Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

12th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

2021 Meeting - Virtual Meeting during the COVID-19 Emergency

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PRESENT:

• Councillors J. Helmer (Chair),
• S. Lewis ,
• and M. Salih

ABSENT:

• A. Kayabaga,
• S. Hillier,
• and Mayor E. Holder

ALSO PRESENT:

• J. Bunn and J. Taylor
    
  Remote Attendance: Councillors M. Cassidy and M. van Holst; G. Belch, C. Cooper, K. Dickins, Deputy Fire Chief R. Hayes, G. Kotsifas, D. Purdy, M. Schulthess, J. Smit, C. Smith, B. Somers, S. Tatavarti and B. Westlake-Power
    
  The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM; it being noted that Committee Member Councillor M. Salih was in remote attendance.

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That Items 2.1 to 2.7 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (3)	M. Salih, J. Helmer, and S. Lewis
  Absent: (3)	S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (3 to 0)

2.1

Research Into Labour Market Participation Rates in the London Economic Region - Final Report

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the staff report dated August 31, 2021, with respect to the final report on the Research Into Labour Market Participation Rates in the London Economic Region, BE RECEIVED. (L04A)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

Homeless Prevention COVID-19 Response Extension (Single Source Procurement SS21-29, Council Approved June 22, 2021)

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Homeless Prevention COVID-19 response Extension (Single Source Procurement SS21-29, Council Approved June 22, 2021), as per The Corporation of the City of London Procurement Policy Section 14.5 a. ii, requiring Committee and City Council approval for single source procurements greater than $50,000:

  a)    extensions to existing Purchase of Service Agreements BE APPROVED as set out in the Housing Stability Services COVID-19 Response Allocations, as appended to the staff report dated August 31, 2021; it being noted that a combined total funding amount up to $3,055,000 (excluding taxes) in 2021-2022 to provide COVID-19 Response Housing and Support Services;

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

  c)    the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London entering into and/or amending Purchase of Service Agreements with Agencies outlined in the above-noted staff report. (2021-S08/S14)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the City of London Community Safety and Well-Being Plan:

  a)    the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, as appended to the staff report dated August 31, 2021, BE ADOPTED in accordance with the Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.15, Section 143 (1);

  b)    the above-noted Plan BE SUBMITTED to the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General; and,

  c)    the remainder of the above-noted report BE RECEIVED. (2021-S08/P15)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

London Fire Department Emergency Apparatus Procurement

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  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 August 31, 2021, with respect to the London Fire Department Emergency Apparatus Procurement:

  a)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED in accordance with Section 14.2 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

  b)    the funding for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report. (2021-F17/V01)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.5

London Fire Department Single Source Apparatus Procurement

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  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 August 31, 2021, with respect to the London Fire Department Single Source Apparatus Procurement:

  a)    in accordance with Sections 14.4(d) and (k) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with 12000 Darch Fire of 9-402 Harmony Road, Ayr, Ontario, N0B 1E0 for pricing for a single source contract for one (1) year for the provision of one fire Engine 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 12000 Darch Fire to provide one fire Engine 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)    that the funding for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report. (2021-F17/V01)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.6

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan: Community, Culture, and Recreation Stream – Transfer Payment Agreement

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  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 August 31, 2021, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 14, 2021, to:

  a)    approve the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan Transfer Payment Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure for the Province of Ontario and The Corporation of the City of London, as appended to the above-noted by-law;

  b)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement;

  c)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written designate, to approve and execute any further amendments to the above-noted Agreement if the amendments are substantially in the form of the above-noted Agreement; and,

  d)    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. (2021-F11/R05B)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.7

Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) Approval of Ontario Transfer Payment Amending Agreement

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated August 31, 2021, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 14, 2021 to:

  a)    approve the Ontario Transfer Payment Amending Agreement, as appended to the above-noted staff report, and satisfactory to the City Solicitor, between Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of Ontario, as represented by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and The Corporation of the City of London;

  b)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement; and,

  c)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, or written designate, to authorize and approve such further and other documents, including an Investment Plan, and including agreements that may be required in furtherance of the above-noted Agreement that are consistent with the requirements contained in that Agreement and 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, subject to prior review and approval by the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development and the City Solictor. (2021-F11/S11)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on July 14, 2021:

  a)    the following actions be taken with respect to the Notice of Planning Application dated May 12, 2021 from C. Maton, Planner II, related to an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for the property at 2009 Wharncliffe Road South:

  i)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to attend the next London Housing Advisory Committee to provide additional information with respect to the above-mentioned application; and,
  ii)    the above-mentioned Notice BE RECEIVED;

  b)    the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 17, 2021, from C. Saunders, City Clerk, related to the Advisory Committee Review – Interim Report VI:

  i)        the Governance Working Group BE ADVISED that the London Housing Advisory Committee (LHAC) endorses the continuation of an advisory committee dedicated to addressing housing and homelessness issues in the City of London;
  ii)        the Governance Working Group BE REQUESTED to consider broadening the mandate of LHAC; and,
  iii)         the above-noted report BE RECEIVED;
  it being noted that B. Westlake-Power, Deputy City Clerk provided an overview with respect to this matter; and,

  c)    clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 5.1 and 5.2, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (3)	M. Salih, J. Helmer, and S. Lewis
  Absent: (3)	S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (3 to 0)

4.2

London's Opioid Crisis 

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That it BE NOTED that the following actions be taken with respect to the delegation from C. Ryan and J. Scott with respect to London’s Opioid Crisis:

  a)    the presentation, as appended to the Agenda, and the verbal delegation from C. Ryan and J. Scott, with respect to London’s Opioid Crisis, BE RECEIVED; and,

  b)    the above-noted presentation BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration in updating the City of London website. (2021-S08)

  
  

  Yeas: (3)	M. Salih, J. Helmer, and S. Lewis
  Absent: (3)	S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (3 to 0)

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: M. Salih
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  Motion to approve the delegation request from C. Ryan and J. Scott to be heard at this meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (3)	M. Salih, J. Helmer, and S. Lewis
  Absent: (3)	S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (3 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1

Deferred Matters List

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at August 4, 2021, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (3)	M. Salih, J. Helmer, and S. Lewis
  Absent: (3)	S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (3 to 0)

6.

Confidential

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. Salih

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

  6.1. Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations

  A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending lease of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality.

  
  

  Yeas: (3)	M. Salih, J. Helmer, and S. Lewis
  Absent: (3)	S. Hillier, A. Kayabaga, and E. Holder

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (3 to 0)

  The Community and Protective Services Committee convened, In Closed Session, from 4:32 PM to 4:43 PM.

  
  

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:44 PM.