April 8, 2019, at 5:00 PM

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1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

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

a)            Councillor S. Turner discloses a pecuniary interest in Strategy SOC-12 and SOC-13, having to do with licensed child care and early years opportunities, by indicating that his wife is an employee of an EarlyON centre;

b)            Councillor P. Van Meerbergen discloses a pecuniary interest in Strategy SOC-12 and SOC-13, having to do with licensed child care and early years opportunities, by indicating that his wife operates a daycare; and,

c)            Councillor S. Lehman discloses a pecuniary interest in Strategy GOE-21, having to do with London’s downtown, by indicating that he is a member of the London Downtown Business Association.

2.   Consent

Moved by J. Morgan

Seconded by E. Peloza

That Items 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

2.1   Corporate Asset Management Policy

2019-04-08 Staff Report - Corporate Asset Management

Moved by J. Morgan

Seconded by E. Peloza

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, with the advice of the Manager III, Corporate Asset Management, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2019 as Appendix “A” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on April 23, 2019 to approve the Corporate Asset Management Policy.

Motion Passed

2.2   London Community Grants Policy Update

2019-04-08 Staff Report - London Community Grants Policy

Moved by J. Morgan

Seconded by E. Peloza

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Community Grants Policy:

a)          that the staff report dated April 8, 2019 entitled “London Community Grants Policy Update”, BE RECEIVED; and,

b)            the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 8, 2019 as Appendix A BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on April 23, 2019, to repeal and replace By-law No. CPOL.-283-274, entitled London Community Grants Policy; it being noted that Council Policies must be reviewed annually in accordance with the Policy for the Establishment and Maintenance of Council Policies.

Motion Passed

2.3   City of London Service Review: Project Update

2019-04-08 Staff Report - City of London Service Review

Moved by J. Morgan

Seconded by E. Peloza

That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer,  the staff report dated April 8, 2019 entitled “City of London Services Review: Project Update”, BE RECEIVED;  it being noted that KPMG will undertake, on behalf of the City of London, in-depth reviews (“Deep Dives”) of the following opportunities:

1.    Service Delivery for Housing;

2.    User Fees For Municipal Services; and,

3.    Service Delivery for Municipal Golf.

Motion Passed

3.   Scheduled Items

3.1   Council’s Strategic Plan 2019-2023: Draft Outcomes, Expected Results, Strategies, Metrics, Targets and Preliminary Cost Estimates

2019-04-08 Staff Report - Strat Plan

2019-04-08 Staff Report - Strat Plan 2019-2023 Outcomes Results Strategies Metrics

2019-04-08 Staff Report - Strat Plan 2019-2023 Outcomes Results Strategies Metrics-LAWC

2019-04-08 Staff Report - Strategic Plan 2019-2023 Outcomes

2019-04-08 Presentation - London Community Foundation-1

2019-04-08 Presentation - Back to the River-1

2019-04-08 Presentation - LAWC

2019-04-08 Presentation - Strat Plan-1

Moved by M. Cassidy

Seconded by E. Peloza

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the draft Council’s Strategic Plan 2019-2023:  Draft Outcomes, Expected Results and Strategies:

a)     the staff report dated April 8, 2019 entitled “Council’s Strategic Plan 2019-2023:  Updated Outcomes, Expected Results, Strategies, and Metrics:, BE RECEIVED;

b)     the attached revised “Council’s Strategic Plan 2019-2023:  Final Outcomes, Expected Results, Strategies, and Metrics” BE APPROVED with the exception of Strategies SOC-12, SOC-13, and GEO-21, and the Strategy under “Building a Sustainable City” for the “replacement of surface parking with efficient, convenient and cost-effective public parking resources to support business, personal and social activity in the Downtown (Downtown Parking Strategy)”;

c)    Strategies SOC-12 and SOC-13 BE APPROVED;

d)    Strategy GOE-21 BE APPROVED;

e)   the new Strategy under “Building a Sustainable City” for the “replacement of surface parking with efficient, convenient and cost-effective public parking resources to support business, personal and social activity in the Downtown (Downtown Parking Strategy)” BE APPROVED; and,

f)   the attached “Council Strategic Plan 2019-2023”, BE ADOPTED;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached presentation with respect to Back to the River from the Managing Director, Planning and City Planning;

it being further noted that Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached presentation from Martha Powell, President & CEO, London Community Foundation, and received a verbal delegation from F. Galloway with respect to Back to the River;

it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated April 4, 2019 and heard the attached presentation from M. Walker, Abused Women’s Centre, S. Yeo, and Dani Bartlett, Labour Programs & Services Coordinator, United Way Elgin Middlesex with respect to Snap Shot and for support for Anova and the London Abused Women’s Centre;

it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications dated April 4 and 5, 2019 and heard a verbal delegation from Robert Huber, President, Thames River Anglers Association with respect to One River, Environmental Assessment;

it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the following communications:

a communication dated April 2, 2019 from Elizabeth Gordon;

a communication dated April 1, 2019 from Steve Holland, President, CUPE 101;

a communication from Tim Kelly, Executive Director, Changing Ways;

a communication dated April 2, 2019 from John Pare, Chief of Police;

a communication dated April 2, 2019 from Linda MacDonald and Jeanne Sarson, Co-founders Persons Against Non-State Torture (NST) Human Rights Defenders;

a communication dated April 2, 2019 from Kelly Ziegner, Chief Executive Officer, United Way Elgin Middlesex;

a communication dated April 3, 2019 from Jeanette Westbrook, Survivor of Non State Torture, and Extreme Violence;

a communication from Sandy Levin regarding suggested changes to Strategic Plan metrics;

it being pointed out that the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, was received.

Motion Passed

Voting Record

Moved by M. van Holst

Seconded by A. Hopkins

That the request for delegation status from the London Community Foundation BE GRANTED for 10 Minutes.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by E. Peloza

That the request for delegation status from Robert Huber, President, Thames River Anglers Association, BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Squire

That the Strategic Plan section, Building a Sustainable City, Outcome 2, BSC-20 BE AMENDED to read: “Bring Londoners Back to the River by revitalizing the Thames River”, deleting “radiating from the Forks”; and by deleting metric #1, ”% of inaugural project at the Forks completed”.

Motion Failed (6 to 9)

Moved by E. Peloza

Seconded by J. Helmer

That the request for delegation status from Dani Bartlett, Labour Programs & Services Coordinator, United Way Elgin Middlesex, BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

Moved by M. Salih

Seconded by J. Helmer

That the attached strategic area of focus “Creating a Safe London for Women and Girls” BE INCLUDED in the Council Strategic Plan.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

Moved by Mayor E. Holder

Seconded by M. Salih

That the following action be taken with respect to the Strategic Plan:

a)     the following new Strategy and related Metrics BE ADDED to “Growing our Economy (GOE)”:

i)         Strategy

“Increase the employment rate for Londoners who are not currently participating in the workforce.”

ii)         Metrics

“% of Londoners aged 25-64 who are ‘not employed’

London’s participation rate

London’s unemployment rate”

b)       the following new Metric BE ADDED to Strategy “BSC-29 – Support Londoners to access affordable public transit where they live and work”:

i)        “BSC-29 Metric

% service hour improvements to industrial areas”

c)         the following actions be taken with respect to Strategy GOE-23:

i)         Strategy GOE-23 BE AMENDED to read as follows:

“Improve administrative and regulatory processes and by-law requirements to enhance London’s competitiveness”

ii)         Metrics related to GEO-23 BE AMENDED by adding the following new Metrics:

“% of building permit applications reviewed within legislated timeframes

% of development applications meeting Planning Act timeframes”

d)         the following new Strategy and related Metrics BE ADDED to “Building a Sustainable City (BSC)”:

i)         Strategy

“Replacement of surface parking with efficient, convenient, and cost-effective public parking resources to support business, personal and social activity in the Downtown (Downtown Parking Strategy).”

ii)         Metrics

“TBD”

e)         Strategy GOE-11 BE AMENDED to read as follows:

“Undertake regional planning partnerships with neighbouring municipalities and promote regional connectivity.”

