February 13, 2017, at 4:02 PM
Present:
M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman, L. Rowe (Secretary)
Absent:
P. Squire
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, B. Card, S. Datars Bere, K. Graham, M. Hayward, V. McAlea Major, J.P. McGonigle, D. Mounteer, M. Ribera, C. Saunders, K. Scherr, J. Smout, J. Tansley, A. Thompson, P. Yeoman
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. STAFF REPORT -
Strategic Plan Progress Variance
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated February 13, 2017, with respect to the Strategic Plan progress variance, BE RECEIVED for information.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
3. STAFF REPORT -
Asset Review: London Hydro Inc. - Discussion Paper
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 review of London Hydro Inc.: a) the discussion paper regarding London Hydro and potential alternatives, included as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated February 13, 2017, BE RECEIVED for information; and b) in order to fulfil the direction of the Municipal Council from its meeting held on December 6, 2016, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to engage a consultant with industry-specific knowledge to assist with a strategic review of London Hydro, addressing financial, economic and legal implications related to possible mergers, acquisitions, amalgamations, partnerships and dispositions.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. Salih M. van Holst J. Morgan B. Armstrong T. Park (3) J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher (10)
Motion Passed
4. Consideration of
Appointment to the Economic Partnership Advisory Panel
That the Council Member position on the Economic Partnership Advisory Panel recently vacated by Councillor T. Park BE REPLACED with a member from the business community.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong M. van Holst J. Helmer M. Salih M. Cassidy J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins H.L. Usher (5) V. Ridley S. Turner T. Park J. Zaifman (9)
Motion Passed
(See Confidential Appendix to the 5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee enclosed for Members only.)
The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convened in camera from 4:50 PM to 6:30 PM and from 7:02 PM to 7:59 PM after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matters: