Town and Gown Committee

Report

Meeting #:1st Meeting of the Town and Gown Committee
Date:
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Location:
Committee Room #5
Attendance
  • PRESENT:  D. Chang (Chair), Deputy Mayor J. Helmer; Councillors A. Kayabaga, S. Lehman, M. Salih and P. Squire; J. Goodwin, W.A. Mohamed,   J. Said, I. Teja and P. White and H. Lysynski (Secretary)

    ABSENT:  P. Beechey, A-M. DeCicco-Best, Z. Engel and J. Smith

    ALSO PRESENT:  J. Adema, J. Burt, M. Garwood, G. Matthews, O. Katolyk and R. Wilcox

     

     

    The meeting was called to order at 1:07 PM


  • That Deputy Mayor J. Helmer disclosed a potential pecuniary interest in clause 5.1 of this Report, having to do with the roundtable discussion on unsanctioned street parties in the event that discussions are held pertaining to any decisions made by The Corporation of the City of London that Western University has declared a pecuniary interest in, by indicating that he is employed by Western University.

  • That it BE NOTED that the Town and Gown Committee elected D. Chang and Councillor P. Squire as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, for the term ending June 1, 2019. 

  • That it BE NOTED that the 1st Report of the Town and Gown Committee, from its meeting held on September 13, 2018, was received.

  • That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on December 5, 2018, with respect to the appointments to the Town and Gown Committee, was received.

  • That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on October 16, 2018, with respect to the 1st Report of the Town and Gown Committee, was received.

  • That it BE NOTED that the Town and Gown Committee held a general discussion and received the following, with respect to unsanctioned street parties in London:

    That it BE NOTED that the Town & Gown Committee held a general discussion and received the following, with respect unsanctioned street parties in London:

    a)    the attached presentation, from O. Katolyk, Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, P. White, Executive Director, Government Relations and D. Chang, Vice-President, University Students Council, Western University; and,

    b)    the attached proposed Nuisance By-law Amendment.

     

  • That it BE NOTED that the Town and Gown Committee was advised by Councillor P. Squire that there will be a special Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting on March 20, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Centennial Hall to discuss transportation matters.

     

    **NOT 100% sure this is in their mandate HOWEVER, Students are affected by transportation issues**  See below:

     

    2. MANDATE

     

                2.1 The London Town and Gown (“Committee”) seeks to develop and enhance relationships and communication among the City of London, Fanshawe College, London Police and Fire Services, Western University, residents, students and landlords.

     

                2.2 The Committee provides a forum for individuals and groups in which solutions can be built for challenges related to near-campus neighbourhoods and the community’s relationship with students in London.

               

                2.3 The Committee will work collaboratively and will help to solicit feedback in order to improve near-campus neighbourhoods and relationships between members of the committee. All members of the Committee will work toward the vision.

     

    3. GUIDING PRINCIPLES


    Guiding principles will establish the foundation of the Town and Gown Committee and will ensure the Committee adheres to its vision and mandate in a way that is acceptable to all stakeholders. These principles will guide the work of the Committee and ensure its effectiveness.

     

                 3.1 The Committee shall work with all stakeholders in a collaborative manner.

     

                 3.2 The pupose of the Committee will be to share perspective on issues of mutual interest.

     

                 3.3 This Committee will provide advice and suggestions to achieve the vision and mandate.

     

                 3.4 The Committee shall engage in proactive information sharing and facilitate cooperation in order to achieve the vision and mandate.

     

    4. ROLES

                

                 4.1 COMMITTEE: The Town and Gown Committee serves as a coordinating body for issues involving stakeholders and plays the following roles:

     

                            4.1.2 Provide a multidisciplinary forum for open discussion on issues related to near-campus neighbourhoods;

     

                      4.1.3 Facilitate communication among stakeholders;

     

                4.1.4 Identify, prioritize and address specific issues and concerns;

     

                4.1.5 Monitor and evaluates activities of its sub-committees, studies or projects;   

     

    4.1.6 Builds an action plan to achive agreed upon goals at the beginning of each academic year;

     

                4.1.7 Make recommendations to achieve the vision and mandate. 

     

  • That it BE NOTED that the Town and Gown Committee was advised by Councillor P. Squire of a potential initiative to be added to the Strategic Plan relating to dialogue between Western University and Fanshawe College.

  • That it BE NOTED that the Town and Gown Committee held a general discussion with respect to St. Patrick's Day and the proactive measures being undertaken.

  • The meeting adjourned at 2:21 PM.