Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

1st Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - BUDGET

Thursday, December 02, 2021 at 9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.

2021 Meeting - 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,
• M. Hamou,
• J. Morgan,
• S. Lehman,
• A. Hopkins,
• P. Van Meerbergen,
• S. Turner,
• E. Peloza,
• J. Fyfe-Millar,
• and S. Hillier

ALSO PRESENT:

• M. Schulthess, K. Van Lammeren, B. Westlake-Power

  Remote Attendance: L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, G. Barrett, B. Card, K. Clarke, J. Davison, J. Davies, K. Dickins, A. Dunbar, M. Galczynski, O. Katolyk, G. Kotsifas, R. Lamon, D. MacRae, J. Millson, M. Liu, K. Murray, K. Scherr, C. Smith, S. Stafford, J. Stanford, J. Taylor.

  The meeting is called to order at 9:34 AM; it being noted that the following members were in remote attendance: Mayor E. Holder; Councillors M. van Holst, M. Salih, P. Van Meerbergen and S. Hillier. 

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest specific to items 4.8, 4.9 and 4.10, with respect to any direct connection(s) to the London Public Library (LPL), by indicating that his wife is an LPL employee.

Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest specific to items 4.8 and 4.9 with respect to any direct connection(s) to the municipal golf system by indicating that his father employed by golf course owners association of which the City of London is a member.  

2.

Consent

None.

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

(ADDED) 2022 Annual Budget Update Presentation

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

  That the overview presentation, as appended to the added agenda, by the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports with respect to the 2022 Budget Update BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Review of Recommended Property Tax Operating Budget Amendments (2022-2023 totals rounded to the closest $1,000)

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2022 Annual Budget Update:
  
  a)    Case #P-1 - Various Services - Budget Right Sizing - Operating Expenditure ($4,982,000); Tax Levy ($6,994,000) BE APPROVED;
  
  b)    Case #P-2 - Middlesex London Health Unit - Inflationary Pressures - Operating Expenditure $1,280,000; Tax Levy
  $1,280,000 BE APPROVED;
  
  c)    Case #P-3 - RBC Place London - Funding Support - Operating Expenditure $850,000; Tax Levy $0 BE APPROVED;
  
  d)    Case #P-4 - Private Parking Enforcement - Increased Fines -Operating Expenditure $0; Tax Levy ($200,000) BE APPROVED;
  
  e)    Case #P-5 - Child Care and Ontario Works - Reduction in Required Investment - Operating Expenditure ($2,773,000); Tax Levy ($2,773,000) BE APPROVED; and,
  
  f)    Case #P-6 - Infrastructure Gap and Community Building Projects - Reductions - Operating Expenditure ($1,300,000); Tax Levy ($1,300,000) BE APPROVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: M. Hamou
  Seconded by: M. Cassidy

  a)    Case #P-1 - Various Services - Budget Right Sizing - Operating Expenditure ($4,982,000); Tax Levy ($6,994,000) BE APPROVED;

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)
• Moved by: M. Cassidy
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

  b)    Case #P-2 - Middlesex London Health Unit - Inflationary Pressures - Operating Expenditure $1,280,000; Tax Levy
  $1,280,000 BE APPROVED;

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 2)
• Moved by: J. Fyfe-Millar
  Seconded by: Mayor E. Holder

  c)    Case #P-3 - RBC Place London - Funding Support - Operating Expenditure $850,000; Tax Levy $0 BE APPROVED

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: J. Fyfe-Millar

  d)    Case #P-4 - Private Parking Enforcement - Increased Fines -Operating Expenditure $0; Tax Levy ($200,000) BE APPROVED;

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)
• Moved by: M. Cassidy
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  e. Case #P-5 - Child Care and Ontario Works - Reduction in Required Investment - Operating Expenditure 

  Case #P-5a – Child Care - Operating Expenditure ($1,630,000); Tax Levy ($1,630,000)

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 1)
• Moved by: M. Cassidy
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  e. Case #P-5 - Child Care and Ontario Works - Reduction in Required Investment 

  
  Case #P-5b – Ontario Works - Operating Expenditure ($1,143,000); Tax Levy ($1,143,000)

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, 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
  Nays: (1)	J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 1)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

  f)    Case #P-6 - Infrastructure Gap and Community Building Projects - Reductions - Operating Expenditure ($1,300,000); Tax Levy ($1,300,000) BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (10)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, S. Lewis, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, J. Fyfe-Millar, and M. Hamou
  Nays: (5)	J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Hillier, and E. Peloza

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (10 to 5)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

  That a recess BE APPROVED.  

