Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

4th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - BUDGET - Meeting to be held 9:30 AM - January 30, 2020, January 31, 2020 (if needed), February 6, 2020, February 7, 2020 (if needed), February 13 and 14, 2020 (if needed)
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Council Chambers
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:
  • A. Anderson, A.L. Barbon, B. Barr, G. Barrett, S. Datars Bere, J. Davies, A. Dunbar, M. Galczynski, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, P. McKague, J. Millson, K. Murray, M. Ribera, C. Saunders, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, S. Stafford, J. Taylor, B. Westlake-Power

    The meeting is called to order at 9:34 AM. 


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 Childreach, 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 P. Van Meerbergen further discloses a pecuniary interest with respect to any funding associated with Fanshawe College, by indicating that there are two full-time students at the College in his household.  

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. 

  • Moved by:Mayor E. Holder
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated January 30, 2020 providing a summary of feedback on the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget from public engagement activities undertaken from December 17, 2019 through to January 26, 2020 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)
  • Moved by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That the attached 2020-2023 budget introductory presentation from the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE RECEIVED.


    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. Lewis
    Seconded by:P. Squire

    That an extended recess from 10:45 AM to 1:00 PM, BE APPROVED for the January 30, 2020 meeting; it being noted that there is a funeral scheduled for a former Member of Council during that time.


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, 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: (2)E. Peloza, and A. Hopkins

    Motion Passed (13 to 2)
  • That the following actions be taken with respect to Culture:

    a) the net 2020-2023 Multi-Year Operating Budget for the following services within Culture BE ADOPTED:

    i. Page 60 - Centennial Hall - $764,000
    ii. Page 60 - Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory and Funding - $9,869,000
    iii. Page 60 - Museum London excluding provincial impacts - $7,499,000

    v. Page 60 - Eldon House - $1,206,000
    vi. Page 60 - Heritage - $844,000
    vii. Page 60 - London Public Library - $87,341,000

    b) the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Capital Budget for Culture BE ADOPTED:

    i. Page 62 – Lifecycle Renewal Capital Budget - $7,984,000
    ii. Page 62 – Growth Capital Budget - $6,186,000
    iii. Page 62 – Service Improvement Capital Budget - $0

    c) the 2024-2029 Multi-Year Capital Forecast for Culture BE ADOPTED in principle:

    i. Page 62 – Lifecycle Renewal Capital Forecast - $15,331,000
    ii. Page 62 – Growth Capital Forecast - $0
    iii. Page 62 – Service Improvement Capital Forecast - $0.


    Motion Passed

    Voting Record:


  • Moved by:M. Salih
    Seconded by:Mayor E. Holder

     

    a) the net 2020-2023 Multi-Year Operating Budget for the following services within Culture BE ADOPTED:

    i. Page 60 - Centennial Hall - $764,000
    ii. Page 60 - Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory and Funding - $9,869,000

    v. Page 60 - Eldon House - $1,206,000
    vi. Page 60 - Heritage - $844,000
    vii. Page 60 - London Public Library - $87,341,000


    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:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:S. Turner

    a)  the net 2020-2023 Multi-Year Operating Budget for the following service within Culture BE ADOPTED:

    iii. Page 60 - Museum London excluding provincial impacts - $7,499,000


    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. Turner
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    a)  the net 2020-2023 Multi-Year Operating Budget for the following service within Culture BE ADOPTED:

    iv. Page 60 - Museum London provincial impacts for consideration - $54,000


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

    Motion Failed (5 to 10)
  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:M. Salih

    b) the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Capital Budget for Culture BE ADOPTED:

    i. Page 62 – Lifecycle Renewal Capital Budget - $7,984,000
    ii. Page 62 – Growth Capital Budget - $6,186,000
    iii. Page 62 – Service Improvement Capital Budget - $0


    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. Salih
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    c) the 2024-2029 Multi-Year Capital Forecast for Culture BE ADOPTED in principle:

    i. Page 62 – Lifecycle Renewal Capital Forecast - $15,331,000
    ii. Page 62 – Growth Capital Forecast - $0
    iii. Page 62 – Service Improvement Capital Forecast - $0.


    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:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year business cases for potential levy reductions BE CONSIDERED at this time: 

    ii. Business Case 27 - London Public Library - Eliminate Planned Security Enhancements - 2020-2023 Total Investments ($107,000); Net Levy ($107,000)

    iii. Business Case 28 - London Public Library - Eliminate Planned Staffing Increase - 2020-2023 Total Investment ($42,000); Net Levy ($42,000)

    iv. Business Case 29 - London Public Library - Promissory Note Forgiveness - 2020-2023 Total Investment ($912,000); Net Levy ($717,000)

    v. Business Case 30 - London Public Library - WiFi Hotspot Lending Program 2020-2023 Total Investment ($188,000); Net Levy ($188,000)

    vii.Business Case 32 - Museum London - Exhibitions and Programs Reductions - 2020-2023 Total Investment ($236,000); Net Levy ($236,000)


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

    Motion Passed (9 to 6)
  • That the following actions be taken with respect to Economic Prosperity:

    a) the net 2020-2023 Multi-Year Operating Budget for the following services within Economic Prosperity BE ADOPTED:

    i. Page 71 - Economic Development - $29,792,000
    ii. Page 71 - Community Improvement/Business Improvement Areas - $981,000
    iii. Page 71 - RBC Place London - $2,651,000
    iv. Page 71 - Tourism & Sports Attraction - $8,254,000
    v. Page 71 - Covent Garden Market - $0

    b) the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Capital Budget for Economic Prosperity BE ADOPTED:

    i. Page 72 – Lifecycle Renewal Capital Budget - $3,565,000
    ii. Page 72 – Growth Capital Budget - $5,150,000
    iii. Page 72 – Service Improvement Capital Budget - $23,467,000

    c) the 2024-2029 Multi-Year Capital Forecast for Economic Prosperity BE ADOPTED in principle:

    i. Page 72 – Lifecycle Renewal Capital Forecast - $5,092,000
    ii. Page 72 – Growth Capital Forecast - $0
    iii. Page 72 – Service Improvement Capital Forecast - $32,995,000.


