December 18, 2014, at 2:05 PM
Present:
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, C. Saunders (Acting Secretary)
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, R. Armistead, J.P. Barber, J. Braam, S. Corman, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, K. Graham, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, G.T. Hopcroft, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, V. McAlea Major, J.P. McGonagall, D. O’Brien, M. Ribera, K. Pawelec, R. Paynter, C. Smith, J. Smout, S. Stafford, J. Stanford, K. Stewart, S. Swance, B. Westlake-Power, J. Yanchula
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
Recommendation: That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. Not to be heard
before 2:00 PM - Strategic Plan
Recommendation: That the following actions be taken with respect to the development of the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan for 2015 -2019: a) that the vision statement of “Inspired. Innovative. Diverse. Connected.” BE ADOPTED for Council’s 2015-2019 Strategic Plan, subject to any revisions desired as a result of the Strategic Plan development process; b) that the following strategic areas of focus of BE APPROVED for Council’s 2015-2019 Strategic Plan, subject to any revisions desired as a result of the Strategic Plan development process: i) Strengthening our Community; ii) Building a Sustainable City; iii) Growing Our Economy; and, iv) Leading in Public Service; it being noted that the Civic Administration will report back at a future SPPC meeting with strategies to support these areas of focus, for further review and discussion; it being further noted that the SPPC received the attached presentation with respect to this matter.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown S. Turner (1) 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 J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
Motion Passed
Vote:
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 Passed
3. ADDED - Orchestra
London
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to a request from Orchestra London Canada Inc. (Orchestra London) for funding assistance: a) the request for $375,000 of support to assist with unpaid salaries, CRA remittances and the retaining of professional insolvency practitioners, under separate cover on the same Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee agenda, BE DENIED; b) the source of funding, as appended to the staff report dated December 18, 2014 as Appendix ‘A’, BE APPROVED in the event the TD Bank Group makes demand for payment from the City under the Guarantee between the City and the TD Bank Group; c) the Memorandum dated December 15th, 2014 from Joe O’ Neill – Chair of the Board of Directors of Orchestra London providing additional information for consideration by the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, as appended to the staff report dated December 18, 2014 as Appendix ‘B’, BE RECEIVED for information; d) the impact of events surrounding Orchestra London Canada Inc. on the revenue for Centennial Hall for both 2014 and 2015 BE RECOGNIZED noting that $49,793.45 remains unpaid for October through December 2014 and 2015 booking cancellations may impact revenue for the facility in 2015; e) the Civic Administration research and PROVIDE a list of local community resources that we are aware of that may be of assistance to cultural employees seeking future employment opportunities and/or supports for them and their families; and, f) the communication from Joseph R. O’Neill, Chair Orchestra London Canada Inc. dated, December 15, 2014 BE RECEIVED for information.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown B. Armstrong M. van Holst 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 Passed
Motion Passed
Vote:
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 Passed
Recommendation: That Councillor H.L. Usher BE APPOINTED to the London Transit Commission Long Term Growth Report Working Group for the term December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018.
Motion Passed
Vote:
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 Passed
(See Confidential Appendix to the 4th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee enclosed for Members only.)
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM.