Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

The 5th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Tuesday, March 02, 2021 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

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PRESENT:

• Councillors J. Helmer (Chair),
• S. Lewis ,
• M. Salih,
• A. Kayabaga,
• S. Hillier,
• and Mayor E. Holder

ALSO PRESENT:

• J. Bunn, M. Ribera and M. Schulthess
    
  Remote Attendance: Councillors M. Cassidy, J. Morgan and M. van Holst; Inspector B. Berg, C. Cooper, S. Corman, K. Dickins, S. Glover, Chief L. Hamer, Deputy Chief M. Hepditch, Deputy Chief A. Hunt, W. Jeffery, O. Katolyk, L. Livingstone, L. Marshall, N. Musicco, A. Pascual, C. Saunders, K. Scherr, B. Somers, C. Smith, S. Stafford, B. Westlake-Power and R. Wilcox
    
  The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM; it being noted that the following Members were in remote attendance: Mayor E. Holder, Councillors M. Salih, A. Kayabaga and S. Hillier

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

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

  That Items 2.1 to 2.10 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.1

1st Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

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

  That the 1st Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 4, 2021, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

1st Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

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

  That the 1st Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 10, 2021, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

1st Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: J. Helmer

  That the 1st Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 18, 2021, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

Upgrade the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System 9.3 to 9.4 and Migrate to OnCall Analytics

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, subject to the advice of the Fire Chief and the Deputy Fire Chief, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 2, 2021, related to an Upgrade to the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System 9.3 to 9.4 and the Migration to OnCall Analytics:

  a)     the “Fixed Price Statement of Work” submitted by Intergraph Canada Ltd., doing business as Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure division, 10921-14 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T3K 2L5, BE ACCEPTED for the upgrade of software for the Computer Aided Dispatch from version 9.3 to 9.4 and the migration from the existing Intergraph Business Intelligence to Hexagon OnCall Analytics – Dispatch Advantage at a total purchase price of $282,014 (excluding HST) in accordance with section 14.4(d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

  b)     the financing for this purchase BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report;

  c)     the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the purchase;

  d)     the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, agreement or having a Purchase Order relating to the subject matter of this approval; and,

  e)     the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required. (2021-A03)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.5

Sole Source Award for the Implementation of the Giwetashkad Indigenous Homelessness Strategic Plan

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 2, 2021, related to the Sole Source Award for the Implementation of the Giwetashkad Indigenous Homelessness Strategic Plan:

  a)     a contract BE AWARDED to Atlohsa Family Healing Services for the period of April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022, at a maximum annual allocation of $990,000, to implement the actions in The Giwetashkad Indigenous Homelessness Strategic Plan with an option to renew for up to five additional one-year terms at the City’s sole discretion, based on satisfactory services, performance, and funding/budget availability through the City of London, and/or other funding sources;

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

  c)     the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a Purchase of Service Agreement with Atlohsa Family Healing Services. (2021-S14)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.6

2021-2022 Homeless Prevention Program Funding Allocations - Single Source Procurement (#SS21-09)

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the revised staff report dated March 2, 2021, as appended to the Added Agenda, related to the 2021-2022 Homeless Prevention Program Funding Allocations for the Single Source Procurement (#SS21-09):

  a)     the Single Source Purchase of Service Agreements BE APPROVED, as set out in the Homeless Prevention 2021-2022 Program Proposed Ontario Community Homeless Prevention Initiative Allocations, as appended to the above-noted staff report;

  b)     the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to this matter; and,

  c)     the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London entering into Purchase of Service Agreements with the above-noted Agencies. (2021-S14)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.7

A New Provincial-Municipal Vision for Social Assistance

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the staff report dated March 2, 2021, with respect to A New Provincial-Municipal Vision for Social Assistance, BE RECEIVED. (2021-S04)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.8

Suppressing Crime - Theft of Gasoline and Scrap Metal

• 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 staff report dated March 2, 2021, with respect to Suppressing Crime and the Theft of Gasoline and Scrap Metal, BE RECEIVED. (2021-P01)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.9

Property Standards Related Demolitions

• 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 proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 2, 2021, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 23, 2021, to approve the demolition of abandoned buildings located at the municipal addresses of 152 Adelaide Street North, 10 Centre Street and 1420 Hyde Park Road, in the City of London, and the property shall be cleared of all buildings, structures, debris or refuse and left in a graded and levelled condition, in accordance with the City of London Property Standards By-law and Building Code Act. (2021-P01/P10D)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.10

Back to Business By-law Extension

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, and the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the Managing Directors and designates BE DELEGATED authority in regulations related to business reopening supportive actions, including business application and permit processing procedures, until December 31, 2021 in the following By-laws: Business Licence By-law, Streets By-law, Traffic and Parking By-law, Sign By-law, Parks and Recreation By-law, Sound By-law, Building By- law and Council Policy By-law; it being noted that the staff report dated March 2, 2021, with respect to this matter, was received (2021-S12/S08)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

Update on the United Nations Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces Initiative (Safe Cities London)

