February 3, 2015, at 12:05 PM
Present:
Deputy M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, J. Morgan, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman, L. Rowe (Secretary)
Also Present:
J. Helmer, M. van Holst; A. Zuidema, R. Armistead, J.P. Barber, I. Collins, M. Daley, L. Fisher, K. Graham, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, G.T. Hopcroft, V. McAlea Major, L. Palarchio, M. Ribera, C. Saunders, B. Warner, T. Wellhauser, B. Westlake-Power
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
Recommendation: That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. City of London Days
at Budweiser Gardens - Thames Valley District School Board
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Cassidy A. Hopkins J. Morgan H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (5)
Motion Passed
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Cassidy A. Hopkins J. Morgan H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (5)
Motion Passed
Recommendation: That the following actions be taken with respect to making refreshments available to the public during Council and Committee meetings: a) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to make arrangements to implement a pilot project to permit food and drink in the Gallery during meetings, including appropriate signage; b) vending machines BE MADE available for access by the public in a public area of City Hall; and c) steps BE TAKEN to identify a dinner break on the Council and Committee agendas, where applicable.
5. General Orientation
- Key Committee Matters
Recommendation: That the orientation presentations from the City Manager and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, regarding their respective areas of operation, BE RECEIVED for information.
6. Standing Committee
Membership - Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Recommendation: That Councillor M. Cassidy BE AUTHORIZED to attend the FCM Board of Directors Meeting to be held in Burnaby, B.C. from March 3 to 6, 2015 and to attend the FCM Annual Conference and AGM to be held in Edmonton, AB from June 5 to 8, 2015; and that she BE REIMBURSED for her associated expenses outside of her annual expense allocation, in accordance with Council’s Travel & Expense Policy.