I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

4th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the 4th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meeting held on April 28, 2016 BE RECEIVED.

3.

4th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

That the 4th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee from its meeting held on April 21, 2016 BE RECEIVED

4.

529 Philip Street - Property Standards Related Demolition

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Development & Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 25, 2016 BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on May 31, 2016 to approve the demolition and clearing of all buildings, structures, debris or refuse at the property located at 529 Philip Street, in accordance with the City of London Property Standards By-law and the Ontario Building Code. (2016-P10D)

5.

Master Product and Services Agreement with Intergraph Canada Ltd. doing Business as Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure and Upgrade Computer Aided Dispatch System

That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Master Product and Services Agreement with Intergraph Canada Ltd. doing business as Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure and upgrade to the Computer Aided Dispatch System:

a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 25, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting  to be held on May 31, 2016, to:

i)          approve a Master Product and Services Agreement with Intergraph Canada Ltd., doing business as Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure for the purposes of establishing the terms and conditions that will govern the purchase of software products and related services in the future, including the proposed purchase set out in part b) below; 

ii)         delegate the Fire Chief the authority to appoint a Project Manager for the Master Product and Services Agreement; and

iii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement approved in i) above; and,

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the upgrade of software for Computer Aided Dispatch system:

i)          the quotation submitted by Intergraph Canada Ltd., doing business as Hexagon Safety &  Infrastructure with its principal office located at 1120 68 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8S5 to provide upgrades to the Computer Aided Dispatch system and related hardware replacement, at a cost of $145,343, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; this is a single source contract in accordance with section 14.4(d) the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

ii)         the funding for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated May 25, 2016; and,

iii)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with the Agreement noted in a) above and purchases noted in b) above, including authorizing Statement of Work #2016-1014.  (2016-P03)

6.

2014-2017 Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement Dearness Home Adult Day Program and the South West Local Health Integration Network Declaration of Compliance - April 2, 2015 - March 21, 2016

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, regarding compliance with the terms of the 2014-2017 Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement for the Dearness Home Adult Day Program, the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Declaration of Compliance, substantially in the form appended as Schedule 1 to the staff report dated May 25, 2016 for the reporting period April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016.  (2016-S02)

7.

Achieva Health Increase on Contract Value

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to amendment of the contract with Achieva Health for the provision of physiotherapy and occupational therapy services at the Dearness Home:

a)         the existing contract with Achieva Health, 355 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4P 1M5 BE INCREASED by $23,952 per annum, to a revised annual total of $237,444 in accordance with section 20.3 (e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; and,

b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the contract noted in a) above;

it being noted that the contract with Achieva Health is a 3 year contract starting in February 2014 and ending in January 2017 with the option of two (2)  - one (1) year renewals; and it being further noted that the original contract with Achieva Health in the amount of $206,202 per annum was previously amended effective April 1, 2014 with an increase of $3,645 per annum and effective April 1, 2015 with an increase of $3,645 per annum in accordance with section 20.3 (d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, to incorporate increases in Ministry of Health and Long Term Care funding for physiotherapy services.  (2016-S02/A05)

8.

Supporting the Community Response to Syrian Newcomers - Update

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the staff report entitled “Supporting the Community Response to Syrian Newcomers – Update”, dated May 25, 2016, BE RECEIVED for information.  (2016-S15)

9.

Community Policing Partnership Program

That, on the recommendation of the Chief of Police, the by-law appended to the staff report dated May 25, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 31, 2016 to:

a)         approve an Agreement between Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, The Corporation of the City of London and the London Police Services Board, for the provision of funding under the Community Policy Partnerships Program; and,

b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk  to execute the Agreement approved in a) above.  (2016-P03)

10.

Safer Communities 1,000 Officers Partnership Program

That, on the recommendation of the Chief of Police, the by-law appended to the staff report dated May 25, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 31, 2016 to:

a)         approve an Agreement between Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, The Corporation of the City of London and the London Police Services Board, for the provision of funding under the Safer Communities – 1,000 Officers Partnership Program; and,

b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement approved in a) above. (2016-P03)

11.

Council Policy 1(10) - Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk the following actions be taken with respect to the Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award:

a)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 25, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 31, 2016 to repeal and replace Council Policy 1(10) Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award to:

i)          update the terminology to reflect the name of the Advisory Committee being the “London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee;

ii)         remove the “institutions (public and private)” and “education and training” categories; 

iii)         delete the term “Nomination Sub-Committee” and replace it with the term “Awards and Recognition Subcommittee”;

iv)        add a new category of “Social/Community Services Not-for-Profit  (50 or more employees/members)”; and,

v)         add a requirement of less than 26 years of age to the Youth/Young Adult category; and,

b)         subject to the approval of a) above, the revised Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award Nomination Form, appended to the staff report noted in a) above, BE APPROVED.  (2016-S15)

Motion Passed

YEAS: V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (3)

12.

Cavendish Park Information Update - Deferred Matter #2

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner the report entitled “Cavendish Park Information Update Deferred Matter 2”, dated May 25, 2016, BE RECEIVED for information.(2016-R04)

13.

By-law for the Execution of the Connection Agreement with London Hydro for a Load Displacement Generator at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 25, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 31, 2016 to:

a)         approve the London Hydro Form of Connection Agreement for a Small or a Mid-sized Embedded Generation Facility between London Hydro and The Corporation of the City of London for the purpose of rendering the combined heat and power system at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre approved for operation; and,

b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement approved in a) above.  (2016-E06)

14.

