Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

14th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.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,
• J. Morgan,
• S. Lehman,
• A. Hopkins,
• P. Van Meerbergen,
• E. Peloza,
• and S. Hillier

ABSENT:

• S. Turner

ALSO PRESENT:

• K. Van Lammeren, B. Westlake-Power
  Remote Attendance:  L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, G. Barrett, B. Card, K. Dickins, P. Masse, V. Morgado, K. Murray, A. Thompson, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, B. Somers, T. Wellhauser, P. Yeoman
  The meeting is called to order at 4:01 PM; it being noted that the following were in remote attendance: Councillors M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, E. Peloza and S. Hillier.

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed:

a)   Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4.1 having to do with an appointment to the University of Western Ontario (UWO) Board of Governors, by indicating that UWO is his employer;

a)   Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4.1 having to do with an appointment to the University of Western Ontario (UWO) Board of Governors, by indicating that he is employed by UWO.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: M. van Holst
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That Items 2.1 to 2.5, BE APPROVED. 

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, and Mayor E. Holder
  Absent: (1)	S. Turner

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)

2.1

Master Accommodation Plan Update for Alternate Work Strategies

• Moved by: M. van Holst
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports with the concurrence of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the Master Accommodation Plan Update for Alternative Work Strategies:

  a)    the report dated October 19, 2021, titled “Master Accommodation Plan Update for Alternative Work Strategies” which reviews the potential for alternative work strategies including the update report from Mayhew Inc. BE RECEIVED for information;

  b)    the integration of Alternative Work Strategies BE ADOPTED as part of the implementation of the Master Accommodation Plan guiding overall space needs; and,

  it being noted that the Civic Administration will proceed with a competitive procurement process that incorporates the update of the Master Accommodation Plan (MAP) for Alternative Work Strategies (AWS) and will report back to the Municipal Council on next steps.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

2021 Service Review Initiatives Update

• Moved by: M. van Holst
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the report dated October 19, 2021 regarding the 2021 Service Review Initiatives Update BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

London Community Recovery Framework

• Moved by: M. van Holst
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Community Recovery Framework:

  a)    the London Community Recovery Framework, as outlined in the staff report dated October 19, 2021, BE ENDORSED;  
  
  b)    the London Community Recovery Network members, as identified in Appendix A of the above-noted report, BE THANKED for their time and effort in developing the London Community Recovery Framework; and,
  
  c)    the Mayor BE DIRECTED to share the London Community Recovery Framework with local Members of Parliament, Members of Provincial Parliament to inform the development of federal and provincial pandemic recovery plans and strategies;
  
  it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received additional letters of support with respect to this matter.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

6th and 7th Reports of the Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

• Moved by: M. van Holst
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That the 6th and 7th Reports of the Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meetings held on September 24, 2021 and October 1, 2021, respectively, BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.5

Confirmation of Appointment to the Argyle Business Improvement Association

• Moved by: M. van Holst
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That Robert Aiken BE APPOINTED to the Argyle Business Improvement Association for the term ending November 15, 2022;
  
  it being noted the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated October 4, 2021 from R. Sidhu, Executive Director, Argyle Business Improvement Association with respect to this matter.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

Public Participation Meeting - Amendments to the Various Fees and Charges By-law

• Moved by: S. Lehman
  Seconded by: M. Cassidy

  That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, with the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to proposed amendments to the Various Fees and Charges By-law:
  
  a)    the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 19, 2021 as Appendix “A” being “A by-law to provide for Various Fees and Charges and to repeal By-law A-56, as amended, being “A by-law to provide for Various Fees and Charges” to add and adjust certain fees and charges for services or activities provided by the City of London”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 26, 2021; 

  b)    subject to the approval of a) above, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 19, 2021 as Appendix “B” being “A by-law to amend By-law No. PH-3, as amended, being “A by-law to provide for the Regulation, Restriction and Prohibition of the Keeping of Animals in the City of London” to remove all references to fees and charges related to services provided for in the by-law”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 26, 2021;

  c)    subject to the approval of a) above, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 19, 2021 as Appendix “C” being “A by-law to amend By-law No. PH-4, as amended, being “A by-law to provide for the Regulation, Restriction and Prohibition of the Keeping and the Running at Large of Dogs in the City of London” to remove all references to fees and charges related to services provided for in the by-law”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 26, 2021; and,

  d)    subject to the approval of a) above, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated October 19, 2021 as Appendix “D” being “A by-law to amend By-law No. PH-5, as amended, being “A by-law to provide for the Appointment of a Poundkeeper and to Regulate the Public Pound to remove all references to fees and charges related to services provided for in the by-law”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 26, 2021;
  
  it being noted that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions regarding these matters:
  
  M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, and Mayor E. Holder
  Absent: (1)	S. Turner

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)

  Additional Votes:

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

  Motion to open the Public Participation Meeting. 

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, and Mayor E. Holder
  Absent: (1)	S. Turner

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Lehman
  Seconded by: E. Peloza

  Motion to close the Public Participation Meeting. 

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, and Mayor E. Holder
  Absent: (1)	S. Turner

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

University of Western Ontario Board of Governors

• Moved by: M. Cassidy
  Seconded by: P. Van Meerbergen

  That Michael Lerner's term BE EXTENDED to June 30, 2022 and future appointments by the City of London to the University of Western Ontario be made effective as of July 1, rather than December 1.

  
  

  Yeas: (10)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, and Mayor E. Holder
  Recuse: (2)	J. Helmer, and J. Morgan
  Absent: (1)	S. Turner

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (10 to 0)

4.2

Vacancy on the Covent Garden Market Board

• Moved by: M. van Holst
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the Covent Garden Market Board vacancy notification:
  
  a) the communication dated October 7, 2021 from S. Hillier, Board Chair, Covent Garden Market Corp. BE RECEIVED;
  
  b) the resignation of Councillor S. Hillier from the Covent Garden Market Board BE ACCEPTED;
  
  c) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to:
  
  i)  contact current applications on file, to confirm that those individuals remain interested in consideration for appointment;
  
  ii) seek additional applications to fill the vacancy on the Board;  
  
  iii) bring forward applications, noted in parts i) and ii), above for consideration at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; and
  
  iv) bring forward Councillor's names interested in appointment to the Covent Garden Market Board.

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, and Mayor E. Holder
  Absent: (1)	S. Turner

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Adjournment

• Moved by: P. Van Meerbergen
  Seconded by: M. van Holst

  That the meeting be adjourned. 

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourns at 5:06 PM.