Corporate Services Committee

Report

2nd Meeting of the Corporate Services Committee

Monday, January 09, 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, Metis and Inuit people 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 S. Lewis (Chair), 
• H. McAlister, 
• S. Stevenson, 
• S. Trosow, 
• D. Ferreira, 
• and Mayor J. Morgan

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor J. Pribil; L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, S. Corman, M. Goldrup, A. Hagan, A. Job, J. Taylor,  B. Westlake-Power

  Remote Attendance: Councillors P. Cuddy, C. Rahman; B. Card, D. Dubois, A. Dunbar, P. Kokkoros, M. Schulthess

  The meeting is called to order at 12:00 PM. 

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That consent items 2.1 to 2.6, BE APPROVED. 

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, H. McAlister, S. Stevenson, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.1

Argyle Business Improvement Area 2023 Proposed Budget – Municipal Special Levy

• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Argyle Business Improvement Area:
  
  a)    the Argyle Business Improvement Area proposed 2023 budget submission in the amount of $295,620 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A”, as appended to the staff report;
  
  b)    the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2023 fiscal year for the purposes of the Argyle Business
  Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $215,000;
  
  c)    a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law A.-6873-292 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and
  
  d)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Schedule “C”, with respect to a Municipal Special Levy for the Argyle Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area 2023 Proposed Budget – Municipal Special Levy

• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area:
  
  a)    the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area proposed 2023 budget submission in the amount of $115,065 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report;
   
  b)    the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2023 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $70,000:
  
  c)    a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law C.P.-1528-486 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and
  
  d)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Schedule “C”, with respect to a Municipal Special Levy for the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

Hyde Park Business Improvement Area 2023 Proposed Budget – Municipal Special Levy

• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area:
  
  a)    the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area proposed 2023 budget submission in the amount of $780,000 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report;
  
  b)    the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2023 fiscal year for the purposes of the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $530,000;
  
  c)    a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1519-490 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and
  
  d)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Schedule “C”, with respect to a Municipal Special Levy for the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023. 

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

London Downtown Business Association 2023 Proposed Budget – Municipal Special Levy

• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Downtown Business Association:
  
  a)    the London Downtown Business Association proposed 2023 budget submission in the amount of $1,920,043 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report;
   
  b)    the amount to be raised by the Corporation of the City of London for the 2023 fiscal year for the purposes of the London Downtown Business Association and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $1,943,343;
  
  c)    a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-2 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and
  
  d)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Schedule “C”, with respect to a Municipal Special Levy for the London Downtown Business Association BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.5

Old East Village Business Improvement Area 2023 Proposed Budget – Municipal Special Levy

• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area:
  
  a)    the Old East Village Business Improvement Area proposed 2023 budget submission in the amount of $250,350 BE APPROVED as outlined in Schedule “A” as appended to the staff report;
  
  b)    the amount to be raised by The Corporation of the City of London for the 2023 fiscal year for the purposes of the Old East Village Business Improvement Area and pursuant to subsection 208(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE FIXED at $42,000;
  
  c)    a special charge BE ESTABLISHED for the amount referred to in part b), above, by a levy in accordance with By-law CP-1 as amended; it being noted that the special charge shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll pursuant to subsection 208(7) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and
  
  d)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Schedule “C”, with respect to a Municipal Special Levy for the Old East Village Business Improvement Area BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.6

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation - Amendment to the Municipality Contribution Agreement

• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 9, 2023 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 24, 2023 to:
  
  a)    approve the Amendment to the Municipality Contribution Agreement (Appendix "A", Schedule 1) between the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and The Corporation of the City of London (“Amending Agreement”);
  
  b)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement; 
  
  c)    delegate authority to the City Treasurer, or written delegate, to approve further amending agreements to the Municipality Contribution Agreement between the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and The Corporation of the City of London (“Agreement”); and to the Mayor and Clerk to execute future amending agreements; and
  
  d)    authorize the City Treasurer, or written delegate, to execute any reports or documents required under the Agreement.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

  That items 4.2 to 4.6, BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, H. McAlister, S. Stevenson, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

4.2

Application - Issuance of Proclamation - Sikh Heritage Month

• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

  That based on the application dated November 21, 2022 from the London Sikh Society, the month of April 2023 BE PROCLAIMED Sikh Heritage Month.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

4.3

Application - Issuance of Proclamation - International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Mutilation/Cutting

• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

  That based on the application dated December 7, 2022 from End FGM Canada Network, February 6, 2023 BE PROCLAIMED International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Mutilation/Cutting.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

4.4

Application - Issuance of Proclamation - Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month

• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

  That based on the application dated December 8, 2022 from the London and District Myeloma Support Group, the month of March 2023 BE PROCLAIMED as Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

4.5

Application - Issuance of Proclamation - Black History Month

• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

  That based on the application dated December 6, 2022 from WeBridge Community Services, the month of February 2023 BE PROCLAIMED as Black History month. 

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

4.6

Application - Issuance of Proclamation - National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia

• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

  That based on the application from Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Implementation Body, January 29, 2023 BE PROCLAIMED as National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

4.1

Application - Issuance of Proclamation - Wear Red Canada Campaign

• Moved by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That the application dated November 22, 2022 from Canadian Women's Heart Health Alliance with respect to Wear Red Canada Campaign BE RECEIVED and it being noted that the City Clerk will follow up with the applicant with respect to the policy requirements.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, H. McAlister, S. Stevenson, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Confidential (Enclosed for Members only.)

• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: S. Stevenson

  That the Corporate Services Committee convenes in Closed Session to consider the following:
  
  6.1 Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations
  
  A matter pertaining to labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to the Corporation’s association or unions, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose.   

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, H. McAlister, S. Stevenson, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

  The Corporate Services Committee convenes in Closed Session from 12:17 PM to 12:23 PM.

  
  

7.

Adjournment

• Moved by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 12:28 PM.