16TH REPORT OF THE
Community
and Protective Services Committee
meeting held on November
15, 2016, commencing at 4:01 PM, in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, London
City Hall.
PRESENT: Councillor V. Ridley (Chair), Mayor
M. Brown, Councillors B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, M. Salih and H.L. Usher and B. Westlake-Power
(Acting Secretary).
ALSO PRESENT: Councillors J.
Helmer and P. Squire; A. Zuidema, B. Coxhead, P. D’Hollander, S. Datars Bere,
M. Dellamora, T. Fowler, K. Graham, O. Katolyk, L. Livingstone, L. Marshall, K.
Paleczny, D. Popadic, A. Small, C. Smith and S. Spring.
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the 9th Report of the London Housing
Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 12, 2016, BE RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M.
Cassidy, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (6)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law,
appended to the staff report dated November 15, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016 to:
a) approve
a Funding and Project Agreement (as appended to the above-noted by-law)
between The Corporation of the City of London and the Thames Valley District
School Board for the construction of a neighbourhood Family Centre at a new
public elementary school being constructed in Northeast London; and,
b) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement noted in part a),
above;
it being noted that this new Funding and
Project Agreement replaces the Agreement approved by Council on March 1, 2016
as a result of subsequent investment in funding from the Ministry of
Education. (2016-F11/S12)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M.
Cassidy, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (6)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law,
appended to the staff report dated November 15, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016 to:
a) approve
a Funding and Project Agreement (as appended to the above-noted by-law)
between The Corporation of the City of London and the Thames Valley District
School Board for the construction of a neighbourhood Family Centre at a new
public elementary school being constructed in Northwest London;
b) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement noted in part a),
above;
it being noted that this new Funding and
Project Agreement replaces the Agreement approved by Council on March 1, 2016
as a result of subsequent investment in funding from the Ministry of
Education. (2016-F11/S12)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M.
Cassidy, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (6)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law as
appended to the staff report dated November 15, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 22, 2016 to:
a) approve
an amending agreement to the Funding and Project Agreement (as appended to
the above-noted by-law) between The Corporation of the City of London and the
London District Catholic School Board for the construction of a neighbourhood
Family Centre at St. Francis Catholic Elementary School approved by Council
on March 30; and,
b) authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement noted in part a),
above;
it being noted that this new Funding and
Project Agreement replaces the Agreement approved by Council on March 30,
2016 as a result of subsequent investment in funding from the Ministry of
Education. (2016-F11/S12)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M.
Cassidy, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (6)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff report dated
November 15, 2016 with respect to the Age Friendly London year three progress
report and impact assessment BE RECEIVED. (2016-S02)
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
M. Brown, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (6)
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That, on the recommendation of the Managing
Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services and the Managing
Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the staff report
dated November 15, 2016 with respect to the London for All update BE
RECEIVED. (2016-S04)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M.
Cassidy, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (6)
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the Putting Consumers First Act:
a) the
staff report dated November 15, 2016, with respect to this matter, BE
RECEIVED;
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue with the development of
potential municipal licensing regulations related to door-to-door sales and
payday loan lenders; and,
c) the
matters noted in b), above, BE ADDED to the Corporate Services Committee agenda
scheduled with local Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, to be
held in early 2017. (2016-P01)
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
M. Brown, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (6)
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That, at the request of S. Hubbard Krimmer,
CEO and Chief Librarian, the delegation request from the London Public
Library BE POSTPONED to a future meeting of the Community and Protective
Services Committee.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
M. Brown, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (6)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to proposed subsidy for public transportation:
a) the
staff report dated November 15, 2016, with respect a proposed subsidy model
for public transit and information with respect to children under 12/13 years
of age ride for free, BE RECEIVED:
b) a
public participation meeting BE HELD at the Community and Protective Services
Committee (CPSC) meeting scheduled for December 13, 2016, in order to obtain
public input with respect to the proposed subsidy model in the above-noted
report;
c) the
matters of children under 12/13 years of age riding the bus for free and
potential discounts for high school students riding the bus BE REFERRED to
the Budget Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee,
scheduled for November 24, 2016; and,
d) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to identify potential sources of financing
for any new subsidy programs noted in part c), above;
it being noted that the CPSC received the attached
presentation from M. Tahir and H. Yousuf, London Youth Advisory Council, with
respect to a related petition for a proposed discounted bus pass and
associated plan. (2016-S07)
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Motion Passed
YEAS: M. Brown, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M.
