January 21, 2014, at 1:01 PM
Present:
H.L. Usher (Acting Chair), J.P. Bryant, B. Polhill, J.B. Swan, L. Rowe (Secretary)
Absent:
J.F. Fontana
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J. Braam, S. Corman, A. Griffiths, M. Hayward, G.T. Hopcroft, J. Jackson, J. Logan, V. McAlea Major, M. Ribera, C. Saunders, J. Stanford, M. Turner, B. Warner, B. Whitelaw
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
Recommendation: That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. Assessment Growth
for 2014, Changes in Taxable Phase-In Values and Shifts in Taxation as a Result of Reassessment
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated January 21, 2014, with regard to assessment growth for 2014, BE RECEIVED for information.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
3. Declare Surplus –
City-Owned Property - 575 Franklinway Gate
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to a portion of the vacant City-owned property, municipally known as 575 Franklinway Gate, described as Concession 5, Part Lot 10, Plan 1028, Part Lot 20, Plan EER14204, Parts 1 and 2, measuring approximately 21’ X 188’ (6.4m x 57.3m), containing an area of approximately 3,948 square feet (366.78 square meters), the following actions be taken: a) the subject property BE DECLARED surplus; and b) the subject property BE OFFERED for sale to the abutting property owners at fair market value, failing which it will be tendered for sale in accordance with the Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.
4. 2014 General
Insurance Renewal
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, on the advice of the Risk Manager, the general insurance program BE CONTINUED for 2014 on behalf of The Corporation of the City of London, Covent Garden Market Corporation, London Convention Centre Corporation, London Police Services Board, London Public Library Board, Museum London, London Middlesex Housing Corporation and the Middlesex-London Health Unit for a total annual premium of $3,094,696.28 inclusive of sales tax.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
5. Expenses - Ontario
Ombudsman’s Investigation
That the following actions be taken with respect to the City Solicitor’s report dated January 21, 2014, providing information about the costs relating to the Ontario Ombudsman’s investigation into whether Members of Council for the City of London held an improper closed meeting on February 23, 2013: a) the City Solicitor’s report BE RECEIVED for information; and b) the City Solicitor BE REQUESTED to report back on how the City Solicitor’s Office can be involved in future indemnification situations for Members of Council, should they arise, to ensure the legal counsel fees are reasonable in the circumstances.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
6. New Initiatives -
2014 Municipal Election
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the staff report dated January 21, 2014, providing an update on new initiatives for the 2014 Municipal Election, BE RECEIVED for information.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
7. Appointment to the
Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee
Recommendation: That Saman Raufi BE APPOINTED as a Voting Member on the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2015.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
8. Fanshawe College
and Western University Representation on City of London Advisory Committees
Recommendation: That the following individuals from Fanshawe College and Western University BE APPOINTED to the specified Advisory Committees for the term ending February 28, 2015: a) Accessibility Advisory Committee (Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student):
- Sabrina Dent (Fanshawe College) b) Advisory Committee on the Environment (Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student): - Keir Jack (Fanshawe College) c) Creative City Committee (Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student): - Allayna Eizenga (Fanshawe College) d) London Housing Advisory Committee (Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student): - Alan Bushell (Fanshawe College) e) Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student): - Richard Sookraj (Western University) f) Transportation Advisory Committee (Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student):
Amir Eftekarpour (Western University)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
9. ADDED - Agreement
with the Province of Ontario to Participate in the Ontario Certified Site Program with the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment for 2575 Boyd Court, Innovation Park - Phase IV
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the Director of Intergovernmental and Community Liaison, the proposed by-law, included as Appendix A to the staff report dated January 21, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of January 28, 2014 to: a) approve the agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment, for promotion of 2575 Boyd Court, Innovation Park, Phase IV, as an “Investment Ready: Certified Site”; and b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement in (a) above.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed