Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

1st Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
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PRESENT:
  • Councillors S. Lewis (Chair), 
  • H. McAlister, 
  • P. Cuddy, 
  • S. Stevenson, 
  • J. Pribil, 
  • S. Trosow, 
  • C. Rahman, 
  • S. Lehman, 
  • A. Hopkins, 
  • P. Van Meerbergen, 
  • S. Franke, 
  • E. Peloza, 
  • D. Ferreira, 
  • S. Hillier, 
  • and Mayor J. Morgan 
ALSO PRESENT:
  • S. Datars Bere, J. Adema, A. Barbon, S. Corman, K. Dickins, D. Escobar, M. Feldberg, P. Ladouceur, T. Macbeth, S. Mathers, H. McNeely, C. Parsons, T. Pollitt, L. Rafuna, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, J. Senese, A. Shaw, E. Skalski, C. Smith

    Remote Attendance:  E. Bennett, D. Bordin, E. Hunt 

    The meeting is called to order at 1:01 PM; it being noted that Councillors P. Van Meerbergen and S. Hillier were in remote attendance.

     

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That it BE NOTED Councillor J. Pribil discloses a pecuniary interest in item 2.1, having to do with Film London - LEDC Purchase of Service Agreement Amendment by indicating that his son is contemplating seeking project support from Film London. 

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  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That Consent Items 2.2 to 2.3 BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (15)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman


    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That the 10th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 14, 2024 BE RECEIVED. 




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That the 12th Report of the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 20, 2024 BE RECEIVED.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the proposed amending by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 9, 2024 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024 to amend By-law No. A.-8441-4 being “A by-law to authorize a Purchase of Services Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Economic Development Corporation; and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement” to:

    a)    an amending agreement (Schedule “A2”) BE AUTHORIZED and BE APPROVED between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Economic Development Corporation for the purpose of extending funding for Film London; and

    b)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the amending agreement.


    Yeas: (13)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (1)S. Stevenson
    Recuse: (1)J. Pribil


    Motion Passed (13 to 1)

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  • Moved by:J. Morgan
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That with respect to the 2024 Ward Boundary Review, the following actions be taken:

    a)       the boundaries for the fourteen (14) electoral wards and detailed in Final Option 1, as appended to the staff report and contained within the Final Report – 2024 Ward Boundary Review, BE APPROVED for the City of London, effective November 15, 2026;

    b)       Final Option 1 BE APPROVED in principle, with the fifteen (15) homes on the north side of Springbank Drive — between The Coves Environmentally Significant Area, Greenside Avenue, and the Canadian National Railway to be retained with proposed Ward 11 as a minor amendment to retain a community of interest;

    c)       Final Option 1 BE APPROVED in principle, with a minor amendment to the boundary between proposed Ward 1 and proposed Ward 11 so that the area contained between Wellington Road South and the Canadian National Railway adjacent to Adelaide Street South (Rowntree Area) south to Commissioner Road East be incorporated into proposed Ward 11 to better reflect communities of interest and balancing population; it being noted that this amendment will return to Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on January 14, 2025 with a report that clarifies the population impact of that change for final approval;

    d)       Final Option 1 BE APPROVED in principle, with a minor amendment to the boundary between proposed Ward 1 and proposed Ward 4 so that the area contained within Oxford Street East, to Highbury Avenue North, to Canadian Pacific Railway, to Adelaide Street North be incorporated into proposed Ward 4 to better reflect communities of interest and balancing population; it being noted that this amendment will return to Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on January 14, 2025 with a report that clarifies the population impact of that change for final approval.

    e)       the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a by-law to enact the boundaries detailed in Final Option 1, as amended, to the December 17, 2024 meeting of Municipal Council; and

    f)       the Final Report – 2024 Ward Boundary Review, dated December 10, 2024 and the Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. Final Report as appended the staff report as Appendix ‘A’ BE RECEIVED.

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a presentation from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. with respect to this matter;

    it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications from the following individuals:

    • a communication dated October 17, 2024 from B. Mejia, Executive Director, Argyle BIA;
    • a communication dated December 1, 2024 from R. Van Overberghe;
    • a communication from J. Boyce;
    • a communication dated December 10, 2024 from Councillor S. Franke;
    • a communication dated December 9, 2024 from S. Levin, President, Orchard Park/Sherwood Forest Neighbourhood Association;
    • a communication from G. Faul; and
    • a communication dated December 9, 2024 from Councillor A. Hopkins;

    it being pointed out that the following individuals made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting with respect to this matter:

    • D. Boyce;
    • J. Boyce;
    • G. Faul; and
    • G. Warren;



    ADDITIONAL VOTES:


  • Moved by:D. Ferreira
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (15)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman


    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:S. Franke

    Motion to close the public participation meeting.


    Yeas: (15)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman


    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:C. Rahman

    That the motion be amended to read as follows:

    That Final Option 1 BE APPROVED in principle, with a minor amendment to the boundary between the proposed Ward 1 and proposed Ward 14 so that the area contained between Clarke Rd, Canadian National Railway, the Eastern City Limit, Hamilton Rd to the Thames River be incorporated into the proposed Ward 14 to better reflect communities of interest;

    it being noted that this amendment will return to Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on January 14, 2025 with a report that clarifies the population impact of that change for final approval.  


