Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

7th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

2021 Meeting - Virtual Meeting during the COVID-19 Emergency

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PRESENT:

• Councillors J. Helmer (Chair),
• S. Lewis ,
• M. Salih,
• A. Kayabaga,
• S. Hillier,
• and Mayor E. Holder

ALSO PRESENT:

• J. Bunn and K. Van Lammeren 
    
  Remote Attendance: Councillors M. Cassidy and M. van Holst; L. Livingstone; A. Anderson, H. Chapman, C. Cooper, S. Corman, D. Dawtrey, K. Dickins, Chief L. Hamer, Deputy Chief M. Hepditch, O. Katolyk, K. Scherr, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, S. Stafford
    
  The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM; it being noted that the following Members were in remote attendance: Mayor E. Holder, Councillors M. Salih, A. Kayabaga and S. Hillier

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That Items 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 and 2.7 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer
  Absent: (1)	A. Kayabaga

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.1

3rd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That the 3rd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 25, 2021, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That the 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on April 1, 2021, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

Coordinated Informed Response (CIR) Spring Update

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the staff report dated April 20, 2021 with respect to the Coordinated Informed Response (CIR) Spring Update, BE RECEIVED. (2021-S12)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.6

Amendments to the Open-Air Burning By-law F-7

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated April 20, 2021 related to Amendments to the Open Air Burning By-law F7:

  a)     the above-noted staff report, BE RECEIVED; and,

  b)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, being “A by-law to provide for the regulation of open air burning in the City of London and to repeal By-law F-7”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on May 4, 2021. (2021-P01)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.7

Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 20, 2021, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 4, 2021, to:

  a)     authorize and approve the Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Office of the Fire Marshall and The Corporation of the City of London;

  b)     authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement;

  c)     delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written designate, to approve and execute any further amendments to the above-noted Agreement, if the amendments are substantially in the form of the above-noted Agreement; and,

  d)     delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written designate, to undertake all the administrative, financial and reporting acts that are necessary in connection with the above-noted Agreement. (2021-F11)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

Update - City of London 2020-2021 Winter Response Program for Unsheltered Individuals

• Moved by: A. Kayabaga
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated April 20, 2021 related to an Update on the City of London 2020-2021 Winter Response Program for Unsheltered Individuals:

  a)     the above-noted staff report BE ENDORSED and BE APPROVED;

  b)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to the above-report; and,

  c)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee, as soon as possible, on additional actions that could be taken after the end of June, building on what we have learned from the temporary winter response, to support people who are experiencing homelessness;
  it being noted that the following communications, as appended to the Added Agenda, were received with respect to this matter:

  • A. Luis;
  • C. Scott;
  • I. MacLean;
  • C. Davis;
  • A. Oakey; and,
  • E. Blaney. (2021-S14)
  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.5

Homeless Prevention Funding Received in 2020-21 and COVID-19 Response

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the staff-report dated April 20, 2021 with respect to the Homeless Prevention Funding Received in 2021-2021 and COVID-19 Response, BE RECEIVED. (2021-S08/F11)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.8

Security Video Cameras on Private Residential Property

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the staff report dated April 20, 2021 with respect to Security Video Cameras on Private Residential Property, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a verbal delegation from D. Johnstone, with respect to this matter, was received. (2021-P00) 

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

Public Participation Meeting - Swimming Pool Fence By-law - Proposed Amendments

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the revised attached proposed by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting held on May 4, 2021 to amend By-law No. PS-5, being “A by-law to provide for the owners of privately-owned outdoor swimming pools to erect and maintain fences";

  it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter;

  it being further noted that the communication from B. Robertson, Pool and Hot Tub Council of Canada, as appended to the Added Agenda, was received with respect to this matter. (2021-C01)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.2

Public Participation Meeting - Administrative Monetary Penalties - Application to Municipal By-laws

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development & Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated April 20, 2021, related to the Administrative Monetary Penalties System:

  a)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 4, 2021 to amend By-law A-54, as amended, for the purpose of applying the Administrative Monetary Penalties System By-law to various municipal by-laws;

  b)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 4, 2021 to amend By-law PH-12, referred to as the Pit Bull Dog Licensing By-law, to add a new section in Part 6;

  c)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 4, 2021 to amend By-law PH-3, referred to as the Animal Control By-law, to add a new section in Part 15;

  d)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 4, 2021 to amend By-law PH-4, referred to as the Dog Licensing and Control By-law, to add a new section in Part 9;

  e)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 4, 2021 to amend By-law PH-7, referred to as the Dog Off-Leash Areas By-law, to add a new section in Section 7;

  f)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 4, 2021 to amend By-law PS-6, referred to as the Fence By-law, to add a new section in Part 17;

  g)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 4, 2021 to amend By-law PS-5, referred to as the Swimming Pool Fence By-law, to add a new section in Part 7;

  h)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 4, 2021 to amend By-law B-1, referred to as the Naming of Highways and Numbering of Buildings and Lots By-law, to add a new section in Part 7;

  i)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 4, 2021 to amend By-law PH-18, referred to as the Public Nuisance By-law, to add a new section in Part 7;

  j)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 4, 2021 to amend By-law PW-12, referred to as the Sound By-law, to add a new section in Part 7;

  k)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 4, 2021 to amend By-law PR-2, referred to as the Parks and Recreation By-law, to add a new section in Part 7;

  l)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 4, 2021 to amend By-law S.-5868-183, referred to as the Sign By-law, to add a new section in Section in 3.12;

  m)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 4, 2021 to amend By-law L.-130-71, referred to as the Vehicle for Hire By-law, to add a new section in Part 18;

  n)      the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 4, 2021 to amend By-law PW-2, referred to as the Abandoned Refrigerator, Freezer and Containers By-law, to add a new section in Part 3;

  o)      the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 4, 2021 to amend By-law WM-12, referred to as the Municipal Waste & Resource Materials Collection By-law, to add a new section in Part 12; and,

  p)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 4, 2021 to amend By-law S-1, referred to as the Streets By-law, to add a new section in Part 9;

  it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter. (2021-C01)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  open ppm

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  close ppm

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Councillor M. Cassidy - Animal By-law PH-3

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

  That the communication, dated April 1, 2021, from Councillor M. Cassidy, with respect to By-law PH-3, being "A by-law to provide for the regulation, restriction and prohibition of the keeping of animals in the City of London", BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review and a report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee related to revisions or updates that could be made to the by-law; it being noted that a communication from K. and K. Beattie, as appended to the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, was received. (2021-P14)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1

Deferred Matters List

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at April 12, 2021, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, E. Holder, M. Salih, and J. Helmer

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:28 PM.