Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

That Consent items 2.1 to 2.3 BE APPROVED.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC): a) the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) BE HELD at a meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on June 18, 2024, for the purpose of receiving the report from the Board of Directors of the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) 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 2023 Annual Meeting to the Board of Directors for the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC) and to invite the President and CEO and the Board/Chair 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 April 22, 2024, from M. Feldberg, President and CEO, Housing Development Corporation, London, with respect to this matter.

That on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report, including the updated 2023-2027 Implementation Plan, BE RECEIVED for information.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee from its meeting held on May 9, 2024: a) the ability to have a formal introduction of potential candidates for the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee (DIACAC) BE REFERRED to the Governance Working Group for inclusion with the review of the DIACAC Terms of Reference; and b) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 6.1 and 7.1 BE RECEIVED.

That the following actions be taken with respect to London Hydro Inc.: a) the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 28, 2024 as Appendix “A” entitled “A by-law to ratify and confirm the Annual Resolutions of the Shareholder of London Hydro Inc.” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held June 4, 2024; b) the presentation by V. Sharma, CEO and C. Graham, Board Chair, London Hydro Inc., BE RECEIVED; c) the 2023 Annual Report on Finance BE RECEIVED; and d) the communication from London Hydro Inc. regarding the Election of Directors BE RECEIVED. Yeas: (14): S. Lewis, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, P. Van Meerbergen, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, S. Hillier, and J. Morgan Nays: (1): S. Stevenson

That pursuant to section 36.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, London Hydro Inc. BE PERMITTED to speak an additional 5 minutes with respect to the London Hydro Inc. presentation and 2023 Annual Report.

That pursuant to section 31.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor S. Stevenson BE PERMITTED to speak an additional 5 minutes with respect to this matter.

That the following actions be taken with respect to London Hydro Inc. 2023 General Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions: a) the proposed by-law BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for consideration; and b) Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to retain a forensic accountant to confirm London Hydro Inc.’s statement that there has been no change in how London Hydro discloses the fair value of the debt as of December 31, 2022 and report back to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee. it being noted the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal report from V. Sharma, CEO London Hydro and Connie Graham, Chair London Hydro Inc.'s Board of Directors.

The delegation request from K. Frye, Associate, Trinity Centres Foundation be heard at this time.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the presentation dated May 28, 2024, Creative Sector Incubation Hub - Trinity Centres Foundation Business Plan: a) the presentation from the Trinity Centres Foundation on behalf of St. Paul Cathedral, Creative Sector Incubation Hub Business Plan BE RECEIVED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to appoint a municipal lead to support the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) grant application, it being noted that no financial contribution will be made by the City toward the FCM grant application; it being noted that when feasible, expediting the permitting and re-zoning processes for housing, outdoor activations, and the creative hub may be considered by Civic Administration; it being further noted the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee heard a verbal delegation from K. Frye, Associate, Trinty Centres Foundation - Creative Sector Incubation Hub Business Plan.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the Governance Working Group from its meeting held on May 13, 2024: a) the following actions be taken with respect to the report dated May 13, 2024, Council Policy: Remuneration of Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members: i) the office space, technology, and ward expense allowances BE REMOVED from the scope of this review of Council Compensation; ii) a Councillor Job Description Subcommittee BE FORMED and tasked with creating a draft job description for consideration at the June 24, 2024 meeting of the Governance Working Group; and iii) that Councillors J. Pribil, A. Hopkins, and Councillor C. Rahman BE APPOINTED to the sub-committee; it being noted that Councillor C. Rahman will serve as Chair of the subcommittee; b) the following actions be taken with respect to the Deferred Matters List dated May 13, 2024: i) the Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED; ii) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to include in the updated General Policy for Community Advisory Committees that all community advisory committee appointments beginning or mid-term be considered by the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; and iii) the delegation request from Bill Brock BE REFERRED to the June 24, 2024 meeting of the Governance Working Group for consideration; c) clause 1.1 BE RECEIVED.

That the communication from J. Zaifman, CEO, London Home Builders' Association with respect to Future Planning and Growing Hydro Requirements for the Homebuilding Industry BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication date May 22, 2024 from J. Vanderbaan, Vice President, Operations & Planning, London Hydro Inc. with respect to this matter.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Committee of Revision/Court of Revision: a) the communication dated May 7, 2024 from D. Millar BE RECEIVED; b) the resignation from D. Millar from the Committee of Revision/Court of Revision BE ACCEPTED; and c) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to advertise in the usual manner to solicit applications for appointment to the Committee of Revision/Court of Revision, with applications to be brought forward to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for consideration. 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, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Absent: (1): J. Morgan

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Eldon House Board of Directors: a) the communication dated May 7, 2024 from D. Millar BE RECEIVED; b) the resignation of Don Millar and Doug Fleming from Eldon House Board of Directors BE ACCEPTED; c) the communication dated May 17, 2024 from J. O'Neil, Interim Chair, Board Treasurer and M. Halliday, Board Secretary, Eldon House BE RECEIVED; and d) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to delay the advertisement to the Eldon House Board until September 2024; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated May 17, 2024 from J. O'Neil, Interim Chair, Board Treasurer and M. Halliday, Board Secretary, Eldon House with respect to this matter.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the London & Middlesex Community Housing: a) the resignation of John Corboy from the London & Middlesex Community Housing Board of Directors BE ACCEPTED; b) Sara Pineros BE APPOINTED as First-Class Member to the London & Middlesex Community Housing Board of Directors for the term ending December 31, 2026; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication date May 16, 2024 from P. Squire, Board Chair, Board of Directors, London & Middlesex Community Housing with respect to this matter; and c) the application from S. Pineros BE RECEIVED.

That the following actions be taken with respect to appointments to the RBC Place London Board: a) the resignation of Councillor D. Ferreira, from RBC Place London Board BE ACCEPTED; and b) the selection of a Councillor Member to fill the current vacancy on RBC Place London Board BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated May 16, 2024 from Councillor D. Ferreira with respect to this matter.

That the following Council Members BE APPOINTED to the Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group Selection for the term ending November 14, 2026: Deputy Mayor S. Lewis Councillor P. Cuddy Councillor S. Stevenson Councillor C. Rahman Councillor S. Lehman it being noted that Councillor E. Peloza was appointed as Chair and Councillor J. Pribil was appointed as Vice Chair by Mayoral Decision 2024-006.

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED as Voting Members to the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee for the term ending March 31, 2025: Linda Armstrong Ann Hayes Miriam Love

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED as Voting Members to the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee for the term ending March 31, 2025: Stephen D Amelio Devinder Luthra Leah Thomas Gray Chantal Kamgne Tagatzi

That the following individuals BE APPOINTED as Voting Members to the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee for the term ending March 31, 2025; Andrea Butnari Nicole Karsch Lauralee Bushan Jazey

Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee That the following individual BE APPOINTED as a Voting Member to the Integrated Transportation Community Advisory Committee for the term ending March 31, 2025: Leah Thomas Gray

That Darrin Pollard BE APPOINTED as the General Manager and CEO to the London Convention Centre Corporation, operating as RBC Place London as of July 1, 2024; it being noted that Strategic Priorities Policy Committee received a communication dated May 16, 2024 from S. Judd, Chair, RBC Place London Board of Directors with respect to this matter.

The Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee convenes in Closed Session to consider the following: 6.1 Solicitor-Client Privilege A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to the motion to refer the London Hydro Inc. 2023 General Meeting of the Shareholder Annual Resolutions to a future meeting of Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee and direction to retain a forensic accountant to confirm London Hydro Inc.'s financial statement related to fair value of debt as of December 31, 2022.

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.