Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

2nd Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - BUDGET
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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,
  • A. Kayabaga,
  • and S. Hillier
ALSO PRESENT:

  • Z. Nsair, M. Ribera, C. Saunders, M. Schulthess, B. Westlake-Power
    Remote Attendance: L. Livingstone, A.L. Barbon, G. Barrett, B. Card, M. Butlin, I. Collins, J. Davies, K. Dickins, M. Galczynski, G. Kotsifas, M. Liu, A. Macpherson, D. MacRae, S. Mathers, J.P. McGonigle, K. Murray, K. Scherr, E. Skalski, C. Smith, B. Somers, S. Stafford, J. Stanford, J. Taylor, B. Warner
    The meeting is called to order at 9:32 AM; it being noted that the following Members were in remote attendance: Mayor E. Holder, Councillors M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga and S. Hillier.

1.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
 

Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in matters associated with the funding for the Middlesex London Health Unit (MLHU), by indicating that the MLHU is his employer.  Councillor S. Turner further discloses a pecuniary interest in matters associated with children's services, specifically with funding for EarlyON, by indicating that his spouse is employed by Childreach.  

Councillor P. Van Meerbergen discloses a pecuniary interest in matters associated with childcare, by indicating that his spouse operates a daycare business.  

Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in the golf operating budget, by indicating that his father is an employee of the National Golf Course Owners Association, and the City is a member of the Association.

2.
Consent
 

None.

3.
Scheduled Items
 

3.1
2021 Budget Overview Presentation
This item has attachments. 

1.2020-12-10 Presentation - 2021 Budget Update.pdf

That it BE NOTED that the 2021 Budget Overview presentation from the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer was received.

4.
Items for Direction
 

4.1
Review of Budget Amendments (2021 to 2023 totals: rounded to the closest $1,000)
 

  • That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2021 Annual Budget Update:

    a)     Case #1 - RBC Place London - Promissory Note Forgiveness - Operating Expenditure ($72,000); Net Levy $0, BE APPROVED;

    b)     Case #2 - RBC Place - Revised Capital Plan - Capital Expenditure $166,000; Net Levy $0, BE APPROVED;

    c)     Case #3 - Recycling and Composting - Repair of Material Recovery Facility Fire Suppressant System - Capital Expenditure $800,000; Net Levy $0, BE APPROVED;

    d)     Case #4 - Children's Services - Reduction in Required Investment in 2021 due to impacts of COVID-19 - Operating Expenditure ($1,630,000); Net Levy ($1,630,000), BE APPROVED;

    e)     Case #5 - Middlesex-London Health Unit - Increased Funding by the Ministry of Health in 2021 - Operating Expenditure ($610,000); Net Levy ($610,000), BE APPROVED;

    f)      Case #6 - Ontario Works - Reduction in Investment in 2021 in Connection with Impacts of COVID-19 - Operating Expenditure ($425,000); Net Levy ($425,000), BE APPROVED;

    g)     Case #7 - Corporate Services - Administrative Recoveries from Water, Wastewater and Treatment and Joint Water Boards - Operating Expenditure $0; Net Levy ($1,582,000), BE APPROVED;

    h)     Case #8 - Other Related Financing - Reduction to Corporate Contingency Budget - Operating Expenditure ($1,900,000); Net Levy ($1,900,000), BE APPROVED;

    i)      Case #9 - Parks and Recreation - Implementation of Strategic Objectives Related to Growing a Film Sector in London

         i)     the document entitled “London Community Ideas for Film Industry Development”, as submitted by Councillors M. van Holst and P. Squire, BE REFFERED to the Civic Administration for consideration;

         ii)     Business Case #9 - Implementation of Strategic Objectives Related to Growing a Film Sector in London BE AMENDED to increase the annual funding allocation to $300,000; and

         iii)     the above-noted amended Business Case #9 BE FURTHER AMENDED by revising the source of funding to be from the Economic Development Reserve Fund; 

    j)     Case #10 - Revised Implementation - 60% Waste Diversion Action Plan - Operating Expenditure ($3,750,000); Net Levy ($3,750,000), BE APPROVED; and,

    k)     Case #4B - City of London Infrastructure Gap, BE AMENDED to have annual contributions as follows:

            2021 - 1,000,000
            2022 - 1,750,000
            2023 - 2,500,000



    Motion Passed

    Voting Record:


