May 22, 5:00 pm, Council. Full Agenda: http://bit.ly/J4B8fp
#1 – 5:05 pm. Council convenes at Strategic Priorities & Policy Cte. representing shareholders of London Hydro. Purpose is to hear London Hydro Annual Report: http://bit.ly/J4B8fp
Finance & Admin. Report. Recommendations are straight forward. To acess report: http://bit.ly/J4B8fp
Civic Works Cte Report. Recommendations are fairly straightforward. One item that may be of interest is # 21 – the recommendation for shared utility service model. http://bit.ly/J4B8fp
Planning & Environment Report. Recommendations straightforward. Of interest may be #5 – McCormick Area Study Economic Analysis and #7 – Urban Forest Effects Analysis. http://bit.ly/J4B8fp
Community Services Cte. Report. A recommendation that may generate discussion is #4 – Summit baseball logo. http://bit.ly/J4B8fp
Strategic Priorities & Policy Cte. Report. A number of interesting background report include: Development charges background, strategic framework for non-profits, southwest area servicing strategy and growth. http://bit.ly/J4B8fp
Investment & Economic Prosperity Cte. Report. The framework for establishing an economic baseline and citizen engagement in this process. http://bit.ly/J4B8fp
Public Safety Cte. Report. Item of interest is the nuisance by-law. http://bit.ly/J4B8fp

IMO – Items to watch on city hall agendas this week.
May 14, 4:00 pm. Civic Works Committee: Full agenda: http://bit.ly/KdvCME
#3 – Report on Dundas St. redevelopment. Recommending a scoping project to work out logistics.
#17 – LTC Annual report including trasit services changes to 7 routes.
#21 – Update shared Utilities Model

May 14, 7:00 pm. Community Services Committee: Full agenda: http://bit.ly/J1hiI1
#4 – Response from Summit baseball team regarding the “London Rippers” logo. They are not interested in changing the logo.

May 17, 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Special Council Meeting. Full agenda: http://bit.ly/JkjncE

Items of Interest on Committee Agenda’s
May 7, 1:00 pm. Finance & Administrative Services Committee. Full Report: http://bit.ly/IOZiMZ
# 4 – Renewal of various city and county municipal service agreements. Arbitration decisions in other regions may have an impact on funds. Since annexation, 1993, the city has paid $1 million to county and would like to exit this agreement: http://bit.ly/KjltLB
#5 – The provincial budget included a deferral of previously scheduled tax cuts on the education portion of business property tax portion. This change translates into a $10 million dollar deferral for commercial and industrial properties in London: http://bit.ly/L97o6n

May 7, 4:00 pm. Planning & Environment Committee. Full report: http://bit.ly/IujZM1
#5 – Economic Analysis of the McCormick Area Plan: http://bit.ly/J26kOq & http://bit.ly/IMuGMV
#7 – Summary of the Urban Forest & development of Urban Forest Strategy: http://bit.ly/IK4tS9
#15 – Installation of Sanitary Trunk Sewer within buffer zone of a Provincially Significant Wetland: http://bit.ly/IBNiAa

May 8, 3:30 pm. Investment & Economic Prosperity Committee. Full report: http://bit.ly/Jk12Nx
#5 – 3:40 pm – delegation of city treasurer to discuss establishing the economic baseline: http://bit.ly/Iukkyc & http://bit.ly/IuknKh
#6 – 4:10 pm – delegation regarding communication and engagement for economic prosperity plan: http://bit.ly/IQSTo9

May 10, 3:00 pm. Public Safety Committee. Full report: http://bit.ly/KmNeqm
#2 – Public Nuisance By-law: http://bit.ly/Izx0sN

April 30, 4 pm. Strategic Priorities & Policy Cte. Full agenda: http://bit.ly/IegWY5
#2 – Development Charges background info & process for new DC study: http://bit.ly/Iehdu0
# 3 – New assessment growth policy. Estabishes good financial policy for using assessment growth: http://bit.ly/IiPISi
# 4 – 2013 Budget targets. There will be a lot of discussion as the Treasurer has already reduced a 5.5% tax increase down to 3.8%. Lots of good info in report if taxes interests you. London tax rate is below comparator average for all classes: residential, commercial and industrial:  http://bit.ly/IhzA6s
#5 – Funding framework to non-profits delivering city services: http://bit.ly/JSGCzQ
#7 – Southwest Area Plan Servicing Strategy. Outlines policy for servicing land as growth occurs: http://bit.ly/KnF8rU

May 1, 3:00 pm. Investment & Economic Prosperity Cte: Full agenda: http://bit.ly/IAtCvv
#2 – Discussion about Paul Huberts “Hire 1″ plan: http://bit.ly/IlRAgB
#3 – Discussion about “Timelines – Expressions of Interest – Economic Development Initiatives. No details or report provided.

