January 23, 2023, at 4:00 PM

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The meeting is called to order at 4:03 PM, it being noted that Councillors P. Van Meerbergen, D. Ferreira and S. Hillier were in remote attendance; it being further noted that Councillor S. Franke was in remote attendance after 8:00 PM.

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

2023-01-23 Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan final

2023-01-23 Appendices - Areas of Focus, Outcomes, and Expected Results final

4.1   Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Setting the Strategic Areas of Focus, Outcomes and Expected Results

Moved by S. Lehman

Seconded by S. Lewis

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan:

a)    the report, entitled “Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Strategic Areas of Focus, Outcomes, and Expected Results” BE RECEIVED for information; and,

b)    the draft strategic areas of focus, outcomes, and expected results for the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, excluding the Wellbeing and Safety strategic area of focus,  BE CONSIDERED and BE SHARED with the community to seek feedback;

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a staff presentation with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

Additional Votes:


Moved by A. Hopkins

Seconded by S. Franke

That the SPPC recess at this time.

Motion Passed

The SPPC recesses at 6:05 PM; the SPPC reconvenes at 6:42 PM.


Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That pursuant to section 33.8 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Committee BE PERMITTED to proceed beyond 11:00 PM.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)


Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Stevenson

That the draft “Wellbeing and Safety” strategic focus BE AMENDED in Outcome 1, Expected Results, part e) by removing the words “noise reduction”.

Motion Passed (10 to 4)


Moved by C. Rahman

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That the draft strategic area of focus, Wellbeing and Safety, including draft outcomes and expected results, BE CONSIDERED and BE SHARED with the community to seek feedback., excluding part e) of Expected Results.

London has safe, vibrant, and healthy neighbourhoods and communities.

Expected Results:

  • Londoners feel safe across the city, in the core, and in their neighbourhoods and communities.

  • Londoners have a strong sense of belonging and sense of place.

  • Londoners have safe access to public spaces, services, and supports that increase their wellbeing and quality of life.

  • Improved emergency services response time and reporting

  • Improved park maintenance and garbage collection

  • Improved boulevard and bus shelter maintenance and garbage collection

  • Improved wayfinding and walkability

Motion Passed (14 to 0)


Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by E. Peloza

That the draft “Wellbeing and Safety” strategic focus Outcome 1, Expected Results, part e) of Outcome 1, BE APPROVED.

e)  Improved traffic safety, traffic calming

Motion Passed (13 to 1)


5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.   Adjournment

Moved by H. McAlister

Seconded by S. Stevenson

The meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Motion Passed

The meeting adjourned at 11:45 PM.