Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

The 8th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Tuesday, May 02, 2023 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 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 E. Peloza (Chair), 
• J. Pribil, 
• C. Rahman, 
• and D. Ferreira 

ABSENT:

• S. Stevenson 
• and Mayor J. Morgan 

ALSO PRESENT:

• J. Bunn, K. Dickins, M. Feldberg, O. Katolyk, J.P. McGonigle, K. Pawelec, C. Smith and J. Taylor 

  Remote Attendance: Councillor S. Hillier; E. Bennett, S. Corman, J. Davies, M. Schulthess, E. Skalski, G. Smith and P. Yeoman 

  The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM; it being noted that Councillor C. Rahman 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: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That Items 2.1 to 2.4 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	E. Peloza, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (2)	Mayor J. Morgan, and S. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (4 to 0)

2.1

4th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on April 6, 2023:

  a)    B. Samuels, Chair of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee BE REQUESTED to attend the next Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee (AWCAC) meeting to provide more information on library programs that are being undertaken with respect to bird friendly initiatives; it being noted that the AWCAC held a general discussion with respect to this matter;

  b)    a member of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) BE REQUESTED to attend the next Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee (AWCAC) meeting to receive comments and questions from the AWCAC in regards to the ESACAC Goldfish Brochure; it being noted that the AWCAC held a general discussion with respect to this matter; and,

  c)    clauses 1.1, 3.1 and 5.2 to 5.4 BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre and McMahen Park Engagement Results

• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager of Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff reported, dated May 2, 2023, related to the Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre and McMahen Park Engagement Results:

  a)    the short-term project, multi use pad/outdoor ice rink, identified through resident engagement near the Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre Assessment Centre BE ENDORSED; 

  b)    the budget for the short-term project, multi use pad/outdoor ice rink on the current basketball court beside the community centre, BE APPROVED, in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; and,

  c)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with implementation of the multi use pad/outdoor ice rink, it being noted that this work will be undertaken in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy.  (2023-R05B)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

2023-2024 Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London (Dearness Home) and Ontario Health

• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 2, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 16, 2023, to:

  a)    approve the Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, for the period April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024, to be entered into with Ontario Health with respect to the Dearness Home; and,

  b)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2023-S03)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

(ADDED) Housing Collaborative Initiative (HCI) - Update

• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  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 2, 2023, related to the Housing Collaborative Initiative (HCI) Update:

  a)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring London’s implementation of the Housing Collaborative Initiative Project into alignment with City of London technology and project management best practices;

  b)    the project Governance Group BE REQUESTED to approve a strategy outlining how future legislative changes will be addressed and communicated to the project governance team and back to City Council;

  c)    the Governance Group BE REQUESTED to approve a revised set of project requirements to be used as the basis of all future project activity;

  d)    that Governance Group BE REQUESTED to provide quarterly updates to City Council until the completion of the project; and, 

  e)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2023-S11)  

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

None.

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:10 PM.