December 3, 2018, at 6:00 PM
Present:
E. Holder, M. van Holst, S. Lewis, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga, and S. Hillier
The Council-Elect is led into the Meeting by the City of London’s Sergeant-at-Arms, the London Police Service Colour Guard and the London Police Service Piper.
The National Anthem is led by Between the Keys.
Councillor-Elect M. Cassidy provides the Traditional Land Recognition.
Ms. Irene Mathyssen M.P., brings greetings.
The Clerk acknowledges, with thanks, the communications received Federal Members of Parliament.
The Clerk acknowledges, with thanks, the communications received from Provincial Members of Parliament.
Mayor-Elect E. Holder extends appreciation to the Federal Government, Provincial Government representatives, past Municipal Council Members, and community representatives and to all in attendance.
City Clerk, Cathy Saunders, administers the Declaration of Office to His Worship Mayor Ed Holder.
City Clerk, Cathy Saunders, administers the Declaration of Office to Councillor Michael van Holst.
City Clerk, Cathy Saunders, administers the Declaration of Office to Councillor Shawn Lewis.
City Clerk, Cathy Saunders, administers the Declaration of Office to Councillor Mo Mohamed Salih.
City Clerk, Cathy Saunders, administers the Declaration of Office to Councillor Jesse Helmer.
City Clerk, Cathy Saunders, administers the Declaration of Office to Councillor Maureen Cassidy.
City Clerk, Cathy Saunders, administers the Declaration of Office to Councillor Phil Squire.
City Clerk, Cathy Saunders, administers the Declaration of Office to Councillor Josh Morgan.
City Clerk, Cathy Saunders, administers the Declaration of Office to Councillor Steve Lehman.
City Clerk, Cathy Saunders, administers the Declaration of Office to Councillor Anna Hopkins.
City Clerk, Cathy Saunders, administers the Declaration of Office to Councillor Paul Van Meerbergen.
City Clerk, Cathy Saunders, administers the Declaration of Office to Councillor Stephen Turner.
City Clerk, Cathy Saunders, administers the Declaration of Office to Councillor Elizabeth Peloza.
City Clerk, Cathy Saunders, administers the Declaration of Office to Councillor Arielle Kayabaga.
City Clerk, Cathy Saunders, administers the Declaration of Office to Councillor Steven Hillier.
Glen Pearson, Community Activist and former Member of Parliament invests His Worship Ed Holder with the Mayor’s Chain of Office.
Sergeant-at-Arms Lauren Eastman raises the Mace.
His Worship Mayor Ed Holder calls the meeting to order and delivers the Inaugural Address.
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Pursuant to section 12.13 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor P. Van Meerbergen calls for a recorded vote on the motion to appoint a Deputy Mayor.
Motion made by M. Salih
Seconded by Mayor E. Holder
That on the recommendation of the Mayor, the appointment of Councillor Jesse Helmer as Deputy Mayor for the City of London, for a term commencing on December 3, 2018 and ending on November 30, 2020 to carry out such responsibilities as set out and as provided for in the Council Policy “Appointment of Deputy Mayor Policy” and the Council Procedure By-law BE APPROVED.
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. van Holst S. Hillier,P. Van Meerbergen M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan A. Hopkins S. Turner S. Lewis Mayor E. Holder S. Lehman E. Peloza,A. Kayabaga
Motion Passed (13 to 2)
2018-12-03 Greetings from Terence Kernaghan, MPP London North Centre
2018-12-03 Greetings from Karen Vecchio, MP (Elgin-Middlesex-London)
2018-12-03 Greetings from Teresa Armstrong, MPP (London-Fanshawe)
2018-12-03 Greetings from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
2018-12-03 Greetings from Peggy Sattler, MPP (London West)
2018-12-03 Greetings from Kate Young, M.P. (London West)
Motion made by S. Lewis
Seconded by A. Hopkins
That the following communications, submitted, as noted on the Added Agenda BE RECEIVED:
(ADDED) Greetings from Terence Kernaghan, MPP (London North Centre)
(ADDED) Greetings from Karen Vecchio, MP (Elgin-Middlesex-London)
(ADDED) Greetings from Teresa Armstrong, MPP (London-Fanshawe)
ADDED) Congratulations Letter from the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
(ADDED) Greetings from Peggy Sattler, MPP (London West)
(ADDED) Greetings from Kate Young, MP (London West)
Motion made by J. Morgan
Seconded by M. Cassidy
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 1 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 3rd day of December, 2018 BE APPROVED.
Motion Passed
Motion made by M. van Holst
Seconded by A. Hopkins
That Second Reading of Bill No. 1 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 3rd day of December, 2018 BE APPROVED.
Motion Passed
Motion made by S. Hillier
Seconded by M. Salih
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 1 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 3rd day of December, 2018 BE APPROVED.
Motion Passed
Motion made by M. Salih
Seconded by M. Cassidy
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 2 being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Mayor for the City of London and to repeal By-law No. A.-7207-12, being “A by-law to appoint a Deputy Mayor, as selected by the Mayor, for the City of London” BE APPROVED.
Motion Passed
Motion made by S. Turner
Seconded by M. Salih
That Second Reading of Bill No. 2being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Mayor for the City of London and to repeal By-law No. A.-7207-12, being “A by-law to appoint a Deputy Mayor, as selected by the Mayor, for the City of London” BE APPROVED.
Motion Passed
Motion made by E. Peloza
Seconded by M. Cassidy
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 2 being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Mayor for the City of London and to repeal By-law No. A.-7207-12, being “A by-law to appoint a Deputy Mayor, as selected by the Mayor, for the City of London” BE APPROVED.
Motion Passed
Motion made by P. Squire
Seconded by M. van Holst
That the meeting be Adjourned.
Motion Passed
The meeting adjourns at 6:52 PM.
Votes
1 substantive vote at this meeting (1 contested, 0 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.
11. Appointment of Deputy Mayor
That on the recommendation of the Mayor, the appointment of Councillor Jesse Helmer as Deputy Mayor for the City of London, for a term commencing on December 3, 2018 and ending on November 30, 2020 to carry out such responsibilities as set out and as provided for in the Council Policy “Appointmen…
✅ Motion Passed (13 to 2)
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Yea (11): Josh Morgan, Shawn Lewis, Steve Lehman, Anna Hopkins, Ed Holder, Michael van Holst, Mo Salih, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner