December 17, 2019, at 4:00 PM
Present:
E. Holder, M. van Holst, S. Lewis, M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, J. Morgan, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Turner, E. Peloza, A. Kayabaga, S. Hillier
Absent:
P. Squire
Also Present:
M. Hayward, G. Bailey, A.L. Barbon, B. Barr, B. Card, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, J. Davies, A. Dunbar, J. Fleming, M. Galczynski, M. Guzy, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, P. McKague, B. Martin, J. Millson, D. O’Brien, B. O’Hagan, C. Saunders, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, S. Stafford, B. Westlake-Power, P. Yeoman
Remote Attendance:
The meeting is called to order at 4:04 PM.
1. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that some Members advised of potential pecuniary interests that would be noted specifically throughout the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget consideration process.
2. Consent
2.1 Review of City Services for Potential Reductions and Eliminations - Downtown and Industrial Lands Community Improvement Plans (CIPs)
2019-12-17 Staff Report - Review of City Services
Moved by J. Helmer
Seconded by S. Hillier
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated December 17, 2019 with respect to reviewing the development charges grant programs available through the City of London’s Downtown and Industrial Lands Community Improvement Plans to consider a reduced level of subsidy BE RECEIVED for information;
it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a delegation from C. Butler with respect to this matter.
Vote:
Yeas: Absent: S. Lewis P. Squire S. Hillier A. Kayabaga E. Peloza P. Van Meerbergen S. Lehman Mayor E. Holder M. van Holst M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan A. Hopkins,S. Turner
Motion Passed (14 to 0)
Additional votes:
Moved by S. Turner
Seconded by A. Hopkins
That the request for delegation status from C. Butler BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: Absent: S. Lewis Mayor E. Holder P. Squire S. Hillier A. Kayabaga E. Peloza P. Van Meerbergen S. Lehman M. van Holst M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan A. Hopkins,S. Turner
Motion Passed (13 to 1)
3. Scheduled Items
3.1 Tabling of the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget (Tax Supported, Water and Wastewater and Treatment)
2019-12-17 Presentation - 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget Tabling-1
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget, including the Tax-Supported Operating, Capital, Water and Wastewater Treatment Budgets:
a) the Draft Budget documents BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED to the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget process;
b) the attached overview presentation by the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE RECEIVED; and,
c) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements to schedule a second Public Participation Meeting at a Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting to be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020 commencing at 6:00 PM, to receive further public input regarding the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget;
it being noted that the following documents were provided to the Members, and are available on the City website: the 2020-2023 Draft Tax Supported Budget; 2020-2023 Draft Water and Wastewater & Treatment Budget and 2020-2023 Draft Business Cases.
Motion Passed
Voting Record:
Moved by Mayor E. Holder
Seconded by S. Lehman
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget, including the Tax-Supported Operating, Capital, Water and Wastewater Treatment Budgets:
a) the Draft Budget documents BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED to the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget process;
b) the attached overview presentation by the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE RECEIVED.
Vote:
Yeas: Absent: S. Lewis P. Squire S. Hillier A. Kayabaga E. Peloza P. Van Meerbergen S. Lehman Mayor E. Holder M. van Holst M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan A. Hopkins,S. Turner
Motion Passed (14 to 0)
Moved by J. Morgan
Seconded by J. Helmer
That the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements to schedule a second Public Participation Meeting at a Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting to be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020 commencing at 6:00 PM, to receive further public input regarding the 2020-2023 Multi-Year Budget.
Vote:
Yeas: Absent: S. Lewis P. Squire S. Hillier A. Kayabaga E. Peloza P. Van Meerbergen S. Lehman Mayor E. Holder M. van Holst M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan A. Hopkins,S. Turner
Motion Passed (14 to 0)
Moved by J. Morgan
Seconded by S. Lewis
That the committee recess at this time for fifteen minutes.
Vote:
Yeas: Absent: S. Lewis P. Squire S. Hillier A. Kayabaga E. Peloza P. Van Meerbergen S. Lehman Mayor E. Holder M. van Holst M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan A. Hopkins,S. Turner
Motion Passed (14 to 0)
3.2 Delegation - Bill Rayburn, CAO, Middlesex County and Chair of the Middlesex-London Emergency Services Authority
Moved by S. Turner
Seconded by S. Hillier
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2020-2023 Middlesex-London Paramedics Services Budget, submitted by Middlesex County:
a) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to submit a letter to Middlesex County Council seeking:
i) consideration that any approved increases to the Middlesex-London Paramedic Services Budget not exceed the percentage increase provided for by the Ministry of Health; and,
ii) the current funding ratio for the Province and the municipalities for the provision of services be maintained;
b) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to submit a letter to the Minister of Health seeking clarification as to the level of funding that would be provided for inflationary and service level increases for the provision of paramedic services;
c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to investigate and report back through the Community and Protective Services Committee, on options that might be available to the City of London to increase the City’s involvement in the management oversight and service delivery functions of the Middlesex-London Paramedic Services; and
d) the attached presentation from the Chief Administrative Officer of the County of Middlesex and the Chair of the Middlesex-London Emergency Services Authority BE RECEIVED.
Vote:
Yeas: Absent: S. Lewis P. Squire S. Hillier A. Kayabaga E. Peloza P. Van Meerbergen S. Lehman Mayor E. Holder M. van Holst M. Salih J. Helmer M. Cassidy J. Morgan A. Hopkins,S. Turner
Motion Passed (14 to 0)
4. Items for Direction
None.
5. Deferred Matters/Additional Business
None.
6. Adjournment
The meeting adjourns at 7:26 PM.