December 5, 2018, at 5:00 PM

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1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in item 4.28 of the 1st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with appointments to the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) Board of Directors, by indicating that the MLHU is his employer.

Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in item 4.39 of the 1st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with appointments to the Western University Board of Governors, by indicating that Western University is his employer.

Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in item 4.39 of the 1st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, having to do with appointments to the Western University Board of Governors, by indicating that he is a Teaching Assistant at Western University.

2.   Recognitions

None.

3.   Review of Confidential Matters to be Considered in Public

None.

4.   Council, In Closed Session

Motion made by S. Turner

Seconded by A. Kayabaga

That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering matters pertaining to personal matters regarding identifiable individuals with respect to the consideration of Board and Commission appointments.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

The Council rises and goes into Council, In Closed Session at 5:09 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members present.

At 5:15 PM Councillor P. Squire leaves the meeting.

The Council, In Closed Session, rises at 5:28 PM and Council reconvenes at 5:30 PM with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members present.


5.   Confirmation and Signing of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)

Motion made by M. Salih

Seconded by P. Van Meerbergen

That the Minutes of the 20th Meeting held on November 20, 2018 and the 1st Meeting held on December 3, 2018 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)


6.   Communications and Petitions

None.

7.   Motions of Which Notice is Given

None.

8.   Reports

8.1   1st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

2018-12-04 SPPC Report 1 - Complete

Motion made by J. Helmer

The 1st Report of the Strategic and Priorities Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 4.8, 4.12, 4.20, 4.24, 4.25, 4.28, 4.33 and 4.39.


Motion made by A. Kayabaga

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That Council RECESS.

Motion Passed (14 to 1)

The Council recesses a 5:43 PM and reconvenes at 6:07 PM, with Mayor E. Holder in the Chair and all Members present.


Motion made by J. Helmer

The motion to Approve the 1st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, excluding Items 4.8, 4.12, 4.20, 4.24, 4.25, 4.28, 4.33 and 4.39 is put.

Motion Passed (14 to 1)


Motion made by J. Helmer

Seconded by S. Turner

That pursuant to section 13.2 of the Council Procedure By-law that reconsideration of the approval of the 1st Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, excluding Items 4.8, 4.12, 4.20, 4.24, 4.25, 4.28, 4.33 and 4.39 BE RECONSIDERED as a Member indicates that they did not intend to vote as shown on the record.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)


Motion made by J. Helmer

The 1st Report of the Strategic and Priorities Committee BE APPROVED, excluding Items 4.8, 4.12, 4.20, 4.24, 4.25, 4.28, 4.33 and 4.39.

Motion Passed (12 to 3)


8.1.1   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Motion made by J. Helmer

That it BE NOTED that the following pecuniary interests were disclosed:

Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in item 4.28, having to do with appointments to the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) Board of Directors, by indicating that the MLHU is his employer.

Councillor J. Morgan discloses a pecuniary interest in item 4.39, having to do with appointments to the Western University Board of Governors, by indicating that Western University is his employer.

Councillor J. Helmer discloses a pecuniary interest in item 4.39, having to do with appointments to the Western University Board of Governors, by indicating that he is a Teaching Assistant at Western University.

Motion Passed


8.1.2   (4.1) Conservation Authorities - Leith R. A. Coghlin

Motion made by J. Helmer

That the request for delegation status from L. Coghlin BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Corporate Services Committee.

Motion Passed


8.1.3   (4.2) Consideration of Appointments to the Civic Works Committee

Motion made by J. Helmer

That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the Civic Works Committee for the term December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019:

a)     Councillors P. Squire, S. Lehman, S. Lewis, E. Peloza and M. van Holst BE APPOINTED;

b)    Councillor P. Squire BE APPOINTED Chair for the above-noted term; and

c)    remaining appointments to Committees, Boards and Commissions BE MADE using the City Clerk’s spreadsheet ranked ballot method;

it being noted that the appointment noted in part a), above, was made in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

Motion Passed


8.1.4   (4.3) Consideration of Appointments to the Community and Protective Services Committee

Motion made by J. Helmer

That following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the Community and Protective Services Committee, for the term December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019:

a)    Councillors S. Lewis, M. Salih, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier and E. Peloza BE APPOINTED; and,

b)    Councillor M. Cassidy BE APPOINTED Chair, for the above-noted term.