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Service, Innovation and Performance, with the concurrence of the City Manager, the following items with respect to an Update on the United Nations Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces Initiative (Safe Cities London), BE RECEIVED:

  • the staff report dated March 2, 2021, as appended to the Agenda;
  • the Safe Cities London Scoping Study, dated March 2020, from Anova, as appended to the Agenda;
  • the revised Safe Cities London Action Plan 2021-2024, from Anova and the City of London, as appended to the Added Agenda; and,
  • the presentation, dated March 2, 2021, as appended to the Agenda;

  it being noted that a presentation from R. Wilcox, Director, Service, Innovation and Performance and Dr. A. Trudell, Anova, was received with respect to this matter. (2021-S12)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.2

Vacant Buildings By-law Review

• Moved by: M. Salih
  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 March 2, 2021, related to the Vacant Buildings By-law Review:

  a)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 23, 2021 to amend By-law No. A-35, being “A by-law to regulate vacant buildings”; and,

  b)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 23, 2021 to amend By-law No. A-54, as amended, being “A by-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in London” to designate By-law No. A-35, being “A by-law to regulate vacant buildings” and add a related penalty schedule;

  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 regarding this matter;

  it being noted that the communication from A. Miller, By E-mail, was received with respect to this matter. (2021-P01/R01)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: A. Kayabaga

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.3

Property Standards By-law Review

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 2, 2021, related to the Property Standards By-law Review:

  a)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 23, 2021 to repeal and replace By-law CP-16, being “A by-law prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property”;

  b)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 23, 2021 to amend By-law No. A-6653-121, being “A by-law to establish the positions of Hearings Officer”; and,

  c)     the revised attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 23, 2021 to amend By-law No. A-54, as amended, being “A by-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in London” to provide for an amended Penalty Schedule “A-6” for the Property Standards By-law.

  d)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the Residential Rental Units Licensing By-law CP-19, as amended, and report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee on the possibility of expanding the regulations to include rental units contained in apartment buildings, stacked townhouses and townhouses and to incorporate the following requirements for all rental units:

  • all new and existing rental units be licensed, regardless of the type of unit;
  • random inspections of rental units and building be undertaken to ensure compliance with the City’s Property Standards By-law and other regulations to prevent the deterioration and disrepair of rental units; and,
  • the establishment of a complaint reporting system that is accessible to tenants;

  e)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with a draft Terms of Reference for the establishment of a Tenant/Landlord Taskforce that would include representation from tenants, London Property Management Association, and other community stakeholders, including, but not limited to Lifespin, to develop an action plan to address enforcement of property standards by-law matters and health concerns within the City of London’s jurisdiction, including developing educational material to assist individuals with navigating the enforcement process and communicating with the Province of Ontario with respect to concerns identified with respect to potential legislative changes to address the concerns;

  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 regarding this matter;

  it being noted that communications from the following individuals were received with respect to this matter:

  • Councillors A. Kayabaga and M. Salih – Resubmitted from the February 9, 2021 Agenda;
  • A. Hagen, By E-mail;
  • C. O’Brien, Drewlo Holdings Inc.; and,
  • J. Hoffer, Cohen Highley Lawyers. (2021-P01)
  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: A. Kayabaga
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Kayabaga
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  J. Helmer, S. Lewis, M. Salih, A. Kayabaga, and S. Hillier

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  Motion to approve parts a), b) and c) of the clause.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, M. Salih, and J. Helmer
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Kayabaga
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  Motion to approve part d) of the clause.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, M. Salih, and J. Helmer
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  Motion to approve part e) of the clause.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, M. Salih, and J. Helmer
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  Motion made that the Community and Protective Services Committee RECESS.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The Community and Protective Services Committee recesses at 7:40 PM and resumes in public session at 7:46 PM, with Councillor Helmer in the Chair and Councillors Hillier, Kayabaga, Lewis and Salih participating.

  
  

3.4

Tow Truck Business and Impound Yard Storage Business Licence By-law Amendment

• 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 March 2, 2021, related to the Tow Truck Business and Impound Yard Storage Business Licence By-law Amendment:

  a)     the revised attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 23, 2021 to amend By-law No. L.-131-16, being “A by-law to provide for the Licensing and Regulation of Various Businesses;

  b)     the revised attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 23, 2021 to amend By-law No. A-54, as amended, being “A by-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in London” to provide for an amended Penalty Schedule “A-5” for the Business Licensing By-law for the categories of Tow Truck Business and Impound Yard Storage Business;

  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 regarding this matter;

  it being noted that the communications dated February 10, 2021 and February 26, 2021, from T. Wong, CAA, were received with respect to this matter. (2021-P09)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, M. Salih, and J. Helmer
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

  Voting Record:

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

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, M. Salih, and J. Helmer
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, M. Salih, and J. Helmer
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

4.

Items for Direction

None.

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1

Deferred Matters List

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: A. Kayabaga

  That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at February 22, 2021, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, M. Salih, and J. Helmer
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

6.

Confidential

None.

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 8:43 PM.