3RD REPORT OF THE
TOWN
AND GOWN COMMITTEE
meeting held on September
29, 2015, commencing at 1:00 PM, in Committee Room #5, Second Floor, London
City Hall.
PRESENT: Councillor M. Salih (Chair), Deputy
Mayor M. Cassidy, Councillors T. Park, P. Squire and J. Zaifman and P. Beechey,
A. Bushell, T. Frost, J. Goodwin, S. Grindrod, P. Masse, J-M. Metrailler, L.
Perkins and K. Seanor and N. Sussman and H. Lysynski (Secretary).
ABSENT: J. Goodwin, P. Masse and N. Sussman.
ALSO PRESENT: J. Adema, G. Barrett,
W. Cowdrey, Sergeant D. Ellyatt, M. Hardy-Trevanna, O. Katolyk and G. Matthews.
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (AODA) - Integrated Accessibility Standards BE POSTPONED
to the next meeting; it being noted that some members have previously
completed training in their individual workplaces.
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That it BE NOTED that the following
were received:
a)
the
2nd Report of the Town and Gown Committee from its meeting held on March 11,
2015; and,
b)
a
Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on March 31, 2015,
with respect to the 2nd Report of the Town and Gown Committee.
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That it BE NOTED that the Notice
dated September 16, 2015, from S. Wise, Planner II, with respect to the
application of Jing for Jing Ltd., relating to the property located at 89
York Street, was received.
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That it BE NOTED that the Notice
dated May 21, 2015, from H. McNeely, Senior Planner, with respect to the
second draft of The London Plan, was received.
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That, on the recommendation of the City
Manager, the Mayor and City Manager BE AUTHORIZED to sign the attached
Principles of Collaboration and Commitment, as proposed by the University
Students’ Council (USC) of Western University; it being noted that the
agreement reflects a commitment between the City and the USC to work together
on items of shared interest.
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That it BE NOTED that a verbal
presentation and website overview (http://www.yourlondoncalling.ca/), from K.
Pawelec, Specialist,
Community Reporting and Planning, Community and Economic Innovation Division,
City Manager's Office,
was received.
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That a Working Group consisting of W.
Cowdrey, G. Matthews, J-M.
Metrailler,
Councillor T. Park and L. Perkins BE ESTABLISHED to work with
interested Community Associations to create a “Good Neighbour Guide” for all
London residents; it being noted that Western University provides 13,000
“Good Neighbour Guides” to its students; it being further noted that the Town
and Gown Committee reviewed and received “Good Neighbour Guides” from Brock
University, the City of St. Catherines and the City of North Bay.
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That it BE NOTED that the Town and
Gown Committee reviewed its previously established 2015 Priorities; it being
noted that:
a) there
will be a public participation meeting related to the Greater Near Campus
Neighbourhood Strategy in November, 2015;
b) a
Working Group has been established to prepare a brochure to be provided to
residents on being good neighbours as noted in clause 8, above; and,
c) there
was a discussion held with respect to students getting to and from campus
using public transit; it being further noted that Councillor P. Squire
responded to this as he is on the London Transit Commission Board.
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10.
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Homecoming and Project Learn Updates
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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the attached presentation from Sergeant D. Ellyatt, London
Police Services, relating to Homecoming and Project Learn updates:
a)
the
Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review and report back at a
future meeting with respect to by-laws enforced by other municipalities
relating to rooftop partying;
b)
the
Committee Secretary BE REQUESTED to place Homecoming - Harm Reduction,
on the next Agenda; and,
c)
the
presentation by Sergeant D. Ellyatt, London Police Services, BE RECEIVED.
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That it BE NOTED that a general
discussion was held with respect to London’s first Octoberfest to be held on
October 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17.
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That it BE NOTED that a general
discussion was held with respect to the Block Party that occurred at
Wellington Street and York Street on September 11 and 12, 2015.
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13.
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Tenants’ Rights Campaign
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That it BE NOTED that the University
Students Council is holding a Tenants’ Rights Campaign for students in
November.
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The meeting adjourned at 2:23 PM.
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Next
Meeting Date: October 27, 2015 at 1:00 PM
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