February 17, 2015, at 12:02 PM
Present:
Deputy M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, J. Morgan, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman, L. Rowe (Secretary)
Also Present:
J. Helmer, P. Squire, M. van Holst; A. Zuidema, A.L. Barbon, J. Braam, A. Dunbar, J. Edmunds, J.M. Fleming, M. Hayward, G.T. Hopcroft, V. McAlea Major, M. Ribera, A. Ripepi, J. Senese, J. Smout, E.Soldo, S. Swance, M. Tomazincic, B. Turcotte, B. Warner
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
Recommendation: That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. Additional Municipal
Act Reporting Requirements Due to Implementation of Tangible Capital Assets
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Cassidy A. Hopkins J. Morgan H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (5)
Motion Passed
Recommendation: That the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with the issue of debentures to provide permanent financing for capital works in an amount not to exceed $40,500,000 (Appendix A to the staff report dated February 17, 2015) through debentures in the capital markets with the flexibility to postpone the issuance for unfavourable market conditions.
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, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated February 17, 2015 pertaining to the preparation of a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for a portion of City- owned property located at 7 Annadale Drive, as shown on Schedule “A” (and described as “Surplus Lands), BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Managing Director of Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer has recommended, under separate cover and with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the declaration of those lands shown on Schedule “A” to the staff report dated February 17, 2015 (and described as “Surplus Lands”) as “Surplus Lands”, and further that those “Surplus Lands” be disposed of through a Request for Proposal process.
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
8. Tax Adjustment
Agenda
Recommendation: That the recommendations contained in the Tax Adjustment Agenda dated February 17, 2015 BE APPROVED; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individual made an oral submission in connection therewith:
C. McAlpine, on behalf of F. Obahi, indicating support for the recommended 2014 tax reduction for the property located at 1445 Sunningdale Road, and asking if the decision regarding 2013 taxes could be appealed, notwithstanding the statutory appeal period was not met by the owner.
Voting Record: Motion to Open the public participation meeting.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Cassidy A. Hopkins J. Morgan H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (5)
Motion Passed
Recommendation: That the International Food Festival to be held June 26, 2015 to June 29, 2015 in Victoria Park, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Cassidy A. Hopkins J. Morgan H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (5)
Motion Passed
(See Confidential Appendix to the 2nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee enclosed for Members only.)
The Corporate Services Committee convened in camera from 1:48 PM to 2:07 PM after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matters:
(See Confidential Appendix to the 2nd Report of the Corporate Services Committee enclosed for Members only.)
The Corporate Services Committee convened in camera from 1:48 PM to 2:07 PM after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matters: