October 24, 2017, at 12:31 PM
Present:
P. Hubert ; J. Morgan, T. Park, H.L. Usher, L. Rowe (Secretary)
Absent:
J. Helmer
Also Present:
M. Cassidy, M. van Holst; M. Hayward, A.L. Barbon, B. Card, H. Chapman, I. Collins, S. Corman, B. Coxhead, J. Edmunds, P. Kokkoros, G. Kotsifas, S. La Forge, S. Maguire, D. Mounteer, S. Raycroft, M. Ribera, C. Saunders, E. Soldo, B. Warner, B. Westlake-Power, P. Yeoman, G. Zhang
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed: a) Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of this Report having to do with the Tax Adjustment Agenda, specifically as it relates to Application No. 2017-14, by indicating that she owns property in the area of the subject property. b) Councillor J. Morgan disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of this Report having to do with the Tax Adjustment Agenda, specifically as it relates to Application No. 2016-123, as he is involved in a separate property matter with the assessed party.
2. Proposed Election
Sign By-law
That the attached revised proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 30, 2017 to repeal By-law No. E-180-305, being the “Election Campaign Sign By-law” and to replace it with a new Election Sign By-law which reflects the direction of the Municipal Council; it being noted that the revised by-law includes an extension to the sign removal period from 72 hours to 96 hours.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: P. Hubert J. Morgan (1) T. Park H.L. Usher (3)
Motion Passed
Motion to Amend the permitted sign height to 1.2 metres.
Motion Failed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: P. Hubert J. Morgan H.L. Usher (2) T. Park (2)
Motion Failed
Motion to Approve an extension to the period for the removal of signs from 72 hours to 96 hours.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J. Morgan P. Hubert (1) T. Park H.L. Usher (3)
Motion Passed
3. Tax Adjustment
Agenda
That the recommendations contained in the Tax Adjustment Agenda dated October 24, 2017 BE APPROVED; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance to speak before the Corporate Services Committee, at the public hearing associated with the Tax Adjustment Agenda.
Motion to Approve all applications except Application No. 2016-123 and Application No. 2017-14.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: P. Hubert J. Morgan T. Park H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
Motion to Approve Application No. 2016-123.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: P. Hubert T. Park H.L. Usher (3) RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)
Motion Passed
Motion to Approve Application 2017-14.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: P. Hubert J. Morgan H.L. Usher (3) RECUSED: T. Park (1)
Motion Passed
Motion to Open the Public Participation Meeting.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: P. Hubert J. Morgan T. Park H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
Motion to Close the Public Participation Meeting.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: P. Hubert J. Morgan T. Park H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
4. Tribunal -
Development Charge Complaint - 1030 Elias Street
That, after convening as a tribunal under section 27 of Part IV of By-law C.P.-1496-244 to hear a complaint under section 20 of the Development Charges Act, by Junction Climbing Centre Inc., the operator of a portion of the building situated at 1030 Elias Street, regarding the development charges imposed by The Corporation of the City of London in connection with development on the land known as 1030 Elias Street, as detailed in the attached Record of Proceeding, the complaint BE DISMISSED on the basis that the Tribunal finds that the calculation of the applicable development charges was made in accordance with the Development Charges By-law and the complainant has not demonstrated that the complaint meets the grounds articulated in Section 28 of the Development Charges By-law.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: P. Hubert J. Morgan T. Park H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
Motion to Approve that the Corporate Services Committee now convene as a tribunal under section 27 of Part IV of By-law C.P.-1496-244 to hear a complaint under section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and provide the complainant an opportunity to make representations.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: P. Hubert J. Morgan T. Park H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
Motion to Approve that the Corporate Services Committee adjourn as an administrative tribunal and reconvene as the Corporate Services Committee in open session.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: P. Hubert J. Morgan T. Park H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
5. Council Policy -
Use of Corporate Resources During a Municipal Election Year
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the revised by-law appended to the memorandum dated September 27, 2017, from the City Clerk, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 30, 2017 to implement a Council Policy regarding the use of City of London resources for Municipal Election purposes.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: P. Hubert J. Morgan (1) T. Park H.L. Usher (3)
Motion Passed
6. London I♥Beer
Holiday Festival - Request for Designation as a Municipally Significant Event
That the London I♥Beer Holiday Festival, to be held on November 25, 2017 at the London Convention Centre from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, BE DESIGNATED as an event of municipal significance in the City of London.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: P. Hubert J. Morgan T. Park H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
7. Corporate Services
Committee Deferred Matters List
That the revised Corporate Services Committee Deferred Matters List, as of October 11, 2017, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that Item 1.3 was removed as the Governance Working Group is also looking at this matter.
Motion to Approve receipt of the Deferred Matters List, as amended.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: P. Hubert J. Morgan T. Park H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
Motion to Amend the Deferred List to remove 1.3 as it is a duplication of work already being undertaken by the Governance Working Group.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: P. Hubert J. Morgan T. Park H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
The Corporate Services Committee convened in camera from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matters:
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: P. Hubert J. Morgan T. Park H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
The meeting adjourned at 3:01 PM.