November 30, 2020, at 12:00 PM
Present:
A. Kayabaga, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, E. Holder
Also Present:
J. Taylor, C. Saunders, M. Schulthess, B. Westlake-Power
L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, G. Belch, B. Card, I. Collins, S. Corman, M. Goldrup, J. Logan, S. Miller, S. Tatavarti, B. Warner
The meeting is called to order at 12:11 PM, with A. Kayabaga in the Chair, it being noted that the following Members were in E. Holder, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, M. van Holst.
1. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. Consent
Moved by J. Morgan
Seconded by J. Helmer
That the Corporate Services Committee recess for 10 minutes, due to technical issues.
Vote:
Yeas: Absent: A. Kayabaga M. van Holst E. Holder J. Helmer J. Morgan,A. Hopkins
Motion Passed (5 to 0)
The Corporate Services Committee recesses at 12:15 PM. The Committee resumes at 12:26 PM with all Members participating.
2.1 Taxation of Properties Owned by London Middlesex Community Housing Inc.
2020-11-30 Staff Report - Taxation of Properties
Moved by E. Holder
Seconded by A. Hopkins
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial, the staff report dated November 30, 2020, entitled “Taxation of Properties Owned by London Middlesex Housing Inc.,” BE RECEIVED for information.
Vote:
Yeas: A. Kayabaga E. Holder M. van Holst J. Helmer J. Morgan,A. Hopkins
Motion Passed (6 to 0)
Additional Votes:
Moved by J. Helmer
Seconded by A. Hopkins
That Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Corporate Services Committee with a phased approach of reducing the effective tax rate for London Middlesex Community Housing Inc. (LMCH) buildings, over a period of four years, to be equivalent to the residential tax rate.
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: A. Kayabaga E. Holder J. Helmer,A. Hopkins M. van Holst,J. Morgan
Motion Failed (3 to 3)
2.2 Report to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors Virtual Meeting - September 8-11, 2020
Moved by J. Morgan
Seconded by A. Hopkins
That the communication from Councillor J. Morgan regarding the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) update on board activities from the virtual meeting held on September 8-11, 2020 BE RECEIVED for information.
Vote:
Yeas: A. Kayabaga E. Holder M. van Holst J. Helmer J. Morgan,A. Hopkins
Motion Passed (6 to 0)
3. Scheduled Items
None.
4. Items for Direction
4.1 Consideration of Appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Moved by J. Helmer
Seconded by M. van Holst
That Madison Bush BE APPOINTED as a Voting Member to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2021.
Vote:
Yeas: A. Kayabaga E. Holder M. van Holst J. Helmer J. Morgan,A. Hopkins
Motion Passed (6 to 0)
5. Deferred Matters/Additional Business
5.1 AMO 2021 Conference
Moved by A. Hopkins
Seconded by A. Kayabaga
That the update from Councillor A. Hopkins, with respect to the 2021 AMO Conference, BE RECEIVED.
Motion Passed (5 to 0)
6. Confidential (Enclosed for Members only.)
Moved by A. Hopkins
Seconded by M. van Holst
That the Corporate Services Committee convene, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following:
6.1 Land Disposition / Solicitor-ClientPrivileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations
A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending disposition 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.
6.2 Personal Matters/Identifiable Individuals
A matter pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiations and pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals as it relates to employee benefits.
6.3 Litigation/PotentialLitigation / Solicitor-ClientPrivileged Advice
A matter pertaining to litigation with respect to The Corporation of the City of London v. Amal and Samir Samhouri in connection with a Default Judgment dated May 12, 2003 in Ontario Superior Court, file # 41525; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, in connection with Default Judgment dated May 12, 2003 in Ontario Superior Court, file # 41525; and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality regarding settlement negotiations and conduct of litigation in connection with the Default Judgment dated May 12, 20003 in Ontario Superior Court, file # 41525.
Vote:
Yeas: Absent: A. Kayabaga J. Morgan E. Holder M. van Holst J. Helmer,A. Hopkins
Motion Passed (5 to 0)
The Corporate Services Committee convened, In Closed Session, from 1:25 PM until 2:14 PM.
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:14 PM