Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

Meeting #:	11th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee
Date:	Monday, July 16, 2018 at 12:00 P.m. - 3:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers

PRESENT:

• Councillors M. Cassidy,
• V. Ridley,
• B. Armstrong,
• M. Salih,
• and P. Squire

ABSENT:

• Mayor M. Brown

ALSO PRESENT:

• ​Councillors J. Helmer and M. van Holst; J. Bunn, S. Datars Bere, M. Elmadhoon, M. Hayward, O. Katolyk, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, L. Marshall, J.P. McGonigle, D. O'Brien, S. Oldham, M. Ribera, J. Richardson, M. Schulthess, P. Shack, C. Smith, S. Stafford, B. Westlake-Power and R. Wilcox

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor M. Salih disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 5.4 of this Report, having to do with a request from the City of Toronto regarding shelter spaces for refugee/asylum claimants, by indicating that there is reference to border control and that may affect his employer.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: V. Ridley
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  That Items 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.6 and 2.7, BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, and P. Squire
  Absent: (2)	M. Salih, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (4 to 0)

2.1

Strategic Plan Progress Variance

• Moved by: V. Ridley
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff report dated July 16, 2018, with respect to the Strategic Plan Progress Variance, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

Stoney Creek Community Centre, YMCA, and Library User Agreement Amendment

• Moved by: V. Ridley
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated July 16, 2018, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 24, 2018, to:

  a)            approve and authorize the Amending Agreement to the City User Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the YMCA of Western Ontario; and,

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

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

Approval of Standard Form Licence Agreement for use of Recreation Spaces or Assets and Delegation of Authority to Execute License Agreements

• Moved by: V. Ridley
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation and Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the revised attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 24, 2018, to:

  a)            approve and adopt the standard form Licence Agreement to be entered into between The Corporation of the City of London and individuals or incorporated organizations requesting to use a recreation space or asset in the care and control of the City of London;

  b)            authorize the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation or the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, or their written designate, to:

  i)             insert the following information into the above-noted standard form Licence Agreement if the dollar value of the agreement does not exceed $10,000:

  ·          name of licensee;

  ·          recreation space or asset;

  ·          term of Agreement;

  ·          fees, additional fees; and,

  ·          licensee address;

  ii)            execute the above-noted Licence Agreement if the dollar value of the agreement does not exceed $10,000; and,

  c)            repeal By-law No. A.-6690-195 and its amendments.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

Vehicle for Hire By-law  - Industry Consultation

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 16, 2018 with respect to the Vehicle for Hire By-law:

  a)            a public participation meeting BE HELD at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with respect to the Vehicle for Hire By-law in order to receive public comments on proposed administrative changes considered in the above-noted report, including:

  ·         administration and licensing fees;

  ·         application process;

  ·         fares, including the ability for brokers to set fares, posting of fares, etc.;

  ·         vehicle requirements, including age of vehicles; and,

  ·         removal of cap on accessible & regular plates;

  b)            the delegation request from J. Kukurudziak, President, London Taxi, BE REFERRED to the future public participation meeting with respect to this matter; and,

  c)            the above-noted public participation meeting BE HELD at on off-site location.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: V. Ridley
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  Motion to approve a public participation meeting with respect to the Vehicle for Hire By-law.

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, and M. Salih
  Nays: (1)	P. Squire
  Absent: (1)	Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (4 to 1)
• Moved by: B. Armstrong
  Seconded by: V. Ridley

  Motion to refer the delegation to the future public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and P. Squire
  Absent: (1)	Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)
• Moved by: B. Armstrong
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  Motion to hold the public participation meeting at an off-site location.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and P. Squire
  Absent: (1)	Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.5

5th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

• Moved by: P. Squire
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on June 28, 2018:

  a)            the request for a report and draft by-law to the appropriate standing committee, to provide for the requirement of bicycle helmet use for all children under the age of 18 in locations beyond what is legislated currently, including: parks, nature trails, private and public spaces, sidewalks, daycares, etc. BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review; and,

  b)            clauses 1.1, 3.1, 5.1 to 5.3 and 6.2, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and P. Squire
  Absent: (1)	Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.6

7th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

• Moved by: V. Ridley
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  That the 7th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on June 21, 2018, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.7

7th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

• Moved by: V. Ridley
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  That the 7th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on July 5, 2018, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

