May 7, 2013, at 1:11 PM
Present:
J.F. Fontana, N. Branscombe, J.P. Bryant, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan, L. Rowe (Secretary)
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, A.L. Barbon, G. Belch, S. Datars Bere, E. Gamble, K. Graham, D. Gupta, M. Hayward, G.T. Hopcroft, L. Livingstone, J. Logan, V. McAlea Major, J. Page, R. Paynter, M. Ribera, C. Saunders, M. Turner
1. That it BE NOTED that Councillor J.P.
Bryant disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report having to do with Western University’s Strategic Plan by indicating that her spouse is on the faculty of Western University.
2. Western
University’s Strategic Plan
Recommendation: That the Mayor and the City Manager BE REQUESTED to advise Western University that, further to the letter dated April 24, 2013 from the Mayor and the City Manager providing input on Western University’s strategic plan, the City of London has an interest in connecting international students within the Downtown core through a graduate program; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received an information report from the City Manager with respect to this matter.
3. City Initiated
Assessment Appeals
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, staff BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with appeals under the Assessment Act for the properties as set out in Schedule “A” appended to the staff report dated May 7, 2013.
4. Voluntary Donations
to the City of London
Recommendation: That the following actions be taken with respect to voluntary donations to the City of London: a) the City of London’s current practices with respect to donations to the City of London BE AFFIRMED; and b) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to update the City of London’s website to make reference to the ability to make a donation to the City of London, in keeping with current practices.
5. Annual Meeting
Calendar
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the annual meeting calendar for the period December 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014, as appended to the staff report dated May 7, 2013, BE APPROVED; it being understood that adjustments to the calendar may be required from time to time in order to accommodate special meetings or changes to governing legislation.
6. City of London Days
- Budweiser Gardens
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, notwithstanding Council Policy 3(8) – Policy for City Events at Budweiser Gardens, which restricts a group from having more than two event days over a five year consecutive period, the request from the United Way Campaign to host the annual United Way Campaign Launch & 3M Harvest Lunch on September 19, 2013 BE APPROVED as a City of London Day at the Budweiser Gardens; it being noted that only one other request has been received for 2013.
7. Welcoming the World
to London Campaign
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the report dated May 7, 2013 with respect to the Welcoming the World to London Campaign BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that there will be a future report regarding next steps and the costs associated therewith; it being further noted that the Corporate Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from the Director of Corporate Communications with respect to this matter.
8. Additional
Information Regarding Training Expenditures for London Hydro Board Members
Recommendation: That the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to review the appointment process for the City of London’s appointees to its local boards and commissions, with a view to ensuring the process provides for consideration of the qualifications of applicants and that any necessary changes to the appointment process are made prior to the commencement of the new Council term; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated April 10, 2013, from V. Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, London Hydro Inc., with respect to the training expenditures for a board member for London Hydro.
(See Confidential Appendix to the 14th Report of the Corporate Services Committee enclosed for Members only.)
The Corporate Services Committee convened in camera from 2:05 PM to 2:30 PM after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matters:
The meeting adjourned at 2:30 PM.