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The Strategic Priorities and Policies Committee recessed at 11:18 AM and resumes at 11:32 AM.  

  
  

4.2

2021 Middlesex-London Health Unit Funding Request

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

  That the 2021 Middlesex-London Health Unit additional funding request in the amount of $640,233 BE RECEIVED and no action be taken with respect to the request; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a verbal update from K. Murray, noting that the request was no longer required.  

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.3

Review of For Consideration Property Tax Operating Budget Amendments (2022-2023 totals rounded to the closest $1,000)

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2022 Annual Budget Update:
  
  a)     Case #P-7 - Neighbourhood Strategic Initiatives and Funding and Sports Services - Reduction to Neighbourhood and Athletic Travel Grant Programs - Operating Expenditure ($200,000); Tax Levy ($200,000)

  i.    Case #P-7a – Neighbourhood Decision Making Program - NOT SUPPORTED
  ii.    Case #P-7b – Neighbourhood Small Events Fund - NOT SUPPORTED
  iii.    Case #P-7c – Athletic Travel Grants - Operating Expenditure ($200,000); Tax Levy ($200,000); and,
  
  b)    Case #P-8 - Parks Planning and Design, Parks and Horticulture and Urban Forestry - Naturalization and Reduction in Tree Trimming - Operating Expenditure ($516,000); Tax Levy ($516,000) BE APPROVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

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

  That Case #P-7a BE APPROVED:

  Case #P-7 - Neighbourhood Strategic Initiatives and Funding and Sports Services - Reduction to Neighbourhood and Athletic Travel Grant Programs - Operating Expenditure ($470,000); Tax Levy ($470,000)

  i.    Case #P-7a – Neighbourhood Decision Making Program - Operating Expenditure ($250,000); Tax Levy ($250,000)

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Failed (3 to 12)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: E. Peloza

  That Case #P-7b BE APPROVED:

  ii.    Case #P-7b – Neighbourhood Small Events Fund - Operating Expenditure ($20,000); Tax Levy ($20,000)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	M. van Holst, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Lehman
  Nays: (10)	M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, S. Hillier, Mayor E. Holder, J. Fyfe-Millar, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Failed (5 to 10)
• Moved by: J. Fyfe-Millar
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  That Case #P-7c BE APPROVED:

  iii.    Case #P-7c – Athletic Travel Grants - Operating Expenditure ($200,000); Tax Levy ($200,000)

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 2)
• Moved by: J. Fyfe-Millar
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That part b) BE APPROVED:

  b.    Case #P-8 - Parks Planning and Design, Parks and Horticulture and Urban Forestry - Naturalization and Reduction in Tree Trimming - Operating Expenditure ($516,000); Tax Levy ($516,000)

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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
  Nays: (1)	M. Salih

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

  That a recess BE APPROVED.   

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee recesses at 12:53 PM, and resumes at 1:30 PM. 

  
  

4.4

Review of Recommended Property Tax Capital Budget Amendments (2022-2023 totals rounded to the closest $1,000)

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2022 Annual Budget Update:
  
  a)    Case #P-9 - Invasive Species Management - Capital - Capital Expenditure $750,000; Tax Levy $0 BE APPROVED;
  
  b)    Case #P-10 - Transportation - Capital Project Adjustments -Capital Expenditure $9,191,000; Tax Levy $0 BE APPROVED;
  
  c)    Case #P-11 - Long-term Disposal Capacity - Revised Costs -Capital Expenditure $1,720,000; Tax Levy $0 BE APPROVED; and,
  
  d)    Case #P-12 - LTC - Zero Emission Buses - Capital Expenditure$25,960,000; Tax Levy $0 BE APPROVED.

  
  
  
  

  Voting Record:

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

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2022 Annual Budget Update:

  a)    Case #P-9 - Invasive Species Management - Capital - Capital Expenditure $750,000; Tax Levy $0 BE APPROVED;

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)
• Moved by: J. Fyfe-Millar
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  b)    Case #P-10 - Transportation - Capital Project Adjustments -Capital Expenditure $9,191,000; Tax Levy $0 BE APPROVED;

  i)    TS-1496 – Sunningdale Road Project - Capital Expenditure $4,791,000; Tax Levy $0
  ii)    TS1629-1 – Southdale Road West - Capital Expenditure $1,400,000; Tax Levy $0

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)
• Moved by: J. Fyfe-Millar
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  b)    Case #P-10 - Transportation - Capital Project Adjustments -Capital Expenditure $9,191,000; Tax Levy $0 BE APPROVED;

  iii)    TS1355-1 – Wharncliffe Road Grade Separation Project - Capital Expenditure $3,000,000; Tax Levy $0

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, 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
  Nays: (1)	J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 1)
• Moved by: M. Hamou
  Seconded by: J. Fyfe-Millar

  c)    Case #P-11 - Long-term Disposal Capacity - Revised Costs -Capital Expenditure $1,720,000; Tax Levy $0 BE APPROVED; and,

  d)    Case #P-12 - LTC - Zero Emission Buses - Capital Expenditure$25,960,000; Tax Levy $0 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.5

Reserves and Reserve Funds Overview

• Moved by: J. Morgan
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

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

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.6

Debt Overview

• Moved by: J. Fyfe-Millar
  Seconded by: J. Helmer

  That the Debt Overview BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.7

Reconciliation of the Draft Property Tax Budget to the Public Sector Accounting Board Budget

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

  That the reconciliation of the draft Property Tax Budget to the Public Sector Accounting Board financial statement budget BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.8

Operating Budget

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

  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)  the amended 2022 operating budget BE READOPTED in the gross expenditure amounts as follows: 
       i.    the amended 2022 operating budget for London Public Library BE APPROVED in the gross expenditure amount of $21,741,937 and the tax levy amount of $21,741,937;
       ii.    the amended 2022 operating budget for Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the gross expenditure amount of $58,666,453 and the tax levy amount of $7,145,081;
       iii.    the amended 2022 operating budget for Golf BE APPROVED in the gross expenditure amount of $3,740,834 and the tax levy amount of $57,062;
       iv.    the amended 2022 operating budget, excluding London Public Library, Children’s Services, and Golf BE APPROVED in the gross expenditure amount of $989,370,443 and the tax levy amount of $672,905,283 after recognizing $9,430,132 of increased taxation from assessment growth;

  it being noted that the amended total 2022 operating budget being readopted is the gross expenditure amount of $1,073,519,667 and the tax levy amount of $701,849,363 after recognizing $9,430,132 of increased taxation from assessment growth;

  b) the amended 2023 operating budget BE READOPTED as follows:

       i.    the amended 2023 operating budget for London Public Library BE APPROVED in the gross expenditure amount of $22,128,694 and the tax levy amount of $22,128,694;

       ii.    the amended 2023 operating budget for Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the gross expenditure amount of $60,815,173 and the tax levy amount of $8,835,703;
       iii.    the amended 2023 operating budget for Golf BE APPROVED in the gross expenditure amount of $3,787,965 and the tax levy amount of $75,564;
       iv.    the amended 2023 operating budget, excluding London Public Library, Children’s Services, and Golf BE APPROVED in the gross expenditure amount of $1,012,085,786 and the tax levy amount of $698,023,097;

  it being noted that the amended total 2023 operating budget being readopted is in the gross expenditure amount of $1,098,817,618 and the tax levy amount of $729,063,058.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

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

  Motion to approve part a) i)

