Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

17th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - CONTINUATION
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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, 
  • S. Hillier, 
  • and Mayor J. Morgan 
ABSENT:
  • D. Ferreira 
ALSO PRESENT:
  • S. Datars Bere, A. Barbon, S. Corman, K. Dawtrey, K. Dickins, D. Escobar, S. Govindaraj, S. Mathers, J. Paradis, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, E. Skalski, C. Smith

    Remote Attendance:  E. Bennett, E. Hunt

    The meeting is called to order at 9:30 AM; it being noted that Councillors S. Stevenson, P. Van Meerbergen, E. Peloza and S. Hillier were in remote attendance.

     

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

    That the following appointments BE MADE to the Community and Protective Services Committee for the term December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025:

    Councillor J. Pribil
    Councillor S. Trosow

    it being noted that Councillor D. Ferreira was appointed as Chair and Councillor H. McAlister as Vice Chair by Mayoral Decision 2024-011;

    it being further noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee will be comprised of four members of City Council, effective December 1, 2024 to November 30th, 2025 by Mayoral Decision 2024-012.


    Yeas: (14)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, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That Madelyn Hertz BE APPOINTED to the Court of Revision for the term ending November 14, 2026.


    Yeas: (14)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, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)D. Ferreira


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

    That the communication dated November 1, 2024 from Budget Chair E. Peloza and Deputy Mayor S. Lewis regarding the London Police Board Reserve Fund Balance BE RECEIVED.


    Yeas: (14)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, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That the London Police Services Board and the London Chief of Police BE REQUESTED to engage in a conversation to explore the process, legislation and any related matters pertaining to the possibility of a partial or full donation of a Light Armoured Vehicle for integration into the London Police fleet;

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated November 1, 2024 from Budget Chair E. Peloza with respect to this matter.


    Yeas: (14)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, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)D. Ferreira


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

    That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the following actions regarding the Community Advisory Committees (CACs):

    a)     the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee’s Terms of Reference BE AMENDED to align with the Accessibility, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO) staff resources and Action Plans, specifically with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor;

    b)     in consultation with the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee and Community Advisory Committee on Planning, the Terms of Reference for CACs BE AMENDED to specify a maximum of eleven (11) voting members and to require a youth representative as part of their membership;

    c)     in response to the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee’s (DIACAC) request, DIACAC’s operations BE PAUSED while a review of its Terms of Reference is undertaken by the City Clerk, in consultation with the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression division and the Human Rights division, with a report on findings to be provided to the Manager of Labour Relations by Q3 2025;

    d)     the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee BE DISSOLVED effective April 2025, and update the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee’s terms of reference to include: responsibilities related to the welfare of animals in the community;

    e)     the Ecological Community Advisory Committee BE DISSOLVED effective April 2025, and an Ecological Reference Group BE ESTABLISHED by Q2 2025 to provide technical advice on matters related to the City of London’s Official Plan, including the management of natural heritage systems, Environmentally Significant Areas, woodlands, and stream corridors;

    f)     the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee (ITCAC) BE DISSOLVED effective April 2025, and a Mobility and Transportation Working Group be established by Q3 2025 tasked with providing advice to the Civic Administration on the implementation of the Master Mobility Plan, with representation from residents, the London Transit Commission, and other transportation partners. The working group shall meet at least three times annually, with an annual progress report to be presented to the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee (ICSC);

    g)     a by-law BE FORWARDED to a future meeting of the Municipal Council to amend the General Policy for Community Advisory Committees to:
    i)     align the Policy with the newly structured Council standing committees;
    ii)    require that an annual workplan, aligned with the City’s Strategic Plan, be approved by the respective parent standing committee and that the workplan status be provided to the parent standing committee on a quarterly basis;
    iii)   align the Policy with the updated Terms of Reference; and
    iv)   reflect the removal of the requirement to process applications to CACs through the Striking Committee to align with recent amendments to the Council Procedure By-law;

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

    •    a communication dated November 6, 2024 from Councillor C. Rahman and Deputy Mayor S. Lewis;
    •    a communication dated November 15, 2024 from S. Levin, Chair, Ecological Community Advisory Committee;
    •    a communication dated November 18, 2024 from B. Samuels, Chair, Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee; 

    it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a verbal delegation from B. Samuels, Chair, Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee with respect to this matter.




    ADDITIONAL VOTES:


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

    That the communication dated November 6, 2024 with respect to Community Advisory Committees from Deputy Mayor S. Lewis and Councillor C. Rahman BE REFFERED to the next meeting of the Governance Work Group.


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


    Motion Failed (2 to 12)
  • Moved by:S. Trosow
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the motion be amended to change the direction to BE REVIEWED in part d), part e), and part f).


