February 5, 2019, at 12:30 PM

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1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests are disclosed.

2.   Consent

Moved by P. Van Meerbergen

Seconded by J. Morgan

That Consent items 2.1 and 2.2 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)


2.1   RFP-18-40 Licensed Refrigeration Services Provider Irregular Result

2019-02-05 Staff Report - RFP18-40

Moved by P. Van Meerbergen

Seconded by J. Morgan

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the selection of a Licensed Refrigeration Services Provider:

a)        the proposal submitted by CIMCO Refrigeration, 651 Wilton Grove Road, London ON N6N 1N7 for the provision of refrigeration services in accordance RFP18-40 Licensed Refrigeration Services Provider, at a total estimated annual cost of $189,693.66 excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by CIMCO Refrigeration was an irregular result (only one bid received);

b)        the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract; and

c)        the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval.

Motion Passed


2.2   Provincial Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program 2018/2019

2019-02-05 Staff Report - Provincial Gas Tax Funding

Moved by P. Van Meerbergen

Seconded by J. Morgan

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated February 5, 2019 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on February 12, 2019 to authorize the Mayor and the Managing Director Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, to execute a Letter of Agreement between the Province of Ontario and The Corporation of the City of London, with respect to the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for the Public Transportation Program.

Motion Passed


3.   Scheduled Items

3.1   Apportionment of Taxes

2019-02-05 Staff Report - Apportionment of Taxes

Moved by P. Van Meerbergen

Seconded by J. Helmer

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 5, 2019 BE APPORTIONED as indicated on the Schedules, pursuant to Section 356 of the Municipal Act, 2001; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance to speak to the Corporate Services Committee at the public hearing associated with this matter.

Motion Passed (3 to 0)


4.   Items for Direction

4.1   London Convention Centre Investment

2019-02-05 Submission - London Convention Centre Investment

Moved by J. Morgan

Seconded by P. Van Meerbergen

That the request of London Convention Centre for financial support in the amount of $500,000, for the London Convention Centre 2nd Floor Renovation Project, BE APPROVED, with the source of funding being the Economic Development Reserve Fund; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a verbal presentation and the attached information from L. Da Silva, General Manager and CEO of the London Convention Centre with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed (3 to 1)


5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.   Confidential (Enclosed for Members only.)

Moved by J. Helmer

Seconded by E. Holder

That the Corporate Services Committee convene, In Closed Session, at 1:16 PM for consideration of the following:

6.1      Personal Matters/Identifiable Individual

A matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including communications necessary for that purpose, as it relates to interviews for Eldon House Board of Directors.

6.2      Land Acquisition/Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice

A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality.

Motion Passed (4 to 0)

The Corporate Services Committee convenes, In Closed Session from 1:16 PM to 2:03 PM.


7.   Adjournment

The meeting adjourns at 2:04 PM.