Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

4th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - BUDGET - Meeting to be held 9:30 AM - January 30, 2020, January 31, 2020 (if needed), February 6, 2020, February 7, 2020 (if needed), February 13 and 14, 2020 (if needed)
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Council Chambers
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:
  • B. Baar, A.L. Barbon, B. Card, S. Chambers, S. Datars Bere, J. Davies, A. Dunbar, M. Galczynski, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, S. Mathers, J. P. McGonigle, J. Millson, K. Murray, D. O'Brien, A. Rammeloo, M. Ribera, C. Saunders, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, J. Taylor, B. Westlake-Power, P. Yeoman

    The meeting is called to order at 9:33 PM. 


Councillor E. Peloza discloses a pecuniary interest in Business Case 15 - Subsidized Transit Program, specific to those matters related to the youth bus pass, by indicating that she purchases a bus pass for her son.  

  • That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business cases for additional investment that the Civic Administration has prioritized BE APPROVED:


    xiii.      Business Case 11A – Information Systems – Development Application Tracking Software – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $3,900,000; Net Levy $0
    xiv.      Business Case 11B – Information Systems – Human Capital Management System – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $1,230,000; Net Levy $732,000
    xvi.      Business Case 13 – Master Accommodation Plan – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $13,000,000; Net Levy $0
    xvii.     Business Case 14 – Operations Master Plan 2020 – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $5,118,000; Net Levy $0
    xviii.    Business Case 15 – Subsidized Transit Program – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $3,608,000; Net Levy $964,000

                 A)  Business Case 15 - Subsidized Transit Program - Youth Passes:  Total Investment - $1,020,212; Net Levy $260,777

                 B)  Business Case 15 - Subsidized Transit Program - Balance of Program:  Total Investment: $2,587,788; Net Levy $703,223 
    xix.      Business Case 16 – T-Block Replacement/New Storage Building – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $901,000; Net Levy $0.


    Motion Passed

    Voting Record:


  • Moved by:M. Salih
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business cases for additional investment that the Civic Administration has prioritized BE APPROVED:


    xi. Business Case 9 – Fanshawe College Innovation Village – 2020-2023 Total: Revised Investment $1,500,000; Net Levy $0; it being noted that Fanshawe College will be requested to provide annual updates with respect to this project.


  • Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:Mayor E. Holder

    That consideration of Business Case 9, Fanshawe College Innovation Village BE REFERRED to later in the meeting, to be considered prior to the Land Ambulance Operating Budget.


    Yeas: (10)S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (4)S. Lewis, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, and J. Morgan
    Recuse: (1)P. Van Meerbergen

    Motion Passed (10 to 4)
  • Moved by:M. Salih
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business cases for additional investment that the Civic Administration has prioritized BE APPROVED:


    xiii. Business Case 11A – Information Systems – Development Application Tracking Software – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $3,900,000; Net Levy $0


    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. Salih
    Seconded by:S. Turner

    That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business cases for additional investment that the Civic Administration has prioritized BE APPROVED:


    xiv. Business Case 11B – Information Systems – Human Capital Management System – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $1,230,000; Net Levy $732,000


    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. Turner
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business cases for additional investment that the Civic Administration has prioritized BE APPROVED:


    xvi. Business Case 13 – Master Accommodation Plan – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $13,000,000; Net Levy $0


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and P. Squire

    Motion Passed (13 to 2)
  • Moved by:Mayor E. Holder
    Seconded by:S. Lehman

    That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business cases for additional investment that the Civic Administration has prioritized BE APPROVED:

    xvii. Business Case 14 – Operations Master Plan 2020 – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $5,118,000; Net Levy $0


    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:P. Squire
    Seconded by:M. Salih

    That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business cases for additional investment that the Civic Administration has prioritized BE APPROVED:


    xviii. Business Case 15 – Subsidized Transit Program – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $3,608,000; Net Levy $964,000



  • Moved by:P. Squire
    Seconded by:M. Salih

    Motion to approve youth bus pass portion:

    That the following BE APPROVED, with respect to Business Case 15 - Subsidized Transit Program: 

    Total investment for youth bus passes:  $ 1,020,212

    Net levy for youth   $ 260,777


    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
    Recuse: (1)E. Peloza

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

    Balance of Business Case 15

    That the following BE APPROVED, with respect to Business Case 15 - Subsidized Transit Program: 

    Total remaining costs   $2,587,788

    Net levy for remaining   $703,223


    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:Mayor E. Holder
    Seconded by:A. Hopkins

    That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business cases for additional investment that the Civic Administration has prioritized BE APPROVED:


    xix. Business Case 16 – T-Block Replacement/New Storage Building – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $901,000; Net Levy $0.