Motion Passed


8.1.5   (4.4) Consideration of Appointments to the Corporate Services Committee

Motion made by J. Helmer

That following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the Corporate Services Committee, for the term December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019:

a)    Councillors J. Morgan, A. Kayabaga, J. Helmer, P. Van Meerbergen and S. Hillier BE APPOINTED; and,

b)    Councillor J. Morgan BE APPOINTED Chair, for the above-noted term.

Motion Passed


8.1.6   (4.5) Consideration of Appointments to the Planning and Environment Committee

Motion made by J. Helmer

That following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the Planning and Environment Committee, for the term December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019:

a)    Councillors M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, J. Helmer and P. Squire BE APPOINTED; and,

b)    Councillor A. Hopkins BE APPOINTED Chair, for the above-noted term.

Motion Passed


8.1.7   (4.6) Consideration of Appointments to the Audit Committee

Motion made by J. Helmer

That following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the Audit Committee, for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

a)    Deputy Mayor J. Helmer, Councillors M. Cassidy, A. Hopkins, S. Turner, J. Helmer and P. Squire BE APPOINTED; and,

b)    L. Higgs BE APPOINTED to the Audit Committee.

Motion Passed


8.1.8   (4.7) Consideration of Appointment to the Argyle Business Improvement Area

Motion made by J. Helmer

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Argyle Business Improvement Area for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

Councillor S. Lewis

C. Biglianti

M. McHardy

E. Lasch

B. Merrifield

C. Taylor

R. Pearce

L. Wakelin

R. Graham

Motion Passed


8.1.10   (4.9) Consideration of Appointments to the Committee of Revision/Court of Revision

Motion made by J. Helmer

That the following actions be taken with respect to the appointments to the Committee of Revision/Court of Revision for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

a)         T. Khan and A. Stratton BE APPOINTED; and

b)        the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to advertise to seek applications for the third appointment.

Motion Passed


8.1.11   (4.10) Consideration of Appointments to the Covent Garden Market Board of Directors

Motion made by J. Helmer

That following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the Covent Garden Market Board of Directors, for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

a)    Councillors S. Lehman and S. Hillier BE APPOINTED; and,

b)    D. Brown, C. De Vincenzo, M. Marsman, M. Reid, N. Soave, D. Szpakowski and J. Zaifman BE APPOINTED;

it being noted that the appointments in part b) above were made in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

Motion Passed


8.1.12   (4.11) Consideration of Appointments to the Dearness Home Committee of Management

Motion made by J. Helmer

That Councillors A. Hopkins, E. Peloza, S. Lehman, S. Hillier and M. Cassidy BE APPOINTED to the Dearness Home Committee of Management for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022.

Motion Passed


8.1.14   (4.13) Consideration of Appointments to the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System Joint Board of Management

Motion made by J. Helmer

That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply Joint Board of Management for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

a)         Councillors M. van Holst, E. Peloza, and S. Hiller BE APPOINTED as Members of the Board of Management; and

b)         Councillors S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga and P. Van Meerbergen BE APPOINTED as Alternate Members of the Board of Management.

Motion Passed


8.1.15   (4.14) Consideration of Appointments to the Governance Working Group

Motion made by J. Helmer

That Councillors M. van Holst, P. Squire, J. Morgan, S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga and S. Hillier BE APPOINTED to the Governance Working Group for the term December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019;

it being noted that the City Clerk is undertaking a review of Advisory Committees, Working Groups and Task Forces and will be reporting on this matter in 2019.

Motion Passed


8.1.16   (4.15) Consideration of Appointment to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area

Motion made by J. Helmer

That Councillor J. Morgan BE APPOINTED to the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022; it being noted that other appointments will be considered at a future date, once available from the Hyde Park Business Improvement Area.

