Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report regarding the Strategic Plan Implementation Update BE RECEIVED for information.

That on the recommendation of the City Manager, report including the 2025 Resident Satisfaction Survey, BE RECEIVED for information.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the development of the Downtown Plan: a) the Downtown Plan: Phase 1 Background Study, including Appendix: B related to the Downtown Plan: Background Study BE RECEIVED for information; and b) the Civic Administration BE APPROVED to further explore the feasibility and implementation of additional quick start actions as identified in Appendix 8 of the Downtown Plan Background Study (Appendix B), and other actions included in section 2.4 of the report, within approved budgets and resources; it being noted that the Civic Administration continues to review and implement actions within approved budgets associated with supporting the downtown area and development of the downtown plan; it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications from the following individuals with respect to this matter:  a communication dated November 13, 2025 from G, Henderson, CEO, London Chamber of Commerce;  a communication dated November 14, 2025 from V. Smith, Interim Executive Director, London Downtown Business Association (LDBA);  a communication dated November 14, 2025 from B. Wludyka, Senior Property Manager, Citi Plaza London Inc.;  a communication dated November 14, 2025 from H. D. Chapman, Member of the Advisory Committee, London Downtown Strategic Master Plan, Scty, London Downtown Condominium Advocacy Group; and 

That the delegation requests from G. Henderson, CEO, London Chamber of Commerce and V. Smith, Interim Executive Director, London Downtown Business Association, BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.

That Lori Higgs and Marlene McGrath BE APPOINTED to Western University’s Board of Governors for the term July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2030; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated November 7, 2025 from A. Bryson, University Secretary, Western with respect to this matter.

That the communication dated November 7, 2025 from A. Bryson, University Secretary, Western with respect to appointment to the Western University Board of Governors BE RECEIVED and that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with a recruitment for community members and to bring forward the applications of Lori McGrath and Marlene McGrath to be considered at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.

That on the recommendation of London Convention Centre Corporation (RBC Place London) Board of Directors, the following actions be taken: a) the memo dated October 27, 2025, from Darrin Pollard, CEO, RBC Place London, appended to the report as Appendix ‘A’ with respect to the RBC Place London Board Appointment Recommendations and Appointments BE RECEIVED; b) the resignation of Linda Nicholls from RBC Place London BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated October 2, 2025, appended to the report as Appendix ‘B’, from Linda Nicholls with respect to this matter; and c) the following appointments to the Board of Directors BE CONFIRMED: i) Ryan Bennett (Finance) as a Class 3 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2028; ii) Eunju Yi (Arts & Culture) as a Class 2 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2027; iii) Kara Heddle (Communications) as a Class 2 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2027; iv) Ross de Gannes (Business/Finance) to Board Chair for the term ending November 30, 2027; v) Mary Lynn Stuckey (Health Care) to Board Vice-Chair for the term ending November 30, 2027; vi) Melissa Maloney (Business/Entrepreneur) as a Class 1 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2026; and vii) Candace Miller (Education) as a Class 1 Board member for the term ending November 30, 2026.

That the following actions BE ADOPTED with respect to the communication dated November 4, 2025 from Councillor A. Hopkins and Mayor J. Morgan regarding support for the Elected Respect Campaign and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's Healthy Democracy Project: WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; AND WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; AND WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; AND WHEREAS social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; AND WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; AND WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton

That Mayor J. Morgan BE ENDORSED to seek membership on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSCLCI); it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated November 3, 2025 from Mayor J. Morgan with respect to this matter. Yeas: (13): S. Lewis, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, S. Hillier, and J. Morgan Nays: (1): S. Stevenson Absent: (1): E. Peloza

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.