July 29, 2019, at 4:00 PM

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1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Consent

None.

3.   Scheduled Items

None.

4.   Items for Direction

4.1   Review of City Services for Potential Reductions and Eliminations

2019-07-29 Staff Report - Review of City Services

That the following actions be taken with respect to the review of City of London services for potential reductions and eliminations:

a)          the staff report dated July 29, 2019 detailing the cost savings and avoidance initiatives ongoing and recently undertaken by the City of London BE RECEIVED for information; and

b)         the following specific areas BE CONSIDERED for further review for potential service reductions and eliminations:

i)             the Downtown and Industrial CIPs, with consideration for a reduced level of subsidy;

ii)            Information Technology, with a report back with a summary of past initiatives and potential future review tools;

iii)           opportunities for a phased-in Tourism London funding reduction from the municipal levy, in light of new funding transferred to Tourism London from the Municipal Accommodation Tax;  and

iv)            a review of reserve funds with uncommitted balances, (excluding capital asset renewal/replacement funds, and capital asset growth funds) for an analysis of funding contributions to those funds where the annual contributions from the tax levy may be scaled back;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated July 25, 2019 and a verbal delegation from C. Butler, and a communication dated July 25, 2019 from W. H. Brock with respect to this matter.

Voting Record:

Moved by M. van Holst

Seconded by P. Squire

That the delegation request from C. Butler BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.

Motion Passed (9 to 3)

Moved by P. Squire

Seconded by S. Lewis

That the following BE ADDED to the service review list for consideration:

Information Technology, with a report back summary and potential future review tools

Motion Passed (8 to 4)

Moved by M. van Holst

Seconded by S. Lehman

That the following BE ADDED to the service review list for consideration:

Rescinding the Tree Protection By-law, with report back on possible cost savings that may result from the repeal of the By-law

Motion Failed (4 to 8)

Moved by S. Turner

Seconded by P. Squire

That the following BE ADDED to the service review list for consideration:

Opportunities for a phased-in Tourism London funding reduction from the municipal levy, in light of new funding transferred to Tourism London from the Municipal Accommodation Tax.

Motion Passed (8 to 4)

Moved by J. Morgan

Seconded by J. Helmer

That the following BE ADDED to the service review list for consideration:

A review of reserve funds with uncommitted balances, (excluding capital asset renewal/replacement funds, and capital asset growth funds) for an analysis of funding contributions to those funds where the annual contributions from the tax levy may be scaled back.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

Moved by M. Cassidy

Seconded by Mayor E. Holder

Motion that Part a) of the clause BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by M. Cassidy

Motion that Part b) i) of the clause BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

Moved by P. Squire

Seconded by S. Lehman

Motion that Part b) ii) of the clause BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (7 to 5)

Moved by S. Turner

Seconded by A. Hopkins

Motion that Part b) iii) of the clause BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (8 to 4)

Moved by E. Peloza

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion that Part b) iv) of the clause BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

Moved by E. Peloza

Seconded by S. Turner

Motion that the balance of the clause BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

4.2   Resignation from Councillor S. Hillier from the London Convention Centre Board of Directors

2019-07-29 Submission - Resignation from the LCC

2019-07-29 Ranked Ballot - LCC

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by S. Turner

That the following actions be taken with respect to the London Convention Centre Board:

a)     the resignation of Councillor S. Hiller, dated July 22, 2019, BE ACCEPTED; and

b)     Councillor S. Lehman BE APPOINTED to the above-noted Board for the term ending November 15, 2022, in accordance with the attached ballot summary.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

Voting Record:

Moved by S. Turner

Seconded by S. Lewis

That Stephen Turner and Steve Lehman, BE CONSIDERED for appointment to the London Convention Centre Board.

Motion Passed (11 to 0)

4.3   Confirmation of Appointments to the Old East Village Business Improvement Area

2019-07-29 Submission - Old East Village BIA

Moved by J. Helmer

Seconded by E. Peloza

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

Maria Drangova, Board Chair

Ken Keane, Board Treasurer

Henry Eastabrook, BIA Director

Rob Campbell, BIA Director

Heather Blackwell, BIA Director

Grant Maltman, BIA Director

Ellie Cook, BIA Director

Liliana Sanchez, BIA Director

John Parlow, BIA Director

Jamie Sinden, BIA Director

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a revised communication dated June 18, 2019 from J. Pastorius, General Manager, Old East Village Business Improvement Area, with respect to the above appointments.

Motion Passed (11 to 0)

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1   Middlesex-London Food Policy Council (Requires 1 Council Member)

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the matter of an appointment to the Middlesex London Food Policy Council BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the SPPC.

Motion Passed (11 to 0)

6.   Confidential (Enclosed for Members only.)

6.1   Confidential Trade Secret or Scientific, Technical, Commercial or Financial Information Belonging to the City / Labour Relations / Personal Matters/Identifiable Individual / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by E. Peloza

That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convene in Closed Session for the purpose of considering a matter pertaining to a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; a matter pertaining to an identifiable individual; employment-related matters; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.

Motion Passed (12 to 0)

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convened In Closed Session from 7:44 PM to 10:44 PM.

7.   Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 10:45 PM.