  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)  the amended 2022 operating budget BE READOPTED in the gross expenditure amounts as follows: 
  i.    the amended 2022 operating budget for London Public Library BE APPROVED in the gross expenditure amount of $21,741,937 and the tax levy amount of $21,741,937;

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 1)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

  Motion to approve a) ii)

  ii.    the amended 2022 operating budget for Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the gross expenditure amount of $58,666,453 and the tax levy amount of $7,145,081;

  
  

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

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

  Motion to approve a) iii)

  iii.    the amended 2022 operating budget for Golf BE APPROVED in the gross expenditure amount of $3,740,834 and the tax levy amount of $57,062;

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 1)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

  Motion to approve a) iv):

  iv.    the amended 2022 operating budget, excluding London Public Library, Children’s Services, and Golf BE APPROVED in the gross expenditure amount of $989,370,443 and the tax levy amount of $672,905,283 after recognizing $9,430,132 of increased taxation from assessment growth;

  it being noted that the amended total 2022 operating budget being readopted is the gross expenditure amount of $1,073,519,667 and the tax levy amount of $701,849,363 after recognizing $9,430,132 of increased taxation from assessment growth

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 1)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

  Motion to approve b) i):

  b) the amended 2023 operating budget BE READOPTED as follows:
  i.    the amended 2023 operating budget for London Public Library BE APPROVED in the gross expenditure amount of $22,128,694 and the tax levy amount of $22,128,694;

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 1)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

  Motion to approve b) ii):

  ii.    the amended 2023 operating budget for Children’s Services BE APPROVED in the gross expenditure amount of $60,815,173 and the tax levy amount of $8,835,703;

  
  

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

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

  Motion to approve b) iii):

  iii.    the amended 2023 operating budget for Golf BE APPROVED in the gross expenditure amount of $3,787,965 and the tax levy amount of $75,564;

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 1)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

  Motion to approve b) iv):

  iv.    the amended 2023 operating budget, excluding London Public Library, Children’s Services, and Golf BE APPROVED in the gross expenditure amount of $1,012,085,786 and the tax levy amount of $698,023,097;

  it being noted that the amended total 2023 operating budget being readopted is in the gross expenditure amount of $1,098,817,618 and the tax levy amount of $729,063,058

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 1)

4.9

Capital Budget

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

  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), excluding Library Services and Golf:

  a.    The amended 2022 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $311,174,000.

  b.    The amended 2023 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $407,389,000.

  c.    The amended 2024-2029 capital forecast BE APPROVED in principle the amount of $1,585,802,000.

  d.    That the following actions be taken with respect to the Library Services capital budget:
       i.    The amended 2022 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $745,000.
       ii.    The amended 2023 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $745,000.
       iii.    The amended 2024-2029 capital forecast BE APPROVED in principle the amount of $7,425,000.

  e.    That the following actions be taken with respect to the Golf capital budget:
       i.    The amended 2022 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $150,000.
       ii.    The amended 2023 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $150,000.
       iii.    The amended 2024-2029 capital forecast BE APPROVED in principle the amount of $900,000.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

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

  Motion to approve parts a), b) and c):

  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), excluding Library Services and Golf:

  a.    the amended 2022 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $311,174,000;

  b.    the amended 2023 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $407,389,000;

  c.    the amended 2024-2029 capital forecast BE APPROVED in principle the amount of $1,585,802,000;

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)
• Moved by: J. Fyfe-Millar
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  Motion to approve part d):

  d.    That the following actions be taken with respect to the Library Services capital budget:

  i.    The amended 2022 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $745,000.
  ii.    The amended 2023 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $745,000.
  iii.    The amended 2024-2029 capital forecast BE APPROVED in principle the amount of $7,425,000.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)
• Moved by: J. Fyfe-Millar
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  Motion to approve part e):

  e.    That the following actions be taken with respect to the Golf capital budget:

  i.    The amended 2022 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $150,000.
  ii.    The amended 2023 capital budget BE READOPTED in the amount of $150,000.
  iii.    The amended 2024-2029 capital forecast BE APPROVED in principle the amount of $900,000.

