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 (15 motions)
14 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the staff report dated March 26, 2018, entitled “Arrangements for the City of London to Become a Sanctuary City/Access to Service Without Fear City” BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration in order for the Civic Administration to report back on next steps for London to become a Sanctuary City, including details on modelling options and associated costing, for consideration at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.
Moved by T. Park, seconded by B. Armstrong
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff report dated March 26, 2018, providing an update on the London Community Grants Program, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by M. Cassidy, seconded by T. Park
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the selection of a consultant to undertake the City of London Service Review (RFP 18-04): a) the proposal submitted by KPMG LLP, 1400 – 140 Fullarton Street London, ON N6A 5P2 to provide consulting services for the City of London Service Review, at their proposed fees of $260,000.00 (excluding HST), BE ACCEPTED in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) the financing for the project BE APPROVED in accordance with the “Sources of Financing Report” as appended to the staff report dated March 26, 2018 as Appendix “A”; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; d) approval herein given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal agreement or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to the subject matter of this approval; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract, statement of work or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by T. Park
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the recommended next steps associated with the Community Economic Road Map, as outlined in the staff report dated March 26, 2018, BE ENDORSED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard the attached update from the Director, Community and Economic Innovation with respect to this matter.
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by H. Usher
Carried
That the City Manager BE DIRECTED to report back on winding up the Community Economic Road Map as it is currently constituted by: a) working with relevant stakeholders to take a leadership role on relevant items of value. b) tasking the Civic Administration with relevant components of the roadmap that add value; c) clarifying the roles of City of London funded economic development organizations by reviewing and updating purchase of service agreements and by ensuring service contracts have appropriate measures, targets, and Council reporting requirements; and d) the attached presentation by the Director, Community and Economic Innovation, and the associated staff report dated March 26,2018, from the City Manager, BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Morgan, seconded by V. Ridley
Lost
That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) heard the attached presentation from Dr. Michael Strong and Dr. David Hill, London Medical Network, with respect to the London Medical Network.
Moved by M. van Holst, seconded by H. Usher
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) heard the attached presentation from K. Lakhotia, President and CEO, London Economic Development Corporation
Moved by B. Armstrong, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) heard the attached presentation from S. Pellarin, Executive Director, London Small Business Centre
Moved by H. Usher, seconded by M. van Holst
Carried
That it BE NOTED that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) heard the attached presentation from M. Sinclair, President, TechAlliance
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by M. Salih
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors: a) the resignation of C. Meetun BE ACCEPTED; b) the communication dated March 15, 2018, from M. Buzzelli, Chair, Board of Directors, London and Middlesex Housing Corporation of Directors, BE RECEIVED; and
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by T. Park
Carried
c) selection of a member to fill the current vacancy on the London Middlesex Housing Corporation BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee in order to allow time for the Council Members to receive additional information regarding eligibility of certain applicants to fill the vacancy.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by B. Armstrong
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2017 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation: a) the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 25, 2018, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration and the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16; and b) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide notice of the 2017 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation and to invite the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation to attend at the Annual Meeting and present the report of the Board in accordance with the Shareholder Declaration; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated March 15, 2018, from M. Buzzelli, Chair, Board of Directors, London & Middlesex Housing Corporation, with respect to this matter.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by T. Park
Carried
That David Smith BE APPOINTED to the London Convention Centre Board of Directors as the Health Care Representative, effective April 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018.
Moved by J. Helmer, seconded by T. Park
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Governance Working Group, from its meeting held on March 5, 2018: a) the actions outlined in the revised Council Policy Index appended to the Governance Working Group report dated March 5, 2018 as Appendix “A”, with respect to the Council Policy Manual Modernization process, BE APPROVED with the exception of the Policy related to the dedication of Fire Halls, which is not to be repealed at this point in time in order to allow further review of this matter prior to any action being taken; it being noted that the following revisions are highlighted in bold on Appendix “A”: it being further noted that this would not preclude any future policy amendments that the Municipal Council deems appropriate: • “Requiring Building Permits for Buildings Constructed More Than One Year Prior” – revise so that the policy is no longer embodied in a communication to a Council Member, but rather in a standard corporate template; • “Free Downtown Parking During Christmas Season” – revise as needed to ensure that the policy reflects current need and practices; • “Public Notification Policy for Construction Projects” – revise to reflect the direction in a Council resolution dated November 21, 2017; • “Mayor – Contracted Staff” – revise, if needed, subsequent to review to ensure that the existing policy appropriately addresses corporate needs; • “Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy – the Civic Administration to compile a com
Moved by V. Ridley, seconded by J. Helmer
Carried
That the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convene in closed session for the purpose of considering the following matters: 6.1. Land Acquisition/Disposition/Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice A matter pertaining to instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition or disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition or disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition or disposition of land the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition or disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value; information concerning the proposed acquisition or disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the