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9TH REPORT OF THE

 

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

 

meeting held on January 29, 2015, January 30, 2015 and February 5, 2015, commencing at 9:02 AM on January 29, 2015, and reconvening on January 30, 2015 and February 5, 2015 at 9:08 AM and 9:06 AM, respectively, in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, London City Hall.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

 

PRESENT:  (January 29, January 30 & February 5, 2015) Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park and J. Zaifman and L. Rowe (Secretary). 

 

ALSO PRESENT:  (January 29, 2015) A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, A.L. Barbon, J. Braam, I. Collins, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, A. Dunbar, J.M. Fleming, T. Grawey, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, M. Hicks, O. Katolyk, J. Kobarda, P. Kokkoros, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, D. O’Brien, L. Palarchio, J. Ramsay, M. Ribera, C. Saunders, J. Senese, J. Stanford and B. Westlake-Power.

 

(January 30, 2015) A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, A.L. Barbon, J. Braam, P. Christiaans, I. Collins, B. Coxhead, M. Daley, S. Datars Bere, A. Drost, A. Dunbar, J.M. Fleming, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, D. O’Brien, L. Palarchio, M. Ribera, C. Saunders, J. Senese, C. Smith, E. Soldo, J. Stanford, B. Westlake-Power and P. Yeoman.

 

(February 5, 2015)  A. Zuidema, R. Armistead, A.L. Barbon, J. Braam, I. Collins, B. Coxhead, M. Daley, S. Datars Bere, A. Drost, A. Dunbar, J.M. Fleming, P. Foto, A. Hagan, N. Hall, M. Hayward, J. Kobarda, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, L. Palarchio, M. Ribera, C. Saunders, J. Senese, C. Smith, B. Westlake-Power.

 

 

I.

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed:

 

a)            Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in any matters pertaining to Ontario Works as he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a contract with Ontario Works.  Councillor P. Hubert further disclosed a pecuniary interest in all matters pertaining to the Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex and the London Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that does work with these organizations.  Councillor P. Hubert also disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the London Downtown Business Association (LDBA) as he is the President of a cleaning company that does work for the LDBA.

 

b)            Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Item 2b)ii) as it relates to Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory & Funding as she is employed by the London Community Players, which receives funding from the City of London.  Councillor T. Park further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of this Report having to do with a request for a report back from staff on alternative “non-levy” revenue sources for the Strategic Funding Framework, by indicating that her employer receives CAIP II funding.

 

c)         Councillor S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the Strategic Funding Framework that relates to Childreach by indicating that his spouse is employed by Childreach.

 

d)            Councillor J. Helmer disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters related to the London Youth Advisory Council by indicating that this organization is a client of his company.  Councillor J. Helmer further disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to golf courses by indicating that his family owns a golf course.

 

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

 

None.

 

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

 

None.

 

IV.         ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

 

2.

CORPORATE OPERATING BUDGET

(Secretary’s Note:  All amounts are rounded to the nearest $1,000)

 

 

a)

That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal overview with respect to the 2015 Operating Budget from the Director of Financial Planning and Policy.

 

b)

Recommendation: That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Culture Services BE APPROVED as follows: (Page 73)

 

i)

Centennial Hall - $105,000

 

ii)

Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory & Funding - $2,253,000 (Base Budget), including approval of the allocation of $500,000 in Community Arts Investment Program funding to the Grand Theatre.

 

iii)

Museum London - $1,614,000

 

iv)

Eldon House - $263,000

 

v)

Heritage - $145,000

 

vi)

London Public Library

-$19,114,000   (Base Budget)

 

Plus:

-$2,020,000     Debt Financing - Additional Investment #3-Central Library Revitalization Plan – representing two-years’ project costs with the expectation that grants and alternative sources of financing for the Additional Investment will be actively sought and noting that the Library will report back at the end of the first year, and second year if applicable, with respect to the actual amounts utilized in the aforementioned total amount.  (Additional Life Cycle Capital Budget)

 

Voting Record:

 

Motion to amend debt financing to $2,020,000 to fund Additional Investment Request #3 (Page 6), Central Library Revitalization Plan with the expectation that grant applications and other sources of financing would be sought to offset the requirement for additional funding; it being noted the Library will report back at the end of the first year, and second year if applicable, with respect to the actual amounts utilized in the aforementioned total amount. 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

 

NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire (3)

 

 

Motion to approve part 2b)vi), as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (11)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire (4)

 

 

Motion to approve 2b)iii) v) and vi); noting the additional request from the Library has been completed. 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion to approve 2b)i).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: M. Cassidy, V. Ridley (2)

 

Motion to approve 2b)ii), including approval of $500,000 in CAIP funding for the Grand Theatre.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (14)

 

RECUSED: T. Park (1)

 

Motion to approve 2b)iv).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

c)

Recommendation: That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Economic Prosperity BE APPROVED: (Page 84)

 

i)

Business Attraction & Retention - $11,959,000 (Base Budget)

 

Less:

$1,800,000 for 2015, to the Economic Development Reserve Fund contribution related to the Industrial Land Development Strategy;

 

                                                it being noted that business attraction & retention remains a top priority of the Municipal Council.                             

 

ii)

Community Improvement/Business Improvement Area - $195,000

 

iii)

London Convention Centre

-$569,000 (Base Budget)

 

Plus:

-$1,965,000     - Debt Financing - Additional Investment Request #4-Reconfiguration of the Main Level; it being noted that future debt servicing costs may be offset by increased revenues generated by the reconfiguration of the London Convention Centre. (Additional Life Cycle Capital Budget)

 

iv)

Tourism London - $1,892,000

 

v)

Covent Garden Market - $0

 

Voting Record:

 

Motion to approve that debt financing of  $1,965,000 BE APPROVED to fund Additional Investment Request #4 (Page 6), London Convention Centre – Reconfiguration of the Main Level; it being noted that future debt servicing costs may be offset by increased revenues generated by the reconfiguration of the London Convention Centre.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

NAYS: P. Squire (1)

 

            Motion to approve 2c)iii) and v).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

            Motion to amend 2c)i) to the revised amount of $10,159,000 for 2015; it being noted that business attraction & retention remains a top priority of the Municipal Council.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: P. Hubert, H.L. Usher (2)

 

            Motion to approve 2c)i), as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

                        Motion to approve 2c)iv).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

                        Motion to approve 2c)ii).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

            RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

 

d)

Recommendation: That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Environmental Services BE APPROVED: (Page 94)

 

i)

Kettle Creek Conservation Authority - $411,000 (Base Budget)

 

Plus:

$1,000 for 2015, to adjust the budget to reflect the Conservation Authority’s final funding request.

 

ii)

Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority - $104,000 (Base Budget)

 

Less:

$4,000 for 2015, to adjust the budget to reflect the Conservation Authority’s final funding request.

 

iii)

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority - $2,874,000 (Base Budget)

 

Plus:

$11,000 for 2015, to adjust the budget to reflect the Conservation Authority’s final funding request; and

 

the Administration of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE REQUESTED to consider meeting with PricewaterhouseCoopers for the purpose of an efficiency, effectiveness and value-for-money audit under the provisions of the services that are provided through the City of London audit function.  

 

iv)

Environmental Action Programs & Reporting - $735,000

 

v)

Garbage, Recycling & Composting - $13,529,000

 

Voting Record:

 

Motion to approve 2d)i), ii) and iv), as adjusted to reflect the latest budgets as submitted by the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority and the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion to approve 2d)iii) as adjusted to reflect the latest budget submitted by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

Motion to approve that the UTRCA Administration BE REQUESTED to consider meeting with Pricewaterhouse Coopers for the purpose of an efficiency, effectiveness and value-for-money audit under the provisions of the services that are provided through the City of London audit function.  

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

            Motion to approve 2d)v).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

e)

Recommendation: That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Parks, Recreation and Neighbourhood Services BE APPROVED: (Page 104)

 

i)

Neighbourhood and Recreation Services - $18,806,000 (Base Budget)

 

Plus:

-  approval of one-time funding from the Economic Development Reserve Fund, in the amount of $25,853, for 2015 for the Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex; it being noted that the ongoing funding request of the organization would be eligible for consideration as part of the City of London's multi-year budget process

 

-  approval of one time funding for the London Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council (LMIEC) in the amount of $18,009 to be funded from the Economic Development Reserve Fund; it being noted that future funding request would be eligible for consideration as part of the multi-year budget process.

 

-  approval of one-time funding in the amount of $40,000 for 2015 for the Northwest London Resource Centre, with the source of funding to be from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve.

 

-  referral of the funding request from the South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre for consideration as part of the multi-year budget process.

 

-  approval of an interest-free loan of up to $100,000 for the Palace Theatre, subject to the provision of a business plan and consultation with the City of London’s Facilities staff, in order to ensure appropriate due diligence occurs.

 

ii)

Parks and Urban Forestry - $11,367,000

 

Plus:

 

$175,000, for 2015, for operating costs associated with the implementation of the Urban Forest Strategy

 

Voting Record:

 

Motion to refer consideration of the municipal community grants (totalling $1,700,000), to the end of the budget process, when the budget position is better known.  

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer, J. Morgan (2)

 

Motion to approve 2e)i), with the exception of the funding associated with Childreach and the municipal golf program.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

            Motion to approve the $36,000 Budget associated with Childreach.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

RECUSED: S. Turner (1)

           

            Motion to approve the $.0002 Budget related to the municipal golf program.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

Motion to take no action with respect to the funding requests of the CNIB, Community Services Coordination Network, London Block Parent Program and Neighbourhood Watch London.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: T. Park (1)

 

 

Motion to take no action with request to the funding request of the African Community Council.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

Motion to take no action with respect to the funding request of the Arthritis Society.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

Motion to take no action with respect to the funding request of the BMO Centre; it being noted that arrangements have been made to extend the lease of the Soccer Dome at 6 Cuddy Boulevard for a nominal fee for 2015.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, P. Squire (2)

 

 

Motion to approve one-time funding in the amount of $25,853 for 2015 for the Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex (ESCLM); it being noted that the ongoing funding request of the organization would be eligible for consideration as part of the City of London's multi-year budget process.

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong (1)

 

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

 

            Motion to approve source of funding for the one-time funding for the ESCLM to be the Economic Development Reserve Fund.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong (1)

 

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

 

Motion to approve one time funding for the London Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council (LMIEC) in the amount of $18,009 to be funded from the Economic Development Reserve Fund; it being noted that future funding request would be eligible for consideration as part of the multi-year budget process.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong (1)

 

RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)

 

Motion to approve one-time funding in the amount of $3,600 for Hutton House for the acquisition of iPads.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: M. van Holst, J. Morgan, S. Turner (3)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

 

 

Motion to take no action with respect to providing funding for the ongoing operational funding request of the Hutton House.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

Motion to take no action with respect to the Latino Canadian Community request for funding and the Muslim Resource Centre for Social Supports request for funding.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

NAYS: J. Helmer (1)

 

 

Motion to approve one-time funding in the amount of $40,000 for 2015 for the Northwest London Resource Centre, with the source of funding to be from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve.

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (8)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, J. Zaifman (7)

 

Motion to approve that the one-time capital funding request of Pillar Nonprofit Network BE APPROVED in the amount of $339,000, to be funded from the 2014 Surplus.

 

Motion to amend the provision of one-time capital funding to Pillar Nonprofit Network to $50,000 to match other governmental funding.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, J. Zaifman (5)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (10)

 

Motion to approve that the one-time capital funding request of Pillar Nonprofit Network BE APPROVED in the amount of $339,000, to be funded from the 2014 Surplus.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: M. van Holst, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (7)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, J. Zaifman (8)

 

 

Motion to approve $225,000 in one-time capital funding for Pillar Nonprofit Network for accessibility renovations to the building, with the source of funding to be the 2014 Surplus.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: M. van Holst, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (7)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, J. Zaifman (8)

 

            Motion to refer consideration of funding for the South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre to the multi-year budget process.  

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS:  M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner (9)

 

NAYS:  B. Armstrong, M. Salih, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

 

Motion to approve that a $100,000 interest free loan BE PROVIDED to the Palace Theatre with staff to identify, and report back prior to the budget finalization, with a source of funding.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (7)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, T. Park, J. Zaifman (8)

 

 

Motion to approve that a $100,000 interest free loan BE PROVIDED to the Palace Theatre subject to the submission of a business plan and consultation with the City of London’s Facilities staff, in order to ensure appropriate due diligence occurs.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, S. Turner, J. Zaifman (9)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, P. Squire, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (5)

 

 

Motion to approve a $100,000 interest free-loan to the Palace Theater to read “…up to $100,000…”.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner (9)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong, M. Salih, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

 

Motion to approve a grant of $52,500 to Emerging Leaders in order for the organization to continue its operations until year-end.

 

Motion to amend the above-noted motion to request deliverables from Emerging Leaders, including (but not limited to) reports on graduate retention, needs for the cultural sector and community engagement with respect to rapid transit.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, (8)

 

NAYS:  M. Brown, M. Salih, P. Squire, A. Hopkins, T. Park, J. Zaifman (6)

 

Motion to approve a grant of $52,500 to Emerging Leaders in order for the organization to continue its operations until year-end, subject to the provision of certain deliverables from Emerging Leaders, including (but not limited to) reports on graduate retention, needs for the cultural sector and community engagement with respect to rapid transit.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS:  M. van Holst, V. Ridley, S. Turner (3)

 

NAYS:  M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (11)

 

Motion to approve part 2e)ii) with an increased allocation to Parks and Urban Forestry in the amount of $675,000 in 2015; for a total 2015 allocation of $12,042,000.

 

Motion to refer consideration of the proposed increase allocation to Parks and Urban Forestry, in the amount of $675,000 to later in the budget process.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (6)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, A. Hopkins, T. Park, J. Zaifman (8)

 

            Motion to approve part 2e)ii) with an increased allocation to Parks and Urban Forestry in the amount of $675,000 in 2015; for a total 2015 allocation of $12,042,000.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: M. van Holst, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (6)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, S. Turner (8)

 

            Motion to approve part 2e)ii), as submitted.

 

Motion Passed

 

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

Motion to reconsider part 2e)ii) in order to look at moving forward with funding the operating amount for Urban Forest Strategy only.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (11)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong, P. Squire, A. Hopkins (3)

 

 

Motion to approve an additional $175,000 for 2015 for implementation of the Urban Forest Strategy, to be funded through the 2014 surplus.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan (4)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (11)

 

            Motion to approve an additional $175,000 for 2015 for operating costs associated with the implementation of the Urban Forest Strategy.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong, M. Salih, P. Hubert (3)

 

 

Motion to approve funding for Parks and Urban Forestry for the Base Budget, as submitted, plus an additional $175,000 for 2015 for operating costs associated with the implementation of the Urban Forest Strategy.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

 

NAYS: P. Hubert (1)

 

 

f)

Recommendation: That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Planning and Development Services BE APPROVED: (Page 113)

 

i)

Building Approvals - ($1,151,000)

 

ii)

City Planning & Research (Land Use Planning) - $3,201,000

 

iii)

Development Services - $3,751,000

 

            Motion to Approve 2f) in its entirety.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

g)

Recommendation: That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Protective Services BE APPROVED: (Page 121)

 

i)

Animal Services - $1,539,000

 

ii)

By-law Enforcement & Property Standards - $1,182,000

 

iii)

Corporate Security & Emergency Management - $1,341,000

 

iv)

Fire Services - $55,944,000 (Base Budget)

 

Less:

$277,000 for 2015, as a result of operational efficiencies.

 

v)

London Police Services - $93,166,000

 

Voting Record:

 

              Motion amend part 2g)v) to add $240,000 to the proposed budget to maintain services levels in crime prevention and officers in schools.

 

Motion Lost

 

YEAS:  B. Armstrong (1)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

Motion to approve part 2g)v), as submitted, and to receive the related communications.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

            Motion to approve part 2g)i).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

            Motion to approve part 2g)ii).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

            Motion to approve part 2g)iii).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

            Motion to approve part 2g)iv).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

h)

Recommendation: That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Social and Health Services BE APPROVED: (Page 131)

 

i)

Social Housing - $12,544,000

 

ii)

London & Middlesex Housing Corporation - $8,541,000

 

iii)

Long Term Care - $4,400,000

 

iv)

Land Ambulance - $12,132,000

 

v)

Middlesex-London Health Unit - $6,095,000

 

vi)

Social & Community Support Services - $21,585,000

 

Voting Record:

 

            Motion to approve parts 2h)i), ii), iii) and iv).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

            Motion to approve part 2h)v).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

            Motion to approve part 2h)vi), excluding the Ontario Works portion of that budget.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

            Motion to approve the Ontario Works portion of 2h)vi):

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

RECUSE: P. Hubert (1)

           

i)

Recommendation: That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Transportation Services BE APPROVED: (Page 142)

 

i)

Parking ($3,240,000)

 

ii)

London Transit Commission - $26,857,000

 

 

iii)

Roadways - $36,407,000

 

 

 

 

Voting Record:

 

Motion to approve part 2i)i).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

Motion to approve part 2i)ii).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

            Motion to approve part 2i)iii).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

j)

Recommendation: That the 2015 Operating Budget for the following services within Corporate, Operational and Council Services BE APPROVED as follows: (Page 152)

 

i)

Corporate Services - $42,196,000

 

ii)

Corporate Planning & Administration - $2,603,000

 

iii)

Council Services - $3,250,000

 

iv)

Financial Management

-approve in the amount of $94,736,000 (Base Budget)

 

-refer Additional Investment Request #1 (Infrastructure Gap-Contribution to Capital Infrastructure Reserve Fund - $2,505,000) to the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget process.

 

-allocate $590,000 of 2014 surplus, if realized, to fund Additional Investment Request #2 (Corporate Properties – Carrying Costs), recognizing that key decisions will have to be made that will affect the use and/or disposition of properties.

 

v)

Public Support Services - $195K

 

Voting Record:

 

 Motion to approve parts 2j)i), ii) and v).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

                Motion to approve part 2j)iii).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

Motion to approve a reduction in the amount of $500,000 for 2j)iv), for a 2015 allocation to Financial Management (Base Budget) of $94,236,000

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: P. Squire (1)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

Motion to approve a reduction in the amount of $1,000,000 for 2j)iv) in order to reflect the anticipated increase to the London Hydro dividend revenue, for a  2015 allocation to Financial Management (Base Budget) of $93,736,000.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan (4)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (10)

 

Motion to approve the Financial Management Budget in the amount of $94,736,000.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

Motion to approve referral of Additional Investment Request #1 (Infrastructure Gap-Contribution to Capital Infrastructure Reserve Fund - $2,505,000) to the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget process.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, (11)

 

NAYS:  M. Salih, J. Helmer, V. Ridley, J. Zaifman (4)

 

Motion to approve the allocation of $590,000 of 2014 surplus, if realized, to fund Additional Investment Request #2 (Corporate Properties – Carrying Costs), recognizing that key decisions will have to be made that will affect the use and/or disposition of properties.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

            k)

Recommendation: That Assessment Growth Business Cases 1-18 (Appendix F, page 249) BE RECEIVED for information; it being pointed out that assessment growth related costs of $7.5 million exceed the projected available assessment growth revenue of $5.0 million or 1% and that the City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, or designate, will report back by March 2015 on the allocation of those funds, in accordance with the process approved by Council at its meeting held on May 22 and 23, 2012.

 

 

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

3.

CORPORATE CAPITAL BUDGET

(Secretary’s Note:  All amounts are rounded to the nearest $1,000)

 

a)

Financial Planning and Policy Introduction - Overview of Capital Budget and Reserve Funds.

 

Recommendation:  That the attached presentation by the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer and the Director of Financial Planning and Policy, regarding the 2015 Capital Budget and Reserve Funds, BE RECEIVED for information.  

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

Recommendation:  That $1,300,000 identified from unused previous capital project funding BE DIRECTED to the Environmental Assessment portion of the Dundas Flexible Street project, subject to the Municipal Council’s approval of the associated recommendation coming forward from the Civic Works Committee to the Municipal Council, at its meeting on February 9, 2015.

