Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

12th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
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PRESENT:
  • Mayor J. Morgan (Chair), 
  • Councillors H. McAlister, 
  • S. Lewis, 
  • P. Cuddy, 
  • S. Stevenson, 
  • J. Pribil, 
  • S. Trosow, 
  • C. Rahman, 
  • S. Lehman, 
  • A. Hopkins, 
  • P. Van Meerbergen, 
  • S. Franke, 
  • E. Peloza, 
  • D. Ferreira, 
  • and S. Hillier 
ALSO PRESENT:
  • L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, C. Cooper, S. Corman, C. Crossman, T. Fowler, A. Job, S. Mathers, R. Morris, C. Smith, M. Schulthess, N. Steinburg, J. Taylor, R. Wilcox

    Remote Attendance: E. Bennett, B. Card, M. Goldrup, S. Thompson

    The meeting is called to order at 4:02 PM, it being noted Councillors S. Hillier and P. Van Meerbergen were in remote attendance; it being further noted that Councillor E. Peloza was in remote attendance after 7:15 PM

     

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 

  • Moved by:S. Trosow
    Seconded by:C. Rahman

    That pursuant to section 27.6 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Committee BE PERMITTED to change the order of business to deal with Item 5.1 prior to Item 4.


    Yeas: (14)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)P. Van Meerbergen


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

    That Items 2.1 and 2.2, BE APPROVED


    Yeas: (15)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman


    Motion Passed (15 to 0)
  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the report dated March 28, 2023, with respect to Music Incubation, the following actions be taken: 

    a)    the above noted report BE RECEIVED;

    b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a Creative Sector Incubator proposal; and,

    c)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue discussions with provincial and federal decision-makers to explore investment opportunities.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That the 3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 9, 2023 BE RECEIVED for information. 




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

    That, the following actions be take with respect to the Council’s Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan:

    a)    the staff report dated March 28, 2023 entitled “Council’s Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan” BE RECEIVED for information;

    b)    the attached revised “Council’s Draft Strategic Plan 2023-2027: Strategic Areas of Focus, Outcomes, Expected Results, Strategies and Metrics” BE REFERRED to the April 17, 2023 meeting of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a staff presentation and a communication dated March 24, 2023 from C. Butler with respect to this matter.

     


    Yeas: (14)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)E. Peloza


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • ADDITIONAL VOTES:

    Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:S. Trosow

    That, the Strategic Area of Focus: Housing and Homelessness, Outcome 3, Expected Result 3.1, BE AMENDED in the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, to add a new Draft Strategy e) "apply the equity tool considering the people experiencing mobility poverty, consistent with The London Plan".


    Yeas: (9)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (5)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, and S. Stevenson
    Absent: (1)P. Van Meerbergen


    Motion Passed (9 to 5)
  • Moved by:S. Trosow
    Seconded by:H. McAlister

    That the Committee recess at this time.



    Motion Passed

    The Committee recesses at 6:04 PM and reconvenes at 6:39 PM.


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

    That, the Strategic Area of Focus: Economic Growth, Culture and Prosperity, Outcome 4, Expected Result 4.3, Metric b) "sq. ft of commercial space occupied vs vacant, ground level and upper floors, BE REMOVED from the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan".


    Yeas: (7)J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, and S. Stevenson
    Nays: (7)A. Hopkins, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)E. Peloza


    Motion Failed (7 to 7)
  • Moved by:S. Trosow
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the Committee recess at this time.



    Motion Passed

    The Committee recesses at 8:28 PM and reconvenes at 8:42 PM.


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

    That Ryan Gauss BE APPOINTED to the London Police Services Board for the term ending November 14, 2026.


    Yeas: (14)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)E. Peloza


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

    ELECTION #1


  • Election:

    Consideration of appointment to the London Police Services Board.


    Susan Abdula(0.00 %):None
    Omar Al Atawneh(0.00 %):None
    David Alexander(0.00 %):None
    Juman Al Jumaili(0.00 %):None
    Michele Anderson(0.00 %):None
    Andrew Angus(0.00 %):None
    Scott Blandford(0.00 %):None
    Jay Bower(0.00 %):None
    Larry Brackenbury(0.00 %):None
    Gani Braimoh(0.00 %):None
    George Brock(0.00 %):None
    Gita Canaran(0.00 %):None
    Shiv Chokhani(0.00 %):None
    George Compton(0.00 %):None
    Stephen D'Amelio(0.00 %):None
    Sara De Candido(0.00 %):None
    Sarvarinder Dohil(0.00 %):None
    Marwan El Nashar(0.00 %):None
    Douglas Fleming(0.00 %):None
    Marc Fraser(0.00 %):None
    Ryan Gauss(50.00 %):S. Lewis, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, and J. Pribil
    Harnoor Gill(0.00 %):None
    Prabh Gill(0.00 %):None
    Harold Scott Ginn(0.00 %):None
    Wendy Charlene Goldsmith(0.00 %):None
    German A. Gutierrez Sanin(0.00 %):None
    Zeba Hashmi(7.14 %):J. Morgan
    Muhammad Hamoody Hassan(0.00 %):None
    Barbara Jovanovic(0.00 %):None
    Pongo Komi(0.00 %):None
    Gurram Lakshmi Sai(0.00 %):None
    John Lisowski(0.00 %):None
    Rui Min(0.00 %):None
    Daniel Moran(0.00 %):None
    Syed Najam Naqvi(0.00 %):None
    Elie Ngoy(0.00 %):None
    Odunayo Olalere(0.00 %):None
    Kevin Pera(0.00 %):None
    Jacqueline Petricca(0.00 %):None
    Zebrina Petrie(0.00 %):None
    Marshall Phinney(0.00 %):None
    Avdija Ramic(0.00 %):None
    Dylan Rennie(0.00 %):None
    Antonio Santiago(0.00 %):None
    Shaweta Sharma(0.00 %):None
    Amanda Smith(0.00 %):None
    Brad Stokkermans(0.00 %):None
    David Terner(0.00 %):None
    Kiowna Tremblay(0.00 %):None
    Joseph Wabegijig(42.86 %):A. Hopkins, H. McAlister, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Tom Whitworth(0.00 %):None
    Winston Williams(0.00 %):None
    Becky Williamson(0.00 %):None
    Tatian Zdyb(0.00 %):None
    Abstain(0.00 %):None
    Conflict (0):None
    Absent (1):E. Peloza


    Majority Winner: No majority

    ELECTION #2


  • Election:

    Consideration of appointment to the London Police Services Board.


    Ryan Gauss(57.14 %):J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, and J. Pribil
    Zeba Hashmi(0.00 %):None
    Joseph Wabegijig(42.86 %):A. Hopkins, H. McAlister, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Abstain(0.00 %):None
    Conflict (0):None
    Absent (1):E. Peloza


    Majority Winner: Ryan Gauss
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:H. McAlister

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Community Housing:

    a)      the 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Community Housing BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 20, 2023, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the London & Middlesex Community Housing in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and,

    b)      the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2022 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the London & Middlesex Community Housing and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the London & Middlesex Community Housing to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration;

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 15, 2023, from P. Chisholm, Chief Executive Officer, London & Middlesex Community Housing, with respect to this matter.


    Yeas: (14)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)E. Peloza


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:C. Rahman

    That, the following actions be taken with respect the Request to Declare a State of Emergency Regarding Housing:

    a)    the presentations from Claire Wittnebel and Jeff Hanks, Co-organizer, London Regional Social Forum with respect to declaring a State of Emergency Regarding Housing BE RECEIVED; 

    b)    Council recognizes that there is an untenable emergency in our city related to housing and homelessness.  Therefore, Council remains committed to addressing this significant issue, and the following concrete actions BE ENDORSED:

    i)    supporting the Whole of Community System Response, including allocating $2.8 million to kickstart work and committing to future funding;
    ii)    advocating to provincial and federal government for more funding and support in building affordable housing and to provide increased levels of healthcare to assist with mental health and addiction
    iii)   achieving our Roadmap to 3,000 affordable housing units by 2026;
    iv)   achieving our Housing Pledge of 47,000 in the next decade;
    v)    working with and supporting non-profits who are providing housing and support services; and
    vi)   other opportunities to find housing and homelessness solutions.


    Yeas: (15)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman


    Motion Passed (15 to 0)

    At 4:35 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan, places Councillor E. Peloza in the Chair.

    At 4:40 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan resumes the Chair.


  • ADDITIONAL VOTES:

    Moved by:D. Ferreira
    Seconded by:H. McAlister

    That the delegations regarding housing BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.


    Yeas: (14)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (1)P. Cuddy


    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Moved by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:S. Trosow

    That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convenes In Closed Session to consider the following:

    6.1  Personal Matters/Identifiable Individual

    A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, with respect to employment-related matters; advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.


    Yeas: (14)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)E. Peloza


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

    The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convenes In Closed Session from 9:11 PM to 10:09 PM.


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

    That the meeting BE ADJOURNED. 



    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourned at 10:09 PM.