I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

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

a)            Councillor S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 5 of this Report, having to do with the opioid crisis in London by indicating that his employer, the Middlesex-London Health Unit, has a significant involvement in this file.

b)            Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of this report, specifically as it relates to tasks 5.3 and 6.12 of the Project Management Plan for the Rapid Transit Corridors EA, as those tasks involve his employer, the University of Western Ontario (UWO).  Councillor J. Morgan further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 11 of this Report having to do with an appointment to the UWO’s Board of Governors by indicating that he is employed by UWO.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

London Community Grants Program Innovation and Capital Funding Allocations (2018)

That the following actions be taken with respect to the update on the London Community Grants Program:

a)         the staff report dated September 18, 2017, providing an update on the London Community Grants Program, BE RECEIVED for information; and

b)         the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services BE DIRECTED to work with the London Children’s Museum as they prepare their 2018 Budget Amendment form for their capital funding request for consideration as part of the 2018 Annual Budget Update.

Motion to Approve part a).

Motion Passed

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

Motion to Approve part b).

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 (12)

NAYS: V. Ridley (1)

3.

Service Review Initiatives 2017 Update

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated September 18, 2017 regarding an update on 2017 service review initiatives BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

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

4.

2019 JUNO Week Bid

That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Tourism London and the Director of Culture and Entertainment Tourism, a City of London financial contribution of $500,000 BE APPROVED for submission to The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), towards a 2019 JUNO Week bid fee of $1,700,000; it being noted that Tourism London will leverage the remaining $1,200,000 from provincial and other sources; it being further noted that the bid fee would only be payable by the successful bidder; it being pointed out that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated September 8, 2017, from Councillor M. Salih and Councillor P. Hubert indicating their support for the funding request.

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 (14)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

5.

Dr. Christopher Mackie, Medical Officer of Health & CEO, Middlesex-London Health Unit re Opioid Crisis in London

That the following actions be taken with respect to the use of supervised consumption sites and other harm reduction measures:

a)         the Opioid Crisis Working Group, comprised of the Mayor, as well as other community stakeholders, under the leadership of the Medical Officer of Health, BE ENDORSED;

b)         the Medical Officer of Health & CEO, Middlesex-London Health Unit BE ADVISED that the Municipal Council endorses the Health Unit’s and the Opioid Crisis Working Group’s further study and consultation with community stakeholders regarding the use of supervised consumption sites and other harm reduction measures; and

c)         the Opioid Crisis Working Group BE REQUESTED to report back to the Municipal Council with details of its relationship with other strategies and working groups, and proposed terms of reference for the Working Group that would provide for:

i)          consultation with the community;

ii)         exploration of a response to the current situation, including the possibility of supervised consumption sites; and,

iii)         development of recommendations as to how to best address the opioid crisis in London;

it being understood that the Working Group will liaise with the Civic Administration in the development of the proposed terms of reference, including establishing a timeline for completion of the Working Group’s mandate;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard the attached presentation from Dr. C. Mackie, Medical Officer of Health & CEO, C. Fisher, Community HIV Program Lead, and J. Shepherd, Public Health Nurse, all from the Middlesex-London Health Unit, with respect to this matter.

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, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

RECUSED: S. Turner (1)

6.

Amendments to Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated September 18, 2017 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on September 19, 2017 for the purpose of repealing By-law No. A-51, as amended, being “A by-law to provide for Various Fees and Charges” and replacing it with a new Fees and Charges By-law that adds and adjusts certain fees and charges for services or activities provided by the City of London; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, that no individuals made an oral submission.

Motion Passed

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

NAYS: M. Salih (1)

Motion to Open the Public Participation Meeting.

Motion Passed

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

Motion to Close the Public Participation Meeting.

Motion Passed

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

7.

Shift Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment Project Management Plan, Communications Plan and Consulting Fees Amendment

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services & City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Shift Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment (EA):

a)         the Rapid Transit Corridors EA, Project Management Plan: Updated and Expanded Scope, as appended to the staff report dated September 18, 2017 as Appendix A, BE RECEIVED;

b)         the Shift Communications Plan, as appended to the staff report dated September 18, 2017 as Appendix B, BE RECEIVED;

c)         the fees for IBI Group, BE INCREASED in the amount of $2,282,330 excluding HST, in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;  

d)         the financing for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated September 18, 2017 as Appendix C; and

e)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard the attached presentation from the Project Director, Rapid Transit Implementation, with respect to this matter.

Motion to approve part a).

Motion Passed

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

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

Motion to Approve parts b), d) and e).

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 (14)

Motion to Approve the balance of clause 7.

Motion Passed

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

NAYS: M. Salih, P. Squire (2)

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

8.

