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Council

MINUTES

21ST MEETING

 

July 15, 2015

 

The Council meets in Special Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:10 PM.

 

PRESENT:  Mayor M. Brown and Councillors 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 and J. Zaifman and C. Saunders (City Clerk).

 

ABSENT: Councillor P. Squire.

 

ALSO PRESENT: A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J. Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, D. Dobson, J.M. Fleming, K. Graham, M. Hayward, M. Henderson, C. Keller, L. Livingstone, B. Martinez, J.P. McGonigle, K. Pawelec, L. Rowe, C. Smith and B. Westlake-Power.

 

At the beginning of the Meeting all Members are present except Councillors P. Squire and S. Turner.

 

I

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

            None.

 

II

REVIEW OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC

 

            None.

 

III

ADDED REPORTS

 

1.

19th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

 

IV

RECOGNITIONS

 

            None.

 

V

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA

 

            None.

 

VI

CONFIRMATION AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES

 

            None.

 

VII

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

 

            None.

 

VIII

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN

 

            None.

 

IX

REPORTS

 

            19th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

            Councillor V. Ridley presents.

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley to Approve clauses 1 and 2.

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

 

2.

Setting Priorities - Council's 2016 - 2019 Multi-Year Budget

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the City of London’s Multi-Year Budget:

 

a)         the following strategies BE ENDORSED as the Municipal Council’s top priorities for new investment in the Multi-Year Budget:

 

i)              Implement and enhance safe mobility choices for cyclists, pedestrians, transit users and drivers through the provision of complete streets, connected pathways, and enhanced transit services. (Building a Sustainable City, 2A); Improve travel by managing congestion and increasing roadway safety. (Building a Sustainable City, 2C);

ii)             Address and manage the infrastructure gap to maintain what we have now and reduce the tax burden on future generations. This includes everything from roads to parks to buildings. (Building a Sustainable City, 1A);

iii)            Support small businesses by improving City processes. (Growing our Economy, 1D); Deliver great customer service experiences to residents, businesses, and visitors. (Leading in Public Service, 5B);

iv)           Invest in London’s downtown as the heart of our city. (Growing our Economy, 2A); Partner with the London Community Foundation on the “Back to the River Project”. (Growing our Economy, 1C);

v)            Eliminate barriers for individuals facing poverty, mental health and addictions and help them find pathways to be successful. (Strengthening our Community, 3A) [Consider: Create new partnerships to build, and support the building of, new affordable housing. (Growing our Economy, 2B) and Reduce and prevent homelessness. (Strengthening our Community, 3C)];

vi)           Attract and retain newcomers, including international students, foreign trained professionals, and multi-generational immigrants to strengthen London’s workforce. (Growing our Economy, 5D);

vii)          Plant more trees and better protect them from deforestation, invasive species, and other threats. (Building a Sustainable City, 3C); Work together to protect all aspects of our natural environment including woodlands, wetlands, river and watercourses, and air quality as our city grows. (Building a Sustainable City, 3E);

viii)         Use community improvement plans to coordinate City and private investment to meet both local & city-wide priorities. (Growing our Economy, 2C );

ix)           Work better together for economic growth: Western Fair District, London Economic Development Corporation, London Hydro, London International Airport, Tourism London, London Convention Centre, Covent Garden Market, London Chamber of Commerce, Business Improvement Areas, and other key stakeholders. (Growing our Economy, 4A); Use new and emerging technology to improve quality of life and grow London’s economy. (Growing our Economy, 3A); and,

x)            Make community engagement a priority. Make the public a partner who has access to our information and helps make decisions with Council. (Leading in Public Service, 1A); Support neighbourhood driven activities and decision making. (Strengthening our Community, 1A);

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare business cases for each strategy identified in a), above, for consideration during the Multi-Year Budget process; and

 

c)          the staff report dated July 13, 2015, and the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, BE RECEIVED for information.

 

 

Councillor S. Turner enters the meeting at 4:16 PM.

 

Motion made by Councillor V. Ridley and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to amend clause 2a)ii) by adding at the end the words “to managing and improving water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure services;” in order to address the infrastructure gap.

 

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)

 

Motion made by Councillor J. Morgan and seconded by Councillor P. Hubert to further Amend clause 2 so that paragraph 1 reads as follows:

 

“a)        the following strategies BE ENDORSED as the Municipal Council’s potential top priorities for new investment in the Multi-Year Budget, subject to the Municipal Council’s review of the business cases to be developed by the Civic Administration:”.

