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5TH REPORT OF THE

 

Community and Protective Services Committee

 

meeting held on April 25, 2017, commencing at 4:03 PM, in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, London City Hall. 

 

PRESENT:  Councillor H. Usher (Acting Chair), Mayor M. Brown, Councillors B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, M. Salih and P. Squire and J. Bunn (Secretary).

 

ALSO PRESENT:  Councillors J. Helmer, T. Park and M. van Holst; S. Datars Bere, T. Gattney, T. Fowler, O. Katolyk, J. Kobarda, L. Livingstone, E. Low, D. O’Brien, D. Pavletic (MLHU), J. Skimming, C. Smith, J. Stanford, J. Taylor and B. Westlake-Power.

 

 

I.

CALL TO ORDER

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

 

2.

STAFF REPORT - 4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

 

That it BE NOTED that the 4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on April 12, 2017, was received.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (3)

 

3.

STAFF REPORT - Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) Funding in London:  2017-2020

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) finding in London, 2017 to 2020:

 

a)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 2, 2017 to:

 

i)          approve the Contribution Agreement, as appended to the above-noted staff report, between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada (“Canada”), for the continuation of funding from 2017-2020 in the total amount of $753,000 to support the Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) in London;

ii)         delegate to the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services the authority to authorize and approve such further and other documents that may be required in furtherance of the above-noted Agreement, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City's approved budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness of The Corporation of the City of London; and,

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

 

b)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 2, 2017 to:

 

i)          approve the Contribution Agreement, as appended to the above-noted staff report, between The Corporation of the City of London and Merrymount Children’s Centre, for the continuation of funding from 2017-2020 up to the amount of $193,500 to support the Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) in London;

ii)         delegate to the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, or written designate, the authority to authorize and approve such further and other documents that may be required in furtherance of the Agreement, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City's approved budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness of The Corporation of the City of London; and,

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

 

c)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 2, 2017 to:

 

i)          approve a Contribution Agreement, as appended to the above-noted staff report, between The Corporation of the City of London and South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre, for the continuation of funding from 2017-2020 up to the amount of $559,500 to support the Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) in London;

ii)         delegate to the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, or written designate, the authority to authorize and approve such further and other documents that may be required in furtherance of the Agreement, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City's approved budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness of The Corporation of the City of London; and,

iii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Contribution Agreement.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (3)

 

4.

STAFF REPORT - Lead Agency to Oversee the Implementation of London For All:  A Roadmap to End Poverty Request for Proposal 17-10

 

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 following actions be taken with respect to the award of the contract for the Request for Proposal (RFP) 17-10 Lead Agency to Oversee the Implementation of London for All: A Roadmap to End Poverty:

 

a)         the RFP BE AWARDED to United Way London-Middlesex, in the amount of $125,000 annually over the next 3 years, to become the lead agency to coordinate the implementation body for London for All: A Roadmap to End Poverty and to advance the recommendations laid out in the plan; it being noted that the RFP resulted in an irregular bid, with the proposal submitted by United Way London-Middlesex was the only bid received and meets the City’s requirements in all areas and is in compliance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; and,

 

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

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

5.

STAFF REPORT - Supporting the Community Response to Syrian Newcomers - Update on Potential Survey Questions or Other Means of Gathering Information

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report related to Supporting the Community Response to Syrian Newcomers – Update on Potential Survey Questions or Other Means of Gathering Information, dated April 25, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (3)

 

6.

STAFF REPORT - Agreement with the Province of Ontario to Support the Development of an Immigration Strategy

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 25, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of May 2, 2017, to:

 

a)         approve the agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, to obtain  Provincial funding of $20,000 to support the financing of research to aid in the creation, implementation and evaluation of London’s new Immigration Strategy; and,

 

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

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (3)

 

7.

STAFF REPORT - Short Term Accommodations

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the report related to short term accommodations, dated April 25, 2017, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that Civic Administration will undertake a work program to address short term accommodations in London which will lead to a range of options in the areas of rental licensing zoning by-laws and taxation.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (3)

 

8.

