Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

6th Special Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Tuesday, March 05, 2024 at 9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.

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The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add-a-won-da-run).

We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit today.

As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.

PRESENT:

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

ALSO PRESENT:

• L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, C. Cooper, S. Corman, K. Dickins, S. Mathers, J. Paradis, T. Pollitt, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, E. Skalski, C. Smith, J. Taylor

  Remote Attendance:  E. Bennett, E. Hunt

  The meeting is called to order at 9:33 AM; it being noted that Councillors P. Van Meerbergen, E. Peloza (until 10:22 AM) and S. Hillier were in remote attendance.

   

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed. 

2.

Consent

2.1

Contract Amendments to Maintain Day and Overnight Spaces for Unsheltered Londoners

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, that the following actions be taken with respect to the Contract Amendments to Maintain Day and Overnight Spaces for Unsheltered Londoners report:

  a)    an extension to the existing Municipal Purchase of Service Agreement with London Cares at a total estimated increase of up to $139,600 (excluding HST) for the period of April 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024 BE APPROVED, to continue temporary drop-in space and security services, as per the Corporation of the City of London Procurement Policy Section 20.3 e); 

  b)    an extension to the existing Municipal Purchase of Service Agreement with Safe Space London at a total estimated increase of up to $129,000 (excluding HST) for the period of April 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024 BE APPROVED, to continue temporary day and overnight drop in space, as per the Corporation of the City of London Procurement Policy Section 20.3 e); 

  c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with the contracts noted in a) and b); and 

  d)    approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation of the City of London amending existing Purchase of Service Agreements with agencies outlined in Schedule 1, as appended to the staff report dated March 5, 2024

  it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 3, 2024 from C. Watson, W. Thomas, D. Brown, Coordinators, Midtown Community Organization with respect to this matter.

  
  
  
  
  

  ADDITIONAL VOTES:

  
  
• Moved by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That the following actions BE TAKEN with respect to the Contract Amendments to Maintain Day and Overnight Spaces for Unsheltered Londoners report:

  a)    an extension to the existing Municipal Purchase of Service agreement with London Cares at a total estimated increase of up to $139,600 (excluding HST) for the period of April 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024 BE APPROVED, to continue temporary drop-in space and security services, as per the Corporation of the City of London Procurement Policy Section 20.3 e); 

  b)    that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at the next Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on the plan for 602 Queens (the provision of homeless services in that area and how any security concerns have or will be addressed); 

  c)    that Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with the contracts noted in a); and, 

  d)    that approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation of the City of London amending existing Purchase of Service Agreement with London Cares as outlined in the attached Schedule 1 of this report.

  it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 3, 2024 from C. Watson, W. Thomas, D. Brown, Coordinators, Midtown Community Organization with respect to this matter.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Failed (2 to 13)
• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  Motion to amend part a) to change the contract extension end date to be June 30, 2024 and increase funding to $209,400 and part b) to change the contract extension end date to be June 30, 2024 and increase funding to $193,500

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	A. Hopkins, H. McAlister, S. Trosow, and S. Franke
  Nays: (11)	J. Morgan, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman

  
  
  
  Motion Failed (4 to 11)
• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: J. Morgan

  Motion to approve part a) to read as follows:

  a)    an extension to the existing Municipal Purchase of Service Agreement with London Cares at a total estimated increase of up to $139,600 (excluding HST) for the period of April 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024 BE APPROVED, to continue temporary drop-in space and security services, as per the Corporation of the City of London Procurement Policy Section 20.3 e); 

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, 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
  Nays: (1)	S. Lewis

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 1)
• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: J. Morgan

  Motion to approve part b) to read as follows:

  b)    an extension to the existing Municipal Purchase of Service Agreement with Safe Space London at a total estimated increase of up to $129,000 (excluding HST) for the period of April 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024 BE APPROVED, to continue temporary day and overnight drop in space, as per the Corporation of the City of London Procurement Policy Section 20.3 e); 

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 1)
• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: J. Morgan

  Motion to approve parts c) and d):

  c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with the contracts noted in a) and b); and 

  d)    approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation of the City of London amending existing Purchase of Service Agreements with agencies outlined in Schedule 1, as appended to the staff report dated March 5, 2024

  it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 3, 2024 from C. Watson, W. Thomas, D. Brown, Coordinators, Midtown Community Organization 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)

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

None.

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Confidential

None.

7.

Adjournment

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

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 11:33 AM.