    Motion Passed

    Voting Record: 


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

    That the annual base allocation to the Operating Budget of Tourism London, including in part 4.2 a)iv) BE REDUCED by $200,000.  


    Yeas: (3)M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (11)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, and J. Morgan
    Absent: (1)Mayor E. Holder

    Motion Failed (3 to 11)
  • Moved by:M. Salih
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That the following actions be taken with respect to Economic Prosperity:

    a) the net 2020-2023 Multi-Year Operating Budget for the following services within Economic Prosperity BE ADOPTED:

    i. Page 71 - Economic Development - $29,792,000
    ii. Page 71 - Community Improvement/Business Improvement Areas - $981,000
    iii. Page 71 - RBC Place London - $2,651,000

    v. Page 71 - Covent Garden Market - $0


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

    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. Salih
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    a)  the net 2020-2023 Multi-Year Operating Budget for the following service within Economic Prosperity BE ADOPTED:

    iv. Page 71 - Tourism & Sports Attraction - $8,254,000


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

    Motion Passed (13 to 1)
  • Moved by:M. Salih
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    b) the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Capital Budget for Economic Prosperity BE ADOPTED:

    i. Page 72 – Lifecycle Renewal Capital Budget - $3,565,000
    ii. Page 72 – Growth Capital Budget - $5,150,000
    iii. Page 72 – Service Improvement Capital Budget - $23,467,000


    Yeas: (14)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, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)Mayor E. Holder

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

    c) the 2024-2029 Multi-Year Capital Forecast for Economic Prosperity BE ADOPTED in principle:

    i. Page 72 – Lifecycle Renewal Capital Forecast - $5,092,000
    ii. Page 72 – Growth Capital Forecast - $0
    iii. Page 72 – Service Improvement Capital Forecast - $32,995,000


    Yeas: (14)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, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)Mayor E. Holder

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business cases for potential net levy reductions BE APPROVED:

    ii. Business Case 27 - London Public Library - Eliminate Planned Security Enhancements – 2020-2023 Total Investment ($107,000); Net Levy ($107,000)
    iii. Business Case 28 - London Public Library - Eliminate Planned Staffing Increase – 2020-2023 Total Investment ($42,000); Net Levy ($42,000)
    iv. Business Case 29 - London Public Library – Promissory Note Forgiveness - 2020- 2023 Total Investment ($912,000); Net Levy ($717,000)
    v. Business Case 30 - London Public Library - Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Program – 2020-2023 Total Investment ($188,000); Net Levy ($188,000)


    Motion Passed

    Voting Record:


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

    That the following BE APPROVED:

    ii. Business Case 27 - London Public Library - Eliminate Planned Security Enhancements – 2020-2023 Total Investment ($107,000); Net Levy ($107,000)


    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:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the following BE APPROVED:

    iii. Business Case 28 - London Public Library - Eliminate Planned Staffing Increase – 2020-2023 Total Investment ($42,000); Net Levy ($42,000)


    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:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the following BE APPROVED:

    iv. Business Case 29 - London Public Library – Promissory Note Forgiveness - 2020- 2023 Total Investment ($912,000); Net Levy ($717,000)


    Yeas: (8)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, and J. Morgan
    Nays: (6)A. Kayabaga, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)P. Van Meerbergen

    Motion Passed (8 to 6)
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That the following BE APPROVED:

    v. Business Case 30 - London Public Library - Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Program – 2020-2023 Total Investment ($188,000); Net Levy ($188,000)


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

    Motion Passed (9 to 6)
  • Pursuant to section 32.5 of the Council Procedural By-law, shall the ruling of the Chair BE SUSTAINED?


    Yeas: (7)A. Kayabaga, P. Van Meerbergen, M. Salih, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (8)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Cassidy, and P. Squire

    Motion Failed (7 to 8)
  • Moved by:M. Cassidy
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    Reconsideration of the vote with respect to the upholding the decision of the Chair. 


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

    Motion Passed (13 to 2)
  • Pursuant to section 32.5 of the Council Procedural By-law, shall the ruling of the Chair BE SUSTAINED?


    Yeas: (7)A. Kayabaga, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (8)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, and P. Squire

    Motion Failed (7 to 8)
  • Pursuant to section 31.18 Disorderly conduct - member to be removed - "Shall the member be ordered to leave his/her seat for the duration of the meeting?"


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

    Motion Failed (4 to 11)
  • Moved by:P. Squire
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the following BE APPROVED:

    vii. Business Case 32 - Museum London - Exhibitions and Programs Reductions - 2020-2023 Total revised Investment ($182,000); Net Levy ($182,000)


    Yeas: (7)S. Lewis, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, M. van Holst, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, and J. Morgan
    Nays: (7)S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, M. Salih, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Absent: (1)Mayor E. Holder

    Motion Failed (7 to 7)
  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:P. Squire

    That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convene, In Closed Session, at this time in order to receive advice that is subject to solicit client privilege. 


    Yeas: (14)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, 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
    Nays: (1)E. Peloza

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)

    The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convened, In Closed Session, from 3:10 PM to 3:21 PM. 


The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee recessed at 4:28 PM; it being noted that the meeting will resume at 9:30 AM, Friday, January 31, 2020.