I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Election of Vice-Chair for the term Ending November 30, 2017

That Councillor H.L. Usher BE APPOINTED Vice-Chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee for the term ending November 30, 2017.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

3.

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

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 24, 2016:

a)         that the Civic Administration BE REQUSTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP) with respect to the following matters related to the Environmental Assessment being undertaken at the intersection of Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue:

i)          the reason for the discrepancy between the traffic signals and the pedestrian signal;

ii)         the potential implications of bus rapid transit and any potential impact on pedestrian safety;

iii)         the status of the Environmental Assessment;

iv)        an update with respect to the preferred option of a tunnel or a pedestrian overpass; it being noted that the CSCP prefers a pedestrian overpass; and,

v)         requesting that the preferred option be wheelchair accessible;

b)         that the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP) requested that a representative from the London Police Services BE REQUESTED to attend a future CSCP meeting for the following reasons:

i)          to provide information about street checks; it being noted that the CSCP has safety concerns related to its understanding of the program;

ii)         to provide an update related to the enforcement of the reduced speed limits in school zones; and,

iii)         to provide the statistics that the London Police Services previously provided to the CSCP; and

c)         clauses 1 to 9 BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

4.

4th Report of the Town and Gown Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Town and Gown Committee from tis meeting held on November 23, 2016:

a)         that the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to include educational information related to residential rental properties signage when issuing residential rental unit licenses;

b)         that the following actions be taken with respect to proposed amendments to the Public Nuisance By-law (PH-18):

i)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to give consideration to amending the definition of “Nuisance Party” in the Public Nuisance By-law (PH-18) to address the issue of rooftop social gatherings, as it creates a public safety concern;

ii)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the Town and Gown Committee with respect to the request in part a), above; and,

iii)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to address the above-noted matter and hold a public participation meeting at the appropriate Standing Committee, prior to St. Patrick's Day, 2017; it being noted that the Town and Gown Committee heard a verbal presentation from P. White, Western University, with respect to the 2016 Homecoming events; and,

c)         clauses 1 to 5 BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

5.

2nd Report of the Diversity, Inclusivity and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

That the 2nd Report of the Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 17, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

6.

11th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 11th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 24, 2016:

a)         that the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) supports, in principle, the broadening of access of the proposed subsidized transit model, to support the expansion of inclusivity within the program, noting that the ACCAC had reservations as to whether the current funding model offers this; it being noted that the staff report dated November 16, 2016, from C. Smith, Manager, Community Partnerships and Funding, with respect to this matter, was received;

b)         that the following actions be taken with respect to the Built Environment and Facilities Sub-Committee report dated November 14, 2016:

i)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the attached Accessible Cab User Review; and,

ii)         the attached letter of support BE FORWARDED to the Trails Advisory Group and the Environmental and Parks Planning Division for their consideration; it being noted that the sub-committee would like to be included in any further developments, with respect to this matter;

c)         that the following actions be taken with respect to the Education and Awareness Sub-Committee report dated November 14, 2016:

i)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to outsource the finalized development of the three Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) brochures, to be completed prior to the end of 2016; and,

ii)         it BE NOTED that the ACCAC approved expenditures of $5.34 to F. de Lasa, to cover costs associated with the printing of brochure templates; it being further noted that the ACCAC has sufficient funds in its 2016 budget to cover these expenditures; and,

d)         clauses 1, 4 and 7 to 13, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

7.

STAFF REPORT - Cost Recovery for London Fire Department Attendance at Structure Fires

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the report dated December 13, 2016, with respect to cost recovery for London Fire Department attendance at structure fires, BE RECEIVED. (2016-P16)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

8.

STAFF REPORT - Open Air Burning By-law - Education Plan

That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, the report dated December 13, 2016, with respect to the open air burning by-law education plan, BE APPROVED. (2016-P09)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

9.

STAFF REPORT - Renewing an Agreement with South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre for Use of Space for Social and Community Programs at South London Community Centre

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 19, 2016, to:

a)         approve the licence agreement between The Corporation of the City of             London and the South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre, to             provide space in the South London Community Centre (SLCC) to the             South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre (SLNRC) for the purpose             of delivering social and community programs in the South London area;             and,

b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted             Agreement. (2016-S12)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

10.

STAFF REPORT - Agreement with South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre for Space to Provide Settlement Services at South London Community Centre

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 19, 2016, to:

a)         approve the licence agreement between The Corporation of the City of             London and the South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre to             provide space in the South London Community Centre (SLCC) to the             South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre (SLNRC) for the purpose             of delivering Settlement Services on behalf of Immigration, Refugees, &             Citizenship Canada (IRCC); and,

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

it being noted that these services facilitate the arrival of immigrants, provides protection to refugees, and offer programming to help newcomers settle in London. (2016-S12)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

11.

STAFF REPORT - London Community Gardens Program Strategic Plan - Year 1 Update

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services and the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, the report dated December 13, 2016 with respect to the London Community Gardens Strategic Plan Year One Update, BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received a communication from M. Temme with respect to this matter.  (2016-S12)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

12.

STAFF REPORT - Amendment to PH-7 Dogs Off Leash Area By-law

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 19, 2016, to amend By-law No. PH-7 entitled, “Dog Off Leash Areas By-law” with a revised area plan for the Greenway Dog Off-Leash Area, by repealing and replacing Schedule “A”. (2016-R04)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

13.

STAFF REPORT - Social Housing Improvement Program (SHIP)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 19, 2016, to:

a)         approve the Housing Provider Contribution Agreement, substantially in the form attached to the above-noted by-law, and satisfactory to the City Solicitor, for the Social Housing Improvement Program between the City of London and Housing providers; and,

b)         to delegate authority to the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or designate, to execute the Housing Provider Contribution Agreements as approved. (2016-S11)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

14.

STAFF REPORT - Children 5 to 12 Years of Age Ride for Free on Public Transit Council By-law and Agreement

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the revised, attached by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 19, 2016, to:

a)         approve an agreement between The Corporation of the City of London             and the London Transit Commission to provide free bus transportation for             individuals 5 to and including 12 years of age commencing January 1,             2017;

b)         to authorize a grant to the London Transit Commission for such purpose;             and,

c)         to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted             agreement. (2016-T03)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

15.

STAFF REPORT - Basic Income Pilot Project for Ontario

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the report dated December 13, 2016, with respect to the Basic Income Pilot Project for Ontario, BE RECEIVED for information. (2016-S12)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

16.

STAFF REPORT - Annual Emergency Management Program Update

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 13, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 19, 2016, to:

a)         adopt the Emergency Management Program, including the London             Emergency Response Plan as set out in Schedule “A” of the above-noted             by-law; and,

b)         repeal By-law A.-7338-23. (2016-P03)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

17.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING - Residential Rental Units Licensing By-law: Secondary Dwelling Units and Inspection Protocol

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the revised, attached proposed by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 19, 2016, to amend By-law No. A-51, as amended, entitled “A by-law to provide for Various Fees and Charges” in order to amend the fee related to applications for new Rental Residential Licences to increase the fee from $55.00 to $165.00; it being noted the amendment addresses fee increases for initial applications only to cover the costs of pro-active property standards inspections;

the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back at a future meeting of the CPSC, with respect to short-term property rentals to address amenities, character and stability of a neighbourhood, which may be affected by Rental Residential Licenses;

it being noted that the CPSC heard a presentation from the Chief Municipal By-law Officer, with respect to this matter;

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith. (2016-P09)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

Voting Record:

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (6)

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

18.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING - Subsidized Transit

That the following actions be taken with respect to public transportation:

a)         the current budget allocation for transit subsidy for the visually impaired             to receive a monthly bus pass BE REMOVED from the proposed subsidy             program, resulting in no change to the current program for the visually             impaired in London;

b)         the remaining budget allocation BE USED to implement an income-            related subsidy program in the City of London resulting in a monthly pass             amount in the approximate amount of $52.00/month, as proposed in the             staff report dated December 13, 2016, with the exception of a monthly             cap and waiting list creation and rather that the program will be             administered until the budget amount is exhausted; it being noted that the             Civic Administration will report back to the Community and Protective             Services Committee  prior to the exhaustion of the budget allocation; it             being further noted that this proposal will allow over 1200 Londoners to             be eligible for subsidy; 

c)         the federal and provincial governments BE LOBBIED to provide funding             for public transportation subsidy for those in financial need;

d)         the London Transit Commission BE REQUESTED to consider steps that             it can  take to assist Londoners in need of subsidy for public transit;

e)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the next             meeting of the CPSC on steps that can be taken to provide Council and             Standing Committee Agendas in alternate formats, including braille, in             sufficient time to permit members of the public an opportunity to review             the documentation and to fully participate in local government;

f)          the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back providing an             update as to what progress has been made to provide close captioning             for videos related to Council and Standing Committee meetings; and,

g)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a copy of the draft             report(s) that will be prepared to respond to e) and f), above, to the             Accessibility Advisory Committee;

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made submissions in connection therewith.

Motion Passed

Voting Record:

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (6)

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (6)

Motion to approve part a).

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (4)

NAYS: M. Salih, P. Squire (2)

Motion to approve part b).

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (4)

NAYS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong (2)

Motion to approve part c).

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (6)

Motion to approve part d).

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (6)

Motion to approve parts e), f), and g).

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (5)

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

19.

COUNCILLOR SUBMISSION - Hate Related Graffiti

The Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review and report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee setting out measures that could be undertaken to address the increase in hate related graffiti, including, but not limited to the following:

a)         increased set fines associated with hate related graffiti within the City’s             Graffiti implement By-law PW-10, as amended;

b)         enhanced coordination and response times between the City and other             agencies, such as the London Police Services; and

c)         a dedicated e-mail address ([email protected]) in the Customer Relations             Management (CRM) system to provide a means to collect data and assist             with coordination. (2016-P08)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

20.

STAFF REPORT - Affordable Access to City-Owned Community Centres and Recreation Facilities

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services and the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the revised, attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 19, 2016 to revoke Council Policy 3(10) entitled “Waiving Fees for Use of City-Owned Recreation and Community Centres” and adopt a new Council Policy 3(10) entitled “Policy for Waiving or Reducing Fees for Use of City-Owned Community Centres and Recreation Facilities”, in order to assist community groups which are in the development stage and/or may be unable to afford regular recreation facility rental fees.(2016-R05B)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

21.

STAFF REPORT - Business Licensing By-law Review - Status Update

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the staff report, dated December 13, 2016, with respect to the Business Licensing By-law Review Status Update BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the CPSC received a communication from G. Maccartney, London Chamber of Commerce, with respect to this matter.  (2016-P09)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

22.

Deferred Matters List

That the December 2016 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

23.

Confidential

That the Confidential Appendix to the 11th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

VII.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 9:55 PM.