October 16, 2017, at 4:04 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, L. Rowe (Secretary)
Also Present:
M. Hayward, A.L. Barbon, B. Card, S. Datars Bere, L. Livingstone, M. Marcellin, D. O’Brien, C. Saunders, K. Scherr, S. Spring, S. Stafford, R. Wilcox
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. Establishment of
Indigenous Relations Working Group
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the establishment of an Indigenous Relations Working Group: a) the following Members of Council BE APPOINTED to serve on the Indigenous Relations Working Group: - Mayor M. Brown - Councillor M. Cassidy - Councillor A. Hopkins - Councillor T. Park - Councillor V. Ridley - Councillor H.L. Usher - Councillor M. van Holst; and b) the proposed Terms of Reference for the Indigenous Relations Working Group, appended to the staff report dated October 16, 2017, BE APPROVED.
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 J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
3. Standing Committee Appointments
That the following appointments BE MADE to the Standing Committees of the Municipal Council for the term December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018: a) Civic Works Committee Councillor V. Ridley (Chair) Councillor P. Squire Councillor P. Hubert Councillor H.L. Usher Councillor T. Park b) Community and Protective Services Committee Councillor M. Cassidy (Chair) Councillor B. Armstrong Councillor M. Salih Councillor V. Ridley Councillor P. Squire c) Corporate Services Committee Councillor J. Helmer (Chair) Councillor M. van Holst Councillor P. Hubert Councillor J. Morgan Councillor J. Zaifman d) Planning and Environment Committee Councillor S. Turner (Chair) Councillor J. Helmer Councillor M. Cassidy Councillor A. Hopkins Councillor T. Park; it being noted that the above-noted Chair appointments were made in accordance with the attached ranked ballots.
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
Motion to Approve that Councillor M. Cassidy BE APPOINTED as Chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee for the term December 1, 2017 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
Motion to Approve that Councillor V. Ridley BE APPOINTED Chair of the Civic Works Committee for the term December 1, 2017 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
Motion to Approve that Councillor S. Turner BE APPOINTED Chair of the Planning and Environment Committee for the term December 1, 2017 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
Motion to Approve that Councillor J. Helmer BE APPOINTED Chair of the Corporate Services Committee for the term December 1, 2017 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
4. Resignation from
the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group
That the resignation from Councillor A. Hopkins from the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group BE ACCEPTED.
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
5. Support of Hosting
Request - International Plowing Match
That the following actions be taken with respect to hosting the International Plowing Match:
a) the Ontario Plowmen’s Association BE ADVISED that the City of London is interested in the potential for the City of London hosting an International Plowing Match in London, Ontario, subject to the City of London undertaking the necessary due diligence in order to determine whether or not it wishes to submit a formal bid to host the event; and b) the City Manager, in liaison with the appropriate City staff and partners, BE REQUESTED to determine what financial or other resources would be required in connection with the event and where those resources would be sourced, and report back with that information so that the Municipal Council can make an informed decision with respect to whether or not the City of London wishes to commit to hosting the event; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal delegation from Cathy Lasby, Executive Director, Ontario Plowmen’s Association, providing general information regarding the resources, oversight and commitment of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association toward the International Plowing Match; emphasizing the fact that the event not only showcases the participants, but also the host community; indicating that often the $100,000 seed monies sought from the host community are not required in full or, in some cases, are even waived and are not required as part of a bid submission; and providing general information regarding this year’s Plowing Match in terms of participation, attendance and returns for the host community; it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated October 6, 2017 from Mayor M. Brown and Councillor B. Armstrong, and a communication dated October 13, 2017 from Councillor B. Armstrong, with respect to this matter.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown M. Salih M. van Holst J. Helmer B. Armstrong J. Zaifman (3) M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (12)
Motion Passed
Motion to Approve the delegation request by Cathy Lasby, Executive Director, Ontario Plowmen’s Association.
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 J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
The meeting adjourned at 6:33 PM.