Governance Working Group

Report

7th Meeting of the Governance Working Group

Monday, November 06, 2023 at 1:00 P.m. - 2:00 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:

• Councillors S. Lewis (Chair), 
• H. McAlister, 
• P. Cuddy, 
• J. Pribil, 
• S. Trosow, 
• C. Rahman, 
• A. Hopkins, 
• S. Franke, 
• D. Ferreira, 
• and S. Hillier 

ABSENT:

• S. Stevenson 

ALSO PRESENT:

• S. Corman, K. Huckabone

  Remote Attendance:  A. Barbon, A. Bush, I. Collins, M. McErlain, J. Raycroft, M. Schulthess, E. Skalski

  The meeting is called to order at 1:02 PM; it being noted that Councillors S. Hillier, C. Rahman and S. Trosow were in remote attendance.

   

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

None.

2.

Consent Items

None.

3.

Items for Discussion

3.1

Council Policy Amendments - Council Members' Expense Account Policy

• Moved by: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 28, 2023 to amend By-law No. CPOL.-228-480, as amended, being “Council Members’ Expense Account” to update various provisions of the policy.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.2

Strong Mayor Legislation

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

  That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the report dated November 6, 2023, related to Strong Mayor legislation, BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

4.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

4.1

2023 GWG Deferred List

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

  That the following actions be taken:

  a) the Deferred Matters List dated November 4, 2023, BE RECEIVED; 

  b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward the necessary revisions to Council Procedure By-law A-50 sections 9.8, 11.7, 11.10, 11.11, 15.10, 31.8, 33.5, 33.8, 33.9 and 38.9, to reflect no meeting of council or standing committee shall extend beyond 6:00 PM, unless otherwise decided by a 2/3rds vote of eligible members; and

  c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to schedule time at a future meeting for general discussion regarding efficient meeting management. 

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

5.

Adjournment

• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: P. Cuddy

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 2:06 PM.