Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

7th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

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PRESENT:

• Councillors M. Cassidy (Chair), 
• M. Salih, 
• J. Helmer, 
• M. Hamou, 
• S. Hillier, 
• and Mayor E. Holder

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor J. Morgan; J. Bunn and J. Taylor 
   
  Remote Attendance: Councillors J. Fyfe-Millar, A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, E. Peloza and M. van Holst; L. Livingstone; A. Anderson, R. Armistead, C. Cooper, P. Cooper, K. Dickins, C. Dooling, T. Fowler, O. Katolyk, E. Ling, H. Lysynski, J.P. McGonigle, N. Musicco, D. O'Brien, A Pascual, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, M. Somide, J. Tansley, T. Wellhauser
   
  The meeting was called to order at 4:01 PM; it being noted that the following Members were in remote attendance: Mayor E. Holder; Councillors J. Helmer, S. Hillier and M. Salih.

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor J. Helmer disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 4.3 of this Report, having to do with Short Term Accommodations - Proposed Amendments, by indicating that he has used Airbnb to rent out his home in the past.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  That Items 2.1 to 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 2.10 and 2.11 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.1

3rd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  That the 3rd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on April 28, 2022, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

Updated By-laws for London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership

• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated May 31, 2022, related to Updated By-laws for London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership:

  a)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, being “A by-law to amend By-law No. A.-7948-71, entitled ‘A by-law to authorize and approve the Contribution Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership’ to reflect the current organizational structure and transfer delegation of authority”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 14, 2022; and,

  b)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, being “A by-law to amend By-Law No. A.-7958-94, entitled ‘A by-law to authorize and approve the Purchase of Service Agreement with WIL Counselling and Training for Employment: London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership’ to reflect the current organizational structure and transfer delegation of authority”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 14, 2022. (2022-S15)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

Single Source Procurement SS 2022-166 Base Station Replacement for Emergency Communications System

• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager Enterprise Supports, with the concurrence of the Director of Emergency Management and Security Services, the following actions be taken, with respect to the staff report, dated May 31, 2022, related to a Single Source Procurement SS 2022-166 Base Station Replacement for Emergency Communications System:

  a)      the proposal submitted by PSPC Canada Systems Incorporated (formerly L3Harris Canada) for replacement of two (2) of the City’s MASTR III base stations BE APPROVED, for the purchase price of $1,140,602.00 (HST excluded), in accordance with sections 14.4 d. and 14.4 e. of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

  b)    the financing for the above-noted proposed lifecycle renewal capital works BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; 

  c)    the above-noted approval BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London negotiating satisfactory terms and conditions with PSPC Canada Systems Incorporated (formerly L3Harris Canada) to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor’s Office and entering a formal contract, agreement or having a purchase order relating to the subject matter of the approval set out above; and,

  d)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the above-noted approval. (2022-P03)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

Supply of Cold Bottled Beverages - RFP 2022-041 - Award of Contract

• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 31, 2022, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 14, 2022, to:

  a)    authorize and approve the Agreement, as appended to the above-noted staff report, between The Corporation of the City of London and PepsiCo Beverages Canada, to supply cold beverages at the City’s two municipal golf courses and for the vending machines at City of London Arenas, Community Centres, Dearness Home, and City Hall, substantially in the form appended to the above-noted by-law, and satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and,

  b)    to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2022-R05D)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.5

Amended Agreement with London Symphonia for the Stewardship of the Former Orchestra London Music Library

• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 31, 2022, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 14, 2022, to:

  a)    authorize and approve an amended Stewardship Agreement between the City of London and London Symphonia for its exclusive use and custody of the City’s Music Library; it being noted that the foregoing Stewardship Agreement is expected to be substantially in the form as appended to the above-noted by-law, however any amendments to this Stewardship Agreement are to be in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor’s Office; and,

  b)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Stewardship Agreement upon The Corporation of the City of London negotiating terms and conditions with London Symphonia to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor’s Office. (2022-D02)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.7

Property Standards Related Demolitions

• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  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 31, 2022, BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on June 14, 2022, to approve the demolition of abandoned buildings with the municipal addresses of 150 Adelaide Street North, 9 Front Street and 20 Paddington Avenue under the Property Standards provisions of the Building Code Act; it being noted that the properties shall be cleared of all identified buildings, structures, debris and refuse and left in a graded and levelled condition in accordance with the City of London Property Standards By-law and the Ontario Building Code Act. (2022-P10D)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.8

Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) Approval of Ontario Transfer Payment Amending Agreement

• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the attached proposed by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 14, 2022, to:

  a)    approve the Ontario Transfer Payment Amending Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, and satisfactory to the City Solicitor, between Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of Ontario, as represented by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and The Corporation of the City of London;

  b)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement; and,

  c)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, or written designate, to authorize and approve such further and other documents, including an Investment Plan, and including agreements that may be required in furtherance of the above-noted Amending Agreement, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget and that do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, subject to prior review and approval by the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development and the City Solicitor;

  it being noted that the communication, dated May 27, 2022, from K. Pagniello, M. Laliberte and T. Kiefer, Neighbourhood Legal Services, with respect to this matter, was received. (2022-S11)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.10

