Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a delegation from Dr. Jackie Schleifer Taylor, President and CEO, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) with respect to the future of health care.

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the City of London Municipal Housing Target: a) the staff report BE RECEIVED for information; b) a pledge to accelerate the housing supply of 47,000 units in our community by 2031 BE ADOPTED in response to the Minister of Municipal Affairs letter dated October 25, 2022; c) the Mayor BE DIRECTED to complete a letter in response to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, by March 1, 2023, highlighting Council’s pledge and the strategies and actions that the City will take to accelerate the supply of new housing; d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a Housing Supply Action Plan working with the Housing Supply Reference Group described in Appendix ‘B’ Housing Supply and Affordability Framework; it being noted that the Housing Supply Reference Group may expand to include additional members as may be appropriate, including but not limited to a member from the not-for-profit housing sector and a member involved in housing supply/housing research; and, e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to establish an Affordable Housing Reference Group described in Appendix ‘B’ Housing Supply and Affordability Framework to support the ongoing Roadmap to 3000 Affordable Units; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal update from M. Wallace, Executive Director, London Development Institute (LDI) with respect to this matter.

That the delegation request from Mr. M. Wallace, London Development Institute (LDI), BE APPROVED to be heard at this time.

That part d) BE AMENDED to include the following: "it being noted that the Housing Supply Reference Group may expand to include additional members as may be appropriate, including but not limited to a member from the not-for-profit housing sector and a member involved in housing supply/housing research."

Delegation request from J. Rodger, Executive Director, Anova and J. Dunn, Executive Director, London Abused Women's Centre BE APPROVED to be heard at this time. Yeas: (14): J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): S. Lehman

That the SPPC recess at this time, for thirty minutes.

That the Draft Vision Statement BE AMENDED to remove the words "and overcoming challenges" to read as follows: London is a sustainable city within a thriving region, committed to innovation and providing a safe, affordable, welcoming, and healthy future for today and for the next generation.

That the Draft Mission Statement BE AMENDED to add "and build a strong and vibrant community through" and replacing the word "public" with "city" to read as follows: "Our mission is to improve the quality of life and build a strong and vibrant community through bold, proactive, and accountable city services."

That all three Draft Value sets BE REFERRED to the Municipal Council meeting of February 14, for consideration.

That the following Draft Vision and Mission BE ACCEPTED for additional consultation with the public: Vision London is a sustainable city within a thriving region, committed to innovation and providing a safe, affordable, welcoming, and healthy future for today and for the next generation. Mission Our mission is to improve the quality of life and build a strong and vibrant community through bold, proactive, and accountable city services.

That the SPPC recess at this time

That the attached, revised draft Strategic Areas of Focus, Outcomes and Expected Results BE SHARED with the community to continue to seek feedback.

That the staff report and presentation BE RECEIVED.

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report with respect to the developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Community Engagement Update BE RECEIVED for information.

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report with respect to developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Tabling Draft Strategies BE RECEIVED for information. Yeas: (13): J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Absent: (2): S. Lehman, and P. Van Meerbergen

That the following actions be taken with respect to the London Police Services Board: a) the communication dated January 25, 2023 from S. Toth BE RECEIVED; b) the resignation of Susan Toth from the London Police Services Board BE ACCEPTED, effective January 31, 2023; and, c) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to advertise in the usual manner to solicit applications for appointment to the Police Services Board, with applications to be brought forward to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for consideration; it being noted that the process promoting board, commission and committee applications has expanded to include circulations by People Services and the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Unit, and will be done in alignment with the section 29 (1) of the Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act, 2019.

That pursuant to section 33.8 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Committee BE PERMITTED to proceed beyond 11:00 PM.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the resolution letter related to the 4th and 1st Reports of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee (ECAC): a) the above noted resolution letter, BE RECEIVED; and, b) Dr. E. Dusenge BE APPOINTED to the Ecological Community Advisory Committee for the term ending February 2024.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Municipal Council resolution from its meeting held on January 24, 2023 regarding the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee (ITCAC): a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make necessary arrangements for hybrid meeting accommodations for all community advisory committees, allowing members to attend virtually or in-person as they individually choose, no later than the end of Q2 2023; b) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to develop a "standing delegation" at standing committee meetings, for each Community Advisory Committee; and, c) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to investigate and report back to the ITCAC with respect to a Zoom license for the ITCAC sub- committee use.

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.