Budget Committee

Report

2nd Budget Committee - 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget

Thursday, February 01, 2024 at 9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.

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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), 
• H. McAlister, 
• S. Lewis, 
• P. Cuddy, 
• S. Stevenson, 
• J. Pribil, 
• S. Trosow, 
• C. Rahman, 
• S. Lehman, 
• A. Hopkins, 
• P. Van Meerbergen, 
• S.Franke, 
• D. Ferreira, 
• S. Hillier, 
• and Mayor J. Morgan 

ALSO PRESENT:

• L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, S. Corman, J. Davies, K. Dickins, D. Escobar, M. Galczynski, A. Job, S. Mathers, J. Millman, J. Millson, K. Murray, J. Paradis, T. Pollitt, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, C. Smith

  Remote Attendance:  S. Chambers, K. Clarke, I. Collins, L. Hamer, R. Hayes, A. Hunt, E. Hunt, A. Kircos, E. Skalski

  The meeting is called to order at 9:30 AM; it being noted that Councillors S. Franke and S. Hillier were in remote attendance.

   

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

2.1

Staff Presentation

• Moved by: A. Hopkins
  Seconded by: S. Stevenson

  That the budget presentation from the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  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)

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

Mayor's Budget

• Moved by: H. McAlister
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That the budget presentation from the Mayor BE RECEIVED;

  it being noted that the Mayor's Proposed Budget was provided to each member of Council, the City Clerk, and the public on January 31, 2024.

  
  

  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: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That, pursuant to section 27.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, a change in order of the Budget Committee Agenda BE APPROVED, to provide for Item 6.1 in Stage 6, Confidential, to be considered after Stage 3, Scheduled Items.

  
  

  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: A. Hopkins
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That the Committee recess at this time, for 45 minutes.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The Committee recesses at 12:16 PM and reconvenes at 1:03 PM.

  
  

6.

Confidential (Enclosed for Members only.)

• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: C. Rahman

  That the Budget Committee convene In Closed Session to consider the following:

  6.1  Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice  

   A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality. 

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (3)	A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Trosow

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)

  The Budget Committee convenes In Closed Session from 1:03 PM to 1:17 PM.

  
  

3.

Scheduled Items

3.2

Amendment - Business Case #P-5

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

  That the Mayor’s 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget BE AMENDED to remove Business Case #P-5 – Fire Department Breathing Apparatus and Breathing Apparatus Decontamination (Amended – funding deferred from 2024 to 2026), and that this Business Case BE REFERRED to the 2028-2031 MYB noting that the equipment’s lifecycle renewal is 2031.

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira
  Nays: (3)	J. Morgan, S. Franke, and C. Rahman

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 3)

3.3

Amendment - Business Case #P-7

• Moved by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That the Mayor’s 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget BE AMENDED to remove Business Case #P-7 – Implementation of a New Property Tax Software System and Capital Asset Reporting Tool for Financial Reporting.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Failed (2 to 13)

7.

Adjournment

• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That the meeting BE RECESSED.

  
  

  Yeas: (9)	J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Nays: (6)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, and P. Cuddy

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (9 to 6)

  The meeting recessed at 1:49 PM.