By-law Amendments to the Sound By-law, PW-12 and to the Public Nuisance By-law, PH-18, Public Messaging in the Community - Nuisances

• Moved by: V. Ridley
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken to amend various City of London by-law:

  a)            the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report July 16, 2018, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 24, 2018, to amend the Sound By-law, PW-12, to:

  i)             provide a definition of “Amplified Live Speech”;

  ii)            amend section 4.1, relating to “Application for a Temporary Noise Permit”; and,

  iii)           amend section 6.1(q), relating to “Temporary Noise Permit – Construction – Community Event (Class 2) – Amplified Live Speech;

  b)            the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated July 16, 2018, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 24, 2018, to amend the Public Nuisance By-law No. PH-18 to insert a new Section 4.1, relating to “Unnecessary Interference with Use and Enjoyment of Public Place”.

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, M. Salih, and P. Squire
  Absent: (2)	B. Armstrong, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (4 to 0)

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Neighbourhood Equipment Access

• Moved by: P. Squire
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review the Neighbourhood Event Equipment Lending Program and report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee with respect to adding church groups to the list of organizations available to request use of City of London equipment to host community events and implementing a prioritization system for applicants.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and P. Squire
  Absent: (1)	Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

4.2

6th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

• Moved by: M. Salih
  Seconded by: V. Ridley

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on June 28, 2018:

  a)            a representative from Parks and Recreation BE REQUESTED to attend a future meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee to update the committee on measures being taken to assist individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder at City of London facilities; it being noted that the attached presentation from J. Clair, was received with respect to this matter;

  b)            the following actions be taken with respect to the revised communication dated May 22, 2018, from the City Clerk, with respect to the statement at Council and Standing Committee meetings regarding supportive devices:

  i)             the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to post the statement contained in the above-noted communication on all Advisory Committee agendas; and,

  ii)            all Committee Chairs BE REQUESTED to read the above-noted statement aloud prior to each Committee meeting; and,

  c)            clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 5.2 and 5.3, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and P. Squire
  Absent: (1)	Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1

Middlesex-London Health Unit Office Space Fit-up Funding Request - RESUBMITTED

• Moved by: P. Squire
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to negotiate terms of financing with the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) for the fit-up costs of MLHU’s new office space, and that an appropriate agreement outlining the terms of the financing be brought forward for Municipal Council’s consideration.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and P. Squire
  Absent: (1)	Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

5.2

Municipal Council Resolution regarding the 5th Report of Accessibility Advisory Committee

• Moved by: P. Squire
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the “Green Standards for Light Pollution and Bird-Friendly Development” document from the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee and report back to a future meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee with respect to how the above-noted proposal relates to accessibility.

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, M. Salih, and P. Squire
  Absent: (2)	B. Armstrong, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (4 to 0)

5.3

Deferred Matters List

• Moved by: M. Salih
  Seconded by: M. Cassidy

  That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at July 9, 2018, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, M. Salih, and P. Squire
  Absent: (2)	B. Armstrong, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (4 to 0)

5.4

(ADDED) Request from City of Toronto regarding Shelter Spaces for Refugee/Asylum Claimants

• Moved by: V. Ridley
  Seconded by: P. Squire

  That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to share the communication, dated June 29, 2018, from G. Carbone, Interim City Manager, City of Toronto, with respect to a request regarding shelter spaces for refugee/asylum claimants, with other communities and community organizations in order to acquire any assistance available for the City of Toronto; it being noted that the staff report dated July 16, 2018, with respect to this matter, was received.

  
  

  Yeas: (3)	M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, and P. Squire
  Absent: (3)	B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (3 to 0)

6.

Confidential

• Moved by: M. Salih
  Seconded by: V. Ridley

  That the Community and Protective Services Committee convene in closed session with respect to the following matters:

  6.1. Solicitor - Client Privilege  

  A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to proposed amendments to the Sound By-law and the Public Nuisance By-law regarding amplified live speech and personal invective.

  6.2. Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual  

  A matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, M. Salih, and P. Squire
  Absent: (2)	B. Armstrong, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (4 to 0)

  The Community and Protective Services Committee convened in camera from 1:04 PM to 1:14 PM with respect to the above-noted matters.

  
  

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 1:17 PM.