    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, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (1)J. Morgan

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business cases for additional investment for Council’s consideration BE APPROVED:

    ii.       Business Case 5B – Climate Emergency Declaration – Implementation – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $1,295,000; Net Levy $1,044,000

    v.       Business Case 17A – Community Improvement Plan – Community Building Projects – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $160,000; Net Levy $160,000
    vi.      Business Case 17B – Community Improvement Plan – Land Acquisition – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $400,000; Net Levy $400,000; it being noted that the one-time additional funding shall be the 2019 Operating Budget Surplus transferred to the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund

    ix.      Business Case 20 – London Public Library - Collections – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $600,000; Net Levy $0; it being noted that the funds are to be allocated for the purpose of an enhanced level of targeted purchasing for high-demand materials; and it be further noted that the source of funding shall be the surplus fund forwarded to the budget process; it being further noted that the London Public Library is currently undertaking a variety of efforts with respect to recent increases in collection costs

    xii.     Business Case 23 – Street Light Local Improvement – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $832,000; Net Levy $512,000
    xiii.    Business Case 24 – WIFI in Recreation Centres for the Public – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $155,000; Net Levy $0; it being noted that the matter shall be funded from the Efficiency, Effectiveness and Economic Reserve (EEE); it being noted that the Parks and Recreation staff, in partnership with the Information and Technology Services staff are to develop a plan for sponsorship and advertising opportunities, in accordance with the City of London's Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policy, of the proposed WiFi service with the intent that the revenue generated from the sponsorship and advertising be directed to repay the capital costs for the EEE Reserve
    xiv.    Business Case 25 – Winter Maintenance Program Support - Sidewalks/Bus Stops – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $2,220,000; Net Levy $2,220,000.         


    Motion Passed

    Voting Record:


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

    That Business Case 5B - Climate Change Emergency Declaration - Implementation BE AMENDED to dedicate the amounts to a Climate Change Reserve Fund, with sufficient latitude to allow for funds to be dedicated to projects on an adhoc basis upon Council approval. 


    Yeas: (4)A. Kayabaga, M. Salih, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (11)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, and J. Morgan

    Motion Failed (4 to 11)
  • Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That Business Case 17 B BE AMENDED to provide one-time additional funding for land acquisition in Business Case 17B, in the amount of $400,000, be transferred from the 2019 operating budget surplus to the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund


    Yeas: (8)A. Kayabaga, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (7)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, and P. Squire

    Motion Passed (8 to 7)
  • Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business cases for additional investment for Council’s consideration BE APPROVED:

    i. Business Case 4B – City of London Infrastructure Gap – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $17,563,000; Net Levy $17,563,000



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

    That consideration of Business Case 4B BE REFERRED until after consideration of the Land Ambulance Operating Budget.  


    Yeas: (13)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, and J. Morgan
    Nays: (2)A. Hopkins, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (13 to 2)
  • Moved by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:M. Salih

    That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business cases for additional investment for Council’s consideration BE APPROVED:

    ii. Business Case 5B – Climate Emergency Declaration – Implementation – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $1,295,000; Net Levy $1,044,000


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (2)S. Hillier, and P. Van Meerbergen

    Motion Passed (13 to 2)
  • Moved by:J. Morgan
    Seconded by:P. Squire

    That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business case for additional investment for Council's consideration BE APPROVED:

    That the following actions be taken with respect to Business Case 20 - London Public Library - Collections - 2020-2023 Total Investment $600,000; Net Levy $600,000:

    a) a one-time amount of $600,000 BE ALLOCATED to the London Public Library, for the purpose of an enhanced level of targeted purchasing for high-demand materials;
    b) the source of funding for the above-noted $600,000 be the surplus funds forwarded to the budget process.

    it being noted that the London Public Library is currently undertaking a variety of efforts with respect to recent increases to collections costs.


    Yeas: (13)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins
    Nays: (2)P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Turner

    Motion Passed (13 to 2)
  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business cases for additional investment for Council’s consideration BE APPROVED:

    v. Business Case 17A – Community Improvement Plan – Community Building Projects – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $160,000; Net Levy $160,000


    Yeas: (8)S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (7)S. Lewis, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, P. Squire, and J. Morgan

    Motion Passed (8 to 7)
  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business cases for additional investment for Council’s consideration BE APPROVED:

    vi. Business Case 17B – Community Improvement Plan – Land Acquisition – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $400,000; Net Levy $400,000



  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:A. Kayabaga

    That Business Case 17B - Community Improvement Plan - Land Acquisition - 2020-2023, as amended, BE APPROVED.  


