I.

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

1.

That it BE NOTED that Councillor D. Brown disclosed a pecuniary interest in item 24 of this Report having to do with a request for a limousine lifecycle extension, by indicating that her employer manages a limousine company.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

7th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the 7th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on June 12, 2013, BE RECEIVED.

3.

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

Recommendation:  That the 5th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on June 27, 2013, BE RECEIVED.

4.

Homemakers Program Review - Dearness Home

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated July 22, 2013 with respect to the implementation of a services and financial program review of the Homemakers Program at the Dearness Home BE RECEIVED for information. (2013-S02)

5.

Physiotherapy Services - Dearness Home

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the physiotherapy and occupational therapy services at the Dearness Home:

a)         the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2013, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 30, 2013 to:

i)          approve the Amending Agreement, substantially in the form attached as Schedule 1 to the by-law,  between The Corporation of the City of London and Arvan Rehab Group to provide physiotherapy and occupational therapy services to the Dearness Home from August 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014; and

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

b)         the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal procurement process for physiotherapy and occupational therapy services to be completed by January 31, 2014.  (2013-S02)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, J.L. Baechler, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, B. Armstrong (5)

6.

Convert-to-Rent/Rehabilitation Program Proposal at 1048 Dundas Street East

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Director of Municipal Housing, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the Convert-to-Rent/Rehabilitation Program Proposal at 1048 Dundas Street East:

a)         the municipal allocation for 2212126 Ontario Inc. in the amount of $96,000 ($48,000 per unit) for two (2) units, plus $5,000 for accessibility modifications to one (1) of the units, for a total municipal allocation of $101,000 for 1048 Dundas Street East, BE APPROVED; 

b)         the  above-noted funding allocation BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2013; and,

c)         in accordance with Municipal Housing Facilities By-Law No A.-5814-11, the by-law appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2013 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting being held on July 30, 2013 to:

i)          approve the Contribution Agreement pertaining to the above-noted proposal, substantially in the form of agreement appended to the aforementioned by-law and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and

ii)         to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the said Agreement.  (2013-S11)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, J.L. Baechler, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, B. Armstrong (5)

7.

Convert-to-Rent/Rehabilitation Program at 343 Richmond Street (Phase 2)

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Director of Municipal Housing, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the Convert-to-Rent/Rehabilitation Program at 343 Richmond Street (Phase 2):

a)         the second municipal allocation of $14,000 per unit for sixteen (16) affordable housing units at 343 Richmond Street for a total of $224,000 for At^lohsa Native Family Healing Services BE APPROVED; it being noted that this group has previously received approval for $10,000 per unit in 2010;

b)         the above-noted funding allocation BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2013; and,

c)         in accordance with Municipal Housing Facilities By-Law No A.-5814-11, the by-law appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2013 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting being held on July 30, 2013 to:

i)          approve the Amended Municipal Contribution Agreement pertaining to the above-noted proposal substantially in the form of agreement appended to the aforementioned by-law and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and

ii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the said Agreement.  (2013-S11)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, J.L. Baechler, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, B. Armstrong (5)

8.

Local Standards Under the Housing Services Act

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Director of Municipal Housing, with the concurrence of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated July 22, 2013, with respect to the implementation of the Housing Services Act, 2011 BE RECEIVED for information and the local standards, as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2013, with regard to the administration of social housing within the City of London and Middlesex County, BE APPROVED.  (2013-S11)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, J.L. Baechler, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, B. Armstrong (5)

9.

Ontario Works Service Plan 2013-2014

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated July 22, 2013 with respect to the Ontario Works Service Plan for  2013-2014 BE RECEIVED for information.   (2013-S04)

10.

Supply and Delivery of Fire Services Quint

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the supply and delivery of a Fire Services Quint:

a)         the negotiated amount with Carl Thibault Fire Trucks Inc., 38 Thibault Street, Pierreville, PQ., for the supply and delivery of one (1) 75 foot Quint, at the proposed price of $851,180.00 (HST extra) BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that this price includes two options;

b)         the funding for the above-noted purchase BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Finance Report as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2013;

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

d)         the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record, relating to this matter.  (2013-A05)

11.

