January 9, 2013, at 4:10 PM
Present:
J.F. Fontana, B. Polhill, W.J. Armstrong, J.B. Swan, S. Orser, J.L. Baechler, N. Branscombe, M. Brown, P. Hubert, D.G. Henderson, P. Van Meerbergen, H.L. Usher, J.P. Bryant, S. White, L. Rowe (Secretary)
Absent:
D. Brown
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, A.L. Barbon, J. Braam, I. Collins, B. Coxhead, L. Ducharme, A. Dunbar, J.M. Fleming, B. George, M. Hayward, G.T. Hopcroft, J. Kobarda, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, S. Matthew, V. McAlea Major, M. Mitchell, K. Paleczny, L. Palarchio, C. Saunders, J. Senese, R. Sharpe, E. Soldo, B. Westlake-Power, R. Wilcox
1. That it BE NOTED that the following
pecuniary interests were disclosed: a) Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in those budget matters pertaining to Ontario Works as he is the Executive Director of a social service agency with a purchase of service agreement with Ontario Works. b) Councillor J.B. Swan disclosed a pecuniary interest in those budget matters pertaining to Orchestra London as Orchestra London is his employer and receives funding from the City of London. c) Councillor S.E. White disclosed a pecuniary interest in those budget matters pertaining to the London Mental Health Crisis Centre/CMHA as her employer has a business relationship with these organizations. d) Councillor W.J. Armstrong disclosed a pecuniary interest in those budget matters pertaining to fees for rental properties as he owns a number of rental properties.
2. General Overview
Recommendation: That the attached presentation by the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer and the Director, Financial Planning and Policy, BE RECEIVED.
3. Budget Targets
Recommendation: That the attached presentations as contained in the attachment noted in clause 2, above, from M. Mitchell, London Public Library; S. Matthew, London-Middlesex Housing Corporation; L. Ducharme, London Transit Commission, and the attached presentation from B. Duncan, London Police Service BE RECEIVED for information.
4. London Public
Library 2013 Operating Budget - Impact of 0% Budget
Recommendation: That the communication dated November 19, 2012 from J. Morgan, Chair, London Public Library Board and S. Hubbard Krimmer, CEO and Chief Librarian, London Public Library regarding the 2013 Operating Budget BE RECEIVED.
5. Joint Venture - Fit
Program
Recommendation: That the communication dated January 7, 2013 from P. Johnson, Chair, London Hydro Inc., BE REFERRED to a special meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee prior to the January 15, 2013 Council meeting.
(See Confidential Appendix to the 2nd Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee enclosed for Members only.)
The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convened in camera from 7:58 PM to 9:30 PM after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matters:
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 PM.