Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

7th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Special Meeting
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The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add-a-won-da-run).
We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Metis and Inuit people today.
As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.
PRESENT:
  • Mayor J. Morgan (Chair), 
  • Councillors H. McAlister, 
  • S. Lewis, 
  • P. Cuddy, 
  • S. Stevenson, 
  • J. Pribil, 
  • S. Trosow, 
  • C. Rahman, 
  • S. Lehman, 
  • A. Hopkins, 
  • P. Van Meerbergen, 
  • S. Franke, 
  • E. Peloza, 
  • D. Ferreira, 
  • and S. Hillier
ALSO PRESENT:

  • L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, C. Cooper, S. Corman, S. Mathers, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, N. Steinberg, K. Van Lammeren, B. Westlake-Power, R. Wilcox

    Remote attendance:  B. Card

    The meeting is called to order at 4:03 PM, it being noted that Councillors P. Van Meerbergen, D. Ferreira and S. Hillier were in remote attendance; it being further noted that Councillor S. Franke was in remote attendance after 8:00 PM.    

1.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.
Consent

 

None.

3.
Scheduled Items

 

None.

4.
Items for Direction

This item has attachments. 
1.2023-01-23 Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan final.pdf
2.2023-01-23 Appendices - Areas of Focus, Outcomes, and Expected Results final.pdf

4.1
Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Setting the Strategic Areas of Focus, Outcomes and Expected Results

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

    That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan:

    a)    the report, entitled “Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Strategic Areas of Focus, Outcomes, and Expected Results” BE RECEIVED for information; and,

    b)    the attached draft strategic areas of focus, outcomes, and expected results for the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, excluding the Wellbeing and Safety strategic area of focus,  BE CONSIDERED and BE SHARED with the community to seek feedback;

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a staff presentation with respect to this matter. 


    Yeas: (14)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)P. Van Meerbergen


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:S. Franke

    That the SPPC recess at this time. 



    Motion Passed

    The SPPC recesses at 6:05 PM; the SPPC reconvenes at 6:42 PM. 


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

    That pursuant to section 33.8 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Committee BE PERMITTED to proceed beyond 11:00 PM. 


    Yeas: (14)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)P. Van Meerbergen


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

    That the draft "Wellbeing and Safety" strategic focus BE AMENDED in Outcome 1, Expected Results, part e) by removing the words "noise reduction". 


    Yeas: (10)J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (4)A. Hopkins, S. Trosow, S. Franke, and D. Ferreira
    Absent: (1)P. Van Meerbergen


    Motion Passed (10 to 4)
  • Moved by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    That the draft strategic area of focus, Wellbeing and Safety, including draft outcomes and expected results, BE CONSIDERED and BE SHARED with the community to seek feedback., excluding part e) of Expected Results.

    Outcome 1:

    London has safe, vibrant, and healthy neighbourhoods and communities.

          Expected Results:

    1. Londoners feel safe across the city, in the core, and in their neighbourhoods and communities.
    2. Londoners have a strong sense of belonging and sense of place.
    3. Londoners have safe access to public spaces, services, and supports that increase their wellbeing and quality of life.
    4. Improved emergency services response time and reporting
    5.  
    6. Improved park maintenance and garbage collection
    7. Improved boulevard and bus shelter maintenance and garbage collection
    8. Improved wayfinding and walkability

    Yeas: (14)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)P. Van Meerbergen


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

    That the draft "Wellbeing and Safety" strategic focus Outcome 1, Expected Results, part e) of Outcome 1, BE APPROVED. 

    e)  Improved traffic safety, traffic calming


    Yeas: (13)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (1)S. Trosow
    Absent: (1)P. Van Meerbergen


    Motion Passed (13 to 1)

5.
Deferred Matters/Additional Business

 

None.

6.
Adjournment

 
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:S. Stevenson

    The meeting BE ADJOURNED.



    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourned at 11:45 PM. 


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