I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

1st Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

That the 1st Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 28, 2016, BE RECEIVED. 

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (6)

3.

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

That the 1st Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 21, 2016, BE RECEIVED. 

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (6)

4.

Supporting the Community Response to Syrian Newcomers

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated February 17, 2016, with respect to supporting the community response to the Syrian newcomers, BE RECEIVED for information.  (2016-S15)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (6)

5.

2016-2019 Long-Term Care Home Accountability Planning Submission (LAPS)

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the 2016-2019 Long-Term Care Home Accountability Planning Submission (LAPS) for the Dearness Home, as appended to the staff report dated February 17, 2016, BE RECEIVED for information.  (2016-S02)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (6)

6.

Contract Extension: C14-046 Advertising Services at the City's Arenas

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the Advertising Services at the City’s Arenas, Contract C14-046:

a)         the request from LK Promotions and Advertising, 99 Dundas Street, London, Ontario, for an eight (8) month extension to their arena advertising contract, BE ACCEPTED; and,

b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with the above-noted contract extension.  (2016-R05A)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (6)

7.

Springbank Park Playground Upgrade Sponsored by Jenny Jones – London Hometown Hero Project

That it BE NOTED that the staff report for the Springbank Park Playground Upgrade Sponsored by Jenny Jones - London Hometown Hero Project, was not available at this meeting and will be considered at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

8.

Neighbourhood Family Centre: Thames Valley District School Board, Northwest London New Public School

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Neighbourhood Family Centre: Thames Valley District School Board, Northwest London New Public School:

a)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 17, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 1, 2016 to:

i)              approve a Funding and Project Agreement, appended to the staff report noted-above, between The Corporation of the City of London and the Thames Valley District School Board for the construction of a neighbourhood Family Centre at a new public elementary school to be constructed in Northwest London, at an estimated cost of $920,000 plus 10% contingency; it being noted that the estimated cost of this project is being funded from 100% Provincial funding available in the Child Care and Early Childhood Development Reserve Fund;

ii)             authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement;

iii)            provide for various delegated authorities; and,

iv)           designate a project manager; and,

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated February 17, 2016;

it being noted that the establishment of neighbourhood Family Centres is directly linked to the Strengthening Our Community strategy included in the City’s Strategic Plan to support the health and well-being of all children, youth and families in London.  (2016-F11A)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (6)

9.

Neighbourhood Family Centre: Thames Valley District School Board, Northeast London New Public School

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to Neighbourhood Family Centre: Thames Valley District School Board, Northeast London New Public School:

a)         the attached revised proposed by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 1, 2016 to:

i)              approve a Funding and Project Agreement, appended to the staff report noted-above, between The Corporation of the City of London and the Thames Valley District School Board for the construction of a neighbourhood Family Centre at a new public elementary school to be constructed in Northeast London, at an estimated cost of  $860,000 plus 10% contingency; it being noted that the estimated cost of this project is being funded from 100% Provincial funding available in the Child Care and Early Childhood Development Reserve Fund; and,

ii)             authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement;

iii)            provide for various delegated authorities; and,

iv)           designate a project manager; and,

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated February 17, 2016;

it being noted that the establishment of neighbourhood Family Centres is directly linked to the Strengthening Our Community strategy included in the City’s Strategic Plan to support the health and well-being of all children, youth and families in London.  (2016-F11A)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (6)

10.

Request for Proposal 15- 53 - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Life Cycle Replacement

That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Request for Proposal 15-53 for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Life Cycle Replacement:

a)         the proposal submitted by M&L Supply, P.O. Box 269, 14935 County Road 2, Ingleside, ON K0C 1M0, for the supply and delivery of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and associated equipment, at the proposed price of $1,804,315 (H.S.T. extra), BE ACCEPTED;

b)         the funding for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated February 17, 2016;

c)         the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL on the approval of the 2016 Fire Services Lifecycle Renewal Capital Budget;

d)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; and,

e)         the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation preparing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval.  (2016-F17)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

11.

Homelessness Partnering Strategy Funding Agreement - Data Sharing Agreement

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 17, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 1, 2016 to:

a)         approve the amended Funding Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Federal Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada, for funding under the Homelessness Partnering Strategy;

b)         approve the Data Provision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Federal Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada, subject to an Information Security Review to the satisfaction of the Director, Information and Technology Services;

c)         approve the Data Sharing Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, subject to an Information Security Review to the satisfaction of the Director, Information and Technology Services;

d)         delegate the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, or their designate, the authority to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the above-noted Agreements; and,

e)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreements.  (2016-F11/S02)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

12.

