Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group

Report

2nd Meeting of the Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 9:00 A.m. - 10:00 A.m.

Committee Room #5

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:

• Councillors E. Peloza (Chair), 
• S. Lewis, 
• P. Cuddy, 
• J. Pribil, 
• and C. Rahman 

ABSENT:

• S. Stevenson 
• and S. Lehman 

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor S. Trosow; M. Butlin, E. Hunt

  Remote Attendance: Councillor S. Franke; A. Barbon, K. Murray, K. Pawelec, K. Scherr, C. Smith

  The meeting is called to order at 9:03 AM.

   

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

None.

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Annual Work Plan

• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group's Annual Work Plan, as amended:

  a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back in Q1 of 2025 on the potential to eliminate snow plowing of sidewalks on residential class streets by passing a by-law requiring property owners to clear the sidewalk along their property; 

  b) the draft Annual Work Plan as amended BE RECEIVED.
  
  it being noted that the Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group received a communication dated July 12, 2024 from J. Kearon, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Middlesex-London Health Unit with respect to the proposal for alcohol sales in Municipal facilities.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

4.2

Revenue Generating Ideas - Councillor S. Franke

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

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the submission regarding revenue generating ideas from Councillor S. Franke:

  a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to forward the communication with respect to Local District Energy Systems for new subdivisions and the downtown core utilizing sewer heat exchange and renewable technologies as primary energy sources to London Hydro for their review and feedback, with a request to report back to the Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group in Q4 of 2024; and

  b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to investigate cost-saving opportunities in our tree sourcing, specifically looking at the financial cost and benefit of owning and operating or subcontracting a tree nursery and report back to the Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group on the potential return on investment and long-term benefits in Q4 of 2025;

  it being noted that the Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group received a communication date July 7, 2024 from Councillor S. Franke with respect to this matter;

  it being further noted that the Civic Administration advised the working group of a planned review of tree sourcing in 2025.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  ADDITIONAL VOTES:

  
  
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: E. Peloza

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

  b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to investigate cost-saving opportunities in our tree sourcing, specifically looking at the financial cost and benefit of owning and operating or subcontracting a tree nursery and report back to the Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group on the potential return on investment and long-term benefits in Q4 of 2025; 

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

4.3

Discussion - Next Meeting Date

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

  That it BE NOTED that the next Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group meeting will be held on September 4, 2024 at 9:00 AM.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Confidential 

None.

7.

Adjournment

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

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 9:36 AM.