I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

2nd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the 2nd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 26, 2015 BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the meeting attendance record was corrected.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (5)

3.

1st Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee

That the 1st Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 28, 2015 BE RECIEVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (5)

4.

2nd Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

That the 2nd Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 26, 2015 BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (5)

5.

3rd Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

That the 3rd Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 19, 2015 BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the meeting attendance record was corrected.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (5)

6.

Homemakers Program Update

That, on the recommendation of the Manager of Community Life, Dearness Home and the Administrator, Dearness Home, with the concurrence of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated March 24, 2015, with respect to an update on the Homemakers Program BE RECEIVED.  (2015/S02)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (5)

7.

Municipal Golf System - 2013/2014 Performance Update

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, the report dated March 24, 2015, with respect to an update on the 2013/2014 performance of the municipal golf system, BE RECEIVED.  (2015/R0SD)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (5)

8.

Annual Review - 2015 Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, the proposed By-law, appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2015, to approve the 2015 Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual (attached as Schedule “A1” to the By-law).  (2015-M02)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (5)

9.

Transfer of Farm Animals from Storybook Gardens and Go-Forward Business Strategy

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to Storybook Gardens:

a)         NO ACTION BE TAKEN to replace the Storybook Gardens barn, destroyed by fire;

b)         the Storybook Gardens farm animals BE TRANSFERRED to suitable facilities that can provide appropriate care and lifelong homes;

c)         the ownership of the above-noted farm animals BE TRANSFERRED to the receiving facilities;

d)         new features and attractions BE IMPLEMENTED that provide value to the park visitor’s experience and adhere to the Storybook Gardens core themes of interactive play, emergent literacy, and connection to the natural world; and,

e)          the proceeds from the insurance claim for the Storybook Gardens barn, destroyed by fire, BE USED as the source of financing for the proposed new, above-noted features and attractions.  (2015-R05)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (5)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

10.

African Canadian Federation of London and Area - Level of Unemployment of Local African Immigrants

That the attached presentation from J. Odanga Edubagwa, Project Manager, African Canadian Federation of London and Area (ACFOLA), with respect to the level of unemployment of local African Immigrants, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (5)

11.

Social Services: Supporting Employment, Workforce Development and Inclusion

That the presentation from E. White, Manager, Employment and Strategic Initiatives, with respect to social services supporting employment, workforce development and inclusion, BE RECEIVED. (2015-S04)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (5)

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

12.

Business Licensing By-law L-6 Fees

That the matter of a proposed reduced annual business license fee for young/new business entrepreneurs BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration during the review of the Business Licensing By-law L-6, anticipated to be submitted during the second quarter of 2015; it being noted that the attraction and retention of young talent through the development of Community Economic Roadmap is a specific objective of the City of London Strategic Plan.  (2015-P09)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (5)

13.

2nd Report of the Town and Gown Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Town and Gown Committee (TGC) from its meeting held on March 11, 2015:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the TGC Terms of Reference:

i)          the attached, revised, Terms of Reference for the Town and Gown Committee BE ENDORSED and the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to update the necessary documents to facilitate this; and,

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Correlation between Lodging Houses and R-1 Zoning:

i)              a Task Force BE ESTABLISHED to review the Terms of Reference for the Greater Near Campus Neighbourhood Strategy, focusing on the identification of next steps and actions to implement the Strategy and the successes and challenges in the Near Campus Neighbourhoods area; and,

ii)             a public participation meeting BE HELD at the April 20, 2015, Planning and Environment Committee meeting with respect to this matter;

it being noted that the Town and Gown Committee heard a verbal presentation from G. Barrett, Manager, Long Range Planning and Research, with respect to this matter; and,

c)         clauses 1 to 5 and 7 and 9 BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (5)

14.

London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the request from the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC):

a)         the proposed amendment to the name for the LDRRAC to the “London Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee” BE REFERRED back to the LDRRAC for further consideration; and,

b)         the report dated March 24, 2015, from the City Clerk, with respect to background information on the LDRRAC, BE RECEIVED;

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from C. Callander, LDRRAC Chair, with respect to this matter.  (2015/C04)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, M. Salih (4)

NAYS: V. Ridley (1)

15.

Humane Urban Wildlife Conflict Policy: Beaver Protocol

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner and the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Humane Urban Wildlife Conflict Policy:

a)         the Humane Urban Wildlife Conflict Policy: Beaver Protocol, appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2015, BE ENDORSED; and,

b)         the financial implications of the operational protocols BE ASSESSED to determine potential impacts on operational budgets and examine appropriate funding options;

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from S. Mathers, Division Manager, Stormwater, with respect to this matter.  (2015-P14)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (5)

16.

Request For Delegation Status

That request for delegation status from Chris Schafer, Public Policy Manager, Uber Canada, with respect to its Canadian Operations, BE APPROVED as a delegate at the Public Participation Meeting on the Taxi License By-law, to be held at the April 21, 2015 meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee. (2015-T10)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (5)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

17.

Community and Protective Services Committee Meeting – April 21, 2015

That the April 21, 2015 meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE HELD at an offsite venue large enough to accommodate the anticipated attendance.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, J. Morgan, T. Park, V. Ridley, M. Salih (5)

VI.

ADJOURNMENT