School Crossing Guard Program – One-Year Contract with Stinson Security Services Limited – Single Source  

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the School Crossing Guard Program:

a)         the Single Source contract with Stinson Security Services Limited BE APPROVED in accordance with Section 14.4 (d) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

b)         the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated July 22, 2013, BE INTRODUCED at the July 30, 2013 Municipal Council meeting to:

i)              authorize and approve an agreement with Stinson Security Service Limited  to supply and manage School Crossing Guards;

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

iii)            designate the Managing Director of Environmental & Engineering Services and City Engineer, or designate, as the City Representative with respect to the Agreement;

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

d)         the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2013-L04)

12.

Architect to Act as Prime Consultant for Addition and Interior Alterations to the South London Community Centre – Request for Proposal No. 13-18 Project #P126-RC2751

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the Managing Director,  Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to Project #P126-RC2751, Request for Proposal No. 13-18:

(a)       the proposal submitted by Cornerstone Architecture, 110-700 Richmond Street, London, Ontario N6A 5C7 to act as Prime Consultant for the addition and interior alterations to the South London Community Centre for a fee of $399,500 (excluding HST), BE ACCEPTED; it being pointed out that the proposal submitted by Cornerstone Architecture was deemed to provide the best technical and financial value to the Corporation, meets the City’s requirements in all areas and acceptance is in compliance with Section 15.2 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

(b)       the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report attached to the staff report dated July 22, 2013;

(c)       the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with the project;

(d)       the approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and

(e)       the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2013-A05)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

13.

Fire Safety Inspections

Recommendation:  That,- outh London Community Centre t dated July 22, 2013, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the information report with respect to fire inspections  BE RECEIVED; it being noted the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from Deputy Chief J. Jessop, with respect to this matter.  (2013-P16)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, J.L. Baechler, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, B. Armstrong (5)

14.

6th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC) from its meeting held on June 20, 2013:

a)                     the London Race Relations Award Policy BE AMENDED as follows:

i)              the purpose of the Award:

A)        should be used to promote public awareness on diversity, anti-racism, inclusivity and human rights;

B)        should be changed to the “Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award”; and,

C)        the three-fold purpose of the Award, should read “encouraging ongoing initiatives within the City of London which promote/advance London as a welcoming city”;

ii)             the date for the Award:

A)     the award should be given in conjunction with Human Rights Day, which is recognized annually on December 10. This day recognizes the ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)’, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948; it being noted that this represents a change from the current annual Award date of March 21, which is known as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination;

iii)            the eligibility criteria for the Award:

A)        should be changed to allow past winners of the award to be eligible in future years. However, the eligibility should stipulate that the same initiative from a past nominee cannot be recognized more than once; 

iv)           the Nomination Categories of the Award:

A)        Small Business and Small Labour (sizes to be determined in consultation with the City);

B)        Corporations, Large Business and Large Labour (sizes to be determined in consultation with the City);

C)        Institutions (including both public and private);

D)        Social/Community Services (including Not-for-Profits), Education and Training; and,

E)        Youth/Young Adult Groups or Organizations;

v)            The Corporation of the City of London BE REQUESTED to provide support and resources from Corporate Communications to assist with the publicity and promotion of the award (e.g. preparing and disseminating both public service announcements and promotional materials, etc.);

vi)           in the event that the recommendations in a) above are adopted by Council, the various strategies to help publicly promote the Award (including a public ‘re-launch’ of the Award and the creation of a communications strategy to support the Award) BE REFERRED to the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee for its discussion and consideration;

it being noted that the Award should be reinstated and rejuvenated in keeping with the above-noted recommendations, as it is anticipated that these changes to the existing award will assist with the goal of increasing the number of nominations received; 

it being further noted that the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC) received the attached revised a report from its Nomination Sub-committee, with respect to this matter;  and,

b)         clauses 2 to 8, inclusive, BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received a verbal presentation from P. Shanahan, Chair, LDRRAC, with respect to this matter. 

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, J.P. Bryant, J.L. Baechler, D. Brown, B. Armstrong (5)

NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)

15.

7th and 8th Reports of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th and 8th Reports of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) from its meetings held on June 6, 2013 and July 4, 2013, respectively:

a)            the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) supports the proposed new Dingman off-leash dog park, with construction planned to begin in the fall 2013; it being noted that the AWAC expressed thanks to the Staff for developing a very attractive and functional design and for working with the community partners to bring this idea to fruition; it being further noted that the AWAC heard the attached presentation from A. Macpherson, Manager, Parks Planning and Design, with respect to this matter;

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review the attached Toronto Animal Services Sheltering Data, 2011, and consider including the Toronto indicators in London’s animal services reporting model;

c)         clauses 3 to 11 of the 7th Report of the AWAC BE RECEIVED;

d)         clause 1 of the 8th Report of the AWAC BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review and comment, including the video; it being noted that clause 1 reads as follows:

"1. That the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) BE PERMITTED to forward the attached informational letter to the Drainage Superintendents Association of Ontario; it being noted that this letter informs about the availability of non-lethal beaver management practices.";

e)         the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed development of properties located at 3130 and 3260 Dingman Drive and the rear portion of 4397 and 4407 Wellington Road South:

i)              the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider conducting a study of the specific wildlife species that inhabit the area of Dingman Drive and Wellington Road South, and that the study include recommendations for the provision of safe exit corridors and/or relocation of the affected species;

ii)             the Ministry of Natural Resources BE CONSULTED on all wildlife species inhabiting the above-noted area; and,

iii)            the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) is not supportive of the proposed development of the above-noted property; it being noted that an environmentally significant woodlot with wetland such as this, provides essential habitat to numerous species, all of which are interdependent of each other, also noting that the area provides environmental benefit to the citizens of London;  it being noted that the AWAC held a general discussion and reviewed and received a communication dated June 23, 2013, from S. Rans, with respect to this matter and asked that its Chair meet with the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner regarding the Dingman Drive/Wellington Road property and the City’s wildlife policies; and

f)          clauses 3 to 10 of the 8th Report of the AWAC BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received a verbal presentation from S. Rans, V. Van Linden and M. Puzanov, AWAC, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, J.L. Baechler, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, B. Armstrong (5)

NAYS: J.F. Fontana (1)

16.

Distracted Driving Law: Municipal By-law to Allow Police to Issue Fine and Seize Cell Phone

Recommendation:  That the Mayor BE REQUESTED to write a letter to the Provincial Minister to request consideration of additional and increased penalties for distracted driving; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received a verbal presentation and communication dated July 22, 2013 from Councillor S. Orser, with respect to this matter.  (2013-C00)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, J.P. Bryant, J.L. Baechler, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, B. Armstrong (6)

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

17.

2nd Report of the Town and Gown Committee

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Town and Gown Advisory Committee from its meeting held on June 13, 2013:

a)            the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to amend the Town and Gown Committee Terms of Reference to include a Ward 13 resident as a Voting Member; and

b)         clauses 2 to 10, inclusive, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, J.P. Bryant, J.L. Baechler, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, B. Armstrong (6)

18.

Proposed Dingman Dog Off-Leash Area

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Director, Land Use Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed Dingman Dog Off-Leash Area:

a)         the lands adjacent to the Dingman Pumping Station, at 4695 Dingman Drive BE APPROVED as the recommended site for the next dog off-leash area; and,

b)         in accordance with the City’s Engagement Policy, the adjacent property owners, within 200 meters of proposed site, BE INFORMED of the plans to construct an off-leash area;

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received a communication dated July 22, 2013 from B. Sayler, London Dog Owners Association, with respect to this matter.   (2013-R04)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, J.P. Bryant, J.L. Baechler, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, B. Armstrong (6)

19.

