Corporate Services Committee

Report

5th Special Meeting of the Corporate Services Committee

Monday, March 04, 2024 at 1:00 P.m. - 2:00 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, 
• P. Van Meerbergen, 
• and Mayor J. Morgan 

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor J. Pribil; L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, I. Collins, J. Kovacs, J. Paradis, T. Pollitt, E. Skalski, S. Swance, J. Taylor.

  Remote Attendance: S. Corman.

  The meeting is called to order at 1:00 PM it being noted that Councillor P. Van Meerbergen was in remote attendance.

   

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

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

  That consent items 2.1 to 2.2 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.1

Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act Report for Calendar Year 2023

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports the report regarding the Public Sector Salary Disclosures Act, 1996, Report for Calendar Year 2023 BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

2023 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports the following actions be taken:
  
  a)    in accordance with Section 284 of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Statements of Remuneration and Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials, as appointed to the staff report dated March 4, 2024 as Appendix “A” and Appendix “B”, BE RECEIVED for information;
  
  b)    in accordance with City Council resolution of March 2012, the annual report on the Mayor’s Office’s expenditures BE RECEIVED for information; and
  
  c)    in accordance with City Council Travel and Business Expenses Policy, the Statement of Travel Expenses for Senior Administration Officials, as appended to the staff report dated March 4, 2024 as Appendix “C” and “D”, BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

(ADDED) Government Relations Consulting Assignment

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

  That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, in accordance with section 15.1 (c) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, that Coriano Capital BE APPROVED to continue to provide consulting services for government relations, strategic advisory services, and advocacy in addressing local issues and advancing the city’s interests at the federal, provincial, and local levels for a further two (2) months, which will extend their initial engagement till July 15, 2024.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	Mayor J. Morgan, P. Van Meerbergen, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, and S. Stevenson
  Nays: (1)	C. Rahman

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 1)

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

None.

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Confidential

None.

7.

Adjournment

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

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 1:18 PM.