Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

13th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Monday, April 17, 2023 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.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 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 

ABSENT:

• Mayor J. Morgan (Chair) 

ALSO PRESENT:

• A. Barbon, T. Fowler, S. Mathers, K. Scherr, C. Smith, N. Steinberg, J. Taylor, B. Westlake-Power, R. Wilcox

  Remote Attendance: M. Butlin, C. Cooper, M. Schulthess

  The meeting is called to order at 4:00 PM; it being noted that Councillors P. Van Meerbergen, E. Peloza 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

None.

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Council's 2023-2027 Strategic Plan

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

  That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan:
  
  a)    the report, entitled “Council’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan” BE RECEIVED for information; and,
  
  b)    the attached, revised, 2023-2027 Strategic Plan BE APPROVED;
  
  it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a staff presentation with respect to this matter. 

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	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
  Absent: (1)	J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

  Additional votes:

  
  
• Moved by: H. McAlister
  Seconded by: S. Franke

  That Wellbeing and Safety section 1.3, Londoners have safe access to public spaces, services, and supports that increase wellbeing and quality of life, part f) BE AMENDED from "f) Improve communication and collaboration with community resource centres and neighbourhood organizations." to "f) Improve communication and collaboration with neighbourhood resource centres and community organizations."

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	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
  Absent: (1)	J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That Mobility and Transportation outcome 1, expected result 1.4 (Improved ridership and rider satisfaction) BE AMENDED from, "c)   Support initiatives identified through Voice of the Customer surveys to improve rider satisfaction.” to "c)  Support transit rider survey initiatives to improve rider satisfaction”

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	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
  Absent: (1)	J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Adjournment

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

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 4:18 PM.