Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

The 3rd Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee
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PRESENT:
  • Councillors E. Peloza (Chair), 
  • H. McAlister, 
  • J. Pribil, 
  • S. Trosow, 
  • and D. Ferreira 
ALSO PRESENT:
  • Deputy Mayor S. Lewis; Councillors C. Rahman and S. Stevenson; R. Armistead, P. Brooks, C. Cooper, K. Dickins, C. Dooling, D. Escobar, M. Feldberg, J. Graham, G. Hadley, Deputy Chief A. Hunt, O. Katolyk, P. Ladouceur, K. Lawrence, L. Marshall, S. Mathers, J. Rennick, P. Yeoman and J. Bunn (Committee Clerk)  
     
    Remote Attendance: M. Butlin, S. Corman, E. Hunt, W. Jeffrey, N. Musicco and E. Skalski
     
    The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM.

     

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That Items 2.1 to 2.4 BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (5)E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated January 29, 2024, related to the Grand Theatre 2024-2027 Multi-Year Grant Agreement;

    a)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 13, 2024, to:

    i)    approve the Grant Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between The Corporation of the City of London and Grand Theatre, setting out the terms and conditions of the City’s grant of funds to Grand Theatre;
    ii)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Grant Agreement;
    iii)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or their written designate, to act as the city representative for the purposes of the above-noted Grant Agreement; and,
    iv)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or their written designate, the authority to amend the above-noted Grant Agreement with respect to the total maximum amount of the City’s contribution towards the funded activity under the Grant Agreement; and,

    b)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2024-F05A)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated January 29, 2024, related to the London Arts Council 2024-2027 Multi-Year Agreement:

    a)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 13, 2024, to:

    i)    approve the Purchase of Service Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Arts Council, setting out the terms and conditions of the City’s grant of funds to the London Arts Council;
    ii)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Purchase of Service Agreement;
    iii)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or their written designate, to act as the city representative for the purposes of the above-noted Purchase of Service Agreement; and,
    iv)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or their written designate, the authority to amend the above-noted Purchase of Service Agreement with respect to the total maximum amount of the City’s contribution towards the funded activity under the Purchase of Service Agreement; and,

    b)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2024-F05A)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated January 29, 2024, related to the London Heritage Council 2024-2027 Multi-Year Agreement:

    a)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 13, 2024, to:

    i)    approve the Purchase of Service Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Heritage Council, setting out the terms and conditions of the City’s grant of funds to the London Heritage Council;
    ii)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Purchase of Service Agreement;
    iii)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or their written designate, to act as the city representative for the purposes of the above-noted Purchase of Service Agreement; and,
    iv)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or their written designate, the authority to amend the above-noted Purchase of Service Agreement with respect to the total maximum amount of the City’s contribution towards the funded activity under the Purchase of Service Agreement; and,

    b)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2024-F05A)




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:E. Peloza

    That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated January 29, 2024, related to the 2023-2024 Next Generation 9-1-1 Transition Funding Support Transfer Payment Agreements:

    a)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 13, 2024, to:

    i)    approve the Year Two (2023-2024) Next Generation 9-1-1 Transition Funding Support Transfer Payment Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Solicitor General and The Corporation of the City of London and London Police Service Communications Section; it being noted that this is the second round of three years of funding;
    ii)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services to execute the above-noted Agreement; 
    iii)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services to undertake all the administrative, financial and reporting acts that are necessary in connection with the above-noted Agreement;
    iv)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written delegate, to execute any financial reports required under the above-noted Agreement; and,
    v)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services to approve and execute a future agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Police Services Board assigning the terms of Schedule ‘A’ of Appendix ‘A’ to the London Police Services Board; and,

    b)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 13, 2024 to:

    i)    approve the Year Two (2023-2024) Next Generation 9-1-1 Transition Funding Support Transfer Payment Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Solicitor General and The Corporation of the City of London (London Fire Department-Communications Division); it being noted that this is the second round of three years of funding;
    ii)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services to execute the above-noted Agreement;  
    iii)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services to undertake all the administrative, financial and reporting acts that are necessary in connection with the above-noted Agreement; and,
    iv)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, or written delegate, to execute any financial reports required under the above-noted Agreement. (2024-P16/F05A)




    Motion Passed
  • That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the staff report, dated January 29, 2024, with respect to the Municipal Compliance Annual Report, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that accepting this report does not preclude the committee from further inquiry into 2023 data and future reporting will provide additional information and fulsome aggregate tables on Short Term Accommodations and Property Compliance. (2024-C01)




    Motion Passed

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:S. Trosow
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    Motion to amend the main motion by adding the following wording:

    "it being noted that accepting this report does not preclude the committee from further inquiry into 2023 data and future reporting will provide additional information and fulsome aggregate tables on Short Term Accommodations and Property Compliance."


    Yeas: (4)H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira
    Nays: (1)E. Peloza


    Motion Passed (4 to 1)
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    Motion to approve that the staff report, dated January 29, 2024, with respect to the Municipal Compliance Annual Report, BE RECEIVED.

     


    Yeas: (4)E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, and D. Ferreira
    Nays: (1)S. Trosow


    Motion Passed (4 to 1)
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.


    Yeas: (4)H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira
    Nays: (1)E. Peloza


    Motion Passed (4 to 1)
  • That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated January 29, 2024, related to Operational Transition Plan for the 446 King Street Housing Project:

    a)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED;

    b)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to disburse up to an additional $300,000 as municipal contribution to this housing project from the Service Manager Administrative Funding account, conditional on the Canadian Mental Health Association (“CMHA”) taking ownership of this property and entering into an agreement of assignment and assumption with The Corporation of the City of London and Council of LIFT Non-Profit Housing Corporation;

    c)    the Deputy City Manager BE AUTHORIZED to approve and execute an amendment to the Municipal Contribution Agreement for CMHA to support the business transition plan; 

    d)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to allocate rent subsidies to this project; and,

    e)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide an update to Council after the transition plan has been successfully implemented. (2024-S11)




    Motion Passed

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:J. Pribil
    Seconded by:S. Trosow

    Motion to amend the main motion to add a new part e):

    "the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide an update to Council after the transition plan has been successfully implemented."


    Yeas: (5)E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    Motion to approve the motion, as amended.


    Yeas: (5)E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)
  • That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated January 29, 2024, related to Data Regarding the Relocation of Homeless Individuals:

    a)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and,

    b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to update the snapshot of London Homelessness on the City of London website on a quarterly basis. (2024-S14)




    Motion Passed

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:H. McAlister

    Motion to approve that, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the staff report, dated January 29, 2024, with respect to Data Regarding the Relocation of Homeless Individuals, BE RECEIVED.


    Yeas: (5)E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Trosow
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    Motion to approve that the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to update the snapshot of London Homelessness on the City of London website on a quarterly basis.


    Yeas: (5)E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:H. McAlister

    The Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with recommendations on possible amendments to the Vehicle for Hire By-law to address cab owner regulations on minimum vehicle operation periods and licence renewal timeframes; it being noted that the Civic Administration will be reporting back on vehicle age limits in 2024; it being further noted that a verbal delegation from H. Savehilaghi, Yellow London Taxi Inc., with respect to this matter, was received. (2024-T03)


    Yeas: (5)E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)

    Additional Votes:


  • Moved by:E. Peloza
    Seconded by:H. McAlister

    Motion to approve the delegation request from H. Savehilaghi, Yellow London Taxi Inc. to be heard at this meeting.


    Yeas: (5)E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:H. McAlister
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That the following actions be taken with respect to the Remembrance Gardens Located at 2315 River Road:

    a)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with a memorandum of understanding laying out the roles and responsibilities of the City of London and the Remember the November 11th Association, for the shared operations of the Remembrance Gardens, located at 2315 River Road, by the end of Q2 of 2024; it being noted that this report would include any costs that may be incurred on the part of the city for regular maintenance, electrical, or infrastructure upgrades which may be required on the property; 

    b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to recognize and promote Remembrance Gardens as an attraction for both residents and visitors and to include park signage; and,

    c)    the communication from Councillor H. McAlister and Councillor D. Ferreira, as appended to the Added Agenda, BE RECEIVED. (2024-M02)


    Yeas: (5)E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira


    Motion Passed (5 to 0)

The meeting adjourned at 3:01 PM.