    Yeas: (8)A. Kayabaga, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (7)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, and P. Squire

    Motion Passed (8 to 7)
  • Moved by:M. Salih
    Seconded by:S. Hillier

    That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business cases for additional investment for Council’s consideration BE APPROVED:

    xi. Business Case 22 – Smart City Strategy – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $466,000; Net Levy $466,000


    Yeas: (7)A. Kayabaga, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, and S. Turner
    Nays: (8)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, P. Squire, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins

    Motion Failed (7 to 8)
  • Moved by:M. Salih
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business cases for additional investment for Council’s consideration BE APPROVED:

    xii. Business Case 23 – Street Light Local Improvement – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $832,000; Net Levy $512,000


    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:E. Peloza

    That the following actions be taken with respect to “Business Case 24, WiFi in Recreation Facilities for Public Use”:

    a)      “Business Case 24, WiFi in Recreation Facilities for Public Use” - 2020-2023 Total Investment $155,000; Net Levy $0, BE APPROVED;

    b)       the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to change the Source of Financing for the above-noted Business Case to the Efficiency, Effectiveness and Economy (EEE) Reserve; and,

    c)       the Parks and Recreation Services staff, in partnership with Information and Technology Services staff, BE DIRECTED to develop a plan for sponsorship and advertising opportunities, in accordance with the City of London’s Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policy, of the proposed WiFi service with the intent that the revenues generated from sponsorship and advertising be directed to repay the capital cost to the EEE Reserve.



  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    Motion to approve part a)

    That the following actions be taken with respect to “Business Case 24, WiFi in Recreation Facilities for Public Use”:

    a)      “Business Case 24, WiFi in Recreation Facilities for Public Use” - 2020-2023 Total:  Investment $155,000; Net Levy $0, BE APPROVED;


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

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

    Motion to approve parts b) and c)

    That the following actions be taken with respect to “Business Case 24, WiFi in Recreation Facilities for Public Use”:

     

    b)       the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to change the Source of Financing for the above-noted Business Case to the Efficiency, Effectiveness and Economy (EEE) Reserve; and,

    c)       the Parks and Recreation Services staff, in partnership with Information and Technology Services staff, BE DIRECTED to develop a plan for sponsorship and advertising opportunities, in accordance with the City of London’s Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policy, of the proposed WiFi service with the intent that the revenues generated from sponsorship and advertising be directed to repay the capital cost to the EEE Reserve.


    Yeas: (10)S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, and S. Turner
    Nays: (5)A. Kayabaga, M. Salih, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, and A. Hopkins

    Motion Passed (10 to 5)
  • Moved by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:M. Salih

    That the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget business cases for additional investment for Council’s consideration BE APPROVED:

    xiv. Business Case 25 – Winter Maintenance Program Support – 2020-2023 Total: Investment $4,220,000; Net Levy $4,220,000.



  • Moved by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:M. Salih

    Business Case 25 - Winter Maintenance Program Support - 2020-2023 with respect to the residential streets portion of the Business Case, in the amount of $2,000,000 (2020-2023) BE APPROVED.


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

    Motion Failed (3 to 12)
  • Moved by:A. Kayabaga
    Seconded by:M. Salih

    Business Case 25 - Winter Maintenance Program Support - 2020-2023 with respect to sidewalks and bus stoops portion of the Business  Case in the amount of $2,200,00 (202-2023) BE APPROVED.


    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 S. Turner
    Nays: (1)A. Hopkins

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee recess at this time, and resume following the Public Participation Meeting. 



    The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee recesses at 4:54 PM, and resumes at 8:25 PM. 


  • That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee recess at this time. 


    Motion Passed

    That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee recessed from 2:30 PM to 2:51 PM. 


  • That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2020-2023 Operating Budgets and 2020-2023 Capital Budgets and associated forecasts for Water and Wastewater & Treatment Services:

    a)      the 2020-2023 Operating Budget for Water Services BE ADOPTED as submitted (page 34 - $356,452,000);
    b)     the 2020-2023 Capital Budget for Water Services BE ADOPTED as submitted (page 38 - $200,773,000);
    c)      the 2024-2029 Capital Forecast for Water Services be BE ADOPTED in principle (page 38 - $278,507,000);

    it being noted that all rates and charges related to the provision of Water Services were increased by 2.5% effective January 1, 2020 as approved by Council on November 26, 2019;

    d)     the 2020-2023 Operating Budget for Wastewater & Treatment Services BE ADOPTED as submitted (page 44 - $447,650,000);

    e)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary arrangements with respect to the rates and charges increases of 3.5%; 
    f)     the 2020-2023 Capital Budget for Wastewater & Treatment Services BE ADOPTED as submitted (page 45 - $364,721,000);
    g)      the 2024-2029 Capital Forecast for Wastewater & Treatment Services be BE ADOPTED in principle (page 49 - $571,640,000);


    it being noted that all rates and charges related to the provision of Wastewater & Treatment Services were increased by 2.5% effective January 1, 2020 as approved by Council on November 26, 2019.

    h)     the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget overviews BE RECEIVED for information:

    i. Reserves/Reserve Funds Overview (Page 57)
    ii. Debt Overview (Page 63)

    i)     the reconciliations of the tabled budgets to the Public Sector Accounting Board financial statement budget BE RECEIVED for information (Water - Page 84 and Wastewater & Treatment - Page 88).


