September 22, 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, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, M. Salih, M. van Holst; A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, A.L. Barbon, G. Belch, J. Braam, S. Corman, U. DeCandido, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, J. Logan, J. Lucas, V. McAlea Major, D. Popadic, J. Senese, S. Spring, L. Stevens, S. Swance
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. Residential Tax By-law for Investment in
Affordable Housing Program Project at 189 Dundas Street
That, on the recommendation of the Director of Municipal Housing, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 22, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on September 29, 2015, to tax the affordable housing property at 189 Dundas Street at an effective tax rate equal to the residential tax rate; and the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to give written notice of the by-law to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and the secretary of all area school boards.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Cassidy A. Hopkins J. Morgan H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (5)
Motion Passed
3. Residential Tax
By-law for Investment in Affordable Housing Program Project at 77 Tecumseh Avenue West
That, on the recommendation of the Director of Municipal Housing, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 22, 2015 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on September 29, 2015, to tax the affordable housing property at 77 Tecumseh Avenue West at an effective tax rate equal to the residential tax rate; and the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to give written notice of the by-law to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and the secretary of all area school boards.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Cassidy A. Hopkins J. Morgan H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (5)
Motion Passed
4. Single Source
Procurement 15-35 Custodial Services - South London Community Centre
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Financial Services, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services and the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken: a) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with Metropolitan Maintenance, 163 Stronach Crescent, London, Ontario N5V 3G5 for additional custodial maintenance services at the South London Community Centre; b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; and c) the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Cassidy A. Hopkins J. Morgan H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (5)
Motion Passed
5. City of London’s
Credit Rating
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated September 22, 2015 regarding the City of London’s Aaa credit rating BE RECEIVED for information.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Cassidy A. Hopkins J. Morgan H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (5)
Motion Passed
6. Change in Property
Ownership Fees
That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to continue to pursue opportunities to enhance the Corporation’s communication with the community; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated September 1, 2015 from Councillor V. Ridley with respect to notifying residents regarding charge in property ownership fees.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Cassidy A. Hopkins J. Morgan H.L. Usher J. Zaifman (5)
Motion Passed
The Corporate Services Committee convened in camera from 12:52 PM to 2:38 PM after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matters: