Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

2nd Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Virtual Meeting during the COVID-19 Emergency

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PRESENT:

• Councillors M. Cassidy (Chair),
• M. Salih,
• J. Helmer,
• M. Hamou,
• S. Hillier,
• and Mayor E. Holder

ALSO PRESENT:

• J. Bunn and K. Van Lammeren 

  Remote Attendance: Councillor J. Fyfe-Millar; L. Livingstone; K. Dickins, Chief L. Hamer, O. Katolyk, G. Kotsifas, L. Marshall, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, S. Stafford and R. Wilcox

  The meeting was called to order at 4:01 PM; it being noted that the following Members were in remote attendance: Mayor E. Holder; Councillors M. Hamou, J. Helmer, S. Hillier and M. Salih

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

2.1

Strategic Plan Variance Report

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services and the City Manager, the staff report, dated January 11, 2022, with respect to the Strategic Plan Progress Variance Report, BE RECEIVED. (2021-C08)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

1st Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

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

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on December 8, 2021:

  a)    the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated November 23, 2021, related to the Proposed Implementation of the “Roadmap to 3,000 Affordable Units” (Roadmap) Action Plan:

  i)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to attend a future meeting of the London Housing Advisory Committee to provide an update on the status of the implementation of the plan; and,
  ii)        the above-noted report BE RECEIVED; and,

  b)    clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2 and 4.3 BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.2

1st Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

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

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on December 9, 2021:

  a)    the following actions be taken with respect to the Budget Request - Coyote Signage:

  i)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to issue a Public Service Announcement with respect to the placement of the updated coyote signs in City parks; and,
  ii)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to issue a Public Service Announcement during the spring and fall seasons as part of an awareness campaign to inform residents of the seasonal milestones for canids;

  b)    the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to undertake an awareness campaign following the installation of the recycling receptacles for the Clear Your Gear program;

  it being noted that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will continue to engage with Civic Administration with respect to the placement of the recycling receptacles;

  c)    the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) will compile and provide information with respect to pet safety tips for inclusion on the Fireworks By-law brochure;

  it being further noted that AWAC will continue to conduct research on the effects of fireworks on wildlife and pets in order to provide a formal recommendation to Council with respect to potential changes to the Fireworks By-law; and,

  d)    clauses 1.1, 3.1, 4.1 and 5.4 BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1

Deferred Matters List

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

  That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at December 15, 2021, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

6.

Confidential

None.

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:14 PM.