4th Report of the Governance Working Group

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Governance Working Group from its meeting held on August 21, 2017;

a)          the following actions be taken with respect to a ranked ballot voting process for citizen appointments to various Committees, Boards and Commissions:

i)          the Municipal Council resolution from its meeting held on June 14, 2017 regarding this matter BE RECEIVED for information; and

ii)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to work with Councillor M. van Holst to draft a policy that is reflective of the ranked ballot process contained in the computer program developed by Councillor M. van Holst and to assist in finalizing the computer program to the satisfaction of the Director, Information and Technology Services and the City Clerk; 

it being noted that the Governance Working Group received a demonstration of the ranked ballot computer program from Councillor M. van Holst;

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Council Policy Manual Review:

i)          the proposed by-law appended to the Governance Working Group report dated August 21, 2017 as Appendix B BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on September 19, 2017 to revoke and repeal the following Council policies related to: Collections from Garbage Storage Containers, Weed Control Policy, City Radios in Employees' Cars, Loose Leaf Collection, Road Cuts by Utility Companies, Requests for PCB Destruction, Topsoiling and Seeding Old Landfill Sites, Motorized Vehicles on City Lands, City Initiating Works, Handling of Petitions Administratively, Rates for Private Drain Connections and Sewer Rental, Local Improvement By-laws, Existing Local Improvement Petitions, No Extension of Services Beyond Boundaries, Voters List Not Available for Commercial Purposes, Rewards for Unsolved Murders, Motorcycle Races at Fair Grounds, Outdoor Billboard Rental Rates, Disposing of City Vehicles, Election Signs on City Property, Special Occasion Permits, Use of the Name "London", Official City Band, Photocopy Charge, Sewage from External Sources, Neighbourhood Watch Program, Municipal Priorities and Provincial Funding Reductions, Distribution and/or Sales of Goods or Services Through Non-Profit Organizations, Accessible Customer Service Policy, London Railway Commission Employees, Granting Employee Suggestion Awards, Value of Employee Suggestion Awards, Sick Leave Payouts, Past Service Pensions, Organizational Structure and Management Committee, Sick Leave Reserve Fund, Code of Ethics, Employment Equity Policy, Employee Absence – Work Related SARS Exposure, Preparation of Zoning By-laws by Clerk, Subdivision of Land by Consent, Subdivision Development, Mobile Home Parks, Dealing with Matters before the O.M.B., Changing Subdivision Policies, Utility Easement to Include Cable T.V., Incomplete Development Applications, Garage Sales, Planning Standards, Parking Requirements for Rooming, Lodging and Boarding Houses, External and Oversized Works, Site Planning Guidelines, Joint Maintenance Agreement Provisions, Minor Variance Guidelines, Non-Conforming Use Guidelines, Severance Guidelines, Part-Lot Control Exemption, Site Plan Approval & Enforcement, Reporting Consent Authority Decisions, Temporary Reduction in Parking for Promotional Events, Large Claims from U.W.R.F., Early Release of Planning Reports, Sewer Rental Charges for Oversized Sewers, Lawyers’ Letters, Disposition of School Sites, Heritage Inventory - Removal of Properties, Driveover Curbs and Gutters in New Subdivisions, Provision of Copies of Work Orders to Complainants/Tenants, Completion Date Extensions for Unassumed Subdivisions, Concurrent Processing of Minor Variance and Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law Amendment Applications, and Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law Amendment Applications – Rural Settlement Rural Holding Areas;

