I.

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

1.

That it BE NOTED that Councillor D. Brown disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of this Report, having to do with London Taxicab Owners’ and Drivers’ Group Inc. application to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, by indicating that her employer operates a taxi dispatch service.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

3rd Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the 3rd Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 13, 2013,  BE RECEIVED.

Yeas:  D. Brown, B. Armstrong, J.P. Bryant and H.L. Usher (4)

3.

2nd Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

Recommendation: That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC),  from its meeting held on February 21, 2013:

a)         clauses 1 through 8, inclusive, BE RECEIVED; and,

b)         the Civic Administration, in consultation with the LDRRAC, BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee with respect to the reinstatement and rejuvenation of the City of London Race Relations Recognition Award program.  

Yeas:  D. Brown, B. Armstrong, J.P. Bryant and H.L. Usher (4)

4.

2nd Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee.

Recommendation:  That the 2nd Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 28, 2013,  BE RECEIVED and the London Police Services BE INVITED to make a similar presentation to the Community and Protective Services Committee, in order to allow further information to be shared directly with the Council Members.  

Yeas:  D. Brown, B. Armstrong, J.P. Bryant and H.L. Usher (4)

5.

2nd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the 2nd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 28, 2013,  BE RECEIVED.

Yeas:  D. Brown, B. Armstrong, J.P. Bryant and H.L. Usher (4)

6.

City of London and London District Catholic School Board Liaison Committee

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the attached proposed Terms of Reference to establish a City of London and London District Catholic School Board Liaison Committee BE APPROVED.  (2013-S13)

Yeas:  D. Brown, B. Armstrong, J.P. Bryant and H.L. Usher (4)

7.

Automatic Aid Agreement with Central Elgin

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the attached proposed by-law (Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on March 26, 2013 to:

a)         approve an Agreement (Schedule A), with the Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin  for the provision of automatic aid to the response area outlined in the Agreement; and

b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement approved in a), above. (2013-C01)

Yeas:  D. Brown, B. Armstrong, J.P. Bryant and H.L. Usher (4)

8.

Policy Regarding the Use of Inflatable Amusement Devices During Rentals of City Parks or Other Facilities

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services and the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, the proposed by-law, included in the staff report dated March 18, 2013, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on March 26th, 2013 to adopt a policy regarding the use of inflatable amusement devices during rentals of city parks or other facilities. (2013-C01)

Yeas:  D. Brown, B. Armstrong, J.P. Bryant and H.L. Usher (4)

9.

Social Assistance Review Commission Report: "Brighter Prospects: Transforming Social Assistance in Ontario"

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Acting Ontario Works Administrator, the staff report dated March 18, 2013, related to the Social Assistance Review Commission report, BE RECEIVED. (2013-S04)

Yeas:  D. Brown, B. Armstrong, J.P. Bryant and H.L. Usher (4)

10.

London Taxicab Owners' and Drivers' Group Inc. Application to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the City Solicitor, the Decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissing the application of London Taxicab Owners’ and Drivers’ Group Inc. concerning By-law L.-129-51, the Taxi and Limousine Licensing By-law, BE RECEIVED. (2013-C01)

Yeas:  B. Armstrong, J.P. Bryant and H.L. Usher (3)

Recused:  D Brown (1)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

11.

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, from its meeting held on March 7, 2013:

a)            clause 1 BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration, with a report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) on the feasibility of the recommendation; it being noted that the CPSC received a verbal presentation from S. Rans and A. Papmehl of the AWAC with respect to this matter;

clause 1, as referred, reads as follows:

“That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to adopt practices for pest, rodent and wildlife control that are consistent with the Municipal Council’s June 26, 2012 resolution “to support and implement a progressive and humane response program related to human-wildlife conflicts in the municipality”; it being noted that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) reviewed and received the attached communication dated March 7, 2013, from A. Papmehl, with respect to this matter.”

b)         clauses 2 to 13, BE RECEIVED.

Yeas:  D. Brown, B. Armstrong, J.P. Bryant and H.L. Usher (4)

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

12.

2013-2016 Service Accountability Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London (Dearness Home) and the South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of Tim Dobbie – Tim L. Dobbie Consulting Ltd., with the concurrence of the City Manager, the attached proposed by-law (Appendix A) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting of March 26, 2013 to:

(a)       approve the Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement for the period April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2016 with the South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN);

(b)       authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement approved in a), above; and

(c)       delegate to the City Manager, or written designate, the authority to approve and execute documents required by the LHIN under this Agreement and to make declarations of compliance with the terms of the Agreements with the LHIN.  (2013-L04A)

Yeas:  D. Brown, B. Armstrong, J.P. Bryant and H.L. Usher (4)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

VI.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.