Noise By-law Complaints

That the following actions be taken with respect to by-law enhancements:

a)            the report dated February 17, 2016, from the Managing Director of Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, entitled “Noise By-law Complaints”, BE RECEIVED; and,

b)         the costing options for the enhanced by-law enforcement services BE REFERRED to the 2016-2019 multi-year budget process for consideration at a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.  (2016-P01)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, J. Zaifman (4)

NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)

Voting Record:

Motion to maintain the current London Police Services/Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Model for Noise Enforcement Services.

Motion Failed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, H.L. Usher (2)

NAYS: V. Ridley, M. Salih, J. Zaifman (3)

13.

Irregular Bid - RFP 15-57 Dental Program Administration - Ontario Works

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, with the concurrence of the Director of Financial Services, the following actions be taken, with respect to Dental Program Administration for Ontario Works:

a)         the proposal submission from AccertaClaim Servicorp Inc. for the Dental Program Administration for Ontario Works, at an annual cost of $45,000.00 (excluding H.S.T.), for a three (3) year period, with the option to renew the contract for two (2) additional one (1) year periods BE ACCEPTED;

b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with this contract; and,

c)         the approvals hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or issuing a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval.  (2016-F18)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

14.

2013-2016 Long – Term-Care Home Service Accountability Agreement Between The Corporation of the City of London (Dearness Home) and the South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) – Declaration of Compliance 2015

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report to the Licensee of the Dearness Home, with respect to the Dearness Home Committee of Management direction to execute the Declaration of Compliance under the Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement for the reporting period of January 1 to December 31, 2015, BE RECEIVED for information.(2016-S02)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (6)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

None.

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

15.

1st Report of the Town and Gown Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Town and Gown Committee from its meeting held on January 26, 2016:

a)         the Director of Community and Economic Innovation and the Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer BE DIRECTED to establish a scheduled campaign to promote a “good neighbour” relationship between students and long-term residents, for the Fall of 2016; it being noted that the campaign should incorporate the following:

i)          videos, infographic comics and any creative media that best engages both students and long-term residents;

ii)         the social rewards of being a good neighbor; and,

iii)        the involvement of the Town and Gown Committee’s Good Neighbour Guide Working Group;

b)         the Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer BE REQUESTED to work in partnership with representatives from Fanshawe College, Western University, London Police Services, the Fire Prevention office, Emergency Medical Services and Municipal Law Enforcement Services to inform tenants and property owners of the Nuisance by-law; it being noted that Town and Gown Committee received the attached presentation from O. Katolyk, Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, with respect to this matter;

c)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to work in partnership with representatives from Fanshawe College, Western University,  London Police Services and Municipal Law Enforcement Services with respect to proactive measures that can be undertaken relating to Homecoming, including proactive consultation with students and landlords; it being noted that the Town and Gown Committee heard verbal updates from Sergeant D. Ellyatt and  Inspector T. Allen, London Police Services, relating to an update on two citizen citations that were provided to two students and the preparations being undertaken for Homecoming, 2016; and,

d)         clauses 1 to 4, 7 and 9, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

16.

1st Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the following action be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 28, 2016:

a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to formally launch the Playground Accessibility Survey on May 28, “World Day of Play”; it being noted that the Accessibility Advisory Committee heard a verbal update from J. Michaud, Parks Project Coordinator, with respect to this matter;

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee

i)          the Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the ACCAC supports the attached revised proposed amendments to its Terms of Reference, it being noted that a summary of the proposed changes is attached to this Report; and,

ii)         the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to amend the ACCAC Terms of Reference in accordance with the amendments noted in part b)i), above;

it being noted that the ACCAC received a communication from its Policy and By-law Sub-Committee, with respect to this matter; and,

c)         clauses 1 to 3, 5, 7 to 15, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

17.

Update on Parks for Londoners with Dogs

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to an update on parks for Londoners with dogs:

a)         the construction of a new off-leash area at 941 Commissioners Rd. E. BE APPROVED;

b)         the construction of one (1) pilot urban dog area at 280 Dundas Street BE APPROVED;

c)         the designation of one (1) pilot timed off-leash dog area in Harris Park BE APPROVED;

d)         properties within 200 meters of the projects BE INFORMED of the plans, in accordance with the Public Notice Policy; and;

e)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring back revisions to By-Law PH-7, a by-law to establish and regulate an area which dogs can run at-large in the City of London, to a future meeting of Community and Protective Services Committee.  (2016-R04)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

18.

Deferred Matters List

That the February 2016 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

VI.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 6:14 PM.