Agenda and minutes

Venue: Committee Rooms, 2nd Floor, West Wing, Guildhall

Contact: Chloe Rew
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Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies

Minutes:

The Chair announced that Steve Berwick from Artizan Street Library and Community Centre was retiring and thanked him for his contributions to the success of the centre.

 

Apologies were received from Deputy John Bennett, Thomas Clementi, Graeme Harrower, Alderman Alastair King, Vivienne Littlechild and Sylvia Moys.

 

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2.

Members' Declarations under the Code of Conduct in respect of items on the agenda

Minutes:

There were no declarations.

 

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3.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 77 KB

To agree the public minutes and non-public summary of the previous meeting held on 9 July 2019.

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Minutes:

RESOLVED, that – the public minutes and non-public summary of the previous meeting be agreed as a correct record.

 

Matters Arising:

 

Regarding item 11, Barbican Library Community Space, the Director of Community and Children’s Services reported that the Community Infrastructure Levy Neighbourhood Fund was being investigated by local residents as a possible source for funding.

 

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4.

Draft Minutes of the Keats House Consultative Committee Meeting pdf icon PDF 88 KB

To receive the draft minutes of the previous meeting of the Keats House Consultative Committee held on 21 October 2019.

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Minutes:

RESOLVED, that – the draft minutes of the previous meeting of the Keats House Consultative Committee be noted.

 

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5.

Draft Minutes of the Benefices Sub-Committee Meeting pdf icon PDF 62 KB

To receive the draft minutes of the previous meeting of the Benefices Sub-Committee held on 23 October 2019.

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Minutes:

RESOLVED, that – the draft minutes of the previous meeting of the Benefices Sub-Committee be noted.

 

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6.

Forward Plan pdf icon PDF 111 KB

Members are asked to note the Committee’s forward plan.

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Minutes:

RESOLVED, that – the Committee’s forward plan for 2019/20 be noted.

 

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7.

City Arts Initiative: Recommendations to the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee pdf icon PDF 78 KB

Report of the Director of Major Projects.

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Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members considered a report of the Director of Major Projects relative to the City Arts Initiative Recommendations to the Culture, Heritage & Libraries Committee. It was noted that the Committee is responsible for agreeing items to be installed in the public realm and other committees oversee the financial implications.

 

RESOLVED, that – Members of the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee ratify the City Arts Initiative’s recommendations in relation to proposal 1 as follows, emphasising to the applicant the need to ensure that benches are designed not to attract litter.

 

·         Around the Corner/ North South Route: approve the application subject to final consent from Highways and implementation of the recommendations.

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8.

City Corporation Cultural Strategy 2018/22: Year 1 Report pdf icon PDF 73 KB

Report of the Director of Major Projects.

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Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members considered a report of the Director of Major Projects relative to the City Corporation Cultural Strategy 2018/22 year one findings for 2018 and 2019.

 

RESOLVED, that – Members approve the contents of the report (appendix 1) and, subject to Members’ comments being incorporated, its publication in Spring 2020.

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9.

City Information Centre: Annual Performance Report and Survey Findings 2018/19 pdf icon PDF 90 KB

Report of the Assistant Town Clerk & Director of Major Projects.

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Minutes:

Members received a report of the Assistant Town Clerk & Director of Major Projects relative to the City Information Centre’s performance for the 2018/19 financial year.

 

RESOLVED, that – the report be received and its contents noted.

 

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10.

Central Grants Programme - Inspiring London Through Culture: Recommendations to the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee (Deferred from September) pdf icon PDF 68 KB

Report of the Assistant Town Clerk & Director of Major Projects.

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Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members received a report of the Assistant Town Clerk & Director of Major Projects relative to the Central Grants Programme Inspiring London Through Culture applications.

 

RESOLVED, that – Members note the grants approved by the panel under the Inspiring London Through Culture funding stream, a part of the City Corporation’s Central Grants Programme.

 

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11.

Keats House Consultative Committee Composition pdf icon PDF 54 KB

Report of the Town Clerk & Chief Executive.

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Minutes:

Members considered a report of the Town Clerk & Chief Executive relative to the composition of the Keats House Consultative Committee.

 

RESOLVED, that – Members agree the change in composition of the Keats House Consultative Committee to have the Chairman of Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen’s Park Committee serve as an ex-officio Member.

 

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12.

Mid-Year Update Report for Keats House Charity, 2019/20 pdf icon PDF 116 KB

Report of the Superintendent of Hampstead Heath.

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Minutes:

Members received a report of the Superintendent of Hampstead Heath relative to the Mid-Year Update for the Keats House Charity for 2019/20.

 

RESOLVED, that – the report be received and its contents noted.

 

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13.

Report of Action Taken * pdf icon PDF 62 KB

Report of the Town Clerk & Chief Executive.

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Minutes:

Members received a report of the Town Clerk & Chief Executive relative to a decision taken under urgency since the Committee’s last meeting. The Town Clerk, in consultation with the Chair and Deputy Chair, ratified the City Arts Initiative’s recommendation in relation to a proposal to approve the Push to Play installation.

 

RESOLVED, that – the report be received and its contents noted.

 

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14.

Film: The People's Tower in Guildhall Yard

Presented by the Cultural and Visitor Development Director.

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Minutes:

Members viewed a film of The People’s Tower – an event which took place in Guildhall Yard on 21 July 2019.

 

RESOLVED, that – the film and its contents be received.

 

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15.

Film: Thank You For Having Us

Presented by the Cultural and Visitor Development Director.

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Minutes:

Members viewed a film of Thank You For Having Us – an event which was part of the Fantastic Feats programme on 7 September 2019.

 

RESOLVED, that – the film and its contents be received.

 

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16.

Presentation: Guildhall Artist in Residence Programme

Presentated by the Head of Guildhall Art Galleries.

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Minutes:

Members received a presentation of the Head of the Guildhall Art Galleries relative to the Guildhall Artist in Residence programme. The presentation described the new programme which was established by the current Chief Commoner. The theme for the first year is Celebrating City Women. The presentation showcased the current resident Hannah Starkey’s work, and advised that the images would be on display in the gallery in early 2020.

 

RESOLVED, that – the presentation and its contents be received.

 

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17.

Tower Bridge HV System Replacement and Increasing Electrical Resilience - Gateway 3 pdf icon PDF 108 KB

Report of the City Surveyor.
NB. To be read in conjunction with the non-public appendix at Item 24.

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Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members received a Gateway 3 report of the City Surveyor relative to the Tower Bridge HV System Replacement and Increasing Electrical Resilience.

 

RESOLVED, that – the report be received and its contents noted.

 

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18.

The City of London Corporation's Draft Sport and Physical Activity Strategy for 2020-2025 pdf icon PDF 209 KB

Report of the Head of Corporate Strategy and Performance.

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Minutes:

Members received a report of the Head of Corporate Strategy and Performance relative to the City of London Corporation’s Draft Sport and Physical Activity Strategy for 2020-25.

 

RESOLVED, that – the report be received and its contents noted.

 

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19.

Questions on matters relating to the work of the Committee

Minutes:

There were no questions.

 

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20.

Any other business the Chairman considers urgent

Minutes:

There was no other business.

 

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21.

Exclusion of the Public

MOTION – That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of the Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

 

Item

Paragraph

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3

 

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Minutes:

RESOLVED, that – under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of the Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

 

Item

Paragraph

22-30

3

 

 

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22.

Non Public Minutes

To agree the non-public minutes of the meeting held on 9 July 2019.

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Minutes:

RESOLVED, that – the non-public minutes of the previous meeting be agreed as a correct record.

 

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23.

Draft Non-Public Minutes of the Benefices Sub-Committee Meeting

To receive the draft non-public minutes of the previous meeting of the Benefices Sub-Committee held on 23 October 2019.

 

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Minutes:

RESOLVED, that – the draft non-public minutes of the previous meeting of the Benefices Sub-Committee be received.

 

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24.

Non-Public Appendix to Report of the City Surveyor: Tower Bridge HV System Replacement and Increasing Electrical Resilience

Non-public appendix to the Report of the City Surveyor at Agenda Item 17.

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Minutes:

Members received the non-public appendix to the report of the City Surveyor at Agenda Item 17 relative to the Gateway 3 report relating to Tower Bridge.

 

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25.

Fundamental Review Proposal Update

The Director of Major Projects and Director of Open Spaces to be heard.

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Minutes:

Members heard the Director of Major Projects and the Director of Open Spaces relative to an update on the Fundamental Review Proposal.

 

RESOLVED, that – the update be received.

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26.

Tower Bridge (Bridge House Estates Charity Registration No. 1035628) and The Monument Pricing Review for 2020/21

Report of the Director of Open Spaces.

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Minutes:

Members considered a report of the Director of Open Spaces relative to Tower Bridge and Monument Pricing Review for 2020/21.

 

RESOLVED, that – the recommendations be agreed.

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27.

The Monument Visitor Centre

Report of the Director of Open Spaces.

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Minutes:

Members considered a report of the Director of Open Spaces relative to The Monument Visitor Centre.

 

RESOLVED, that – the recommendations be agreed.

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28.

Tower Bridge: Replacement Heating System Serving the High Level Walkways and Towers (Deferred from September) *

Report of the City Surveyor.

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Minutes:

Members considered a report of the City Surveyor relative to replacement of the heating system serving the high-level walkways and towers at Tower Bridge.

 

RESOLVED, that – the recommendations be agreed.

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29.

Waiver Report: Overhaul and Refurbishment of 2No. Hydraulic Motors at Tower Bridge (Deferred from September) *

Report of the Director of Open Spaces.

 

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Minutes:

Members received a report of the Director of Open Spaces relative to the overhaul and refurbishment of the 2no. hydraulic motors at Tower Bridge.

 

RESOLVED, that – the report be received and its contents noted.

 

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30.

Waiver Report: Tower Bridge Sacrificial Glass (Deferred from September)

Report of the Director of Open Spaces.

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Minutes:

Members received a report of the Director of Open Spaces relative to the sacrificial layers on the glass floor of the walkways at Tower Bridge to be replaced annually for the next three years.

 

RESOLVED, that – the report be received and its contents noted.

 

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31.

Non public questions on matters relating to the work of the Committee

Minutes:

There were no questions.

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32.

Any other business that the Chairman considers urgent and which the Committee agree should be considered whilst the public are excluded

Minutes:

There was no other business.

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