Council

Minutes

8th Special Council Meeting

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Oneida Community Centre, 2017 Ball Park Rd, Southwold, Ontario

The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add-a-won-da-run).

We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit today.

As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.

Present:

• Mayor J. Morgan, 
• H. McAlister, 
• S. Lewis, 
• P. Cuddy, 
• J. Pribil, 
• S. Trosow, 
• C. Rahman, 
• S. Lehman, 
• A. Hopkins, 
• S. Franke, 
• E. Peloza, 
• and D. Ferreira 

Absent:

• S. Stevenson, 
• P. Van Meerbergen, 
• and S. Hillier 

Also Present:

• Oneida Nation Council: Chief T. Cornelius, R. Antone, M. Deleary, B. Doxtator, C. Doxtator, H. Elijah, A. George-Antone, D. Hill

  A. Barbon, S. Corman, S. Govindaraj, E. Hunt, S. King, P. Ladouceur, S. Mathers, J. Paradis, T. Pollitt, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, N. Smith, S. Spring, J. Taylor

  The meeting is called to order at 5:22 PM; it being noted that the 8th Special Council Meeting was held at the Oneida Community Centre, 2017 Ball Park Rd, Oneida Nation of the Thames

   

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That is BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Recognitions

Mayor J. Morgan presented a white pine sapling which represents peace and a traditional gift of tobacco. Chief T. Cornelius presented a woven Haudenosaunee Wampum Belt which represents a historic peace agreement between four First Nations.

3.

Communications and Petitions

None.

4.

Motions of Which Notice is Given

5.

Items for Discussion

5.1

Shared Environmental Concerns

That it BE NOTED a general discussion was held with respect to this matter.

5.2

Housing Initiatives for First Nations Communities

That it BE NOTED a general discussion was held with respect to this matter.

At 6:15 PM, Councillor S. Lehman leaves the meeting.

At 6:30 PM, Councillor A. Hopkins leaves the meeting.

5.3

REVISED - Office Space for Oneida Nation of the Thames to Provide Services for their Members

That it BE NOTED a general discussion was held with respect to this matter.

5.4

Collaborative Communication to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to Request Changes to the Municipal Act, 2001 to Facilitate Meetings between First Nations and Municipalities

• Motion made by: H. McAlister
  Seconded by: P. Cuddy

  That with respect to facilitation of meetings between First Nations and Municipalities, the following actions be taken:

  a) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to write a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, proposing changes to the Municipal Act, 2001, to better facilitate meetings between First Nations and Municipal Councils in Ontario; and

  b) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to advocate via the Ontario Big City Mayors Caucus and the Association of Municipalities Ontario for changes to the Municipal Act, 2001 to better facilitate meetings between First Nations and Municipal Councils in Ontario.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

6.

Reports

None.

7.

Added Reports

None.

8.

Deferred Matters

None.

9.

Enquiries

None.

10.

Emergent Motions

None.

11.

By-laws

• Motion made by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: S. Franke

  That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 123, BE APPROVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed
• Motion made by: S. Franke
  Seconded by: P. Cuddy

  That Second Reading of Bill No. 123, BE APPROVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed
• Motion made by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 123, BE APPROVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The following Bill is enacted as a By-law of The Corporation of the City of London:

  Bill No. 123

  By-law No. A.-8484-85 - A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 17th day of April, 2024. (City Clerk)

   

  
  

12.

Adjournment

• Motion made by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: S. Franke

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 7:34 PM.