Corporate Services Committee

Report

1st Meeting of the Corporate Services Committee

Monday, December 04, 2023 at 12:00 P.m. - 1:00 P.m.

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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, 
• C.Rahman, 
• and P. Van Meerbergen 

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor J. Pribil; L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, D. Escobar, J. Paradis, T. Pollitt, R. Sanderson, E. Skalski, S. Tatavarti, B. Warner.

  Remote Attendance: S. Corman, H. McNeely, M. Schulthess

  The meeting is called to order at 12:01 PM.

   

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

1.2

Election of Vice Chair

That it BE NOTED that Councillor P. Cuddy was appointed as Vice Chair to the Corporate Services Committee by Mayoral Decision 2023-008.

2.

Consent

2.1

Demolition of City-Owned Property Buildings - 3243 Manning Drive

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the City-owned property located at 3243 Manning Drive, the following actions be taken:

  a) the improvements associated with the subject City-owned property BE RECOMMENDED for demolition; 
   
  b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary steps to demolish the buildings, including completing a request for quotation for work to be completed, obtaining a demolition permit and any other activities to facilitate demolition of the improvements on the sites detailed in the report; and

  c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Council with the income opportunities for the interim use of this land.

  it being noted that existing capital accounts and operating accounts will be drawn upon as a source of financing to carry out the subject demolitions.  

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  P. Van Meerbergen, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, and C. Rahman

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.2

Report of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors - Virtual Meeting - September 14, 2023

• Moved by: P. Van Meerbergen
  Seconded by: S. Stevenson

  That the communication from Councillor S. Franke regarding the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors update on board activities from the virtual meeting held on November 21-24, 2023, BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  P. Van Meerbergen, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, and C. Rahman

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

None.

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Confidential (Enclosed for Members only.)

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

  That the Corporate Services Committee convenes In Closed Session to consider the following:
  
  6.1    Land Acquisition/Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations
         
  A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending lease of building by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality.  
  
  6.2    Land Acquisition/Disposition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations
         
  A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality.
  
  6.3    Litigation/Potential Litigation/Matters Before Administrative Tribunals / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice    
     
  A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation with respect to the expropriation of property located at 71 Wharncliffe Road South including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, Ontario Land Tribunal Case No.:  OLT-OLT-22-002704; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, in connection with the expropriation of property located at 71 Wharncliffe Road South; and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality regarding settlement negotiations and conduct of litigation or potential litigation in connection with the expropriation of a property located at 71 Wharncliffe Road South.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  P. Van Meerbergen, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, and C. Rahman

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

  The Corporate Services Committee convenes In Closed Session from 12:08 PM to 12:25 PM.

  
  

7.

Adjournment

• Moved by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: P. Van Meerbergen

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED. 

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 12:30 PM.