 

Motion Passed

 

 

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

b)

Recommendation: That the 2015 Capital Budget for Life Cycle Renewal Projects (Pages 168-177) BE APPROVED as follows:

 

i)

Page 170 - Culture/Cultural Services - $1,630,000

 

ii)

Page 170 - Culture/Heritage - $547,000

 

iii)

Page 170 - Culture/Libraries - $670,000

 

iv)

Page 171 - Economic Prosperity/Economic Development - $696,000

 

v)

Page 171 - Environmental Services/Garbage Recycling & Composting - $815,000

 

vi)

Page 172 - Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Neighbourhood & Recreation Services - $4,089,000

 

vii)

Page 172 - Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Parks & Urban Forestry - $3,526,000

 

viii)

Page 173 - Planning & Development Services/City Planning & Research - $175,000

 

ix)

Page 174 - Protective Services/Emergency & Security Management - $150,000

 

x)

Page 174 - Protective Services/Fire Services - $3,535,000

 

xi)

Page 174 - Protective Services/Police Services - $1,794,000

 

xii)

Page 175 - Social & Health Services/Housing - $2,208,000

 

xiii)

Page 175 - Social & Health Services/Long Term Care - $400,000

 

xiv)

Page 175 - Transportation Services/Public Transit - $6,335,000

 

xv)

Page 176 - Transportation Services/Roadways - $28,611,000

 

xvi)

Page 177 - Corporate, Operational & Council Services/Corporate Services - $7,285,000

 

            Voting Record:

 

 

Motion to approve parts 3b)i) to xiv), excluding parts ii), and x). 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

Motion to approve the allocation of $128,000 from the capital levy, to parking lot rehabilitation, to be utilized on a priority basis during the review that is currently being undertaken.  

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, V. Ridley (5)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (10)

 

            Motion to approve part 3b)ii).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

            Motion to approve part 3b)x).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

                        Motion to approve part 3b)xv)

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

                        Motion to approve part 3b)xvi).

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

 

c)

Recommendation: That the 2015 Capital Budget for Growth Projects  (Pages 178-193) BE APPROVED as follows:

 

 

i)

Page 180 - Economic Prosperity/Economic Development - $1,255,000

 

ii)

Page 181 - Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Neighbourhood & Recreation Services - $10,817,000; it being understood that Project RC2756 - Multi-Purpose Recreation Centre East, Aquatics Anchored will be accelerated, and Project RC2758 Multi-Purpose Recreation Centre Southeast, Arena Anchored follow, rather than to have the two projects proceed simultaneously.  

 

iii)

Page 181 - Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Parks & Urban Forestry - $2,875,000

 

iv)

Page 185 - Planning & Development Services/City Planning and Research - $100,000

 

v)

Page 185 - Planning & Development Services/Development Approvals - $50,000

 

vi)

Page 187 - Transportation Services/Roadways - $35,930,000

 

Voting Record:

 

            Motion to approve parts 3c)i) and ii).

 

Motion Passed

 

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

 

             Motion to approve that Project RC2756 - Multi-Purpose Recreation Centre East, Aquatics Anchored BE ACCELERATED, and Project RC2758 Multi-Purpose Recreation Centre Southeast, Arena Anchored follow, rather than to have the two projects proceed simultaneously. 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

                        Motion to approve part 3c)iii).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

            Motion to approve part 3c)iv).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

            Motion to approve part 3c)v).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

 

            Motion to approve part 3c)vi).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

d)

Recommendation: That the 2015 Capital Budget for Service Improvement Projects (Pages 194-203) BE APPROVED as follows:

 

i)

Page 196 - Economic Prosperity/Economic Development - $8,487,000; it being noted that funding for subsequent contributions of $350,000 for the years 2016 – 2019 has been removed.

 

ii)

Page 198 - Parks, Recreation & Neighbourhood Services/Parks & Urban Forestry - $480,000

 

iii)

Page 199 - Planning & Development Services/City Planning and Research - $100,000

 

iv)

Page 202 - Transportation Services/Parking - $300,000

 

v)

Page 202 - Transportation Services - Roadways - $675,000

 

vi)

Page 203 - Corporate, Operational & Council Services/Corporate Services - $863,000

 

Voting Record:

 

Motion to approve parts 3d)iii), iv) v) and vi)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion to amend the proposed Economic Prosperity/Economic Development allocation to remove funding to the Medical Devices project, in the amount of ($150,000) for 2015 and the subsequent contributions of $350K for 2016 - 2018.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

Motion to approve part 3d)i), as amended.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

            Motion to approve part 3d)ii).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

e)

Recommendation: That the 2016 - 2024 capital plan for Life Cycle Renewal Projects BE APPROVED in principle (subject to annual review).

 

 

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

 

f)

Recommendation: That the 2016 - 2024 capital plan for Growth Projects BE APPROVED in principle (subject to annual review).

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

g)

Recommendation: That the 2016 - 2024 capital plan for Service Improvement Projects BE APPROVED in principle (subject to annual review).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

h)

Recommendation: That the 2015 Corporate Capital Cash Flow that identifies the accounting recognition of capital expenditures for 2015, consistent with the Public Sector Accounting Board standards, as highlighted in the 2015 Draft Capital Budget Highlights BE APPROVED. (Page 167)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

i)

Recommendation: That the Reserves/Reserve Fund Overview and Analysis Schedules BE APPROVED as contained in the 2015 Draft Budget; it being noted that the projections are subject to annual review and adjustment. (Pages 204-213)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

j)

Recommendation: That the Additional Investments (Pages 6 and 49) that were identified, but not approved as part of the 2015 Budget, BE REFERRED for consideration in conjunction with other additional investments that may be identified through the 2016-2019 multi-year budget process; it being noted that those Additional Investments include the following:

 

Page 6:

 

Additional Investment #5 – Unapproved Municipal Grant Requests

 

Page 49:

 

Additional Investments #2*, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #10, #11, #12, #13, and #14.

 

*less $100,000 approved as part of the 2015 Budget

 

Voting Record:

 

That $120,000 BE ALLOCATED in the 2015 operating budget for the purpose of the creation of two professional internships (12 month placement of foreign-trained individuals) and the associated Business Case BE FORWARDED to the 2016-2019 Budget Planning Process.  

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: M. van Holst, H.L. Usher (2)

 

NAYS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

 

Motion to approve clause 3)j).

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

k)

Recommendation: That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward any necessary by-laws regarding the 2015 Operating and Capital Budgets for introduction at the Municipal Council meeting on February 26, 2015.

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

 

 

l)

Recommendation: That the 2015 Tax Levy BE ADOPTED in the amount of $____; it being pointed out that the tax levy represents an approximate ___% increase/decrease over the 2014 tax levy after recognizing $____ of increased taxation from assessment growth.

 

m)

Recommendation: That the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to prepare the 2015 Tax Levy By-law and to submit  it to the Municipal Council for enactment at the appropriate time.

 

n)

Recommendation: That the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to accommodate the 2015 Budget transfers that are considered "housekeeping" in nature, and do not impact the Corporate Net Operating Budget.

 

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

 

  None.

 

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

 

 

 

4.

Strategic Funding Framework

 

Recommendation:  That, as part of its review of the Strategic Funding Framework process and the development of a multi-year budget, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider and report back on the feasibility of using non-levy revenue sources that the City of London receives, such as the Western Fair Slots revenues, London Hydro dividends, etc., as the source of financing for the City’s various community funding initiatives (e.g. Strategic Funding Framework, CAIP I & II, SPARKS!, etc.), as well as the process and timing for funding allocations; it being noted that community partners will be consulted during the review process.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (14)

 

RECUSED: T. Park (1)

 

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

 

 

 

 

 

C-1

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee did not convene in camera, nor discuss in public session, the following matter, having determined there was not a need to do so.

 

REVISED - A matter pertaining to labour relations and employee negotiations with respect to employment-related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, litigation or potential litigation, advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications for those purposes.

 

VII.

ADJOURNMENT

 

            The meeting adjourned at 3:12 PM on Thursday, February 5, 2015.

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