Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

The 7th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

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The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add-a-won-da-run).

We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Metis and Inuit people today.

As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.

PRESENT:

• Councillors E. Peloza (Chair), 
• S. Stevenson, 
• J. Pribil, 
• C. Rahman, 
• D. Ferreira, 
• and Mayor J. Morgan 

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor H. McAlister; J. Bunn, C. Cooper, K. Dickins, S. Mathers, C. Smith, J. Taylor
   
  Remote Attendance: Councillor S. Hillier; S. Corman, J. Devito, Deputy Fire Chief R. Hayes, W. Jeffrey, E. Ling, N. Musicco, Vanetia R., B. Westlake-Power
   
  The meeting was called to order at 4:00 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. Stevenson
  Seconded by: C. Rahman

  That Items 2.1 and 2.3 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.1

3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

• Moved by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: C. Rahman

  That the 3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 23, 2023, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

RFP-2022-309 Prime Consulting Services for the New Fire Station No. 15

• Moved by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: C. Rahman

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports and Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated April 12, 2023, related to RFP-2022-309 Prime Consulting Services for the New Fire Station No. 15:

  a)    the proposal submitted by Cornerstone Architecture Incorporated, 110-700 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 5C7, for the Prime Consultant Services for the New Fire Station No. 15 project for a fee of $421,285.00 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the evaluation team determined the proposal submitted by Cornerstone Architecture Incorporated provided the best technical and financial value to the Corporation, met the City’s requirements in all areas and acceptance is in accordance with section 15.2 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 above-noted staff report;

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

  d)    the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and,

  e)    the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute a contract or any other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2023-P16)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

Property Standards Related Demolitions

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: S. Stevenson

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 12, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 25, 2023, to approve the potential demolition of vacant buildings at 689 Hamilton Road, 253, 255 and 257 Grey Street and 520 South Street under the Property Standards provisions of the Building Code Act; it being noted that the communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, and verbal delegation, from H. Froussios, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., with respect to this matter, was received. (2023-P10D)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

  Additional Votes:

  
  
• Moved by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: C. Rahman

  Motion to approve the delegation request by H. Froussios, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., to be heard at this meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.4

2022-2023 Winter Response and Community Accountability Working Group Funding Reallocation Request

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated April 12, 2023, related to the 2022-2023 Winter Response and Community Accountability Working Group Funding Reallocation Request:

  a)    a one-time contract amendment, as per The Corporation of the City of London Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Section 20.3.e, BE APPROVED for London Cares at a total estimated cost of up to $92,500;

  b)    a one-time contract amendment, as per The Corporation of the City of London Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Section 20.3.e, BE APPROVED for Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Thames Valley Addictions and Mental Health Services at a total estimated cost of up to $85,750; 

  c)    a one-time contract amendment, as per The Corporation of the City of London Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Section 20.3.e, BE APPROVED for The Salvation Army, Centre of Hope at a total estimated cost of up to $131,000; 

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

  e)    the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation amending a Purchase of Service Agreement with the above noted programs.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  Mayor J. Morgan, E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

None.

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:35 PM.