Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

That the following appointments BE MADE to the Community and Protective Services Committee for the term December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025: Councillor J. Pribil Councillor S. Trosow it being noted that Councillor D. Ferreira was appointed as Chair and Councillor H. McAlister as Vice Chair by Mayoral Decision 2024-011; it being further noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee will be comprised of four members of City Council, effective December 1, 2024 to November 30th, 2025 by Mayoral Decision 2024- 012.

That Madelyn Hertz BE APPOINTED to the Court of Revision for the term ending November 14, 2026. Yeas: (14): S. Lewis, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, S. Hillier, and J. Morgan Absent: (1): D. Ferreira

That the communication dated November 1, 2024 from Budget Chair E. Peloza and Deputy Mayor S. Lewis regarding the London Police Board Reserve Fund Balance BE RECEIVED.

That the London Police Services Board and the London Chief of Police BE REQUESTED to engage in a conversation to explore the process, legislation and any related matters pertaining to the possibility of a partial or full donation of a Light Armoured Vehicle for integration into the London Police fleet; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated November 1, 2024 from Budget Chair E. Peloza with respect to this matter.

That the communication dated November 6, 2024 with respect to Community Advisory Committees from Deputy Mayor S. Lewis and Councillor C. Rahman BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Governance Work Group.

That the motion be amended to change the direction to BE REVIEWED in part d), part e), and part f).

That part d) of the motion be approved and read as follows: d) the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee BE DISSOLVED effective April 2025, and update the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee’s terms of reference to include: responsibilities related to the welfare of animals in the community;

That part e) and part f) be approved and read as follows: e) the Ecological Community Advisory Committee BE DISSOLVED effective April 2025, and an Ecological Reference Group BE ESTABLISHED by Q2 2025 to provide technical advice on matters related to the City of London’s Official Plan, including the management of natural heritage systems, Environmentally Significant Areas, woodlands, and stream corridors; f) the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee (ITCAC) BE DISSOLVED effective April 2025, and a Mobility and Transportation Working Group be established by Q3 2025 tasked with providing advice to the Civic Administration on the implementation of the Master Mobility Plan, with representation from residents, the London Transit Commission, and other transportation partners. The working group shall meet at least three times annually, with an annual progress report to be presented to the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee (ICSC);

That the following it being noted part of the motion be approved: it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications from the following with respect to this matter: • a communication dated November 17, 2024 from A. Blosh.

That the balance of the motion be approved.

That pursuant to section 35.10 of the Council Procedure By-law, the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee decision with respect to item 4.5 having to do with receiving a communication from M. Blosh BE RECONSIDERED to provide for another vote.

it being further noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal delegation from B. Samuels, Chair, Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee with respect to this matter. Yeas: (13): S. Lewis, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, E. Peloza, S. Hillier, and J. Morgan Absent: (2): S. Franke, and D. Ferreira

That the motion be amended to include a new part vi) to read as follows: That the approved 2025 meeting calendar BE AMENDED by rescheduling the November 11th, 2025 meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to November 12th, and the November 12th, 2025 meeting of the Audit Committee to November 19th; Yeas: (13): S. Lewis, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, E. Peloza, S. Hillier, and J. Morgan Absent: (2): S. Franke, and D. Ferreira

That part iv) of the motion be approved and read as follows: iv) Standing Committee Service: Clarify that each Councillor shall serve on standing committees in addition to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, ensuring all standing committee positions are filled; and

That part v) of the motion be approved and read as follows: v) Efficient Meeting Management: Provide for the option to “Put the Question” at committees where all of Council constitutes the membership; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) receive a communication dated November 8, 2024 from Chair of SPPC, Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, Budget Chair E. Peloza, Councillors S. Lehman and C. Rahman with respect to this matter;

That part vi), as amended, be approved and read as follows: vi) that the approved 2025 meeting calendar BE AMENDED by rescheduling the November 11th, 2025 meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee to November 12th, and the November 12th, 2025 meeting of the Audit Committee to November 19th;

That the balance of the motion, as amended, be approved. Yeas: (11): S. Lewis, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, P. Van Meerbergen, E. Peloza, S. Hillier, and J. Morgan Nays: (2): S. Trosow, and A. Hopkins Absent: (2): S. Franke, and D. Ferreira

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.