 

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)

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to further Amend clause 2a) by adding a new part xi) which reads as follows:

 

“xi)       Expand support for resident and community driven initiatives that encourage waste reduction and other environmental behaviours (Building a Sustainable City, 3D);”

 

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)

 

Motion made by Councillor T. Park and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Approve clause 1 and clause 2, as amended.

 

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)

 

Clause 2, as amended, reads as follows:

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the City of London’s Multi-Year Budget:

 

a)         the following strategies BE ENDORSED as the Municipal Council’s potential top priorities for new investment in the Multi-Year Budget subject to the review of related Business Plans to be developed by the Civic Administration:

 

i)              Implement and enhance safe mobility choices for cyclists, pedestrians, transit users and drivers through the provision of complete streets, connected pathways, and enhanced transit services. (Building a Sustainable City, 2A); Improve travel by managing congestion and increasing roadway safety. (Building a Sustainable City, 2C);

ii)             Address and manage the infrastructure gap to maintain what we have now and reduce the tax burden on future generations. This includes everything from roads to parks to building; manage and improve water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure and services. (Building a Sustainable City, 1A);

iii)            Support small businesses by improving City processes. (Growing our Economy, 1D); Deliver great customer service experiences to residents, businesses, and visitors. (Leading in Public Service, 5B);

iv)           Invest in London’s downtown as the heart of our city. (Growing our Economy, 2A); Partner with the London Community Foundation on the “Back to the River Project”. (Growing our Economy, 1C);

v)            Eliminate barriers for individuals facing poverty, mental health and addictions and help them find pathways to be successful. (Strengthening our Community, 3A) [Consider: Create new partnerships to build, and support the building of, new affordable housing. (Growing our Economy, 2B) and Reduce and prevent homelessness. (Strengthening our Community, 3C)];

vi)           Attract and retain newcomers, including international students, foreign trained professionals, and multi-generational immigrants to strengthen London’s workforce. (Growing our Economy, 5D);

vii)          Plant more trees and better protect them from deforestation, invasive species, and other threats. (Building a Sustainable City, 3C); Work together to protect all aspects of our natural environment including woodlands, wetlands, river and watercourses, and air quality as our city grows. (Building a Sustainable City, 3E);

viii)         Use community improvement plans to coordinate City and private investment to meet both local & city-wide priorities. (Growing our Economy, 2C );

ix)           Work better together for economic growth: Western Fair District, London Economic Development Corporation, London Hydro, London International Airport, Tourism London, London Convention Centre, Covent Garden Market, London Chamber of Commerce, Business Improvement Areas, and other key stakeholders. (Growing our Economy, 4A); Use new and emerging technology to improve quality of life and grow London’s economy. (Growing our Economy, 3A;

x)            Make community engagement a priority. Make the public a partner who has access to our information and helps make decisions with Council. (Leading in Public Service, 1A); Support neighbourhood driven activities and decision making. (Strengthening our Community, 1A); and,

xi)           Expand support for resident and community driven initiatives that encourage waste reduction and other environmental behaviours (Building a Sustainable City, 3D);

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare business cases for each strategy identified in a), above, for consideration during the Multi-Year Budget process; and

 

c)         the staff report dated July 13, 2015, and the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, BE RECEIVED for information.

 

X

DEFERRED MATTERS

 

            None.

 

XI

ENQUIRIES

 

            None.

 

XII

EMERGENT MOTIONS

 

            None.

 

XIII

BY-LAWS

 

Motion made by Councillor S. Turner and seconded by Councillor T. Park to Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.  266.

 

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)

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor M. van Holst to Approve Second Reading of Bill No. 266.

 

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)

 

 

Motion made by Councillor B. Armstrong and seconded by Councillor H.L. Usher to Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 266.

 

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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following by-law is passed and enacted as a by-law of The Corporation of the City of London:

 

 

Bill No. 266

By-law No. A.-7287-213

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council Meeting held on the 15th day of July, 2015. (City Clerk)

 

XIV

ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion made by Councillor M. Cassidy and seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong to Adjourn.

 

Motion Passed

 

The meeting adjourns at 5:16 PM.

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Matt Brown, Mayor

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                          Catharine Saunders, City Clerk