April 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM
Present:
J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira
Absent:
S. Stevenson, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Hillier
Also Present:
Oneida Nation Council: Chief T. Cornelius, R. Antone, M. Deleary, B. Doxtator, C. Doxtator, H. Elijah, A. George-Antone, D. Hill
Remote Attendance:
A. Barbon, S. Corman, S. Govindaraj, E. Hunt, S. King, P. Ladouceur, S. Mathers, J. Paradis, T. Pollitt, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, N. Smith, S. Spring, J. Taylor
The meeting is called to order at 5:22 PM; it being noted that the 8th Special Council Meeting was held at the Oneida Community Centre, 2017 Ball Park Rd, Oneida Nation of the Thames
1. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
That is BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. Recognitions
Mayor J. Morgan presented a white pine sapling which represents peace and a traditional gift of tobacco. Chief T. Cornelius presented a woven Haudenosaunee Wampum Belt which represents a historic peace agreement between four First Nations.
3. Communications and Petitions
None.
4. Motions of Which Notice is Given
5. Items for Discussion
5.1 Shared Environmental Concerns
That it BE NOTED a general discussion was held with respect to this matter.
5.2 Housing Initiatives for First Nations Communities
That it BE NOTED a general discussion was held with respect to this matter.
At 6:15 PM, Councillor S. Lehman leaves the meeting.
At 6:30 PM, Councillor A. Hopkins leaves the meeting.
5.3 REVISED - Office Space for Oneida Nation of the Thames to Provide Services for their Members
That it BE NOTED a general discussion was held with respect to this matter.
5.4 Collaborative Communication to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to Request Changes to the Municipal Act, 2001 to Facilitate Meetings between First Nations and Municipalities
Motion made by H. McAlister
Seconded by P. Cuddy
That with respect to facilitation of meetings between First Nations and Municipalities, the following actions be taken:
a) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to write a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, proposing changes to the Municipal Act, 2001, to better facilitate meetings between First Nations and Municipal Councils in Ontario; and
b) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to advocate via the Ontario Big City Mayors Caucus and the Association of Municipalities Ontario for changes to the Municipal Act, 2001 to better facilitate meetings between First Nations and Municipal Councils in Ontario.
Motion Passed
6. Reports
None.
7. Added Reports
None.
8. Deferred Matters
None.
9. Enquiries
None.
10. Emergent Motions
None.
11. By-laws
Motion made by C. Rahman
Seconded by S. Franke
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 123, BE APPROVED.
Motion Passed
Motion made by S. Franke
Seconded by P. Cuddy
That Second Reading of Bill No. 123, BE APPROVED.
Motion Passed
Motion made by E. Peloza
Seconded by D. Ferreira
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 123, BE APPROVED.
Motion Passed
The following Bill is enacted as a By-law of The Corporation of the City of London:
Bill No. 123
By-law No. A.-8484-85 - A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 17th day of April, 2024. (City Clerk)
12. Adjournment
Motion made by P. Cuddy
Seconded by S. Franke
That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.
Motion Passed
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 PM.