    Yeas: (6)J. Morgan, S. Lewis, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Franke, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (9)A. Hopkins, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Failed (6 to 9)
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That the motion be amended by adding a new part to read as follows:

    the fifteen (15) homes on the north side of Springbank Dr — between The Coves, Greenside Ave, and the Canadian National Railway — BE RETAINED with proposed Ward 11 as a minor amendment to retain a community of interest.


    Yeas: (14)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)H. McAlister


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Franke

    That Final Option 1 BE APPROVED in principle, with a minor amendment to the boundary between proposed Ward 1 and proposed Ward 11 so that the area contained between Wellington Rd S and the Canadian National Railway adjacent to Adelaide St S (Rowntree Area) south to Commissioner Rd E be incorporated into proposed Ward 11 to better reflect communities of interest and balancing population;  it being noted that this amendment will return to Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on January 14, 2025 with a report that clarifies the population impact of that change for final approval.   


    Yeas: (13)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (1)D. Ferreira
    Absent: (1)H. McAlister


    Motion Passed (13 to 1)
  • Moved by:S. Stevenson
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That Final Option 1 BE APPROVED in principle, with a minor amendment to the boundary between proposed Ward 1 and proposed Ward 4 so that the area contained within Oxford St E, to Highbury Ave N, to Canadian Pacific Railway, to Adelaide St N be incorporated into proposed Ward 4 to better reflect communities of interest and balancing population;

    it being noted that this amendment will return to Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on January 14, 2025 with a report that clarifies the population impact of that change for final approval.  


    Yeas: (11)J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (3)A. Hopkins, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira
    Absent: (1)H. McAlister


    Motion Passed (11 to 3)
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That the motion be amended by adding a new part to read as follows:

    following the adoption of ward boundaries by by-law and the completion of the appeal period, or a decision by the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to explore naming convention options for the final ward boundaries, provide a report outlining these options to Council for their consideration and community engagement with sufficient time for the 2026 municipal elections. 


    Yeas: (2)S. Franke, and D. Ferreira
    Nays: (12)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)H. McAlister


    Motion Failed (2 to 12)
  • Moved by:J. Morgan
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (13)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, and D. Ferreira
    Nays: (1)C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)H. McAlister


    Motion Passed (13 to 1)

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

    That the following actions be taken with respect to London Convention Centre Corporation (RBC Place) By-law Update and Appointments:

    a)    the proposed by-law appended as Appendix ‘B’ to the staff report dated December 10, 2024 A by-law to amend By-law No. A-6866-270, as amended, respecting the London Convention Centre Corporation BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, to update references to the Board, section 4, and section 5(2) term; 

    b)    the following appointments to the Board of Directors BE CONFIRMED:
    i)    Mary Lynn Stuckey (Health Care) as a Class 2 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2026;
    ii)   Ryan Bennett (Finance) as a Class 1 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2025;
    iii)   Kara Heddle (Communications) as a Class 1 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2025;
    iv)   Sara De Candido (Health Care) as a Class 2 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2026; and
    v)    Jeffrey Floyd (Music/Business) as a Class 3 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2026; and

    c)    on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the report dated December 10, 2024 respect to the London Convention Centre Corporation (RBC Place) By-law Update and Appointments, BE RECEIVED.


    Yeas: (11)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Franke, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (4)H. McAlister, S. Stevenson, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, and the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken:

    a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated December 10, 2024 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, to amend By-law  No. CPOL.-391-152, being A by-law to enact a new Council policy entitled “Municipal Service and Financing Agreements” by deleting and replacing Schedule “A”;

    b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to identify and incorporate eligible growth infrastructure projects located within priority intensification areas of the Built Area Boundary into the Growth Management Implementation Strategy upon the completion of the 2028 Development Charges Background Study, it being noted that until approval of the 2028 DC Background Study, the Built Area Works program can continue to be availed of for the delivery of eligible municipal infrastructure works within the Built Area;

    c)    the changes to the 2008 Growth Management Implementation Strategy principles to align with amendments in clause b) above and growth policies of The London Plan BE APPROVED by Municipal Council; 

    d)   the correspondence from Zelinka Priamo regarding 3095 and 3105 Bostwick Road (Talbot Village) BE REFERRED for consideration during the 2026 Growth Management Implementation Strategy process; and

    e)    the report BE RECEIVED for information.

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal delegation from M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute with respect to this matter.




    ADDITIONAL VOTES:


  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the delegation request from M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.


    Yeas: (12)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (3)H. McAlister, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:C. Rahman

    That the motion be amended to include a new part to read as follows:

    the correspondence from Zelinka Priamo regarding 3095 and 3105 Bostwick Road (Talbot Village) BE REFERRED for consideration during the 2026 Growth Management Implementation Strategy process.


    Yeas: (13)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and H. McAlister


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (13)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and H. McAlister


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the report regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund - First Annual Update BE RECEIVED for information;

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated December 5, 2024 from C. Kulchycki, Senior Associate, Zelinka Priamo Ltd. with respect to this matter;

    it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal delegation from M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute.


    Yeas: (12)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (1)D. Ferreira
    Absent: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and H. McAlister


    Motion Passed (12 to 1)

    ADDITIONAL VOTES:


  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Stevenson

    That the delegation request from M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.


    Yeas: (12)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (1)S. Trosow
    Absent: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and H. McAlister


    Motion Passed (12 to 1)

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  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.




    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourned at 4:38 PM.