Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

15th 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, A. Abraham, A. Barbon, S. Corman, K. Dickins, D. Escobar, S. Mathers, J. Paradis, T. Pollitt, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, E. Skalski, C. Smith

    Remote Attendance:  E. Hunt, K. Murray, A. Rammeloo, J. Raycroft

    The meeting is called to order at 1:00 PM; it being noted that Councillors S. Trosow, P. Van Meerbergen and S. Hillier were in remote attendance.

     

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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

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  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:C. Rahman

    That Consent items 2.1 and 2.2 BE APPROVED.


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


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:C. Rahman

    That the 8th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 12, 2024, BE RECEIVED.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:C. Rahman

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 13th Report of the Governance Working Group from its meeting held on September 23, 2024:

    a)  the report dated September 23, 2024 with respect to the updated General Policy for Community Advisory Committees BE DEFERRED to the November 25, 2024 meeting of the Governance Working Group for consideration; and

    b)  clauses 1.1, 3.2 and 4.1 BE RECEIVED.




    Motion Passed

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

    That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the Annual Update from K. Lakhotia, President and Chief Executive Officer, London Economic Development Corporation.


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


    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Moved by:D. Ferreira
    Seconded by:S. Franke

    That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the Annual Update from S. Pellarin, Executive Director, Small Business Centre, London.


    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:S. Hillier
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the Annual Update from C. Fox, Chief Executive Officer, TechAlliance;

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication, dated October 8, 2024 from TechAlliance with respect to funding to support and grow the innovation and entrepreneurship sector through the London Innovation Challenge program.


    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. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, with the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 8, 2024 as Appendix “B”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 15, 2024, for the purpose of repealing By-law No. A-59, as amended, being “A by-law to provide for Various Fees and Charges” and replacing it with a new 2025-2027 Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law that lists various fees and charges for services or activities provided by the City of London;

    it being further noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.


    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)

    ADDITIONAL VOTES:


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

    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:S. Lehman
    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:J. Pribil
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    That on the recommendation of the City Clerk, with respect to the London Ward Boundary Review project, the revised attached, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. Ward Boundary Review Phase One Report, dated September 27, 2024, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the revised attached presentation from Watson & Associates Economist Ltd. with respect to this matter;

    it being noted that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions regarding this matter:

    • G. Warren

    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)

    ADDITIONAL VOTES:


  • Moved by:D. Ferreira
    Seconded by:H. McAlister

    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:S. Franke
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    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:S. Franke
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure and the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2025 Water and Wastewater rates and charges:

    a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 8, 2024 as Appendix “A” to amend By-law WM-28 being “A by-law for regulation of wastewater and stormwater drainage systems in the City of London” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 15, 2024, to effect rates and charges increases of 5.4 percent effective January 1, 2025; and

    b)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report as Appendix “B” to amend By-law W-8 being “A by-law to provide for the Regulation of Water Supply in the City of London” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 15, 2024, to effect rates and charges increases of 1.5 percent effective January 1, 2025;

    it being further noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter.


    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)

    ADDITIONAL VOTES:


  • Moved by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    Motion to open the public participation meeting.


    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. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    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:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached presentation, attached community policing statistics, and heard a verbal delegation from Chief T. Truong, Chief of Police.




    ADDITIONAL VOTES:


  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That pursuant to section 36.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, Chief T. Truong, Chief of Police, London Police Services BE PERMITTED to speak an additional five (5) minutes with respect to this matter. 


    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:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That the motion BE AMENDED to include "attached community policing statistics".


    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:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That the motion, as amended, 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:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee recess at this time, for 15 minutes.




    Motion Passed

    The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee recesses at 5:24 PM and reconvenes at 5:42 PM.


  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:C. Rahman

    That pursuant to section 33.8 of the Council Procedure By-law, the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE PERMITTED to proceed beyond 6:00 PM. 


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


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)

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

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the Whole of Community System Response – Evaluation Framework Reporting Template BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a presentation from M. Kunze, Manager, Forensic and Supportive Housing Programs - St. Leonard's Community Services with respect to this matter.


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


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)

    ADDITIONAL VOTES:


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

    That pursuant to section 36.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, M. Kunze, Manager, Forensic and Supportive Housing Programs - St. Leonard's Community Services BE PERMITTED to speak an additional five (5) minutes with respect to this matter. 




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:D. Ferreira
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That Larry Weir BE APPOINTED to the Greater London International Airport Authority Board of Directors for the term ending July 31, 2027; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated September 10, 2024 from G. Kotsiomitis, Chair and M. Campbell, Chair – Governance Committee, Board of Directors, London International Airport with respect to this matter.


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


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the request from the Board of Directors RBC Place London BE REFERRED to Civic Administration to draft a revised London Convention Centre Corporation by-law and report back to the November 19, 2024 meeting of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated September 27, 2024 from D. Pollard, CEO, RBC Place London with respect to this matter.


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


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That N. Lippay and L. Heffernan BE APPOINTED to the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee for the term ending March 31, 2025.


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


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Morgan
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated October 3, 2024 from Mayor J. Morgan, Deputy Mayor S. Lewis and Councillor C. Rahman with respect to the Standing Committees and realignment of committee mandates.


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


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convenes In Closed session to consider the following:

    6.1    Personal Matter/Identifiable Individual  
    A personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

    6.2    Personal Matter/Identifiable Individual  
    A personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.


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


    Motion Passed (11 to 0)

    The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convenes In Closed Session from 6:29 PM to 6:34 PM.


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

    That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.




    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourned at 6:37 PM.