May 1, 4:00 pm. Special Planning Cte. Mtg. Purpose of the mtg. is to receive a staff report on Emerald Ash Borer strategy that arose from community concerns in west London. http://bit.ly/JSN1La

May 1, 5:00 pm. Council. Full agenda: http://bit.ly/IhDbBn
A motion to change the orders of the day will be made so that the following items will be timed. 5:30 pm. FAC recommendation on Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement with European Union. 5:30 pm. Discussion about development on Reservoir Hill. 7:30 pm. Fluoride debate.
Recommendations of Community Services Cte. http://bit.ly/JENmwg
Recommendations of Finance & Admin. Cte. http://bit.ly/Ifyi8a
Recommendations of Civic Works Cte. http://bit.ly/IeqJ0j
Recommendations of Planning & Environment Cte. http://bit.ly/IlQTSz & http://bit.ly/Km2TVt

April 23, 4pm. Civic Works Cte: Full agenda: http://bit.ly/HYg5Ai
Majority of the agenda relates to approval for infrastructure life cycle repairs, roads sewers.
#3 – Discussion & debate around fluoride in drinking water: http://bit.ly/HYEu71
#16 – 4:15 pm. – Tender for full reconstruction of Horton St.with good attention to urban design: http://bit.ly/HVqbRZ
#17 – 4:30 pm. – Information report on Solid Waste update on Material Recycling Facility, landfill capacity, biogass, green bin pilot, resource recovery technology: http://bit.ly/JUs38G

April 23, 7:00 pm. Community Services Committee: Full report: http://bit.ly/I8cOMD
Relatively light agenda. Information items include orientation of Middlesex London Health Unit and update on Goodwill Project.

April 24, 7:00 pm. Planning Committee
The special mtg. has been called to deal with the site plan application for development on Reservoir Hill – 940 Springbank Dr. The file has been to Ontario Municipal Board a number of times and subject to much media debate. Staff report: http://bit.ly/JsySS6  London Free Press article: http://bit.ly/HR60j4

April 16, 1:00 pm. Finance & Administration Cte. Full agenda: http://bit.ly/IMYJko
#4 – Annual Compliance Report of Goods & services: http://bit.ly/HFUTvv & http://bit.ly/ID29JW & http://bit.ly/HQsm6X & http://bit.ly/IDkwvH
#9 – Discussion re; Comprehensive Economic & Trade Agreement with European Union: http://bit.ly/HFIGbu
#10 – 1:10 pm Public Meeting regarding Amendments to the Council Procedural By-law: http://bit.ly/Ia6Fhp
#16 – Joe Swan letter regarding complaints to Ombudsman: http://bit.ly/IJpMle
April 16, 4:00 pm. Planning & Environment Cte. Full agenda: http://bit.ly/HHtRE2
No controvesial items on this agenda. Of interest may be a report by the Westmount Hills Residents Association regarding emerald ash borer strategy: http://bit.ly/HEN4c7
April 17, 3:30 pm. Investment & Economic Prosperity Cte. Full agenda: http://bit.ly/HPQMhI
#2 – Hire 1 Initiative: http://bit.ly/HElvPL  Cncllr Huberts presentation:http://bit.ly/IQ7ES2
#5 – 3:40 pm delegation by Corp. Communications re: Citizen engagement & Communication of the Investment & Economic Prospertiy Plan:http://bit.ly/HElL1n

April 10, 3 pm. Special Planning & Environment Cte. Full agenda: http://bit.ly/HlBbc2
#2 – Revised site plan for 160 Sunningdale Road W.
#3 – Staff report to designate 1576 Richmond St (near Sunnyside) as a heritage property.

