November 22, 2017, at 4:00 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, T. Park;, L. Rowe (Secretary)
Absent:
H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman
Also Present:
M. Hayward, A.L. Barbon, D. Bordin, B. Card, B. Coxhead, A. Dunbar, T. Gaffney, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, J.P. McGonigle, J. Millson, K. Murray, K. Pawelec, D. Purdy, M. Ribera, A. Rozentals, C. Saunders, K. Scherr, J. Senese, C. Smith; S. Stafford, R. Wilcox, J. Yanchula
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. 1st Report of the
Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee
That the 1st Report of the Outstanding London Ambassador Award Committee, from its meeting held on October 24, 2017, BE RECEIVED.
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 T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
3. Strategic Plan:
Semi-Annual Progress Report and 2017 Report to the Community
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated November 22, 2017, including the Semi-Annual Progress Report and the 2017 Report to the Community with respect to Council’s 2015-2019 Strategic Plan, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that a copy of the 2017 Report to the Community is available in the City Clerk’s Office for viewing.
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 T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
4. 2018 PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION MEETING - 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget
That the following written submissions for the 2016-2019 Multi-Year Budget 2018 Public Participation Meeting BE RECEIVED for consideration by the Municipal Council as part of its 2018 Multi-Year Budget approval process: a) a communication dated November 10, 2017, from Chris Butler, 863 Waterloo Street, London; and b) a communication dated November 13, 2017, from Sandy Levin, Chair, Conservation Action Committee, Nature London; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following individuals made oral submissions in connection therewith: a) V. Van Linden, 431 Ridgewood Crescent – see attached. b) D. McBurney, 4-466 South Street – asking for an increase in the Budget for property standards enforcement in order for more inspectors to go out and ensure property standards are maintained so that individuals have safe living spaces; further suggesting that investment be made in the improvement of the Public Gallery in the Council Chambers as it is not a comfortable space for the public. c) N. McCutcheon, 202 McNay Street – introducing herself and indicating that she has just opened up a business through Service Ontario and is hoping to build a working relationship with the City to bring positive change to the City regarding poverty and other matters.
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 T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
Motion to Open the Public Participation Meeting.
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 S. Turner T. Park (12)
Motion Passed
Motion to Recess the Public Participation Meeting.
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 T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
Motion to Reconvene the Public Participation Meeting.
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 T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
Motion to Close the Public Participation Meeting.
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 T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
5. London &
Middlesex Housing Corporation (LMHC) Board Members’ Service Term Request for Extension
That the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward the necessary by-law, at the November 28, 2017 meeting of the Municipal Council, to stagger the terms of the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation (LMHC) Board Members, as outlined in the LMHC communication dated October 10, 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 S. Turner T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
6. 6th Report of the
Governance Working Group
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Governance Working Group, from its meeting held on November 13, 2017: a) on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the Council Policy Manual Modernization: i) the framework for modernizing the Council Policy Manual, as detailed in the staff report dated November 13, 2017, BE ENDORSED; ii) the timeframe for implementing the framework referenced in a), above, as detailed in the staff report dated November 13, 2017, BE APPROVED; and, b) the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated November 13, 2017 as Appendix ‘A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on November 28, 2017 to adopt a new Council policy entitled “Policy for the Establishment and Maintenance of Council Policies”; c) the following actions be taken with respect to potential amendments to the Council Procedure By-law: i) the communication dated November 6, 2017, from Councillor J. Morgan, BE RECEIVED; and ii) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back to the Governance Working Group with respect to proposed amendments to the Council Procedure By-law that would provide additional clarification with respect to the definitions and processes associated with the following: A) Notice of Motions; B) Emergent Motions; and C) Additional Business at Standing Committee meetings; d) clauses 1, 2, 3 and 6 BE RECEIVED.
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 T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
7. Hyde Park
Business Improvement Area Board of Director Appointments
That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area for the term ending November 30, 2018: Nancy Moffatt-Powell Jonathon B. Pitblado Christine Buchanan Terryanne Daniel Luca Cosentino Lorean Pritchard Councillor J. Morgan
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 T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
8. Resignation from
the London Police Services Board
That the resignation from Councillor S. Turner, from the London Police Services Board, BE ACCEPTED and the Council Members BE REQUESTED to advise the Committee Secretary if they wish to let their name stand on a ballot for selecting an individual to fill the upcoming vacancy, for consideration by the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee at its meeting on December 11, 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 S. Turner T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
The meeting adjourned at 5:04 PM.