Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

Report

The 8th Meeting of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

Thursday, August 01, 2024 at 3:00 P.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Committee Room #3

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.

Attendance

• PRESENT: W. Brown (Chair), M. Blosh, K. Coulter, A. Hames, A. Hayes, N. Karsch, M. Rist, M. Toplack and J. Bunn (Acting Committee Clerk)  

  ABSENT: L. Armstrong and M. Love

  ALSO PRESENT: M. McBride
   
  The meeting was called to order at 3:03 PM; it being noted that W. Brown, K. Coulter, A. Hames, A. Hayes, N. Karsch and M. Toplack were in remote attendance.

   

---

1.

Call to Order

1.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Scheduled Items

None.

3.

Consent

3.1

7th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 7th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on July 4, 2024, was received.

4.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

4.1

Sub-Committee Update – Dog Friendly London

• That it BE NOTED that a verbal update from M. Rist, with respect to the Dog Friendly London Sub-Committee, was received.

5.

Items for Discussion

5.1

Procedure Reminder – Speak Through the Chair

• That it BE NOTED that a verbal reminder with respect to speaking through the chair at meetings was received.

5.2

Further Edits to the Canada Geese Recommendations

• That the attached Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee Recommendations Related to Canada Geese document and Habitat Modification and Canada Geese Source Book BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for their consideration.

5.3

AWCAC Banner

• That, subject to the approval of the Strategic Communications Division, the printing of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee Banner BE APPROVED.

5.4

Pawlooza – Preparations to Attend and Materials for Event

• That it BE NOTED that the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee held a general discussion with respect to preparations to attend Pawlooza.

5.5

Rotenticide Awareness Education Sub-Committee Formation

• That the matter of Rodenticide Awareness Education Sub-Committee Formation BE DEFERRED to the September meeting of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee.

6.

Adjournment

• The meeting adjourned at 4:07 PM.