March 28, 2023, at 4:00 PM

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The meeting is called to order at 4:02 PM, it being noted Councillors S. Hillier and P. Van Meerbergen were in remote attendance; it being further noted that Councillor E. Peloza was in remote attendance after 7:15 PM

1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

Moved by S. Trosow

Seconded by C. Rahman

That pursuant to section 27.6 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Committee BE PERMITTED to change the order of business to deal with Item 5.1 prior to Item 4.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

2.   Consent

Moved by E. Peloza

Seconded by S. Lehman

That Items 2.1 and 2.2, BE APPROVED

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

2.1   Music Incubation

2023-03-28 Staff Report - Music Incubation

Moved by E. Peloza

Seconded by S. Lehman

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the report dated March 28, 2023, with respect to Music Incubation, the following actions be taken:

a)    the above noted report BE RECEIVED;

b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a Creative Sector Incubator proposal; and,

c)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue discussions with provincial and federal decision-makers to explore investment opportunities.

Motion Passed

2.2   3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

2023-03-28 DIACAC Report

Moved by E. Peloza

Seconded by S. Lehman

That the 3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 9, 2023 BE RECEIVED for information.

Motion Passed

3.   Scheduled Items

None.

4.   Items for Direction

4.1   Council’s Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan

2023-03-28 Staff Report - Draft Strat Plan

Moved by H. McAlister

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That, the following actions be take with respect to the Council’s Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan:

a)    the staff report dated March 28, 2023 entitled “Council’s Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan” BE RECEIVED for information;

b)    the attached revised “Council’s Draft Strategic Plan 2023-2027: Strategic Areas of Focus, Outcomes, Expected Results, Strategies and Metrics” BE REFERRED to the April 17, 2023 meeting of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.

it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a staff presentation and a communication dated March 24, 2023 from C. Butler with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

ADDITIONAL VOTES:

Moved by H. McAlister

Seconded by S. Trosow

That, the Strategic Area of Focus: Housing and Homelessness, Outcome 3, Expected Result 3.1, BE AMENDED in the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, to add a new Draft Strategy e) “apply the equity tool considering the people experiencing mobility poverty, consistent with The London Plan”.

Motion Passed (9 to 5)

Moved by S. Trosow

Seconded by H. McAlister

That the Committee recess at this time.

Motion Passed

The Committee recesses at 6:04 PM and reconvenes at 6:39 PM.

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That, the Strategic Area of Focus: Economic Growth, Culture and Prosperity, Outcome 4, Expected Result 4.3, Metric b) “sq. ft of commercial space occupied vs vacant, ground level and upper floors, BE REMOVED from the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan”.

Motion Failed (7 to 7)

Moved by S. Trosow

Seconded by S. Lewis

That the Committee recess at this time.

Motion Passed

The Committee recesses at 8:28 PM and reconvenes at 8:42 PM.

4.2   Consideration of Appointment to the London Police Services Board (Requires 1 Member)

Moved by S. Trosow

Seconded by P. Cuddy

That Ryan Gauss BE APPOINTED to the London Police Services Board for the term ending November 14, 2026.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

ELECTION #1

Consideration of appointment to the London Police Services Board.

Majority Winner: No majority

ELECTION #2

Consideration of appointment to the London Police Services Board.

Majority Winner: Ryan Gauss

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

2023-03-28 Submission - Request for Shareholders Meeting-LMCH

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by H. McAlister

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Community Housing:

a)      the 2022 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 20, 2023, 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 2022 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 15, 2023, from P. Chisholm, Chief Executive Officer, London & Middlesex Community Housing, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed (14 to 0)

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1   (ADDED) Request to Declare a State of Emergency regarding Housing

Moved by S. Franke

Seconded by C. Rahman

That, the following actions be taken with respect the Request to Declare a State of Emergency Regarding Housing:

a)    the presentations from Claire Wittnebel and Jeff Hanks, Co-organizer, London Regional Social Forum with respect to declaring a State of Emergency Regarding Housing BE RECEIVED;

b)    Council recognizes that there is an untenable emergency in our city related to housing and homelessness.  Therefore, Council remains committed to addressing this significant issue, and the following concrete actions BE ENDORSED:

i)    supporting the Whole of Community System Response, including allocating $2.8 million to kickstart work and committing to future funding;

ii)    advocating to provincial and federal government for more funding and support in building affordable housing and to provide increased levels of healthcare to assist with mental health and addiction

iii)   achieving our Roadmap to 3,000 affordable housing units by 2026;

iv)   achieving our Housing Pledge of 47,000 in the next decade;

v)    working with and supporting non-profits who are providing housing and support services; and

vi)   other opportunities to find housing and homelessness solutions.

Motion Passed (15 to 0)

At 4:35 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan, places Councillor E. Peloza in the Chair.

At 4:40 PM, His Worship Mayor J. Morgan resumes the Chair.

ADDITIONAL VOTES:

Moved by D. Ferreira

Seconded by H. McAlister

That the delegations regarding housing BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.

Motion Passed (14 to 1)

6.   Confidential (Enclosed for Members only.)

Moved by C. Rahman

Seconded by S. Trosow

That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convenes In Closed Session to consider the following:

6.1  Personal Matters/Identifiable Individual

A matter pertaining to personal matters, including information regarding an identifiable individual, with respect to employment-related matters; 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 (14 to 0)

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convenes In Closed Session from 9:11 PM to 10:09 PM.

7.   Adjournment

Moved by S. Franke

Seconded by D. Ferreira

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

Motion Passed

The meeting adjourned at 10:09 PM.