I.

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

1.

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

Dearness Home Community Newsletter July - 2012

Recommendation:  That the July 2012 edition of the “Dearness Newsletter” BE RECEIVED.

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

3.

Ontario Renovates Component of the Investment in Affordable Housing Program

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Director of Municipal Housing, the local Ontario Renovates Home Adaptation Program outlined in the staff report dated July 17, 2012, BE APPROVED to provide up to $3,500 in financial assistance, per unit, for support modifications and adaptations to increase accessibility related to housing; it being noted that the allocation for the Ontario Renovates Home Adaptation Program is in accordance with the Council-approved Program Delivery and Fiscal Plan and that there is sufficient federal/provincial funding for up to 28 units per year until the funding ends on March 31, 2015.  (2012-C03-00)

4.

Market Lane - Construction Contract Award

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Director of Land Use Planning, the following actions be taken with respect to Tender 12-71 Market Lane Re-Development:

a)            the bid submitted by PLS Landscaping and Excavation Limited, 1124 Gainsborough Road, London, Ontario N6H 5N1 at their tendered price of $602,775.00, including contingency, HST extra, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that PLS Landscaping and Excavation Limited is the low bid and meets the terms, conditions and specifications in all areas; 

b)            the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Source of Financing Report” attached to the staff report dated July 17, 2012 as Appendix “A”;

c)            the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all of the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract, and;

d)            the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing purchase orders or contract record relating to this matter.  (2012-D07-00)

5.

Request for Renaming of Riverside Park

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, with the concurrence of the Manager, Parks Planning & Design, the following actions be taken with respect to the renaming of the eastern half of Riverside Park:

a)         the renaming of the eastern half of  Riverside Park to  M. A. Baran Park BE APPROVED;

b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to make the necessary arrangements for the appropriate recognition with respect to a) above; and,

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community Services Committee with respect to a review of Council Policy 3(7), the “Naming/Re-naming or Dedicating of Municipal Property, Buildings and Park Elements Policy,” with specific attention to considerations for public consultation in the process, the timing of announcements and confidentiality of applications.  (2012-E06-00)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

(Confidential Appendix to the 10th Report enclosed for Members only.)

The Community Services Committee convened in camera from 7:20 PM to 7:22 PM, after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matter:

C-1.

A personal matter pertaining to indentifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the Awarding of the 2012 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships

VII.

ADJOURNMENT