I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

1st Report of the Town and Gown Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Town and Gown Committee from its meeting held on February 8, 2017:

a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the Town and Gown Committee (T&GC) with the Rapid Transit Implementation Working Group reports; it being noted that the T&GC held a general discussion related to this matter; and,  

b)         clauses 1 to 6 and 8, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

3.

1st Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 26, 2017:

a)         a Steering Committee BE ESTABLISHED to facilitate the re-            establishment of the “Block Walk Program” that was part of the former             London Block Parent Program; it being noted that the Community Safety             and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee received the attached             presentation from G. McMahon, with respect to this matter; and,

b)         clauses 1, 2 and 4 to 11, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

4.

1st Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 26, 2017:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Built Environment and             Facilities Sub- Committee reports from the meetings held on December             12, 2016 and January 9, 2017:

            i)          prior to the development of a newly constructed or renovated                         Community Garden Project, Civic Administration BE                                   REQUESTED to provide the Accessibility Advisory Committee                         (ACCAC) with a proposed site plan for review and an opportunity                         for comments related to design considerations for accessibility;

            ii)         a member of ACCAC BE REQUESTED to attend the upcoming                         Urban Agriculture Planning Meeting to be held on February 4,                         2017; it being noted that if a member of ACCAC is not able to                         attend, a member of the Urban Agriculture Planning Meeting will                         come to the February ACCAC meeting to give an update;

            iii)         the Urban Agriculture Team BE REVISED to include ACCAC as a                         Council Committee “stakeholder” that supports an Urban                             Agriculture Strategy that recognizes accessibility and provides                         inclusive design considerations for our community; and,

            iv)        prior to the development of a newly constructed Urban Agriculture                         project location, the ACCAC BE PROVIDED with a proposed site                         plan for review and opportunity for comments related to design                         considerations for accessibility;

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to work with the Policy Sub-            Committee with respect to alternate formats for Council and Standing             Committee agendas to support greater participation in local government;             it being noted that the Accessibility Advisory Committee received the             Municipal Council resolution from its meeting held on December 19, 2016             with respect to this, and related, matters;

c)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Community Diversity             and Inclusion Strategy:

            i)          Kate Graham, Director, Community and Economic Innovation, BE                         INVITED to the February meeting of the Accessibility Advisory                         Committee (ACCAC) to give an update on the status of the                         Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy development; and,

            ii)         the draft Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy BE                            PROVIDED to the ACCAC for review prior to the March, 2017                         meeting of the committee in order to provide comments; and,

d)         clauses 1, 2, 4 to 13, and, 15 BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

5.

2nd and 3rd Reports of the London Housing Advisory Committee

That the 1st and 2nd Reports of the London Housing Advisory Committee from its meetings held on January 11, 2017 and February 8, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

6.

2nd Report of the Diversity Inclusivity and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

That the Diversity Inclusivity and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee BE REQUESTED to include the International Day for the Elimination of Hate on their next committee agenda for discussion; it being noted that the 2nd Report of the Diversity Inclusivity and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on January 19, 2017, was received.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

7.

3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

That the 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 2, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

8.

STAFF REPORT - Immigration Strategy Update

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop the London Immigration Strategy to attract and retain newcomers, including international students, foreign trained professionals, and multigenerational immigrants to strengthen London’s workforce in accordance with the approach outlined in the staff report dated February 22, 2017. (2017-S15)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

9.

STAFF REPORT - Supporting Community Response to Syrian Newcomers - Update

That, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back on potential survey questions or other means of gathering information, related to various matters impacting settlement in the community, including (but not limited to) mental health, social services and supports; it being noted that this information may provide data related to potential financial impacts that these may have in the community;

it being further noted that the related staff report, dated February 22, 2017, was received. (2017-S15)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

10.

STAFF REPORT - Strategic Plan Progress Variance

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated February 22, 2017, with respect to the Strategic Plan progress variance, BE RECEIVED. (2017-C08)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

11.

STAFF REPORT - Single Source 17-03 - Single Source Procurement  of Lifeguard Qualifications Literature/Manuals and  Associated Registration Fees/Documents

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the single source (17-03) procurement of lifeguard qualifications literature/manuals and associated registration fees/documents:

a)         the requirement that the Lifesaving Society be established as the only             acceptable provider of Lifesaving Certification and Manual Fees for the             City of London, at an estimated annual purchase value of $90,650 (HST             excluded), for a two (2) year period BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that             this will be a single source contract as per the Procurement of Goods and             Services Policy Section 14.4 e);

b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the             administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract;             and,

c)         the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation             entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract             record relating to the subject matter of this approval. (2017-R05C)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

12.

STAFF REPORT - Journey Together Early Years Transfer Payment Agreement

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on March 2, 2017 to:

a)         approve a Transfer Payment Agreement, appended to the staff report,             between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the             Queen in Right of Ontario (“the Province of Ontario”), respecting the             "Journey Together" capacity funding allocation;

b)         delegate to the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire             Services the authority to authorize and approve such further and other             documents that may be required in furtherance of the above-noted             Agreement, and are consistent with the requirements contained in the             agreement, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for             in the City's approved budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness             of The Corporation of the City of London; and,

c)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted             Agreement. (2017-S07)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

13.

Business Licensing By-law Review Contractors - Donation Bins, Personal Service Establishment and Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Retailers

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development & Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following categories of business BE INCLUDED in the updated Business Licensing By-law – contractors, donation bins, personal service establishments and tobacco and electronic cigarette retailers; it being noted that upon completion of all public participation meetings related to the review of the Business Licensing By-law, a further public participation meeting will be scheduled to repeal and replace the current Business Licensing by-law as per the direction of Municipal Council on December 19, 2016; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from C. Deforest, Manager, Business Services, with respect to this matter;

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 in connection therewith. (2017-P09)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

Voting Record:

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

14.

Public Nuisance By-law - Use of Roofs/Social Gatherings

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the proposed amendment to the Public Nuisance By-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 22, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on March 2, 2017 to add to the definition of "Nuisance Party";

it being noted that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, there were no submissions made. (2017-P01)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

Voting Record.

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

15.

1st Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee

The following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Child Care Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 26, 2017:

a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the attached,             revised Terms of reference for the Child Care Advisory Committee; it             being noted that the proposed revisions reflect changes to the             membership composition only; and,

b)         clauses 1 to 8, and 10 to 12, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

16.

COUNCILLOR SUBMISSION - Assist Community Organizations in Distribution of Food to Individuals in Need

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review and report back in a timely manner to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) on actions that could be taken to assist community organizations in meeting government regulations to distribute food to individuals in need, including a timeline as to when any potential actions would be implemented; it being noted that this could include providing access to a refrigerated truck to collect donations from corporate grocery suppliers;

it being further noted that the CPSC received a written submission dated February 6, 2017 from Councillors M. van Holst and M. Cassidy with respect to this matter. (2017-S12)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

17.

STAFF REPORT - Request for Naming of Vimy Ridge Park

That the following actions be taken with respect to the request for naming of Vimy Ridge Park:

a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to complete appropriate             stakeholder consultation report back to the Community and Protective             Services Committee (CPSC), as soon as possible, with respect to a             location that would be adequate and a suitable Vimy Ridge             commemorative location, including the necessary budget; and,

b)         the request to name a parcel of land located adjacent to the Charlie Fox             Overpass at Hale Street and Trafalgar Street, “Vimy Ridge Park” BE             REFERRED to a future meeting of the CPSC when the above-noted             information is available related to this matter;  

it being noted that the CPSC heard delegations in support of this request from the following individuals:

• N. Sauter – presentation included on the CPSC Added Agenda;
• S.F. Newman, 989 Apache Road;
• R. Seip; and
• S. Lewis - see attached presentation. (2017-R04)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

Voting Record:

Motion to hear delegations.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

18.

STAFF REPORT - Request for Renaming Mildred Barons Park to "Vimy Ridge Park"

That the request to rename Mildred Barons Park, located at 444 Kathleen Avenue, to “Vimy Ridge Park” BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee when additional information is available related to this matter. (2017-R04)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

19.

Housing and ODSP Residents

That the delegation request by R. Illingworth, with respect to Housing and ODSP Residents, BE APPROVED and scheduled for a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee. (2017-S11)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (4)

20.

100In1Day London

That the delegation request by N. St. John, Lead Organizer, 100In1Day London with respect to 100In1Day London BE APPROVED and scheduled for a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee. (2017-M02)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (4)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

21.

Deferred Matters List

That the February 2017 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (4)

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

(See Confidential Appendix to the 3rd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee enclosed for Members only.)

The Community and Protective Services Committee convened in camera from 7:50 PM to 7:51 PM after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matter:

C-1.

A matter to be considered for the purpose of instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a lease of office space; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the disclosure of which  could reasonably be expected to, prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed lease that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value;  information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the  Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed lease of office space.

VII.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM.