Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

18th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 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, Métis and Inuit 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, 
• and D. Ferreira 

ABSENT:

• S. Hillier 

ALSO PRESENT:

• L. Livingstone, J. Adema, A. Barbon, K. Dickins, C. Dooling, D. Escobar, A. Job, P. Kavcic, S. Mathers, T. McBeth, H. McNeely, J. Millson, R. Morris, C. Parsons, K. Scherr, C. Smith, A. Thompson, S. Thompson, B. Westlake-Power, J. Yanchula

  Remote Attendance:   E. Bennett, B. Card, S. Corman, S. Glover, K. Lakhotia, J. Millman, A. Rammeloo, M. Schulthess

  The meeting is called to order at 4:02 PM; it being noted that Councillors P. Van Meerbergen and E. Peloza were in remoted attendance. 

   

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That Consent Items 2.3 to 2.7, BE APPROVED. 

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

2.3

London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) Activity Report  Update 2022

• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That the London Economic Development Corporation Activity Update 2022 BE RECIEVED for information. 

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

London Community Recovery Network - Update Report 2020-2022

• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That, on the recommendation of the City Manager the report dated June 20, 2023, with respect to the London Community Recovery Network – Update Report 2020-2022 BE RECEIVED. 

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.5

London Community Grants Program Innovation and Capital Funding Allocations (2023)

• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the report dated June 20, 2023, titled “London Community Grants Program Innovation and Capital Funding Allocations (2023)”, BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.6

Anti-Hate Response Pilot Agreement with Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism

• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken:  
  
  a)    the City of London’s Anti-Hate Response Pilot BE ENDORSED;
  
  b)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 20, 2023, as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 27, 2023, to:
  
  i)    approve the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement, attached as Schedule A to the proposed by-law, for the Anti-Hate Pilot Project (“Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement”) between His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism and The Corporation of the City of London;
  ii)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement approved in paragraph i) above;
  ii)    delegate authority to the City Manager, or their written delegate, to approve and execute further amending agreements to the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement if they are consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement approved in paragraph i) above and do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget and do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London; 
  ii)    delegate authority to the City Manager, or their written delegate, to undertake all administrative, financial and reporting acts, including signing authority regarding: application forms for funding, budgets, cash flows, other financial reporting including financial claims, and directions, consents and other authorizations as may be required, provided that the monetary amounts do not exceed the maximum amount of the Funds specified in the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement that are necessary in connection with the Transfer Payment Agreement  approved in paragraph i) above; and,
  iii)    delegate authority to the City Manager, or their written delegate, to make the necessary inquiries of all internal Service Areas and, if appropriate based on those inquiries, to execute the Attestation as appended to the staff report as Appendix “B” from the City of London regarding compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code as required by the Province for the purposes of the Transfer Payment Agreement; 
  
  c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this matter.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.7

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

• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That the 5th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on May 29, 2023 BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

Not to be heard before 4:05 PM - London Hydro Inc. - 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: P. Cuddy

  That the following actions be taken with respect to London Hydro Inc.:

  a)  the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 20, 2023 as Appendix “A” entitled “A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc.” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held June 27, 2023; 

  b)  the proposed “Recruitment Process for Director Appointments”, as appended to the staff report dated June 20, 2023 as Appendix ‘B’, BE APPROVED;

  c)  the presentation by V. Sharma, CEO and C. Graham, Board Chair, London Hydro Inc., BE RECEIVED;

  d)  the 2022 Annual Report on Finance BE RECEIVED;

  e)  the communication from London Hydro Inc. regarding the Election of Directors BE RECEIVED; and,

  f)  London Hydro Inc. BE REQUESTED to bring forward 2 names for consideration for appointment to the August 16, 2023 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

3.2

Not to be heard before 4:05 PM - London and Middlesex Community Housing - 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions

• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the London & Middlesex Community Housing:

  a)  on the recommendation of the City Manager, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated June 2023 as Appendix “A” entitled “A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London & Middlesex Community Housing Inc.”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 27, 2023;

  b)  the presentation by P. Chisholm, CEO, London & Middlesex Community Housing BE RECEIVED;

  c)  the 2022 Financial Statements BE RECEIVED; 

  d)  the 2022 Annual Report - Building for the Future BE RECEIVED; and,

  e)  the London and Middlesex Community Housing Board of Directors BE REQUESTED to bring forward a tenant's name for consideration to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting on September 19, 2023; 

  it being noted that for the current tenant vacancy on the LMCH Board the City Clerk will circulate to all members of Council all of the applications received at the same time that these are provided to the LMCH Board in accordance with the current Recruitment Process for Director Appointments.

  
  

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

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

  That the Committee BE RECESSED until 6:50 PM. 

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The Committee recesses at 6:25 PM and reconvenes at 6:56 PM. 

