August 23, 2016, at 12:02 PM
Present:
J. Morgan (Acting Chair); M. Brown; T. Park, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher;, L. Rowe (Secretary)
Absent:
J. Zaifman
Also Present:
J. Helmer, P. Hubert, M. van Holst; A. Zuidema, R. Armistead, K. Graham, M. Hayward, L. Livingstone, J. Logan, V. McAlea Major, B. McLellan (Weir, Foulds), M. Ribera, J. Smout, S. Spring, J. Taylor, B. Warner, P. Yeoman
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. STAFF REPORT -
Amendments to Council Policy Manual Review and Update of “Chapter 20 - Realty Services”
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, in order to update “Chapter 20 – Property” of the Council Policy Manual, the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law attached to the staff report dated August 23, 2016 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on August 30, 2016 to repeal and replace “Chapter 20 – Property” of the Council Policy Manual; and b) the proposed by-law attached to the staff report dated August 23, 2016 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on August 30, 2016 to repeal and replace Schedule “A” – Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy to By-law No. A.-6151-17, being “A By-law to establish policies for the sale and other disposition of land, hiring of employees, procurement of goods and services, public notice, accountability and transparency, and delegation of powers and duties, as required under section 270(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J. Morgan V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (4)
Motion Passed
3. STAFF REPORT -
Declare Surplus - Closed Road Allowance - Part of Cedarpark Crescent and all of Kilcrest Way
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the closed road allowance on Cedarpark Crescent and all of the closed road allowance on Kilcrest Way, described as Block 149 and Block 152, Plan 33M-580, containing an area of approximately 14,811 square feet (1,376 square meters): a) the subject property BE DECLARED surplus; and b) the subject property BE TRANSFERRED to the Thames Valley District School Board.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J. Morgan V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (4)
Motion Passed
4. STAFF REPORT -
Ontario150 Program Applications
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Community & Economic Innovation, the following actions be taken with respect to the Ontario150 Programs: a) the following projects BE SUPPORTED as the City of London’s submission for Ontario150 funding: i) ‘Youth Leadership Skills Program’ for the Ontario150 Partnership Program; ii) ‘London Celebrates SESQUI’ and ‘A Year of Birthday Parties on Dundas Street’ for the Ontario150 Community Celebration Program; and iii) ‘Community Kitchen Project’ for the Ontario150 Community Capital Program. b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to submit the City of London’s application for funding in advance of the program deadline.
5. STAFF REPORT -
Annual MP and MPP Meetings
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Community & Economic Innovation, the staff report dated August 23, 2016 regarding upcoming Corporate Services Committee meetings with London’s Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) BE RECEIVED for information.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J. Morgan V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (4)
Motion Passed
6. Public
Participation Meeting - Proposed Amendment to Council Procedure By-law - Acting Mayor
That the attached revised proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 30, 2016 to amend the Council Procedure By-law, By-law No. 50, to permit the Mayor to select an Acting Mayor in the absence/unavailability of the Mayor and Deputy Mayors; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, to speak before the Corporate Services Committee.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J. Morgan V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (4)
Motion Passed
Motion to Open the public participation meeting.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J. Morgan V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (4)
Motion Passed
Motion to Close the public participation meeting.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J. Morgan V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (4)
Motion Passed
7. PUBLIC SUBMISSION -
London Brewing Co-operatives Liquor Sales Licence Application
That the application of the London Brewing Co-operatives Inc. for a Manufacturer’s Limited Liquor Sales License, from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, for the purpose of serving beer for consumption by patrons at its manufacturing site, BE SUPPORTED.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J. Morgan V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (4)
Motion Passed
8. COUNCIL MEMBER
SUBMISSION - Federation of the Canadian Municipalities
That Councillor T. Park BE APPOINTED as Councillor Zaifman’s designate to attend various Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) meetings during his medical absence; it being understood that he would resume his role with FCM as soon as he is able to do so.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: J. Morgan H.L. Usher (1) V. Ridley T. Park (3)
Motion Passed
9. ADDED - Appointment to the London Hydro
Board of Directors
That, on the recommendation of the Corporate Services Committee, the attached by-law (Attachment “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held August 30, 2016 to: a) ratify and confirm the Resolution of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc., attached as Schedule “A” to the by-law; and b) authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Resolution of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc. attached as Schedule “A” to the by-law; it being noted that J. Smit was appointed in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown J. Morgan V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (5)
Motion Passed
The Corporate Services Committee convened in camera from 12:53 PM to 3:24 PM after having passed a motion to do so with respect to the following matters: