Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

11th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Wednesday, March 08, 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, 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 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:

• A. Barbon, S. Corman, K. Dickins, P. Ladouceur, S. Mathers, R. Morris, K. Scherr, C. Smith, N. Steinberg, J. Taylor, B. Westlake-Power, R. Wilcox

  Remote attendance: B. Card. 

  The meeting is called to order at 4:04 PM, it being noted that Councillors S. Franke, S. Hillier and P. Van Meerbergen were in remote attendance; it being further noted that Councillors S. Lewis and E. Peloza were in remote attendance after 7:39 PM and 9:41 PM respectively.

   

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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

3.1

Not to be heard before 4:05 PM - Public Participation Meeting - Council's Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan

• That it BE NOTED that at the public participation meeting, the following individuals made submissions and oral presentations to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, with respect to Council's Draft 2023 - 2027 Strategic Plan:

  • a communication dated February 20, 2023 from V. Lubrano lll;
  • a communication dated February 21, 2023 from M. Prado;
  • a communication dated February 27, 2023 from A. McClenaghan, Owner, London Bicycle Cafe;
  • a communication dated February 27, 2023 from S. Climans, Neurologist;
  • a communication dated February 28, 2023 from M. Quinton;
  • a communication dated March 1, 2023 from C. McInnis;
  • a communication dated March 3, 2023 from B. Durham;
  • a communication dated March 3, 2023 from R. Richards;
  • a communication dated March 5, 2023 from C. Butler;
  • a communication from B. Ellis, Executive Director, Urban Roots London;
  • a communication dated March 6, from B. Samuels;
  • a communication from T. Smale, Executive Director, London Heritage Council;
  • a communication dated March 7, 2023 from L. Durham;
  • a communication dated March 6, 2023 from R. Buchal, Member, Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee;

  it being noted at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions:

  • A. Loewen;
  • M. McCann;
  • T. Smale, Executive Director, London Heritage Council;
  • N. Danczak;
  • J. Look, VP External Affairs Western University Student Council;
  • M. Cassidy, Interim CEO, Pillar Nonprofit Network;
  • P. Moore;
  • E. Yi, Executive Director, London Arts Council;
  • R. Singh, Western University Student Council;
  • T. Rutan
  • L. Patricio Project Co-Lead, Pillar Nonprofit Network;
  • M. Viczko et al., Orchard Park Bike Bus;
  • J. Ryan, Indwell Housing;
  • L. Durham;
  • J. Idsinga;
  • V. Lubrano lll;
  • A. Lei, Western University Student
  • Resident
  • C. Butler;
  • N. Judges;
  • J. Wilcox;
  • J. Spence;
  • Resident
  • B. Whitaker;
  • C. O'Neill;
  • B. Ellis, Executive Director, Urban Roots London;
  • Resident;
  • T. Smuck, Executive Director, Changing Ways;
  • M. Baobaid, Muslim Resource Centre;
  • B. Williamson;
  • S. Climans, Neurologist;
  • C. Niche et al., Girl Guides;
  • T. Collins;
  •  L. Grushka;
  • M. van Holst;
  • J. Martino, Executive Director, Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre; and
  • M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute (LDI).
  
  
  
  
  

• ADDITIONAL VOTES:

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

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  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: P. Cuddy
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: P. Cuddy

  That the Committee recess at this time.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The Committee recesses at 6:34 PM and reconvenes at 7:08 PM.

  
  

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

(ADDED) Developing Council's 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Community Engagement Update

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

  That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report dated March 8, 2023 entitled “Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Community Engagement Update” BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 0)

4.2

(ADDED) Council's Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan

• Moved by: A. Hopkins
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  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 March 8, 2023 entitled “Council’s Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan” BE RECEIVED for information; and

  b)   that consideration of the remaining portions of the Draft Strategic Plan, BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.

  
  

  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:

  At 7:47 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan, places Councillor E. Peloza in the Chair. 

  At 7:49 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan resumes the Chair. 

  Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: J. Morgan

  That, the Vision Statement BE AMENDED in the Draft Strategic Plan to read:

  "London is a sustainable city within a thriving region, committed to a vibrant culture, innovation and providing a safe, affordable, welcoming, and healthy future for today and for the next generation." 

  
  

  Yeas: (10)	J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Hillier, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Nays: (3)	S. Lewis, E. Peloza, and P. Cuddy
  Absent: (2)	P. Van Meerbergen, and S. Trosow

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (10 to 3)
• Moved by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: P. Cuddy

  That the strategic area of focus “Reconciliation, Equity and Inclusion” be removed from the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, with the proposed Outcomes to be reassigned within the remaining strategic areas of focus. 

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Failed (4 to 9)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

  That, the Strategic Area of Focus: Housing and Homelessness, Outcome 2, Expected Result 2.4 BE REMOVED and Draft Strategy BE AMENDED to add a new part d) "Implement a program of proactive rental property compliance blitzes to protect the health and safety of tenants" under Outcome 1, Expected Result 1.1.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (8 to 4)
• Moved by: A. Hopkins
  Seconded by: C. Rahman

  That, the Strategic Area of Focus: Wellbeing and Safety, Outcome 1, Expected Result 1.2, BE AMENDED to add a new part e) "Collaborate with volunteer-involved organizations to build on London’s history of individual and corporate volunteerism".

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (7 to 6)
• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That the Committee recess at this time.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The Committee recesses at 9:13 PM and resumes at 9:35 PM.

  
  

• At 9:45 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan, places Councillor A. Hopkins in the Chair. 

  At 9:48 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan resumes the Chair. 

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

  That, the Strategic Area of Focus: Economic Growth, Culture, and Prosperity, Outcome 1, Expected Result 1.1, BE AMENDED in part a) "Strengthen existing and introduce new partnerships and programs that support small and growing businesses, cultural and non-profit organizations, and entrepreneurs".

  
  

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (8 to 5)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Adjournment

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

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 10:38 PM.