Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

The 3rd Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

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The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add-a-won-da-run).

We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Metis and Inuit people today.

As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.

PRESENT:

• Councillors E. Peloza (Chair), 
• S. Stevenson, 
• J. Pribil, 
• C. Rahman, 
• and D. Ferreira

ABSENT:

• Mayor J. Morgan

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillors A. Hopkins, H. McAlister, S. Trosow and P. Van Meerbergen; J. Bunn, A. Job, K. Dickins, Deputy Chief R. Hayes, Deputy Chief A. Hunt, S. Mathers, J.P. McGonigle, S. Stafford
   
  Remote Attendance: L. Livingstone; C. Dooling, O. Katolyk, K. Pawelec, T. Pollitt and B. Westlake-Power
   
  The meeting was called to order at 4:03 PM.

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That Items 2.1 to 2.9 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.1

1st Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That the 1st Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on January 12, 2023, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement with Bell Canada

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated January 31, 2023, related to  the Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement with Bell Canada:

  a)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 14, 2023 to:

  i)    approve the Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Bell Canada; and, 
  ii)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement; 

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

  c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with part a) above. (2023-S11/P16)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF) Contribution Agreement

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 31, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on February 14, 2023, to:  

  a)     approve the Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF) Contribution Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between His Majesty the King in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and The Corporation of the City of London;

  b)     delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services to execute the above-noted Agreement; and, 

  c)     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. (2023-P03)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Annual Report

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services and the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the staff report, dated January 31, 2023, related to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Annual Report, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, from A. McGuigan, with respect to this matter, was received. (2023-R04)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.5

Permanent City of London Indigenous Artwork Collection Source of Financing

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 31, 2023, related to the Permanent City of London Indigenous Artwork Collection Source of Financing:

  a)    the Culture Services Division, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services BE AUTHORIZED to acquire and display a permanent City of London Indigenous Artwork Collection through the London Arts Council Purchase of Service Agreement as part of the City of London Public Art and Monument Policy and Program;

  b)    the funding for the above-noted procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; and,

  c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all actions necessary to implement these recommendations. (2023-R08)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.6

London Fire Department Single Source Call Handling Software

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 31, 2023, related to the London Fire Department Single Source Call Handling Software:

  a)    in accordance with Section 14.4(g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with Solacom Technologies Inc., 80 Rue Jean-Proulx, Gatineau, Quebec, J8Z 1W1, for pricing for a single source contract for five (5) years for the provision of Next Generation 9-1-1 - compatible call handling software to the London Fire Department;

  b)    the above-noted approval BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London negotiating satisfactory prices, terms, conditions, and entering into a contract with Solacom Technologies Inc. to provide Next Generation 9-1-1 -compatible call handling software to the London Fire Department;

  c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the authorization above; and,

  d)    the funding for the above-noted procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report. (2023-A03)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.7

London Fire Department Single Source for Battery Operated Extrication Equipment - SS-2023-008

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 31, 2023, related to the London Fire Department Single Source for Battery Operated Extrication Equipment (SS-2023-008):

  a)    in accordance with Section 14.4(d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with Darch Fire Inc., 9-402 Harmony Road, Ayr, Ontario, N0B 1E0, for pricing for a single source contract for two (2) years with three (3) option years for the provision of Holmatro battery operated extrication equipment to the London Fire Department;

  b)    the above-noted approval BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London negotiating satisfactory prices, terms, conditions, and entering into a contract with Darch Fire Inc. to the London Fire Department;

  c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the above-noted authorization; and, 

  d)    the funding for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report. (2023-V07)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.8

London Fire Department Single Source Stabilization Rescue Struts - SS-2023-009

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated January 31, 2023, related to the London Fire Department Single Source Stabilization Rescue Struts (SS-2023-009):

  a)    in accordance with Section 14.4(d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with A.J. Stone Co. Ltd., 62 Bradwick Drive, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 1K8, for pricing for a one-time, single source purchase of stabilization rescue struts for the London Fire Department;

  b)    the above-noted approval BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London negotiating satisfactory prices, terms, conditions, and entering into a contract with A.J. Stone Co. Ltd. to the London Fire Department;

  c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the above-noted authorization; and,

  d)    the funding for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report. (2023-V06)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.9

Housing Stability Services Purchase of Service Agreement Template

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 31, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 14, 2023, to:

  a)    approve the Municipal Purchase of Service Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, as the standard form of agreement with respect to the purchase of homeless prevention and housing stability services by The Corporation of the City of London; and,

  b)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, or their written designate, to execute and amend Municipal Purchase of Service Agreements with Service Providers, employing the above-noted standard form Agreement that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget and that do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, with no further approval required from Municipal Council. (2023-S11)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Exotic Animal Establishments

• Moved by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated January 31, 2023, related to Exotic Animal Establishments:

  a)    the revised attached proposed by-laws, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee for a public participation meeting; and,

  b)     the requests for delegation, as appended to the Added Agenda, BE REFERRED to the above-noted public participation meeting;

  it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from W. Brown, Chair, Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, with respect to this matter;

  it being further noted that the communications from the following individuals, as appended to the Added Agenda, were received with respect to this matter:

  •    W. Brown, Chair, Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee;
  •    A.M. Valastro;
  •    C. Kuijpers;
  •    F. Morrison;
  •    M. Hamers, World Animal Protection;
  •    R. Laidlaw, Zoocheck Inc.;
  •    D. Brooks, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society; and,
  •    S. Thompson. (2023-P14)

  
  

  Yeas: (3)	S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, and C. Rahman
  Nays: (2)	E. Peloza, and D. Ferreira
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (3 to 2)

  Additional Votes:

  
  
• Moved by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  Motion to approve a proposed amendment to By-law PH-3, part a) to read, “a)  up to 35,000 square feet indoors of the property located at 785 Wonderland Road South.

  
  

  Yeas: (3)	S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, and C. Rahman
  Nays: (2)	E. Peloza, and D. Ferreira
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (3 to 2)
• Moved by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  Motion to approve a proposed amendment to By-law L.-131-16, under “Regulations” to add, “or the Zoological Association of America.”

  
  

  Yeas: (3)	S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, and C. Rahman
  Nays: (2)	E. Peloza, and D. Ferreira
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (3 to 2)
• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  Motion to hear the delegation from W. Brown, Chair, Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, to be heard at this meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Confidential

• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That the Community and Protective Services Committee convene, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following:

  6.1    Litigation/Potential Litigation/Solicitor-Client Privilege        

  A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality, with respect to exotic animals.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

  The Community and Protective Services Committee convened, In Closed Session, from 4:28 PM to 5:24 PM.

  
  

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 6:46 PM.