Open Council

4th Meeting of City Council

Open Council

4th Meeting of City Council

January 24, 2023, at 1:00 PM

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The meeting was called to order at 1:08 PM; it being noted that the following members were in remove attendance: Councillors D. Ferreira, S. Hillier, and P. Van Meerbergen

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Councillor S. Trosow discloses a pecuniary interest in item 8, clause 4.3 of the 6th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with appointment to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, by indicating that his spouse is the recommended appointee.

2.   Recognitions

2.1   Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List

His Worship the Mayor recognizes the contributions made to London by the following citizens who were named to the 2023 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List in the categories indicated:  Ashton Forrest (Accessibility); Beverly Farrell (Age Friendly); Karen Schindler (Arts); Edward Medzon (Distinguished Londoner); Jason Rip (Distinguished Londoner); Sydney Vickers (Distinguished Londoner); Joe Cardillo (Distinguished Londoner); Charlene Doak-Gebauer (Distinguished Londoner); Padre Frank Mantz (Distinguished Londoner); Carl Cadogan (Diversity and Race Relations); Tom Cull (The Environment); John Manness (Heritage); Nawaz Tahir (Humanitarianism); and Roop Chanderdat (Sports).

3.   Review of Confidential Matters to be Considered in Public

None.

4.   Council, In Closed Session

Motion made by E. Peloza

Seconded by A. Hopkins

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

4.1          Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations

A matter pertaining to labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to the Corporation’s association or unions, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose. (6.1/2/CSC)

4.2          Confidential Information Supplied by Canada/Province/Territory/Crown Agency of Same / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instructions for Negotiation Process

A matter pertaining to information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality by the province and the subject matter being considered is a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality pursuant to subsection 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act. (6.1/2/CPSC)

4.3          Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, regarding the Humane Society London and Middlesex 2023 Budget Amendment grant request. (6.1/6/SPPC)

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

The Council convenes In Closed Session, from 1:57 PM to 2:05 PM.

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

5.1   3rd Meeting held on December 13, 2022

2022-12-13 Council Minutes - Full

Motion made by P. Cuddy

Seconded by J. Pribil

That the Minutes of the 3rd Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on December 13, 2022, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

6.   Communications and Petitions

Motion made by S. Trosow

Seconded by C. Rahman

That the Communication dated January 24, 2023, from Councillors S. Lewis and C. Rahman, BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

7.   Motions of Which Notice is Given

None.

8.   Reports

8.1   2nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee

2023-01-09 CSC Report 2

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the 2nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.1.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by S. Lewis

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.1.2   (2.1) Argyle Business Improvement Area 2023 Proposed Budget – Municipal Special Levy (Relates to Bill No. 29)

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Argyle Business Improvement Area:

a)    the Argyle Business Improvement Area proposed 2023 budget submission in the amount of $295,620 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A”, as appended to the staff report;

b)    the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2023 fiscal year for the purposes of the Argyle Business

Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $215,000;

c)    a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law A.-6873-292 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

d)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Schedule “C”, with respect to a Municipal Special Levy for the Argyle Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023.

Motion Passed

8.1.3   (2.2) Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area 2023 Proposed Budget – Municipal Special Levy (Relates to Bill No. 30)

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area:

a)    the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area proposed 2023 budget submission in the amount of $115,065 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report;

 

b)    the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2023 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $70,000:

c)    a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law C.P.-1528-486 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

d)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Schedule “C”, with respect to a Municipal Special Levy for the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023.

Motion Passed

8.1.4   (2.3) Hyde Park Business Improvement Area 2023 Proposed Budget – Municipal Special Levy (Relates to Bill No. 31)

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area:

a)    the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area proposed 2023 budget submission in the amount of $780,000 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report;

b)    the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2023 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $530,000;

c)    a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1519-490 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

d)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Schedule “C”, with respect to a Municipal Special Levy for the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023.

Motion Passed

8.1.5   (2.4) London Downtown Business Association 2023 Proposed Budget – Municipal Special Levy (Relates to Bill No. 32)

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Downtown Business Association:

a)    the London Downtown Business Association proposed 2023 budget submission in the amount of $1,920,043 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report;

 

b)    the amount to be raised by the Corporation of the City of London for the 2023 fiscal year for the purposes of the London Downtown Business Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $1,943,343;

c)    a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-2 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

d)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Schedule “C”, with respect to a Municipal Special Levy for the London Downtown Business Association BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023.

Motion Passed

8.1.6   (2.5) Old East Village Business Improvement Area 2023 Proposed Budget – Municipal Special Levy (Relates to Bill No. 33)

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area:

a)    the Old East Village Business Improvement Area proposed 2023 budget submission in the amount of $250,350 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report;

b)    the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2023 fiscal year for the purposes of the Old East Village Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $42,000;

c)    a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and

d)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Schedule “C”, with respect to a Municipal Special Levy for the Old East Village Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023.

Motion Passed

8.1.7   (2.6) Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation - Amendment to the Municipality Contribution Agreement (Relates to Bill No. 34)

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023 to:

a)    approve the Amendment to the Municipality Contribution Agreement (Appendix “A”, Schedule 1) between the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and The Corporation of the City of London (“Amending Agreement”);

b)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement;

c)    delegate authority to the City Treasurer, or written delegate, to approve further amending agreements to the Municipality Contribution Agreement between the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and The Corporation of the City of London (“Agreement”); and to the Mayor and Clerk to execute future amending agreements; and

d)    authorize the City Treasurer, or written delegate, to execute any reports or documents required under the Agreement.

Motion Passed

8.1.8   (4.2) Application - Issuance of Proclamation - Sikh Heritage Month

Motion made by S. Lewis

That based on the application dated November 21, 2022 from the London Sikh Society, the month of April 2023 BE PROCLAIMED Sikh Heritage Month.

Motion Passed

8.1.9   (4.3) Application - Issuance of Proclamation - International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Mutilation/Cutting

Motion made by S. Lewis

That based on the application dated December 7, 2022 from End FGM Canada Network, February 6, 2023 BE PROCLAIMED International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Mutilation/Cutting.

Motion Passed

8.1.10   (4.4) Application - Issuance of Proclamation - Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month

Motion made by S. Lewis

That based on the application dated December 8, 2022 from the London and District Myeloma Support Group, the month of March 2023 BE PROCLAIMED as Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month.

Motion Passed

8.1.11   (4.5) Application - Issuance of Proclamation - Black History Month

Motion made by S. Lewis

That based on the application dated December 6, 2022 from WeBridge Community Services, the month of February 2023 BE PROCLAIMED as Black History month.

Motion Passed

8.1.12   (4.6) Application - Issuance of Proclamation - National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia

Motion made by S. Lewis

That based on the application from Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Implementation Body, January 29, 2023 BE PROCLAIMED as National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.

Motion Passed

8.1.13   (4.1) Application - Issuance of Proclamation - Wear Red Canada Campaign

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the application dated November 22, 2022 from Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance with respect to Wear Red Canada Campaign BE RECEIVED and it being noted that the City Clerk will follow up with the applicant with respect to the policy requirements.

Motion Passed

8.2   2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

2023-01-10 CPSC - Report

Motion made by E. Peloza

That the 2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.2.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by E. Peloza

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.2.2   (2.1) 4th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

Motion made by E. Peloza

That the 4th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on November 24, 2022, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.2.3   (2.2) 1st and 2nd Reports of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

Motion made by E. Peloza

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st and 2nd Reports of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from the meetings held on December 1, 2022 and January 5, 2023, respectively:

a)    the 1st Report of the AWCAC BE RECEIVED; and,

b)    the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the AWCAC:

i)    based on the attached Sub-Committee report, the following actions be taken with respect to Budget Amendment Case P-14 – Neighbourhood Strategic Initiatives & Funding - Humane Society of London & Middlesex Animal Campus, from the London and Middlesex Humane Society:

A)     the Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee supports Budget Amendment Case P-14 - Neighbourhood Strategic Initiatives & Funding - Humane Society of London & Middlesex Animal Campus, and the associated approval of the above-noted Business Case; and,

B)     this recommendation BE FORWARDED to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for consideration in the 2023 Budget deliberations;

ii)    the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to attend the next Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee meeting to provide information regarding Rethink Zoning; and,

iii)    clauses 1.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1 to 5.3 and 5.5 BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.2.4   (2.3) Orientation Gateway Markers Single Source Purchase SS-2022-316

Motion made by E. Peloza

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated January 10, 2023, related to Single Source Purchase SS-2022-316 for Orientation Gateway Markers:

a)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into a single source agreement for the purchase of additional Orientation Gateway Markers as per Section 14.4(d)(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

b)    the submission from WSISIGN Systems Ltd. and King Architectural, 31 Simpson Road, Bolton, ON L7E 2R6, BE ACCEPTED for the supply, delivery and installation of three (3) 2023 London Gateway Wayfinding Kiosks, each consisting of an Illuminated Pylon and LCD Monitor at a total cost of $132,130 (excluding HST);

c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase;

d)    the approval, hereby given, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval; and,

e)    the funding for this purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financial Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report. (2022-M18)

Motion Passed

8.2.5   (2.4) Shovel-Ready Affordable Housing - 18 Elm Street - Approval of Contribution Agreement (Relates to Bill No. 35)

Motion made by E. Peloza

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report, dated January 10, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023, to:

a)    approve the Contribution Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between The Corporation of the City of London and the Ontario Aboriginal Housing Support Services Corporation;

b)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development to approve any amendments to the above-noted Contribution Agreement;

c)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Contribution Agreement; and,

d)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development to approve and execute any amending agreements to the above-noted Contribution Agreement or new agreements related to funding 18 Elm Street, provided that the funding in said agreements are within approved budgets or funding allocations and do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London;

it being noted that the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) must receive authority through a Board Resolution approving the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between HDC and Ontario Aboriginal Housing Support Services Corporation. (2022-D04)

Motion Passed

8.2.6   (2.5) Shovel-Ready Projects: Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units

Motion made by E. Peloza

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to reallocate $6.3 million of approved annual capital funding for the Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units from the “Affordable Rental” category to a new “City-led Shovel-Ready Projects” program category in order to ensure these projects are shovel-ready for government funding or partnerships when they are available;

it being noted that the Civic Administration will report back to committee with a fulsome review of the Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units late in Q2 2023. (2022-D04)

Motion Passed

8.2.7   (2.6) Rapid Housing Initiative - Round 3 Agreement (Relates to Bill No. 36)

Motion made by E. Peloza

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated January 10, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023, to:

a)    approve the Rapid Housing Initiative Agreement between the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation and The Corporation of the City of London, substantially in the form as appended to the above-noted by-law;

b)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement;

c)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development to approve further schedules, amendments or amending agreements to the above-noted Agreement;

d)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute any schedules or amending agreements to the above-noted Agreement approved by the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, pursuant to the their authority under section 3 of the above-noted by-law;

e)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development to execute any documents, attestations, or reports required under the above-noted Agreement, any future amending agreements or schedules; and,

f)    delegate authority to the Civic Administration to take all administrative actions required in connection with the above-noted Agreement, any future amending agreements or schedules. (2022-D04)

Motion Passed

8.2.8   (2.7) Contract Amendment: RFT21-24 Supply and Installation Of A New Access Control Panel Upgrade at Dearness Home

Motion made by E. Peloza

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated January 10, 2023, related to a Contract Amendment to RFT21-24 for Supply and Installation of a New Access Control Panel Upgrade at Dearness Home:

a)    the RFT21-24 contract value with Fire Monitoring of Canada Inc. BE INCREASED by $81,485.66 to $301,650.66 (excluding HST) in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

b)    the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report;

c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and,

d)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2022-S02)

Motion Passed

8.2.9   (4.1) A. Johnson, Greenspace Alliance - Greenspace Protection at the Former River Road Golf Course, Ward 1

Motion made by E. Peloza

That the communication, dated December 16, 2022, from A. Johnson, Greenspace Alliance, with respect to Greenspace Protection at the former River Road Golf Course in Ward 1 and the communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, as well as the verbal delegation from M.A. Hodge, Climate Action London, BE RECEIVED. (2022-D04)

Motion Passed

8.3   2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee

2023-01-10 CWC Report 2

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the 2nd Report of the Civic Works Committee BE APPROVED, excluding item 7 (clause 5.2).

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.3.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by C. Rahman

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 10, 2023, related to an award of contract for the East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2 project; it being noted that in accordance with Section 13.2 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Request for Tender (RFT) contract awards greater than $6,000,000 require approval of City Council:

a)    the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc., at its tendered price of $16,897,237.39 (excluding HST) for the East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2 project, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. was the lowest of four bids received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;

b)    Archibald, Gray and McKay Engineering Ltd. BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the above-noted project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $1,501,150 (excluding HST) in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

c)    the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report;

d)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;

e)    the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done, relating to this project (Tender 2022-238); and,

f)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2022-D04)

Motion Passed

8.3.3   (2.4) Request for Proposal RFP-2022-271 Contract Award of 2023 Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) Sewer Lining Program

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 10, 2023, related to the contract award for the Request for Proposal RFP-2022-271 for the 2023 Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) Sewer Lining Program:

a)    the bid submitted by Insituform Technologies Ltd, at the tendered price of $5,808,074.00 (HST excluded), BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by Insituform Technologies Limited was the only bid that met the technical criteria and 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, as appended to the above-noted staff report;

c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;

d)    the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done, relating 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. (2022-E01)

Motion Passed

8.3.4   (2.2) Updates: Blue Box Transition and Next Steps

Motion made by C. Rahman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the staff report, dated January 10, 2023, with respect to updates on Blue Box Transition and Next Steps, BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that the communication as appended to the Added Agenda, from B. Brock, with respect to this matter, was received. (2022-E07)

Motion Passed

8.3.5   (2.3) Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan - Engagement Strategy

Motion made by C. Rahman

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated January 10, 2023, related to an Engagement Strategy for the Neighbourhood Connectivity Plan:

a)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and,

b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue this trial engagement strategy into 2023;

it being noted that the communication as appended to the Added Agenda, from B. Brock, with respect to this matter, was received. (2022-T04)

Motion Passed

8.3.6   (5.1) Delegation - B. Samuels, Chair, Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee - 1st Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC), from its meeting held on December 7, 2022:

a)    the full 2022 ESACAC Budget expenditure of $1,500 BE ALLOCATED for the purchase of bird-friendly window collision tape; and,

b)    clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 5.1 BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that the communication, dated January 10, as appended to the Added Agenda, as well as the verbal delegation from B. Samuels, Chair, ESACAC, with respect to this matter, were received.

Motion Passed

8.3.7   (5.2) 1st Report of the Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee

Motion made by C. Rahman

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on December 21, 2022:

a)    the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to direct the Civic Administration to establish a hybrid meeting process for Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee meetings;

b)    the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to direct the Civic Administration to investigate and provide a report back to the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee (ITCAC) with respect to Zoom license purchase(s) for the ITCAC, for sub-committee meeting use;

c)    clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 and 6.1 BE RECEIVED; and,

d)  the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to direct Civic Administration to develop a Hybrid Meeting Process and Standing Delegation at the appropriate Standing Committee for all Community Advisory Committees.

Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by C. Rahman

That item 7 (clause 5.2) of the 2nd Report of Civic Works Committee with respect to actions on the report from Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committees BE REFERRED to the next regular meeting of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for consideration.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.4   4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

2022-12-12 SPPC Report 4

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the 4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.4.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by S. Lewis

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.4.2   (4.1) 2022 Resident Satisfaction Survey

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report dated December 12, 2022, with respect to the 2022 Resident Satisfaction Survey BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.4.3   (4.2) November 2022 Semi-Annual Progress Report and 2020-2022 Impact Assessment

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report dated December 12, 2022, including the November 2022 Semi-Annual Progress Report and 2020 - 2022 Impact Assessment BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.4.4   (4.3) Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Proposed Approach and Setting the Context

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan process:

a)     the report dated December 12, 2022 with respect to Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Proposed Approach and Setting the Context, BE RECEIVED; and, 

b)     the proposed approach and timelines for developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, as outlined in the above-noted staff report, BE ENDORSED.

Motion Passed

8.5   5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

2023-01-11 SPPC Report - Full

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.5.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by S. Lewis

That it BE NOTED that not pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.5.2   (4.1) Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Setting the Vision, Mission, Values, Strategic Areas of Focus, Outcomes and Expected Results

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan:

a)    the report, entitled “Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Setting the Vision, Mission, Values, Strategic Areas of Focus, Outcomes, and Expected Results” BE RECEIVED for information;

b)    the attached draft Vision, Mission and Values statements, for Council’s Strategic Plan 2023 - 2027 BE CONSIDERED and BE SHARED with the community to seek feedback; and,

c)    the next steps, including consideration of strategic areas of focus, outcomes and expected results, with respect to the work for the 2023 - 2027 Strategic Plan BE REFERRED to a special meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, to be held on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM.

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a presentation from the Director, Strategy and Innovation and communications dated January 6, 2023 from C. Butler and J. Madden, respectively.

Motion Passed

8.6   6th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

2023-01-17 SPPC Report 6

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the 6th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, excluding item 8 (clause 4.3).

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.6.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by S. Lewis

That it BE NOTED that Councillor S. Trosow disclosed a pecuniary interest in Item 4.3, having to do with consideration of appointments to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, by indicating that one of the candidates is his spouse.

Motion Passed

8.6.2   (2.2) 1st Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the 1st report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on December 8, 2022 BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.6.3   (2.1) London: A Place to Call Home (London Development Institute (LDI) and London Home Builders’ Association (LHBA))

Motion made by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the report dated January 17, 2023 summarizing the City’s response to the London: A Place to Call Home white paper BE RECEIVED for information;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a delegation from M. Wallace, LDI.

Motion Passed

8.6.4   (3.1) 2023 Budget

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the following written submissions for the 2022-2023 Multi-Year Budget 2021 Public Participation Meeting BE RECEIVED for consideration by the Municipal Council as part of its 2023 Multi-Year budget approval process:

a)  R. Grant Inglis, Scott Petrie LLP Law Firm; 

b)  C. Butler;

c)  Argyle BIA; and,

d)  London Cycle Link;

it being noted that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions regarding this matter:

  •    J. Lalonde, speaking against Budget Amendment Case P-10 - Reduction to previously approved business cases for Streetlights and Winter Maintenance and  Walkway Maintenance Reductions; 

  •    B. Mejia, Argyle BIA - speaking in support of Budget Amendment Case P-18 - Streetscape Master Plan for Dundas Street - Argyle BIA;

  •    C. Roberts - providing general comments and comments specific to “ESG” evaluations and requesting additional consultation with taxpayers about the application of same;

  •    A. Wasylko, London Cycle Link - requesting a significant budgetary commitment to priorities for cycling infrastructure in the city;

  •    C. Butler - requesting a more transparent process related to budget surplus use and suggesting that continuous improvement targets be increased; 

  •    B. Williamson - indicating that Londoners are struggling financially and recommending that budget surpluses be rebated back to taxpayers;

  •    C. Luistro, Hamilton Road BIA - speaking in support of Budget Amendment Case P-16 - Funding for the Hamilton Road BIA;

  •    S. Ryall, London & Middlesex Humane Society - speaking in support of Budget Amendment Case P-14 - Humane Society of London & Middlesex Animal Campus and noting the urgent critical need for same;

  •    A. Valastro - speaking against Budget Amendment Case P14 - Humane Society London & Middlesex Animal Campus, noting that public tax dollars should not be supporting private organizations;

  •    S. Brunette - providing comments related to homelessness and housing issues in the city;

  •    R. O’Hagan - providing brief comments related to Budget Amendment Cases P-3, P-10, P-12, P-13 and P-14; 

  •    J. Look, VP External Affairs, University Students’ Council Western - speaking against Budget Amendment Case P-10 - Reduction to previously approved business cases for Streetlights and Winter Maintenance and  Walkway Maintenance Reductions;

  •    M. Blosh - speaking in support of Budget Amendment Case P14 - Humane Society London & Middlesex Animal Campus;

  •    A. Lei, University Students’ Council Western -  Budget Amendment Case P-10 - Reduction to previously approved business cases for Streetlights and Winter Maintenance and  Walkway Maintenance Reductions; and, 

  •    M. van Holst - speaking in support of Budget Amendment Cases P-15 - Increase to Neighbourhood Decision Making Program and P-16 - Hamilton Road BIA.

Motion Passed

8.6.5   (3.2) Bill Rayburn, CAO, Middlesex County and Neal Roberts, Chief of Middlesex-London Paramedic Service

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the presentation from N. Roberts, Chief of Middlesex-London Paramedic Service, B. Rayburn, CAO, Middlesex County and Middlesex Warden C. Burghardt-Jesson, with respect to the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service System Overview, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

8.6.6   (4.1) Confirmation of Appointment to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Old East Village BIA Board of Directors for the term ending November 14, 2026:

Maria Drangova, representing the London Clay Art Centre

Grant Maltman, representing Banting House National Historic Site 

Rob Campbell, Property Owner

Chris Stroud, representing Bread and Roses Books

Kimberly De Sousa, representing Libro Credit Union

Michelle Scott, representing Western Fair District

Kelli Gough, representing The Palace Theatre

Rashad Ayyash, Property Owner

Scott Courtice, representing London Intercommunity Health Centre

Robbyn Lindsay, representing Willies Café

John Young, representing Somerville 630;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated December 6, 2022 from J. Pastorius, General Manager, Old East Village BIA with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

8.6.7   (4.2) Consideration of Appointment to the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority for the term ending November 14, 2026;

Prabhsimran Gill

JJ Strybosch

it being noted that approval from the Minister of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) is required.

Motion Passed

8.6.9   (4.4) Consideration of Appointment to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority

Motion made by S. Lewis

That Sandy Levin BE APPOINTED to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Board of Directors for the term ending November 14, 2026.

Motion Passed

8.6.10   (4.5) Committee of Adjustment - Member Vacancy

Motion made by S. Lewis

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Committee of Adjustment:

a)    the appointment to the Committee of Adjustment of Mohamed Mohamed El Hadary BE RESCINDED;

b)    a vacancy on the Committee BE DECLARED; 

c)    the communication from the Committee of Adjustment BE RECEIVED; and,

d)    the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to advertise the vacancy and bring forward applications to a future meeting of the appropriate standing committee for consideration.

Motion Passed

8.6.8   (4.3) Consideration of Appointment to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority

At 2:23 PM, Councillor S. Trosow leaves the meeting.

At 2:24 PM, Councillor S. Trosow returns to the meeting.

Motion made by S. Lewis

That Marie Blosh BE APPOINTED to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority for the term ending November 14, 2026;

it being noted that approval from the Minister of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) is required.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

8.7   2nd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

2023-01-09 PEC Report 2

Motion made by S. Lehman

That the 2nd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, excluding item 16 (clause 3.7);

it being noted that any and all written submissions relating to application(s) that were made to the Planner on file, the Planning and Environment Committee and to the Municipal Council, as well as oral submissions made at the public meeting held under the Planning Act have been, on balance, taken into consideration by Council as part of its deliberations regarding these matters.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

8.7.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by S. Lehman

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Motion Passed

8.7.2   (2.3) 2022 Audit and Accountability Fund - Intake 3 - Final Report

Motion made by S. Lehman

That the staff report dated January 9, 2023, entitled “Audit and Accountability Fund - Intake 3 - Final Report” BE RECEIVED for information.  (2022-F11)

Motion Passed

8.7.3   (2.4) 892 Princess Avenue - Heritage Alteration Permit Application

Motion made by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Acting Director, Planning and Development, with the advice of the Heritage Planner, the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking retroactive approval for the replacement of the original slate roof with asphalt shingles at 892 Princess Avenue, within the Old East Heritage Conservation District, BE REFUSED.   (2022-R01)

Motion Passed

8.7.4   (2.6) 720 Apricot Drive - Limiting Distance Agreement (Relates to Bill No. 37)

Motion made by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to a limiting distance (no-build) agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Southside Construction Management Limited, for the property located at 20-720 Apricot Drive:

a)    the proposed limiting distance agreement appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023, for the property at 20-720 Apricot Drive between The Corporation of the City of London and Southside Construction Management Limited BE APPROVED; and,

b)    the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023, to approve the limiting distance agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Southside Construction Management Limited, for the property at 20-720 Apricot Drive, and to delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure to execute the agreement on behalf of The Corporation of the City of London as the adjacent property owner.  (2022-D09)

Motion Passed

8.7.5   (2.7) Building Division Monthly Report - October 2022

Motion made by S. Lehman

That the Building Division Monthly report for October, 2022 BE RECEIVED for information.  (2022-A23)

Motion Passed

8.7.6   (2.8) 1st Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning

Motion made by S. Lehman

That the 1st Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning, from its meeting held on December 14, 2022, BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

8.7.7   (2.1) 600 Sunningdale Road West - Phase 2 Special Provisions

Motion made by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Acting Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sunningdale Golf and Country Ltd., for the subdivision of land legally described as RCP 1028 PT Lot 16 RP 33R13891, PT Part 1  RP 33R16774 Parts 3 to 10, municipally known as 600 Sunningdale Road West, located on the south side Sunningdale Road West, between Wonderland Road North and Richmond Street:

a)    the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sunningdale Golf and Country Ltd., for the Sunningdale Court Subdivision, Phase 2 (39T-18501_2) appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023, as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED;

b)    the Applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023, as Appendix “B”; and,

c)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfil its conditions.   (2022-R05D)

Motion Passed

8.7.8   (2.2) 600 Sunningdale Road West - Phase 3 Special Provisions

Motion made by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Acting Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to entering into a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sunningdale Golf and Country Ltd., for the subdivision of land legally described as RCP 1028 PT Lot 16 RP 33R13891, PT Part 1  RP 33R16774 Parts 3 to 10, municipally known as 600 Sunningdale Road West, located on the south side Sunningdale Road West, between Wonderland Road North and Richmond Street:

a)    the Special Provisions, to be contained in a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Sunningdale Golf and Country Ltd., for the Sunningdale Court Subdivision, Phase 3 (39T-18501_3) appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023, as Appendix “A”, BE APPROVED;

b)    the Applicant BE ADVISED that Development Finance has summarized the claims and revenues appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023, as Appendix “B”; and,

c)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement, any amending agreements and all documents required to fulfil its conditions.   (2022-R05D)

Motion Passed

8.7.9   (2.5) 864 Hellmuth Avenue - Heritage Alteration Permit Application

Motion made by S. Lehman

That the application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act seeking approval to pave a portion of the front yard for parking on the heritage designated property at 864 Hellmuth Avenue, within the Bishop Hellmuth Heritage Conservation District, BE REFERRED back to a future Planning and Environment Committee meeting; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a communication dated January 6, 2023 from M. Greguol, Heritage Planner, noting the applicant’s request to extend the timeline for consideration. (2022-R01)

Motion Passed

8.7.10   (3.1) 88 Chesterfield Avenue (Relates to Bill No. 39)

Motion made by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Acting Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Amy Liu, relating to the property located at 88 Chesterfield Avenue, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R2 (R2-2) Zone TO a Residential R3-2 Special Provision (R3-2(_)) Zone;

it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter:

  •    M. Campbell, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., on behalf of the applicant;

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, 2020, which encourages the regeneration of settlement areas and land use patterns by providing a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment;

  •    the recommended zoning conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including, but not limited to, the Neighbourhoods Place Type, City Building Policies and Our Tools; and,

  •    the requested zoning to permit a three-unit converted dwelling facilitates the development at an intensity that is appropriate for the site and the surrounding neighbourhood.   (2022-D09)

Motion Passed

8.7.11   (3.2) 634 Commissioners Road West (Relates to Bill No. 40)

Motion made by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Acting Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Royal Premier Homes (c/o Farhad Noory), relating to the property located at 634 Commissioners Road West:

a)    the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Residential R1 (R1-9) Zone TO a Residential R5 Special Provision (R5-7(_)) Zone;

b)    the Site Plan Approval Authority BE REQUESTED to consider the following, through the site plan process:

i)    the façade for the new residential development to the east of the existing single detached dwelling shall have a first-floor grade at least 0.6 metres lower than the existing dwelling first floor grade;

ii)    at least one step down shall be required within the front façade and/or foundation for the proposed townhouse building west of the existing heritage dwelling;

iii)    provide 1.8-metre-tall privacy fencing along property lines adjacent to residential parcels;

iv)    for landscape strips along a public street, add at least one tree per every 12 metres, or every 15 metres otherwise;

v)    retain as many mature trees as possible, especially along Commissioners Road West and along the east and south property lines between the proposed development and the adjacent single detached dwellings;

vi)    relocate the parking away from the view terminus into the site and buffer the parking from the amenity space with landscaping and/or low landscape walls; and,

vii)    consider two small parking areas outside of the view terminus to maintain as many mature trees along the south property line as possible;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to these matters:

  •    a project fact sheet;

  •    the staff presentation; and,

  •    a communication dated January 5, 2023, from W. Smith;

it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter:

  •    M. Davis, siv-ik planning and design;

  •    M. Melanson; and,

  •    W. Smith;

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, 2020, which encourages the regeneration of settlement areas and land use patterns that provide for a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment;

  •    the recommended zoning conforms to the in-force policies of The London Plan, including, but not limited to, the Neighbourhoods Place Type, City Building Policies and Our Tools;

  •    the recommended amendment would permit a development at an intensity that is appropriate for the site and the surrounding neighbourhood; and,

  •    the recommended amendment facilitates the development of a site within the Built-Area Boundary with an appropriate form of infill development.   (2022-D09)

Motion Passed

8.7.12   (3.3) 867-879 Wellington Road (Relates to Bill No. 41)

Motion made by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Acting Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Bates Real Estate Corporation, relating to the property located at 867-879 Wellington Road, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016), to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Highway Service Commercial (HS1/HS4) Zone TO a Highway Service Commercial and Associated Shopping Area Commercial (HS1/HS4/ASA1) Zone;

it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter:

  •    S. Allen, MHBC;

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, 2020;

  •    the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions and Rapid Transit Corridor Place Type; and,

  •    the proposed zoning amendment would appropriately broaden the set of service/retail uses permitted on the site, most notably retail stores. The additional commercial uses intended for the site would be compatible with the existing development context and will not generate significant land use conflicts with adjacent properties.  (2022-D09)

Motion Passed

8.7.13   (3.4) 600 Third Street (Relates to Bill No.’s 38 and 42)