ii)         the revised proposed by-laws appended to the Governance Working Group report dated August 21, 2017 as Appendix C BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on September 19, 2017 to revoke, repeal and replace the following Council policies related to: Frequency of Garbage, Recyclable Material, Yard Materials and Fall Leaf Collection, Citizens Unable to Take Out Garbage or Recyclable Material, Containerized Garbage Collection Systems, Waiving of Landfill Site Fees, Spills Policy, Blue Box Replacement Policy, Public Notification Policy for Construction Projects, Drawing Review Fees, Assessment, Circulation and Repayment of Road Local Improvements, Flankage Exemptions for Surface Works and Sewers, Absence of Private Drain Connections, Absence of Sewers and Private Drain Connections, Assessing Rectangular Corner Lots, Interest Rate, Commuting Charges, Expediting Charges, Classification of Warranted and Unwarranted Sidewalks and Roadworks, New Sidewalk Installations, Street Services Implementation and Financing, Service Cut Restoration Work by Utilities and Contractors, Deleting Works from Tenders, Noise Attenuation Barriers, Official City Flag, Establishment and Review of Council Policies, Sharing Fence Costs with City, Corporate Identity Policy, Landing of Helicopters, Elsie Perrin Williams Estate, Railway Crossing Protection Drawings, Use of Cenotaph, Monumenting Program, Flags at City Hall, Issuance of Proclamations, Painting of Municipal Address Numbers on City Curbs, Phase Out Use of City-Owned Vehicles, City of London Race Relations Policy, Diversity Policy for the City of London, Public Art Policy, Gateway Structures, Fences and Walls - Ownership & Maintenance, Accessibility Policy, Promotion of Corporate Products to City Staff, Media Protocols Policy, Community Engagement Policy, Telecommunication Facilities Consultation Policy, Illumination of City of London Buildings and Amenities, City of London Records Management Policy, Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policy, Asset Transfers To Municipal Services Corporations Policy, Leasing Parkland, Value of Parkland Dedication, Parkland Dedication – Plan of Subdivision, Parkland Dedication Cash-in-lieu, Parkland Dedication – Site Plan, Parkland Dedication – Acquisition of Parkland Outside a Plan of Subdivision, Pathway Corridors, Parkland Accounts, Gender Equity in Recreation Services, Financial Assistance for Program Activity Fees, Inclusion in Recreation Facilities, Parks and Services, Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual, Use of Inflatable Amusement Devices During Rental of City Parks or Other Facilities, Rzone Policy, Policy for Waiving or Reducing Fees for Use of City-Owned Community Centres and Recreation Facilities, Parking Tickets Received by Employees, Retirement Dinners for Department Heads, Staff at Ward Meetings, Hiring of Employees Policy, Temporary Vacancies, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act Claims, Employee Service Recognition Program, Benefits for Non-Union Employees on Long Term Disability, Benefits for Survivors of Employees Killed on the Job, Appointments Requiring Council Approval, Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policy, Mayor – Contracted Staff, "No-cut" Employment Agreements, Leaves of Absence Without Pay, Collective Bargaining Activities, Non-Issuance of Lifetime Golf Memberships, Refunding of Application Fees, Government Agencies to Pay Fees, Survey Documents Suitable for Ontario Basic Mapping, Perfecting Property Titles for which Consents were not Obtained, Assumption of Works and Services, Demolition Control, Substantially Changed OPA/ZBA Applications, Urban Design Awards, Tree Preservation, Street Cleaning in Unassumed Subdivisions, Notices of OPA and ZBA Received From Other Municipalities, Third Party Billing – City of London Contracts, Naturalized Areas and Wildflower Meadows, Conveyance of Sanitary Filled Land, Real Estate Service – MLS, Financing of Sales, Transactions Involving Elected Officials, Property for Capital Works Projects, Internal Review of Property Sales, City-Owned Residential Properties, Property Enquiries to Board of Education, Demolitions of Buildings on Flood Plain Lands, Rental of Lands for Billboards, Leasing and Licencing of City-Owned Land, Real Estate Services, Lands for Public Works Projects, Protocol for Unapproved Aboriginal Burial Sites, Donation of Land and Buildings to the City, Real Property Acquisition Policy;

iii)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on additional amendments to the Hiring of Employees Policy to ensure a nepotism free work force through the implementation of nepotism free hiring practices for both internal and external applicants and to provide further clarity so that the Civic Administration and job applicants clearly understand the level of fairness and consistency the Municipal Council expects to be applied to hiring situations, including internal hiring processes; and,

iv)        the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with amendments to the “Code of Conduct for Employees” in order that the Code of Conduct for Employees can be adopted as a Council Policy;

it being noted that the word “Senior” was removed from Council Policy 7(3) “Senior Citizens unable to Take out Garbage or Recyclable Material”;

it being further noted that the Governance Working Group received a Communication dated August 14, 2017 from Councillor M. Salih with respect to the matters confirmed in parts c) and d) above;

c)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Council Policy – Payment of Tickets or Entrance Costs that Directly Benefit a Political Party:

i)          the communication from the Deputy City Clerk, dated August 3, 2017, containing written advice from the City Solicitor’s Office regarding the above-noted matter BE RECEIVED; and,

ii)         the proposed by-law appended to the Governance Working Group report dated August 21, 2017 as Appendix D BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on September 19, 2017 to revoke and repeal the Council policy related to Payment of Tickets or Entrance Costs that Directly Benefit a Political Party since that Policy has been superseded by other legislation;

d)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Council Policy – Urgent Last Minute or “Walk-In” Recommendations:

i)          the communication from the City Clerk, dated August 3, 2017, regarding the above-noted matter BE RECEIVED; and,

ii)         the proposed by-law appended to the Governance Working Group report dated August 21, 2017 as Appendix E BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on September 19, 2017 to revoke, repeal and replace the Council policy related to Urgent Last Minute or “Walk-In” Recommendations; and

e)         clauses 1, 2 and 3, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

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

9.