Housing Stability Services - Single Source Procurements

• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  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 31, 2022, related to Housing Stability Services - Single Source Procurements:

  a)    single source procurements BE APPROVED, at a total estimated cost of $2,150,000 (excluding HST), for the period of April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, with the opportunity to extend for four (4) additional one (1) year terms, to administer Housing Stability Services programs, as per The Corporation of the City of London Procurement Policy Section 14.4 d) and e); to the following providers: 

  •    Unity Project for Relief of Homelessness - Hotel Response (SS-2022-157)
  •    CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services - Holly’s House (SS-2022-158)
  •    St. Leonard’s Community Services – Project Home Baseline supports (SS-2022-159)
  •    London Cares Homeless Response Services- Veteran’s Program (SS-2022-160)
  •    CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services - Housing Stability Table Program (SS-2022-161)
  •    VHA Home Healthcare - Extreme Clean/Hoarding Program (SS-2022-162)

  b)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to this project; 

  c)    the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a Purchase of Service Agreements with each program. (2022-S11)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.11

2019-2022 Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement Dearness Home Adult Day Program and the South West Local Health Integration Network - Declaration of Compliance - April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022

• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Declaration of Compliance, as appended to the staff report dated May 31, 2022, with respect to compliance with the terms of the 2019-2022 Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement Dearness Home Adult Day Program and the South West Local Health Integration Network for the reporting period of April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. (2022-S02)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.6

Recreation and Sport Summer Program Updates

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the staff report, dated May 31, 2022, with respect to Recreation and Sport Summer Program Updates, BE RECEIVED. (2022-R06)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.9

Housing Stability for All Plan 2021 Update

• Moved by: M. Hamou
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, and with the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated May 31, 2022, related to a Housing Stability for All Plan 2021 Update: 

  a)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit the Housing Stability for All Plan (HSAP) 2021 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);

  b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to circulate this report to stakeholders, agencies, and community groups including, but not limited to, Middlesex County, and the London Homeless Coalition; and,

  c)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to circulate this report to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to form part of the Housing Development Corporation, London’s (HDC’s) 2021 annual report to the Shareholder;

  it being noted that the communication, dated May 27, 2022, from M. Laliberte and T. Kiefer, Neighbourhood Legal Services, with respect to this matter, was received. (2022-S11)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

On the Wellbeing of Waterfowl and a Proposal to Resolve the Disservice of Ducks - D. Brunt

• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: J. Helmer

  That the communication, as appended to the agenda, from D. Brunt, with respect to the Wellbeing of Waterfowl and a Proposal to Resolve the Disservice of Ducks, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Civic Administration will contact D. Brunt with respect to this matter. (2022-D14)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.2

D. Devine - Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan - REQUEST FOR DELEGATION STATUS

• Moved by: J. Helmer
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  That the delegation from D. Devine, with respect to the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan, BE RECEIVED. (2022-S11)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: J. Helmer

  Motion to approve the request for delegation status from D. Devine to be heard at this meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.3

Short-term Accommodations - Proposed Amendments

• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  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 31, 2022 related to Short-term Accommodations – licensing and regulations:

  a)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 14, 2022, to amend the Business Licensing By-law No. L.-131-16 entitled “A by-law to provide for the Licensing and Regulation of Various Businesses” to add a new Schedule, including definitions and fees, related to the Licensing of Short-term Accommodations; and;

  b)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 14, 2022, to amend the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) By-law No. A-54, as amended, being “A by-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in London” to provide for an amended Penalty Schedule “A-5” for the Business Licensing By-law for the category of Short-term Accommodations;

  it being noted that the communication, dated May 10, 2022, from B. and M. Hopkins, with respect to this matter, was received. (2022-C01)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	M. Salih, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou
  Recuse: (1)	J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

4.4

Deputy Mayor J. Morgan - Supporting More Licensed Childcare Spaces

• Moved by: M. Hamou
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a report related to options to increase the accessibility and number of licensed child care spaces as part of the implementation of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, to the appropriate standing committee; it being noted that increased affordability is expected to lead to increased demand for limited licensed child care spaces. (2022-S07)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.5

Deputy Mayor J. Morgan - Pandemic-Related Outdoor Patio Rules

• Moved by: M. Hamou
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  The Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the temporary pandemic-related flexibility in business by-law regulations and report back to the appropriate standing committee on which provisions Municipal Council could consider making permanent; it being noted that the Civic Administration already has direction from Council to review zoning regulations on outdoor patio capacity and that this could be achieved by a single comprehensive report back. (2022-S08)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1

Deferred Matters List

• Moved by: M. Hamou
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at May 10, 2022, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

6.

Confidential

None.

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:29 PM.