I.

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

1.

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J.B. Swan disclosed a pecuniary interests in clause 2i) of this Report pertaining to Orchestra London by indicating that he is employed by Orchestra London.

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 declined a presentation from Martin Hayward, City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer providing an overview of the process to evaluate economic prosperity proposals as the same presentation had been given at the July 18, 2012 meeting of the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee.

b)

Tourism London - Tourism as an Economic Generator

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to the proposals, submitted by John Winston, General Manager, Tourism London, regarding tourism as an economic generator:

i)             Tourism London BE REQUESTED to convene a meeting with  London’s hospitality industry to discuss the possible establishment of a Community Attraction/Event Development Fund and provide an update with respect to this matter to the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee (IEPC) in the Fall of 2012; and,

ii)            the remaining proposals submitted by Tourism London BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for evaluation in accordance with the established criteria;

 it being noted that the IEPC received a delegation from John Winston, Tourism London regarding these matters.

c)

London Convention Centre Space Enhancement

Recommendation:  That the proposal entitled “London Convention Centre Space Enhancement”, submitted by Lori Da Silva, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, London Convention Centre, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for evaluation in accordance with the established criteria, subject to the submission of a financial plan in support of the proposal;  it being noted that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Lori DaSilva, London Convention Centre.

d)

Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex Proposal

Recommendation:  That the proposal entitled “Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex”, submitted by Carol Stewart, Project Manager, Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex, BE SUPPORTED AND REFERRED to the Civic Administration for evaluation in accordance with the established criteria and to provide a potential source of financing for the initiative;    it being noted that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Anne Langille and Carol Stewart, Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex.

e)

London-Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council Job Match Network

Recommendation:  That the proposal entitled “LMIEC Job Match Network”, submitted by Jennifer Hollis, Project Manager, London-Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council, BE SUPPORTED AND BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for evaluation in accordance with the established criteria and to provide a potential source of financing for the initiative;   it being noted that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Jennifer Hollis, London Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council.

f)

Old East Village BIA - Accelerating Economic Prosperity

Recommendation:  That the proposal entitled “Accelerating Economic Prosperity in London’s Neighbourhoods”, submitted by Sarah Merritt, Manager, Old East Village Business Improvement Area, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for evaluation in accordance with the established criteria, subject to the provision of additional information with respect to the financing of the initiative; it being noted that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Sarah Merritt, Old East Village Business Improvement Area.

g)

German Solar Corporation - Solar Panels

Recommendation:  That the proposal submitted by Dennis German, President, German Solar Corporation, to utilize municipal rooftops for the installation of solar panels BE SUPPORTED IN PRINCIPLE AND BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for evaluation in accordance with the established criteria and the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy with a report back to the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee (IEPC) in September 2012; it being noted that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Dennis German, German Solar Corporation.

h)

560 & 562 Wellington Street Residential Condominium Project

Recommendation:  That the proposal entitled “Auburn Developments Inc. - 560, 562 Wellington Street, London Residential Condominium Project”, submitted by Stephen Stapleton, Vice President, Auburn Development Inc., BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Steve Stapleton and Hugh Handy, Auburn Developments.

i)

Orchestra London - Music London

Recommendation:  That the proposal entitled “Music London”, submitted by David Canton, Chair, Facility Planning Committee, Orchestra London, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to evaluate and report back on the proposed governance structure of Centennial Hall and for evaluation in accordance with the established criteria; it being noted that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from David Canton, Orchestra London.

j)

My Sisters’ Place -  Prosperity Through Resiliency

Recommendation:  That the proposal entitled “Prosperity Through Resiliency”, submitted by Susan Macphail, Director of Women’s Mental Health Resources, My Sisters’ Place BE REFERRED to the Strategic Funding Process: it being noted that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Susan MacPhail, My Sister’s Place.

k)

Community Thread

Recommendation:  That the proposal entitled “Community Thread”, submitted by Ryan Craven, Program Coordinator, London Fuse, it BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for evaluation in accordance with the established criteria, subject to the submission of a business plan that demonstrates financial sustainability; it being noted that the Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee received the attached presentation from Ryan Craven, London Fuse.

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

3.

Maintain VIA Rail Passenger Service

VI.

ADJOURNMENT