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11TH REPORT OF THE

 

Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

 

meeting held on May 15, 2017, commencing at 2:30 PM, in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, London City Hall. 

 

PRESENT:  Mayor M. Brown and Councillors M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park and J. Zaifman and L. Rowe (Secretary). 

 

ALSO PRESENT:  M. Hayward, B. Card, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, K. Edwards, M. Feldberg, J.M. Fleming, K. Graham, B. Hollingworth (Consultant), G. Kotsifas, A. Langmuir, L. Livingstone, N. MacDonald, D. MacRae, M. Marcellin, V. McAlea Major, J.P. McGonigle, D. O’Brien, K. Paleczny, J. Ramsay, C. Saunders, K. Scherr, S. Spring, A. Thompson and P. Yeoman.

 

 

I.

CALL TO ORDER

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed:

 

a)            Councillor J. Morgan disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to clause 10 of this Report having to do with the rapid transit corridors, specifically as it relates to any decision-making regarding the northern route (both drafted and contemplated) of the proposed Bus Rapid Transit plan, by indicating that he is an employee at Western University and has recently become a member of the Negotiating Committee for his bargaining association (Professional Managerial Association).

 

b)            Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to clause 10 of this Report having to do with the rapid transit corridors, specifically as it relates to any decision-making related to the Wellington Street and Wellington Road South portion of the proposed “7” corridor by indicating that she owns property within 150 metres of the Wellington Street portion of the proposed north-south corridor and the “Shift London’s Rapid Transit Initiative Business Case”, dated January 2017, suggests that properties within 500 metres of a rapid transit route may see financial benefits from being located in close vicinity of the route.

 

c)            Councillor S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to clause 10 of this Report having to do with the rapid transit corridors, specifically as it relates to any decision-making related to the southern route of the proposed Bus Rapid Transit plan, by indicating that he owns property in the area.

 

d)            Councillor V. Ridley disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to clause 10 of this Report having to do with the rapid transit corridors, specifically as it relates to any decision-making related to the southern route of the proposed Bus Rapid Transit plan, by indicating that her parents own property on that corridor.

 

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

 

2.

1st Report of the Governance Working Group

 

That the 1st Report of the Governance Working Group, from its meeting held on April 6, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, T. Park (9)

 

3.

STAFF REPORT - Council Policy Manual Review of Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8

 

That the staff report dated May 15, 2017, with respect to the review of the Council Policy Manual (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8) BE REFERRED to an  upcoming meeting of the Governance Working Group for review and recommendation to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (14)

 

4.

STAFF REPORT -  Update on Municipal Implications of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report:

 

a)            on the recommendation of the Director, Community & Economic Innovation, the staff report dated May 15, 2017, with respect to the municipal implications of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report, BE RECEIVED for information; and

 

b)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to explore items 40, 43, 47, 55, 75, 87 and 88 to see if further calls to action could be undertaken.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

 

5.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING - Growth Management Implementation Strategy (GMIS): 2018 Annual Review & Update

 

That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the implementation of the Official Plan growth management policies applicable to the financing of growth-related infrastructure works:

 

a)            the 2018 Growth Management Implementation Strategy Update BE APPROVED as included in Appendix ‘B’ to the staff report dated May 15, 2017; it being noted that:

 

i)          Fox Hollow SWM 1 North Cell will be rescheduled from 2022 to 2019;

ii)         North Lambeth SWM 10 will be rescheduled from 2018 to 2021;

iii)         Wickerson Watermain will be rescheduled from 2024 to 2018;

iv)        Kilally Watermain A30 will be rescheduled from 2030 to 2025;

v)         Dingman Watermain A20 will be rescheduled from 2028 to 2026;

vi)        project design work for Dingman Watermain A21 will commence in 2017;

 

b)         the project timing adjustments and changes to budget estimates arising from the 2018 Growth Management Implementation Strategy BE REFLECTED in the 2018 Annual Update of the Multi-Year Budget;

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work together with the industry to undertake a pilot project to expedite the availability of ready to build lots; and

 

d)         the communication dated May 10, 2017, from P. Masschelein, Vice President, Neighbourhood Developments, Sifton Properties Limited, BE RECEIVED;

 

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard the attached presentation from the Manager III, Development Finance, with respect to this matter;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission.

 

Voting Record:

 

            Motion to Approve clause 5.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (14)

 

Motion to Open the public participation meeting.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (14)

 

Motion to Close the public participation meeting.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (14)

 

6.

PUBLIC SUBMISSION - London and Middlesex Housing Corporation (LMHC) - State of Infrastructure

 

That the presentation appended to the Added Agenda, made by M. Buzzelli, Board Chair and J. Browne, Chief Executive Officer, London Middlesex Housing Corporation, regarding the state of the public housing assets, and the associated communication entitled "Update on the State of Public Housing Assets" BE RECEIVED for information.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (14)

 

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

 

7.

REVISED - PUBLIC SUBMISSION - Request for a Shareholder's Meeting for the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation:

a)         the 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 12, 2017, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and

b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2016 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 24, 2017, from J. Browne, Chief Executive Officer, London & Middlesex Housing Corporation, with respect to this matter.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

8.

PUBLIC SUBMISSION - Request for a Shareholder's Meeting for the Housing Development Corporation, London

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London:

a)         the 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 12, 2017, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the Housing Development Corporation, London in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and

b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2016 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the Housing Development Corporation, London and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the Housing Development Corporation, London to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication from S. Giustizia, Chief Executive Officer, Housing Development Corporation, London with respect to this matter.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

9.

PUBLIC SUBMISSION - Request for a Shareholder's Meeting for London Hydro Inc.

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro Inc.:

a)         the 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro Inc. BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on May 29, 2017, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of London Hydro Inc. in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and

b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2016 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for London Hydro Inc. and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of London Hydro Inc. to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 31, 2017, from M. Mathur, Chair, Board of Directors, with respect to this matter.

 


 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

 

10.

STAFF REPORT - Rapid Transit Corridors

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the rapid transit initiative:

 

a)         the King Street/Queens Avenue couplet system BE APPROVED as the preferred downtown east-west corridors;

 

b)         the Richmond Street corridor BE APPROVED as the preferred northern corridor through the downtown;

 

c)         an at-grade level crossing at the CP Railway with dedicated bus lanes BE APPROVED as the preferred cross section on the Richmond Street corridor at this time;

 

d)         alternative methods to separate both automobile and transit vehicles from the railway in the downtown (for example, a tunnel or grade separation, etc.) BE EVALUATED for long term implementation; it being noted that this evaluation would be subject to a separate assessment and future business case for implementation;

 

e)         staff BE AUTHORIZED to contact the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to request they facilitate discussion between CP and CN Rail in order to negotiate an agreement for CP operations to relocate and merge onto the CN operational tracks within the City of London limits;

 

f)         the Bus Rapid Transit Network, with the above-noted modifications BE APPROVED as the preferred alternative for the completion of the Rapid Transit Master Plan, as the basis for the updated Business Case and the undertaking of a Transit Project Assessment Process (as per Regulation 231/08);

 

g)         subject to the approval of c), the implementation of the Adelaide Street / CP railway grade separation BE CONSIDERED a necessary element of the rapid transit system and a request for funding under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund Phase II program BE ADVANCED;

 

h)         options to support Back to the River and service to Via and the Airport BE EXPLORED further during the Transit Project Assessment Process;

 

i)              the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with a communications plan for bus rapid transit; and

 

j)          the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the staff report dated May 15, 2017 and the added communications from Councillor J. Zaifman, B. Meehan, Executive Director, Museum London, C. Richards, D. Sylvester, Principal, King’s University College and B. Brock BE RECEIVED.

 

Voting Record:

 

Motion to Approve part a).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: P. Squire, S. Turner (2)

 


 

Motion Approve part b).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (10)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire (4)

 

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

 

Motion to Approve part c).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (9)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, P. Squire, S. Turner (5)

 

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

 

Motion to Approve part d).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: M. Salih (1)

 

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

 

Motion Approve part e) to read as follows:

 

e)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake consultations with appropriate parties to investigate the potential relocation of CP railway operations within the City of London;

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)

 

Motion to Approve part g).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

 

Motion to Approve part h).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, P. Squire, J. Morgan (3)

 

Motion to Approve part i).

 


 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (14)

 

NAYS: P. Squire (1)

 

Motion to Approve part j).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (15)

 

Motion to Approve the portion of part f) that relates to the West Corridor:  west of the Thames River to Wonderland Commercial Area.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (13)

 

NAYS: P. Squire, J. Morgan (2)

 

Motion to Approve the portion of part f) that relates to the East Corridor: east of Wellington Street to Fanshawe College.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (12)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, P. Squire, J. Morgan (3)

 

Motion to Approve the portion of part f) that relates to the Richmond Corridor:  north of Queens Avenue. 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman (11)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, M. Salih, P. Squire (3)

 

RECUSED: J. Morgan (1)

 

Motion to Approve the portion of part f) that relates to the South Corridor:  Wellington Road south of King Street regardless of King Street or couplet.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (9)

 

NAYS: M. van Holst, P. Squire, J. Morgan (3)

 

RECUSED: V. Ridley, S. Turner, T. Park (3)

 

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

 

11.

Potential Additional Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee Meeting

 

That it BE NOTED that the Chair indicated that he would work in conjunction with the Committee Secretary to make arrangements with the Council Members for an additional Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting in the event it is necessary to address agenda requirements.

 

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

 

(See Confidential Appendix to the 11th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee enclosed for Members only.)

 

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convened in camera from 2:40  PM to 4:28 PM after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matters:

 

C-1

2:30 PM - REVISED - A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to employment related matters, advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.

 

C-2

A matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual with respect to employment-related matters and advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation including communications necessary for that purpose.

 

VII.

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:32 PM.

 

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