I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

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

a)            Councillor M. Salih disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of this Report, having to do with London being a Sanctuary City, by indicating that he is a member of the Muslim community.

b)            Mayor M. Brown disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report, having to do with an investigation into the London Police Service budget process.

c)            Councillor J. Morgan disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report, having to do with an investigation into the London Police Service budget process, by indicating he is likely to be a party to the investigation.

d)            Councillor P. Squire discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 3 of this Report, having to do with an appointment to the London Police Services Board, by indicating that S. Marentette was his election campaign manager.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

2.

PUBLIC SUBMISSION - Request for Delegation Status - Richard Robson, Executive Director, London Police Association

That the following actions be taken with respect to the delegation by Richard Robson, Executive Director, London Police Association, requesting that the Municipal Council ask the Ontario Civilian Police Commission to conduct an investigation into the cause of why the details of the potential budget compromise did not reach the Municipal Council:

a)            the delegation from R. Robson, enquiring why some Council Members did not respond to the earlier letter from the London Police Association on this matter, and if some Council Members did not support the request, why they didn’t support it,  BE RECEIVED; and

b)            the Ontario Civilian Police Commission BE REQUESTED to proceed with the investigation as outlined in the January 5, 2017 letter from David Gilmore, President, London Police Association.

Motion to Approve part a).

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (11)

RECUSED: M. Brown, J. Morgan (2)

Motion to Approve part b)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, M. Salih, P. Squire, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, T. Park (6)

NAYS: M. van Holst, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Hubert, H.L. Usher (5)

RECUSED: M. Brown, J. Morgan (2)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park  (11)

NAYS: M. van Holst (1)

RECUSED: M. Brown (1)

3.

London Police Services Board

That the resignation of Paul Paolatto from the London Police Services Board, effective March 31, 2017, BE ACCEPTED, and the following individuals BE INVITED for an interview at a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee:

a)            Susan Toth

b)            Kate Wiggins

c)            Bill Tucker

d)            Stephanie Marentette

Motion to Approve that Susan Toth be interviewed by the Corporate Services Committee with respect to the vacancy on the London Police Services Board.

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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

Motion to Approve that Kate Wiggins be interviewed by the Corporate Services Committee with respect to the vacancy on the London Police Services Board.

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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

Motion to Approve that Stephanie Marentette be interviewed by the Corporate Services Committee with respect to the vacancy on the London Police Services Board.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (10)

NAYS: M. Cassidy, T. Park (2)

RECUSED: P. Squire (1)

Motion to Approve that Bill Tucker be interviewed by the Corporate Services Committee with respect to the vacancy on the London Police Services Board.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (11)

NAYS: P. Hubert, T. Park (2)

Motion to Approve acceptance of the resignation of Paul Paolatto from the London Police Services Board, effective March 31, 2017.

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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

4.

Eldon House

That the resignation of Mike Donachie from Eldon House BE ACCEPTED, and Marvin Recker BE APPOINTED to the Eldon House Board for a term ending November 30, 2018.

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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

Motion to Approve the appointment of Marvin Recker to the Eldon House Board, for a term ending November 30, 2018.

Motion Passed

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

5.

1st Report of the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee, from its meeting held on December 19, 2016:

a)         clauses 8b) and 8c) BE NOTED AND FILED;

b)         clauses 8d) and 8e) BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for the purpose of reviewing and determining what changes, if any, would be in order at a future date; it being understood that the current process will continue to move forward utilizing the existing terms of reference and evaluation form; and

c)         clauses 1 to 7 and clause 8a) BE RECEIVED.

Motion to Approve parts a) and c).

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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

Motion to Approve part b)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, H.L. Usher (7)

NAYS: J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, V. Ridley, T. Park (6)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

6.

ADDED - COUNCIL MEMBER SUBMISSION - Request for London Police Services/City of London Liaison Committee

That the communication dated January 30, 2017, from Mayor M. Brown and Councillor S. Turner, BE NOTED AND FILED.

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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

7.

ADDED - COUNCIL MEMBER SUBMISSION - Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group

That the resignation of Councillor J. Morgan from the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached communication dated January 27, 2017, from Councillor J. Morgan, with respect to this matter.

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, H.L. Usher, T. Park (13)

8.

ADDED - COUNCIL MEMBER SUBMISSION – Sanctuary City

That the following actions be taken in response to the President of the United States of America’s executive order to ban individuals and families from Syria, Iran, Sudan, Iraq, Yemen, Libya and Somalia from entering the United States of America:

a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC) and the community stakeholders who are working on the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, and report back at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee with the appropriate arrangements for the City of London to become a Sanctuary City where residents can expect access to service without fear; and

b)         the Mayor BE REQUESTED and the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to communicate to the Federal Government, including the Ministry of Immigration and Citizenship, that the City of London continues to be committed to receiving refugees from Syria, Iran, Sudan, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, and Somalia who have been banned from entry to the United States of America as per the President's recent Executive Order;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached letter dated January 30, 2017, from Councillor T. Park, 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, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, T. Park (12)

RECUSED: M. Salih (1)

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

(See Confidential Appendix to the 4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee enclosed for Members only.)

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convened in camera from 6:48 PM to 9:24 PM after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matters:

C-1

A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to one of the Corporation’s associations or unions and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality and advice which is subject to solicitor client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

C-2

A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee, 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.

VII.

ADJOURNMENT