Motion Passed


8.1.17   (4.16) Consideration of Appointments to the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority

Motion made by J. Helmer

That the following actions be taken with respect to the appointments to the  the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority, for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

a)     Councillor S. Hillier BE APPOINTED; and,

b)     B. Mackie and R. G. Winfield BE APPOINTED.

Motion Passed


8.1.18   (4.17) Consideration of Appointments to the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System Joint Board of Management

Motion made by J. Helmer

That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply Joint Board of Management for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

a)         Councillors M. van Holst, S. Lehman, S. Hillier and P. Van Meerbergen BE APPONTED as Members of the Board of Management; and,

b)         Councillors J. Helmer, A. Hopkins, E. Peloza and M. Cassidy BE APPOINTED as Alternate Members of the Board of Management.

Motion Passed


8.1.19   (4.18) Consideration of Appointments to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation

Motion made by J. Helmer

That following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation, for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

a)    Councillor A. Kayabaga BE APPOINTED; and,

b)    S. Marentette Di Battista and R.J. Morgan BE APPOINTED;

it being noted that the appointments in part b) above were made in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

Motion Passed


8.1.20   (4.19) Consideration of Appointments to the London Convention Centre Corporation Board of Directors

Motion made by J. Helmer

That Mayor E. Holder and Councillors M. Cassidy and S. Hillier BE APPOINTED to the London Convention Centre Board of Directors for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022.

Motion Passed


8.1.22   (4.21) Consideration of Appointment to the London Downtown Business Association Board of Management

Motion made by J. Helmer

That Councillor A. Kayabaga BE APPOINTED to the London Downtown Business Association Board of Management for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022; it being noted that other appointments will be considered at a future date, once available from the London Downtown Business Association.

Motion Passed


8.1.23   (4.22) Consideration of Appointment to the London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors

Motion made by J. Helmer

That Councillor M. van Holst BE APPOINTED to the London Hydro Inc. Board of Directors for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022.

Motion Passed


8.1.24   (4.23) Consideration of Appointments to the London Police Services Board

Motion made by J. Helmer

That following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the London Police Services Board, for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

a)    Mayor E. Holder and Councillors M. Salih and J. Helmer BE APPOINTED; and,

b)    S. Toth BE APPOINTED;

it being noted that the appointment in part b) above was made in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

Motion Passed


8.1.27   (4.26) Consideration of Appointment to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority

Motion made by J. Helmer

That Kimble F. Ainslie BE APPOINTED to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022.

Motion Passed


8.1.28   (4.27) Consideration of Appointments to the Middlesex-London Food Policy Council

Motion made by J. Helmer

That Councillor E. Peloza BE APPOINTED to the Middlesex-London Food Policy Council for the term December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2020.

Motion Passed


8.1.30   (4.29) Consideration of Appointment to the Museum London Board of Directors

Motion made by J. Helmer

That Councillor E. Peloza BE APPOINTED to the Museum London Board of Directors for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022.

Motion Passed


8.1.31   (4.30) Consideration of Appointment to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management

Motion made by J. Helmer

That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments of the Old East Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

a) Councillor J. Helmer BE APPOINTED; and,

b) Maria Drangova, David Chandler, Ken Keane, Henry Eastabrook, Jeff Pastorius, David Thuss, Heather Blackwell, Victor Wagner and Lynn Sutherland BE APPOINTED.

Motion Passed


8.1.32   (4.31) Consideration of Appointments to the Plumbers’ and Drain Layers’ Examining Board

Motion made by J. Helmer

That the following actions be taken with respect to the appointments to the Plumbers’ and Drain Layers’ Examining Board for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

a)         S. Atchison BE APPOINTED; and

b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to advertise to seek applications for the remaining two appointments.

Motion Passed


8.1.33   (4.32) Consideration of Appointments to the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group

Motion made by J. Helmer

That Councillors M. van Holst, P. Squire, M. Cassidy, J. Helmer, A. Kayabaga, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, A. Hopkins and M. Lehman BE APPOINTED to the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group for the term December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019;

it being noted that the City Clerk is undertaking a review of Advisory Committees, Working Groups and Task Forces and will be reporting on this matter in 2019.

Motion Passed


8.1.35   (4.34) Consideration of Appointments to the Town and Gown Committee

Motion made by J. Helmer

That Councillors J. Helmer, M. Salih, P. Squire, A. Kayabaga and S. Lehman BE APPOINTED to the Town and Gown Committee for the term December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019;

it being noted that the City Clerk is undertaking a review of Advisory Committees, Working Groups and Task Forces and will be reporting on this matter in 2019.

Motion Passed


8.1.36   (4.35) Consideration of Appointments to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority

Motion made by J. Helmer

That following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

a)     Councillors A. Hopkins BE APPOINTED; and,

b)     M. Blosh, S. Levin and J. Reffle BE APPOINTED.

Motion Passed


8.1.37   (4.36) Consideration of Appointments to the Waste Management Working Group

Motion made by J. Helmer

That Councillors M. van Holst, S. Lehman, S. Turner and E. Peloza BE APPOINTED to the Waste Management Working Group for the term December 4, 2018 to November 30, 2019:

it being noted that the City Clerk is undertaking a review of Advisory Committees, Working Groups and Task Forces and will be reporting on this matter in 2019.

Motion Passed


8.1.38   (4.37) Consideration of Appointment to the Western Fair Board of Governors

Motion made by J. Helmer

That Councillor J. Morgan BE APPOINTED to the Western Fair Board of Governors for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022.

Motion Passed


8.1.39   (4.38) Consideration of Appointments to the Western Fair Programming Council

Motion made by J. Helmer

That Councillor M. Salih and Councillor A. Kayabaga BE APPOINTED to the Western Fair Programming Council for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022.

Motion Passed


8.1.41   (4.40) Special Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

Motion made by J. Helmer

That pursuant to section 2.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, authorization BE GIVEN for the December 18, 2018 Special Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee be held at the Spencer Hall Conference Centre, 551 Windermere Road, London, Ontario N5X 2T1, commencing at 9 AM for the purpose of educating or training the Members of Council.

Motion Passed


8.1.42   (5.1) Request for Appointment Process to be Referred to the Governance Working Group

Motion made by J. Helmer

That the process for public appointments of directors for boards and commissions, at the beginning of the term, be referred to the Governance Working Group (GWG) for the creation of a more robust strategy.

Motion Passed


8.1.9   (4.8) Consideration of Appointments to the Committee of Adjustment

Motion made by J. Helmer

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Committee of Adjustment for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022: D. Brown, J. Fyfe-Millar, C. Miller, S. Polhill and D. Schmidt;

it being noted that the above-noted appointment was made in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

Motion Passed (12 to 3)


8.1.13   (4.12) Consideration of Appointments to Eldon House

Motion made by J. Helmer

That the following BE APPOINTED to the Eldon House for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

M. Donachie, G. Harrod, L. Henderson, R. Koudys, E. Nagel, J. O’Neil, T. Regnier, M. Spencer Golovchenko and M. Tovey.


Motion made by J. Helmer

Seconded by A. Kayabaga

That the appointments to the Eldon House BE REFERRED to the Corporate Services Committee in order to interview the following individuals:  M. Donachie, G. Harrod, L. Henderson, R. Koudys, E. Nagel, J. O’Neil, T. Regnier, M. Spencer Golovchenko and M. Tovey.

Motion Passed (13 to 2)


8.1.21   (4.20) Consideration of Appointment to the London Council for Adult Education

Motion made by J. Helmer

That M. Sheehan BE APPOINTED to the London Council for Adult Education for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022;

it being noted that the above-noted appointment was made in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.


Motion made by J. Helmer

Seconded by S. Turner

That the appointments to the London Council for Adult Education BE REFERRED to the Corporate Services Committee in order to interview the top three candidates identified by the ranked ballot process.

