September 26, 2016, at 4:03 PM
Present:
M. Brown, 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;, L. Rowe (Secretary)
Absent:
B. Armstrong, J. Zaifman
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, G. Belch, J. Braam, J.M. Fleming, M. Hayward, M. Johnson, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, T. MacBeth, V. McAlea Major, M. Ribera, C. Saunders, J. Senese, B. Warner, J. Yanchula, P. Yeoman
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed: a) Councillor T. Park disclosed a pecuniary interest in clauses 5, 6, C-1 and C-2 of this Report as her family owns a neighbouring property. b) Councillor P. Hubert disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 2 of this Report as he is the Executive Director of a social services agency named within the associated staff report. c) Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 8 of this Report by indicating that he is an employee of the Middlesex-London Health Unit.
2. STAFF REPORT -
London Community Grants Program Innovation and Capital Funding Allocations (2017)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff report dated September 26, 2016 with respect to providing an update on the London Community Grants Program BE RECEIVED for information.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (12) RECUSED: P. Hubert (1)
Motion Passed
3. STAFF REPORT - 2017
Budget Update Process and Format
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated September 26, 2016 with respect to the process and format for the 2017 Budget Update BE RECEIVED for information.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown 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 (13)
Motion Passed
4. STAFF REPORT -
Service Review Initiatives, Process and 2016 Update
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager and Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated September 26, 2016 with respect to the service review initiatives, process and 2016 update BE RECEIVED for information.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown 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 (13)
Motion Passed
5. STAFF REPORT -
London Health Sciences Centre South Street Campus Decommissioning
That consideration of the staff report dated September 26, 2016, with respect to heritage matters pertaining to the South Street Campus lands under lease to the London Health Sciences Centre BE REFERRED to the September 27, 2016 meeting of the Municipal Council in order to receive additional information with respect to financing the proposed initiatives.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher (11)
Motion Passed
6. STAFF REPORT -
Information Report on Old Victoria Hospital Lands - Request for Proposal
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning & City Planner, the staff report dated September 26, 2016, with respect to the Old Victoria Hospital Lands, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a separate in camera recommendation report BE CONSIDERED regarding confidential matters related to a pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality per the Municipal Act.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher (11)
Motion Passed
7. DELEGATION - Jen
Pastorius, Manager, Old East Village Business Improvement Area
That the attached presentation by J. Pastorius, Manager, Old East Village Business Improvement Area and S. Merritt, Executive Director, Old East Village Development Corporation, with respect to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area, BE RECEIVED.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown 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 (13)
Motion Passed
8. COUNCIL MEMBER
SUBMISSION - Middlesex-London Board of Health Vacancy
That Councillor M. Cassidy BE APPOINTED to the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board of Directors for the term ending November 30, 2018.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (12) RECUSED: S. Turner (1)
Motion Passed
9. ADDED - Temporary
Appointment to Standing Committees
That the following actions be taken with respect to temporary appointments to the Community and Protective Services Committee and the Corporate Services Committee for the balance of Councillor J. Zaifman’s medical leave, or November 30, 2016, whichever comes first: a) Councillor M. Cassidy BE APPOINTED to serve on the Community and Protective Services Committee on an interim basis; and b) Councillor J. Helmer BE APPOINTED to serve on the Corporate Services Committee on an interim basis; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached communicated dated September 23, 2016 from Councillor J. Zaifman, confirming his support for the temporary appointments.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown 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 (13)
Motion Passed
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown 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 (13)
Motion Passed
(See Confidential Appendix to the 21st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee enclosed for Members only.)
The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convened in camera from 5:41 PM to 7:04 PM after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matters: