Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

Meeting #:	10th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee
Date:	Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers

PRESENT:

• Councillors M. Cassidy (Chair),
• S. Lewis,
• M. Salih,
• E. Peloza,
• S. Hillier,
• and Mayor E. Holder

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor A. Kayabaga; D. Baxter, J. Bunn, D. Calderwood-Smith, C. Cooper, S. Datars Bere, A. Dunbar, O. Katolyk, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, J.P. McGonigle, N. Musicco, D. O'Brien, D. Purdy, M. Ribera, M. Schulthess, S. Stafford

   

  The meeting was called to order at 4:02 PM.

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That Items 2.1 to 2.7, 2.11 and 2.12 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, E. Holder, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.1

8th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on August 22, 2019:

  a)            the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice of Planning Application, dated August 20, 2019, from L. Mottram, Senior Planner, with respect to a Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 1395 Riverbend Road:

  i)            the above-noted Notice BE RECEIVED; and,

  ii)           the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to attend a future meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee to explain mechanical parking systems and possible repercussions for accessibility, as it relates to the above-noted Notice;

  b)            the attached Built Environment Sub-Committee report, dated August 13, 2019, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration as part of the Draft Facility Accessibility Design Standards dated June 2019; and,

  c)            clauses 1.1, 3.1 and 5.1, BE RECEIVED.

   

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

7th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on August 1, 2019:

  a)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to amend the public reporting of the London Animal Control Centre to include specific numbers on each species of animal intake and outcome; it being noted that the attached communication from R. Oke, Animal Welfare Coordinator, with respect to this matter, was received; and,

  b)            clauses 1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.4, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

5th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That the 5th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on August 15, 2019, BE RECEIVED.

   

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

7th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That the 7th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on August 14, 2019, BE RECEIVED.

   

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.5

London’s Homeless Management Information System – Amended By-law

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to London’s Homeless Management Information System:

  a)            the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated September 10, 2019, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 17, 2019, to amend By-law No. A-7613-327 being “A by-law to approve The Data Provision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by the Federal Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute this Agreement”, by deleting any reference to the title “Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services” and by replacing it with the title “Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home” to reflect a change in the Service Area responsible for Homeless Prevention Initiatives; and,

  b)            the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated September 10, 2019, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 17, 2019, to amend By-law No. A-7706-107 being “A by-law to approve the London Homeless Management Information System Hosting Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Homeless Serving Organization and to authorize the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services to execute this Agreement”, by deleting any reference to the title “Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services” and by replacing it with the title “Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home” to reflect a change in the Service Area responsible for Homeless Prevention Initiatives. (2019-S14)

   

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.6

Provincial Audit and Accountability Fund – Transfer Payment Agreement

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated September 10, 2019, with respect to the provision of funding for an independent third party review of the delivery of housing services, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 17, 2019, to:

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

  b)            authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2019-F11)

   

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.7

Report from Civic Administration of the Vacant Community Housing Units as a Result of Outstanding Repairs

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the staff report dated September 10, 2019, with respect to the vacant community housing units as a result of outstanding repairs, BE RECEIVED. (2019-S11)

   

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.11

Proposed Accessible Vehicle for Hire Incentive Program – Update

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated September 10, 2019 related to an update on a proposed accessible vehicle for hire incentive program:

  a)            the above-noted report BE RECEIVED; and,

  b)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to hold a public participation meeting at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with respect to amending the Vehicle for Hire By-law to make the necessary changes to implement an incentive program for accessible vehicles for hire. (2019-T10/F11)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.12

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Community, Culture and Recreation

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager and Acting Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services and the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, the staff report dated September 10, 2019, with respect to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Community, Culture and Recreation, BE RECEIVED. (2019-T10)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.8

Naming of New East Community Centre – 1731 Churchill Avenue

• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation and the Deputy City Manager and Acting Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the necessary arrangements to hold a Public Participation Meeting before the Community and Protective Services Committee on October 8, 2019 to receive input from the public with respect to the proposed name of “The Community Centre on Wavell” for the new east community centre located at 1731 Churchill Avenue; it being noted that a communication, dated September 7, 2019, from B. Brock, was received with respect to this matter. (2019-S12)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, E. Holder, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.9

Tow Truck Solicitation at Accident Scenes

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated September 10, 2019 related to tow truck solicitation at accident scenes:

  a)            the above-noted report BE RECEIVED;

  b)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare an amendment to the Business Licensing By-law to include Motor Vehicle Towing as a Class of Licence and hold a public participation meeting at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee; and,

  c)            the delegation request from D. Williams, 519TOW, as appended to the agenda, with respect to this matter, BE DEFERRED to the above-noted public participation meeting. (2019-T08)

   

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, E. Holder, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.10

Swimming Pool Fence By-law Review Update

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated September 10, 2019 related to a swimming pool fence by-law review update:

  a)            the above-noted report BE RECEIVED; and,

  b)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with respect to drainage issues related to backyard pools. (2019-P15)

   

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, E. Holder, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

(ADDED) Councillor A. Kayabaga – Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual – Parkjam Music Festival – Harris Park

• Moved by: M. Salih
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That the communication dated September 6, 2019, from Councillor A. Kayabaga, with respect to the Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual, BE RECEIVED. (2019-P11)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, E. Holder, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1

Deferred Matters List

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

  That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at August 28, 2019, BE RECEIVED.

   

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, E. Holder, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:08 PM.