I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

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

a)            Councillor M. Salih disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to clause 6 of this Report having to do with consultations regarding arrangements for the City of London to become a Sanctuary City, by indicating that he is an employee of the Federal Government.

b)            Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to clause C-1 of the Confidential Appendix to the 12th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with a matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed disposition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed disposition, by indicating that a family member owns property in the area.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

Strategic Plan: Semi-Annual Progress Report

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the Semi-Annual Progress Report regarding the Municipal Council’s 2015-2019 Strategic Plan (attached as Appendix A to the staff report dated May 29, 2017) BE RECEIVED.

Motion to Approve that, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the Semi-Annual Progress Report regarding the Municipal Council’s 2015-2019 Strategic Plan (attached as Appendix A to the staff report dated May 29, 2017) BE RECEIVED.

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 a part b) to read as follows:

b)         the next steps for undertaking a competitive process for completing an impact assessment on the Strategic Plan by January 2019 BE ENDORSED.

Motion Failed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher (6)

NAYS: M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, V. Ridley, T. Park (8)

3.

Update on Service Review Initiatives

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated May 29, 2017 providing an update on Service Review initiatives 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 (14)

4.

Growing London’s Film and Multi-Media Industry

That, on the recommendation of the Director of Community and Economic Innovation, the following actions be taken with respect to Growing London’s film and multi-media industry:

a)         the “Growing London’s Film and Multi-Media Industry Report” BE RECEIVED;

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to:

i)          work with the City’s service partners including, but not limited to: the London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), the London Arts Council, Tourism London, and the London Public Library to build stronger relationships with the film and multi-media industry locally and regionally by engaging in a series of consultations, which would result in the development of a Film and Multi-media Industry Strategy for London;

ii)         work with the Ontario Media Development Corporation  (OMDC) to better understand the economic impact and benefits of the film and multi-media landscape in London and Ontario;

iii)         enhance the showcasing of the City of London film and multi-media locations and by telling the community story through photos of the Ontario Media Development Corporation film and multi-media location database;

iv)        leverage existing resources within Community and Economic Innovation (Culture and Economic Partnerships) and Parks and Community Sports (Special Events) Divisions to complete this work; and,

v)         report back to Committee and Council in 2018 with findings and recommendations as to next steps.

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)

5.

London Music Industry Initiative Pilot

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Community & Economic Innovation, the following actions be taken:

a)         “The London Music Industry Initiative Pilot Report” BE RECEIVED; and

b)         as a result of the outcomes produced by the London Music Industry Initiative Pilot, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a business case for the continuation of the London Music Industry Development Officer position on a permanent basis during the 2018 Annual Budget Update.

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)

6.

Consultations Regarding Arrangements for the City of London to Become a Sanctuary City

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the staff report dated May 29, 2017 on the consultations regarding appropriate arrangements for the City of London to become a Sanctuary City, BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion to Approve that, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following report on the consultations regarding appropriate arrangements for the City of London to become a Sanctuary City, BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

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

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

Motion to Approve that the following actions be taken with respect to arrangements for the City of London to become a Sanctuary City:

a)         NO FURTHER ACTION BE TAKEN to explore establishing London as a Sanctuary City; it being noted that:

i)          the City of London recognizes and supports immigration matters falling within the jurisdiction of the Federal Government;

ii)         the City of London has a demonstrated and continued commitment to welcoming immigrants and newcomers to the City of London;

iii)         the City of London is on record with the Federal Government regarding its willingness to receive refugees;

iv)        the City of London has already established itself as a Compassionate City, recognizing compassion as an ethical imperative in the delivery of its services in order to ensure that everyone it serves is treated with dignity, equity and respect; and

Motion Failed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P. Squire, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (5)

NAYS: M. Brown, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, T. Park (8)

7.

Improving Collaboration with Local Boards and Commissions

That, the staff report dated May 29, 2017 with respect to improving collaboration with local boards and commissions, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration for further consideration.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park (11)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

8.

London Hydro Inc. - 2016 Annual Meeting of the Shareholder - Annual Resolutions

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the by-law included in the staff report dated May 29, 2017 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held May 30, 2017 to:

a)         ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc. attached as Schedule “A” to the by-law appended to the staff report dated May 29, 2017; and

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

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) received a presentation, as appended to the SPPC Agenda, from M. Mathur, Board Chair and V. Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, with respect to London Hydro Inc.

Motion Passed

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

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

9.

Special Events Policy and Procedure Manual - Potential for the Re-Instatement of Penalties and Procedural Changes

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2017 Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual:

a)         NO ACTION BE TAKEN to amend the current insurance requirements for special events;

b)         the matter of reinstating escalating fines BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration  to monitor sound at special events with amplified music from a variety of different locations, collecting both dbA and dbC weighted measurements, and consider the sound design plan and mitigation measures undertaken by event holders in 2017 and report back on any potential changes to the special events policy at the end of 2017; it being noted that Council has not yet advised whether or not to move forward with fine escalation;

c)         as part of the Council Policy Manual update process, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the necessary steps to bring forward a revised Council Policy which separates the applicable policies from the procedures for special events, for the consideration of the Municipal Council; and

d)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to incorporate any policy or procedural amendments required to reflect changing regulations associated with the use of drones at public assemblies, in accordance with a recent Interim Order from the Ministry of Transport, as part of the Policy update in c), above.

Motion Passed

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

NAYS: M. Salih, J. Helmer (2)

Approve parts a) c) and d).

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)

10.

London & Middlesex Housing Corporation (Requires 3 Board of Directors)

That the following actions be taken with respect to the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors:

a)         Larry Ducharme BE APPOINTED to the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors for the term ending November 30, 2019;

b)         Cavita Meetun BE APPOINTED to the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors for the term ending November 30, 2019;

c)         Mark F. Rosehart BE APPOINTED to the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors for the term ending November 30, 2017;

d)         the submission dated May 25, 2017 from Darren Chapman resigning his appointment to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation, and the communication dated January 26, 2017, from the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation outlining the preferred qualifications, skills and abilities BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that the above individuals were appointed in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park (11)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

(See Confidential Appendix to the 12th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee enclosed for Members only.)

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convened in camera from 9:38  PM to 10:46 PM after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matters:

C-1

A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed disposition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed disposition.

C-2

A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s associations or unions; litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.

C-3

A matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual with respect to employment-related matters and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose.

VII.

ADJOURNMENT