Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

14th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

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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 E. Holder (Chair), 
• Councillors M. van Holst, 
• S. Lewis, 
• M. Salih, 
• J. Helmer, 
• M. Hamou, 
• J. Morgan, 
• S. Lehman, 
• A. Hopkins, 
• P. Van Meerbergen, 
• S. Turner, 
• E. Peloza, 
• J. Fyfe-Millar, 
• and S. Hillier

ABSENT:

• M. Cassidy

ALSO PRESENT:

• K. Van Lammeren, B. Westlake-Power

  Remote Attendance:  L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, B. Card, J. Davison, K. Dickins, S. Mathers, K. Murray, M. Schulthess, K. Scherr, C. Smith, J. Stanford

  The meeting is called to order at 4:00 PM; it being noted that the following members were in remote attendance, Councillors M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Hamou, A. Hopkins, P. van Meerbergen, S. Turner, S. Hillier.

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: M. Hamou
  Seconded by: J. Fyfe-Millar

  That Consent Items 2.1 and 2.2 BE APPROVED. 

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 0)

2.1

2022 Service Review Initiatives Update

• Moved by: M. Hamou
  Seconded by: J. Fyfe-Millar

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports with the concurrence of the City Manager, the staff report dated October 11, 2022 regarding the 2022 Services Review Initiatives Update BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

5th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

• Moved by: M. Hamou
  Seconded by: J. Fyfe-Millar

  That the 5th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on September 26, 2022 BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

Not to be heard before 4:05 PM - Public Participation Meeting - Amendments to Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law

• Moved by: A. Hopkins
  Seconded by: J. Helmer

  That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, with the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to Fees and Charges:
  
  a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 11, 2022 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2022 for the purpose of repealing By-law No. A-57, as amended, being “A by-law to provide for Various Fees and Charges”, and replacing it with a new Fees and Charges By-law that adds and adjusts certain fees and charges for services or activities provided by the City of London;
  
  b)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 11, 2022 as Appendix “B” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2022 for the purpose of amending By-law No. L.-130-71, as amended, being “A by-law to provide for the licensing, regulating and governing of vehicles for hire, including cabs, accessible cabs, limousines, private vehicles for hire and accessible vehicles for hire, owners and brokers” to delete all occurrences of the phrase “Schedule 5 of this By-law, and to replace it with the phrase “the City’s Fees and Charges By-law, as it is amended or repealed and replaced from time to time”; and,
  
  c)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 11, 2022 as Appendix “C” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2022 for the purpose of amending By-law No. L.-131-16, as amended, being “A by-law to provide for the Licensing and Regulation of Various Businesses” to delete all occurrences of the phrase “Schedule 1 of this By-law, and to replace it with the phrase “the City’s Fees and Charges By-law, as it is amended or repealed and replaced from time to time";

  it being noted that no individuals made a verbal presentation at the public participation meeting with respect to this matter.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

  Voting Record:

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

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 0)
• Moved by: P. Van Meerbergen
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: J. Morgan

  That the proposed fee of $1.85/hour, associated with Electric Vehicle Charging, as included in Schedule 1, BE REMOVED. 

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	M. Salih, J. Morgan, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, and S. Lehman
  Nays: (9)	M. van Holst, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, Mayor E. Holder, J. Fyfe-Millar, and M. Hamou
  Absent: (1)	M. Cassidy

  
  
  
  Motion Failed (5 to 9)

3.2

Delegation - Steve Pellarin, Executive Director, London Small Business Centre - Annual Update

• Moved by: S. Lehman
  Seconded by: J. Fyfe-Millar

  That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the Annual Update from S. Pellarin, Executive Director, London Small Business Centre.

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	M. van Holst, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, J. Fyfe-Millar, and M. Hamou
  Absent: (3)	M. Salih, M. Cassidy, and J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)

3.3

Delegation - Christina Fox, CEO, TechAlliance - Annual Update

• Moved by: J. Fyfe-Millar
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the Annual Update from C. Fox, CEO, TechAlliance.

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	M. van Holst, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, J. Fyfe-Millar, and M. Hamou
  Absent: (3)	M. Salih, M. Cassidy, and J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)

3.4

Delegation - Kapil Lakhotia, President and CEO, London Economic Development Corporation - Annual Update

• Moved by: M. van Holst
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the Annual Update from K. Lakhotia, President and CEO, London Economic Development Corporation.

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	M. van Holst, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, J. Fyfe-Millar, and M. Hamou
  Absent: (3)	M. Salih, M. Cassidy, and J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Consideration of Appointments to the Striking Committee

• Moved by: M. Hamou
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Striking Committee:
  
  Paul Seale - Pillar Non-Profit Network
  Morena Hernandez - Urban League of London
  Patti Dalton - London and District Labour Council
  Graham Henderson - London Chamber of Commerce
  Zeba Hashmi - Former Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee
  Anoushka - Citizen-at-Large

  it being noted that the Striking Committee will proceed with the above-noted membership, notwithstanding the vacant citizen-at-large positions. 

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	M. van Holst, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, J. Fyfe-Millar, and M. Hamou
  Absent: (3)	M. Salih, M. Cassidy, and J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Confidential (Enclosed for Members only.)

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

  That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convenes in Closed Session to consider the following:
  
  6.1  Personal Matter/Identifiable Individual 
  
  A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals with respect to the 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 0)

  The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convenes in Closed Session from 6:14 PM to 6:19 PM.

  
  

7.

Adjournment

• Moved by: S. Turner
  Seconded by: M. van Holst

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 6:24 PM.