Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

7th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Tuesday, May 21, 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, 
• S. Trosow, 
• and E. Peloza 

ALSO PRESENT:

• C. Blain, S. Datars Bere, K. Dawtrey, K. Dickins, M. Feldberg, S. Glover, Fire Chief L. Hamer, Deputy Fire Chief R. Hayes, O. Katolyk, J. Martino, S. Mathers, K. Pawelec, C. Smith J. Taylor J. Bunn (Committee Clerk)    
   
  Remote Attendance: Councillor E. Peloza; S. Corman and E. Hunt  
   
  The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM; it being noted that Councillor S. Trosow 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: H. McAlister

  That Items 2.1 and 2.3 to 2.7 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.1

5th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

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

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee (AWCAC), from the meeting held on May 2, 2024:

  a)    the resignation of J. Higgins BE RECEIVED;

  b)    the following actions be taken with respect to private zoos and mobile animal display shows:

  i)    W. Brown, Chair, AWCAC, BE REQUESTED to have delegation status at the appropriate Standing Committee when the decision has been rendered relating to the private zoos and mobile animal display shows; and,
  ii)    the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to keep the AWCAC included in the discussion on the private zoos and mobile animal display shows and offer advice and recommendations;

  c)    H. Duhamel and S. Ryall BE REMOVED from the AWCAC due to lack of attendance; and,

  d)    clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.4, 5.1 to 5.3 and 5.6 BE RECEIVED. (2024-D19)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

London Fire Department Single Source Request for Fire Apparatus (SS-2023-172)

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 21, 2024, related to the London Fire Department Single Source Request for Fire Apparatus (SS-2023-172):

  a)    in accordance with Section 14.4(g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to negotiate a single source purchasing agreement with City View Specialty Vehicles for delivery of eleven (11) Rosenbauer Fire Apparatus including; two (2) Pumper Rescues, two (2) Tanker Pumpers, three (3) Engines, one (1) Hazardous Materials Response Vehicle, and three (3) Aerial Ladders; 

  b)    Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with the replacement of eleven (11) Fire Apparatus, and associated equipment, during the 2024 - 2027 Multi-Year Budget period as per the approved Fire capital budget, noting that these replacements have an estimated cost of $24,407,900 CAD (excluding HST), plus an additional $2,226,600 CAD (excluding HST) for equipment that will be acquired through regular suppliers and added to the replacement apparatus; 

  c)    approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London negotiating satisfactory prices, terms, conditions, and entering into a purchasing agreement with City View Specialty Vehicles, Inc., and subject to future budget approval;

  d)    that the funding for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; it being noted that the Source of Financing Report only addresses the current year capital funding that is required and that the remaining cost of these replacements will be reflected as a commitment against the 2025, 2026 and 2027 budgets included in the approved 2024 - 2027 Multi-Year Budget; 

  e)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, as required, to give effect to these recommendations; and,

  f)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the authorization set out in parts a) through d) above. (2024-V04)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

London Fire Department Single Source Request for a Hazardous Materials Pod

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 21, 2024, related to the London Fire Department Single Source Request for a Hazardous Materials Pod:

  a)    in accordance with Section 14.4(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with Advanced Containment Systems Inc. (ACSI), for the purchase of one (1) Hazardous Materials Pod; 

  b)    Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into a contract agreement with Advanced Containment Systems Inc. (ACSI) for the purchases of additional PODs for a one (1) year contract term with optional three (3), one (1) year contract renewals;

  c)    the London Fire Department BE AUTHORIZED to procure one (1) Hazardous Materials Pod, in combination with the Hazardous Materials Response Vehicle from Advanced Containment Systems Inc. (ACSI), for an amount not exceeding $500,000 CAD ($368,053 USD at current exchange rate) (excluding HST), and with a minimum 50% downpayment at time of order; and,

  d)    the funding for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report. (2024-P04)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.5

Property Standards Related Demolitions

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 21, 2024, BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting on June 4, 2024 to approve the potential demolition of vacant buildings located at 219 Adelaide Street North, 695 Victoria Street and 1317 Hastings Drive under the Property Standards provisions of the Building Code Act. (2024-P10D)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.6

SS-2024-143 Single Source: Prime Consultant to Design an Affordable Housing Project at 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 5

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 21, 2024, related to SS-2024-143 Single Source Prime Consultant to Design an Affordable Housing Project at 1958 Duluth Crecent, Block 5:

  a)    architects Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc. BE APPOINTED as the Prime Consultant service provider to complete the design and future contract administration for an Affordable Housing development at 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 5 (Building A) at the total estimated amount of $651,572.00 (excluding HST) in accordance with s. 14.4(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

  b)    the financing for this assignment BE APPROVED, as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report;

  c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts necessary in connection with this assignment; 

  d)    the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the prime consultant for the work;   

  e)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract, or other documents including agreements, if required, to give effect to these recommendations; and,  

  f)    the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development BE DELEGATED authority to approve amendments or amending agreements associated with the formal contract with the prime consultant architect. (2024-S11)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.7

London-Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan 2024-2028

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 21, 2024, related to the London-Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan 2024-2028: 

  a)    the proposed London-Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan, 2024-2028, as appended to the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED and BE ENDORSED; 

  b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the proposed London-Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan; and,

  c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to this plan. (2024-S01)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

Neighbourhood Decision Making: 2024 Update

• Moved by: H. McAlister
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the staff report dated May 21, 2024, with respect to the Neighbourhood Decision Making 2024 Update, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a verbal delegation from B. Samuel, with respect to this matter, was received. (2024-D19)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

  Additional Votes:

  
  
• Moved by: H. McAlister
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  Motion to approve the request for delegation from B. Samuels, to be heard at this meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

None.

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 1:53 PM.