Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

15th Special Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Monday, November 07, 2022 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, Metis and Inuit people 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:

• Mayor E. Holder (Chair), 
• Councillors M. van Holst, 
• S. Lewis, 
• M. Salih, 
• J. Helmer, 
• M. Hamou, 
• J. Morgan, 
• S. Lehman, 
• A. Hopkins, 
• P. Van Meerbergen, 
• E. Peloza, 
• J. Fyfe-Millar, 
• and S. Hillier

ABSENT:

• M. Cassidy
• and S. Turner

ALSO PRESENT:

• J. Taylor, B. Westlake-Power

  Remote Attendance:  L. Livingstone, A. Barbon, B. Card, S. Corman, J. Davison, K. Dickins, S. Mathers, M. Schulthess, K. Scherr, C. Smith

  The meeting is called to order at 4:03 PM, by Deputy Mayor J. Morgan; it being noted that the following members were in remote attendance, Councillors M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Van Meerbergen, E. Peloza, J. Fyfe-Millar and S. Hillier. 

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: J. Helmer
  Seconded by: P. Van Meerbergen

  That consent items 2.1 and 2.2 BE APPROVED. 

  
  

  Yeas: (11)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, J. Fyfe-Millar, and M. Hamou
  Absent: (4)	M. Cassidy, S. Turner, E. Peloza, and Mayor E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (11 to 0)

2.1

Inaugural Council Meeting

• Moved by: J. Helmer
  Seconded by: P. Van Meerbergen

  That, pursuant to section 2.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, authorization BE GIVEN for the November 15, 2022 Inaugural Municipal Council Meeting for the 2022-2026 term to be held at RBC Place London, in order to provide sufficient capacity to permit members of the public to attend the meeting.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

6th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

• Moved by: J. Helmer
  Seconded by: P. Van Meerbergen

  That the 6th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 6, 2022 BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

7th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

• Moved by: M. Hamou
  Seconded by: J. Fyfe-Millar

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on October 17, 2022:
  
  a)  the following actions be taken with respect to the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award (DRRIA): 
  
  i)    the Jess Jones Recreation Therapy Inc. BE AWARDED the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Small
  Business/Small Labour (49 or fewer employees/members);
  
  ii)    the Amazon Delivery Station BE AWARDED the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Large Business/Large Labour (50 or more employees/members);
  
  iii)    the ATN Access Inc. BE AWARDED the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social/Community Services
  (including Not-for-Profits) (49 or fewer employees/members);
  
  iv)    the London Airshow BE AWARDED the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social/Community Services/Not for Profit (50+ members) category; and,
  
  v)    the Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee report with respect to the 2022 DRRIA Recommendations BE RECEIVED; and,
  
  b)  clauses 1.1, 2.1 and 2.2 BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, J. Fyfe-Millar, and M. Hamou
  Absent: (3)	M. Cassidy, S. Turner, and Mayor E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Confidential (Enclosed for Members only.)

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

  That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convenes in Closed Session to consider the following:
  
  6.1  Personal Matter/ Identifiable Individual
  
  A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals with respect to the 2023 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, J. Fyfe-Millar, and M. Hamou
  Absent: (3)	M. Cassidy, S. Turner, and Mayor E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)

  The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convenes in Closed Session from 4:14 PM to 4:16 PM.  

  
  

7.

Adjournment

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

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 4:18 PM.