Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

13th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
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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,
  • P. Squire,
  • J. Morgan,
  • S. Lehman,
  • A. Hopkins,
  • P. Van Meerbergen,
  • S. Turner,
  • E. Peloza,
  • A. Kayabaga,
  • and S. Hillier
ALSO PRESENT:
  • M. Schulthess, S. Spring, B. Westlake-Power
    Remote Attendance: L. Livingstone, A. Anderson, A.L. Barbon, S. Corman, G. Barrett, K. Dickins, K. Edwards, G. Kotsifas, S. Mathers, A. Macpherson, D. MacRae, J.P. McGonigal, J. Raycroft, K. Scherr, C. Smith, P. Yeoman
    The meeting is called to order at 4:04 PM; it being noted that the following Members were in remote attendance: M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, P. VanMeerbergen, S. Turner, A. Kayabaga, S. Hillier


Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in the added item 5.2, having to do with potential additional legislative actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, by indicating that the matter concerns the Medical Officer of Health, Middlesex-London Health Unit, which is his employer.  Councillor S. Turner further discloses a pecuniary in item 2.1 having to do with the Core Area Action Plan 2020 Progress Update, specifically related to those components having to do with the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU), because he is an employee of the MLHU.  

Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in item 2.4 - 2nd Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group, specific to item 3.2 - North Corridor, by indicating that he is an employee of Western University, which will be impacted by this.  

Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in item 2.4 - 2nd Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group, specific to item 3.2 - North Corridor, by indicating that he anticipates being an employee of Western University, which will be impacted by this.  

Councillor S. Lehman discloses a pecuniary interest in item 2.4 - 2nd Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group, specific to item 3.2 - North Corridor, by indicating that he owns a business on Richmond Row.  

  • That the following actions be taken with respect to the Core Area Action Plan:

    a)     the staff report dated July 14, 2020 BE RECEIVED for the purpose of providing Municipal Council with an update on the progress of the implementation of the Core Area Action Plan; and,

    b)     the modified operating budget for 2020 components of the Core Area Action Plan 2020-2023 Additional Investment business case, as identified in the staff report dated July 14, 2020, BE APPROVED. 


    Motion Passed

    Voting Record:


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

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the Core Area Action Plan:

    a)     the staff report dated July 14, 2020 BE RECEIVED for the purpose of providing Municipal Council with an update on the progress of the implementation of the Core Area Action Plan; and,

    b)     the modified operating budget for 2020 components of the Core Area Action Plan 2020-2023 Additional Investment business case, excluding Item 45 "Activate spaces and places with bistro chairs and tables" in the amount of ($50,000), BE APPROVED. 


    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:J. Morgan
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That Item 45 of the 2020 Modified Operating Budget for the Core Action Plan, Activate Spaces and Places with bistro chairs and tables, BE APPROVED.


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

    Motion Passed (12 to 3)
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken regarding the London Community Recovery Network:

    a)      the London Community Recovery Network (LCRN) BE ENDORSED as a model to coordinate London’s community recovery from COVID-19, including Council membership on the sector/issue/theme discussion tables;


    b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the Mayor and Council to constitute the LCRN as soon as possible to begin London’s community recovery efforts; and,


    c)      the staff report on the London Community Recovery Network 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:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:M. Cassidy

    That the London Economic Development Corporation Activity Update 2019 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)
  • That the 2nd Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group BE APPROVED. 


    Motion Passed

    Voting Record:


  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    The 2nd Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group meeting held on June 30, 2020 BE RECEIVED, excluding Clause 3.2.


    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. Hopkins
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That clause 3.2 of the 2nd Report of the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (12)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Recuse: (3)S. Lehman, J. Helmer, and J. Morgan

    Motion Passed (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. Cassidy
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the 2021 Development Charges Background Study Update and the proposed 2021 Development Charges By-law BE RECEIVED;

    it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions regarding this matter:

    • Mike Wallace, London Development Institute – 100% support of the staff report under consideration; noting that Bill 197 means that there is more work to be done; advising that they are happy with the discussion and that staff have been helpful; noting that the organization may have additional comments as this continues to evolve.
    • Anna Maria Valastro, 133 John Street, Unit 1 – expressing concern related to Bills 108 and 197, in the ability to undercut local controls and requirements related environmental needs and community benefits; asking about rationalization of development charges and community benefit charges include means to off-set negative impacts of intensification, and require the support for city initiatives such as the urban forest strategy, climate change strategy, etc. and suggesting that the public-at-large be considered an active stake-holder in the process.

    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)

    Voting Record:


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

    Motion to open the Public Participation Meeting.


    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
    Absent: (1)E. Peloza

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Turner
    Seconded by:P. Van Meerbergen

    Motion to close the Public Participation Meeting. 


    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. Cassidy
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That a Recess of the Committee BE APPROVED.  


    Motion Passed

    The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committees recesses from 6:45 PM to 6:54 PM. 


  • That the following actions be taken with respect to the Eldon House Board of Directors:

    a)    the communication dated June 17, 2020 from Mark Tovey from Eldon House BE ACCEPTED; and, 

    b)     the civic administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the current Eldon House Board, with respect to potential membership requirements and undertake candidate recruitment for consideration accordingly.


    Motion Passed

    Voting Record:


  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:J. Helmer

    That the communication dated June 17, 2020 from Mark Tovey from Eldon House BE ACCEPTED.


    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:S. Lewis

    That staff BE DIRECTED to consult with the current Eldon House Board, with respect to potential membership requirements and undertake candidate recruitment for consideration accordingly.  


    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:A. Hopkins

    That the following actions be taken with respect to Argyle Business Improvement Association:

    a)  the resignation of Erik Lasch BE ACCEPTED; and,

    b)  Dan Eminger and Frank Boutzis BE APPOINTED for the term ending November 15, 2022. 


    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:M. Salih

    That the following actions be taken with respect to making anti-racism a strategic priority:

    a)      the mandate of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE AMENDED to include “Anti-racism, diversity, inclusion and anti-oppression” as a new bullet point under Strategic Initiatives;

    b)      the terms of reference for the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC) be amended to replace “Community and Protective Services Committee” with “Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee”; and,

    c)      the Civic Administration BE ENCOURAGED to bring forward initial reports by service area responding to the Municipal Council resolution on 16 June 2020 related to the implementation of the equity and inclusion lens to the most relevant standing committee for each service area (e.g. Development and Compliance Services would report to Planning and Environment Committee; Engineering and Environmental Services would report to Civic Works Committee, and so on).


    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)
  • That the following actions be taken with respect to additional legislative measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19:


    a)      the Civic Administration, including the City Solicitor, BE DIRECTED to consult with the County of Middlesex and the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Chris Mackie, and to bring forward, for consideration at the earliest opportunity by Municipal Council, any legislative measures that the Medical Officer of Health recommends the City of London should enact to reduce the risk of further COVID-19 infections within the City of London, including the possibility of a temporary municipal bylaw requiring the wearing of masks or face coverings in enclosed public spaces; and,


    b)      the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Chris Mackie, BE REQUESTED to attend the standing committee meeting(s), to provide advice and answer questions about any advice or actions that may result from part a) above.


    Motion Passed

    Voting Record:


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

    The Civic Administration, including the City Solicitor, BE DIRECTED to consult with the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Chris Mackie, and to bring forward, for consideration at the earliest opportunity by Municipal Council, any legislative measures that the Medical Officer of Health recommends the City of London should enact to reduce the risk of further COVID-19 infections within the City of London, including the possibility of a temporary municipal bylaw requiring the wearing of masks or face coverings in enclosed public spaces.



  • Moved by:J. Morgan
    Seconded by:M. Salih

    That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part b), as follows:

    b)      the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Chris Mackie, BE REQUESTED to attend the standing committee meeting(s), to provide advice and answer questions about any advice or actions that may result from part a) above.


    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
    Absent: (1)S. Turner

    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Hopkins
    Seconded by:J. Helmer

    That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED; the motion reads as follows:

    That the following actions be taken with respect to additional legislative measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19:

    a)      the Civic Administration, including the City Solicitor, BE DIRECTED to consult with the County of Middlesex and the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Chris Mackie, and to bring forward, for consideration at the earliest opportunity by Municipal Council, any legislative measures that the Medical Officer of Health recommends the City of London should enact to reduce the risk of further COVID-19 infections within the City of London, including the possibility of a temporary municipal bylaw requiring the wearing of masks or face coverings in enclosed public spaces; and,

    b)      the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Chris Mackie, BE REQUESTED to attend the standing committee meeting(s), to provide advice and answer questions about any advice or actions that may result from part a) above.


    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
    Absent: (1)S. Turner

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

    That the SPPC convene, In Closed Session, in order to receive advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, as relates to potential additional legislative measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.


    Motion Passed

    The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convenes, In Closed Session, from 7:35 PM to 8:06 PM, with respect to a matter pertaining to advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, as it relates to additional legislative measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. 


The meeting adjourns at 8:43 PM.