Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

8th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 1:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

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The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add-a-won-da-run).

We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit today.

As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.

PRESENT:

• Councillors D. Ferreira (Chair), 
• H. McAlister, 
• J. Pribil, 
• and E. Peloza 

ABSENT:

• S. Trosow 

ALSO PRESENT:

• Deputy Mayor S. Lewis; Councillor P. Cuddy; M. Butlin, C. Cooper, R. Craven, K. Dickins, D. Escobar, M. Feldberg, P. Ladouceur, E. Ling, L. Marshall, S. Mathers, C. McCreery, N. Musicco, C. Smith and J. Bunn (Committee Clerk)     

  Remote Attendance: Councillor C. Rahman; E. Hunt, J. Rennick and E. Skalski   

  The meeting was called to order at 1:02 PM; it being noted that Councillor H. McAlister was in remote attendance.

   

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That Items 2.1 to 2.4 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, and D. Ferreira
  Absent: (1)	S. Trosow

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (4 to 0)

2.1

2nd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That the 2nd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on May 23, 2024, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

Renovictions: Renovation License and Relocation By-law Changes

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development the proposed amendment to the Business Licensing by-law L.-131-16, as appended to the staff report dated June 10, 2024, for the purpose of requiring landlords to obtain a licence before requiring vacant possession to repair a under ss. 50(1)(c) of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, BE RECEIVED;

  it being noted that a future public participation meeting will be held July 15, 2024, to receive comments regarding the proposed by-law;

  it being further noted that a future by-law amendment will be brought forward to amend the Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law No. A-54 to introduce penalties and amounts to Schedule A-4 pertaining to the Business Licensing By-law L.-131-16 and this proposed new license category; and,

  it being also noted that a future by-law amendment will be brought forward to amend the Fees and Charges By-law No. A-59 to introduce fees and charges associated with this proposed licence category. (2024-C01)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

Project Clean Slate – Grant Agreement with Youth Opportunities Unlimited

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the Added Agenda, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2024, to:

  a)    approve the grant agreement between Youth Opportunities Unlimited and The Corporation of the City of London for the administration of Project Clean Slate (the “Agreement”); and,

  b)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2024-F11A)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

Housing Stability for All Plan 2023 Update 

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, and with the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated June 10, 2024, related to the Housing Stability for All Plan 2023 Update:

  a)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit the Housing Stability for All Plan (HSAP) 2023 Update to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the annual update to the local homeless prevention and housing plan, in accordance with the Housing Services Act, 2011 (HSA); and,

  b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to circulate this report to community and affected partners, agencies, and community groups including, but not limited to, Middlesex County, the London Homeless Coalition and on the City of London website. (2024-S11)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Councillor C. Rahman and Councillor D. Ferreira - CPKC Train Fire

• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the CPKC Train Fire:

  a)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with key learning from the Sunday April 21, 2024 CPKC train fire including any updates to the Emergency Management notification protocol to address how the Members of Council and the public should be notified when a significant event takes place within the City; and,

  b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee meeting with respect to the invoices submitted for cost recovery (cost of trucks, staff time and fire suppression foam cost) related to the fire on Sunday April 21, 2024;

  it being noted that CPKC has indicated to send the invoices for remittance;

  it being further noted that the communication, dated June 2, 2024, from Councillors C. Rahman and D. Ferreira, with respect to this matter, was received. (2024-P16)

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, and D. Ferreira
  Absent: (1)	S. Trosow

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (4 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Confidential

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

  That the Community and Protective Services Committee convene In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following:

  6.1    Solicitor-Client Privilege / Land Acquisition/Disposition / Confidential Information Supplied by Canada/Province/Territory/Crown Agency of Same / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction for Negotiation Purposes        

  A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; including communications necessary for that purpose, and for the purpose of providing instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation, a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality, information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation pursuant to subsection 239(2)(h) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and is a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality pursuant to subsection 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act.

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, and D. Ferreira
  Absent: (1)	S. Trosow

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (4 to 0)

  The Community and Protective Services Committee convened In Closed Session from 1:41 PM to 2:01 PM.

  
  

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 2:04 PM.