I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

1st Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the 1st Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on December 10, 2014, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (6)

3.

Municipal Golf - Agreement with London Golf Club

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, with respect to the use of third party re-sellers to assist with revenue generation for the London Municipal Golf System, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 20, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 27, 2015 to:

a)         approve the Agreement between the City of London and London Golf Club for the purchase of blocks of 1000 transferable daily golf spots for use by members of the London Golf Club at the Municipal Golf Courses during restricted days and times during the 2015 playing season, at a price of $27,000 plus applicable taxes per 1,000 daily golf spots; and,

b)         delegate the City Manager, and his or her written designate, and the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, and his or her written designate, the authority to approve such further documents, including further agreements with 3rd party golf re-sellers, that are consistent with the requirements contained in the Agreement approved in (a) above, and to delegate to the City Clerk and the Mayor the authority to execute the agreements.  (2015-LO4A)

Voting Record:

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley (5)

NAYS: M. Salih (1)

Motion to approve reconsideration to correct the voting record:

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (6)

Motion to approve recommendation:

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (6)

4.

Single Source Supply and Delivery of Motorized Riding Golf Carts

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the single source supply and delivery of motorized riding golf carts:

a)         the proposed price of $132,605 (H.S.T. extra), for a one (1) year lease (2015 golf season), with Canadian Cart Sales Inc., for the supply and delivery of 164 refurbished motorized riding golf carts, BE ACCEPTED on a single source basis, as per section 14.4 (d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that the funding for this lease is included as part of the proposed 2015 Operating Budget;

b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this lease; 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.  (2015-F17)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (6)

5.

Report to the Licensee of the Dearness Home Regarding the Orientation Conducted with the Dearness Home Committee of Management - January 7, 2015

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated January 7, 2015 to the Licensee of the Dearness Home regarding the orientation conducted with the Dearness Home Committee of Management on January 7, 2015 BE RECEIVED for information.(2015-S03)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (6)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

6.

General Orientation – Key Committee Matters

Recommendation:  That the following orientation presentations, with respect to key committee matters, BE RECEIVED for information:

a)         the attached presentation from J. Richardson, Manager, Homelessness; and,

b)         the attached presentation from J. Kobarda, Fire Chief, London Fire Services.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (6)

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

7.

1st Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC) from its meeting held on December 11, 2014:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the LDRRAC Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee:

i)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update related to the April 17, 2014 recommendation of the LDDRAC, related to a request for a dedicated staff person to provide leadership responsibility for the Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award (DRRIA);

ii)         the LDRRAC Chair BE REQUESTED to provide a follow up communication with all nominees for the 2014 DRRIA;

iii)        the November 12 and December 1, 2014 minutes and attached 2015 Work Plan BE RECEIVED; and,

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

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (6)

8.

Food Trucks

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to Food Trucks:

a)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to submit to the February 18, 2015 meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC), proposed amendments to By-law L-6, Business Licensing By-law to provide for the following:

i)              updated general provisions for business licensing administration and enforcement;

ii)             regulations and a fee schedule for a new category of refreshment vehicles operating on City property, including regulations for separation distances from restaurants, residential areas, special events and schools; and,

iii)            operational conditions related to health and safety, signage, waste collection and parking space payment;

b)            subject to the approval of a), above, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to establish an initial pilot program to implement the establishment of Food Trucks through Licensing By-law L-6 and report back in the Fall of 2015 on the number of licenses issued during this initial pilot program and on any other associated matters; and,

c)            subject to approval of a), above, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consult with the Downtown London Business Association, Richmond Row Merchants Association and any applicable stakeholders, prior to preparation of the proposed amendments to Licensing By-law L-6 noted in a), above;

it being noted that the CPSC reviewed and received a communication dated January 6, 2015, from Mayor M. Brown and Councillor J Morgan, with respect to this matter.  (2015-C01/P09)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (6)

9.

Enhanced Regulation of Licensed Door - to - Door Salespersons

Recommendation:  That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to include in their current review of Business Licensing By-law L-6, consideration of the potential for enhanced regulations and enforcement pertaining to door-to-door salespersons and the companies or organizations that they represent being licensed by the City of London; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee reviewed and received a communication dated January 6, 2015, from Councillor M. Salih, with respect to this matter.  (2015-P15/C04)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (6)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

10.

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 January 15, 2015:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC) Policy and Planning Sub-Committee:

i)              the attached final 2015 Work Plan BE RECEIVED;

ii)         the proposed amendment to the name for the LDRRAC to the “London Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee”  BE ENDORSED and the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to make the necessary legislative changes to accommodate this name change; it being noted that the LDRRAC received the attached revised, report with respect to this matter; and,

iii)        it BE NOTED that the LDRRAC received the Sub-Committee report from its meeting held on January 8, 2015;

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the draft 2015-2019 London Strategic Plan:

i)              in accordance with the proposed focus area of “Vibrant Communities”, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to develop a formal and comprehensive community diversity and inclusion strategy, with aligned resources to support this focus; it being noted that other Ontario communities, such as the Regions of Peel and Waterloo, have enacted such strategies; and,

ii)             the City of London Advisory Committees BE INCLUDED in the development of the above-noted strategy; it being noted that the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee supports this strategy development and implementation;

c)         clauses 1 to 2 and 5 to 9 BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard delegations from P. Shanahan (LDRRAC Chair), C. Callander and S. Kassam, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (6)

VI.

ADJOURNMENT