Cassidy, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (6)
That the following actions be taken with
respect to 1st Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression
Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 20, 2016:
a) the
following actions be taken with respect to the 2016 Diversity, Race Relations
and Inclusivity Award:
i) the
North East Community Conversations Group BE AWARDED the 2016 Diversity Race
Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social Community Services: Small
Category for their “North East Community Conversations Group” initiative (see
attached nomination);
ii) the
Pride London Festival BE AWARDED the 2016 Diversity Race Relations and
Inclusivity Award, in the Social Community Services: Large Category for their
“Pride London Festival” initiative (see attached nomination); and,
iii) Kings
University College BE AWARDED the 2016 Diversity Race Relations and
Inclusivity Award, in the Youth Category for their “Interfaith Peace Camp”
(see attached nomination);
it being noted that the Diversity,
Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee received the minutes of the
Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee, from its meeting held on October 7,
2016;
b) the
Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to consider the following recommendations with
respect to the Draft Coloured Crosswalk Policy:
i) the
visual accessibility requirements of crosswalks; it being noted that the
white stripes need to be incorporated into a crosswalk to ensure visible
accessibility;
ii) reviewing
the feasibility of future requests on a case by case basis; and,
iii) limiting
the use of financial criteria as a means to restrict an application, to
ensure requests are considered on merit, not on financial means;
it being noted that the Diversity,
Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee received the staff report
dated August 22, 2016, from the Managing Director, Environmental and
Engineering Services and City Engineer, with respect to this matter;
c) the following actions be taken,
with respect to Carding:
i) the
Mayor BE REQUESTED to publicly call on the London Police Services Board to
permanently end the practice of street checks in London; it being noted that
recently revised provincial regulations are not enough to address the
systemic racism behind the practice; and,
ii) the
Mayor BE REQUESTED to call on the London Police Services Board to ensure
ongoing anti-racism and anti-oppression training across its organization, to
be delivered by external trainers/facilitators;
it being noted that the Diversity,
Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee heard a verbal update from
S. Morrison with respect to Carding Receipts and received the attached
communication with respect to an Independent Police Oversight Review being
held on November 16, 2016; and,
d) clauses 1 to 6, 8 to 12 and
clauses 14, 16 and 17 BE RECEIVED.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
M. Brown, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (6)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 3rd Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee, from its
meeting held on October 24, 2016:
a) the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the following, with respect to
the proposed provision of child minding services for the public at public
participation meetings and/or advisory committee meetings:
i) Financial Costs:
A) qualified
staff for program time as well as time associated with program planning; it
being noted that the afternoon meetings could be a challenge for providing
qualified staff; and,
B) program
supplies including costs associated with purchased materials and developing
the program budget;
ii) Liability Issues:
A) overall
risk liability; and,
B)
the transfer of responsibility (parent/guardian sign in and sign out);
iii) Administration
Responsibility:
A) registration
process including deadlines for participation (pre-registration);
B) child
information (medical needs, special needs, age, allergies, emergency
procedures);
C) no shows
and unregistered children showing up;
D) parent/guardian
responsibilities (supplying of personal supplies such as formula, diapers
etc); and,
E) budget
planning for program administration;
iv) Location
A) potential
accommodation and size requirements for up to three age groups;
B) onsite
and in close proximity to the meeting area for ease of accessibility to the
parent in case of emergency; and,
C) washroom
access including accessible washrooms; and,
v) Material Provisions:
A)
materials for engaging children in age appropriate activities; and,
B) snacks
and/or meals to meet nutritional requirements;
it being noted that Childcare Advisory
Committee (CCAC) considers that childcare provision for an advisory committee
meeting and a public participation meeting would be very different scenarios,
with a different set of needs, that the above-noted comments are a
preliminary list of feedback, not a full report and the CCAC would be willing
to be consulted if this proposal is moved forward; and, it being further
noted that a similar process is in place with the Thames Valley District
School Board (TVDSB) and the Thames Valley Parent Involvement Committee
(TVPIC), whereby the TVDSB partners with licensed childcare providers through
an expression of interest to provide this service; and,
b) clauses 1 to 3 and 5 to 9 BE
RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, M.
Salih, H.L. Usher (5)
That the following actions be taken with
respect to the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, from
its meeting held on October 26, 2016:
a) clause
6 BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration; it being noted that clause 6
addresses proposed changes to the Advisory Committees pages of the City of
London website; and,
b) clauses 1 to 5 and 7 to 10 BE
RECEIVED.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (5)
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the 10th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its
meeting held on October 27, 2016:
a) the
following actions be taken with respect to the Policy Sub-Committee report
dated October 3, 2016:
i)
the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the
Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) with respect to how other
municipalities are handling colour contrast and visual accessibility with
respect to coloured crosswalks; it being noted the ACCAC has concerns
related to the draft coloured crosswalk policy; and,
ii)
the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider amending the
Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List “Persons with Disabilities” category to be the
“Accessibility” category, with the description being changed to “awarded to
those who, through action and/or example foster an environment of inclusion
that embraces citizens of all abilities”; and,
b) clauses 1 to 3 and 5 to 13 BE
RECEIVED.
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Motion Passed
YEAS: V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, M.
Salih, H.L. Usher (5)
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED
to follow up with enforcement officers with respect to concerns raised
related to visiting dogs to a residence, where the number of licensed animals
exceeds the prescribed limits, and also to follow up further with the
delegate, R. Rowland with respect to this matter; it being noted that the
Community and Protective Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from R.
Rowland 120 Chesterfield Ave., and C. Rowland, #421 - 1132 Adelaide Street,
with respect to this matter.
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Voting
Record
Motion
Passed
YEAS:
V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (5)
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Motion to Approve the delegation of R. Rowland,
120 Chesterfield Avenue, London.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
M. Brown, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (6)
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That the November 2016 Deferred Matters
List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (5)
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That the 11th Report of the Animal Welfare
Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 3, 2016, BE RECEIVED.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (5)
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That the 10th Report of the London Housing
Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 9, 2016, BE RECEIVED.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (5)
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That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED
to proceed with developing a Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy in
accordance with the approach outlined in the staff report dated November 15,
2016, and an accelerated timeline BE PROVIDED to Council at the meeting of
November 22, 2016 for consideration; it being noted that the Community and
Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from
K. Graham, Director, Community & Economic Innovation with respect to this
matter.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (5)
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(See Confidential
Appendix to the 16th Report of the Community and Protective Services
Committee enclosed for Members only.)
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The Community and
Protective Services Committee convened in camera from 5:09 PM to 5:35 PM and
from 7:09 PM to 7:15 PM after having passed motions to do so, with respect to
the following matters:
The meeting adjourned at 7:16 PM.