Dearness Home: Long Term Care and Adult Day Program Management Consulting and Administrator Services Contract

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 May 25, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 31, 2016 to:

a)         approve  the extension to the existing Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Extendicare (Canada) Inc., 3000 Steeles Ave., Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W2, for two years, with an effective date of November 1, 2016, subject to any required approval by the Ministry of  Health and  Long Term Care:

i)          to provide operational management consulting services for the Dearness Home at a cost of $28,500 per month, excluding HST;

ii)         to provide Administrator services for Dearness Home at a cost of $14,500 per month, excluding HST;

iii)         to provide operational management consulting services to Dearness Home’s Adult Day Program service at a cost of $2,000 per month, excluding HST; and

iv)        to provide for disbursements for out of pocket expenses that Extendicare expends in carrying out this Agreement, limited to reasonable travel, meals, telephone, and accommodation expenses up to a maximum of $2,500 per month, excluding  applicable taxes;   

b)         to delegate authority to the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the extension of the Agreement through a Renewal Agreement, substantially in the form appended as Schedule “A” to the above-noted staff report; and,

c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the extension of the  Agreement noted in a) above.  (2016-S02)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

15.

2nd Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on May 3, 2016:

a)         the letter of invitation appended to the 2nd Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council Members advising of the upcoming “Adopt-A-Councillor” tour; it being noted that the Childcare Advisory Committee received the following with respect to this matter:

            i)          the appended outline;

            ii)         the final Adopt a Councillor package; and

            iii)         a verbal update from D. Gordon;

it being noted that this initiative is included on the Childcare Advisory Committee approved 2016 work plan; and,

b) clauses 1 to 6, inclusive, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (3)

16.

2nd Report of the Town and Gown Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Town and Gown Committee from its meeting held on May 4, 2016:

a)         the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to approve Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit Secondary Dwelling Units in London’s near-campus neighbourhoods, subject to the following criteria being met:

i)          Secondary Dwelling Units in near-campus neighbourhoods be subject to the minimum conditions and restrictions currently proposed by the Civic Administration for Secondary Dwelling Units elsewhere in London; and,

ii)         the Municipal Council be satisfied that existing and planned enforcement mechanisms will ensure the primary dwelling unit is, at all times, owner-occupied;

it being noted that the Town and Gown Committee reviewed and received the recommendations of the Secondary Dwelling Units Working Group with respect to this matter;

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to revise the Great Near-Campus Neighourhood Planning Area boundaries as outlined in the  maps appended to the 2nd Report of the Town and Gown Committee; it being noted that the Town and Gown Committee reviewed and received the recommendation of the Great Near-Campus Neighbourhood Planning Working Group with respect to this matter;

c)         the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to amend the Town and Gown Committee Terms of Reference to remove the London and St. Thomas Association of Realtors from the membership as a Non-Voting Resource; it being noted that the Town and Gown Committee received, with regret, the attached communication, dated May 3, 2016, with respect to the resignation of M. Hardy-Trevenna, LSTAR, from the Committee; and

d)         clause 6, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to consider in conjunction with the on-going review of business licensing matters; it being noted that clause 6 reads as follows, “that the Community and Protective Services Committee BE REQUESTED to hold a public participation meeting with respect to a review of licensing fees of the Residential Rental Unit Licensing Program for the consideration of required property standards inspections; it being noted that the Town and Gown Committee heard the attached presentation from O. Katolyk, Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, with respect to this matter;”

e)         clauses 1 to 3, inclusive, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (3)

17.

6th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on May 5, 2016:

a)         the Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) does not support an amendment to By-law PH-3 (Animal Control By-law) to allow for pigs to be kept within the City of London; it being noted that the AWAC submitted the following items with respect to this matter:

i)          AWAC’s sub-committee report and research;

ii)         a communication dated April 7, 2016, from F. Morrison, Animal Outreach;

iii)         a communication dated April 7, 2016, from S. Poole, Cedar Row Farm sanctuary; and,

iv)        a National Pig Association (Warwickshire U.K.) Briefing Note on miniature and pet pigs;

b)         clauses 1 to 7, inclusive BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (3)

18.

Councillor B. Armstrong - Robarts Provincial School for the Deaf and Amethyst Provincial Demonstration School

That the Mayor BE REQUESTED to submit a letter to the Minister of Education indicating that The Corporation of the City of London supports the continued operation of the Amethyst Demonstration School and the Robarts Provincial School for the Deaf; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached submission from Councillor B. Armstrong with respect to this matter.  

Motion Passed

YEAS: V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (3)

19.

C. Campbell, Director of Culture & Entertainment Tourism, Tourism London - Country Music Week 2016

That the following actions be taken with respect to the request of Tourism London, for exemptions from the Special Events Policies and Procedures related to the Canadian Country Music Awards events:

a)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a proposed amendment to By-law A.-7348-49 (Special Events Policies and Procedures) to a public participation meeting before the Community and Protective Services Committee on June 21, 2016 to permit:

i)          an exemption to Section 13 of the Special Events Policies and Procedures pertaining to the hours of operation, for an outdoor stage and entertainment on Thursday, September 8, Friday, September 9, 2016 and Saturday, September 10, 2016 between the hours of 5:00 PM and not later than 1:00 AM each night; and,

ii)         an exemption to Sections 13.2 and 13.3 of the above-noted policy pertaining to the permitted sound levels of the event; and,

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with respect to the anticipated street closure details required for this event. 

Motion Passed

YEAS: V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (3)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

20.

Deferred Matters List

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

Motion Passed

YEAS: V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (3)

VI.

ADJOURNMENT