STAFF REPORT -  Anti-Contraband Tobacco Campaign Funded by Tobacco Industry Front Groups Intend to Block Tobacco Control Measures

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the submission dated March 28, 2017, from J. Helmer, Chair, Middlesex-London Board of Health with respect to the Tobacco Industry Anti-Contraband Tobacco Campaign:

 

a)         the previous City of London endorsement for the tobacco industry anti-contraband campaign (June 2012) BE RETRACTED;

 

b)         elected representatives and staff of the City of London, within their capacity as representatives of the City of London, BE DIRECTED to have no further meetings or discussions about any tobacco-related issue with representatives of the NCACT, the OCSA, or individuals otherwise representing the tobacco industry; and,

                       

c)         the Mayor BE DIRECTED to write to the Ontario Ministry of Finance to request that consideration be given to:

 

i)          raising tobacco excise taxes by at least $10/carton; and,

ii)        enhancing enforcement activities designed to reduce the presence of contraband tobacco in Ontario communities.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (3)

 

9.

Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

 

That the communication from B. Hill with respect to the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy BE REFERRED to the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Steering Committee for consideration in formulating its final report.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (3)

 

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

 

10.

Open Air Burning

 

That it BE NOTED that the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) heard delegations from the following, requesting the enactment of a City of London by-law to prohibit outdoor open air burning:

 

  • A. Kytka, representing C. Oglan, and presenting the submission included on the CPSC agenda;
  • D. McMillan, outlining the negative impacts of open air burning on his family’s health;
  • K. Treleaven, reading a statement from Utah Physicians for a Healthier Environment and listing seventeen reasons to ban outdoor open air burning;
  • A. Hyslop, noting that she is from Woodstock but has relatives in London and speaking about the dangers of wood smoke and the detriments to humans; and
  • M. Luce, reading both the submission from R. Astles and part of his own submission from the CPSC agenda.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (3)

 

NAYS: M. Cassidy (1)

 

11.

Business Licensing By-Law Review - Commercial Parking Facilities, Pet Shops, Public Halls and Seasonal Sales Businesses

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development & Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to the updated Business Licensing By-law:

 

a)         commercial parking facilities, pet shops, public halls and seasonal sales businesses BE INCLUDED in the updated Business Licensing By-law: and,

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with respect to the reduction to licensing fees that may be appropriate for charities conducting seasonal sales;

 

it being point 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

 

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

 

Voting Record:

 

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

 

12.

4th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on April 6, 2017:

 

a)         Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the following actions with respect to the regulations for pet stores associated with the Business Licensing By-law:

 

i)          the attached positive list of allowable species to be sold in pet stores and the attached recommendations for a positive list not a prohibitive list be considered; it being noted that this list can be amended as needed; and,

ii)         the Chair or designate of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee BE DIRECTED to request delegation status at the Community and Protective Services Committee meeting, when the proposed Business Licensing By-law is presented; and,

 

b)         clauses 1, 3 and 4, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

13.

File No. 16-260872 - Naturalization Project - London Condominium Corporation No. 11

 

That Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee regarding File No. 16-260872 a Naturalization Project by London Condominium Corporation No. 11 related to the property located on Berkshire Court; it being noted that a submission from Condominium Corporation No. 758 was also referred to Civic Administration by the Community and Protective Services Committee in October of 2016.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

14.

STAFF REPORT - City Council and Standing Committee Pre-Recorded Video Content - City Website and YouTube Channel

 

That Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to closed caption Council meeting pre-recorded videos on the City of London YouTube channel on a go-forward basis, subject to the one-time 2017 funding available to do so; it being noted that archived 2017 Council video content will also be closed captioned subject to budget availability; it being further noted that additional information will be provided to Committee/Council, following this pilot.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

 

15.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the April 2017 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE UPDATED and BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (3)

 

16.

(ADDED) COUNCILLOR SUBMISSION - Withdrawal Renaming Proposal - Mildred Barons Park to Vimy Ridge Park

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the submission by Councillor B. Armstrong related to the establishment of a permanent Vimy Ridge memorial:

 

a)         clause 18 of the 3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee which referred to a request by Councillor Armstrong to rename Mildred Barons Park, located at 444 Kathleen Avenue, to “Vimy Ridge Park” to Civic Administration, BE RECONSIDERED by the committee at the submitter’s request;

 

b)         the request to withdraw the above-noted park renaming submission, from Councillor B. Armstrong, BE ACCEPTED; and,

 

c)         the submission from 427 (London) Wing, dated April 13, 2017, as appended to the Added Agenda, BE REFERRED to staff for consideration related to the establishment of a permanent memorial.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (3)

 

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

 

(See Confidential Appendix to the 5th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee enclosed for Members only.)

 

The Community and Protective Services Committee convened in camera from 7:27 PM to 7:50 PM after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matter:

 

C-1.

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, as it relates to the BMO Centre.

 

VII.

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.

 

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