Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

15th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
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2021 Meeting - Virtual Meeting during the COVID-19 Emergency
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PRESENT:
  • Mayor E. Holder (Chair),
  • Councillors M. van Holst,
  • S. Lewis,
  • M. Salih,
  • J. Helmer,
  • M. Cassidy,
  • J. Morgan,
  • S. Lehman,
  • A. Hopkins,
  • P. Van Meerbergen,
  • S. Turner,
  • E. Peloza,
  • J. Fyfe-Millar,
  • and S. Hillier
ALSO PRESENT:
  • K. Van Lammeren, B. Westlake-Power 

    Remote Attendance: L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, M. Butlin, B. Card, S. Corman, J. Davison, K. Dickins, A. Dunbar, C. Green, K. Murray, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, C. Smith

    The meeting is called to order at 4:01 PM; it being noted that the following were in remote attendance: Councillors M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner and S. Hillier.


That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 

  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    That consent items 2.1 and 2.3 BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (14)M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, and J. Fyfe-Millar


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    That it be noted that the 8th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 21, 2021, BE RECEIVED for information.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    That Curtis Neville BE APPOINTED to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association for the term ending November 15, 2022; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication from D. Szpakowski, General Manager/CEO with respect to this matter.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:J. Fyfe-Millar
    Seconded by:J. Helmer

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

    a)  the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 9, 2021 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED to:

    i)    approve the Credit Agreement, substantially in the form attached, between the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, London and Middlesex Community Housing Inc. and The Corporation of the City of London (the “Credit Agreement”);

    ii)    approve the Guarantee, substantially in the form attached to the staff report, between the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and The Corporation of the City of London (the “Guarantee”);

    iii)    approve the Operating Agreement, substantially in the form attached to the staff report, between  the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, London and Middlesex Community Housing Inc. and The Corporation of the City of London (the “Operating Agreement”);

    iv)    approve the Certificate of Officer, substantially in the form attached to the staff report, for the City of London (the “Certificate of Officer”);

    v)    authorize the City Treasurer to approve any amendments to the Credit Agreement, Guarantee, Operating Agreement and Certificate of Officer prior to the execution by the Mayor and City Clerk;

    vi)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Credit Agreement, the Guarantee, and the Operating Agreement;

    vii)    authorize the City Treasurer to execute the Certificate of Officer; 

    viii)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports to approve further agreements, documents or forms required by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation;

    ix)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute any further agreements, documents or forms required by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and approved by the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports; 

    (x)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports (or delegate) to execute any financial reports required under the Credit Agreement, the Guarantee, the Operating Agreement, and the Certificate; and,

    xi)    authorize the Civic Administration to undertake all administrative acts required in connection with these agreements;

    b)  the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated November 9, 2021 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED to:

    i)    ratify the Resolution of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc. to approve the borrowing under the Credit Agreement among London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc., the Corporation of the City of London, and Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation and the Operating Agreement among the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation, London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc. and The Corporation of the City of London, and the granting of security under the Account Security Agreement between London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc. and Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation; and 

    ii)    authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Resolution of the Shareholder.


    Yeas: (13)M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, and J. Fyfe-Millar
    Absent: (1)M. Salih


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:J. Morgan

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft 2022-Tax-Supported Annual Update and the Draft Water and Wastewater Treatment Budgets Annual Update:

    a)     the Draft Budget documents BE REFERRED to the 2020-2023 Multi-Year annual budget update process; and,

    b)     the overview presentation, as appended to the added agenda, by the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports with respect to the 2022 Budget Update BE RECEIVED.


    Yeas: (14)M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, and J. Fyfe-Millar


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

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


    Yeas: (14)M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, and J. Fyfe-Millar


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

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


    Yeas: (14)M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, and J. Fyfe-Millar


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. Cassidy
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

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


    Yeas: (14)M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, and J. Fyfe-Millar


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Morgan
    Seconded by:M. Cassidy

    That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the Small Business Centre to support an application to the Local Business Accelerator Program and that a municipal contribution of $57,500 BE AUTHORIZED from the earmarked London Community Recovery Network funding, noting that Municipal Council previously authorized $10 Million to be contributed to the Economic Development Reserve Fund to support social and economic recovery measures.


