William Komer Phone: 1-519-933-3524 Email: [email protected]

William Komer Phone: 1-519-933-3524 Email: William@Ltdc.Ca

London Technology Development Centre – December 4, 2012

Purpose The proposed mission of the London Technology Development Centre is to stimulate the establishment and growth of technology-based start-up companies and other compatible businesses. By fulfilling this mission, the development centre would contribute to the following:

• Keeping graduates in London • Creating world-class technology businesses headquartered in London • Producing jobs and enhancing the economic health of London • Accelerating the commercialization of research currently being produced in London

Description The London Technology Development Centre would provide new and emerging technology, and businesses dependent on or compatible with such new technology, with an environment that would support their start-up phase and increase their likelihood of success. The proposed development centre includes facility space, flexible leases, shared use of common office equipment, direct business assistance and guidance, mentoring, networking to capital, and other technical and financial resources. The development centre would recruit existing resources from the community into its network, developing new resources as required, to support incubator client needs.

Proposed Organizational Structure This business plan recommends the development centre be structured as a not-for-profit organization. This form seems best suited to the proposed mission and positions the development centre to accept grants and charitable donations. The development centre would be governed by a board of approximately seven to eleven members comprised of individuals with a mixture of entrepreneurial and technology experience, representatives of key economic development organizations, and representatives of higher education institutions. The proposed development centre would be staffed by an Executive Director whose responsibilities would be to provide and/or facilitate access to value-added services needed by development centre clients, recruit and screen potential new development centre clients, and manage the overall operations of the development centre. Part-time administrative support is the only other development centre staff proposed in this plan during the initial years.

Strengths of London, Ontario Home to Western University and Fanshawe College. London has nearly 50,000 students and faculty with a City population of around 350,000. Law, computer science, business and medical programs exist in London. There are a number of government research facilities located in London. London has a large healthcare industry and is home to London Health Sciences Centre. Higher education and healthcare are London’s main industries. London is home to the world-renowned Richard Ivey School of Business.

Photographs of the proposed site are found in Appendix A. For further information on the London Technology Development Centre, please visit our website at www.ltdc.ca

Signed: Position: Alex Vander Hoeven, HBA, MBA Co-founder of RaceRoster.com Devon Wright, HBA Co-founder of FanGarden Rafael Nicolas, HBA/MSC Co-founder of rnfc.org Shawn Shahabi, Electrical Engineering Co-founder of KoolGroups (koolgroups.com) William Komer, BSc Computer Science Co-founder of CLW Holdings and KoolGroups

Contact Person: William Komer Phone: 1-519-933-3524 Email: [email protected]

London Technology Development Centre – Appendix A – Photographs of Proposed Site

Contact Person: William Komer Phone: 1-519-933-3524 Email: [email protected]

Earle Taylor 527 Eden Avenue London, Ontario N6C 2Z3 Tel: 519-681-3284 Fax: 519-681-4328 [email protected]

December 5, 2012

Via Email

To Whom It May Concern:

Re: Letter of Support - London Technology Development Centre

I am pleased to provide a letter of support for the proposed London Technology Development Centre and its suggested location in the London Normal School building in Wortley Village.

In my work providing management services to various non-profit organizations, I interact with a wide variety of people in various sectors of the economy including education and hospitality. As time progresses, I believe most of us are coming to realize the great importance technology plays in our society.

Having an organization that is dedicated to supporting start-up, technology-based enterprises would be a great asset to our community and would properly reflect the understanding that technology will only continue to grow as an important part of our economy. Supporting the proposed London Technology Development Centre at this time may well help London secure a stronger position in the Canadian economy of the future.

Through my experience working with student organizations at both the college and university levels, I see the proposed Centre as a vital facility for a community looking towards the future. It will no doubt encourage strong partnerships between our post-secondary institutions and the private sector; partnerships that will provide opportunities for our college and university students and ultimately for the London community in general.

I have known Mr. William Komer for several years now and have watched him bring several projects from the idea phase, to fruition, and to ultimate success. I have every confidence that with support from those of us in the London community, Mr. Komer will guide this project through to success.

Yours truly,

Earle Taylor B.Sc. (McGill)

Executive Director, Canadian Organization of Campus Activities Secretary, Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association – London Region Exhibition Manager, Canadian Music Week

Voluntary Founding Director, Great Lakes Blues Society (London) Alumnus Advisor, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity (Western)

Telephone: (519) 933-3524 e-mail: [email protected] December 6,20L2

To Whom It May Concern:

RE: London TechnologJt Development Centre

I support the London Technology Development Centre. The proposed facility at the London Normal School could be instrumental in helping GADOX Lighting accelerate our work in developing and designing new LED lighting technologies in London, Ontario. We wish to create a better alternative for retro-fit street lighting and high-bay factory lighting than what is currently on the market. We have created a new design and are in discussions with Stein Industries Engineers in London and NRC-IRAP to determine how best to develop the new product and assess the feasibility of producing part of the product in London as well as final assembly.

GADOX Lighting would consider contributing to a London Technology Development Centre through a "Community Sale" program to fund the development of the proposed facility at the London Normal School in Wortley Village. This program would be similar to Tim Horton's Camp Day. For a defined period, such as a month, GADOX Lighting could donate all profits of sales to the new facility.

This "Community Sale" could be extended to include the Lorne Ave Public School and proposed re-location of the YMCA proposal. A website could be built that would allow community members to indicate where they would like the profits from their sale to go to from a list of pre-determined community projects. It is suggested that when one project has its financial needs met, by default the new funds coming in would go to the next one with outstanding funds. The exact logistics of such a "community sale" can be worked out, this letter serves only to express the interest GADOX Lighting has in working with the City of London and the Community to effectively fundraise to build a better community in London.

There is the capacity to provide LED Lighting Products at cost to the Lorne Ave Public School with attached YMCA facility and the London Technology Development Centre located at the London Normal School. This will effectively enable the best use of fundraised dollars and provide a means to keep operating costs down on both facilities. GADOX Lighting offers a full line of products from household LED lighting to office LED lighting to warehouse LED lighting to LED street lighting. Across all of those industries there is quite a bit of potential to raise the seed capital needed to save both schools at no cost to the taxpayer from Municipal funds. This is indeed "Creative Financing" for a "Creative Project".

Sincerely, X6?A*/z*- William D. Komer BSc Computer Science Product Development Manager - KoolGroups wwi.v.koolgrou!-rs.com www.gadoxliehting.com

Richard Ivey School of Business The University of Western Ontario 1151 Richmond Street North London, Ontario N6A 3K7

TEL 519.661.4096 FAX 519.661. 3485 www.ivey.uwo.ca

December 11, 2012

To Whom It May Concern:

With this letter I am expressing my support for the proposed London Development Technology Centre.

Given declining job opportunities in the area, as a result of numerous plant closures, such an initiative is welcomed as it will help to retain existing talent and attract new talent and entrepreneurs in the area of London. As far as I know, this is the first such Centre in our area.

Sincerely,

George Athanassakos Professor of Finance & Ben Graham Chair in Value Investing To Whom It May Concern,

Re: London Technology Development Center proposal

I have become aware of the initiative by William Komer who has spearheaded a movement to start up a very exciting London Idea Centre at the old London Normal School located in Wortley Village. In a very short timeframe he has received enormous support from some prominent London leaders and I would also like to extend my support.

The intent is to create a location which would support innovation here in London and also retain local talent is a key to ensuring that the necessary ideas start in London and stay in London. Providing a support network for graduates in computer science and health informatics enthusiasts is exciting. Also, the ability to not only retain local talent but to attract outside talent to our city would provide a boost to this sector of health care.

I currently lead the technology strategy for the South West focused on the use of enabling technology in health care and know that the presence of local innovators in technology will mean that many opportunities within these sectors could be filled by local graduates as opposed to importing external human resources.

I support this effort and look forward to seeing this come to fruition.

Sincerely,

Glenn Lanteigne, BEc (Hon), MBA, CSSBB Chief Information Officer South West Local Health Integration Network 201 Queens Avenue, Suite 700 London, ON N6A 1J1 Toll Free: 1.866.294.5446 Main: 519-672-0445 Direct: 519-640-2607 Fax: 519-672-6562 Mobile: Email: Website: www.southwestlhin.on.ca Twitter: @GlennLanteigne and @SouthWestLHIN

195 Dufferin Ave, Suite 500 London Ontario N6A 1K7

December 13, 2012

RE: London Technology Development Centre

To Whom It May Concern:

I am pleased to write this letter of support for the proposed London Technology Development Centre, to be located at the former London Normal School.

As the President and CEO of HRdownloads, I know from direct experience the importance and value of bringing in technology, innovation and exceptional people to the London business community. At HRdownloads, we practice these values and have greatly enhanced the London economy as a result. HRdownloads has a dedicated team of human resources professionals who provide our clients with essential HR advice, products, and services so they can manage their operations effectively. Our business depends on having access to talent pools that have the knowledge, experience and technical skills needed to drive the development of our innovative products. We view this project as a critical step towards ensuring that the London business community continues to attract—and retain—the brightest and the best.

At HRdownloads we provide mentorship and career opportunities to current students and recent graduates of Fanshawe College, the University of Western Ontario, and other accredited institutions in the region. The development of this proposed initiative will help us enhance and build on these existing relationships by allowing us to provide learning and career opportunities in the technology, business, and Human Resources sectors. The London Technology Development Centre would provide exactly the type of emerging technology development needed to support local businesses and enhance the economic climate of London.

I offer my full support for the London Technology Development Centre proposal. I view this project as a fantastic benefit to the London business community and I am motivated to work together with the development committee to help this project move forward.

Respectfully Yours,

Tony Boyle, President and CEO of HRdownloads John Pollock, Director, BizInc, The Business Incubator Western University UCC Building room 258 tel. 519.661.2111 ext. 86048

Letter of Support: London Technology Development Centre

Dear Mr Komer:

Thank you for contacting us about your plans for establishing a Technology Development Centre in London.

Since establishing BizInc approximately 2 years ago we have seen more than 140 student start-ups spring from the campuses of Western University and Fanshawe College. Our start- ups have raised more than $100,000.00 in seed financing, created more than 70 full and part-time positions and achieved (unaudited) revenues of more than $250,000.

We have start-ups in medical technology, software, gaming, product development, food and fashion. Our BizInc model which spans Western University and Fanshawe College is unique, powerful and it is delivering well beyond our early expectations. As long as we are here, BizInc is going to continue to deliver high quality start-up businesses at a rate that is fully competitive with any program anywhere.

BizInc now has start-up residents in accelerator programs outside of London. CoachD won a place at Hyperdrive in Kitchener and eProf moved to Toronto for an opportunity to attend Jolt Accelerator at MaRs, after attending ChinaAccelerator in Dailan, China. We currently have 3 start-ups with applications before Hyperdrive: UntitledD, ScratchD, and Ignitech.

While we are proud to produce start-ups that are fully competitive with the best, the fact of the matter is that our high potential start-ups must now leave London to find the support that they require. Indeed, as other regions recognize the economic contribution of high potential entrepreneurs the competition to retain this talent is becoming increasingly fierce. Toronto, Kitchener/Waterloo, Niagara, Windsor and many other centres are all actively courting start- up companies with free space, access to mentoring, professional services, seed financing and access to growth capital.

London currently has almost all of the tools, people, programs and organizations to support entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship but we lack a facility to house our fragile sprouts, and we lack the ability to concentrate and focus our resources. In an environment of real competition to retain young talent, entrepreneurs and and a creative core, London has fallen behind other regions. For this reason, we fully support your effort to create a space where start-up enterprise can locate and concentrate in London.

The Normal School location represents an interesting opportunity. The building is well located close to food and other services (including affordable rents for young entrepreneurs.) With free parking and an elegant facade the building could certainly come to represent a deliberate civic re-tasking and commitment to make the old new again -- which is really at the centre of entrepreneurship and social renewal London seeks.

Good luck in this endeavor.

With Respect,

John Pollock Lerners LLP Lawyers 88 Dufferin Avenue P.O. Box 2335 London, Ontario N6A 4G4 Telephone: 519.672.4510 Facsimile: 519.675.9949 www.lerners.ca

Graham C. Porter Direct Line: 519.640.6388 Direct Fax: 519.932.3388 [email protected] December 5, 2012

FILE NUMBER 000080

Delivered Via E-Mail

Mr. William Komer 1084 Cherry Grove Drive London ON N6K 5B2

Dear Sir:

Re: London Technology Development Centre

We confirm that Lerners LLP is interested in seeing the foundation and development of the London Technology Development Centre. We are supportive of this initiative, as we believe it will be beneficial for the technology industry in London and the Region and it will also be beneficial for the many professional services that support new technology companies, including the legal profession, the accounting profession and business consultancy.

In addition, Lerners LLP believes that the London Technology Development Centre will be an important step forward in facilitating the advancement of the University of Western Ontario and Fanshawe College in the technology sector.

Lerners LLP is very supportive of this initiative, and we will entertain proposals in the future to consider other ways to support the initiative going forward.

I trust this is helpful for your purposes. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

Yours truly,

Graham C. Porter GCP/sm

3690576.1

OPUSeJ Intention to use the London IDEA Centre

The London IDEA Centre would be an ideal site to develop a project such as OPUSeJ. OPUSeJ (Open-access Peer-reviewed Universal Scholarly electronic Journal at www.opusej.org ) is a start-up academic article sharing site. It is the result of an innovative idea by someone with limited computer skills working with a recent computer science graduate who was looking for an IT project. OPUSeJ is designed to handle any scholarly article on any subject, in any language or format—be it a new manuscript for peer-review or an already published article, for posting and sharing in an open, peer-produced non-profit arrangement for a global audience. It has enormous potential for growth. This potential could only be realized by the contribution of computer science personnel as would be available at a location such as the London IDEA Centre.

The prototype site for OPUSeJ became operational after I approached William Komer with my idea. This site demonstrated that the OPUSeJ concept works. An article has been published, after it passed a blinded peer-review process, another article is available for open peer-review and both have generated commentary. We are currently developing affiliations through Western University to gather more content, automate the process and enhance the features of this article sharing site. This would employ IT personnel from the community, predominantly staff and current or former students of the university. I intend to see this activity take place in the London IDEA Centre.

This collaboration would be the model of other initiatives in which a London area resident with a concept could present it to the staff of the London IDEA Centre. The centre could bring this innovator together with the necessary IT personnel along with any ancillary personnel to develop the project. This would promote local entrepreneurs and employ local graduates to create jobs and generate wealth for the local economy.

Sincerely,

Dr Don Pezzutto MD

Editor OPUSeJ

December 9, 2012

To Whom It May Concern:

RE: London Technology Development Centre

As the Co-Founder and CEO of PalmPass, I am pleased to provide this letter in support of the proposed London Technology Development Centre.

PalmPass was formed in 2011, and allows transit riders to purchase and access transit tickets or passes directly from smartphone devices, while enabling transit commissions the ability to improve services.

London is home to an innov ative and entrepreneurial community. The relationships that are developed at Western University and Fanshawe College foster creative solutions, like PalmPass. However, sparse resources force aspiring entrepreneurs, like myself, to pursue endeavors in cities that embrace innovation and promote new business like Stratford, Waterloo and Toronto.

The London Technology Development Centre will create an environment that supports entrepreneurial innovation and creativity. The innovative and creative environment will attract and retain talent, which will establish and grow business in London. New and growing businesses have the ability to create jobs, improve quality of life and inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs in London.

PalmPass would seek office space at the London Technology Development Centre. We feel that the London Normal School in Wortley Village, will support us as we continue to grow.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at anytime.

Sincerely,

Bryn Jones, CEO PalmPass 519-280-3630 [email protected]

To whom it may concern,

As the CEO of London based startup, Race Roster, I would like to express my support for the creation of the London Technology Development Centre and it’s proposal to be located in the London Normal School.

Race Roster was formed in November of 2011, and has since grown to an organization with eight full time employees. We provide web based registration and event management technology to the road race market.

As a London native and graduate of The Richard Ivey School of Business, I believe London is in need of a facility where business, science, engineering, law, and art students can come together to provide the necessary components for kick-starting entrepreneurial ventures. The London Technology Development Centre would satisfy this need.

As a start up, Race Roster is dependent on the talent of co-op and intern type resources, and since inception has almost exclusively hired students from The University of Waterloo’s co-op program. I believe the creation of a facility like the London Technology Development Centre would create a common meeting area for entrepreneurially minded individuals and talented London based students interested in forming start up businesses. It would also create more accessibility to a local pool of talented resources, and eliminate the need for London based businesses to seek out talent from University’s outside of London.

If the London Technology Development Centre were to be located at the London Normal School, Race Roster would be interested in occupying office space, as we will likely outgrow our existing space.

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance in the creation of the London Technology Development Centre, or with the motion to locate the Centre in the London Normal School.

Sincerely,

Alex Vander Hoeven, CEO Race Roster 416-275-8854 [email protected]

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December 10, 2012

Tom Janzen, M.D. Chief Medical Information Officer LHSC and SJHC

To Whom It May Concern,

Re: London Technology Development Center proposal

Rarely in my 25 year career as a physician have I encountered an individual with the level of drive and determination to do the right thing as I have with William Komer. Will contacted me recently about his well thought out plan to prepare a proposal for a new London Technology Development Center.

I have worked with Will’s father who is a local psychiatrist for many years. I recently had the opportunity to meet Dr. Komer’s son personally. His enthusiasm and drive to develop a London center for excellence in technology and innovation was remarkable. Recently he contacted me again to make me aware of the concrete steps he has taken to make this a reality. His attention to detail and tireless pursuit of this vision has resulted in enormous support both within our community as well as from other stakeholders.

In 1979, I managed the second microcomputer store in Canada located in Sault Ste. Marie. I was employed by a small computer store in London during my years at Western. After graduating from medical school, I began my practice in family medicine here in London. Over the past 10 years I have been employed by St. Joseph’s Health Care and London Health Sciences Center in the capacity of the Physician Director for the Electronic Patient Record and more recently as the CMIO. The vision of providing a support network for graduates in computer science and health informatics enthusiasts is very exciting. The proposed location is one which I am very familiar with as I spent three years of my family practice career in the medical center across the street at 190 Wortley Road. I watched the construction and renovation of this location take place often wondering what business would ultimately end up occupying this space. I cannot think of a better location for this proposed project and believe that the history associated with this building is a story in itself!

The ability to not only retain local talent but to attract outside talent to our city would provide a boost to this sector of health care which is really still in it’s infancy. I currently sit on many committees focused on the use of enabling technology in health care including the eHealth steering committee for our local LHIN. London hospitals are in the midst of launching a large initiative with eight regional hospitals called HUGO (Health Care Undergoing Optimization) which includes CPOE (Computerized Provider Order Entry) and Clinical Decision Support which will ensure better care for individuals living in London and area. This presence of local innovators in technology will mean that many opportunities within these sectors could be filled by local graduates as opposed to importing external human resources.

I support this effort and look forward to seeing this come to fruition.

Sincerely,

Tom Janzen, M.D., CMIO

December 10, 2012

To Whom It May Concern:

RE: London Technology Development Centre

This letter is in support of using the London Normal School as a location for the proposed London Technology Development Centre (LTDC). The LTDC is a logical first step in a broader vision of improving London through technology growth, retention of young talent, and attraction of investment and R&D contracts to London. The London Normal School appears to be an ideal site for this centre.

After reviewing the floor plan of the building, the existing layout as-is is very well suited for the IT development activities to be carried out at the centre, allowing for scalable growth of businesses and ideas within the building. A facility like the LTDC could make use of the building in its current design, with few, if any, changes required to the structure, making the centre a perfect fit with the building at a minimal cost to all concerned. Furthermore, the Wortley Village community, especially the ecosystem surrounding the Normal School site, is ideal for the LTDC. Pubs, coffee shops, fitness, health care, grocery, and close, independent, specialty computer stores are assets. The green space attached to the property is ideal as-is for recreational space for the LTDC and could be improved to include a restoration of gardens and manicured green space that would be privately maintained and publicly accessible.

To continue fostering the growth of the London technology sector, an incubation facility is critical; allowing talent, ideas, and intellectual property to stay and become established within the city, rather than leaving to find opportunities elsewhere. The LTDC has the potential to fill that role, and the space at the London Normal School could support this initiative quite effectively and economically.

If you have any questions, or require any further information in this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Dr. Michael Katchabaw Undergraduate Chair Department of Computer Science The University of Western Ontario

Western University Middlesex College, Rm. 355. 1151 Richmond Street N. London, ON, Canada N6A 5B7 t. 519.661.3566 f. 519.661.3515 www.csd.uwo.ca

December 4, 2012

To Whom It May Concern:

It is my pleasure to write a letter in support of the proposed London Technology Development Centre being submitted to London City Hall.

London has a rich history of innovation and higher learning. Western is proud to be a part of that tradition. Unfortunately, London lacks the resources necessary to allow for innovative ideas to be developed in London. Individuals with innovative ideas must typically move elsewhere to become successful entrepreneurs, often have to sell their ideas early or give up on bringing their idea to fruition due to lack of funds.

The proposed London Technology Development Centre will facilitate the growth of London’s IT industry and provide valuable resources to students and graduates. Such a facility makes it possible to bring Western, Fanshawe, and various community members together to develop innovative projects and technologies. The creation of such a facility would likely increase graduate retention rates in London.

In conclusion, I fully support the efforts of the London Technology Development Centre Task Force as they seek to locate the London Technology Development Centre at the London Normal School site in Wortley Village.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Professor Hanan Lutfiyya Professor and Chair

The University of Western Ontario Middlesex College Building, Rm. 355 1151 Richmond Street, London, ON, Canada N6A 5B7 t. 519.661.3566 f. 519.661.3515 www.csd.uwo.ca Telephone: (519) 670-4060 e-mail: [email protected]

December 5, 2012

To Whom It May Concern:

RE: London Technology Development Centre

I support the London Technology Development Centre. The proposed facility at the London Normal School could be instrumental in helping me advance my interest in developing an individualized personal health record system.

I would consider contributing to a London Technology Development Centre Founding Donors program to fund the development of the proposed facility at the London Normal School in Wortley Village.

Sincerely,

William J. Komer MD

Telephone: (519) 886-0717 e-mail::[email protected]

December 5, 2012

To Whom It May Concern:

RE: Letter of Support for the London Technology Development Centre

I would like to put forward my letter of support for the proposed London Technology Development Centre at the London Normal School site.

As a development planner with many years of experience in another municipality, I have observed first-hand the enormous success and benefits that an “incubator” type of technology centre can provide for a municipality, particularly when paired with one or more higher educational facilities in the same area. The synergy that can be achieved with such a start-up project has many economic and intellectual spin-offs benefiting not only the start-ups themselves but surrounding businesses and the municipality as a whole. In addition, this particular proposal has the added benefit of providing an adaptive re-use of an existing building and utilizing existing infrastructure.

Other municipalities have supported similar developments with outstanding results. A perfect example that I am familiar with is the Langs Tannery building in the City of Kitchener (downtown) which has successfully re-adapted an otherwise obsolete industrial building to function as the impetus for a sustainable and very successful facility for start-up companies that benefit from the proximity of three educational institutions and provide business opportunities unique to Waterloo Region. The City of London has an opportunity here to help facilitate a development and provide an environment unique to the City of London and build on London’s own unique strengths.

In conclusion, I believe that supporting the proposed London Technology Development Centre at the London Normal School site will benefit both the business and intellectual partners in London and help create a technology centre that will have long term benefits for the City as a whole.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Yvette Rybensky, B.E.S., RPP., MCIP. ATTENTION: City Clerk We wish to appear as a delegation to the following meetings:

1. December 11th, 2012 - Council 2. December 18th, 2012 - Investment and Economic Prosperity Committee 3. Any other meetings that may be relevant

Motion to Change the Proposed Use of the London Normal School From a YMCA Facility to the London Technology Development Centre – December 6, 2012

Proposed Facility and Site The proposed development centre facility would be 45,000 total square feet with a mix of office and computer lab space. This plan recommends the development centre be sited at The London

Contact Person: William Komer Email: [email protected] Normal School, which recently received legislative support for funding and is slated for the YMCA, pending municipal council approval. This would allow the development centre’s facility and staffing to be creatively structured to take maximum advantage of its location.

Financial Summary Preparing the building for the YMCA will require the acquisition of the London Normal School site, from the Province of Ontario. In addition to the site, $5M in government funding is required to change the use of the building from offices to a mix of daycare, offices and classrooms and meet the related building code requirements for these changes. Asbestos will also have to be remediated from the site.

An alternate site has been located at the Lorne Ave Public School that would satisfy the requirements for a YMCA facility. The school building is currently under-utilized and requires 45,000sqf of space to be separated and leased at $280,000 per year in order to keep the school open. The portion of the school to be separated already contains a small YMCA daycare, which will close if the school is closed. The cost to separate the building is projected at $800,000. The YMCA has already stated that they are able to cover $450,000/year in operating costs for a new facility.

We believe a development centre could be located in the London Normal School for a fraction of the cost of the YMCA facility as the building layout is ideal in its present form. Furthermore, the site is currently zoned and used as offices—the same designation as the development centre would use. No change of use or zoning would be required.

Overall, the same amount of public funding that is currently being sought would achieve the following: the restoration and adaptive re-use of the London Normal School, the adaptive re-use of 45,000sqf of the Lorne Ave Public School, expansion of a YMCA daycare facility where it is needed and the creation of a much needed London Technology Development Centre.

Next Steps The most critical component of moving forward with the London Technology Development Centre is to stop the progress of the proposal to locate a YMCA facility in The London Normal School. LEDC had $7M left in its Digital Media Reserve Fund at the end of 2010 as a result of the proposed $67.8M Digital Media Centre that fell through on Federal funding. There was $1M contribution to be made to the Reserve Fund per year, which would bring the total to $9M to date. This is more than enough to create the London Technology Development Centre at the London Normal School.

Thank you for your consideration.

Contact Person: William Komer Email: [email protected] London had an IDEA

Organizaons whose departments/members/staﬀ Expressed Interest in an IDEA • Western University (Computer Science, Ivey, Law) • Fanshawe College (Informaon Technology) • TechAlliance • BizInc • AIM Health Group • Lerners LLP • Microso • Students at the University of Waterloo • Economists in Oawa • Accountants in Toronto • Former MaRS employees • Planners from Tri-City • Canadian University/College Campus Consultants • Welcome to the the City of Opportunity, can we take your investment? • Will you have a side of sweet success with that? Problems with the YMCA Proposal

• Not an appropriate use of the building • Moving services, not creang new opportunity • Accessibility Problems – Lots of stairs, split-level washrooms – Public access and daycare security issues • Not Compable with Neighbourhood – Daycares have strict nutrional requirements so no area sales will be generated. Patrons will be passing through Wortley Village quickly London needs an IDEA for Normal

• Involve Community • Smulate Economy • Bring awareness to architectural masterpiece • Bring the Old Normal into the New World • Appreciate the Green for its value to the area • Appreciate Wortley Village for its uniqueness • Bring London organizaons together • Smulate the economy while doing the above Vision

Goal: Create a Technology Development Centre in London that links students from various Western and Fanshawe facules and departments (Ivey, business, Law, Comp Sci, Engineering, Social Science, IT, Digital Arts) and fosters the development of for-profit tech start-ups. The incubator itself would be a private not-for-profit organizaon. There would also be the capacity to develop highly promising not-for-profit social enterprise projects that are of a self-sustaining nature (e.g. Wikipedia).

Outcome: The centre will fuel economic acvity in London, resulng in: • Keeping graduates in London • Creang world-class technology businesses headquartered in London • Producing jobs and enhancing the economic health of London • Accelerang the commercializaon of research currently being produced in London London IDEA Centre

Opportunity to build on the London Brand: London has been branded as the “City of Opportunity”. The London Technology Development Centre is a generic name. London can build a name that suits the city’s brand.

London IDEA Centre: Innovaon – creang new concepts and methods Development – expanding on those concepts and making them work Excellence – perfecng what has been created Advancement – the higher level of achievement IDEAs create LIDEAC Exisng Challenges in London

• Under ulized resources in London – Human capital and excess inventory of historical buildings (London Normal School Building in Wortley Village)

• No exisng facility to assist in structuring balanced start-up teams

• Excess inventory of work-study/co-op/internship opportunies – University curriculum requirements could be sasﬁed through a structured program – Provide faculty wide courses for program credits Start-up Team Components

Collecvely, Western and Fanshawe make up all components of a balanced tech start-up

Team Component Department Program/Course

Design MTP - Graphic design - Media producon Tech Comp Sci / Engineering / IT - 1st year advanced - 1025A Advanced placement class - 3rd & 4th year thesis Strategy Ivey HBA / MBA - NVC

Accounng Ivey / BMOS - Accounng

Sales & Markeng Ivey / Social Science / - Markeng Business Customer Service Ivey / Social Science

Legal Western Law - Tech Law

Polical Lobbying Law / Social Science

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Global Tech Trends Journalism / Media The Old Normal

Structure and Grounds: • Historically signiﬁcant • Symbol of higher learning • Icon of Wortley Village • Inspiring architecture • Open hallways and staircases • Manicured grounds • A Green that is Green • Sense of melessness • High ceilings • Variety of work space sizes • Developing the leaders of tomorrow LEDC had an IDEA

Source: hp://www.ledc.com/_events/2012_AGM/CEO_Update.pdf LEDC had an IDEA

Source: hp://www.ledc.com/_events/2012_AGM/CEO_Update.pdf The New Normal

• A Task Force was Developed • A website was created overnight • Leers of Support • Leers of Interest in space • Leers of Interest in Donaons • Leers of Interest in Fundraising • The most appropriate use for the Normal The IDEA is Excellent

• Seed Funding available through LEDC • Operaonal subsidy available through LEDC • Potenal to unite Western and Fanshawe with the City of London and community partners • Keep talent in London and aract new talent • Gain the investment required to further advance the Informaon Technology sector growth in London Advancement because of an IDEA

• Phase 1 – Short-Term – An IDEA at the London Normal School – Aainable in 1 year • Phase 2 – Medium-Range – Accelerator/growth centre at South Street Campus • Phase 3 – Long-Term – High-Tech manufacturing and R&D at the McCormick Building London IDEA Centre at New Normal

• Community – Innovaon Consulng – Access to technology resources – Front foyer open to public with London Normal School history meline tribute, public can sign-in to see more – Community access to meeng rooms and computers – 24x7 operaon and survellance, on-site security – Public, free wi-ﬁ throughout the Normal block – Privately maintained, publicly accessible Green – Technology Resource Library London IDEA Centre at New Normal

• Corporate – Start-up space – Variety of room sizes, one building ﬁts all – Multude of varied talent all in one building – Quite and conveniently located near downtown – Open green space to go for walks and relax – Endowment fund to fuel new businesses London IDEA Centre at New Normal

• Local Economy – $500,000 per year in esmated spending increase – Four local computer shops nearby – Ample food services to cater for meengs – Hardware store down the street for invenng – Coﬀee shops for IDEA generaon – Late-night restaurants for irregular work days – Health and wellness bouques nearby London IDEA Centre at New Normal

• Appropriate re-use of the Normal School • Most appropriate use of taxpayer dollars • YMCA facility can be located at Lorne Ave • Two schools can be saved for the price of one • Funding exists for Informaon Technology • Funding Exists for Medical IT and Devices • Investors are looking to London for IT development with the prospects of this IDEA How can London have an IDEA?

1. Stop progress of YMCA Proposal 2. Start Acquiring the London Normal School 3. Use LEDC Digital Media Reserve Fund 4. Parcipate in creave fundraising 5. Accept Founding Thoughts (Donaons) 6. Accept community technology partners 7. Aract IT R&D contracts to London London Needs IDEAs, We have One!

If there was ever an opportunity for the City of Opportunity, this is it!

Foster IDEAs for a successful future.

IDEA: Starts with YOU London had an IDEA

On the original LTDC Task Force: Alex Vander Hoeven, HBA, MBA – Co-founder RaceRoster.com Devon Wright, HBA – Co-founder of FanGarden Rafael Nicolas Fermin Cota (Nico). HBA/MSC – Co-founder of rnfc.org Shawn Shahabi, Electrical Engineering – Co-founder of KoolGroups (koolgroups.com) William Komer, BSc (hon) Computer Science – Co-founder of CLW Holdings & KoolGroups

Newly joined the LTDC Task Force: Andrew Komer, highschool student, graphic artist and animator Andrew Miller Brookfield Asset Management Christopher Gilpin from Apple in Cupertino California Erik Mikkelsen from Auxo Management Dr. Greg Zaric, Management Science Department @ Ivey Mark Kula from Able-One Systems Nicole Verkindt OMX Markets Paul Lee-Chin, Investment Advisor, founder of Mentorship Wealth Management William Ross, HBA

Want to help make an IDEA happen?: Contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in joining or supporting the LTDC TF in their efforts to locate the London IDEA Centre at the London Normal School. Together we can use the opportunities we have in London, Ontario, the “City of Opportunity” to make it a thriving city with a healthy economy.

IDEA

Innovation Development Excellence Advancement Analysis of the RFP for the London Normal School and Proposed Next Steps

“17. RESERVATIONS FOR REJECTION AND AWARD The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts of bids, to waive irregularities and technicalities and to request rebids on the required material(s).” http://london.ca/Tenders_and_RFPs/EOI2012/EOI12-07.pdf

An RFP was released under the pretence: 1.) There was no identified municipal need for the building 2.) There was no identified funding for the building 3.) The city required a community partner to rent the building to compensate for the acquisition and renovation, potential to buy as well is preferred as long-term use is desired. 4.) The most appropriate use of the building with minimal impact to both it and the landscape was being sought

The circumstances Now: 1.) There is an identified municipal need for the building: London Technology Development Centre (LTDC), retention of grads, creation of jobs, LEDC agenda items - 2010 LEDC proposal for digital media centre of excellence, fell through on funding, still needed today, similar facility feasible at the London Normal School 2.) There is identified funding for the building: LEDC Digital Media Reserve Fund, Private investors/donors, local start-ups ready to move in 3.) The City would rather sell the building than lease it, reducing it's liability: LTDC would rather buy 4.) There is only one potential proponent to consider as a product of the RFP, that proponent does not have an appropriate use for the building and has not indicated how they will utilize all of the available space. LTDC is a more appropriate use that utilizes the entire facility as-is and has less impact on the building and yard. LTDC wants to privately maintain a manicured, restored, publicly accessible green space with public WiFi and a front foyer heritage and history tribute space.

There are a number of clauses in the City's purchasing and procurement policy that will allow for the City to re-open and/or dismiss the process. For instance, if the City put out an RFP for 10 snowplows and later determined that it no longer needed 10 snowplows, the circumstances change, and the RFP should be recalled. Since the whole reason for the RFP was that there had been no identified municipal need for the London Normal School, now that one has been identified, the RFP is no longer valid and the City should pursue the LTDC as it satisfies a dire municipal need and has answered many of the questions that were originally unanswered as the basis of the issuance of the RFP. The RFP to find a community partner that is appropriate for the facility failed in that there is no appropriate community partner that has come out of that process, as seen in the context when the YMCA proposal is compared to LTDC at the London Normal School and the YMCA proposal is compared to an alternate YMCA facility at the Lorne Ave Public School.

The LTDC satisfies a municipal need and achieves the City's strategic and economic goals. The existing RFP should be recalled and the London Technology Development Centre pursued by the City of London. An RFP should not be required to create the LTDC as it satisfies an identified municipal need, and thus there is no need for an RFP. London City Council should vote to acquire the London Normal School immediately as there has been an identified municipal need. The City of London should finalize the details of the LTDC in parallel to the acquisition of the London Normal School from the Province of Ontario. Supporting Documentation for Identified Funding for LTDC

City Council Votes to Use $5M of the LEDC Digital Media Reserve Fund: ($7M available) http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2010/06/18/14441466.html

Meeting held on December 15, 2010, commencing at 10:00am “funding for the Digital Media Centre BE PLACED IN RESERVE pending the submission of a revised business plan which is endorsed by the Municipal Council; it being noted that the Federal Government did not approve federal funding for the endeavour;”

Council Proceedings on December 20, 2010, commencing at 5:08pm “funding for the Digital Media Centre BE PLACED IN RESERVE pending the submission of a revised business plan which is endorsed by the Municipal Council; it being noted that the Federal Government did not approve federal funding for the endeavour;”

Projects Identified from the June 2010 Report From LEDC: ($1.3M - $1.4M / year) 4.) Digital Media Centre… ON HOLD Not-for-profit joint venture $1M grant 2011 – 2016, originally estimated and approved at $200,000 per year Legal agreement required Note: Request for funding from Federal Government not approved… status on-hold Source of funding – new

5.) Medical Device Initiative Grant for a not-for-profit joint venture to encourage medical device development Legal agreement required $300,000 - $400,000 per year over five years – this is not well defined Source of funding – new

The London Technology Development Centre fits the criteria for both the Digital Media Centre and the Medical Device Initiative. As such, sources of funding have been identified should LTDC not be able to raise 100% of the funds privately. It is ideal to raise the seed funds privately, as LTDC intends to operate self-sustaining without the need for continual contributions of public funds for operations.

There are a large number of local citizens and businesses that see value in the London Technology Development Centre and would be willing to make a contribution towards the seed funding required. There is also the potential to solicit large international IT corporations for seed funding support. LTDC fits well with Microsoft’s re-branding and as such they would be an ideal company to approach for financial support should it be required.

Sincerely, William Komer APPENDIX A Projects Identifled In the June 2010 Report from LEDC

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Page 7 of 7 NEWS LOCAL Politicians pledge $5M for video-game centre PATRICK MALONEY, The London Free Press Monday, June 21, 2010 7:45:51 EDT AM

City politicians are set to thrown $5 million behind London's push to take its video game sector to the next level.

London's application for a federally funded centre of excellence in digital gaming got a significant boost with council's multimillion dollar pledge, said Peter White of the London Economic Development Corp.

The centre, which would be located downtown, would further strengthen what's already the largest cluster of video game companies in Ontario, White says.

"This would be a great building block," White said. "It would launch us with video games but also with digital media as a whole."

There are 10 cities applying to Industry Canada for one of four centres of excellence in digital media. London is gunning for the video game centre, for which there are no other applications.

White said the LEDC had wanted to put $1 million toward the project but council, meeting Thursday as committee of the whole, voted to spend $5 million.

The money will come from the LEDC's digital media reserve fund, which holds about $7 million.

White says the centre would provide opportunities for research and development, local skill development and incubator space.

The LEDC is working with Fanshawe College, the University of Western Ontario, TechAlliance and established local gaming companies on the application.

A decision is expected this fall.

A 2009 report from the Entertainment Software Association of Canada estimated video game development is a $1.7billion industry in this country. White says it could hold huge potential for London.

"The videogame industry (has) surpassed the movie industry in overall revenue," White said. "People love playing video games.

Email [email protected] or follow Patatlfpress on Twitter. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

SECOND MEETING

December 20,2010 London CANADA

The Council meets in Regular Session in the Municipal Offices this day at 508 p.m.

PRESENT: Mayor J. F. Fontana, Councillors B. Polhill, W. J. Armstrong, J. 8. Swan, S. Orser, J. L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D. G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, H. L. Usher, J. P. Bryant and S. E. White and C. Saunders. (City Clerk).

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present except Councillors Baechler and Van Meerbergen.

His Worship the Mayor accepts greetings from London Food Bank representative Jane Roy, Assistant Director.

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

12. Councillor White discloses a pecuniary interest in clauses 6 and 34 of the 1st Report of the Built and Natural Environment Committee, having to do with amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law and an application by Drewlo Holdings Inc. related to property located at 1128 Fanshawe Park Road, respectively, as well as the associated Bill 26, by indicating that she owns property in proximity to the affected locations.

13. Councillor Bryant discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of the Confidential Appendix of the 1st Report of the Finance and Administration Committee, having to do with a matter pertaining to employee negotiations and labour relations matters, advice or recommendation of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation - Dearness Home, by indicating that her spouse is a member of the Local Health Integration Network. Councillor Bryant further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 19 of the 1st Report of the Built and Natural Environment Committee, having to do with a Heritage Alteration Permit Application for the property located at 307 Hyman Street, by indicating that she owns a neighbouring property. Councillor Bryant also discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 6 of the 1st Report of the Finance and Administration Committee, having to do with the financing of new economy projects, by indicating that her spouse is employed by the University of Western Ontario.

14. Councillor M. Brown discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 6 of the 1st Report of the Built and Natural Environment Committee, having to do with amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law, as well as the associated Bill No. 26, by indicating that he lives on a street abutting Coronation Street.

15. Councillor Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 19 of the 1st Report of the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee, having to do with Ontario Works Call Volume, by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a Social Service Agency under contract of service related to Ontario Works.

16. Councillor Van Meerbergen discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 15 of the 1st Report of the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee, having to do with the 5th Report of the Child Care Advisory Committee, by indicating that his wife operates a childcare business.

MINUTES

17. Councillor Orser moves, seconded by Councillor Polhill, that the Minutes of the First Meeting held on December 8,2010 be adopted. CARRIED Community Services was asked to forward the communication to the City of London non-profit partners. (2010-C14-00)

26. That the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee noted and filed a communication dated November 2010, from the Honourable Dr. E. Hoskins, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, with respect to a request for nominations for the 2011 Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers; it being noted that the General Manager of Community Services was asked to forward the communication to the City of London non-profit partners. (2010-M03-00)

27. That the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee (CNC) held a general discussion with respect to the flexibility of the start time of the CNC meeting. The CNC asked the City Clerk to report back on the actions that are required to allow the CNC to amend the starting time of the meetings, if deemed necessary.

28. That Councillor Van Meerbergen disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 15 of this Report having to do with the 5th Report of the Child Care Advisory Committee, by indicating that his wife owns a child care business.

29. That the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee (CNC) passed the following resolution prior to moving in camera from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.:

"That the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee move in camera to consider a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, relating to the Mayor's New Year's Honour List in the Arts Category."

The CNC is submitting a confidential report to the Municipal Council regarding this matter. (See Confidential Appendix to the 1st Report of the Community and Neighbourhoods Committee enclosed for Council Members only.)

IST REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

23. Councillor Bryant presents the 1st Report of the Finance and Administration Committee.

At 5:43 p.m. His Worship the Mayor places Councillor M. Brown in the Chair, and takes a seat at the Council Board.

Mayor Fontana moves that clauses 6 and 8 be adopted

Councillor Bryant moves, seconded by Mayor Fontana, that part (a) of clause 6 be amended to read as follows:

"(a) the revised amount of the plan at $67.8 million BE CONFIRMED; it being noted that if the revised amount is confirmed, Council will have endorsed up to two $10 million grants to Fanshawe College, subject to the submission of a business plan and the approval of the Municipal Council; it being further noted that the MuniciDal Council has endorsed $58.3 million-in projects to-date, and only has $51.4 in available funding;" CARRIED

Councillor Usher moves, seconded by Councillor Van Meerbergen, that clause 6 be amended in part (9 by deleting the word "levy" and replacing it with the word "fund".

Pursuant to section 11.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, the motion moved by Councillor Usher and seconded by Councillor Van Meerbergen is, at the joint request of the mover and seconder, and with the consent of Council, withdrawn.

Moved by Councillor Van Meerbergen, seconded by Councillor Usher, that clause 6 be amended to delete the sixth point related to a special levy and by adding the following wording:

"the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to investigate and report back on options including, but not limited to, a special levy in 2012 for economic development." CARRIED on a recorded vote, the Members voting as follows: - 20 -

YEAS: Councillors Polhill, Armstrong, Orser, Henderson, Van Meerbergen, D. Brown, Usher and White. (8)

NAYS: Mayor Fontana and Councillors Swan, Baechler, Branscombe, M. Brown, Hubert and Bryant. (7)

Councillor D. Brown moves, seconded by Councillor Van Meerbergen, that clause 6 be amended, to approve the Advance Manufacturing - Research Park Composite Centre at the University of Western Ontario, endorsed by Municipal Council in June 2010 and the following actions also be taken:

given the time sensitive nature of the above-noted endeavour, the legal agreements BE PREPERED by outside legal counsel to facilitate this project and establish appropriate controls in order to comply with the Municipal Act, 2001 and the financial plan; the payment schedule for the project, as included in the otM?pd Appendix 'A BE ENDORSED other new economy projects endorsed by Municipal Council in June 2010 BE REFERRED to the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for January 10, 2010, so that the Civic Administration may fully brief the new Municipal Council including the following:

(i) the revised amount of the plan at $67.8 million BE CONFIRMED; it being noted that if the revised amount is confirmed, Council will have endorsed $10 million grants to Fanshawe College; it being further noted that the Municipal Council has endorsed $58.3 million in projects to-date, and only has $51.4 million in available funding; (ii) funding for the Digital Media Centre BE PLACED IN RESERVE pending the submission of a revised business plan which is endorsed by the Municipal Council; it being noted that the Federal Government did not approve federal funding for the endeavour; (iii) legal agreements BE PREPARED by outside legal counsel for all joint ventures and grants, excluding the project referred to in (b) and (c), above; it being noted that these agreements should outline the outcomes required by Council and establish appropriate controls in order to comply with the Municipal Act and the financial plan; (iv) the payment schedule (&a&& as Appendix A) for each of the "projects" supported by the Municipal Council in June 2010, excluding the project referred to in (b) and (c),above, BE ENDORSED; (v) the actions that the Civic Administration has taken as part of the recommendations contained in the 2011 Draft Budget and the 2010 Third Quarter Report that will make the following adjustments to reserve fund balances and contributions BE CONFIRMED (see Reserve Fund Continuity otM?pd as Appendix B); it being noted that the budgets for 2012-2015 will be increased by approximately $1 million per year to accommodate the reserve fund requirements and the establishment of an on- going fund: transfer $0.3 million funding from the Economic Development Infrastructure Reserve Fund to the Economic Development Reserve Fund; it being noted that the Economic Development Infrastructure Reserve Fund can be closed and replaced by the Economic Development Reserve Fund; endorse a one-time transfer of $1.0 million from the Vehicles and Equipment Reserve Fund to the Economic Development Reserve Fund at the beginning of 201 1; transfer $4.5 million of the 2010 projected surplus to the Economic Development Reserve Fund to fund new economy projects; and, endorse a $0.5 million contribution from the Wastewater budget in 2011 through 2015; it being noted that the Wastewater fund will realize debt service cost savings as a result of the capital investment realized through the Infrastructure Stimulus program; and -21 -

additional meetings of the Committee of the Whole BE SCHEDULED for the purpose of informing the new Council Members as to where the City was at and where it is now with respect to new economy endeavours. CARRIED

The motion to adopt clause 6, as amended and accordingly renumbered, is put and CARRIED

Clause 6, as amended, reads as follows:

That the following actions be taken with respect to financing the new nomy projects identified by the Chief Administrative Officer and the London inomic Development Corporation, as endorsed by the Municipal Council in June 0:

the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to investigate and report back on options including, but not limited to, a special levy in 2012 for economic development:

Advanced Manufacturina - Research Park Comuosite Centre at the Universitv of Western Ontario Proiect Endorsed bv Municiual Council in June 2010

Given the time sensitive nature of this endeavour,

legal agreements BE PREPARED by outside legal counsel to facilitate this project and establish appropriate controls in order to comply with the Municipal Act, 2001 and the financial plan;

the payment schedule for this project, as included in the nllnnhnd Appendix "A BE ENDORSED;

Other New Economv Proiects Endorsed bv Municiual Council in June 2010

the following matters BE REFERRED to the Committee of the Whole scheduled for January 10, 2010, so that the Civic Administration may fully brie the new Municipal Council on the balance of the new economy projects by Municipal Council in June 2010:

the revised amount of the plan at $67.8 million BE CONFIRMED; it being noted that if the revised amount is confirmed, Council will have endorsed two $10 million grants to Fanshawe College; it being further noted that the Municipal Council has endorsed $58.3 million in projects to-date, and only has $51.4 million in available funding;

funding for the Digital Media Centre BE PLACED IN RESERVE pending the submission of a revised business plan which is endorsed by the Municipal Council; it being noted that the Federal Government did not approve federal funding for the endeavour;

legal agreements BE PREPARED by outside legal counsel for all joint ventures and grants, excluding the project referred to in (b) and (c), above; it being noted that these agreements should outline the outcomes required by Council and establish appropriate controls in order to comply with the Municipal Act and the financial plan;

the payment schedule (was Appendix A) for each of the "projects" supported by the Municipal Council in June 2010, excluding the project referred to in (b) and (c),above, BE ENDORSED;

the actions that the Civic Administration has taken as part of the recommendations contained in the 2011 Draft Budget and the 2010 Third Quarter Report that will make the following adjustments to reserve fund balances and contributions BE CONFIRMED (see Reserve Fund Continuity lttoahnd as Appendix B); it being noted that the budgets for 2012-2015 will be increased by approximately $1 million per year to accommodate the reserve fund requirements and the establishment of an on-going fund: - 22 -

transfer $0.3 million funding from the Economic Development Infrastructure Reserve Fund to the Economic Development Reserve Fund; it being noted that the Economic Development Infrastructure Reserve Fund can be closed and replaced by the Economic Development Reserve Fund; . endorse a one-time transfer of $1 .O million from the Vehicles and Equipment Reserve Fund to the Economic Development Reserve Fund at the beginning of 201 1; . transfer $4.5 million of the 2010 projected surplus to the Economic Development Reserve Fund to fund new economy projects; and, endorse a $0.5 million contribution from the Wastewater budget in 201 1 through 2015; it being noted that the Wastewater fund will realize debt service cost savings as a result of the capital investment realized through the Infrastructure Stimulus program; and

(e) additional meetings of the Committee of the Whole BE SCHEDULED for the purpose of informing the new Council Members as to where the City was at and where it is now with respect to new economy endeavours. (2010-FO9-00)

The motion to adopt clause 8 is put and CARRIED.

Clause 8 reads as follows:

That, on the recommendation of the City Treasurer, Chief Financial )fficer: the 2010 Operating Budget Status - 3rd Quarter Report for the General (Property Tax Supported), Water and Wastewater Budgets BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that Civic Administration is projecting: (0 $5.5 million in savinas from the General (Property Tax Supported) budget, noting that the yearend position could fluctuate siqnificantly based on factors beyond the control of Civic Administration such as winter maintenance, Ontario Works caseload; (ii) $0.3 million in savinas from the Water rate supported budget which will be offset by an increased contribution to the Water Capital Reserve Fund to reflect a balanced year end position and fund future capital expenditures; and (iii) $1.8 million in savinqs in the Wastewater rate supported budget which will be offset by contributions to the Wastewater Rate Stabilization Reserve andlor the Sewer Works Reserve Fund to reflect a balanced year end position and fund future capital expenditures:

the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to: (i) contribute $4.5 million to the Economic Development Reserve Fund to be a funding source of New Economy Initiatives as outlined in the Financing of New Economy Projects report; (ii) contribute $1.0 million to the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve to mitigate increases in the 201 1 tax levy; (iii) contribute toldraw down from the Water Capital Reserve Fund to balance year end operations of the Water Budget should the budget be in a surplusldeficit position: and, (iv) contribute to/draw down from the Wastewater Rate Stabilization Reserve and/or the Sewer Works Reserve Fund to balance year end operations of the Wastewater Budget should the budget be in a surplus/deficit position;

the Civic Administration, BE AUTHORIZED, if required, to drawdown from the Severe Weather Reserve as a result of the winter storm experienced the wee of December 5th, 2010.

with respect to the 2010 Transit Area Rate surplus, if any, Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to cancel authorized but unissued debt for transit purposes; and - 23 -

(b) details of the Civic Administration's contribution of $1,059,649 ($792,545 - property tax supported; $249,329 - wastewater; and $17,775 - water) to the applicable vacancy management reserves BE RECEIVED for information. (2010-FIO-00)

At 6:38 p.m. His Worship the Mayor resumes the Chair, and Councillor M. Brown takes his seat at the Council Board.

Councillor Hubert moves, seconded by Councillor M. Brown, that Council recess. CARRIED

The Council recesses at 6:40 p.m., and reconvenes at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Fontana in the Chair and all members present except Councillors Polhill, Orser, Van Meerbergen and White.

Councillor Bryant moves that clauses 1 to 5, inclusive, and clauses 7 and 9 be adopted. CARRIED

Clauses 1 to 5, inclusive, and clauses 7 and 9 read as follows:

That, on the recommendation of the Chief Administrative Officer, the proposed by-law (Appendix "A)BE INTROUDCED at the Municipal Council to be held on December 20, 2010 for the purpose of repealing and replacing 0.A-36, the Civic Administration By-law, with a new Civic Administration By-law take Effect December 20, 2010, to rename the "Corporate Management Team" to the nior Management Team", and to amend its composition. (2010-G05-00)

That the following actions be taken with respect to the new initiatives or submitted as service growth during the 2011 business planning and

a) the new initiatives or service changes submitted as service growth during the 201 1 business planning and budget process BE DEFERRED until such time that budget targets andlor other funding sources can accommodate such service enhancements;

(b) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to prepare a briefing package on the list of service growth items, including an identification of service growth items which were eliminated from the list prior to submission to the Municipal Council; and,

(c) the language describing "new initiatives" BE REVIEWED to ensure that there is a clear understanding of what is truly a "new" initiative rather than a continuation of an "existing" initiative. (2010- FO5-00)

3. That, on the recommendation of the Chief Administrative Officer:

(a) "The Next Steps - Key Projects", outlined in the Chief Administrative Officer's report dated December 15, 2010 BE ENDORSED; it being noted that the report reflects Civic Administration's plan, for the first six months of 201 1, to enhance The Corporation of the City of London's organizational effectiveness and performance; and

(b) the engagement of Tim Dobbie Consulting & Britta Winther Consulting BE ENDORSED up to a maximum of $50,000 per consultant in 201 1; it being noted that funding for expenses related to the aforementioned consulting assistance will be accommodated from within the 201 1 approved operating budget; it being noted that the diagram on page 4 of the report should read "efficiency" rather than "performance" in the centre of the diagram. (201O-G16-00)

4. That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, consent to have the Highbury Avenue, Highway 401 Bridge named "Prodan Bridge" in honour of fallen Ontario Provincial Police Officer Prodan, BE AMENDED to give consent instead to naming the bridge "Shores Bridge", in memory of fallen Ontario Provincial Police Officer Shores, at the request of the Ontario Provincial Police Association. (2010-SO8-00) December 11, 2012

The information provided by Save Lorne Ave Public School illustrates how the section of the building to be partitioned has more space than the YMCA requires, available at half the annual cost and 1/10 the cost of acquisition and renovation of their proposal for the London Normal School for the purposes of a mixed-use daycare, ESL classroom and office facility. I have included a photo package that shows the school building, grounds and surrounding area.

My understanding is that the YMCA is only able to fill the upper 3 floors of the London Normal School. They cannot fill the basement and require a community partner for that space. The London Normal School is roughly 45,000sqf, but it is not all usable floorspace for the YMCA proposed use in its present configuration. The YMCA London Normal School Plan could likely occupy 30,000 - 35,000sqf of the Lorne Ave Public School, leaving 10,000 - 15,000sqf available. The City of London has plans for a 5,000sqf Family Centre at the Lorne Ave Public School, which leaves 5,000 - 10,000sqf available.

TechAlliance is looking to put in a device lab (variety of computing devices accessible for use) in the City. It may be possible for the school to partner with them to locate a device lab in the Lorne Ave Public School. It likely would not occupy all that remaining space, but the YMCA could take advantage of the prime child-and-youth-oriented location and potential for computer and device facilities and create their proposed Youth Centre of Excellence that incorporated the devices, some creative, youth-entrepreneur programming, some study space and some hobby clubs. As the Lorne Ave Public School is a full- feature elementary school, the YMCA would have access to outdoor and indoor recreational equipment and the potential to operate an after-hours gym. Productive after school programs and wholesome hobbies are important to developing youth.

The inability to offer a variety of recreational programs and gym facilities at the London Normal School to the children and youth above the ages of those in daycare was a concern for some of those in Old South who perhaps did not mind a YMCA in Old South, but would rather see a "traditional" full-function YMCA with a gym accessible to the public. The London Normal School is not suitable for that purpose, but the Lorne Ave Public School is most ideal for a low-cost option for the YMCA to offer an extensive level of services at less cost than a minimal set of services at the London Normal School. The use I have proposed for the Lorne Ave Public School will solve a lot of the problems that the school and neighborhood are facing in terms of occupancy and stigma surrounding the area. A fully-functioning school, YMCA, daycare and community hub would help dispel negative rumors and myths about the area. The YMCA will also be able to more effectively and efficiently achieve its mission as a charitable organization, especially in this time of a tight budget.

Lorne Ave Public School has 2 large parking lots, one of which will come with the section to be severed. If that is insufficient there is a large paved dodgeball/road-hockey court beside the driveway that could be converted into parking; it would be an insignificant compromise when compared to the value of saving the school from closure, there are many other recreational areas. The community benefit from the added-value of the new facility in the neighborhood would far outweigh the concession or two that may have to be made.

A strong elementary school and community hub creates a more desirable place to live and stimulates the local economy, adding to the efforts of those working to develop East London to its fullest potential. If the above proposed facility were to exist at Lorne Ave Public School, I would consider investing in the area as there would be potential for future growth. We would be working towards furthering the brand of the “City of Opportunity” by making decisions that would enable the re- development and appropriate adaptive re-use of existing infrastructure such as the Lorne Ave Public School and the London Normal School.

Sincerely,

William Komer Partner, CLW Holdings Main School Section

Main rear parking (fenced area at the far back with grey car) Portion to be partitioned

Existing small YMCA daycare in the portion to be partitioned

Parking attached to the portion to be partitioned Dodgeball/road- hockey court that could be converted into additional parking if necessary.

Existing variety store that will benefit from YMCA/community centre

IDEA Technology Development Centre at the London Normal School Proposed Floor-plan Legend and Stats First Floor • 1 - Grand foyer and heritage tribute plaza • 2 - Administration Office & reception o 432sqf o 4 administrative persons • 3 - Meeting Room #1 o 432sqf • 4 - Co-working Space #1 o 1600sqf total o 900sqf co-working o 6 break-out rooms totaling 700sqf • 5 - Co-working Space #2 o 1600sqf total o 1200sqf co-working o 3 break-out rooms totaling 400sqf • 6 - 4x medium sized offices o 500sqf each o groups up to size 5 o false-wall partitions required to sub-divide the 2500sqf space . can be done in stages . area can be used as-is to start, reduces upfront costs • 7 - Accessible washroom #1 & #2 Second Floor • 8 - Grand mezzanine • 9 - Executive boardroom and project-pitch stage • 10 - 2x Large office o 1600sqf each o groups up to size 16 • 11 - 2x Medium office o 432sqf each o Groups up to size 4 • 12 - 2x Small office o 250sqf each o groups up to size 2 o requires re-positioning door . can be used as-is to start: sub-offices of 10a and 10b • 13 - Office of the Executive Director (former Normal School Principal’s Office) o 180sqf Third Floor • 14 -Technology Resource Centre (former student resource centre) o 860sqf total o 560sqf technology library, research and computing resources. o 200sqf meeting/break-out room o 100sqf study room

IDEA Technology Development Centre at the London Normal School Proposed Floor-plan Legend and Stats • 15 -4x medium sized offices o 550sqf each o groups up to size 5 o false-wall partitions required to sub-divide 2500sqf of space . can be done in stages . area can be used as-is to start, reduces upfront costs • 16 - 2x large sized offices o 1400sqf each o groups up to size 14 • 17 - 1x medium-large sized office o 950sqf o groups up to size 9 • 18 - 2x medium sized offices o 480sqf o groups up to size 4 o false-wall partitions required to sub-divide the 2800sqf of space . can be done in stages . area can be used as-is to start, reduces upfront costs • 19 - recreation, socialization and entertainment area o 1900sqf o variety of amenities: billiards, gaming, chess, lounge, etc. Basement . 20 - multi-use office corridor o 1600 sqf total o foyer + 4 internal office compartments o versatile between groups of size 2 - 16 o can be used as-is for varied-size office space . potential to be converted to one large 1600sqf office space . 21 - multi-use large office with 2 breakout rooms o 1600sqf total o groups up to size 16 or co-working o could be uniquely configured to suit the growing needs of IDEA o can be additional co-working space, or a large office with breakout . 22 - 2x medium office o 600sqf each o groups up to size 6 . 23 - meeting room #3 o 400sqf . 24 - lounge area . 25 - Accessible washroom #3 . 26 - mechanical . 27 - storage . 28 - janitorial room . 29 - server-room . 30 - document storage . 31 - IDEA vault IDEA Technology Development Centre at the London Normal School Proposed Floor-plan Legend and Stats

Target Density: 100sqf – 200sqf of office space per employee/team member Total office occupancy: 89 – 178 (134 mid-point) Total co-working occupancy: 48 Average occupancy: 182 Average overall density: 285sqf per person

Generated Wortley Village Area Spending Estimates: Dining: 182ppl X $20/week X 52 weeks = $189,280 / year Health & Wellness: 182ppl X $50/month X 12 months = $109,200 / year Hotels: 182ppl * $129 * 1 visitor/person = $22,962 / year Groceries: 50ppl X $100/week X 52 weeks = $260,000 / year Residential Rent: 50ppl X $500/month X 12 months = $300,000 / year Total: approximately $880,000 / year in generated area spending

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