Corporate Services Committee

Report

3rd Meeting of the Corporate Services Committee
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The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add-a-won-da-run).
We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit today.
As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.
PRESENT:
  • Councillors H. McAlister (Chair), 
  • P. Cuddy, 
  • S. Stevenson, 
  • and P. Van Meerbergen 
ABSENT:
  • C.Rahman 
ALSO PRESENT:
  • Councillor J. Pribil; L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, D. Escobar, V. Morgado, J. Paradis, T. Pollitt, E. Skalski, J. Wills.

    Remote Attendance: Councillor S. Franke, Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, S. Corman, E. Hunt, L. Stewart.

    The meeting is called to order at 1:00 PM it being noted that Councillor P. Van Meerbergen was in remote attendance.

     

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:S. Stevenson

    That consent Items 2.1 and 2.2 BE APPROVED


    Yeas: (4)P. Van Meerbergen, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, and S. Stevenson
    Absent: (1)C. Rahman


    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:S. Stevenson

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the procurement of a refrigeration condensing unit:

    a)    in accordance with Section 14.4(g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to single source the supply and installation of a refrigeration condensing unit at Argyle Arena from CIMCO Refrigeration, valued at $330,000, including contingency, excluding HST;
      
    b)    the approval a) above, BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London’s satisfactory review and confirmation of quoted pricing, terms, conditions, and entering a contract with CIMCO Refrigeration to supply and install the required condensing unit:

    c)    the financing for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report as appended to the staff report dated February 5, 2024 as Appendix "A"; and

    d)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the authorization set out in parts a) and b) above. 




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:S. Stevenson

    That the communication dated January 15, 2024 from Councillor S. Franke regarding the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors Advocacy Days from the meeting held in Ottawa, ON on November 24, 2023, BE RECEIVED for information.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Stevenson
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    That items 5.1 and 5.2 BE APPROVED


    Yeas: (4)P. Van Meerbergen, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, and S. Stevenson
    Absent: (1)C. Rahman


    Motion Passed (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Stevenson
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    That based on the application dated January 29, 2024 from London and District Myeloma Support Group, the month of March 2024 BE PROCLAIMED as Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Stevenson
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    That based on the application dated February 1, 2024 from BGC London, June 7, 2024 BE PROCLAIMED BGC Club Day.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:S. Stevenson

    That the Corporate Services Committee convenes In Closed Session to consider the following: 

    6.1 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Litigation/Potential Litigation 

    A matter pertaining to advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and advice with respect to litigation with respect to various personal injury and property damage claims against the City. 


    Yeas: (4)P. Van Meerbergen, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, and S. Stevenson
    Absent: (1)C. Rahman


    Motion Passed (4 to 0)

    The Corporate Services Committee convenes In Closed Session from 1:04 PM to 1:18 PM.


  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:S. Stevenson

    That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.




    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourned at 1:19 PM.