Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

Report

The 4th Meeting of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

Thursday, April 06, 2023 at 3:00 P.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting - Please check the City website for current details

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.

Attendance

• PRESENT: W. Brown (Chair), M. Blosh, G. Leckie and M. Toplack and K. Mason (Committee Clerk) 

   

  ABSENT: K. Coulter, H. Duhamel, A. Hames

   

  ALSO PRESENT: M. McBride, W. Jeffery, B. Westlake-Power 

   

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Scheduled Items

None. 

3.

Consent

3.1

3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 2, 2023, was received.

4.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

None. 

5.

Items for Discussion

5.1

Bird Friendly Initiative - Library Program

• That B. Samuels, Chair of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee BE REQUESTED to attend the next Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee (AWCAC) Meeting to provide more information on library programs that are being undertaken with respect to bird friendly initiatives; it being noted that the AWCAC held a general discussion with respect to this matter. 

5.2

2023 Planning of Budget Programs

• That it BE NOTED that the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee held a general discussion with respect to the 2023 Planning of Budget Programs. 

5.3

Fire-Safety Strategies for Pets

• That the matter of Fire-Safety Strategies for Pets BE DEFERRED to the next Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee (AWCAC) meeting; it being noted that the AWCAC held a general discussion with respect to this matter.

5.4

Opportunities for Collaboration with other Advisory Committees on Similar Initiatives 

• That it BE NOTED that the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee held a general discussion with respect to Opportunities for Collaboration with other Advisory Committees on Similar Initiatives. 

5.5

(ADDED) Goldfish Brochure

• That a member of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) BE REQUESTED to attend the next Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee (AWCAC) meeting to receive comments and questions from the AWCAC in regards to the ESACAC Goldfish Brochure; it being noted that the AWCAC held a general discussion with respect to this matter. 

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 3:37 PM.