Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Report

4th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

2021 Virtual Meeting - during the COVID-19 Emergency

City Hall is temporarily closed to the public for in-person attendance at Standing Committees and Council meetings.

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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,
• and S. Hillier

ABSENT:

• A. Kayabaga

ALSO PRESENT:

• ALSO PRESENT: J. Taylor, C. Saunders
  
  Remote Attendance: L. Livingstone, R. Armistead, A. Barbon, B. Card, S. Corman, K. Dickins, T. Fowler, G. Kotsifas, P. McKague, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, S. Stafford, B. Westlake-Power, R. Wilcox
  
  The meeting is called to order at 4:03 PM; it being noted that the following Members were in remote attendance: Councillors M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza and S. Hillier.

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor S. Lehman disclosed a pecuniary interest in item 4.2, having to do with appointments to the Downtown London Business Association, by indicating that he is a member of the Association. 

2.

Consent

2.1

London Community Grants Program Policy Update

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Community Grants Policy:

  a)      the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on February 2, 2021, to repeal and replace By-law No. CPOL.-390-124, entitled London Community Grants Policy; 

  b)      that the staff report BE RECEIVED for information; and,

  c)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring back recommendations for the potential introduction of an anonymized application process for the London Community Grants Program that could be implemented for 2022 funding allocations and be used going forward.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

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

  Motion to approve parts a) and b):

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Community Grants Policy:

  a)      the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated January 26, 2021 as Appendix "A" BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on February 2, 2021, to repeal and replace By-law No. CPOL.-390-124, entitled London Community Grants Policy; 

  b)      that the staff report BE RECEIVED for information; and,

   

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, 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
  Absent: (1)	A. Kayabaga

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  Motion to approve part c):

  c)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring back recommendations for the potential introduction of an anonymized application process for the London Community Grants Program that could be implemented for 2022 funding allocations and be used going forward.

  
  

  Yeas: (12)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, 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
  Absent: (1)	A. Kayabaga

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (12 to 2)

2.2

Truth and Reconciliation Commission Recommendations Update on City of London Efforts

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. Cassidy

  That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated January 26, 2021 entitled “Truth and Reconciliation Commissions – Update on City of London Efforts”, BE RECEIVED for information.

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, 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
  Absent: (1)	A. Kayabaga

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Comparison of Proposed London Hydro Restructuring Options

• Moved by: J. Helmer
  Seconded by: J. Morgan

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the comparison of proposed London Hydro Inc. restructuring options:

  a)      the report dated January 26, 2021 entitled "Comparison of Proposed London Hydro Restructuring Options", BE RECEIVED;

  b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with the necessary by-laws and documentation to implement the proposed "Newco Option" with respect to London Hydro Inc. restructuring;

  c)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to advise the Board of London Hydro Inc. that the Municipal Council will not be proceeding with the proposed "Holdco Option"; and,

  d)      the Board and staff of London Hydro Inc. and the Civic Administration of the City of London, BE THANKED for the work undertaken with respect to London Hydro Inc. restructuring;

  it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated January 24, 2021 from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to this matter.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: J. Helmer
  Seconded by: J. Morgan

  Motion to approve parts a), b) and d):

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the comparison of proposed London Hydro Inc. restructuring options:

  a)      the report dated January 26, 2021 entitled "Comparison of Proposed London Hydro Restructuring Options", BE RECEIVED;

  b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with the necessary by-laws and documentation to implement the proposed "Newco Option" with respect to London Hydro Inc. restructuring;

  d)      the Board and staff of London Hydro Inc. and the Civic Administration of the City of London, BE THANKED for the work undertaken with respect to London Hydro Inc. restructuring;

  it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated January 24, 2021 from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to this matter.

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, 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
  Absent: (1)	A. Kayabaga

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)
• Moved by: J. Helmer
  Seconded by: J. Morgan

  Motion to approve part c):

  c)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to advise the Board of London Hydro Inc. that the Municipal Council will not be proceeding with the proposed "Holdco Option"; and,

  
  

  Yeas: (13)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, Mayor E. Holder, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
  Nays: (1)	M. van Holst
  Absent: (1)	A. Kayabaga

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 1)

4.2

Confirmation of Appointments to Downtown London

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

  That the following BE APPOINTED to the London Downtown Business Association for the term ending November 15, 2022:
  
  Jerry Pribil - Marienbad Restaurant
  Scott Collyer - Empyrean Communication Resources.

  
  

  Yeas: (13)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, Mayor E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, and S. Turner
  Recuse: (1)	S. Lehman
  Absent: (1)	A. Kayabaga

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (13 to 0)

4.3

1st Report of the Governance Working Group

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

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Meeting of the Governance Working Group meeting held on January 11, 2021:
  
  a)       the following actions be taken with respect to the Advisory Committee Review:
  
       i)  the report dated January 11, 2021 entitled "Advisory Committee Review - Interim Report IV", BE RECEIVED;
  
       ii) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with drafting revised Terms of References for Advisory Committees based on the proposed changes set out in staff report dated November 10, 2020 entitled "Advisory Committee Review - Interim Report III", incorporating additional direction from the Municipal Council and the Governance Working Group; and,
  
       iii) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to circulate the draft revised Terms of References noted in b) above, to the Advisory Committees for input and to report back to the Governance Working Group with the draft revised Terms of Reverence and comments received from the Advisory Committees;
  
  b)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a draft revised Code of Conduct for Advisory Committees that would be similar in nature to the Code of Conduct for Council Members, including processes for both adjudication and enforcement of the revised Code of Conduct, and report back to the Governance Working Group with the draft revised Code of Conduct;
  
  c)      clause 1.1 BE RECEIVED for information;
  
  d)      the Additional Feedback from Current Advisory Committee Members BE RECEIVED; and
  
  e)      the communications dated March 15, 2019 and January 4, 2021 from the Transportation Advisory Committee BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, 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
  Absent: (1)	A. Kayabaga

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Adjournment

• Moved by: P. Squire
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 6:25 PM.