April 10, 5pm. Council. Full agenda: http://bit.ly/HjoIVk
Recommendations of the Planning & Environment Cte. A number of items may generate discussion. Click on full Council agenda above and link to PEC for recommendations.
#12 e) Designation of 1576 Richmond St. N. (subject of special PEC mtg. noted above)
#20 – Recommendation to approve site plan for 580 Fanshawe Pk. Rd.
#21 – 1461 Huron St. Redevelopment of NW corner at Adelaide.
#23 – Approval of a development application for 73, 77, 81 and 91 Southdale Road East against the recommendation of staff.
#26 – Recommendation for approval of the Downtown Heritage Conservation District
#28 – 160 Sunningdale Rd. W. (subject of special PEC mtg. noted above)
Recommendations of the Community Services Cte. A number of items may generate discussion. Click on full Council agenda link noted above and link to Community Services Report for recommendations.
#4 – Tender for Forks of Thames Lookout.
#11 – Psychiatric survivors, poverty and social inclusion. Staff to provide a progress report.
#15a ii) Recommendation to re-establish the annual Affordable Housing Reserve fund contribution at $2M
Recommendations of the Finance & Admin. Cte. A number of items may generate discussion. Click on full Council agenda link noted above and link to Finance & Admin. Report for recommendations.
#3 – Breakdown of Mayor’s Office Expenses.
#7 – Operating Budget Status. Outlines how surplus will be used. Contrary to policy no $’s are being used to pay down debt.
#8 – Council annual salary increase.
#11 – Normal School. Request for longer review process.
Recommendations of Civic Works Cte. A number of items may generate discussion. Click on full Council agenda link noted above and link to Civic Works Report for recommendations.
#20 – Changes to Downtown Parking fees.
#27 – Dundas St. “Shave & Pave” and future reconstruction plans.
#31 & #32 – Fixed water and sanitary sewer rates.
Recommendations of Public Safety Cte.
#2 – Public Nuisance By-Law.

April 2, 4pm.  Community Services Cte.  Agenda: http://bit.ly/HuD6WG
#4 – Tender for the lookout at the Forks: http://bit.ly/H1L9hu
#6 – Partnership with Fed’s – London requested to serve as sponsor and project manager for 24 mo. research project aimed at reducing homelessness: http://bit.ly/H1lodM
#7 – Update in delivery plan for affordable housing: http://bit.ly/HpH7iB
#11 – Presentation on Poverty & Social Inclusion: http://bit.ly/HvMfgv
#12 – Proposed convert-to-rent program: http://bit.ly/Hm3yjg
#13 – Housing supplement program changes: http://bit.ly/HpHWI0
#14 – Revisions to affordable housing capital reserve fund policy: http://bit.ly/GZt6Z2

April 2, 4pm. Civic Works Cte. Agenda: http://bit.ly/H1MTY8
Majority of the agenda is for infrastructure, rehabilitation and repair approvals for upcoming construction season.
#13 – List of road rehabilitation projects to be tendered: http://bit.ly/HumuQr
#20 – New parking fees by-law:http://bit.ly/H0shhC
#24 – New sidewalks Windermere, Freemont, Melsandra Ave:http://bit.ly/H1D0Xs
#30 – 5:00 pm. London Road Safety Strategy – http://bit.ly/GYU5Q2
#31 – 6:15 pm. Water conservation has overshot projections. As a result, the current water and sewer rates do not provide enough funds to operate and maintain system: http://bit.ly/Huqvo0

April 2, 6:00 pm. Public Saftey Committee. Agenda: http://bit.ly/H47CsL
#2 – Public Nuisance By-law: http://bit.ly/H0Aajw By-law: http://bit.ly/GYUPVi & http://bit.ly/H2oClt

April 4, 3:30 pm. Service Review Cte. Agenda:
#4 – Results Based Accountability and the Business Planning Process: http://bit.ly/H6sf7D

March 26th, 1:00 pm. Finance & Admin. Cte. Full agenda: http://bit.ly/GPYpFC
#3 – Mayor’s office expenses: http://bit.ly/Ha6x1N
#6 – 2011 Capital Budget status fourth quarter: http://bit.ly/GQsJAS
#7 – 2011 Operating Budget status fourth quarter: http://bit.ly/H4j3fN
#8 – Elected Officials Remuneration: http://bit.ly/GTW7Ee
#11 – Normal School – 165 Elmwood Ave. Recommendation advising Province of the importance of the building and grounds and requesting time for due diligence and partnerships for potential re-use: http://bit.ly/GRwjsA  &  http://bit.ly/GU8QpQ
#19 – Tender proposal for cellular service for Corporation of City of London: http://bit.ly/GND5x7
#21 – Tax Policy change recommendations: http://bit.ly/H4IS4k  &  http://bit.ly/Hab1W1

March 26th, 4:00 pm. Planning & Environ. Cte. Full agenda: http://bit.ly/GSRwxW
#14 – 940 Springbank Dr. – Reservoir Hill. Alan Patton delegation requesting site plan be moved forward: http://bit.ly/GRMybf
#26 – Recommendation to adopt the Downtown Heritage Master Plan: http://bit.ly/HahPTH
#28 – 160 Sunningdale Rd. Approval for apartment building and subdivision: http://bit.ly/GQwpCx
#29 – 255 South Carriage Road & 1331 Hyde Park Road: http://bit.ly/GUc5gM

March 27th, 3:30 pm. Investment & Economic Prosperity Cte. Full agenda: http://bit.ly/H5SNEz
#3 – Staff will present a process to deal with an Investment & Economic Prosperity Plan: http://bit.ly/HaqwNK