Motion Passed

Voting Record of proposed Amendment

Moved by Mayor E. Holder

Seconded by M. Salih

The motion to approve parts a) b) c) and e) of the above-noted proposed amendment is put.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

Moved by Mayor E. Holder

Seconded by M. Cassidy

The motion to approve part d) of the above-noted proposed amendment is put.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

Voting Record of Item 3.1

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Turner

Motion to approve parts a), b) and f) of Item 3.1 is put.

“That, the following actions be taken with respect to the draft Council’s Strategic Plan 2019-2023:  Draft Outcomes, Expected Results and Strategies:

a)     the staff report dated April 8, 2019 entitled “Council’s Strategic Plan 2019-2023:  Updated Outcomes, Expected Results, Strategies, and Metrics:, BE RECEIVED;

b)     the attached revised “Council’s Strategic Plan 2019-2023:  Final Outcomes, Expected Results, Strategies and Metrics” BE APPROVED with the exception of Strategies SOC-12, SOC-13, and GEO-21, and the Strategy under “Building a Sustainable City” for the “replacement of surface parking with efficient, convenient and cost-effective public parking resources to support business, personal and social activity in the Downtown (Downtown Parking Strategy)”;

f)     the attached “Council Strategic Plan 2019-2023, BE ADOPTED;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached presentation with respect to Back to the River from the Managing Director, Planning and City Planning;

it being further noted that Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the attached presentation from Martha Powell, President & CEO, London Community Foundation, and received a verbal delegation from F. Galloway with respect to Back to the River;

it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated April 4, 2019 and heard the attached presentation from M. Walker, Abused Women’s Centre, S. Yeo, and Dani Bartlett, Labour Programs & Services Coordinator, United Way Elgin Middlesex with respect to Snap Shot and for support for Anova and the London Abused Women’s Centre;

it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications dated April 4 and 5, 2019 and heard a verbal delegation from Robert Huber, President, Thames River Anglers Association with respect to One River, Environmental Assessment;

it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received the following communications:

a communication dated April 2, 2019 from Elizabeth Gordon;

a communication dated April 1, 2019 from Steve Holland, President, CUPE 101;

a communication from Tim Kelly, Executive Director, Changing Ways;

a communication dated April 2, 2019 from John Pare, Chief of Police;

a communication dated April 2, 2019 from Linda MacDonald and Jeanne Sarson, Co-founders Persons Against Non-State Torture (NST) Human Rights Defenders;

a communication dated April 2, 2019 from Kelly Ziegner, Chief Executive Officer, United Way Elgin Middlesex;

a communication dated April 3, 2019 from Jeanette Westbrook, Survivor of Non State Torture, and Extreme Violence;

a communication from Sandy Levin regarding suggested changes to Strategic Plan metrics;

it being pointed out that the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, was received.”

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

Moved by A. Kayabaga

Seconded by J. Morgan

The motion to approve part c) of Item 3.1 is put.

“c)    Strategies SOC-12 and SOC-13 BE APPROVED;“

Motion Passed (13 to 0)

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

The motion to approve part d) of Item 3.1 is put.

“d)    Strategy GOE-21 BE APPROVED;“

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

Moved by J. Helmer

Seconded by E. Peloza

The motion to approve part e) of Item 3.1 is put.

“e)   the new Strategy under “Building a Sustainable City” for the “replacement of surface parking with efficient, convenient and cost-effective public parking resources to support business, personal and social activity in the Downtown (Downtown Parking Strategy)” BE APPROVED;“

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

4.   Items for Direction

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Helmer

That Items 4.2 through 4.7 BE APPROVED

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

4.2   Request for a Shareholder’s Meeting - London Hydro

2019-04-08 Submission -Shareholders Meeting - Hydro

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Helmer

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro Inc.:

a)         the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for London Hydro Inc. BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 24, 2019, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of London Hydro Inc. in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and

b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2018 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for London Hydro Inc. and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of London Hydro Inc. to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 28, 2019, from G. Valente, Chair, Board of Directors, London Hydro Inc., with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

4.3   Request for a Shareholder’s Meeting - London & Middlesex Community Housing

2019-04-08 Submission -Shareholders Meeting - LMCH

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Helmer

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Community Housing:

a)         the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Community Housing BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 24, 2019, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the London & Middlesex Community Housing in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and

b)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2018 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the London & Middlesex Community Housing and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the London & Middlesex Community Housing to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 20, 2019, from J. Browne, Chief Executive Officer, London & Middlesex Community Housing, with respect to this matter;

it being further noted that the London & Middlesex Community Housing requested delegation status at the Shareholder’s Meeting to present the Corporation’s Regeneration Plan.

Motion Passed

4.4   Composition of the London & Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH) Board of Directors

2019-04-08 Submission - Composition of LMCH Board

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Helmer

That the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward the necessary by-law at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to amend the Board Composition (section 6.2(c)) of the London & Middlesex Community Housing Board of Directors to increase the number of Directors from nine (9) to eleven (11) that would include one (1) additional member of Municipal Council and one (1) additional citizen-at-large.

Motion Passed

4.5   2nd Report of the Governance Working Group

2019-04-08 Staff Report - GWG Report 2

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Helmer

That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Governance Working Group from its meeting held on March 25, 2019:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Municipal Council resolution dated December 19, 2018 regarding a communication from Councillor M. van Holst with respect to Council expense restrictions and debate at Standing Committees:

i)       the discussion regarding the Council Members’ Expense Account BE REFERRED to a meeting of the Governance Working Group (GWG) to be held in the first quarter of 2020; and,

ii)     the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to report back to the May 6, 2019 meeting of the Governance Working Group (GWG) with proposed amendments to the Council Procedure By-law that would provide for non-members of a Standing Committee to participate in the debate regarding a matter before the Standing Committee; it being noted that the non-members would continue to not be permitted to vote on the matter at the Standing Committee meeting;

b)         the matter regarding the process for public appointments to Boards and Commissions BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Governance Working Group (GWG) when the Civic Administration submits a report on the processes other municipalities undertake to recruit and appoint members of the public to boards and commissions at the beginning of a Council term; and

c)         clauses 1.1 and 1.2 BE RECEIVED for information .

Motion Passed

4.6   Confirmation of Appointment to the Striking Committee

2019-04-08 Submission - Striking Committee

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Helmer

That the following representatives BE APPOINTED to the Striking Committee for the 2018-2022 Council term:

Skylar Franke - Urban League of London

Jasmine Ball - Pillar Nonprofit

Masoud Karimi - London District Labour Council

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated April 4, 2019 from Pillar Nonprofit Network regarding this matter;

it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated April 4, 2019 from the London District Labour Council regarding this matter; and,

it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 28, 2019 from the Urban League of London regarding this matter.

Motion Passed

4.7   Consideration of Appointment to the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area

2019-04-08 Submission - Hamilton Road BIA

Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by J. Helmer

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED to the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term ending November 15, 2022:

Councillor M. van Holst

Rick Pinheiro, Pinheiro Realty

Cassi Mask-Wildman, Evans Funeral Home

Jackie Stephens, SDI Group Inc.

Joseph Battaglia, Mortgage Intelligentia

David Cardoso, Danny’s Wine and Beer

Dann Burt, Ziebart

Jason Lessif, McDonald’s

George Karigan, East Side Bar and Grill

Katie Dean, Hamilton Road Legal Centre

Jim Semchism, Ealing Pharma Choice

Raphael Metron, Primeweb

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 29, 2018 from the Hamilton Road Business Improvement Area regarding this matter.

Motion Passed

4.1   Request for Councillor J. Morgan to be Appointed as Council Lead for the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget

2019-04-08 Submission - Appointment to Lead Budget 2020-2023

Moved by S. Lehman

Seconded by S. Hillier

That Councillor J. Morgan BE APPOINTED as the Council lead for the upcoming four-year Budget process (2020 to 2023 referred hereafter as the “Multi-Year Budget”), acting as Budget Chair with duties including coordination of Multi-Year Budget activities with the Civic Administration and the Chairing of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meetings where discussion and consideration of the adoption of the Multi-Year Budget takes place.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.   Adjournment

Moved by M. Salih

Seconded by P. Van Meerbergen

The meeting adjourned at 8:44 PM.