    Motion Passed

    Voting Record:


  • Moved by:S. Turner
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That the wastewater and treatment rates and charges BE INCREASED in the amount of an additional 0.5% for each of the years 2021, 2022 and 2023.


    Yeas: (7)S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Peloza, M. Salih, J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
    Nays: (8)S. Lewis, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, and J. Morgan

    Motion Failed (7 to 8)
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2020-2023 Operating Budgets and 2020-2023 Capital Budgets and associated forecasts for Water and Wastewater & Treatment Services:

    i.     the 2020-2023 Operating Budget for Water Services BE ADOPTED as submitted (page 34 - $356,452,000);
    ii.    the 2020-2023 Capital Budget for Water Services BE ADOPTED as submitted (page 38 - $200,773,000);
    iii.     the 2024-2029 Capital Forecast for Water Services be BE ADOPTED in principle (page 38 - $278,507,000);
    it being noted that all rates and charges related to the provision of Water Services were increased by 2.5% effective January 1, 2020 as approved by Council on November 26, 2019.
    iv.     the 2020-2023 Operating Budget for Wastewater & Treatment Services BE ADOPTED as amended ($447,650,000);
    v.      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary arrangements with respect to the rates and charges increases of 3.5%;
    vi.     the 2020-2023 Capital Budget for Wastewater & Treatment Services BE ADOPTED as submitted (page 45 - $364,721,000);
    vii.    the 2024-2029 Capital Forecast for Wastewater & Treatment Services be BE ADOPTED in principle (page 49 - $571,640,000);


    it being noted that all rates and charges related to the provision of Wastewater & Treatment Services were increased by 2.5% effective January 1, 2020 as approved by Council on November 26, 2019.



  • Moved by:J. Helmer
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee recess at this time. 


    Motion Passed

    That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee recesses at 11:45 AM and reconvenes at 12:32 PM. 


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

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2020-2023 Operating Budgets and 2020-2023 Capital Budgets and associated forecasts for Water and Wastewater & Treatment Services:


    iv.     the 2020-2023 Operating Budget for Wastewater & Treatment Services BE ADOPTED as amended ($447,650,000);
    v.     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take all necessary arrangements with respect to the rates and charges increases of 3.5%;


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

    Motion Passed (12 to 3)
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:M. van Holst

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2020-2023 Operating Budgets and 2020-2023 Capital Budgets and associated forecasts for Water and Wastewater & Treatment Services:

    i.     the 2020-2023 Operating Budget for Water Services BE ADOPTED as submitted (page 34 - $356,452,000);
    ii.    the 2020-2023 Capital Budget for Water Services BE ADOPTED as submitted (page 38 - $200,773,000);
    iii.     the 2024-2029 Capital Forecast for Water Services be BE ADOPTED in principle (page 38 - $278,507,000);
    it being noted that all rates and charges related to the provision of Water Services were increased by 2.5% effective January 1, 2020 as approved by Council on November 26, 2019.

    vi.     the 2020-2023 Capital Budget for Wastewater & Treatment Services BE ADOPTED as submitted (page 45 - $364,721,000);
    vii.    the 2024-2029 Capital Forecast for Wastewater & Treatment Services be BE ADOPTED in principle (page 49 - $571,640,000);


    it being noted that all rates and charges related to the provision of Wastewater & Treatment Services were increased by 2.5% effective January 1, 2020 as approved by Council on November 26, 2019.


    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
    Nays: (1)S. Turner

    Motion Passed (14 to 1)
  • Moved by:M. van Holst
    Seconded by:S. Lewis

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2020-2023 Water and Wastewater and Treatment Services Budgets:

    g)      the following 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget overviews BE RECEIVED for information:

          i. Reserves/Reserve Funds Overview (Page 57)

         ii. Debt Overview (Page 63) and,

    h)     the reconciliations of the tabled budgets to the Public Sector Accounting Board financial statement budget BE RECEIVED for information (Water - Page 84 and Wastewater & Treatment - Page 88)


    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)

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee recessed at 10:06 PM; it being noted that he meeting will resume at 9:30 AM, Friday, February 14, 2020.