5th Report of the Governance Working Group

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Governance Working Group from its meeting held on September 7, 2017;

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Council Policy Manual Review:

i)          the proposed by-law appended to the Governance Working Group report dated September 7, 2017 as Appendix B BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 19, 2017 to revoke and repeal the following Council policies related to:  City Advertisements in Year Books; City of London Sump Pump Sewage Ejector and Storm Private Drain Connection Grant; Water Quality Sampling; Emergency Hostel Accommodation; Suspected Fraud; Job Searches; Long-term Hostel Accommodation; Course Attendance by Ontario Works Recipients; Ontario Works Replacement Cheques; Last Month's Rent; Consultation Process for Community Services Department & Community Organizations; Walkway Closing Prior to Subdivision Assumption; Private Street; Street Sale Permits; Use of City Streets (Marches & Parades); Tree Planting in New Subdivisions; Damage to Sidewalks by Utilities; 2001 Canada Summer Games Temporary Street Closures; Roads in New Subdivisions; Paying Interest on Tax Refunds; Costs Under Municipal Tax Sales Act; Traffic & Transportation Guidelines; Paratransit Service; Traffic Calming Policy; and

ii)         the proposed by-laws appended to the Governance Working Group report dated September 7, 2017 as Appendix C BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 19, 2017 to revoke, repeal and replace the following Council policies related to: Services for Special Events; City of London Community Suite Policy; Private Storm Water Connections; Sewer Clean-Outs; Cleaning of Sewer System; Catch Basins on Private Property; Connection to Water Services; Rear Yard Grading and Drainage; Servicing Dry Industrial Uses in the Annexed Area; Homemakers and Nurses Services; Special Assistance and Supplementary Aid; Purchased Service Agreements; Child Care Policies; Land Dedication; Banners Over City Streets; Street and Lane Closing; Street Naming - Streets of Honour; All-Way Stops; Noise Barriers on Arterial Roads; Temporary Road Closures; Responsibility for Installation and Maintenance of Driveway Culverts; New Traffic Signal Locations; Lane Maintenance Policy; Commemorative Street Naming Policy; School Crossing Guard Program Policy; Encroachment Policy; Coloured Crosswalk Policy; Tax Collection Policy; Treatment of Properties That Do Not Sell At Municipal Tax Sales; Minutes of Settlement for Assessment Appeals; Traffic By-law Amendments; Residential Front Yard and Boulevard Parking; Non-Enforcement of Parking Regulations; Free Downtown Parking During Christmas Season; Overnight Parking Pass Program Policy; Travel & Business Expenses; Council Members’ Expense Account; Mayor’s Expenses;

b)         clause 1 BE RECEIVED; and

c)         the request by Councillor H.L. Usher to consider adjustments to the current per diem rates BE REFERRED to the Governance Working Group as part of Phase 3 (Modernization) of the Council Policy Manual.

Motion Passed

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

10.

Request for a Second Term Appointment to the Greater London International Airport Authority Board of Directors - Bill Graham

That Bill Graham BE NOMINATIONED for reappointment for a second term to the Greater London International Airport Authority Board of Directors for the term August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2020.

Motion Passed

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

11.

Request for a Second Term Appointment to the University of Western Ontario's Board of Governors - Michael Lerner

That Michael Lerner BE REAPPOINTED for a second term to the University of Western Ontario Board of Governors for the term December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2021.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (11)

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

12.

Request for 1 Year Reappointment to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority - Stan Caveney

That Stan Caveney BE REAPPOINTED for 1 year to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority for the term December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018.

Motion Passed

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

13.

Request for 1 Year Reappointment to the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority - Councillor J. Zaifman, Bill Mackie and Ralph Winfield

That the following BE REAPPOINTED for 1 year to the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority for the term December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018:

Councillor J. Zaifman

Bill Mackie

Ralph Winfield

Motion Passed

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

14.

Request for 1 Year Reappointment to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority - Councillor A. Hopkins, Marie Blosh, Sandy Levin and Murray Blackie

That the following BE REAPPOINTED for 1 year to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for the term December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018:

Councillor A. Hopkins

Marie Blosh

Sandy Levin

Murray Blackie

Motion Passed

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

15.

Establishment of Working Group - Strengthening Relationships with Indigenous Peoples

That a Working Group comprised of Members of Council interested in serving on the Working Group and appointed by the Municipal Council to do so, BE ESTABLISHED to review and provide recommendations to Municipal Council with implementing recommendations contained in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report where possible and appropriate and to work with local Indigenous peoples to determine how best to engage and collaborate with each other.

Motion Passed

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

16.

Amazon HQ2 Request for Proposal

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to work with the London Economic Development Corporation and other relevant community stakeholders to investigate the feasibility of submitting a response to the Amazon HQ2 Request for Proposal to have the headquarters located in London, Ontario or to support a Regional/Ontario bid.

Motion Passed

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

NAYS: P. Squire (1)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

VI.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 9:58 PM.