Motion made by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Acting Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of MHBC Planning on behalf of City Centre Storage, relating to the property located at 600 Third Street:

a)    the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023 to amend the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016 to change the designation of the subject lands FROM a Light Industrial Place Type TO a Commercial Industrial Place Type on Map 1 – Place Types;

b)    the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016, as amended above) to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a Light Industrial (LI1/LI7) Zone TO a Restricted Service Commercial Special Provision (RSC2/RSC4/RSC5 (_)) Zone;

it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter:

  •    S. Allen, MHBC;

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, 2020, which promotes economic development and competitiveness by providing for an appropriate mix and range of employment uses;

  •    the recommended amendments conform to the policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions and Commercial Industrial Place Type; and,

  •    the recommended amendments are appropriate for the site and facilitate the reuse of the existing buildings with a use that is compatible within the surrounding context.   (2022-D09)

Motion Passed

8.7.14   (3.5) 1350 Trafalgar Street (Relates to Bill No. 43)

Motion made by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Acting Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by McFalls Storage o/a Forest City Storage, relating to the property located at 1350 Trafalgar Street, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan for the City of London, 2016) to change the zoning of the subject property FROM a General Industrial (GI1(8))  Special Provision Zone TO a Restricted Service Commercial (RSC4(_)) Special Provision Zone;

it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter:

  •    M. Campbell, Zelinka Priamo Ltd.;

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, 2020;

  •    the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of The London Plan, including but not limited to the Key Directions and Light Industrial Place Type;

  •    the recommended amendment conforms to the in-force policies of the Brydges Street Area regarding commercial uses on lands within the Light Industrial Place Type;

  •    the recommended amendment would facilitate the reuse of an otherwise underutilized industrial warehouse within an existing area that already facilitates both industrial and commercial uses; and,

  •    the proposed amendment will assist in transitioning the area south of the railway corridor to commercial-oriented uses which are appropriate for the existing mixed-use landscape.  (2022-D09)

Motion Passed

8.7.15   (3.6) 4th and 1st Reports of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

Motion made by S. Lehman

That the following actions be taken with respect to the delegation from S. Levin, Chair, Ecological Community Advisory Committee, with respect to the 4th and 1st Reports of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee from its meetings held on November 17, 2022 and December 15, 2022, respectively:

 

a)    the following actions be taken with respect to the resignation of P. Almost:

i)    the resignation of P. Almost BE RECEIVED with regret; and,

ii)    the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE REQUESTED to appoint Dr. Eric Dusenge, a previous member of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC), to fill the vacancy with a term ending concurrently with other members of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee (ECAC); it being noted that Dr. Dusenge previously served on the EEPAC and has previously submitted his application for ECAC;

b)    clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.5, inclusive, 5.1 to 5.4, inclusive, of the 4th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee BE RECEIVED for information;

c)    the Working Group comments relating to the properties located at 92 and 96 Tallwood Circle BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for review and consideration;

d)    clause 4.2 of the 1st Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee related to the property located at 2060 Dundas Street BE AMENDED to read as follows:

“the following actions be taken with respect to the Working Group comments relating to the property located at 2060 Dundas Street:

 

i)    the Working Group comments BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for review and consideration; and,

ii)    the Forestry Department BE REQUESTED to investigate the property to the East of 2060 Dundas Street as there is a storage facility and an unopened right of way through a tree preservation area;”

e)    a representative from Financial Planning and Policy BE INVITED to attend the January 19, 2023 meeting of the Ecological Planning Advisory Committee to provide an update on proposed budget matters relating to matters including, but not limited to, Environmentally Significant Areas, Conservation Master Plans and Stormwater Management; and,

f)    clauses 1.1, 3.1, 5.1 and 6.2 of the 1st Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee BE RECEIVED for information;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received a communication dated January 4, 2023, and heard a verbal presentation from S. Levin, with respect to the above-noted matters.

Motion Passed

8.7.17   (3.8) 400 Southdale Road East

Motion made by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Acting Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by LJM Developments, relating to the property located at 400 Southdale Road East:

a)    the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the following issues were raised at the public participation meeting with respect to the application for Site Plan Approval to facilitate the construction of the proposed residential development:

i)    noise, dirt and safety during construction; and,

ii)    the safety of existing houses and swimming pools during excavation;

 

b)    the Approval Authority BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the Site Plan Application;

it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee received the following communications with respect to this matter:

  •    staff presentation;

  •    the applicant’s presentation; and,

  •    a communication dated January 3, 2023 from E. Ali;

it being pointed out that the following individual made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter:

  •    J. Ariens, IBI Group.   (2022-D09)

Motion Passed

8.7.16   (3.7) 942 Westminster Drive (Relates to Bill No. 44)

Motion made by S. Lehman

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That item 16, clause 3.7, BE AMENDED to read as follows:

That, on the recommendation of the Acting Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Jim Rimmelzewaan, relating to the property located at 942 Westminster Drive, the proposed attached, revised, by-law as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with The London Plan, 2016) to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Agricultural (AG2) and Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO an Agricultural (AG2), Environmental Review (ER) and Agricultural Special Provision (AG2(_)) Zone;

 

it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter;

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

  •    the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020;

  •    the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of The London Plan, including, but not limited to, the Key Directions and Farmland Place Type policies;

  •    the recommended amendment is intended to support an accompanying consent to sever application;

  •    the recommended amendment is not intended to impact the character of the agricultural area and is solely intended to recognize the existing site conditions; and,

  •    the proposed use will co-exist in harmony with the adjacent land uses, and considers both the long-term protection of agricultural resources and the long-term compatibility of uses, and will not create a net increase in the number of buildable lots.   (2022-D09)

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

Motion made by S. Lehman

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That item 16, clause 3.7, as amended, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

That item 16, clause 3.7, as amended reads as follows:

That, on the recommendation of the Acting Director, Planning and Development, based on the application by Jim Rimmelzewaan, relating to the property located at 942 Westminster Drive, the proposed attached, revised, by-law as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023, to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with The London Plan, 2016) to change the zoning of the subject property FROM an Agricultural (AG2) and Environmental Review (ER) Zone TO an Agricultural (AG2), Environmental Review (ER) and Agricultural Special Provision (AG2(_)) Zone;

 

it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter;

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

  •    the recommended amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020;

  •    the recommended amendment conforms to the policies of The London Plan, including, but not limited to, the Key Directions and Farmland Place Type policies;

  •    the recommended amendment is intended to support an accompanying consent to sever application;

  •    the recommended amendment is not intended to impact the character of the agricultural area and is solely intended to recognize the existing site conditions; and,

  •    the proposed use will co-exist in harmony with the adjacent land uses, and considers both the long-term protection of agricultural resources and the long-term compatibility of uses, and will not create a net increase in the number of buildable lots.   (2022-D09)

9.   Added Reports

9.1   3rd Report of Council in Closed Session

Motion made by S. Franke

Seconded by E. Peloza

  1.    Integrated Employment Services – Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary actions with respect to delegation of authority to negotiate with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) and for the necessary steps to approve and execute an agreement.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

10.   Deferred Matters

None.

11.   Enquiries

None.

12.   Emergent Motions

None.

13.   By-laws

Motion made by A. Hopkins

Seconded by S. Franke

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 28 to the revised Bill No. 44 and Added Bill No. 45, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

Motion made by S. Trosow

Seconded by S. Lewis

That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 28 to the revised Bill No. 44 and Added Bill No. 45, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

Motion made by E. Peloza

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s Bill No.’s 28 to the revised Bill No. 44 and Added Bill No. 45, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

14.   Adjournment

Motion made by S. Franke

Seconded by H. McAlister

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Motion Passed

The meeting adjourned at 2:40 PM.

Appendix: New Bills

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[1:24] Mr. Goldrip, we’re going to run a test on audio. Can you hear us? Hi Heather, we’re doing a test of audio.

[3:30] Can you hear us? I can hear you loud and clear, thank you. Thank you. Have a good meeting. Colleagues, I appreciate you allowing us to wait.

[18:04] We have the New Year’s Honors List honorees are making their way down a crowded elevator system. So I do not want to get started until they’ve, and their families have got settled since that’s right off the top. So just be another minute or so. Please be seated.

[21:43] Okay, Colleagues, welcome to the fourth meeting of city council. I’m going to start by doing a land acknowledgement. We acknowledge that we are gathered today on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Honoshone, Lene Peiwok, and Adewandron people. We honor and respect the history, language, and culture of the diverse indigenous people who call this territory home. We acknowledge all the treaties that are specific to this area. The two row Wampum Bell Treaty of the Honoshone confederacy, silver covenant chain, Beaver hunting grounds of the Haudenosaunee Nanfant Treaty of 1701, the McKay Treaty of 1790, the London Township Treaty of 1796, here on track treaty of 1827 with the Anishinaabek and the Dish With One Spoon Covenant Wampum of the Anishinaabek and the Haudenosaunee.

[22:33] Three indigenous nations that are neighbors to London, the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames, and the Muncie Delaware Nation who all continue to live as sovereign nations with individual and unique languages, cultures, and customs. I just want to add for those participating, too, that the City of London is committed to making every effort to providing alternate formats and communication supports for meetings upon request. To make a request specific to this meeting, please contact councilagenda@london.ca, or 519-661-2489, extension 2425.

[23:15] In a moment, I’m going to invite up Emmanuel Afsa. accredited as Emmanuel is a Canadian rhythm and blues singer whose debut EP “Alp Therapy Session One” delusion was a Juno nominee for traditional R&B soul recording of the year at the Juno Awards of 2021. Afsa was born and raised in London, Ontario and is the son of the parents from Ethiopia who came to Canada as refugees in the 1970s. At this time, please let us welcome Emmanuel for the singing of our national anthem, and please rise.

[24:06] (upbeat music) (singing in foreign language) Before we turn to recognitions, I’ll look for any disclosures of your interest for today’s agenda.

[26:11] Okay, seeing none, we have a few recognitions before we move into the Mayor’s New Year’s Honorsless recognitions. To start, I’d like to call on Councillor Raman. Thank you, Your Worship. Thanks, Lamelekum, January 29th marks the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City mosque attack and action against Islamophobia. This date marks a deep wound in our collective national memory. On that fateful day, six years ago, we witnessed a loss of life and utter despair when six worshipers were killed and others seriously injured at the Islamic center of Quebec City.