    Yeas: (2)A. Hopkins, and S. Trosow
    Nays: (11)J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)S. Franke, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Failed (2 to 11)
  • Moved by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That part d) of the motion be approved and read as follows:

    d)     the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee BE DISSOLVED effective April 2025, and update the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee’s terms of reference to include: responsibilities related to the welfare of animals in the community;


    Yeas: (11)J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (2)A. Hopkins, and S. Trosow
    Absent: (2)S. Franke, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (11 to 2)
  • Moved by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That part e) and part f) be approved and read as follows:

    e)     the Ecological Community Advisory Committee BE DISSOLVED effective April 2025, and an Ecological Reference Group BE ESTABLISHED by Q2 2025 to provide technical advice on matters related to the City of London’s Official Plan, including the management of natural heritage systems, Environmentally Significant Areas, woodlands, and stream corridors;

    f)     the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee (ITCAC) BE DISSOLVED effective April 2025, and a Mobility and Transportation Working Group be established by Q3 2025 tasked with providing advice to the Civic Administration on the implementation of the Master Mobility Plan, with representation from residents, the London Transit Commission, and other transportation partners. The working group shall meet at least three times annually, with an annual progress report to be presented to the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee (ICSC);

     


    Yeas: (11)J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (2)A. Hopkins, and S. Trosow
    Absent: (2)S. Franke, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (11 to 2)
  • Moved by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the following it being noted part of the motion be approved:
    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications from the following with respect to this matter:
    •    a communication dated November 17, 2024 from A. Blosh.


    Yeas: (7)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, and J. Pribil
    Nays: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Stevenson, S. Trosow, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)S. Franke, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (7 to 6)
  • Moved by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the balance of the motion be approved.


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


    Motion Passed (12 to 1)
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:C. Rahman

    That the delegation request from B. Samuels, Chair, Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.


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


    Motion Passed (12 to 1)
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:S. Trosow

    That pursuant to section 35.10 of the Council Procedure By-law, the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee decision with respect to item 4.5 having to do with receiving a communication from M. Blosh BE RECONSIDERED to provide for another vote.


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


    Motion Passed (12 to 1)
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:S. Trosow

    That the following it being noted part of the motion be approved:
    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications from the following with respect to this matter:
    •    a communication dated November 17, 2024 from A. Blosh.


    Yeas: (4)A. Hopkins, E. Peloza, J. Pribil, and S. Trosow
    Nays: (9)J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)S. Franke, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Failed (4 to 9)
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal delegation from B. Samuels, Chair, Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee with respect to this matter.


    Yeas: (13)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, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)S. Franke, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a by-law to a future meeting of Municipal Council to amend the Council Procedure By-law as follows:

    i)     Communications and Petitions: Clarify that public communications and petitions included in the Agenda must relate to an item listed for that meeting, specifying submission requirements and conditions for inclusion or notation;

    ii)     Relevance of Delegations: Ensure that public delegation requests align with items listed on that meeting Agenda, supporting focused and relevant participation;

    iii)    Delegation Requests: Develop clear criteria for delegation requests for future standing committee meetings, allowing those submitted by other levels of government, agencies, boards, commissions, professional organizations and professional associations. Refer delegation requests that relate to specific agenda items to a Public Participation Meeting (PPM) where appropriate;

    iv)    Standing Committee Service: Clarify that each Councillor shall serve on standing committees in addition to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, ensuring all standing committee positions are filled; and 

    v)     Efficient Meeting Management: Provide for the option to “Put the Question” at committees where all of Council constitutes the membership;

    vi)     the approved 2025 meeting calendar BE AMENDED by rescheduling the November 11th, 2025 meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to November 12th, and the November 12th, 2025 meeting of the Audit Committee to November 19th; 

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) receive a communication dated November 8, 2024 from Chair of SPPC, Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, Budget Chair E. Peloza, Councillors S. Lehman and C. Rahman with respect to this matter;

    it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication from M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute (LDI) dated November 14, 2024 with respect to requesting delegation.




  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:H. McAlister

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

    That the approved 2025 meeting calendar BE AMENDED by rescheduling the November 11th, 2025 meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to November 12th, and the November 12th, 2025 meeting of the Audit Committee to November 19th; 


    Yeas: (13)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, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)S. Franke, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That part iv) of the motion be approved and read as follows:

    iv)    Standing Committee Service: Clarify that each Councillor shall serve on standing committees in addition to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, ensuring all standing committee positions are filled; and 


    Yeas: (13)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, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)S. Franke, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That part v) of the motion be approved and read as follows:
    v)     Efficient Meeting Management: Provide for the option to “Put the Question” at committees where all of Council constitutes the membership;
    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) receive a communication dated November 8, 2024 from Chair of SPPC, Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, Budget Chair E. Peloza, Councillors S. Lehman and C. Rahman with respect to this matter;


    Yeas: (8)J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (5)A. Hopkins, H. McAlister, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, and S. Trosow
    Absent: (2)S. Franke, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (8 to 5)
  • Moved by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That part vi), as amended, be approved and read as follows:

    vi) that the approved 2025 meeting calendar BE AMENDED by rescheduling the November 11th, 2025 meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to November 12th, and the November 12th, 2025 meeting of the Audit Committee to November 19th; 


    Yeas: (13)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, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)S. Franke, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That the balance of the motion, as amended, be approved.


    Yeas: (11)J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (2)A. Hopkins, and S. Trosow
    Absent: (2)S. Franke, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (11 to 2)

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  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:H. McAlister

    That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.




    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourned at 12:15 PM.