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 (4 motions)
3 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of a consultant for the development of the Economic Development Strategy: a) Deloitte LLP BE APPOINTED as the Consultant to undertake the development of the Economic Development Strategy, for a total amount of $233,820.00 (excluding HST), in accordance with sections 15.3d and 12 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the funding for this assignment BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated April 10, 2025 as Appendix ‘A’; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the Economic Development Strategy project; d) the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That the appointment of a consultant for the development of the Economic Development Strategy BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Strategic Policy and Priorities Committee for Civic Administration to report back on proponents and their status as Canadian firms.
Moved by S. Trosow, seconded by A. Hopkins
Lost
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Submission – Economic Development Strategy: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the City of London’s contracted services with London Economic Development Corporation, TechAlliance and the Small Business Center to identify if any duplication in services exist and if any cost savings can be realized and report back to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; and b) Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review and report back on potential efficiency improvements in relation to economic development opportunities for agencies, boards, and commissions, including but not limited to the relationships between the Film and Music Offices, Tourism London and RBC Place. it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated January 27, 2025 from Councillor/Budget Chair E. Peloza and Councillor S. Lehman with respect to this matter.