[26:55] Today, we continue to honor the memory of those who lost their lives for simply praying, for simply being Muslim. We also honor those who have been and continue to be traumatized and deeply hurt by the consequences of Islamophobia. The six men who died in the Quebec City mosque attack were Ibrahimah Berry, Mamadou Tanoh Berry, Khaled Balakami, Abu Bakr, Tapti, Abdul Karim Hasani, Azadian Sufani.

[27:31] The green square campaign takes place in the weeks leading up to January 29th every year to remember the victims and survivors of the Quebec City mosque attack. The green square represents the beautiful green carpets of the Quebec City mosque where the victims stood to pray. It symbolizes the fact that the deceased are in a green garden in a better place since they left us that night. This week, we wear a green square that represents our continued fight against Islamophobia and all forms of hate in solidarity with our Muslim brothers and sisters in Quebec City, in London, Ontario, and across Canada.

[28:14] Thank you. Councillor Pribble. Good afternoon, everyone. I would like to acknowledge that this past Sunday was a celebration of a new lunar year and we would like to wish our entire community who is celebrating this holiday, all the best throughout this year of rabbit. I would like to also acknowledge the incident that happened in Monterey Park in California and our prayers, thoughts, and love goes to all the families. Thank you very much. Thank you and back to Councillor Raman.

[28:49] Thank you, Your Worship. I rise today on behalf of the Tamil community who is celebrating Tamil Heritage Month in the month of January. It is also the time that Tamils in India and Sri Lanka gather to celebrate the harvest festival known as Pongol. Happy Pongol to the Tamil community that is celebrating. They had a beautiful celebration this weekend and I was honored to be able to attend with Councillor Pribble. Thank you. Councillor Lehman. Thank you, Your Worship.

[29:26] On behalf of London City Council and my colleagues on the London Police Services Board is my honor to recognize Sergeant Louis Bud Corey, who passed away recently on January the 12th at the age of 97. Aside from being a devoted husband, a loving father, and grandfather, he was also a trail brazier. Detective Sergeant Corey was the first black officer hired by the London Police Services in 1951. His work with LPS was inspirational and transformative, transformational.

[30:06] During a career that spanned 30 years, he served in various roles with the London Police and the London Police Association, eventually retiring as a detective in the fraud unit. His legacy lives on through Louis Corey Award for Youth, which recognizes trail brazers in our community, trail blazers like Sergeant Corey. We offer our condolences to his family, loved ones, and friends, and we give thanks for Sergeant Corey’s service. Thank you, Councillor.

[30:45] I have a recognition. Since last we met as a council, two former members of this chamber have passed away. Orlando Zempronia on December 13th, 2022, and Betty Howard on January 2nd, 2023. Betty Howard was wife of the late. Bob Howard, she served on council from 1994 to 1997. Orlando Zempronia or Oz, as he was known by many, served a total of 24 years as a councilor, controller, and deputy mayor.

[31:18] And as is tradition at this council, when former members of this chamber pass, we honor them with a moment of silence. So I’d ask you to rise and join me in a moment of silence. Thank you, be seated.

[32:09] I’m gonna move to the podium for the next set of recognitions. We got this one on, perfect. So it’s time that we recognize those Latiners who received the distinction of being on the Mayor’s New Year’s Honors list for this year.

[32:53] I’ll mention that although it’s called the Mayor’s New Year’s Honors list, it is a process that provides input and feedback from our advisory committees, and ultimately all members of council make the final decision on who will be honored on this list. And we have, I believe 14 honorees today. Given we have 14 honorees and we have 14 members of council, although I know a few are remote, I thought it would be nice to share the recognition of these distinguished Latiners by inviting, and I will go around the horseshoe by inviting a member of council up with me to do the recognition as well as present the certificate to them.

[33:34] Let me say generally though, to all of the honorees, we appreciate so much your service to our community. You have contributed in many different ways, and I hope in the reception that we just had upstairs, you’re able to meet each other, learn from each other, and talk about the wonderful ways that you’ve contributed to our community. Everybody has only given so much time and life, and you’ve chosen to give some of yours in serving our community in a way that deserves to be recognized today. So I’m very honored to invite you today to be part of the ceremony.

[34:07] I hope you carry this forward into our community, as those who are leaders, those who have contributed, those who inspire others to do great things. I know your families and many family members and loved ones are here today to join in this celebration. Of course, you’re all welcome to stay for the whole afternoon to watch the council meeting, but in case you don’t want to do that, we recognize that you’ll probably be leaving shortly after this, but for those who I got to meet, and those who members of council got to meet today, the families of the loved ones, thank you so much for supporting those who are honoring today.

[34:42] I know anybody who tries to accomplish something in life in leadership and representing their community is always supported by a number of loved ones. So as we honor your loved ones today, we’re also honoring your contributions and support to them for all that they do. So thank you very much. It was wonderful to get to know a number of you. And so with that, I’m gonna invite up Councilor McAllister to come up and say some words about our first honoree. And colleagues, it’s all written down for you. We’ve got some notes up here. Just don’t mix up the order on me, so. Okay, as I go through this, I invite the recipient to come out.

[35:23] This is for accessibility. Ashton Forest is a master’s candidate in the department of philosophy at Western University, where her areas of scholarly focus are justice and human rights as they pertain to moral, legal, and political philosophy. As a person with debilitating chronic condition called, pardon me if I say this wrong, Lordoma, Lordoma, she has spent over a decade advocating for and raising awareness about accessibility and disability issues on the local, provincial, and national stage.

[35:57] She has served on the city of London’s Accessibility Advisory Committee, Cheshire, London’s Community Cultural Competency Committee, and was the former student accessibility consultant with the academic support and engagement office at Western. As a current member of the post-secondary education standards committee for accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act AODA, she is working with other accessibility experts and advocates to create an accessible education standard for the AODA. Ashton lives by the phrase, “Nothing about us without us.” Because of all the positive impact Ashton has made in our community, she’s on this year’s 2023 Mayor’s New Year’s Honors list in the category of accessibility.

[36:41] Congratulations. (audience applauds) Next, I’ll invite Deputy Mayor Lewis to do the next recognition. Thank you, Your Worship.

[37:26] And I’d like to invite Sydney Vickers to join us up here. She is one of this year’s distinguished Londoners category recipients. I feel like I could talk about Sydney without even looking at the notes. We’ve known each other for a little while now, but if I do that, I might miss something important. So I’m gonna refer to the notes because she’s got an incredible resume as an 18-year-old Londoner and resident award to who has already become an incredible role model and community leader. At a young age, she set up tables at her school Fun Ferris to raise money for planned Canada, collected donations for the Humane Society, and volunteered at the Food Bank.

[38:08] In grade seven, Sydney became the founder of Oops Hugs, a charitable organization that she has started, that she and her amazing volunteers make and deliver hug blankets to those who have experienced tragedy in their lives, to those who are in hospice care or in palliative care. Sydney has made and delivered more than 2,000 hug blankets for free, and they have been shipped literally from coast to coast to coast in this country.

[38:44] Some recipients of these have included the Humboldt Broncos hockey team out in the prairies, and right here, our own London Muslim mosque for those impacted by the Afselle family tragedy. She’s also been a volunteer at hospitality dinners for the past seven years. She’s a circle leader for Vaughn kids’ bereavement program and a volunteer at the London Food Bank. She’s also done mission trips and a lot more. She represents our future. She represents the best of our youth in this community, and so for those reasons and so many more, I am proud to recognize on the mayor’s New Year’s Honors list Sydney Vickers in the category of distinguished Londoner.

[39:46] Next, I’d like to invite up Councillor Cuddy. Bev, would you please come forward? Thanks Bev. Bev Farrell is a therapeutic recreation specialist who’s recently retired from Third Age Outreach.

[40:24] St. Joseph’s Healthcare, SJHC of London. In her work with Third Age Outreach and her volunteer work in the community, Bev has been a passionate advocate for older adults and persons with disabilities, and is someone who brings joy, compassion, and connection to everyone, everything she does. In her contributions to the Age-Friendly London Network, Bev has been instrumental in the creation of many successful programs that have improved access to social activities and recreation for older adults. She’s also played a large role in planning the annual Age-Friendly London Conference.

[41:03] Bev has also been the lead and founding member of the Lean on Me Volunteer Training Program that provides enhanced volunteer support to the Freiller Senior to promote active community engagement. It is for all these reasons and for so many more that Bev is this year’s recipient on the Mayor’s New Year’s Honors list in the category of Age-Friendly. Bev, thank you very much for your contribution. Can’t help but think, Bev, that the Mayor chose this specifically because I’m closing it on my 65th birthday.

[41:45] So there’s something about this that might probably have to get in touch with you. So thank you. Thank you, Mayor, thank you. The only time we get to speak twice today. Next, I invite up Councillor Stevenson. My pleasure to welcome Karen Schindler. Over the past 20 years, Karen Schindler has made substantial contributions to the vitality of the literary arts in London, Ontario.

[42:27] Karen is the former director of Poetry London, now Antler River Poetry, an expertly run poetry reading series highly esteemed by the country’s leading poets, largely because of Karen’s efforts. She is the founder and publisher of Baseline Press, a consistently BP Nickel Award-winning Poetry Chatbook Press of incomparable quality and reputation and is also a tirelessly engaged mentor and exemplar of community building in the arts in London, Ontario. Through Baseline, launches, and Poetry London related activities, she has engaged a variety of organizations throughout the city, including Words Festival, Brown and Dixon Bookshop, DNA Gallery, and Tap Center for Creativity.

[43:13] Karen continues to actively advocate on behalf of London’s arts sector. For these reasons and more, Karen is named to the 2023 Mayor’s New Year’s Honor List in the category of arts. Thank you, Karen. Next I’d like to invite up Councillor Pribble. Everyone, it is truly my great pleasure to invite here, Kristina, who is here, please join us, Kristina.

[44:00] She is here on behalf of actually Carl, who is the recipient, and I would like to mention a few words about Carl. Thank you very much. For the past 12 years, Carl Kerrigan has been chair and treasurer of the London Black History Coordinating Committee, founded in 2002. The LBHCC seeks to engage the community in celebrating Black History Month through organizing, supporting, and collaborating with community organizations on programs and activities that are available to the region to educate, inform, and uplift.

