Council

Minutes

3rd Special Meeting of Council

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 3:00 P.m. - 4:00 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:

• Mayor J. Morgan, 
• H. McAlister, 
• S. Lewis, 
• P. Cuddy, 
• S. Stevenson, 
• J. Pribil, 
• S. Trosow, 
• C. Rahman, 
• S. Lehman, 
• A. Hopkins, 
• P. Van Meerbergen, 
• E. Peloza, 
• D. Ferreira, 
• and S. Hillier 

Absent:

• S. Franke 

Also Present:

• S. Corman, A. Job, M. Schulthess, E. Skalski 

  Remote Attendance:  M. Barnes, E. Hunt

  The meeting is called to order at 3:04 PM; it being noted that Councillors P. Van Meerbergen, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier were in remote attendance.

   

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED no pecuniary Interest were disclosed 

2.

Recognitions

None.

3.

Review of Confidential Matters to be Considered in Public

None.

4.

Council, In Closed Session

• Motion made by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: A. Hopkins

  That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following:

  4.1    Personal Matter/Identifiable Individual        
  A personal matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to the 1st Confidential Report of the City Manager Recruitment Selection Committee. (6.1/4/SPPC)

  4.2    Personal Matters/Identifiable Individuals        
  A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees. (6.2/4/SPPC)

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	S. Franke

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

  That Council convenes In Closed Session, from 3:07 PM to 3:47 PM.

  
  

5.

Confirmation and Signing of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)

None.

6.

Communications and Petitions

None.

7.

Motions of Which Notice is Given

None.

8.

Reports

• Motion made by: S. Lewis

  That the 4th Special Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED.

  
  
  
  
  

8.1

4th Special Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

• Motion made by: S. Lewis

  That the 4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	S. Franke

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

• Motion made by: S. Lewis

  That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.

(2.1) 1st Report of the City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee

• Motion made by: S. Lewis

  That the 1st Report of the City Manager Recruitment and Selection Committee from its meeting held on November 20, 22, 23, 30, 2023 and December 5 and 8, 2023 BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

9.

Added Reports

None.

10.

Deferred Matters

None.

11.

Enquiries

None.

12.

Emergent Motions

None.

13.

By-laws

• Motion made by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: P. Cuddy

  That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 45, BE APPROVED. 

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	S. Franke

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)
• Motion made by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That Second Reading of Bill No. 45, BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	S. Franke

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)
• Motion made by: A. Hopkins
  Seconded by: S. Lehman

  That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 45, BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (14)	Mayor J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Lehman, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	S. Franke

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (14 to 0)

  The following Bill is enacted as a By-law of The Corporation of the City of London:

  Bill	By-law
  Bill No. 45	By-law No. A.-8462-32 - A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council Meeting held on the 31st day of January, 2024. (City Clerk)

   

  
  

14.

Adjournment

• Motion made by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: P. Cuddy

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 3:53 PM.