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDS) in City-Owned Facilities

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks & Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to automated external defibrillators (AEDS) in City-owned facilities:

a)         the City’s Aquatic Services Area's support of lifesaving training (first aid, CPR and AED) to staff and to the public  BE CONTINUED and the City's use of the Heart and Stroke Foundation as the primary source of public education and awareness regarding the benefits of defibrillators BE SUPPORTED;

b)         the exploration of funding opportunities and work with partners to expand the placement of defibrillators in City-owned facilities BE CONTINUED; 

c)         the Heart and Stroke Foundation BE REQUESTED to work directly with the various school boards and private operators regarding placement of defibrillators in schools and recreation facilities not owned or operated by the City; and,

d)         the Mayor BE REQUESTED to write to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care asking her to work with the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs on changes to the dispatch protocols dealing with cardiac arrests to require clear and mandatory CPR direction in cases of cardiac arrest.   (2013-R05)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, J.P. Bryant, J.L. Baechler, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, B. Armstrong (6)

20.

Neighbourhood Watch London

Recommendation:  That consideration of the City of London funding relationship with Neighbourhood Watch London BE REFERRED to a special meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee to be held in advance of the July 30th meeting of the Municipal Council.  

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.F. Fontana, J.P. Bryant, J.L. Baechler, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, B. Armstrong (6)

21.

Public Notification System and Communication Plan for Emergencies

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop and pursue a request for proposal to purchase a public notification system. (2013-P03)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, J.L. Baechler, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, B. Armstrong (5)

22.

Ten-Year Review – Monitored Surveillance Camera Program

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Division Manager, Corporate Security and Emergency Management with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Monitored Surveillance Camera Program: 

a)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to add two stationary cameras at the corner of Richmond Street and Dundas Street; it being noted that the cost of adding the cameras can be accommodated from within the existing 2013 Operating Budget; and,

b)         the Ten-Year Review Report, dated July 22, 2013, BE RECEIVED.  (2013-P15)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, D. Brown, H.L. Usher, B. Armstrong (4)

NAYS: J.L. Baechler (1)

23.

A. Balfe, Youth Create Healthy Communities – Request for Delegation Status

Recommendation:  That, the following actions be taken with respect to the request of Youth Create Healthy Communities for delegation status, related to a subsidized, monthly student bus pass:

a)            pursuant to section 13.7 of the Council Procedure By-law, the actions of the Municipal Council taken at its meeting of May 14, 2013, related to the adoption of clause 7 of the 9th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC), concerning a delegation request from Youth Create Health Communities, BE RECONSIDERED; and,

b)            delegation status at a future meeting of the CPSC BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, J.L. Baechler, D. Brown (3)

NAYS: H.L. Usher, B. Armstrong (2)

24.

Request for consideration of lifecycle extension for limousines

Recommendation:  That the communication dated July 18, 2013, from M. Taylor, Checker Limousine, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration and report back as part of the Taxi By-law report currently being drafted.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, J.L. Baechler, H.L. Usher, B. Armstrong (4)

RECUSED: D. Brown (1)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

(Confidential Appendix to the 13th Report enclosed for Members only.)

The Community and Protective Services Committee convened in camera from 7:02 PM to 7:54 PM, after having passed a motion to do so, with respect to the following matters:

C-1.

A matter to be considered for the purpose of instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed disposition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed or pending disposition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed disposition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to, prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition or disposition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value; information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed disposition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed disposition, with respect to the Dearness Home; personal matters, including information regarding identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, with respect to employment-related matters; labour relations and employee negotiations; and advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation, including communications necessary for that purpose; and for the purpose of giving instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation.

C-2.

A personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, with respect to the 2013 awarding of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarships.

C-3.

A matter pertaining to advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, relating to the Strategic Funding Framework Grant Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Neighbourhood Watch London.

VII.

ADJOURNMENT