[44:35] Carl’s leadership has enabled the LBHCC to mount an impressive celebration of Black History Month each February. Carl has encouraged his colleagues on the committee to forge relationships with members of London’s diverse Black population and with local organizations that serve and reflect that population. The result has been partnerships that support LBHCC goals and programs. Black History Month in London is now a major event in the city’s cultural calendar and has become a positive force in the larger Southwestern Ontario region and beyond.

[45:09] Carl Kerrigan’s fellow committee members, Molly, the leadership, and networking talents, he brings to their organization. For all these reasons and many more, Carl Kerrigan is named to the 2023 Mayor’s New Year’s Honors list in the category of diversity and race relations. Please thank Carl for on our own behalf and thank you very much for everything he has been doing for our community. Thank you. Carl’s in a place with very nice weather, so I’ll now invite up Council Trossaam.

[46:10] I’d like to begin by inviting Ted Medzen. One of our selections for this honor, collected by the Mayor and Council in the distinguished Londoner category is Edward Ted, as he’s known by his friends, Medzen. He’s a former faculty member at Western, where he was known as a fine teacher and a dedicated researcher, and also as a supportive colleague.

[46:47] His academic work banned through the faculties of science and medicine, and he served as a time as president of the Faculty Association. Ted thrived in his research field. He served the term as president of the Canadian Association of Microbiologists, 89 to 90, and he was very active for many years in the London High School Science Fair as well. He served as president of the organizing group and is still active on their board of the organization. Ted was a prime mover in bringing the National Science Fair to London in 2000.

[47:25] He’s also a lover of music. In 2017, he was a principal organizer of BAN’s 150, a musical estravaganza. He’s also a dedicated supporter of the London symphonia, and in 2022, helped the group bring the distinguished Canadian pianist, George Goodyear, to London. In a lifetime of achievement and public service, he has also served on the boards of London Better Business Bureau and the London Jewish Community Foundation. He likewise remains active in the London and district myeloma support group.

[48:03] For these reasons and so many more, Ted is named to the 2023 Mayor’s New Year’s Honors list in the category of distinguished Londoner. Next I’d like to invite up Council Raman.

[48:50] Thank you, I’d like to invite Nawaz. So I have the distinct honor of presenting Nawaz to hear with the humanitarianism recognition today. This year’s recipient, Nawaz to hear, is the chair of HICMA Public Affairs Council, which was started with the goal of increasing the political participation of Muslims in the London area. Nawaz has served as a director of the board of First St. Joe’s Healthcare in London. In June 2021, he was appointed the board’s first vice chair.

[49:25] In 2012, he founded and co-chaired an international conference at Western University on Islam and Democracy. He is the co-editor of the book, Religion and Representation, Islam and Democracy, Cambridge 2015. Aside from his significant commitment to community service and volunteerism, Nawaz also excels as a lawyer. He serves as the managing partner of the London office of the Mckag Borlach LLP, where he practices in the area of insurance, professional malpractice in class action defense litigation.

[50:00] Nawaz is also a past adjunct professor at Western’s Law School, where he taught civil procedure. For all his dedication to volunteerism and community work and more, Nawaz is named the 2023 Mayor’s New Year’s Honors List in a category of humanitarianism. Next, I’d like to invite up Councillor Layman.

[50:55] I’d like to invite Jason up to the front, please. Distinguished Londoner, outstanding contribution to community collaboration or acts of goodwill by giving back to our city selected by Mayor and Council. Jason Rip is one of our distinguished Londoners this year. Jason has been active in the London arts community for over 25 years as a playwright, actor, director, and theater producer.

[51:31] He was a recipient of the 2018 Chris Dotty Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theater. He has written over 25 plays about London for organizations such as Fanshawe Pioneer Village, Halsey Perron Williams of State, Eldon House, Doors Open London, Woolsey Barracks, Grovener Lodge, Museum London, Original Kids Theater, and Top Center for Creativity. Jason’s work when not based on local history or historical biography tends to be issue-based and has raised funds for charitable organizations he supports.

[52:06] Jason was a program coordinator for theater works and YOU co-sponsored theater program for at-risk youth, which ran for three years. And for the last seven years, he has been a frontline support worker for the Unity Project of Relief of Homelessness. For these reasons and many more, it is my honor to see Jason rep named for the 2023 Mayor’s New Year’s honors list in the category of Distinguished Londoner. Congratulations, Jason.

[52:37] (audience applauds) That’s our Hopkins. I’d like to invite Audrey Franklin. Frank’s service to veterans, their families, and the communities is unmatched.

[53:23] As Padre to the Byron’s Spring Bank Legion branch, 533. He has the important role of sitting with our veterans as they approach their final days and helping them find peace. He has performed the funeral service for countless friends, veterans, and Canadian heroes. His service, his services are filled with credit and recognition and personalized stories about each veteran. It is the care that he takes in preparing for the services that makes them so meaningful to the families.

[53:58] For a veteran in need, Frank will always go to the extra mile to help. Frank is also one of the stewards of the Lutheran Social Services Fund. Through this fund, charitable organizations in the London community can receive financial assistance to help with services for children, youth, aged and ill and challenged persons. For his selfless commitment to helping others, Padre Frank Mans is named a Distinguished Londoner for the 2023 Mayor’s New Year’s Honor list.

[54:34] (audience applauding) I ask my staff if I’m gonna mess something up by skipping someone who’s not here. So I’d like to invite Sir Frank’s. See, I don’t know why I bother ‘cause everybody else has a better organize than I do.

[55:11] Come on up, thank you. Lovely, I’d like to invite John up, John Manus. Thank you, damn sad mayor. I’d like to recognize John. John Manus has been a strength and stay within the heritage sector of the city of London for well over 20 years. John joined the Board of Heritage London Foundation, HLF in 2005, where he is a valuable member of the team that developed a strategic plan in 2005 to 2008, and he served as vice chair and then chair of the organization.

[55:54] While with HLF, John joined the inaugural HLF ACO London Heritage Awards Committee in 2007, and the whole awards program would not have been a success without John’s willingness to undertake many tasks that have to be done each year. In fact, it could not have been managed in the early days without his gifts of time, insight, attention to detail and expertise in several areas. From taking the photographs to preparing the booklets and managing, and then eventually overseeing the AV presentations, John’s involvement with the running of the ceremony each year until 2021 was massive.

[56:28] John was also a founding member of the LHC Board and served on it for many years. For these reasons and more, John is named the 2023 Mayor’s New Year’s Honor List in the category of heritage. Thank you for your work. Let’s start a row on this side, if you’d like, John. There’s going to be 14 of you.

[57:01] Do you want to start a row on this side? We’re going to have everybody come back up at the end for one picture, so, okay. See this, again, I’m trying to organize something that’s already organized. I’d like to invite up Councilor and Budget Chair Palosa to the stage. This award is for the environment, contributions to the awareness, preservation, protection of the environment.

[57:39] Palm Call, please join us. Palm is a professor, environmental leader, and community organizer with over 10 years of experience working with people and organizations in London in the surrounding region to promote the ecological health of the Thames River being the Desh Kansi being watershed. He founded and acts as the director of Antler River Rally. Antler River Rally represents 11 years of direct environmental action, like being measured in not only hundreds of tons of garbage removed from the river.

[58:15] But the fostering of direct action, citizen stewardship, and the building of a community of care and respect around the river. Tom was also London’s poet laureate from 2016 to 2018, where he focused his work on ecological thinking, including river of words, a multipoat event which examined our relationship to Desh Kansi being the Thames River and the river talks, a three-day community event dedicated to reimagining, renewing, restoring, and respecting our waterways. Tom is always forged relationships with First Nations artists, activists, and communities.

[58:49] He does so to educate people about the interesting social environmental issues that classally round the river. For those reasons and so many more, Tom does name the 2023 Mayor’s New Year’s Honors list in the category of environment. Tom would also have you know that there’s an active Facebook group where you could follow the group as they will be resuming collection of the garbage in the spring, and please come out and join us. And please join me in congratulating Mr. Tom Call. Good news, Councilor McAllister, get to do two.

[59:33] Come on back up. Charlene would like to come up please. The category of distinguished Londoner. Charlene has devoted incredible dedication to fighting to protect children from internet predators through the awareness and education. She is the author of digital sexual victims, true cases, and more recently she filmed and produced the documentary, “Honorable Innocence,” in her basement.

[1:00:09] In 2022, this important documentary was screened at film festivals around the world, and it is the winner of 22 International Awards. The proceeds from this hit documentary are used for therapy for victims of internet child exploitation. Charlene travels globally as a keynote speaker, shining light not only on the problem, but also providing solutions to this very concerning and global epidemic. Charlene is the winner of the 2018 International Women of Excellence Award. She’s a change maker in the London community and the global community for her incredible passion for protecting youth around the world.

[1:00:43] Charlene is named distinguished Londoner for the 2023 Mayor’s New Year’s Honors List. Congratulations. Deputy Mayor Lewis, you can come back up please. Normally the Councilors only get to speak once at Council, so this is a nice surprise.

[1:01:23] I think the Mayor planned it this way so he can do the last one himself, but I know he told you that you were welcome to stay for Council after the meeting. He also blamed me for being the reason that we were here until 1145 last night, so I’m not sure how many times he’s gonna invite me back up to the mic, so I’m gonna take this opportunity to invite Joe Cordello to join us up here. Joe Cordello is a great humanitarian who gives selflessly and receives joy by giving to others.

[1:01:57] From his business, to his church, to his charitable commitments, he leads by example. If we all have gifts of time, talent, and treasure, Joe shares in all of those gifts and shares them with our community at the highest level. He dedicates his time to coordinating the Roman Roadhouse monthly speaker’s schedule in Byron, ensuring residents have the opportunity to listen to a variety of speakers. As the chair of the Basket Brigade, Joe started a local chapter in the forest city 13 years ago. The Basket Brigade London has helped to support over 950 families at Christmas time with bountiful baskets of food, Christmas dinner, gifts, and partnering with the Janssen family.

[1:02:39] Poi Drive has allowed the Basket Brigade to provide toys for some families with children. So for those reasons and many more, Joe Cordello is named to the 2023 Mayors New Year’s honors list in the category of distinguished Londoner. And there’s one more left, and I will do the last one. I’d like to invite Rube Chandradat up.

[1:03:19] This is the category of sports. Rube started as a player with the London Majors Baseball Club in 1998. He played outfield for the team playing 106 games over seven seasons. He went on to become co-owner of the team with Scott Dart in 2005 and took on the role of general manager and field manager in 2006. Over the next 17 seasons, Rube has accomplished much with the London Majors and the city of London. Under Rube’s leadership, the Majors have won the pennant, finishing season play in first place in the Inter-County Baseball League four times, 2008, 2016, 2021, and 2022.

[1:03:58] Played in the league finals six times, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2015, 2021, and 2022. And won the IBL Championship two times back to back in 2021 and 2022. Rube was voted the first All-Star Manager and Manager of the Year in 2016 and 2021 and the second team All-Star Manager in 2008 and 2022. Rube has over 300 wins in the Inter-County Baseball League is one of the most respected general manager over his 17 seasons with the Majors.

[1:04:37] For all these reasons and more, and I do want to add one more, Rube is named the Mayor’s New Year’s Honors List in the category of sports. Perhaps his greatest accomplishment is in the year where we had to play an exhibition game to keep the continuous, longest continuous baseball diamond alive at Lebatt Park. He coached me in throwing out the first pitch and I threw it over the plate, which is quite the accomplishment. So thank you for all that you’ve done for our community, not just in the field of sports, but of course, as a mentor to so many young people and all the other activities you do.

[1:05:10] Congratulations, Rube. Again, let me make a general congratulations to all of the inductees, all for different reasons, all for the same spirit and contribution and dedication to the City of London. You honor us by being here today.

[1:05:43] Thank you to the families who came out for the ceremony. As we conclude, I’d like to invite everybody back up that we’ll do one quick group photo together and then we’ll set you on your way. Unless, of course, you want to engage in the council meeting for the rest of the afternoon. So come on back up to the front. I’ll go way back.

[1:06:28] All right, people are going to have a little laugh at it a bit on this side of the floor. Thank you, Rode. Thank you. Okay, colleagues, thank you for helping support that really important recognition today.

[1:08:49] I appreciate all of your involvement. Next, we’re on to item three of the agenda, which is a review of confidential matters to be considered in public. There are none. That moves us to our council in closed session component. There are three items for closed session on the regular agenda. I’ll look for a motion to move into closed session for those reasons. Councilor Closa, seconded by Councillor Hopkins. We’ll see any discussion. So we’ll open that vote in the system. Councillor Hopkins.

[1:09:47] I vote yes. Councillor Van Nairbergen. We’re for Councillor Van Nairbergen, parking van Nairbergen absent, closing the vote. Motion carries, 14 to zero. So we’ll just be a moment to transition into in-camera. Recording in progress.

[1:11:38] Okay, we’re back in public session. We’re on to confirmation and signing of the previous minutes. These are the minutes for the meeting, the third meeting, which was held on December 13th, 2022. I need to move on to seconder for confirmation. The minutes, Councillor Caddy, seconded by Councillor Pribble. Any discussion on the minutes? Okay, we will do that in the system. Motion carries, 15 to zero.

[1:12:26] Next communications petitions on your added agenda. There’s a communication from Deputy Mayor Lewis and Councillor ramen related to the item seven of the second report of the Civic Works Committee. I need a motion to refer that correspondence to that item, which is where it will be dealt with. Councillor Trostav, seconded by Councillor ramen. Any discussion? We’ll open that in the system for voting. Motion carries, 15 to zero.

[1:13:04] So there’s no motions which notice is given. We are on to reports. The first report we have is the second report of the Corporate Services Committee. So I’ll hand it over to Deputy Mayor Lewis. Thank you, Your Worship. It was a relatively quick corporate services meeting. Everything was passed by the committee. I’ve had a lot of debate and I will look to see if anyone wishes anything pulled to be dealt with separately. I was not made aware of anything ahead of the meeting. Anybody want any items dealt with separately? Okay, looks like you’re clear to make a motion.

[1:13:38] Then I will put the entirety of the second report of the Corporate Services Committee on the floor. Okay, any comments or discussion on the entire report of Corporate Services Committee? Seeing none, we’ll open that for voting in the system. Motion carries, 15 to zero. 8.2 is the second report of the Community and Productive Services Committee.

[1:14:10] Councillor Plaza. Thank you, Your Worship. I have not been given notice to pull anything separate. Would anybody like anything on this report dealt with separately? Okay, should be good to make a motion. Okay, I will put all the items one through nine on the floor. Everything was a unanimous vote at committee. Some good things here on the roadmap to 3,000 affordable housing and contribution agreements. I will also note that the green space alliance, there is a motion here to receive their correspondence and a Johnson was unable to attend and Marianne Hodge presented on their behalf.

[1:14:49] Thank you. Comments or questions on the full report? Seeing none, we’ll open that for voting on screen. Councillor Pribble. Motion carries, 15 to zero.

[1:15:24] Okay, item 8.3, which is the second report of the Civic Works Committee, Councillor ramen. Thank you and through your worship. I would like to put the second report of the Civic Works Committee on the floor. We had great conversation about the East London link, the contract procured in place pipe sewer lining, as well as the blue blocks transition and next steps, as well as our neighborhood connectivity plan, which we will continue that conversation later this month as well. So I’ll put that on the floor, including the communication received by Deputy Mayor Lewis and myself.

[1:16:01] I’m just wondering, were you looking to take an action today on that item? ‘Cause if you were, that should be pulled separate. Thank you, I’ll pull that separate, thank you. Okay, so we’ll do a motion on one through six, unless someone else would like something pulled separate. So we’re already dealing with seven separately, but the balance can be dealt together. Okay, it looks like you’re good to make motion on the balance. Thank you, I’ll make that motion. Any discussion on items one through six? Seeing none, we’ll open that for voting on screen.

[1:16:44] Was in the vote, motion carries 15 to zero. Okay, I’ll let you deal with item seven. Thank you and through you, I’ll look to put the correspondence that was included as an added from Deputy Mayor Lewis and myself. It is the result of conversations at advisory committees around being able to be more flexible with the way that they’re meeting. So right now advisory committees have requested to be able to continue to have, or sorry, I should say have a hybrid meeting, where they had the opportunity to meet either in person and then also make that opportunity available still to continue online.

[1:17:30] And so that letter is provided. Okay, so from my understanding, you’ve put the committees recommendation on the floor, and now either you or the Deputy Mayor going to make a motion to refer it as per your correspondence. So I’ll go to the Deputy Mayor. Thank you, Your Worship. And yes, I’m going to now put a referral on the floor for this item to be forwarded to the next regular granted that we have two budget SPPCs. So the next regular meeting of SPPC, and I’ll look for a seconder for that, and then I’ll provide some rationale.

[1:18:07] Sure, so referral takes precedent. It’s moved, Councillor Roman, Ken seconded, despite even though she’s presenting the report. So that’s no problem. So it’s moved and seconded, so go ahead. Great, I will try and be fairly succinct and brief on this. We heard at Planning and Environment Committee on the Monday night, and then Civic Works heard it on the Tuesday concerns from a couple of advisory committees about their desire to begin meeting, or having the opportunity to meet in person or hybrid meetings. Both committees recognized that that was important. However, no one standing committee can direct a direction for all of our advisory committees.

[1:18:48] That has to be a decision that we make through the SPPC meetings. And while we’ve heard from some advisory committees, by putting this on the agenda for the next SPPC, it also gives time for the advisory committees that we have not yet heard from, to reach out and share any concerns or communications that they may have for us in regard to this item. So I am hoping the colleagues will support the referral, and as indicated in the communication to colleagues, Councilor Roman and I have already drafted a motion that we will bring to SPPC in support of that, to create a framework for the discussion to move around when that time comes.

[1:19:28] So thank you for that. Okay, so that’s, you moved to motion, so that’s good. Other discussion, did you want to speak now? Okay, Councilor Hopkins. Yeah, I would like to thank Councilor Roman and Deputy Mayor Lewis for bringing this forward. It is really important. I’ve heard from a number of committee members the need to at least have an opportunity of getting together. I wonder through your worship, maybe to staff, if we can have an idea of which SPPC meeting it’s going to, as I’m quickly going through my calendar, we have a number of full agendas when it comes to our strategic plan budget, just in case anyone is listening in, and may want to know when they can expect this coming to which meeting.

[1:20:25] I think we’re well into March here, thank you. So the next regular meeting that it could be at is the seventh, so it could be turned around fairly quickly. It’s on a complex direction, but obviously there may be some discussion and debate and feedback from staff on it, so if that can happen at the seventh. Okay, so moved, seconded, and we were having discussion, any other discussion or debate on this? Okay, so this is on the referral, which will take care of the item, and will be dealt with at the SPPC meeting in the future.

[1:21:06] We’re going to open that for voting. Present vote, motion carries 15 to zero. That takes care of your report, perfect, thank you. Next we have item 8.4, which is the fourth report of SPPC. I’ll have Deputy Mayor Lewis present this one.

[1:21:47] Thank you, Your Worship. We’ve got a number of SPPC reports to get through at this council meeting. This is the fourth report. This has the semi-annual progress report that we received, the strategic plan approach direction, setting context that we received as well. And of course, these items were all passed, so, not been made aware of anything to be pulled separately, so I’m prepared to put the whole report on the floor. Okay, does anyone want anything on this report to help us separately? Okay, so you’re making a motion on the full report. So this is the full report of the fourth report, or the fourth report of SPPC, any discussion?

[1:22:28] Okay, that’ll open on screen. Present vote, motion carries 15 to zero. How about the fifth report? Thank you, Your Worship. I feel like I may be standing for a while. I’m happy to put the fifth report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on the floor as well. This is a short agenda item that would be ratifying. It’s just a declaration of the kindergarten interest and the first step in the development of the 2023 to 2027 strategic plan, the vision, mission, value, strategic areas, focus and outcomes, which is actually a process that we finished last night, but we began a while back now.

[1:23:16] So the whole report’s on the floor, any discussion or comments? We’ll open that on screen. Those in the vote, motion carries 15 to zero. Why don’t you put the hat trick and do the third SPPC report tonight? Thank you, Your Worship. And I appreciate the hockey reference. I’m pleased to put the sixth report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on the floor, and just remind colleagues that this included the first report of DAAC as well as our first 2023 budget PPM and the delegation for Mr. Rayburn on behalf of Middlesex County and Neil Roberts, the Chief of our Middlesex London Paramedic Service.

[1:24:09] There are also a number of appointments on there to our conservation authorities, to the old East Village BIA and the declaration of a vacancy on the Committee of Adjustment, just to refresh folks’ memory on what’s on this particular SPPC agenda. And before we proceed with the whole agenda, Councillor Trozau is gonna make some comments. And if you stand, Councillor, you can speak. I’m going to declare a conflict on the matter of the appointment to number, for the lower temps, 4.3.

[1:24:49] Yes, in the agenda, Councillor Trozau declared a pecuniary interest on item 4.3, which were appointments to the lower temps conservation authority, indicating one of the candidates is his spouse. So if we could deal with that separately. Does anybody want anything else to deal with separately? I’ll let you do the motion in whatever order you want. Well, what I’m gonna do is first, I will put everything on the agenda with the exception of, this is item 8, 4.3, from the Committee agenda, the consideration of the appointment to the lower temps valley conservation authority.

[1:25:30] And then we’ll deal with that item afterward. Okay, so this is everything with the exception of the item that Councillor Trozau declared on. Any discussion? Okay, we’ll open this for voting. Those in the vote, motion carries 15 to zero. Deputy Mayor. And I will now put item 8, 8, consideration of appointment to the lower temps valley conservation authority on the floor.

[1:26:09] Okay, that is on the floor for consideration. Any discussion? No? Okay, we’ll open that for voting. Those in the vote, motion carries 14 to zero. And that completes the 6-3 port of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.

[1:26:48] Okay, thank you. On to 8.7, which is the second report of the Planning and Environment Committee. I will turn it over to Councillor Layman. And Councillor Layman, I indicated to you that there’s an amendment related to item 16, 3.7. Thank you, Your Worship. So I’ll be pulling that. I have had no other requests for any other items to be pulled. Would anybody like anything on the Planning Committee agenda to be dealt with separately other than item 16? No, you can go ahead and make a motion then Councillor.

[1:27:22] Thank you. It was a fairly straightforward meeting. Staff recommendations were supported on all. I’d just like to highlight two things. 634 commissioners rode west. Was it an interesting development that involved a heritage property? I’d like to just my accommodation to the applicant for stick handling. That’s always tricky when you’re handling heritage properties as well as including the community in bringing the application forward.

[1:27:56] And on 400 Southdale Road East, another unusual thing in that the applicant has proposed to transfer ownership of four units to the city. So now that bonusing is no longer permitted by the province, I think where it’s going to be unique applications and I encourage developers to recognize that the city’s quest for affordable units in town. And this is an example of some original thought and my appreciation there.

[1:28:42] I need to read out a little bit of a preamble before I put items on the floor as per legal department. So I’m going to put items, all items except number 16 on the floor, it being noted that any and all written submissions relating to applications that were made to the planner and file, the planning and environment committee and to the municipal council, as well as oral submissions made at the public meeting held under the Planning Act have been on balance taken into consideration by council as part of its deliberations regarding these manners.

[1:29:20] So I’ll put those items on the floor. Okay, so that’s everything on the planning committee agenda with the exception of item 16. Any discussion? Councillor Hopkins. Yeah, thank you, Your Worship for recognizing me. I would like to speak to number 11, 3.2634 at Commissioners Road West. I found myself in a bit of a dilemma of planning committee and I’d just like to make a couple of comments. I did bring forward a friendly amendment to see if we could have a better look at preserving the trees and it was not supported.

[1:29:55] But I find myself in this dilemma as we support intensification, how do we balance that out with the protection of our trees? I think we are faced with a number of challenges based on the province making these changes. And I just want us as a council to be aware of this application going forward. And there is a tree preservation plan on the property. There are 28 trees on the property.

[1:30:30] 25 of them are gonna be removed. There will only be three. It’s a huge canopy there. And when we look into it now, how we balance the intensification of this and to make it viable, there’s really nothing that we can do now with these changes coming down other than, and you can see in the recommendation, the applicant is going to do their best to preserve as many trees. But the reality is that only three are going to be left. I just wanna just really encourage the applicant to try to preserve as many as possible.

[1:31:16] There’s really not even a tree plan or replacement plan on the property. They’re not there yet. So we don’t even know what the replacements are gonna look like. And I have learned from developments around me that when you do plant trees, it can take a long, long time for that tree to grow without the proper protection of soil and the work that’s needed to get things going. So I wanna thank the applicant preserving this heritage building is great to see that happen.

[1:31:51] I know the community that came out was pleased that it’s two, three story townhouse units. So it’s taking into account that heritage building that sits in the middle. But the reality is if you take a peek at alcanopy, our tree canopy, it is going to be drastically changed in this neighborhood as this neighborhood deals with a number of other infills that are coming forward. And again, I wanna just again encourage the applicant to protect and save as many trees as possible.

[1:32:27] I know it’s just words, but it’s really something that I feel very strongly about how we do balance intensification projects during this time of changes that we have very little. We can do to protect the trees. So thank you. Thank you. Any other comments on any of the matters before us, which is everything except item 16, Councillor Trozell. I’m just, thank you through the chair. I’m just wondering why the idea of looking at the tree preservation plan further, which possibly could have, could somebody explain why that was not approved?

[1:33:11] ‘Cause otherwise everything was unanimous. Go to the chair and then you can refer to staff if you need to. Thank you. Staff did, that was asked at committee, but I will refer to Mr. Mathers to review that for the Councilor. Mr. Mathers. Through your worship, Heather McNeely is on the line.

[1:33:44] So she’ll be able to provide your response. Thank you. Go ahead. Our tree preservation plans are typically looked at a preliminary level from a zoning perspective, just to create that zoning box. And this is not in a tree protection area and do the by-law. So these would typically be reviewed as part of any normal development application. And then the fine detail is looked at through this site plan process. So over and above, we would identify the trees that are gonna be removed.

[1:34:17] And typically with these type of infill intensification projects, it’s the perimeter trees that we try to protect at the end of the day. And that’s pretty much what the standard tree preservation plans identify. Sorry. Thank you. Okay. Is there any other questions on? And I’ll just remind you all of the matters are on the floor except for item 16 from the planning report. No? Okay. Then we’ll open that in the system for voting. Councilor Pribble.

[1:35:27] Use your microphone if you’re voting verbally. I vote with yes. Thank you. Thank you, Councillor. Close on the vote. Motion carries 15-0. Councilor Layman. Thank you. I’ll put item 16, 942 Westminster Drive on the floor.

[1:36:02] It being noted that any and all written submissions are relating to applications that were made to the plan or file, the planning and environment committee and to the municipal council as well as oral submissions made at the public meeting held under the planning act have been on balance taken into consideration by council as part of its deliberations regarding these manners. Okay. So the original is on the floor. But my understanding is you’d like to make an amendment to that as well. I’d like to read out, we have a copy of the amendment. I’d like to read out the rationale. Previously considered by-law contained errors, the by-law is amended in part one by indicating that the zoning is going to an agricultural special provision, AG2 zone, and in part two by indicating that the section number is 45.4B.

[1:36:52] So this is a technical amendment based on just an error that was noted in the by-law as a past committee. So the purpose of this is to correct that. So colleagues know this will happen from time to time through the process. So that amendment is moved. I need a seconder ‘cause it’s an amendment. Councillor Hopkins, any discussion on the amendment? Okay, we’re gonna open the amendment for voting. Councillor van Neueber again.

[1:37:43] Thank you, closing the vote. Motion carries 15 to zero. Okay, so the item is now amended. Councillor Layman, I assume you’re still willing to move the amended item. That’s correct. Okay, I need a seconder because it’s now been amended. So I’ll take Councillor Hopkins as the seconder. Any discussion on the now amended motion? Seeing none, okay, we’ll open that in the system. Close in the vote.

[1:38:26] Motion carries 15 to zero. Okay, thank you. That completes the reports section of the agenda. However, we have an added report based on our council in closed session. I’ll go to Councillor Frank, who will present the item coming out of our closed session. So from our closed session, integrated employment services, Ontario transfer payment agreement.

[1:39:04] Yes, you read, just read the topic. That on the recommendation of the deputy city manager, social and health development, that civic administration be directed to take all necessary actions with respect to delegation of authority to negotiate with his majesty, the king in right of Ontario, as represented by the minister of labor, immigration, training and skills development, and for the necessary steps to approve and execute an agreement and progress on other matters. Okay, so that motion requires a seconder. Councillor Palosa, so we have that and progress on other matters before us.

[1:39:43] Any comments or questions? Seeing none, we will open that for voting. Close in the vote. Motion carries 15 to zero. Okay, thank you. We have no deferred matters, inquiries. Don’t believe there are any inquiries?

[1:40:16] Nope. There are no emergent motions, so we are on to bylaws. Okay, so bylaw 44 is a revised bylaw now. That’s the item that Councillor Lehman dealt with in his planning report. We also have an added bylaw, which is bill 45, related to the item that just came out of a closed session.

[1:40:54] So that’s bill 45, so that means we have bills 28 through 45, noting that 44 is amended before us. Would anybody like any of those dealt with separately? Okay, then we’ll do first reading on that entire set of bylaws. I need to move on to seconder. Councillor Hopkins, seconded by Councillor Frank on first reading. There is no debate on first reading, so we’ll move to a vote. Councillor Trostle, thank you.

[1:41:46] Close in the vote, motion carries 15 to zero. Okay, move on to seconder for second reading of bills number 28 through revised bill number 44, and added bill number 45. Moved by Councillor Trostle, seconded by Deputy Mayor Lewis. Any discussion on second reading? Seeing none, we’ll open that for voting. Close in the vote, motion carries 15 to zero.

[1:42:23] Okay, third reading of number 28 to revise bill number 44, and added bill number 45. Moved in a seconder for third reading. Councillor Palazzo, seconded by Councillor Stevenson. There’s no discussion on third reading, so we’ll open that for voting. Close in the vote, motion carries 15 to zero. And with that, we have concluded the council agenda.

[1:42:59] All that remains is an item to move for adjournment. I’d look for a mover, Councillor Frank and seconder, Councillor McAllister. We’ll do that by hand. All those in favor of adjournment? No, motion carries. We are adjourned.