  
  

3.3

Not to be heard before 4:05 PM - Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) - 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions

• Moved by: S. Lehman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the Housing Development Corporation, London:

  a)   the recommendation of the City Manager, the Independent Auditor’s Report of KPMG LLP for the Shareholder of Housing Development Corporation, London, dated December 31, 2022, BE RECEIVED;
  
  b)  the 2022 Financial Statements BE RECEIVED; 
  
  c)  the 2022 Year End Report to the Shareholder BE RECEIVED; and,
  
  d)  the verbal presentation from C. Cooper and added presentation from M. Feldberg, CEO, Housing Development Corporation BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (3)	S. Hillier, E. Peloza, and P. Van Meerbergen

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)

3.4

Public Participation Meeting - Not to be heard before 4:45 PM - 2024 Growth Management Implementation Strategy (GMIS) Update

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development regarding the implementation of the London Plan growth management policies applicable to the financing of growth-related infrastructure works, the following actions be taken:

  a)    the 2024 Growth Management Implementation Strategy Update BE APPROVED as appended to the staff report dated June 20, 2023 as Appendix "B"; it being noted that:
  
  i)    Sunningdale SWMF E1 will be rescheduled from 2022 to 2024;
  ii)    White Oaks SWMF 3 – West will be rescheduled from 2022 to 2024;
  iii)    Stoney Creek SWM 10 will be rescheduled from 2027 to 2028;
  iv)    Kilally (A30) Growth Area – Kilally Water (Phase 2, Webster St. to Clarke Rd.) will be rescheduled from 2023 to 2024; and
  v)    it being further noted that further review with the development industry will take place to address housing supply opportunities in the Northeast GMIS Area/Kilally Road area;
  
  b)    the Capital Budget BE ADJUSTED to reflect the timing changes associated with the projects noted in clause (a) above;
  
  it being pointed out that the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions regarding this matter:

  • A. Beaton, Urban League;
  • J. Dionne, Sifton Properties; 
  • M. Wallace, London Development Institute;

  it being further pointed out that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the following communications with respect to this matter:

  • a communication dated June 9, 2023 from A. Beaton and S. Levin, Urban League of London;
  • a communication dated June 9, 2023 from P. Masschelein, Senior Vice President and J. Diotte, Manager, Engineering, Sifton;
  • a communication dated June 19, 2023 from P. Masschelein, Senior Vice President, Sifton;
  
  

  Yeas: (13)	J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (2)	S. Hillier, and P. Van Meerbergen

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 0)

  Additional Votes:

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

  Motion to open the public participation meeting. 

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (3)	S. Hillier, E. Peloza, and P. Van Meerbergen

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: S. Stevenson

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (3)	S. Hillier, E. Peloza, and P. Van Meerbergen

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA) and Kettle Creek Conservation Authority (KCCA) - Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority and Kettle Creek Conservation Authority:
  
  a)  the communication dated May 30, 2023 from The Honourable Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry BE RECEIVED;
  
  b)  Councillor H. McAlister BE APPOINTED to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority for the term ending November 14, 2026; and,
  
  c)  Councillors J. Pribil and P. Van Meerbergen BE APPOINTED to the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority for the term ending November 14, 2026.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

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

  That Councillor H. McAlister BE APPOINTED to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority Board for the term ending November 14, 2026.

  
  

  Yeas: (13)	J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (2)	S. Hillier, and P. Van Meerbergen

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 0)
• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: S. Trosow

  That Councillor J. Pribil BE APPOINTED to the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority Board of Directors for the term ending November 14, 2026. 

  
  

  Yeas: (13)	J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (2)	S. Hillier, and P. Van Meerbergen

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 0)
• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: S. Trosow

  That Councillor P. Van Meerbergen BE APPOINTED to the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority Board of Directors for the term ending November 14, 2026. 

  
  

  Yeas: (9)	A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Nays: (4)	J. Morgan, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, and S. Stevenson
  Absent: (2)	S. Hillier, and P. Van Meerbergen

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (9 to 4)

2.

Consent

2.1

June Progress Update - Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the June Progress Update – Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response report BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Nays: (1)	S. Stevenson
  Absent: (2)	S. Hillier, and P. Van Meerbergen

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 1)

2.2

Core Area Action Plan 2022 Review

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the Deputy City Manager, Planning & Economic Development, and the Deputy City Manager, Social & Health Development, the following actions be taken: 
  
  a)    the staff report dated June 20, 2023 entitled “Core Area Action Plan 2022 Review”, including its appendices, BE RECEIVED;
  
  b)    one-time funding of $100,000 in support of the Holly Jolly Market and Downtown for the Holidays events BE APPROVED from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve; and,
  
  c)    a one-time funding increase of $50,000 to support 2023 Summer, Fall and Winter Core Area events and activations BE APPROVED from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve;
  
  it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated June 18, 2023 from D. Brown, Coordinator, Midtown Community Organization with respect to this matter.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

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

  Motion to approve part a) of the clause:

  a)    the staff report dated June 20, 2023 entitled “Core Area Action Plan 2022 Review”, including its appendices, BE RECEIVED;

  
  

  Yeas: (11)	J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Nays: (1)	S. Stevenson
  Absent: (3)	S. Hillier, E. Peloza, and P. Van Meerbergen

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (11 to 1)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: P. Cuddy

  Motion to approve part b) of the clause:

  b)    one-time funding of $100,000 in support of the Holly Jolly Market and Downtown for the Holidays events BE APPROVED from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve; and,

  
  

  Yeas: (11)	J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Nays: (1)	S. Trosow
  Absent: (3)	S. Hillier, E. Peloza, and P. Van Meerbergen

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (11 to 1)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: P. Cuddy

  Motion to approve part c) of the clause:

  c)    a one-time funding increase of $50,000 to support 2023 Summer, Fall and Winter Core Area events and activations BE APPROVED from the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve;
  
  it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated June 18, 2023 from D. Brown, Coordinator, Midtown Community Organization with respect to this matter.

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (3)	S. Hillier, E. Peloza, and P. Van Meerbergen

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Adjournment

• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 10:04 PM.