I.

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

1.

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J.B. Swan disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2i) of this Report having to do with a presentation from Grand Theatre, which includes a proposed concert hall, by indicating that he is employed by Orchestra London, which currently operates a concert hall.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

2.

Investment and Economic Prosperity Proposals

a)

Investment and Economic Prosperity Process Overview

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received a presentation from Martin Hayward, City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer entitled  “Investment and Economic Prosperity Process Overview”, providing an overview of the process to evaluate economic prosperity proposals.

b)

Western University - Downtown Campus 

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Amit Chakma, President, Western University and Janice Deakin, Vice-President, Western University entitled “Western’s Proposal For a Downtown Campus In the City of London’s Civic Square Facilities” and the attached document entitled “Western’s Proposal for a Downtown Campus”, providing an overview of Western University’s proposal to create a downtown campus through the acquisition City lands and funding in support of this initiative; it being understood that the proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the established criteria.

c)

Fanshawe College - Future Plans for Growth

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Howard Rundle, Fanshawe College and Britta Winther providing an update with respect to Fanshawe College’s activities regarding a downtown campus.

d)

St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation - Fueling Care Innovation and Research Innovation

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Jeff Macoun and Dr. Gillian Kernaghan, St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, entitled “The Next Step in Healthcare Innovation for our Community” requesting funding for additional research initiatives; it being understood that the proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the established criteria.

e)

Pillar Non-profit Network - Social Innovation Shared Space

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Michelle Baldwin, Pillar Nonprofit Network, entitled “Where Change Happens”, with respect to a request for funding in support of the creation of a shared space to spark social innovation among nonprofits, social enterprises, social purpose businesses and entrepreneurs; it being understood that the proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the established criteria.

f)

Biz Inc. - Student Business Incubator

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from John Pollock, BizInc., with respect to a request for funding to continue to support a student-focused business incubator at Western University and Fanshawe College; it being understood that the proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the established criteria.

g)

Museum London - Past Future Forks

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Patrick Mahon, Museum London, entitled “The Past, The Future, The Forks”, with respect to a request for funding to support the proposed consolidation of Museum London and the Children’s Museum; it being understood that the proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the established criteria.

h)

Fincore Canada - SoHo Medical Lifestyle Development

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to the development proposal from Fincore Canada for the lands at South Street and Wellington Road:

i)     it BE NOTED that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Bob Robinson, Fincore Canada, entitled “SoHo Wellington Centre” with respect to a SoHo Medical Lifestyle Development on lands located at South Street and Wellington Road, it being understood that the proposal will be evaluated; in accordance with the established criteria; and,

ii)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to ensure that the planning processes related to this proposal are undertaken in a timely manner, in accordance with provincial legislation.

i)

Grand Theatre Expansion

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Ron Koudys, Grand Theatre, with respect to a request for funding to support the proposed expansion to the current facility to accommodate a 400-seat and a 1200-seat performance hall; it being understood that the proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the established criteria.

j)

Canadian Federation of Business & Professional Women - Women's Empowerment Principles

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to the presentation from the Canadian Federation of Business & Professional Women regarding the Women’s Empowerment Principles:

i)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements for The Corporation of the City of London to be a signatory to the Women’s Empowerment Program;

ii)    the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) BE REQUESTED to support this Program; and,

iii)   the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to meet with representatives of the Canadian Federation of Business & Professional Women to determine how the City of London can create measurements to determine its success in meeting the principles outlined in the Women’s Empowerment Program;

it being noted that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Doris Hall, Canadian Federation of Business & Professional Women, related to this matter.

k)

London Small Business Centre - Micro Loan Program for Entrepreneurs

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Steve Pellarin, London Small Business Centre, requesting financial support for micro loans for small businesses; it being understood that the proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the established criteria.

l)

Kilmer Brownfield Management Limited - Remediation and Rezoning to Facilitate the Redevelopment of 111 Horton Street East (the Hydro Lands)

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Pamela Kraft, Kilmer Brownfield Management Limited, with respect to a proposed partnership with the City of London to remediate and develop the London Hydro lands; it being understood that the proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the established criteria.

m)

The London Multicultural Community Association - London Immigrant Business Entrepreneurship Accelerator Centre

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Jack Malkin, The London Multicultural Community Association, entitled “London Immigrant Business Entrepreneur Accelerator Centre”, with respect to a request for funding to establish the Accelerator Centre; it being understood that the proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the established criteria.

n)

Western Fair District - Modernizing Land Based Gambling in Ontario

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to the Western Fair District presentation regarding the establishment of Ontario Gaming Zones:

i)     the Ontario Lottery Gaming Commission and the Provincial Government BE ADVISED that The Corporation of the City of London acknowledges the continuation of the Western Fair District (WFD) as a gaming site and as a potential site for an expanded gaming program;

ii)     the WFD BE REQUESTED to report back at a future Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee (IEPC) meeting on the potential impacts that an expanded gaming program at the WFD would have on the community; and,

iii)   the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements to hold a Public Participation Meeting before the IEPC, at an appropriate time, to receive public input regarding an expanded gaming program;

it being noted that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Hugh Mitchell, Western Fair District, regarding this matter.

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

VI.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:21 PM.