January 10, 2012, at 5:00 PM

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The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 5:00 PM.

I.   RECOGNITIONS

1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

2.   Election of Chair

and Vice-Chair for term ending November 30, 2012

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Note that, Councillor N. Branscombe BE ELECTED as Chair, and Councillor J.L. Baechler BE ELECTED as Vice Chair of the Services Review Committee for the term ending November 30, 2012.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


3.   Big Brothers and

Sisters

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Note that, the presentation from Cathy Urquhardt, CEO Big Brother and Big Sisters London and Cheryl Smith, Manager III, Community Partnerships & Funding with respect to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters’ business case for annual core funding from the City of London BE RECEIVED.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


II.   DISCLOSURES

OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor D. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of the 2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the Transportation Master Plan, as it relates to the London Transit Commission, by indicating that her employer has a contract with the London Transit Commission.  Councillor D. Brown further discloses a pecuniary interest in the Minutes of the December 6, 2011 Council meeting having to do with the Taxi By-law review, by indicating that her employer operates a taxi and limousine business.

 

Councillor M. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of the 2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with the Thames Valley District School Board, by indicating that the Thames Valley District School Board is his employer.

 

Councillor Polhill discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 20 of the 1st Report of the Planning and Environment Committee, having to do with a decision by the Committee of Adjustment with respect to the property located at 7092 Longwoods Road, by indicating that his son is a member of the Committee of Adjustment.

  At 5:15 PM, Councillor N. Branscombe enters the meeting.

III.   CONFIRMATION

AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES OF THE SECOND MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 6, 2011

IV.   REVIEW

OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

V.   COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS

Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

receive the following communications.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


4.   Reforest London

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve that, the business case for The Million Tree Challenge submitted by ReForest London, in the amount of $100,000, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Services Review Committee (SRC) for additional consideration with related items, and with a recommendation to be forwarded to the Municipal Council in conjunction with the 2012 Budget; it being noted that the SRC received a presentation from Julie Ryan and Katie Van Den Berg, Reforest London, with respect to this matter.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


5.   Veterans Memorial

Parkway - Parks & Horticulture

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve that, the business case for the Veterans Memorial Parkway Service Level Enhancement BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Services Review Committee (SRC) for additional consideration and with a recommendation to be forwarded to the Municipal Council in conjunction with the 2012 Budget; it being noted that there is additional information expected to be brought forward as a result of on-going discussion with other parties involved in this project.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


VI.   ADDED

REPORTS

The 2nd Report of the Planning and Environment Committee.

VII.   REPORTS

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Note that Councillor Polhill disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 20 of this Report relating to the property located at 7092 Longwoods Road, by indicating that his son is a member of the Committee of Adjustment.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


6.   Service Reviews

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve that, the business case for Service Reviews, in the revised amount of $100,000, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Services Review Committee for additional consideration and with a recommendation to be forwarded to the Municipal Council in conjunction with the 2012 Budget.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


7.   Additional

Information for Consideration in Budget Referrals - SOHO, Downtown Parking Pay and Display and Parking Initiative

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve that, on the recommendation of the City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following business cases BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Services Review Committee for additional consideration a recommendation to be forwarded to the Municipal Council in conjunction with the 2012 Budget:   (a)        SOHO Streetscape Improvement; (b)        Downtown Parking Pay and Display Meters; and, (c)        Parking Initiative.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


8.   Suspended Review of

Remaining Business Plans

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve that, on the recommendation of the City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the review of the remaining 2012-2016 Business Plans BE DEFERRED to a future meeting of the Services Review Committee, following final approval of the 2012 Operating and Capital Budgets.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


9.   Glanworth Library

Branch Business Case

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve that, NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the Glanworth Library Branch business case; it being noted that the Library Board has amended its previous decision related to closing the Glanworth Branch by December 31, 2011.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


10.   Closed Circuit

Television Surveillance Cameras

Moved by Councillor N. Branscombe

Approve that, the proposed installation of closed circuit television surveillance cameras in the Old East Village Area, in the amounts of $100,000 (capital) and $40,000 (operating), BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Services Review Committee (SRC) for additional consideration and with a recommendation to be forwarded to the Municipal Council in conjunction with the 2012 Budget.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


11.   Additional 2012

Budget Considerations

Moved by Councillor N. Brascombe

Approve that. the Members of the Services Review Committee held a general discussion and noted various matters for consideration during the review of business cases, with a recommendation to be forwarded to the Municipal Council in conjunction with the 2012 Budget.  These included, but were not limited to:  incineration; forestry (Emerald Ash Borer); provision of technical services; fire services; use of consultants; centralized units (fleet, technology, finance); development charges (implementation at a different phase); enforcement (and associated fines) related to the boundaries of environmentally sensitive areas; increasing the cost of industrial lands; golf course operation; other services provided by the public sector; sale of surplus equipment and the sale of assets.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


12.   Amendments to the

Traffic and Parking By-law

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Acting Director, Roads and Transportation, the attached proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 10, 2012 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-111).


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


13.   1st Report of the

Transportation Advisory Committee

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Note that the 1st Report of the Transportation Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on December 6, 2011, BE RECEIVED.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


14.   Civic Works

Committee Membership for the term December 1, 2011 to November 30, 2012

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Note that the Municipal Council resolution, adopted at its meeting held on November 21, 2011, with respect to appointments to the Civic Works Committee for the term December 1, 2011 to November 30, 2012, BE RECEIVED.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


15.   Request to Increase

the Scope of RV Anderson and Associates Related to Preliminary Work on the Expansion of the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant (ES 2685)

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director-Wastewater and Treatment, Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the expansion of the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant:   a)         the scope for RV Anderson Associates (RVA) BE INCREASED from providing a preliminary design roadmap for the Greenway expansion to include technical services through the Expression of Interest (EOI), the request for Proposals (RFP) and the initial design submissions of the selected consultant; it being noted that this will increase the total fees for RVA on this project from $84,010 to $171,510; and,   b)         the financing for this work BE APPROVED as set out in the attached Sources of Financing Report (Appendix A).


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


16.   Public

Participation Meeting Regarding Water Fluoridation in London

Moved by H.L. Usher

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Water and City Engineer the following actions be taken with respect to water fluoridation in the City of London:   a)         a public participation meeting BE HELD on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 7:00 pm, for the purpose of receiving public input on water fluoridation, in order to assist the Municipal Council in its decision-making process; and,   b)         in order to accommodate all parties who may wish to speak, the meeting BE HELD at Centennial Hall.


Moved by Councillor S. Orser

Seconded by Councillor D.G. Henderson

Amend clause 16 by adding new parts c) and d), to read as follows:   c)         an expert, related to flouridization and/or water in general, speaking to the Civic Works Committee BE PERMITTED to speak for up to 20 minutes; and   d)        Members of the Civic Works Committee BE PERMITTED to ask questions to            experts who may speak at the public participation meeting.


Motion Failed

Motion Failed


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


17.   Street Lighting

Request, Lord Nelson School Area - Crime and Safety Concerns

Moved by Councilor H.L. Usher

Approve that, NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the communication dated November 23, 2011, from Councillor B. Armstrong, with respect to a request for street lighting in the area from Castle Drive to Wexford Avenue.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


18.   Veterans Memorial

Parkway Noise Study

Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher

Approve that the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to work with the Ward Councillor and the residents backing onto Veterans Memorial Parkway (VMP), with respect to conducting further field testing relating to noise levels along the VMP.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


19.   Limiting Distance

(No-Build) Agreement Between The Corporation of the City of London and Barvest Realty Incorporated (725 Third Street)

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Executive Director, Planning, Environmental & Engineering Services, the following actions be taken with respect to a limiting distance (no-build) agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Barvest Realty Inc. for the property at 725 Third Street:   a)        the Executive Director Planning, Environmental & Engineering Services BE AUTHORIZED to execute, on behalf of the City of London, as the Adjacent Property Owner, a limiting distance (no-build) agreement for the property at 725 Third Street; and,   b)        the attached proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 10, 2012 to delegate authority to the Executive Director Planning, Environmental & Engineering Services to execute, on behalf of the City of London as the adjacent property owner, a limiting distance (no-build) agreement for the property at 725 Third Street.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


20.   Nicolas Schidowka

re property located at 7092 Longwoods Road

Moved by Councillor S.E. White

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Land Use Planning and City Planner, in response to the letter of appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board submitted by Robert Walpole, on behalf of Nicolas Schidowka, relating to the minor variance application A.072/11 concerning 7092 Longwoods Road, the following actions be taken:   a)        the Ontario Municipal Board BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the Committee of Adjustment decision to refuse the minor variance; and,   b)        the City Solicitor and Director of Land Use Planning and City Planner BE DIRECTED to provide legal and planning representation at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing to support the Committee of Adjustment’s decision.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Development Planning and the Managing Director, Development Approvals Business Unit, based on the application of Oakridge Heights Development Inc. relating to the property located at 495 Oakridge Drive, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 10, 2012 to amend Zoning By-law No. Z.-1, (in conformity with the Official Plan), to change the zoning of the southerly portion of 495 Oakridge Drive FROM a Holding Residential R6 Special Provision (h-101 R6-2(9)) Zone; TO a Residential R6 Special Provision (R6-2(9)) Zone to remove the h-101 holding provision from these lands.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


22.   Pemic Land

Corporation re property located at 1480 Riverbend Road (39T-10504)

Moved by B. Polhill

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Director of Development Planning, in response to the letter of appeal  to the Ontario Municipal Board from Barry R. Card, on behalf of Pemic Land Corp., dated August 22, 2011, relating to the draft plan of residential subdivision application concerning the property located at 1480 Riverbend Road, the following actions be taken:   a)        the Ontario Municipal Board BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council supports the granting of the draft approval of the proposed plan of subdivision submitted by Pemic Land Corporation and Sifton Properties Limited, prepared by AECOM Canada Ltd. (Drawing No. DP1) and certified by Robert Stirling, FKS Land Surveyors, dated September 30, 2010, showing 29 single detached residential lots and 2 blocks for future residential development, served by two local streets and Riverbend Road, SUBJECT TO the conditions contained in the attached Appendix “39T-10504-1” being met;   it being noted that a recommendation to approve a residential draft plan of subdivision, with conditions of draft approval, is being brought forward pursuant to the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on May 9, 2011, as the time period established by the subdivision agreement in which the London District Catholic School Board has to complete the transaction of purchase and sale of the subject lands has lapsed;   b)        the City Solicitor’s Office BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to respond to the appeal of Pemic Land Corp. to the Ontario Municipal Board in support of Council’s position; and,   c)        the Development Approvals Business Unit BE DIRECTED to provide land use planning evidence at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing in support of Council’s position.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


23.   Storm Sewer to

Accommodate Intensification on Richmond Street

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development Approvals Business Unit, the following actions be taken with respect to the rehabilitation and expansion of the existing storm sewer on Richmond Street from near Hillside Drive to the Thames River, North Branch:   a)        a new project, estimated at $1.5 million, BE APPROVED in 2012 in the Growth Management Implementation Strategy, with financing as identified in the attached Appendix ‘A ; and,   b)         the project BE REFERRED to the 2012 Budget Process;   it being noted that the proposed timing for construction is also 2012 in coordination with infill development;   it being further noted that the Planning and Environment Committee reviewed and received the attached communication, dated December 12, 2011, from J. Kennedy, President, London Development Institute, with respect to this matter.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


24.   London Health

Sciences Centre - South Street Campus Decommissioning

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve that, notwithstanding the recommendation of the City Solicitor’s Office, the report relating to the London Health Sciences Centre South Street Campus lands BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for a presentation by Mr. A. Avis, Allan Avis Architects Inc., at a public participation meeting to be held on January 16, 2012.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


25.   Barry Molloy - 7

Holiday Avenue

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Note that the Planning and Environment Committee (PEC) reviewed and received a communication from L. Kirkness, Kirkness Consulting with respect to Barry Molloy - 7 Holiday Avenue.  The PEC asked the Civic Administration to report back on this matter at the February 6, 2012 PEC meeting.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


26.   Downtown Tax

Exemption Program - 431 Richmond Street

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Approve that, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to allow a retroactive grant application for the Downtown Tax Exemption Program relating to the property located at 431 Richmond Street; it being noted that the Planning and Environment Committee heard a verbal presentation and reviewed and received a communication, dated December 2, 2011, from M. Doornbosch, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., with respect this matter.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


27.   Election of

Vice-Chair for the term ending November 30, 2012

Moved by Councillor B. Polhill

Note that, Councillor S.E. White BE ELECTED as Vice Chair of the Planning and Environment Committee for the term ending November 30, 2012.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


VIII.   DEFERRED

MATTERS

IX.   ENQUIRIES

X.   EMERGENT

MOTIONS

XI.   BY-LAWS

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

Moved by Councillor M. Brown

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve 1st reading of Bill Nos. 25 to 51, inclusive, revised Bill No. 52, Bill Nos. 53 and 55, revised Bill No. 56 and Bill No. 57.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor D. Brown

Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert

Approve 2nd reading of Bill Nos. 25 to 51, inclusive, revised Bill No. 52, Bill Nos. 53 and 55, revised Bill No. 56 and Bill No. 57.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor S. Orser

Approve third reading of Bill Nos. 25 to 51, inclusive, revised Bill No. 52, Bill Nos. 53 and 55, revised Bill No. 56, Bill No. 57 and Bill No. 460.


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


XII.   COMMITTEE

OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION

Moved by Councillor P. Hubert

Seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher

Council rise and go into Committee of the Whole, in closed session for the purpose of considering the following:


Motion Passed

Motion Passed


XIII.   ADJOURNMENT