I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

Assessment Growth for 2014, Changes in Taxable Phase-In Values and Shifts in Taxation as a Result of Reassessment

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated January 21, 2014, with regard to assessment growth for 2014, BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.B. Swan, J.P. Bryant, B. Polhill, H.L. Usher (4)

3.

Declare Surplus – City-Owned Property - 575 Franklinway Gate

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Manager of Realty Services, with respect to a portion of the vacant City-owned property, municipally known as 575 Franklinway Gate, described as Concession 5, Part Lot 10, Plan 1028, Part Lot 20, Plan EER14204, Parts 1 and 2, measuring approximately 21’ X 188’ (6.4m x 57.3m), containing an area of approximately 3,948 square feet (366.78 square meters), the following actions be taken:

a)         the subject property BE DECLARED surplus; and

b)         the subject property BE OFFERED for sale to the abutting property owners at fair market value, failing which it will be tendered for sale in accordance with the Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy.

4.

2014 General Insurance Renewal

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, on the advice of the Risk Manager, the general insurance program BE CONTINUED for 2014 on behalf of The Corporation of the City of London, Covent Garden Market Corporation, London Convention Centre Corporation, London Police Services Board, London Public Library Board, Museum London, London Middlesex Housing Corporation and the Middlesex-London Health Unit for a total annual premium of $3,094,696.28 inclusive of sales tax.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.B. Swan, J.P. Bryant, B. Polhill, H.L. Usher (4)

5.

Expenses - Ontario Ombudsman's Investigation

That the following actions be taken with respect to the City Solicitor's report dated January 21, 2014, providing information about the costs relating to the Ontario Ombudsman’s investigation into whether Members of Council for the City of London held an improper closed meeting on February 23, 2013:

a)         the City Solicitor’s report BE RECEIVED for information; and

b)         the City Solicitor BE REQUESTED to report back on how the City Solicitor's Office can be involved in future indemnification situations for Members of Council, should they arise, to ensure the legal counsel fees are reasonable in the circumstances.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.B. Swan, J.P. Bryant, B. Polhill, H.L. Usher (4)

6.

New Initiatives - 2014 Municipal Election

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the staff report dated January 21, 2014, providing an update on new initiatives for the 2014 Municipal Election, BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.B. Swan, J.P. Bryant, B. Polhill, H.L. Usher (4)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

7.

Appointment to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That Saman Raufi BE APPOINTED as a Voting Member on the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2015.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.B. Swan, J.P. Bryant, B. Polhill, H.L. Usher (4)

8.

Fanshawe College and Western University Representation on City of London Advisory Committees

Recommendation:  That the following individuals from Fanshawe College and Western University BE APPOINTED to the specified Advisory Committees for the term ending February 28, 2015:

a)         Accessibility Advisory Committee (Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student):

·         Sabrina Dent (Fanshawe College)

b)         Advisory Committee on the Environment (Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student):

·         Keir Jack (Fanshawe College)

c)         Creative City Committee (Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student):

·         Allayna Eizenga (Fanshawe College)

d)         London Housing Advisory Committee (Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student):

·         Alan Bushell (Fanshawe College)

e)         Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student):

·         Richard Sookraj (Western University)

f)         Transportation Advisory Committee (Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student):

• Amir Eftekarpour (Western University)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.B. Swan, J.P. Bryant, B. Polhill, H.L. Usher (4)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

9.

ADDED - Agreement with the Province of Ontario to Participate in the Ontario Certified Site Program with the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment for 2575 Boyd Court, Innovation Park - Phase IV

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Director of Intergovernmental and Community Liaison, the proposed by-law, included as Appendix A to the staff report dated January 21, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of January 28, 2014 to:

a)         approve the agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment, for promotion of 2575 Boyd Court, Innovation Park, Phase IV, as an “Investment Ready: Certified Site”; and

b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement in (a) above.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.B. Swan, J.P. Bryant, B. Polhill, H.L. Usher (4)

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

C-1.

A matter pertaining to the purpose of instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to, prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition.

VII.

ADJOURNMENT