Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

10th 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, 
  • C. Rahman, 
  • S. Lehman, 
  • A. Hopkins, 
  • P. Van Meerbergen, 
  • S. Franke, 
  • E. Peloza, 
  • D. Ferreira, 
  • and S. Hillier 
ABSENT:
  • S. Trosow 
ALSO PRESENT:
  • L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, S. Corman, K. Dickins, S. Mathers, K. Murray, C. Smith, N. Steinburg, J. Taylor, B. Westlake-Power, R. Wilcox

    Remote attendance: B. Card, C. Cooper, T. Fowler, M. Galczynski, S. Glover, J. McGonigle, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess

    The meeting is called to order at 3:03 PM, it being noted that Councillors S. Hillier and P. Van Meerbergen were in remote attendance; it being further noted that Councillor E. Peloza was in remote attendance after 6:24 PM.

     

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

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

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report dated February 28, 2023, regarding the 2023 Assessment Growth Funding Allocation BE RECEIVED for information;

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a delegation from M. Wallace, London Development Institute (LDI) and received a communication dated February 26, 2023 from C. Butler with respect to this matter.


    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)

    ADDITIONAL VOTES:


  • Moved by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That the delegation request from Mr. M. Wallace, London Development Institute (LDI), 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, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Stevenson
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report dated February 28, 2023, regarding the 2023 Assessment Growth Funding Allocation BE RECEIVED for information, excluding Business Case #11 Police Services: Increase Complement.

     


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


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • At 3:50 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan, places Councillor E. Peloza in the Chair. 

    At 3:54 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan resumes the Chair.

    Moved by:S. Stevenson
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That Business Case #11 Police Services: Increase Complement BE RECEIVED.


    Yeas: (13)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (1)S. Franke
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (13 to 1)
  • At 4:12 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan, places Deputy Mayor S. Lewis in the Chair. 

    At 4:55 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan resumes the Chair.

    Moved by:J. Morgan
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to the Proposed Whole of Community System Response:

    a) on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development and with the concurrence of the City Manager, the report dated February 28, 2023, regarding the Health and Homelessness Summits – Proposed Whole of Community System Response Report BE RECEIVED for information; 

    b) the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response co-developed through the Health and Homelessness Summits as appended to the staff report dated February 28, 2023 as Appendix "A", BE ENDORSED;

    c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to allocate the remaining fund of $2,884,186 from the London Community Recovery Network funds towards the implementation of the system it being noted that Civic Administration will return to Council with a business case detailing the proposed use of the funds;

    d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with supporting the implementation of the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response; and

    e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back monthly to future standing committees on progress updates;

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the follow communications with respect to this matter.

    • M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute 
    • J. DeActis, Executive Director, Salvation Army - Centre of Hope 
    • J. Seeler, Co-Chair, London Homeless Coalition 
    • B. Mitchell, Co-CEO and L. Sibley, Co-CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
    • M. Oates, Executive Director and S. Ashkanase, Chair, Board of Directors, St. Leonard's Community Services London and Region
    • S. Williams, Chief of Police, London Police Service
    • K. Scott, Chair, Board of Directors and M. McMahon, Executive Director, Thames Valley Family Health Team
    • A. Lockie, CEO, YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
    • N. Memo, Executive Director, Family Service Thames Valley
    • S. Courtice, Executive Director, London InterCommunity Health Centre
    • K. Ziegner, President and CEO, United Way Elgin Middlesex
    • J. Schleifer Taylor, President and CEO, London Health Sciences Centre
    • N. Roberts, Chief, Middlesex-London Paramedic Service
    • E. Ayala Ronson, Executive Director, Mission Services of London
    • T. Smuck, Executive Director, Changing Ways (London) Inc.
    • A. Armstrong, Executive Director, London Cares Homeless Response Services
    • R. Butler, President and Chief Executive Officer, St. Joseph's Health Care London
    • B. Legate, Legate Injury Lawyers
    • M. Anderson
    • Sister M. Ritchie, Congregational Leader and all the Sisters of St. Joseph
    • B. Maly, Downtown London Executive Director and S. Collyer, LDBA Board Chair, Downtown London
    • M. Davis, Supervisor - Community Support Program - Extreme Cleaning and Hoarding Support (London), VHA Home HealthCare
    • R. Corneil, CEO, St. Joseph's Health Care Society
    • Mayor J. Morgan
    • S. Jani, Manager, Client Care and Operations, Community Support Programs, VHA Home HealthCare
    • L. Crossley-Hauch, Co-Chair and M. McMahon, CoChair, Middlesex London Ontario Health Team
    • School of Social Work, King's University College
    • C. Nolan, Managing Director, Street Level Women at Risk
    • C. Rodrigues
    • B. Baginski

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


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)

    ADDITIONAL VOTES:


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

    That the following amendment to the motion, BE APPROVED:

    c) by adding “it being noted that Civic Administration will return to Council with a business case detailing the proposed use of the funds;" 

     


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


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

    That the following amendment to the motion, BE APPROVED:

    e) to read as follows "the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back monthly to future standing committees on progress updates;"


    Yeas: (12)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (2)E. Peloza, and S. Franke
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (12 to 2)
  • Moved by:J. Morgan
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the Committee recess at this time.



