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2ND REPORT OF THE

 

Community and Protective Services Committee

 

meeting held on December 9, 2013, commencing at 7:04 PM, in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, London City Hall. 

 

PRESENT:  Councillor M. Brown (Chair), Councillors B. Armstrong, N. Branscombe and D. Brown and C. Saunders (Acting Secretary).

 

ABSENT:  Councillor J.P. Bryant.

 

ALSO PRESENT:  Mayor J.F. Fontana, Councillors B. Polhill and S. Orser, A.L. Bourbon, J. Braam, H. Chapman, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, O. Katolyk, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, A. Macpherson, L. Marshall, D. Mounteer, D. O’Brien, R. Oke, L.M. Rowe, R. Sharpe and M. Turner.

 

 

I.

CALL TO ORDER

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

 

2.

10th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

 

Recommendation:  That the 10th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 21, 2013, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS:  D. Brown, B. Armstrong, N. Branscombe, M. Brown (4)

 

3.

Single Source for a Supply Chain Group Purchasing Organization

 

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home the following actions be taken with the respect to the implementation of a Supply Chain Group Purchasing Organization Contract for the City of London:

 

a)         the proposed attached by-law (Appendix “A”)  BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of December 17, 2013 to approve an agreement, substantially in the form as attached to the by-law as Appendix “A”, between The Corporation of the City of London and Extendicare (Canada) Inc. carrying on business as Silver  Group Purchasing (“SGP”) 3000 Steele Ave., Markham, Ontario L3R 9W2, for SGP to act as the Supply Chain Group Purchasing Organization under which the City will purchase food products and other services and products for City service areas, including the Dearness Home,  with a proposed effective date of January 1, 2014 and for SGP to act as the single source supplier of a Supply Chain Group Purchasing Organization for a one year term with up to three one year renewals in accordance with the “Procurement of Goods and Services Policy” Section 14.4 Single Source, clause (d);

 

b)       the proposed attached by-law (Appendix “B”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of December 17, 2013 to approve an agreement, substantially in the form as attached to the by-law as Appendix “A”, between The Corporation of the City of London and Extendicare (Canada) inc., carrying on business as Silver Group Purchasing (SGP), 3000 Steeles Ave., Markham L3R 9W2, for the City to participate in a Revenues Share Program pursuant to the agreement with SGP for Supply Chain Group Purchasing, under which the City will purchase food products and other services and products for City service areas, including Dearness Home and under which the City will receive volume related rebates for purchase of  food products and other services and products for City service areas, including Dearness Home, with a proposed effective date of January 1, 2014; and,

 

c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the necessary administrative acts in connection with the above-noted matters. (2013-L04)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: D. Brown, B. Armstrong, N. Branscombe, M. Brown (4)

 

4.

Request for Proposal 13-39 - Consultant to Conduct a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to Determine a Preferred Pedestrian Recreational Pathway Crossing of Richmond Street

 

Recommendation:  That consideration of the staff report dated December 9, 2013, with respect to Request for Proposal (RFP) 13-39 to retain a consultant to conduct a Municipal Class Environment Assessment for a preferred pedestrian recreational pathway crossing of Richmond Street, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to undertake a further technical review of the matter and report back at a future meeting of the appropriate Standing Committee. (2013-F18)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: D. Brown, B. Armstrong, N. Branscombe, M. Brown (4)

 

5.

RFP 13-34 - Provide Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Services at the Dearness Home

 

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to physiotherapy and occupational therapy services at the Dearness Home, Request for Proposal (RFP)13-34:

 

a)         the RFP submission from Achieva Health, 355 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M4P 1M5, BE ACCEPTED;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract; and

 

c)         approvals hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval.  (2013-F18)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: D. Brown, B. Armstrong, N. Branscombe, M. Brown (4)

 

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

 

6.

Rockin' New Year’s Eve

 

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, with respect to the noise levels at the Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Event, the attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 17, 2013, to provide an exemption from sections 13.1(a) and 13.2 of the City of London’s Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual; it being noted that future exemptions will be considered as part of the annual review which will be informed by happenings at this year’s event;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the following, the following individual made an oral submission in connection therewith:

 

J. Harcourt – 7 Picton Street – indicating he has been a resident at 7 Picton Street for 24 years, expressing that he has 3 serious concerns with the proposed exemption;  firstly the noise levels from festivals held at Victoria Park prohibit the reasonable use of personal property; and when he has guests to his home on New Year’s Eve, his guests cannot have a conversation without yelling over the noise from Victoria Park; secondly he had to leave town for 6 weekends of the summer, as he is unable to enjoy his property due to the noise from the festivals held at Victoria Park; and thirdly security has to be increased at his property due to vandalism; and use of private parking spaces by the general public during the festivals so that residents and their guest have no place to park  during the festivals; requesting that the Committee not support the proposed exemption for New Year’s Eve; and concluding that he is concerned that his property value is being negatively impacted by the noise from the festivals held at Victoria Park.

 

            Voting Record

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS:  J.F. Fontana, D. Brown, N. Branscombe, M. Brown (4)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong (1)

 

            Motion to open the public participation meeting.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, D. Brown, B. Armstrong, N. Branscombe, M. Brown (5)

 

            Motion to close the public participation meeting.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, D. Brown, B. Armstrong, N. Branscombe, M. Brown (5)

 

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

 

7.

7th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

 

Recommendation:  That, the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP) from its meeting of November 28, 2013:

 

a)      the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP) supports the proposed amendments to the Parks and Recreation Area By-Law PR-2, a by-law to provide clarity on the exclusion of e-scooters from Multi-Use Pathways, Section 2.1 By-law Applicability Defined, as appended to the staff report dated November 11, 2013, and relating to “power-assisted bicycle”, specific to:

 

·                     allowing e-bikes when powered by pedal, rather than motor, when being used on a bike path and/or designated bike lanes;

·                     requiring e-bike users to be at least 16 years of age; and,

·                     requiring e-bike users to wear helmets;

 

it being noted that the CSCP reviewed and received the above-noted Report from the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, with respect to this matter, and received the fact sheets appended to the 7th Report CSCP, from R. Black, London Police Service, on new and emerging vehicles, e-bikes, mopeds and motor scooters;

 

 

 

b)         the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to consider the importance of the following Police Programs when considering the 2014 London Police Service Budget:

·                     CORE Unit;

·                     Project LEARN;

·                     Five (5) Resource Officers in the Secondary Schools;

·                     Five (5) School Safety Officers in the Elementary Schools; and,

·                     Downtown foot patrols; and,

 

c)         clause 3 to 9, inclusive, of the 7th Report of the CSCP BE RECEIVED.

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: D. Brown, B. Armstrong, N. Branscombe, M. Brown (4)

 

8.

Request for Proposal (RFP) 12-28 Animal Welfare Services

 

Recommendation:  That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development & Compliance Services and the Chief Building Official,  the following actions be taken with respect to the Animal Welfare Services contract, recognizing the vision for animal services where all pets have a caring, respectful and responsible home:

 

a)         the submission from Urban Animal Management Inc. operating as London Animal Care Centre (LACC) for implementing animal welfare services for the City of London and their submitted total annual cost for services of $2,103,993 excluding taxes BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the total annual budget shortfall of $146,265 related to this contract will need to be included as part of the 2015 Budget submission to maintain existing service levels and that the budget shortfall for the last six months of 2014 will be funded through one-time funding sources;

 

b)        the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with this contract;

c)     the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation  entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval;

d)        the following enhanced animal care strategies BE ENDORSED;

i)              an enhanced service for additional park patrols to encourage responsible pet ownership and the licencing of dogs at the off leash dog parks;

ii)             an enhanced veterinarian services model with a focus on feral cat spay/neuter, microchipping, and medical triage;

iii)            an enhanced model of animal care focusing on implementing a City Cat Adoption Centre;

e)       the following annual operating and one-time capital costs for the enhanced animal care strategies BE SUPPORTED and BE REFERRED to the 2014 Budget approval process:

                                i)            $375,776 operating and $700,000 one-time capital for:

A)   $50,776 in annual operating for enhanced services related to additional park patrols;

B)   $125,000 for annual operating costs for a veterinarian; and $300,000 one-time capital cost for the purchase of a mobile building, product and equipment;

C)   $200,000 for annual operating costs for the cat adoption centre; $400,000 one-time capital cost for the purchase of a mobile building and equipment; 

 

                              ii)            $50,000 annual contribution to a reserve fund to be created to fund additional off-leash dog parks;

f)         a public participation meeting BE HELD in 2014 to consider the following amendments to the Animal Control and Dog Licensing and Control by-laws: No person shall keep in any dwelling unit more than six of any combination of dogs and cats with the number of dogs being limited to no more than three; except that any person who, on the date of the passing of this by-law, was lawfully keeping more than six of any combination of dogs and cats may keep those dogs and cats until they have deceased  or are otherwise been removed from, or have left the dwelling unit; and further that new citizens to the City of London who produce proof of a current valid licence for a dog/cat from another municipality may continue to have that same animal licensed annually within the City of London for the duration of the life of the animal so long as it resides with same registered owner(s);

g)    a public participation meeting BE HELD in 2014 to consider by-law amendments allow newborns to be exempt from licensing and registration requirements for a period of six months after birth for the purposes of promoting spay/neuter responsibilities;

h)      a public participation meeting BE HELD in 2014 to consider an Animal Fostering By-law to include regulations intended to protect the health and safety of fostered animals and  to allow registered fosters to temporarily house up to ten animals with a maximum limit of  four dogs at any one time;  

i)       an animal microchipping program BE IMPLEMENTED as a key component of the enhanced veterinarian services model noting that microchipping is a proven tool to promptly reunite lost animals with their guardians;

j)       the Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) program BE ENDORSED as a successful program to address the growing feral cat population; 

k)     local businesses and retailers BE ENCOURAGED to participate in the “License to $ave “ program in an effort to encourage and maintain companion animal licensing;

l)          a barn cat program BE ENDORSED as a positive program to address solutions for healthy non-adoptable outdoor cats entering the animal shelter;

m)      the first principle of “no kill” and an open shelter policy, with continuous improvement to obtain a live release of  90% by no later than year 4 of the contract BE ADOPTED as the City’s goal for moving towards an animal welfare model focusing on animal care; it being noted that shelter statistics will be released monthly on the City’s web site and that the Civic Administration will report annually to Council on the statistics and any recommended program changes and/or funding requests;

n)        consideration BE GIVEN to initiating discussions on creating partnerships towards the development of a joint venture multi-use animal welfare facility to include centralized  shelter, adoption, education and enforcement services;

o)        the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review and report back on the potential implementation of mandatory spay/neuter;

p)        the following delegation requests BE REFERRED to the public processes noted in parts f), g) and h), above:

·                     delegation request – F. Morrison

·                     delegation request – D. Fortney

·                     delegation request – M. Robertson

·                     delegation request – D. Ennis

·                     delegation request and clause 1 of the 1st Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee – V. VanLinden;

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard the  attached presentation from O. Katolyk, Chief By-law Enforcement Officer, with respect to this matter. (2013-F18)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, D. Brown, B. Armstrong, N. Branscombe, M. Brown (5)

 

9.

