February 26, 2015, at 4:05 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
Absent:
B. Armstrong
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, A.L. Barbon, J. Braam, I. Collins, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, A. Dunbar, J.M. Fleming, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, O. Katolyk, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, L. Palarchio, R. Paynter, L. Rowe, J. Senese, S. Spring, B. Westlake-Power
The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 4:05 PM.
I. DISCLOSURES
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor P. Hubert discloses a pecuniary interest in any matters pertaining to Ontario Works as he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a contract with Ontario Works. Councillor P. Hubert further discloses a pecuniary interest in all matters pertaining to the Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex and the London Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that does work with these organizations. Councillor P. Hubert also discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the London Downtown Business Association (LDBA) as he is the President of a cleaning company that does work for the LDBA. Councillor T. Park discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Item 2b)ii) of the 9th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee as it relates to Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory & Funding as she is employed by the London Community Players, which receives funding from the City of London. Councillor T. Park further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of the 9th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee having to do with a request for a report back from staff on alternative “non-levy” revenue sources for the Strategic Funding Framework, by indicating that her employer receives CAIP II funding. Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the Strategic Funding Framework that relates to Childreach by indicating that his spouse is employed by Childreach. Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to golf courses by indicating that his father manages a golf course.
II. REVIEW OF
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC
III. ADDED
REPORTS
IV. RECOGNITIONS
V. COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE, IN CAMERA
MOTION FOR IN CAMERA SESSION
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
AND PETITIONS
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed: a) Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in any matters pertaining to Ontario Works as he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a contract with Ontario Works. Councillor P. Hubert further disclosed a pecuniary interest in all matters pertaining to the Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex and the London Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that does work with these organizations. Councillor P. Hubert also disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the London Downtown Business Association (LDBA) as he is the President of a cleaning company that does work for the LDBA. b) Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Item 2b)ii) as it relates to Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory & Funding as she is employed by the London Community Players, which receives funding from the City of London. Councillor T. Park further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of this Report having to do with a request for a report back from staff on alternative “non-levy” revenue sources for the Strategic Funding Framework, by indicating that her employer receives CAIP II funding. c) Councillor S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the Strategic Funding Framework that relates to Childreach by indicating that his spouse is employed by Childreach. d) Councillor J. Helmer disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters related to the London Youth Advisory Council by indicating that this organization is a client of his company. Councillor J. Helmer further disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to golf courses by indicating that his family owns a golf course.
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert and seconded by Councillor A. Hopkins
Amend part d) of clause 1 to indicate that Councillor Helmer’s pecuniary interest is related to the fact that his father is the manager of a golf course.
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
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman
Approve clause 1, as amended
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
That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed: a) Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in any matters pertaining to Ontario Works as he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that has a contract with Ontario Works. Councillor P. Hubert further disclosed a pecuniary interest in all matters pertaining to the Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex and the London Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council by indicating that he is the Executive Director of a social services agency that does work with these organizations. Councillor P. Hubert also disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the London Downtown Business Association (LDBA) as he is the President of a cleaning company that does work for the LDBA. b) Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to Item 2b)ii) as it relates to Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory & Funding as she is employed by the London Community Players, which receives funding from the City of London. Councillor T. Park further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4 of this Report having to do with a request for a report back from staff on alternative “non-levy” revenue sources for the Strategic Funding Framework, by indicating that her employer receives CAIP II funding. c) Councillor S. Turner disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to the Strategic Funding Framework that relates to Childreach by indicating that his spouse is employed by Childreach. d) Councillor J. Helmer disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters related to the London Youth Advisory Council by indicating that this organization is a client of his company. Councillor J. Helmer further disclosed a pecuniary interest in those matters pertaining to golf courses by indicating that his father manages a golf course.
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve clause 2, with the exception of parts b)ii); e)i); e)ii); g)i) and h)vi).
VII. MOTIONS OF
WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
VIII. REPORTS
2. Corporate Operating
Budget
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
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve clause 2b)ii)
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 J. Zaifman (14) RECUSED: T. Park (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve part clause 2e)i).
Motion Passed
Vote:
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 J. Zaifman (12) RECUSED: P. Hubert S. Turner T. Park (3)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve clause 2e)ii).
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14) RECUSE: J. Helmer (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor M. Cassidy
Approve clause 2h)vi).
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14) RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor A. Hopkins
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve an amendment to part 2g)i) to add the following at the end of the clause: “and the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make every effort to maximize the number of procedures completed under the spay/neuter program, in order to reduce the City of London’s future costs related to animal services.”
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
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor S. Turner
Approve part 2g) i), as amended.
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. Corporate Capital
Budget
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
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve part 3b)vi).
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14) RECUSE: J. Helmer (1)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve part 3l).
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
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve parts 3m) and 3n).
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
4. Strategic Funding
Framework
That, as part of its review of the Strategic Funding Framework process and the development of a multi-year budget, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider and report back on the feasibility of using non-levy revenue sources that the City of London receives, such as the Western Fair Slots revenues, London Hydro dividends, etc., as the source of financing for the City’s various community funding initiatives (e.g. Strategic Funding Framework, CAIP I & II, SPARKS!, etc.), as well as the process and timing for funding allocations; it being noted that community partners will be consulted during the review process.
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
IX. DEFERRED
MATTERS
X. ENQUIRIES
XI. EMERGENT
MOTIONS
XII. BY-LAWS
BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME:
Moved by Councillor P. Hubert
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.s 93 and 94.
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
Moved by Councillor J. Helmer
Seconded by Councillor P. Hubert
Approve Second Reading of Bill No.s 93 and 94.
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
Moved by Councillor M. van Holst
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.s 93 and 94.
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