I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

STAFF REPORT - Delegation of the Rental Housing Component of the Provincial Service Manager Administration Agreements for the Development of Affordable Housing  to the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services, and Dearness Home, and with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed By-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 18, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 25, 2017, to:

a)         delegate to the Housing Development Corporation, London the duties and responsibilities of the City as Service Manager contained in Schedule “A” of the Service Manager Administration Agreement for the 2016 Social Infrastructure Fund (SIF) dated August 19, 2016, between The Corporation of the City of London and the Minister of Housing, as it relates to the administrative and development activities for capital development within the “Rental Housing Component”; and,

b)         delegate to the Housing Development Corporation, London the duties and responsibilities of the City as Service Manager contained in Schedule “A” of the Service Manager Administration Agreement for the Investment in Affordable Housing for Ontario (2014 Extension) dated October 31, 2014, between The Corporation of the City of London and the Minister of Housing, as it relates to the administrative and development activities for capital development within the “Rental Housing Component” to the Housing Development Corporation, London;

it being noted that the City as Service Manager will retain responsibilities for ongoing operational compliance following construction and initial rent-up of the housing projects. (2017-S11)

Motion Passed

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

3.

STAFF REPORT - 2016 Participant Profile Report - City of London Social Services / Ontario Works Program Delivery

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated July 18, 2017, with respect to the 2016 Participant Profile Report – City of London Social Services/Ontario Works Program Delivery, BE RECEIVED. (2017-S04)

Motion Passed

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

4.

STAFF REPORT - Child Care Information Update and London-Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service Plan

The, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the London-Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service Plan, as appended to the staff report dated July 18, 2017, BE RECEIVED. (2017-S01)

Motion Passed

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

5.

STAFF REPORT - Closed Adult Live Entertainment Parlour - 2190 Dundas Street East

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the report dated July 18, 2017, with respect to a closed live adult entertainment parlour located at 2190 Dundas Street East, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a public participation meeting will not be required if the Community and Protective Services Committee directs that Civic Administration begin the process of deleting locations and/or reducing the number of permitted adult live entertainment parlours; it being further noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received communications from R. O’Connor and S. Lewis related to this matter. (2017-P09)

Motion Passed

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

Voting Record:

Motion to approve the original staff recommendation.

Motion Passed

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

Motion to reconsider the original motion.

Motion Passed

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

6.

STAFF REPORT - Property Standards Related Demolitions

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the attached, revised, proposed by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 25, 2017, to approve the demolition of abandoned buildings with municipal addresses of 78 Oxford Street West, 80 Oxford Street West, 533 Piccadilly Street and 724 Dundas Street, under the Property Standards provisions of the Building Code Act. (2017-P10D)

Motion Passed

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

7.

STAFF REPORT - Strategic Plan Progress Variance

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the report dated July 18, 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)

8.

STAFF REPORT - Architect to Act as Prime Consultant for the Byron Pool and Bathhouse Life Cycle Renewal Project -  Request for Proposal No. F-RFP17-04, Project No. P029-RC22017

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the request for proposal for the architect to act as prime consultant for the Byron Pool and Bathhouse Life Cycle Renewal (RFP No. F-RFP17-04):

a)         the proposal submitted by architects Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc., 200 Queens Avenue, Suite 700, London, Ontario, N6A 1J3, to act as the Prime Consultant for the Byron Pool and Bathhouse Life Cycle Renewal project for a fee of $253,000.00 excluding HST BE ACCEPTED; it being pointed out that the proposal submitted by architects Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc. was deemed to provide the best technical and financial value to the Corporation, meets the City’s requirements in all areas and acceptance is in accordance with section 15.2 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated July 18, 2017;

c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with the project;

d)         the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and,

e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute a contract or any other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2017-R05C)

Motion Passed

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

9.

STAFF REPORT - Single Source Contractor Selection - Continuation of Garden Terrace and Splash Pad at Queen's Park - Canada 150 Funding

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the continuation of the Garden Terrace and Splash Pad project at Queen’s Park:

a)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to single source appoint Frank Van Bussel and Sons Limited, 3 Ilderbrook Circle, P.O. Box 340, Ilderton ON, N0M 2A0,  in accordance with Section 14.4d and 14.4e of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the report dated July 18, 2017;

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

d)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done related to this project; and,

e)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute a contract or any other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2017-R05)

Motion Passed

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

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

10.

Council Policy for Publicly Releasing Fire Conviction Information

That it BE NOTED that the report dated July 18, 2017 from the Fire Chief with respect to a proposed Council Policy for publicly releasing fire conviction information, was received; it being noted that there will be no further action with respect to this matter; it being further noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received a communication from J. Hoffer, Cohen Highley Law Firm, 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 submissions in connection therewith. (2017-P01)

Motion Passed

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

NAYS: M. Salih (1)

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)

11.

Business Licensing By-law Review - Lodging Houses, Second Hand Stores, Salvage Yards

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, lodging houses, second hand stores and salvage yards BE INCLUDED in the updated Business Licensing By-law; 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 futher noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) received the attached presentation from O. Katolyk, Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer with respect to this matter and a communication from C. Keeling related 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 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, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (3)

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

12.

COUNCILLOR SUBMISSION - V. Ridley - Pet Boarding and /or Pet Sitting Services

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review and report back with respect to the potential amendments to City of London By-laws to provide for individuals to operate a pet boarding and/or sitting business from their homes. (2017-P14)

Motion Passed

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

13.

PUBLIC SUBMISSION - REQUEST FOR DELEGATION STATUS - J. Henkel - Berkshire Court Naturalized Area

That the request of J. Henkel, with respect to a naturalized area on Berkshire Court, BE REFERRED to Civic Administration to facilitate an on-site meeting with Mr. Henkel to discuss his concerns regarding the area. (2017-P01)

Motion Passed

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

NAYS: M. Salih (1)

14.

Ontario Power Generation's Proposed Nuclear Waste Repository

That it BE NOTED that the communication from F. Fernandez related to Ontario Power Generation’s proposed nuclear waste repository was referred to the Civic Works Committee, in accordance with the Council Procedure By-law.

Motion Passed

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

15.

6th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th and 7th Reports of the London Housing Advisory Committee from the meetings held on June 14, 2017 and July 12, 2017:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the             London Housing Advisory Committee:

            i)          the attached 2016 Work Plan summary for the London Housing                         Advisory Committee BE RECEIVED;

            ii)          the attached 2017 Work Plan for the London Housing Advisory                         Committee BE APPROVED;

            iii)         clauses 1 to 5, 8 and 9, BE RECEIVED;

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the             London Housing Advisory Committee:

            i)          the following actions be taken with respect to the London                             Homelessness Coalition – Raise the Rates Campaign:

                                    A)        the Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the London                        Housing Advisory Committee endorses the position of the              London Homelessness Coalition’s Raise the Rates                           Campaign; it being noted that the LHAC also supports               increases for other household categories; and,

                                    B)        the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to consider                       supporting the Raise the Rates Campaign and to include              this matter on the next Corporate Services Committee                  agenda, when meeting with the local Members of                             Provincial Parliament;

            ii)          the following actions be taken with respect to Secondary Dwelling                         Unit Policies within the London Plan:

                                    A)        the Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the London                        Housing Advisory Committee (LHAC) recommendation of                 May 10, 2017, endorsing the London Plan including              Ministry modifications was based on the assumption of the                    City of London August 2016 Policies for secondary                          dwelling units being included;

                                    B)        the Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the LHAC                                     continues to support the August 2016 Policies, which                        permit secondary dwelling units throughout the Near                Campus Neighbourhood; and,

                                    C)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide a                     presentation to the LHAC with respect to the contradiction                between the London Plan and the Municipal Council                        direction of August 2016 related to secondary dwellings;

            iii) clauses 1 and 4 to 9, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

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

16.

7th Report of the Diversity,  Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee from its meeting held on June 15, 2017:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the verbal report of A. Hamza, on behalf of the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee:

i)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to collect “equity group” data on candidates in elections, starting in 2018; and,

ii)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to apply an “Equity and Inclusion Lens” during the review and/or development of policies and processes; and,

b)         clauses 1 to 6 and 8 to 14, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

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

17.

4th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee from its meeting held on June 22, 2017:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 2017 Community Safety Week:

i)          Councillors P. Hubert, A. Hopkins and V. Ridley BE REQUESTED to meet with the Community Safety Week Working Group to discuss the committee’s concerns with respect to Community Safety Week; and,

ii)         the City Manager, Mayor and the Community and Protective Services Committee Chair BE REQUESTED to meet with the Community Safety Week Working Group to discuss the committee’s concerns with respect to Community Safety Week; and,

b) clauses 1 to 5, 7 and 8, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

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

18.

6th Report of Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from the meeting held on June 22, 2017:

a)         that Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to direct Civic Administration to apply an “accessibility lens” when reviewing policies and procedures in addition to the “gender lens” that is already being applied; and,

b)         clauses 1 to 7 and 9, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

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

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

19.

Deferred Matters List

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

Motion Passed

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

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

(See Confidential Appendix to the 9th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee enclosed for Members only.)

The Community and Protective Services Committee convened in camera from 6:43 PM to 7:17 PM after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matters:

C-1.

A matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees with respect to the Awarding of the 2017 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships.

C-2.

A matter pertaining to advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications for that purpose, as it relates to an enforcement matter.

C-3.

A matter pertaining to advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and for the purpose of providing instructions and direction to officers and employees of the Corporation, with respect to adult entertainment parlour and body-rub parlour licensing.

VI.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:26 PM.