Animal Welfare Services - Pet Sales

 

Recommendation:  That on the Recommendation of the Managing Director, Development & Compliance Services and Chief Building Official,  that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada (PIJAC), the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA), and members of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee on the licensing option of banning the sale of companion animals at flea markets and licensing pet stores for the purposes of consumer protection and animal welfare;

 

; it being noted that the following communications were received regarding this matter:

•           communication dated December 2, 2013 - P. Caskanette

•           communication dated November 28, 2013 – L. McCann, President CEO, Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council

•           communication dated December 3, 2013 – C. Carter, ATN Access Inc.

•           communication dated November 22, 2013 – M. Rubio  (2013-P14)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: D. Brown, B. Armstrong, N. Branscombe, M. Brown (4)

 

 

10.

National Dementia Strategy

 

Recommendation: That the following with respect to a National Dementia Strategy BE SUPPORTED:

 

WHEREAS Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are progressive, degenerative diseases of the brain that cause thinking and memory to become seriously impaired;

 

AND WHEREAS Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias most often occur in people over the age of 65 but can strike adults at any age;

 

AND WHEREAS Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias affect more than 500,000 Canadians currently and that this figure is projected to reach 1.1 million within a generation;

 

AND WHEREAS Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias also take their toll on hundreds of thousands of families and care partners;

 

AND WHEREAS an estimated further three million Canadians face the burden and challenges of providing care for those suffering with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias;

 

AND WHEREAS there is no know cause or cure for this devastating illness;

 

 

 

AND WHEREAS the costs related to the health care system is in the billions and only going to increase, at a time when our health care system is already facing enormous financial challenges;

 

AND WHEREAS Canada, unlike many countries, dos not have a national dementia strategy;

 

AND WHEREAS there is an urgent need to plan and raise awareness and understanding about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias for the sake of improving the quality of life of the people it touches;

 

AND WHEREAS MP Claude Gravelle Nickle Belt has introduced Bill C-356, An Act respecting a National Strategy for Dementia, as he works for broad, all party and non-partisan support for an issue that touches us all, with his legislation calling for a national plan that includes the development of strategies in priory health care, in health promotion and prevention of illness, in community development in building community capacity and care partner engagement, investments in research and other (advisory board, objectives, investment in research and caregivers and more);

 

NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the City of London calls on all levels of government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to adopt a national dementia strategy and urges all citizens of our communities to become more aware and engaged concerning the far-reaching effects of this devastating disease.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: D. Brown, B. Armstrong, N. Branscombe, M. Brown (4)

 

11.

(ADDED) S. Ford, Dancor - Amendment to the Sign By-law

 

Recommendation:  That the following action be taken regarding the undated communication from S. Ford, Dancor regarding a Work Order with respect to a contravention of the City of London Sign and Canopy By-law S.-3775-94

 

a)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to place a moratorium on the enforcement of section 10.1c of the Sign and Canopy By-law S.-3775-94 with respect to existing signs on trailers, until such time as an environmental scan of other municipalities has been conducted and a review of the Sign and Canopy By-law S.-3775-94 has been completed;

 

b)            the attached communication from Councillor H.L. Usher BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: D. Brown, B. Armstrong, N. Branscombe, M. Brown (4)

 

 

12.

(ADDED) J. Brodie - Proposed Changes to the Dog Licensing and Control By-laws

 

 

 

Recommendation:  That the undated communication from Jay Brodie, regarding potential amendments to By-law PH-4, being a By-law to provide for the regulation, restriction and prohibition of the keeping and the running at large of dogs in the City of London BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review and consideration during the upcoming reviews By-law PH-4. 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: D. Brown, B. Armstrong, N. Branscombe, M. Brown (4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

 

13.

(ADDED) 10th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

 

Recommendation:  That the 10th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee,  from its meeting of November 28, 2013 BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: D. Brown, B. Armstrong, N. Branscombe, M. Brown (4)

 

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

 

The Community and Protective Services Committee convened in camera from 8:50 PM to 9:40 PM, after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matter:

 

C-1

A matter pertaining to advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and advice with respect to potential litigation with respect to RFP-12-28 Animal Welfare Services.

 

VII.

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:42 PM.

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