Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That consent items 2.3 and 2.4 BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager of Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the Alcohol in City Facilities report BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the communication dated March 7, 2025 with respect to engagement with Agencies, Boards and Commissions from Councillor E. Peloza and Mayor J. Morgan BE RECEIVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the amendment be amended to include a new part iii) to read as follows: iii) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to advocate to the Provincial government to provide funding to help offset the London Police Service’s operating budget, not dissimilar to financial supports provided in 2024 to 330 small and rural municipalities to help offset costs of police services provided by the Ontario Provincial Police.
Moved by J. Morgan, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
That the motion be amended to read as follows: the Mayor and the London Police Services Board BE REQUESTED to advocate to the Provincial government with regards to the London Police Services budget on the following items: i) contribute Provincial funding to the Emergency Services training centre; ii) contribute Provincial funding to integrated mental health workers (COAST); and iii) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to advocate to the Provincial government to provide funding to help offset the London Police Service’s operating budget, not dissimilar to financial supports provided in 2024 to 330 small and rural municipalities to help offset costs of police services provided by the Ontario Provincial Police; it being noted that any cost recovery would be directed to lowering the property tax rate for 2026
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by H. McAlister
Carried
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That the delegation request from C. Butler BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
The motion be amended to include a new part that reads as follows: That the proposed By-law No. CPOL.-46-242 being “Surplus/Deficit Policy” BE FURTHER AMENDED to reduce the contribution to the Unfunded Liability Reserve Fund to 17% and dedicate 3% to the Community Investment Reserve Fund
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
That the March 10, 2025 Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.