I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED that Councillor M. Brown disclosed a pecuniary interest related to clause 9 of this Report, having to do with the Neighbourhood Family Centre at Lord Nelson Public School, by indicating that his employer is the Thames Valley District School Board. 

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the 4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 12, 2014, BE RECEIVED.

3.

MPAC Assessments of Social and Affordable Housing

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Director of Housing, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services, and Dearness Home, with respect to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) assessments of social and affordable housing properties, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee, following a meeting with relevant provincial authorities.  (2014-F22A)

4.

Municipal Golf - Agreement with London Golf Club

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director,  Parks & Recreation, the proposed by-law, with respect to the use of third party re-sellers to assist with revenue generation for the London Municipal Golf System and appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting on April 1, 2014 to:

a)         approve the agreement, forming a part of the above-noted by-law as "Schedule 1", between the City of London and London Golf Club for the purchase of 1000 transferable daily golf spots for use by members of the London Golf Club at the Municipal Golf Courses, for restricted days and times during the 2014 playing season, at a price of $27,000 plus applicable tax; 

b)         delegate to the City Manager, and his or her written designate, and to the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, and his or her written designate, the authority to approve such further documents, including further agreements with 3rd party golf re-sellers, that are consistent with the requirements contained in the agreement approved in (a) above; and,

c)         delegate to the City Clerk and the Mayor the authority to execute the agreements.  (2014-L04)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, D. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (4)

5.

Request for Proposal - Fire Training - Live Fire Training Props RFP No. 13-33 - Project No. PP1091

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to RFP 13-33, Fire Training Tower Live Fire Training Props:

a)         the price submitted by Draeger Safety Canada Ltd., 1259 Gardiners Road, Unit #2, Kingston, Ontario K7P 3J6, of $557,774.00 (HST excluded), for the Fire Training Tower Live Fire Training Props, BE ACCEPTED; it being pointed out that the proposal submitted by Draeger Safety Canada Ltd. was deemed to provide the best technical and financial value to the City, meets the City’s requirements in all areas and the acceptance is in compliance with Section 12 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2014;

c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts which are necessary in connection with this project; and,

d)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a contract with the contractor for the work through the issuance of a purchase order.  (2014-F17)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

6.

Amendment to Fees and Charges By-law A-47 Adult Day Program - Dearness Home

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, with the advice of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on April 1, 2014 to amend By-law No. A-47 entitled “A by-law to provide for Various Fees and Charges” in order to amend two fees at the Dearness Home Adult Day Program as follows:

a)         to decrease the client fee per day from $26 to $10; and,

b)         to increase the fee related to baths from $20 to $45, to better reflect the cost for service.  (2014-C01)

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, D. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (4)

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, D. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (4)

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

7.

4th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC), from its meeting held on March 6, 2014:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to proposed changes to pet limits in the City of London:

i)          the Chair and the Vice-Chair of the AWAC, BE PERMITTED to request delegation status, on behalf of the AWAC, at the Community and Protective Services Committee Public Participation Meeting being held with respect to this matter; and,

ii)         part b) of clause 1 of the 4th Report of the AWAC BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration, for consideration in the preparation of a potential by-law amendment; it being noted that part b) reads as follows:

"b) the following amendments BE INCLUDED in the proposed pet limits:

i)          rescue groups be allowed to have an unlimited number of animals;

ii)         a two tier licensing system be established to distinguish between rescue groups and citizens;

iii)         rescue groups be provided with their own tags; it being noted that the tag will stay with the rescue group, not the animal; it being further noted that if foster animals are lost, the animals can be identified through the rescue group tag; it being also noted that if further clarification is required, the rescue group may be contacted to confirm that the animal is indeed a foster animal;

iv)        rescue groups be provided with a license;

v)         a new rescue group be required to receive a letter of reference from a veterinarian and have one foster home in addition to the Director’s home;

vi)        a limit of a maximum of four dogs per dwelling unit and a maximum of eight cats per dwelling unit be established; it being noted that no dwelling shall be allowed to have more than eight pets in total, with a limit of four dogs and eight cats; and,

vii)       the added communication from V. Van Linden relating to additional regulations to consider as part of pet limits be referred to a future meeting of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee;

it being noted that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee reviewed and received a communication, dated February 25, 2014, from V. Van Linden, with respect to this matter"; and,

b)         clauses 2 to 7 BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, D. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (4)

8.

2nd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC), from its meeting held on February 27, 2014:

a)         clause 1 BE NOTED AND FILED, it being noted that the current Terms of Reference for the ACCAC do not address providing advice to outside parties, but rather to the Municipal Council;  it being further noted that clause 1 reads as follows:

"1.  That the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) BE APPROVED to be involved in the planning process for the proposed development project at Fullarton and Talbot with respect to producing a state-of-the-art, accessible, development in London’s downtown core; it being noted that the ACCAC reviewed and received the Built Environment and Facilities Sub-Committee minutes from its meeting held on February 24, 2014.";

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update on the snow removal policy, including any recent modifications, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee; it being noted that any modifications could impact significantly on those individuals with disabilities; and,

c)         clauses 3 to 16 BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, D. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (4)

9.

Neighbourhood Family Centre - Thames Valley District School Board - Lord Nelson Public School

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Neighbourhood Family Centre, Lord Nelson Public School:

a)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 1, 2014 to:

i)              approve a Funding and Project Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the Thames Valley District School Board for the construction of a Neighbourhood Family Centre at Lord Nelson Public School; and,

ii)             authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement; and,

b)         the Source of Financing for this project, in the estimated amount of $775,000 BE APPROVED, as set out in the Sources of Financing included in the above-noted staff report;

it being noted that the estimated cost of this project is being funded entirely through provincial funding available in the Child Care and Early Childhood Development Reserve Fund.  (2014-L04)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, D. Brown, B. Armstrong (3)

RECUSED: M. Brown (1)

10.

Extension of Hours for Amplified Sound at the Memorial Cup

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2014, being a by-law to extend the hours for amplified sound for the 2014 Mastercard Memorial Cup, as identified in section 13.0 of the City of London Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual on May 16/17 and May 24/25, 2014, BE CONSIDERED at a public participation meeting to be held before the Community and Protective Services Committee on April 7, 2014.  (2014-C01)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, D. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (4)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

VI.

ADJOURNMENT