I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Election of Vice Chair for the Term Ending November 30, 2018

That Councillor V. Ridley BE ELECTED Vice-Chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee for the term ending November 30, 2018.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, M. Salih, P. Squire (5)

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

3.

Museum London Operating Endowment Fund Transfer Request

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to Museum London’s request to transfer the Operating Endowment fund to the Museum London Foundation:

a)          the transfer of the Operating Endowment fund from Museum London to the Museum London Foundation BE APPROVED, subject to the funds being held in trust by the Museum London Foundation  for Museum  London and The Corporation of the City of London; and,

b)          the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a trust agreement with Museum London and Museum London Foundation to support the above-noted transfer. (2017-F11A)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, P. Squire (6)

4.

2017 Annual Emergency Management Program Update

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 5, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 12, 2017, to:

a)         adopt the Emergency Management Program, including the London Emergency Response Plan as set out in Schedule “A” of the above-noted by-law; and,

b)         repeal By-law A.-7495-21. (2017-P03)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, P. Squire (6)

5.

Memorandums of Understanding with St. John Ambulance and London Intercommunity Health Centre

That, on the recommendation of the Division Manager, Corporate Security and Emergency Management, with the concurrence of Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2017 Memorandums of Understanding with St. John Ambulance and the London Intercommunity Health Centre:

a)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 5, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 12 , 2017 to:

i)          approve the Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the St. John Council for Ontario, for the provision of Medical First Response Services and Special Equipment, as set out in Schedule “A” of the by-law; and,

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

b)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 5, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held December 12, 2017 to:

i)          approve the Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Intercommunity Health Centre for the provision of Emergency/Disaster Relief Services, as set out in Schedule “A” of the by-law; and,

ii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2017-P03)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, P. Squire (6)

6.

Supply Chain Group Approval Purchasing and Revenue Share Agreements

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home the following actions be taken with respect to the Supply Chain Group Purchasing and Revenue Share Agreements:

a)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 5, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 12, 2017 to:

i)          authorize and approve a Purchasing Agreement between Extendicare (Canada) Inc. carrying on business as SGP Purchasing Partner Network (“SGP”) and The Corporation of the City of London, for the purpose of providing group purchasing services of a Supply Chain Group Purchasing Organization under which the City will purchase food products and other services and products for City service areas, including the Dearness Home, as set out in Schedule ‘1’ to the by-law; and,

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

b)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 5, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 12, 2017 to:

i)          authorize and approve a Revenue Share Agreement between Extendicare (Canada) Inc. carrying on business as SGP Purchasing Partner Network (“SGP”) and The Corporation of the City of London, commencing January 1, 2018, for the purpose of participating in a Revenue Share Program to receive a share of rebates received by the SGP on volume purchases of food products and other related services and products, as set out in Schedule ‘2’ to the by-law, pursuant to the Purchasing Agreement authorized and approved in part a) above; and,

ii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to executive the above-noted Revenue Share Agreement. (2017-L04A)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, P. Squire (6)

7.

4th Report of the Town and Gown Committee

That it BE NOTED that the 4th Report of the Town and Gown Committee, from its meeting held on November 16, 2017, was received.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, P. Squire (6)

8.

10th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

That it BE NOTED that the 10th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 8, 2017, was received.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, P. Squire (6)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

9.

Community Mental Health and Addiction Strategy for London: Moving Forward Together

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home:

a)         the staff report, dated December 5, 2017, with respect to the Community Mental Health and Addiction Strategy for London: Moving Forward Together BE RECEIVED for information;

b)         the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer BE DIRECTED to allocate remaining budgetary funds at the end of 2017, estimated at approximately $112,000, towards implementation activities of the Community Mental Health and Addiction Strategy for London; and,

c)         it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-oppression Advisory Committee will be specifically included, in addition to various stakeholders, in the on-going consultation related to the implementation activities noted in b), above;

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from J. Tansley, Manager, Strategic Programs and Partnerships and A. Spencer, Optimus SBR, related to this matter. (2017-S08)

Motion Passed

Voting Record:

Motion to approve part a) of the clause.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, P. Squire (6)

Motion to approve part b) of the clause.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, B. Armstrong, M. Salih (4)

NAYS: V. Ridley, P. Squire (2)

Motion to approve part c) of the clause.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, P. Squire (6)

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

10.

Taxi Operating Expenses

That the communication from F. Bander with respect to taxi operating expenses BE REFERRED to the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official for consideration in future, related reports with respect to this matter; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from F. Bander with respect to this matter. (2017-P09)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, P. Squire (6)

11.

Taxi Issues

That the communication from H. Savehilaghi, Yellow London Taxi Inc., with respect to taxi issues BE REFERRED to the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official for consideration in future, related reports with respect to this matter; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from H. Savehilaghi with respect to this matter. (2017-P09)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, P. Squire (6)

12.

Business Licensing By-law Review - New and Revised Regulations

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the Business Licensing By-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 5, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on December 12, 2017 to provide for the licensing and regulation of various businesses; it being noted that the new and revised regulations were developed with consideration of public comments received from eight public participation meetings. (2017-P09)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Cassidy, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, P. Squire (5)

13.

10th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 10th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) from its meeting held on November 23, 2017:

a)            the attached Executive Summary and findings of the Accessibility Open Houses BE RECEIVED, as presented by M. Dawthorne, Chair, ACCAC and M. Cairns, J. Sanders, A. Forrest and J. Madden, Members, ACCAC; it being noted that the ACCAC has the intent of returning in the new year with specific priorities and requests intended to inform city staff for its update to the City of London’s 2018-2021 Accessibility Plan; it being further noted that the Education and Awareness Sub-Committee reports from the meetings held on October 10, 2017 and November 12, 2017, were received;

b)            the request for delegation status by The Forward Movement to present information related to the Dynamic Symbol of Access (DSA) BE APPROVED for a future meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee; and,

c)            clauses 1 to 4, 6 to 16 and 18 to 21, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, M. Cassidy, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, P. Squire (6)

14.

11th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 11th Report of the Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 16, 2017:

a)         the attached communication BE FORWARDED to the City Clerk for the purpose of moving forward with the request of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC) for equity group data to be collected from candidates in the 2018 election; it being noted that the DIAAC received a communication from A. Hazma with respect to this matter;

b)         the attached letter BE FORWARDED to the London Police Services in response to its request for feedback to the London Police Service Community Consultation Process; and,

c)         clauses 1 to 9 and 12, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

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

NAYS: P. Squire (1)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

15.

Deferred Matters List

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

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Cassidy, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, P. Squire (5)

16.

Council Chamber Doors

The City Clerk BE REQUESTED to investigate and give a verbal report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) with respect to what occurred during the CPSC meeting held on December 5, 2017 when the Council Chamber gallery doors were locked following the committee meeting, In Closed Session.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Cassidy, B. Armstrong, M. Salih (3)

NAYS: V. Ridley, P. Squire (2)

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

(See Confidential Appendix to the 1st Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee enclosed for Members only.)

The Community and Protective Services Committee convened In Closed Session from 6:52 PM to 7:01 PM after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matter:

C-1.

A matter pertaining to 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

VII.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.