    Yeas: (14)M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, and J. Fyfe-Millar


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Fyfe-Millar
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That the committee recess until 6:50 PM.  



    Motion Passed

    The Committee recesses at 6:32 PM, and reconvenes at 6:54 PM.


  • That the following actions be taken with respect to the Hamilton Road BIA 2022 Budget request dated October 22, 2021:

    a)      the above-noted request BE DEFERED to the 2023 budget process; 

    b)      the Hamilton Road BIA BE REQUESTED to work with Civic Administration to develop a full business case, with proposed funding source, for the 2023 budget process; and,

    c)   that a one time grant of $30,000 be provided to the Hamilton Road BIA from the Community Investment Reserve Fund to establish an operating reserve.



    Motion Passed

    Voting Record:


  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:J. Morgan

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the Hamilton Road BIA 2022 Budget request dated October 22, 2021:

    a)      the above-noted request BE DEFERED to the 2023 budget process; and
    b)      the Hamilton Road BIA BE REQUESTED to work with Civic Administration to develop a full business case, with proposed funding source, for the 2023 budget process.




  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:J. Helmer

    That the motion BE AMENDED to add the following new part c):

    "c)   that a one time grant of $30,000 be provided to the Hamilton Road BIA from the Community Investment Reserve Fund to establish an operating reserve."


    Yeas: (11)M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, and J. Fyfe-Millar
    Nays: (2)S. Turner, and E. Peloza
    Absent: (1)M. Salih


    Motion Passed (11 to 2)
  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:J. Morgan

    That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED. 


    Yeas: (12)M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, and J. Fyfe-Millar
    Nays: (1)S. Turner
    Absent: (1)M. Salih


    Motion Passed (12 to 1)
  • Moved by:S. Hillier
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That Justin Dias BE APPOINTED to the Covent Garden Market Board for the term ending November 15, 2022.


    Yeas: (13)M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, and J. Fyfe-Millar
    Absent: (1)M. Salih


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)

    Voting Record:


  • Election:

    Appointment of a member to the Covent Garden Market Board.


    Justin W. Dias(53.85 %):J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, S. Turner, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, and P. Van Meerbergen
    Ronald Earnshaw(0.00 %):None
    Don McCallum(15.38 %):M. van Holst, and A. Hopkins
    Norman N. Sproule(30.77 %):S. Lewis, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, and J. Fyfe-Millar
    Abstain(0.00 %):None
    Absent(7.69 %):M. Salih


    Majority Winner: Justin W. Dias
  • Moved by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:J. Fyfe-Millar

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the appointments to the RBC Place London Board of Directors:

    a)      David Smith (Public Health) and Jenny Diplock (Business), Class 3, BE APPOINTED for the term ending November 15, 2023; and,

    b)      Dr. C. Schlachta (Health Care), Nora Fisher (Technology), and Tony Soares (Marketing), Class 3, BE APPOINTED for the term ending November 15, 2022.


    Yeas: (13)M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, and J. Fyfe-Millar
    Absent: (1)M. Salih


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    That the resignation of John Fyfe-Millar from the Committee of Adjustment BE ACCEPTED and the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to publicly advertise for a replacement appointment with applications to be considered at the next meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee. 


    Yeas: (13)M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, and J. Fyfe-Millar
    Absent: (1)M. Salih


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

    That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convene, in closed session, to consider a matter related to advice which is subject to solicitor client privilege and communications necessary for that purpose. 


    Yeas: (13)M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, and J. Fyfe-Millar
    Absent: (1)M. Salih


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)

    The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convenes, in closed session, from 7:37 PM to 8:03 PM.


  • Moved by:S. Turner
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That the meeting BE ADJOURNED. 



    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourned at 8:11 PM.