  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2021 Annual Budget Update:

    a) Case #1 - RBC Place London - Promissory Note Forgiveness - Operating Expenditure ($72,000); Net Levy $0, BE APPROVED;

    b) Case #2 - RBC Place - Revised Capital Plan - Capital Expenditure $166,000; Net Levy $0, BE APPROVED;

    f) Case #6 - Ontario Works - Reduction in Investment in 2021 in Connection with Impacts of COVID-19 - Operating Expenditure ($425,000); Net Levy ($425,000), BE APPROVED;

    g) Case #7 - Corporate Services - Administrative Recoveries from Water, Wastewater and Treatment and Joint Water Boards - Operating Expenditure $0; Net Levy ($1,582,000), BE APPROVED;

    h) Case #8 - Other Related Financing - Reduction to Corporate Contingency Budget - Operating Expenditure ($1,900,000); Net Levy ($1,900,000), BE APPROVED;


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner


    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    c) Case #3 - Recycling and Composting - Repair of Material Recovery Facility Fire Suppressant System - Capital Expenditure $800,000; Net Levy $0, BE APPROVED;


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner


    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    d) Case #4 - Children's Services - Reduction in Required Investment in 2021 due to impacts of COVID-19 - Operating Expenditure ($1,630,000); Net Levy ($1,630,000), BE APPROVED;


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Recuse: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Turner


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. Cassidy
    Seconded by:Mayor E. Holder

    e) Case #5 - Middlesex-London Health Unit - Increased Funding by the Ministry of Health in 2021 - Operating Expenditure ($610,000); Net Levy ($610,000), BE APPROVED;


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


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:P. Squire

    i) Case #9 - Parks and Recreation - Implementation of Strategic Objectives Related to Growing a Film Sector in London -Operating Expenditure $600,000; Net Levy $0, BE APPROVED;




  • Amendment:
    Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:P. Squire

    That the following actions be taken with respect to Business Case #9:


    a)       the attached document entitled “London Community Ideas for Film Industry Development” BE REFFERED to the Civic Administration for consideration; and,


    b)       Business Case #9 (ADDED) – Parks and Recreation – Implementation of Strategic Objectives Related to Growing a Film Sector in London” BE AMENDED to increase the annual funding allocation to $300,000




  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:P. Squire

    Motion to approve part a) of the amendment, as follows:

     

    That the following actions be taken with respect to Business Case #9:


    a)       the attached document entitled “London Community Ideas for Film Industry Development” BE REFFERED to the Civic Administration for consideration; and,


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner


    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

  • Motion to approve part b) of the amendment as follows:

    b)       Business Case #9 (ADDED) – Parks and Recreation – Implementation of Strategic Objectives Related to Growing a Film Sector in London” BE AMENDED to increase the annual funding allocation to $300,000


    Yeas: (11)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, and J. Morgan
    Nays: (4)A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner


    Motion Passed (11 to 4)
  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:P. Squire

    Motion to approve Business Case #9, as amended.




  • Amendment:
    Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That Business Case #9 Parks and Recreation - Implementation of Strategic Objectives Related to Growing a Film Sector in London, as amended, BE FURTHER AMENDED to have the source of funding be the Economic Development Reserve Fund.


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


    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:P. Squire

    Approve Business Case #9, as further amended.


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, and J. Morgan
    Nays: (2)A. Hopkins, and S. Turner


    Motion Passed (13 to 2)
  • Moved by:P. Squire
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee recess at this time. 



    Motion Passed

    The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee recesses at 11:45 AM and reconvenes at 11:53 AM. 


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

    j) Case #10 - Revised Implementation - 60% Waste Diversion Action Plan - Operating Expenditure ($3,750,000); Net Levy ($3,750,000), BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner


    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:J. Helmer

    That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee recess at this time. 



    The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee recesses at 12:50 PM and reconvenes at 1:23 PM. 


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

    That Business Case #4B: City of London Infrastructure Gap, BE REDUCED by $500,000 annually, with the revised tax levy impacts to be as follows:
    2021 - 1,000,000
    2022 - 1,250,000
    2023 - 1,500,000




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

    That the proposed amendment to Business Case 4B BE AMENDED to have contributions as follows:

    2021 - 1,000,000
    2022 - 1,750,000
    2023 - 2,500,000


    Yeas: (9)A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, P. Squire, and J. Morgan


    Motion Passed (9 to 6)
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:M. Cassidy

    Approve the revision to BC #4B, as amended.


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


    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Moved by:P. Van Meerbergen
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That Business Case 7B: Core Area Action Plan, BE AMENDED by reducing the annual allocation for 2021, 2022 and 2023, in the amount of $825 K, to eliminate the 4 year Core Area Ambassador Pilot Program.


    Yeas: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Lehman
    Nays: (11)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)Mayor E. Holder, and S. Turner


    Motion Failed (2 to 11)

4.2
Reserves and Reserve Funds Overview
 

  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the recommendations for items 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 BE APPROVED.  


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Absent: (2)Mayor E. Holder, and S. Turner


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)

  • That the Reserves and Reserve Funds Overview BE RECEIVED; it being noted projections are subject to annual review and adjustment. 

    4.3      Debt Overview

    That the Debt Overview BE RECEIVED for information.

    4.4      Reconciliation of the Tabled Budget to Public Sector Accounting Board Budget

    That the reconciliation of the tabled budget to the Public Sector Accounting Board financial statement budget BE RECEIVED for information.




  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee recess at this time. 



    Motion Passed

    The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee recesses at 2:21 PM and reconvenes at 2:35 PM. 


4.3
Debt Overview
 

  • That the Debt Overview BE RECEIVED for information.




4.4
Reconciliation of the Tabled Budget to Public Sector Accounting Board Budget
 

  • That the reconciliation of the tabled budget to the Public Sector Accounting Board financial statement budget BE RECEIVED for information.




4.5
Operating Budget
 

  • That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the following actions be taken with respect to the operating budget (Appendix A):

    a) Middlesex-London Health Unit

         i)      the revised 2021 budget for Middlesex-London Health Unit BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $6,095,059 and net amount of $6,095,059;
         ii)      the revised 2022 to 2023 budget for Middlesex-London Health Unit BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $13,409,130 and net amount of $13,409,130.


    b)      Golf
         i)      the revised 2021 budget for Golf BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $3,695,630 and net amount of $40,255;
         ii)     the revised 2022 to 2023 budget for Golf BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $7,528,799 and net amount of $132,626.


    c) Children’s Services
         i)      the revised 2021 budget for Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $60,972,901 and net amount of $9,902,857;
         ii)      the revised 2022 to 2023 budget for Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $123,574,350 and net amount of $20,073,508.


    d)      All Other Areas
        i)      the revised 2021 budget, excluding Middlesex-London Health Unit, Golf, and Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the net amount of $657,542,662 after recognizing $8,852,749 of increased taxation from assessment growth; and 2021 gross expenditures equal to $968,398,612;
         ii)      the revised 2022 to 2023 budget, excluding Middlesex-London Health Unit, Golf, and Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $2,015,476,425 and net amount of $1,389,138,809;


    e)      Total Budget
         i)      it being noted that the revised total 2021 tax levy is the net amount of $673,580,833 after recognizing $8,852,749 of increased taxation from assessment growth; and total 2021 gross expenditures equal to $1,039,162,202; and,
         ii)     it being noted that the revised total 2022 to 2023 forecasted tax levy is equal to the gross amount of $2,159,988,704 and net amount of $1,422,754,073.

     



    Motion Passed

    Voting Record:


  • Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:Mayor E. Holder

    Motion to approve part a)

    That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the following actions be taken with respect to the operating budget (Appendix A):

    a)      Middlesex-London Health Unit

         i)      the revised 2021 budget for Middlesex-London Health Unit BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $6,095,059 and net amount of $6,095,059;
         ii)     the revised 2022 to 2023 budget for Middlesex-London Health Unit BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $13,409,130 and net amount of $13,409,130.


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


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

    Motion to approve part b)

    b)      Golf
         i)       the revised 2021 budget for Golf BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $3,695,630 and net amount of $40,255;
         ii)      the revised 2022 to 2023 budget for Golf BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $7,528,799 and net amount of $132,626.


    Yeas: (12)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Nays: (1)A. Kayabaga
    Recuse: (1)J. Helmer
    Absent: (1)S. Turner


    Motion Passed (12 to 1)
  • Moved by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:M. Cassidy

    Motion to approve part c)

    c)      Children’s Services
         i)      the revised 2021 budget for Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $60,972,901 and net amount of $9,902,857;
         ii)      the revised 2022 to 2023 budget for Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $123,574,350 and net amount of $20,073,508.


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


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    Motion to approve part d)

    d)      All Other Areas
         i)      the revised 2021 budget, excluding Middlesex-London Health Unit, Golf, and Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the net amount of $657,542,662 after recognizing $8,852,749 of increased taxation from assessment growth; and 2021 gross expenditures equal to $968,398,612;
         ii)      the revised 2022 to 2023 budget, excluding Middlesex-London Health Unit, Golf, and Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the gross amount of $2,015,476,425 and net amount of $1,389,138,809;


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


    Motion Passed (13 to 1)
  • Moved by:Mayor E. Holder
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    Motion to approve part e)

    e)      Total Budget
         i)      it being noted that the revised total 2021 tax levy is the net amount of $673,580,833 after recognizing $8,852,749 of increased taxation from assessment growth; and total 2021 gross expenditures equal to $1,039,162,202; and,
         ii)     it being noted that the revised total 2022 to 2023 forecasted tax levy is equal to the gross amount of $2,159,988,704 and net amount of $1,422,754,073.

     


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


    Motion Passed (13 to 1)

4.6
Capital Budget
 

  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That, in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, the following actions be taken with respect to the capital budget (Appendix B), it being noted the 2021, 2022 and 2023 budget figures reflect the exclusion of the Master Accommodation Plan as approved via the “Master Accommodation Plan Update and Procurement Process” report (SPPC, Nov 17, 2020, Agenda Item 2.1) approved at the Council meeting on November 24, 2020:


    a)     the amended 2021 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $228,419,000.

    b)     the amended 2022 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $290,668,000.

    c)     the amended 2023 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $392,039,000.

    d)     the amended 2024-2029 capital forecast BE APPROVED in principle the amount of $1,546,794,000.


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


    Motion Passed (13 to 1)

4.7
By-laws regarding Tax Levy, Operating and Capital Budgets
 

  • Moved by:Mayor E. Holder
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward any necessary by-laws regarding tax levy, the operating and capital budgets for introduction at Municipal Council.


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


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

4.8
Water and Wastewater and Treatment Services
 

  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:J. Helmer

    That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2021 to 2023 operating budgets and 2021 to 2023 capital budgets and associated forecasts for Water and Wastewater and Treatment Services:

    a)     the 2021 to 2023 operating budget for Water Services BE READOPTED in the amount of $271,713,000;

    b)     the 2021 to 2023 capital budget for Water Services BE READOPTED in the amount of $157,289,000;

    c)     the 2024 to 2029 capital forecast for Water Services BE APPROVED in principle in the amount of $278,507,000;

    it being noted that all rates and charges related to the provision of Water Services were increased by 2.5% effective January 1, 2020, as approved by Council on November 26, 2019, and will be increased 2.5% effective January 1 each year for 2021 to 2023 as approved by Council on October 27, 2020;

    d)     the 2021 to 2023 operating budget for Wastewater and Treatment Services BE READOPTED in the amount of $341,149,000;

    e)     the 2021 to 2023 capital budget for Wastewater and Treatment Services BE READOPTED in the amount of $280,300,000; and

    f)      the 2024 to 2029 capital forecast for Wastewater and Treatment Services BE APPROVED in principle in the amount of $599,818,000;

    it being noted that all rates and charges relating to the provision of Wastewater and Treatment Services were increased by 2.5%effective January 1, 2020, as approved by Council on November 26, 2019, and will be increased 2.5% effective January 1, 2021, 2.7% effective July 1, 2021, and 2.5%effective January 1 each year for 2022 and 2023 as approved by Council on October 27, 2020.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner


    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.9
Water and Wastewater and Treatment Reserves & Reserve Funds
 

  • Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:Mayor E. Holder

    That the following 2020 to 2023 Multi-Year Budget overviews BE RECEIVED for information:

    a)  Reserves/Reserve Funds Overview - Water; and,

    b)  Reserves/Reserve Funds Overview - Wastewater and Treatment.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner


    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.10
Reconciliation of the Tabled Water Budgets to Public Sector Accounting Board Budget
 

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

    That the reconciliation of the tabled budgets to the Public Sector Accounting Board financial statement budget BE RECEIVED for information.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner


    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

5.
Deferred Matters/Additional Business
 

5.1
(ADDED) Additional Budget Submissions
 

  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the following communications BE RECEIVED with respect to the 2021 Budget update:

    a communication dated December 7, 2020 from the Accessibility Advisory Committee;
    a communication dated December 6, 2020 from Shawna Lewkowitz, President, Urban League of London;
    a communication dated December 7, 2020 from Kirk Jarrett, Animal Coordinator and Film Service Provider;
    a communication dated December 7, 2020 from Joan Martin; and
    a communication dated December 8, 2020 from Dan Axford.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner


    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

5.2
Update Re: London Police Service
 

  • Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:M. Salih

    Following up on Municipal Council’s resolution on 16 June 2020, The London Police Services Board BE REQUESTED to update Municipal Council on how it has responded and is responding to the issues raised during the Black Lives Matter protest; it being noted that London Police Services Board reduced its multi-year budget request in 2019 by a total of $1,362,960 over the four year period and supported the deferral of three additional 2020 assessment growth positions to 2021, the funding for which was re-allocated by Municipal Council to homelessness prevention in June 2020.


    Yeas: (15)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner


    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

6.
Adjournment
 

The meeting adjourned at 3:18 PM.

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