I.

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

1.

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J.P. Bryant disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report having to do with Western University’s Strategic Plan by indicating that her spouse is on the faculty of Western University.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

Western University's Strategic Plan

Recommendation:  That the Mayor and the City Manager BE REQUESTED to advise Western University that, further to the letter dated April 24, 2013 from the Mayor and the City Manager providing input on Western University’s strategic plan, the City of London has an interest in connecting international students within the Downtown core through a graduate program; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received an information report from the City Manager with respect to this matter.

3.

City Initiated Assessment Appeals

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, staff BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with appeals under the Assessment Act for the properties as set out in Schedule “A” appended to the staff report dated May 7, 2013.

4.

Voluntary Donations to the City of London

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to voluntary donations to the City of London:

a)            the City of London’s current practices with respect to donations to the City of London BE AFFIRMED; and

b)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to update the City of London’s website to make reference to the ability to make a donation to the City of London, in keeping with current practices.

5.

Annual Meeting Calendar

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the annual meeting calendar for the period December 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014, as appended to the staff report dated May 7, 2013, BE APPROVED; it being understood that adjustments to the calendar may be required from time to time in order to accommodate special meetings or changes to governing legislation.

6.

City of London Days - Budweiser Gardens

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, notwithstanding Council Policy 3(8) – Policy for City Events at Budweiser Gardens, which restricts a group from having more than two event days over a five year consecutive period, the request from the United Way Campaign to host the annual United Way Campaign Launch & 3M Harvest Lunch on September 19, 2013 BE APPROVED as a City of London Day at the Budweiser Gardens; it being noted that only one other request has been received for 2013.

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

7.

Welcoming the World to London Campaign

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the report dated May 7, 2013 with respect to the Welcoming the World to London Campaign BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that there will be a future report regarding next steps and the costs associated therewith; it being further noted that the Corporate Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from the Director of Corporate Communications with respect to this matter.

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

8.

Additional Information Regarding Training Expenditures for London Hydro Board Members

Recommendation:  That the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to review the appointment process for the City of London’s appointees to its local boards and commissions, with a view to ensuring the process provides for consideration of the qualifications of applicants and that any necessary changes to the appointment process are made prior to the commencement of the new Council term; it being noted that the Corporate Services Committee received a communication dated April 10, 2013, from V. Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, London Hydro Inc., with respect to the training expenditures for a board member for London Hydro.

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

None.

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

(See Confidential Appendix to the 14th Report of the Corporate Services Committee enclosed for Members only.)

The Corporate Services Committee convened in camera from 2:05 PM to 2:30 PM after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matters:

C-1.

A matter pertaining to litigation currently in the Ontario Court of Justice for the Province of Ontario effecting the municipality; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (C-1/14/CSC)

C-2.

A matter pertaining to potential litigation and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation with respect to a potential arbitration concerning the apportionment of costs for social housing, Ontario Works, Child Care and Land Ambulance between Middlesex County and the City of London. (C-2/14/CSC)

VII.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2:30 PM.