January 30, 2017, at 4:02 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, H.L. Usher, T. Park;, L. Rowe (Secretary)
Absent:
S. Turner, J. Zaifman
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, S. Datars Bere, A. Hagan, M. Hayward, J. Kobarda, L. Livingstone, M. Marcellin, V. McAlea Major, D. Mounteer, D. O’Brien, M. Ribera, C. Saunders, A. Thompson
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.
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
Vote:
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 Passed
Motion to Approve part b)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: B. Armstrong M. van Holst M. Salih J. Helmer P. Squire M. Cassidy A. Hopkins P. Hubert V. Ridley H.L. Usher (5) RECUSED: M. Brown T. Park (6) J. Morgan (2)
Motion Passed
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: B. Armstrong M. van Holst (1) RECUSED: M. Brown (1) M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher T. Park (11)
Motion Passed
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
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 H.L. Usher T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
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
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 H.L. Usher T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
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
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. Cassidy M. van Holst T. Park (2) RECUSED: P. Squire (1) B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher (10)
Motion Passed
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
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown P. Hubert M. van Holst T. Park (2) B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins V. Ridley H.L. Usher (11)
Motion Passed
Motion to Approve acceptance of the resignation of Paul Paolatto from the London Police Services Board, effective March 31, 2017.
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 H.L. Usher T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
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
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 H.L. Usher T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
Motion to Approve the appointment of Marvin Recker to the Eldon House Board, for a term ending November 30, 2018.
Motion Passed
Vote:
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)
Motion Passed
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
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 H.L. Usher T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
Motion to Approve part b)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown J. Helmer M. van Holst M. Cassidy B. Armstrong P. Squire M. Salih J. Morgan P. Hubert V. Ridley A. Hopkins T. Park (6) H.L. Usher (7)
Motion Passed
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
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 H.L. Usher T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
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
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 H.L. Usher T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
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
Vote:
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)
Motion Passed
(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: