Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

Meeting #:	6th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
Date:	Monday, April 23, 2018 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers

PRESENT:

• Mayor M. Brown,
• Councillors M. van Holst,
• B. Armstrong,
• J. Helmer,
• P. Squire,
• J. Morgan,
• P. Hubert,
• A. Hopkins,
• V. Ridley,
• S. Turner,
• H. Usher,
• and T. Park

ABSENT:

• M. Salih,
• M. Cassidy,
• and J. Zaifman

ALSO PRESENT:

• ​M. Hayward, A.L. Barbon,  H. Beecroft, B. Card, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J. Davies, A. Dunbar, J.M. Fleming, T. Gaffney, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, S. Maguire, P. McKague, D. O'Brien, K. Paleczny, J. Parsons, A. Rammeloo, J. Ramsay, M. Ribera, A. Roseburgh, L. Rowe, C. Saunders, K. Scherr, E. Soldo, J. Stanford, B. Warner, R. Wilcox and P. Yeoman.

   

  The meeting was called to order at 4:04 PM.

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

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

a)               Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 4.1 of this Report having to do with the Bus Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment Initiative, particularly as it relates to subsection a)iii) regarding the South Leg of the project in the area of Wellington Street, between Horton and the Thames River, and Wellington Road between the Thames River to Bond Street, by indicating that her family owns adjoining property.

b)               Councillor S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 4.1 of this Report having to do with the Bus Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment Initiative, particularly as it relates to subsection a)iii) regarding the South Leg of the project in the area of Wellington Street, between Horton and the Thames River, and Wellington Road between the Thames River to Bond Street, by indicating that his family owns adjoining property.

c)               Councillor J. Morgan disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 4.1 of this Report having to do with the Bus Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment Initiative, particularly as it relates to subsection a)i) regarding the North leg of the project, as well as those portions of parts b), c), d), g) and h) pertaining to that portion of the project, by indicating that this leg of the project passes through the vicinity of his employer, Western University.

2.

Consent

None.

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

Public Participation Meeting - Not to be heard before 4:00 PM - Public Consultation - Proposed Expansion of a Gaming Site

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed expansion of a gaming site in London:

  a)            the staff report dated April 23, 2018 BE RECEIVED;

  b)            the expansion of a gaming site to include entertainment options that would allow for up to 1,200 slots at a casino, and up to 50 live table games, within the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of London, BE ENDORSED; it being noted that The Corporation of the City of London prefers an expanded location at the Western Fair District;

  c)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on how some or all of the incremental revenues from expanded gaming, paid to The Corporation of the City of London according to the contribution agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, could be allocated to prevent, reduce or mitigate harms in the Zone SW 4 bundle from problem gambling, including fostering a partnership between the local community and the gaming operator; and

  d)                the Province of Ontario and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario BE REQUESTED to flow the additional revenues from expanded gaming in London back into the community in a more significant way than the current funding arrangement, and that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to engage with relevant parties;

  it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication from J. Dales, Chair, Western Fair Association Board of Governors, with respect to this matter;

  it being pointed out that the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions with respect to the proposed expansion of a gaming site in London.

  Voting Record:

   

  Moved by: H. Usher
  Seconded by: M. van Holst

  Motion to approve that the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed expansion of a gaming site in London:

  a)            the staff report dated April 23, 2018 BE RECEIVED;

  it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication from J. Dales, Chair, Western Fair Association Board of Governors, with respect to this matter;

  it being pointed out that the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions with respect to the proposed expansion of a gaming site in London.

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	Mayor M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H. Usher, and T. Park
  Nays:

  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)
• Moved by: J. Morgan
  Seconded by: P. Squire

  Motion to approve that part b) commence with the words "the expansion of a gaming site to include entertainment options that would allow for up to 1,200 slots at a casino, and up to 50 live table games, within the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of London, BE ENDORSED;"

  
  

  Yeas: (7)	Mayor M. Brown, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley, S. Turner, and T. Park
  Nays: (5)	M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, and H. Usher

  
  Motion Passed (7 to 5)
• Moved by: J. Morgan
  Seconded by: P. Squire

  Motion to approve the addition of the words "it being noted that The Corporation of the City of London prefers an expanded location at the Western Fair District;" to the end of part b).

  
  

  Yeas: (11)	Mayor M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H. Usher, and T. Park
  Nays: (1)	S. Turner

  
  Motion Passed (11 to 1)
• Moved by: J. Helmer
  Seconded by: P. Hubert

  Motion to approve the following part c)

  c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on how some or all of the incremental revenues from expanded gaming, paid to The Corporation of the City of London according to the contribution agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, could be allocated to prevent, reduce or mitigate harms in the Zone SW 4 bundle from problem gambling, including fostering a partnership between the local community and the gaming operator;

  
  

  Yeas: (11)	Mayor M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H. Usher, and T. Park
  Nays: (1)	P. Squire

  
  Motion Passed (11 to 1)
• Moved by: J. Morgan
  Seconded by: P. Squire

  Motion to approve the following part d):

  d)                the Province of Ontario and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario BE REQUESTED to flow the additional revenues from expanded gaming in London back into the community in a more significant way than the current funding arrangement; and that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to engage with relevant parties;

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	Mayor M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H. Usher, and T. Park
  Nays:

  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)
• Moved by: M. van Holst
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  Motion to approve that the Public Participation Meeting BE OPENED.

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	Mayor M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H. Usher, and T. Park
  Nays:

  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)
• Moved by: P. Hubert
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  Motion to Approve that the Public Participation Meeting BE CLOSED.

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	Mayor M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H. Usher, and T. Park
  Nays:

  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Bus Rapid Transit – Environmental Assessment Initiative

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the Bus Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment Initiative:

  a)               the staff report dated April 23, 2018, entitled “Bus Rapid Transit – Environmental Assessment Initiative”, together with the associated presentation made by the Project Director, Rapid Transit Implementation at the April 23, 2018 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, as well as the communication dated April 12, 2018, from C. Butler, BE REFERRED to the May 7, 2018 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for consideration and debate, in order to allow additional time for the public and the Council Members to review the information; and

  b)               the communication dated April 15, 2018,  from Councillor M. van Holst, requesting that the Civic Administration assist in clarifying the Municipal Council’s priorities with respect to the Rapid Transit Project, BE RECEIVED.

  Voting Record:

  Moved by: V. Ridley
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the Bus Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment Initiative:

  a)               the staff report dated April 23, 2018, entitled “Bus Rapid Transit – Environmental Assessment Initiative”, together with the associated presentation made by the Project Director, Rapid Transit Implementation at the April 23, 2018 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, as well as the communication dated April 12, 2018, from C. Butler, BE REFERRED to the May 7, 2018 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for consideration and debate, in order to allow additional time for the public and the Council Members to review the information; and

  
  

  Yeas: (10)	Mayor M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, and T. Park
  Nays: (2)	S. Turner, and H. Usher

  
  Motion Passed (10 to 2)
• Moved by: P. Hubert
  Seconded by: H. Usher

  That the following part b) be approved:

  b)               the communication dated April 15, 2018,  from Councillor M. van Holst, requesting that the Civic Administration assist in clarifying the Municipal Council’s priorities with respect to the Rapid Transit Project, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	Mayor M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H. Usher, and T. Park
  Nays:

  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)
• Moved by: V. Ridley
  Seconded by: P. Squire

  That the order of business BE CHANGED in order to permit Item 4.1 to be dealt with prior to Item 3.1.

  
  

  Yeas: (3)	B. Armstrong, P. Squire, and V. Ridley
  Nays: (9)	Mayor M. Brown, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H. Usher, and T. Park

  
  Motion Failed (3 to 9)

4.2

Motion on Daytime Meetings

• Moved by: M. van Holst
  Seconded by: J. Helmer

  That the communication dated April 15, 2018, from Councillor M. van Holst, requesting that Council and Standing Committee meetings be scheduled during the day, where possible, with arrangements made to accommodate public participation meetings at appropriate times, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	Mayor M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H. Usher, and T. Park
  Nays:

  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 10:16 PM.