I.

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

1.

That it BE NOTED that Councillor D. Brown disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of this Report having to do with a delegation from Coach Canada and Pacific Western regarding an intercity bus system for London, by indicating that her employer provides intercity bus service in London.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

1st Report of the Creative City Committee

Recommendation: That the 1st Report of the Creative City Committee from its meeting held on May 3, 2012, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received a verbal update from Councillor J.P. Bryant and R. Armistead regarding the Cultural Prosperity Plan.

3.

Fair-City Joint Venture Agreement Amendments

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Treasurer, the following actions be taken with respect to agreements pertaining to the Fair-City Joint Venture for the 4-Pad Arena Complex to reflect the new accounting standards applicable to the Venture:

a)         the attached proposed by-law (Appendix A) to approve the Amending Agreement to the Joint Venture Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the Western Fair Association and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of June 12, 2012; and

b)         the attached proposed by-law (Appendix B) to approve the Amending Agreement to the Loan Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the Fair-City Joint Venture and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of June 12, 2012.

4.

2011 Annual Update on the John Labatt Centre

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Treasurer, the 2011 Annual Update on John Labatt Centre BE RECEIVED for information.

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

5.

Improving the Intercity Bus System for London

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to the delegation from Coach Canada and Pacific Western regarding improving the intercity bus system for London:

a)            the presentation by J. Crowley, Vice President, Coach Canada and D. Wright, General Manager, Pacific Western Transportation, regarding “Improving the Intercity Bus System for London” BE RECEIVED;

b)            the communication from Coach Canada and Pacific Western Transportation requesting an opportunity to outline concerns regarding the current provincial regulatory environment affecting intercity bus service BE RECEIVED; and,

c)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review the information provided in a) and b), above and report back at a future meeting of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee with respect to a recommended course of action. 

it being noted that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee heard a verbal presentation from J. Crowley, Vice President, Coach Canada and D. Wright, General Manager, Pacific Western Transportation.

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

6.

Kitchener EDIF Impact Analysis 2011

Recommendation: That the communication dated January 9, 2012, from the City of Kitchener regarding the Economic Development Investment Fund (EDIF) Impact Analysis, BE RECEIVED.

7.

Request for Municipal Council Resolution Supporting Rooftop Solar Projects at 2323 Trafalgar Street and 3026 Page Street

Recommendation: That the attached communication from BrightRoof Solar BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review, with a verbal update regarding the matter to be provided by the Acting Executive Director of Planning, Engineering and Environmental Services and City Engineer at the June 12, 2012 Municipal Council Meeting.

8.

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Analogue Television Network

Recommendation: That the following actions be taken with respect to the attached communication dated June 4, 2012, from M. Galizia regarding the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)  Analogue Television Network:

a)            the communication dated June 4, 2012, from M. Galizia, dated June 4, 2012 BE RECEIVED;

b)            the Mayor BE REQUESTED to write to the CBC requesting reconsideration of their decision to shut down their over the air television transmission to the London market and the analogue TV Network, including local repeaters of CBC in both French and English and to replace the two transmitters with at least one digital transmitter;

c)            the Mayor BE REQUESTED to write to the Federal Minister responsible for oversight of the Canadian Radio-Television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to request reconsideration of the CBC’s decision noted in b), above;

d)            other Southwestern Ontario municipalities affected by this decision, as well as the Southwest Economic Alliance, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the London Economic Development Corporation and local school boards,  BE REQUESTED to support London’s request;

e)            local and area Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario BE REQUESTED to support the City’s request; it being noted that the City of London is designated as a French language service provider in the areas of Ontario Works and housing by virtue of its role as Consolidated Municipal Service Manager in those areas; and,

f)          the Director of Intergovernmental and Community Liaison BE REQUESTED to investigate what steps can be taken to appeal the CBC’s decision to the CRTC.

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

The Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received a verbal update from the City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer with respect to the Agenda for the Special Meeting of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee to be held on Saturday, June 9, 2012.

VI.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:37 PM.