I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

2016 Council Compensation Review Task Force Terms of Reference - Revision

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the revised proposed Terms of Reference for the 2016 Council Compensation Review Task Force, included as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated April 18, 2016, BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)

3.

2nd Report of the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee (OLAAC), from its meeting held on March 31, 2016:

a)            clause 4 BE AMENDED by deleting the words “City Clerk” and by replacing them with the word “Mayor”,  and by inserting the words “, on behalf of the Municipal Council,” after the word “Nominees” so that the clause would read as follows:

“4.        That the Mayor BE REQUESTED to write a letter of recognition to the Nominees, on behalf of the Municipal Council, acknowledging their significant contribution to the City of London.”; and

b)            clauses 1 to 3 BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)

4.

Follow-Up on Municipal Implications of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report

That the following actions be taken with respect to the follow-up on the municipal implications of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report:

a)         the staff report dated April 18, 2016, which includes the FCM document entitled "First Nations - Municipal Community Infrastructure Partnership Program (CIPP)”, BE RECEIVED;

b)         the attached additional document entitled “Terms of Reference – BCMC Aboriginal Partnership and Reconciliation Working Group” BE RECEIVED; and

c)            the Mayor BE DIRECTED to meet with representatives of the local First Nations to discuss opportunities for strengthening relationships between the First Nations and the City of London.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)

5.

Improving Collaboration with Local Boards and Commissions and Strategic Plan Alignment

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to improving collaboration with local boards and commissions:

a)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to invite each local board and commission, as well as other organizations engaged in the development of Council’s 2015-19 Strategic Plan, to attend a Municipal Council Standing Committee meeting;

b)         the Civic Administration BE INSTRUCTED to host a Civic Leaders Roundtable Event; and

c)         the staff report dated April 18, 2016 BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that page 3 of the staff report was replaced with a revised page 3, included as Added Agenda Item No. 5a.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

6.

Mayor's Advisory Panel on Poverty Final Report: London For All: A Roadmap to End Poverty

That the Municipal Council take the following actions with respect to the Mayor's Advisory Panel on Poverty's comprehensive plan entitled "London for All: A Roadmap to End Poverty", developed by the Advisory Panel in consultation with the broader London community:

a)         the report "London for All: A Roadmap to End Poverty” BE RECEIVED and the contribution of the report towards the goal of reducing poverty and its effects in the City of London BE ACKNOWLEDGED;

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the approach to the implementation of the report as set out in the section entitled "Approach to Developing the Implementation Body" (on page 26 of the report) with the understanding that recommendations requiring action by the City of London will be brought forward for approval by City Council, where necessary;

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide support, as necessary, to assist the Implementation Body in bringing forward recommendations to the various stakeholders; it being understood that any recommendations having an impact on the operations of the City of London, outside of the normal course of business, would be brought to the Municipal Council for consideration; and

d)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the Administration of the London Transit Commission (LTC) and report back at a future meeting of the  Community and Protective Services Committee on the feasibility of undertaking the following processes:

i)          the provision of free transit on LTC buses for all children of 12 years of age and younger; and

ii)         as an alternative to, or in addition to a) above, the provision of free transit on LTC buses for all children 13 years of age or younger, which reflects the general  maximum age of children enrolled in elementary school;

it being understood the report back shall include information from the City of London and the LTC with respect to the sources of financing for both options a) and b) noted above; it being further understood that the Civic Administration will consult with the LTC, the London District Catholic School Board and the Thames Valley District School Board and their staff; it being noted that these Boards have been advised of this communication;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the following communications with respect to this matter:

•           a communication dated April 10, 2016, from Councillor P. Squire, with respect to the provision of free transit on London Transit Commission buses for children of a certain age and younger;

•           a communication dated April 6, 2016 from G. Macartney CEO, London Chamber of Commerce;

•           a communication dated April 13, 2016 from W. Lau/M.A. McDowell, Co-Chairs, Bridges Out of Poverty;

•           a communication dated April 14, 2016 from S. Goodine, Board Chair, InterCommunity Health Centre; Inspector, Professional Standards Branch, London Police Service; and Co-Director, Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion;

•           a communication dated April 14, 2016 from M. Sheehan;

•           a communication dated April 14, 2016 from B. Kobe/B. Thompson, Partners in Employment;

•           a communication dated April 14, 2016 from M. Baldwin, Executive Director, Pillar Nonprofit Network;

•           a communication dated April 14, 2016 from M. Quintyn, President and CEO, Goodwill Ontario Great Lakes; and

•           a communication dated April 15, 2016 from P. Sattler, MPP, London West;

it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard the attached presentation from the Mayor’s Advisory Panel on Poverty.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

7.

Board of Directors - Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Councillor H.L. Usher

8.

Board of Directors - Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Deputy Mayor Cassidy

That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication dated March 19, 2016 from Councillor M. Cassidy regarding standing for election to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Board of Directors and her associated expenses:

a)        the following resolution BE ADOPTED:

“WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction;

WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the prestige required to carry the municipal message to the Federal Government; and

WHEREAS FCM’s Annual Conference and Trade Show will take place from June 3 to 5, 2016, during which time the Annual General Meeting will be held and followed by the election of FCM’s Board of Directors;

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the City of London endorse Councillor Maureen Cassidy to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors for the period starting in June 2016 and ending June 2017; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council assumes all costs associated with Councillor Maureen Cassidy attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings.”; it being noted that the Board of Directors meetings include September 13 - 16, 2016 – Oakville, ON; November 22 - 25, 2016 – Ottawa, ON; March 14 - 17, 2017 – Whistler, BC; and the Annual Conference & AGM    - June 2 - 4, 2017 – Ottawa, ON; and

b)         Councillor M. Cassidy BE REIMBURSED by The Corporation of the City of London, outside her annual expense allocation, for her campaign expenses in seeking election to the Board of Directors, in an amount of up to $500, upon submission of eligible expenses;

it being noted that Councillor M. Cassidy was selected for nomination to serve on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)

9.

Greater London International Airport Authority Board of Directors –  Nominations

That the following actions be taken with respect to determining the Municipal Council’s nominees to the Greater London International Airport Authority:

a)         the candidate names to form a ballot BE DETERMINED by the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC); it being noted that the attached slate of names was determined by the SPPC;

b)         the Committee Secretary BE DIRECTED to produce a ballot that includes the names noted in a), above, as well as ranked ballot procedures, for the May 16, 2016 meeting of the SPPC;

c)         provision for a maximum of 10 candidates to be ranked 1 to 10, in order of preference, with all other candidates to be ranked 11, BE INCLUDED in the procedures noted in b), above; and

d)         the top six candidates from the ranked ballot process BE INVITED to participate in an interview at a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee.

Motion to Approve part a).

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (12)

NAYS: M. van Holst (1)

Motion to Approve parts b) and c).

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (13)

Motion to Approve part d).

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, V. Ridley (8)

NAYS: P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (5)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL (Confidential Appendix Enclosed for Members Only)

C-1

A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, with respect to employment related matters, advice or recommendations 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.

C-2

A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals including municipal or local board employees, relating to the Outstanding London Ambassador Award nominations.

VII.

ADJOURNMENT