    Motion Passed

    The Committee recesses at 4:55 PM and reconvenes at 5:07 PM


  • Moved by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan:

    a) on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report dated February 28, 2023 entitled “Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Draft Strategies and Order of Magnitude Costing” BE RECEIVED for information;

    b) the attached, revised draft strategies for the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan BE ACCEPTED for additional consultation with the public;

    c) the report dated February 28, 2023 entitled "Developing 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Community Engagement Update" BE RECEIVED for information;

    it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a staff presentation with the attached additional slide and the attached delegation from G. Henderson, CEO, London Chamber of Commerce with respect to this matter.


    Yeas: (12)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (3)E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (12 to 0)
  • ADDITIONAL VOTES:

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

    That the delegation request from G. Henderson, London Chamber of Commerce, 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, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (14 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That the Committee recess at this time.



    Motion Passed

    The Committee recesses at 5:36 PM and reconvenes at 6:08 PM.


  • Moved by:C. Rahman
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That Strategic Area of Focus Economic Growth, Culture, and Prosperity: Expected Result 2.2, BE AMENDED subsections a) through e) BE AMENDED in the Draft Strategic Plan by including London Chamber of Commerce's expected results and draft strategies.


    Yeas: (7)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (6)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, and S. Stevenson
    Absent: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (7 to 6)
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That the Committee recess at this time.



    Motion Passed

    The Committee recesses at 7:52 PM and reconvenes at 8:05 PM.


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

    That, the following actions be taken with respect to developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan:

    a) on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report dated February 28, 2023 entitled “Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Draft Metrics” BE RECEIVED for information; and,

    b) the attached revised draft metrics BE INCLUDED with the draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. 


    Yeas: (13)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)

    ADDITIONAL VOTES:


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

    That the Strategic Area of Focus: Housing and Homelessness, Expected Result 2.2, BE AMENDED in the Draft Strategic Plan by adding a new Draft Metric c) 


    Yeas: (4)A. Hopkins, H. McAlister, S. Franke, and D. Ferreira
    Nays: (9)J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Trosow


    Motion Failed (4 to 9)
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the Strategic Area of Focus: Wellbeing and Safety, Expected Result 1.3, BE AMENDED in the Draft Strategic Plan by adding a new Draft Metric b) % of residents who indicate they are happy or very happy.


    Yeas: (5)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, H. McAlister, S. Franke, and D. Ferreira
    Nays: (8)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Trosow


    Motion Failed (5 to 8)
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That the Strategic Area of Focus: Wellbeing and Safety, Expected Result 1.6, BE AMENDED in the Draft Strategic Plan by adding a new Draft Metric f) # of hectares of naturalized parkland.


    Yeas: (4)A. Hopkins, H. McAlister, S. Franke, and D. Ferreira
    Nays: (8)J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (3)E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Trosow


    Motion Failed (4 to 8)
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the Strategic Area of Focus: Wellbeing and Safety, Expected Result 1.6, Draft Metric c) and Expected Result 1.7, Draft Metric a) BE REMOVED from the Draft Strategic Plan.


    Yeas: (6)A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Franke, and D. Ferreira
    Nays: (6)J. Morgan, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (3)E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Trosow


    Motion Failed (6 to 6)
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the Strategic Area of Focus: Climate Action and Sustainable Growth 1.2, BE AMENDED in the Draft Strategic Plan by adding a new Draft Metric i) grade level for watershed.


    Yeas: (6)A. Hopkins, E. Peloza, H. McAlister, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (7)J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, and J. Pribil
    Absent: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Trosow


    Motion Failed (6 to 7)
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That the Strategic Area of Focus: Well-Run City, Expected Result 3.1, BE AMENDED in the Draft Strategic Plan by adding a new Draft Metric d) % of employees who say they are happy with their work and workplace.


    Yeas: (4)S. Hillier, H. McAlister, S. Franke, and D. Ferreira
    Nays: (9)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Trosow


    Motion Failed (4 to 9)
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the Strategic Area of Focus: Well-Run City, Expected Result 1.2, BE AMENDED in the Draft Strategic Plan by adding a new Draft Metric d) # of Londoners participating in public participation meetings (in person and online).


    Yeas: (11)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Nays: (2)S. Hillier, and S. Stevenson
    Absent: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (11 to 2)
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:H. McAlister

    That Cara Awcock BE APPOINTED to the London & Middlesex Community Housing Board of Directors for the term ending December 31, 2025 (Third Class); it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication from S. Chowns, Board of Directors, London & Middlesex Community Housing with respect to this matter.


    Yeas: (13)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Lehman
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    That Mariam Hamou BE APPOINTED to the Committee of Adjustment for the term ending November 14, 2026.


    Yeas: (13)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Election:

    Consideration of Appointment to the Committee of Adjustment


    Mahmood Badvi(0.00 %):None
    Denise Brown(0.00 %):None
    Mariam Hamou(69.23 %):J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, and C. Rahman
    Matt Nicolaidis(23.08 %):A. Hopkins, H. McAlister, and D. Ferreira
    Antonio D Santiago(7.69 %):S. Franke
    Abstain(0.00 %):None
    Conflict (0):None
    Absent (2):P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Trosow


    Majority Winner: Mariam Hamou
  • Moved by:D. Ferreira
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 9, 2023:

    a) the Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee BE AUTHORIZED to organize and host an event on Friday, March 31 at approximately 6 PM, to recognize and celebrate Trans Day of Visibility; it being noted that Victoria Park would be the preferred location for the event;

    b) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to investigate the Corporate use and potential cessation of the term “stakeholder”; it being noted that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, received a verbal presentation from B. Hill with respect to this matter; and, 

    c) clause 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1 and 7.2 BE RECEIVED.


    Yeas: (13)J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
    Absent: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Stevenson
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.



    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourned at 10:25 PM.