Motion Passed (12 to 3)


8.1.25   (4.24) Consideration of Appointments to the London Public Library Board

Motion made by J. Helmer

That following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the London Public Library Board for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

a)     E. Peloza and A. Kayabaga BE APPOINTED; and,

b)     M. Boyce, S. Clark, B. Gibson, M. Hamou, J. McCall, J. Shelley  BE APPOINTED;

it being noted that the appointments in part b) above were made in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.


Motion made by J. Helmer

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That Item 4.24 BE AMENDED to read as follows:

That following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the London Public Library Board for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

a)     E. Peloza and A. Kayabaga BE APPOINTED; and,

b)     M. Boyce, S. Clark, B. Gibson, M. Hamou, J. McCall, J. Shelley, D. Vachon  BE APPOINTED;

it being noted that the appointments in part b) above were made in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

Motion Passed (14 to 1)


8.1.26   (4.25) Consideration of Appointments to the London Transit Commission

Motion made by J. Helmer

That following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the London Transit Commission, for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

a)     Councillors P. Squire and J. Helmer BE APPOINTED; and,

b)     T. Khan, T. Park, and S.L. Rooth BE APPOINTED;

it being noted that the above-noted appointments were made in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.


Motion made by J. Helmer

Seconded by S. Lewis

That part b) of clause 4.25 BE REFERRED to the December 17, 2018 Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for further consideration, noting that errors were contained on the attached ranked ballot results.

Motion Passed (12 to 3)


Motion made by J. Helmer

That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the London Transit Commission, for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

a)  Councillors P. Squire and J. Helmer BE APPOINTED; and,

Motion Passed (14 to 1)


8.1.29   (4.28) Consideration of Appointments to the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board of Directors

Motion made by J. Helmer

That following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the Middlesex-London Health Unit Board of Directors, for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

a)     Councillors M. Cassidy and E. Peloza BE APPOINTED; and,

b)     M. Reid BE APPOINTED;

it being noted that the appointment in part b) above was made in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.

Motion Passed (13 to 1)


8.1.34   (4.33) Consideration of Appointments to the Tourism London Board of Directors

Motion made by J. Helmer

That Councillors M. van Holst and S. Lewis BE APPOINTED to the Tourism London Board of Directors for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022;

it being noted that the above-noted appointments were made in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.


Motion made by J. Helmer

Seconded by J. Morgan

That appointments to the Tourism London Board of Directors BE REFERRED to the December 17, 2018 meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for further consideration, noting that errors were contained on the attached ranked ballot results.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)


8.1.40   (4.39) Consideration of Appointments to Western University Board of Governors

Motion made by E. Peloza

That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the Western University Board of Governors for the term December 1, 2018 to November 15, 2022:

a)         Mayor E. Holder BE APPOINTED; and,

b)         H. Usher BE APPOINTED;

it being noted that the appointment in part b) above was made in accordance with the attached ranked ballot.


Motion made by E. Peloza

The motion to approve part a) is put.

Motion Passed (13 to 0)


Motion made by E. Peloza

The motion to approve part b) is put.

Motion Passed (9 to 4)


9.   Added Reports

None.

10.   Deferred Matters

None.

11.   Enquiries

Councillor M. van Holst  enquires as to when the open data with respect to the 2018 Municipal Election would be available to the public.  The City Clerk indicated that the data will be available the week of December 17, 2018.-

12.   Emergent Motions

None.

13.   By-laws

Motion made by P. Van Meerbergen

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That Introduction and First Reading Bill No. 3 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (14 to 1)


Motion made by S. Lewis

Seconded by M. Cassidy

That Second Reading of Bill No. 3 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (14 to 1)


Motion made by J. Helmer

Seconded by M. Salih

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 3 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (14 to 1)


14.   Adjournment

Motion made by M. Cassidy

Seconded by P. Van Meerbergen

That the meeting adjourn.

Motion Passed

The meeting adjourned at 6:44 PM.