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, 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
  Recuse: (1)	J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

4.10

By-laws Regarding Tax Levy, Operating and Capital Budgets

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

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

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.11

Review of Water Budget Amendments (2022-2023 totals rounded to the closest $1,000)

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

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2022 Annual Water Budget Update:

  a)    Case #W-1 - Schedule Changes for Water Lifecycle Renewal Projects - Operating Expenditure $0; Operating Revenue $0; Capital Expenditure $0 BE APPROVED; and, 
  
  b)    Case #W-2 - Schedule Changes for Water Growth Projects -Operating Expenditure $0; Operating Revenue $0; Capital Expenditure $0 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.12

Water Reserves/Reserve Funds Overview

• Moved by: S. Lehman
  Seconded by: P. Van Meerbergen

  That the Water Reserves/Reserve Funds Overview for the 2020 to 2023 Multi-Year Budget BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.13

Reconciliation of the Draft Water Budget to the Public Sector Accounting Board Budget

• Moved by: M. Cassidy
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

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

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.14

Water Services

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

  That, in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2022 to 2023 operating budgets and 2022 to 2023 capital budgets and associated forecasts for Water Services:

  a) the amended 2022 operating budget for Water Services BE READOPTED in the gross expenditure amount of $90,530,000 and gross revenue amount of $90,530,000;

  b)  the amended 2023 operating budget for Water Services BE READOPTED in the gross expenditure amount of $93,695,000 and gross revenue amount of $93,695,000;

  c)  the amended 2022 capital budget for Water Services BE READOPTED in the amount of $34,654,000;

  d)  the amended 2023 capital budget for Water Services BE READOPTED in the amount of $84,508,000; and,

  e) the amended 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, increased by 2.5% effective January 1, 2021 and will be increased by 2.5% effective January 1 each year for 2022 to 2023 as approved by Council on October 27, 2020.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.15

Review of Wastewater and Treatment Budget Amendments (2022-2023 totals rounded to the closest $1,000)

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

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2022 Annual  Wastewater and Treatment Budget Update:
  
  a)   Case #WWT-1 - Reduce Energy Budget at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant and Create Dedicated Program for Sewage By-pass and Overflow Elimination - Operating Expenditure $0; Operating Revenue $0; Capital Expenditure$1,417,000 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.16

Wastewater and Treatment Reserves/Reserve Funds Overview

• Moved by: P. Van Meerbergen
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That the Wastewater and Treatment Reserves/Reserve Funds Overview for the 2020 to 2023 Multi-Year Budget BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.17

Reconciliation of the Draft Wastewater and Treatment Budget to the Public Sector Accounting Board Budget

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

  That the reconciliation of the draft Wastewater and Treatment Budget to the Public Sector Accounting Board financial statement budget BE RECEIVED for information. 

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.18

Wastewater and Treatment Services

• Moved by: S. Turner
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That in accordance with section 291(4)(c) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2022 to 2023 operating budgets and 2022 to 2023 capital budgets and associated forecasts for Wastewater and Treatment Services:

  a)  the amended 2022 operating budget for Wastewater and Treatment Services BE READOPTED in the gross expenditure amount of $113,668,000  and gross revenue amount of $113,668,000;

  b)  the amended 2023 operating budget for Wastewater and Treatment Services BE READOPTED in the gross expenditure amount of $117,544,000 and gross revenue amount of $117,544,000;

  c)  the amended 2022 capital budget for Wastewater and Treatment Services BE READOPTED in the amount of $98,873,000;

  d)  the amended 2023 capital budget for Wastewater and Treatment Services BE READOPTED in the amount of $96,168,000; and,

  e) the amended 2024 to 2029 capital forecast for Wastewater and Treatment Services BE APPROVED in principle in the amount of $606,551,000;

  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, increased by 2.5% effective January 1, 2021, and 2.7% effective July 1, 2021, and 2.5% effective January 1 each year of 2022 and 2023 as approved by Council on October 27, 2020.

  
  

  Yeas: (15)

  M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, 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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (15 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Adjournment

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

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED. 

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 3:17 PM.