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 (11 motions)
10 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Motion to open the public participation meeting.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
Motion to close the public participation meeting.
Moved by P. Cuddy, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the Committee recess at this time.
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by P. Cuddy
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report dated March 8, 2023 entitled “Developing the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: Community Engagement Update” BE RECEIVED for information. Yeas: (12): J. Morgan, H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Absent: (3): S. Lewis, S. Trosow, and P. Van Meerbergen
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier
That, the following actions be taken with respect to developing the 2023- 2027 Strategic Plan: a) on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report dated March 8, 2023 entitled “Council’s Draft 2023-2027 Strategic Plan” BE RECEIVED for information; and b) that consideration of the remaining portions of the Draft Strategic Plan, BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier
That, the Vision Statement BE AMENDED in the Draft Strategic Plan to read: "London is a sustainable city within a thriving region, committed to a vibrant culture, innovation and providing a safe, affordable, welcoming, and healthy future for today and for the next generation."
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by J. Morgan
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (3): Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor E. Peloza
That the strategic area of focus “Reconciliation, Equity and Inclusion” be removed from the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, with the proposed Outcomes to be reassigned within the remaining strategic areas of focus. Yeas: (4): P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, and S. Hillier Nays: (9): J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, and D. Ferreira Absent: (2): S. Trosow, and P. Van Meerbergen
Moved by S. Stevenson, seconded by P. Cuddy
Lost
In favour (4): Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (9): Councillor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira
That, the Strategic Area of Focus: Housing and Homelessness, Outcome 2, Expected Result 2.4 BE REMOVED and Draft Strategy BE AMENDED to add a new part d) "Implement a program of proactive rental property compliance blitzes to protect the health and safety of tenants" under Outcome 1, Expected Result 1.1.
Moved by S. Lewis, seconded by S. Lehman
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor J. Morgan, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (4): Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor D. Ferreira
That, the Strategic Area of Focus: Wellbeing and Safety, Outcome 1, Expected Result 1.2, BE AMENDED to add a new part e) "Collaborate with volunteer-involved organizations to build on London’s history of individual and corporate volunteerism".
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
In favour (7): Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor D. Ferreira · Opposed (6): Councillor J. Morgan, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor S. Hillier
That, the Strategic Area of Focus: Economic Growth, Culture, and Prosperity, Outcome 1, Expected Result 1.1, BE AMENDED in part a) "Strengthen existing and introduce new partnerships and programs that support small and growing businesses, cultural and non-profit organizations, and entrepreneurs".
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor J. Morgan, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor A. Hopkins, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor S. Hillier · Opposed (5): Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor D. Ferreira