Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

12th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Tuesday, September 07, 2021 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

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,
• P. Squire,
• J. Morgan,
• S. Lehman,
• A. Hopkins,
• P. Van Meerbergen,
• S. Turner,
• E. Peloza,
• and S. Hillier

ABSENT:

• A. Kayabaga

ALSO PRESENT:

• M. Ribera, B. Westlake-Power

  Remote Attendance: L. Livingston, A. Barbon, B. Card, J. Davison, K. Dickins, G. Kotsifas, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, B. Somers, C. Saunders, C. Smith

  The meeting is called to order at 4:08 PM; it being noted that the following Members were in remote attendance: M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza and S. Hillier.

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor S. Lehman disclosed a pecuniary interest in item 4.2, having to do with a proposed appointment to the London Downtown Business Association (LDBA), by indicating that he is a member of the LDBA. 

2.

Consent

None. 

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Request for Delegation Status - 4 Pillars of Medical Ethics - Courtney Roddis

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

  That the communications listed on the public agenda as items 4.1 a. through ac., inclusive, BE RECEIVED for information, and no further action be taken with respect to these submissions; it being noted that there are no current related decisions or considerations before the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee at this time.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 1)

4.2

Downtown Business Improvement Association Appointment

• That Councillor J. Helmer BE APPOINTED as the Municipal Council representative on the Downtown Business Area Board to replace Councillor A. Kayabaga, on an interim basis until such time as the leave of Councillor Kayabaga is resolved; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated August 19, 2021 from A. McClenaghan, Chair, LDBA and D. McCallum, Chair, MSL and a communication dated August 17, 2021, with respect to this matter.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record. 

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

  That consideration of an interim Councillor appointment to the London Downtown Business Association Board of Directors BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee in order to allow for members of Council to express their interest in the appointment.  

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	P. Squire, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, and P. Van Meerbergen
  Nays: (9)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, E. Peloza, and Mayor E. Holder
  Recuse: (1)	S. Lehman
  Absent: (1)	A. Kayabaga

  
  
  
  Motion Failed (4 to 9)
• Moved by: S. Turner
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That the communications from London Downtown Business Association and Councillor Kayabaga be received, and Council members be given an opportunity to be selected for the interim appointment.  

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 0)
• Election:

  Interim Appointment to the London Downtown Business Association

  
  

  J. Helmer(69.23 %):	M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, and Mayor E. Holder
  S. Hillier(30.77 %):	M. van Holst, P. Squire, S. Hillier, and P. Van Meerbergen
  Abstain(0.00 %):	S. Lehman
  Absent(7.69 %):	A. Kayabaga

  
  
  
  Majority Winner: J. Helmer
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. van Holst

  That Councillor J. Helmer BE APPOINTED as the Municipal Council representative on the Downtown Business Area Board to replace Councillor A. Kayabaga, on an interim basis until such time as the leave of Councillor Kayabaga is resolved.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 0)

4.3

5th Report of the Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

• Moved by: S. Lehman
  Seconded by: M. Cassidy

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee from its meeting held on August 19, 2021:
  
  a)  the following actions be taken with respect to the Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee update:
  
  i)   the request from the Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee for budget allocation of up to $700.00 for the 2021 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, BE APPROVED; and,
  
  ii)  it BE NOTED that the verbal update from A. Husain with respect to the Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee meeting was received; and,
  
  b)  that clauses 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.1 and 7.1 BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, and Mayor E. Holder
  Absent: (1)	A. Kayabaga

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

4.4

London Transit Commission Vacancy

• Moved by: P. Squire
  Seconded by: P. Van Meerbergen

  That the resignation of Tanya Park from the London Transit Commission as of October 22, 2021 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: (14)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, and Mayor E. Holder
  Absent: (1)	A. Kayabaga

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

4.5

Appointment to the London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors

• Moved by: M. van Holst
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Corporate Services Committee, the attached proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held September 14, 2021 to:

  a)     ratify and confirm the Resolution of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc., attached as Schedule “A” to the by-law; and

  b)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Resolution of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc. attached as Schedule “A” to the by-law;

  it being noted that Tania Goodine was selected for appointment to the London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors in accordance with the selection process held at the Corporate Services Committee on August 30, 2021. 

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, and Mayor E. Holder
  Absent: (1)	A. Kayabaga

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1

(ADDED) Request of Appointment of Councillor Lehman to the Hyde Park BIA

• That the resignation from Councillor J. Morgan from his appointment to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association BE ACCETPED, and Councillor S. Lehman BE APPOINTED to the Hyde Park BIA to fill the vacancy, for the term ending November 15, 2022.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

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

  That the resignation of Councillor J. Morgan from the Hyde Park BIA, BE ACCEPTED. 

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, and Mayor E. Holder
  Absent: (1)	A. Kayabaga

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

  That nominations for an appointment to the Hyde Park BIA be opened.  

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, and Mayor E. Holder
  Absent: (1)	A. Kayabaga

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Turner
  Seconded by: E. Peloza

  That nominations be closed and Councillor S. Lehman BE APPOINTED to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association Board of Directors, for the term ending November 15, 2022.  

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, and Mayor E. Holder
  Absent: (1)	A. Kayabaga

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

6.

Adjournment

• Moved by: P. Van Meerbergen
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That the meeting be adjourned. 

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 5:13 PM.