February 2, 2016, at 12:00 PM

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1.   Disclosures of

Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   City of London Days

at Budweiser Gardens - United Way London & Middlesex

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, and notwithstanding Council Policy 3(8) – City of London Days 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 London & Middlesex to host the annual United Way Campaign Launch & 3M Harvest Lunch on September 15, 2016 BE APPROVED as a City of London Day at Budweiser Gardens; it being noted that only one other request has been received for 2016.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

3.   Authorization for

Temporary Borrowing

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law attached to the staff report dated February 2, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of February 16, 2016, to authorize the borrowing of certain sums to meet current expenditures of The Corporation of the City of London for the year 2016.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

4.   2016 Debenture

Issuance

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 $27,000,000, as detailed in Appendix A to the staff report dated February 2, 2016, through debentures in the capital markets with the flexibility to postpone the issuance for unfavourable market conditions.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

5.   2015 Annual Update

on Budweiser Gardens

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the 2015 Annual Report on Budweiser Gardens, attached as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated February 2, 2016, BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

6.   Corporate Credit

Cards for Council Members

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, NO ACTION BE TAKEN to issue individual corporate credit cards to each Council Member; it being noted that the limited use of the additional cards would exceed any benefits.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

7.   Appointed Citizen

Members 2015 Remuneration

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the City Clerk, the 2015 remuneration for appointed citizen members of local boards and commissions where stipends are paid BE ADJUSTED by 2.4% over 2014 effective January 1, 2015, in keeping with Council Policy 5(32), “Remuneration for Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members”; it being noted that Council Members remuneration will not be adjusted in accordance with the Policy, as Council resolved at its meeting held on April 14, 2015, that this action be deferred.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

8.   Apportionment of

Taxes

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the taxes on the blocks of land described in the Schedules appended to the staff report dated February 2, 2016 BE APPORTIONED as indicated on those Schedules, pursuant to Section 356 of the Municipal Act, 2001; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance at the public hearing associated with this matter, to speak before the Corporate Services Committee.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion to Open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion to Close the public participation meeting.

9.   Request for

Delegation Status - Amir Farahi, Executive Director, London Institute for Public Policy

That delegation status BE GRANTED to Mr. Amir Farahi, Executive Director, London Institute for Public Policy, at a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee (CSC); subject to the Civic Administration contacting the potential delegate to discuss the matter of City of London branding; it being understood that if the matter is able to be resolved at the administrative level, it may not be necessary for the delegate to appear before the CSC.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

10.   ADDED - Request for

Designation of the 14th Annual Women’s Lifestyle Show as a Municipally Significant Event

That the 14th Annual Women’s Lifestyle Show to be held on March 19 and 20, 2016 at the London Convention Centre BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion to refuse designation of the 14th Annual Women’s Lifestyle Show to be held on March 19 and 20, 2016 as an event of municipal significance.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

11.   ADDED - 2016

Council Compensation Review Task Force

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the appointment of Greg Watterton to the 2016 Council Compensation Review Task Force BE RATIFIED.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed