1ST REPORT OF THE
ANIMAL
WELFARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
meeting held on December
3, 2015, commencing at 5:04 PM, in Committee Room #3, Second Floor, London City
Hall.
PRESENT: W. Brown (Chair), K. Ashe, M.
Gelinas, V. Lightfoot, P. Newbould, M. Puzanov, D. Simpson, J. Sukhdeo and M.
Toplack and J. Martin (Secretary).
ABSENT: K. MacIntosh and C. Perquin.
ALSO PRESENT: J. MacKay.
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That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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That it BE NOTED that the Animal Welfare
Advisory Committee elected W. Brown as its Chair and J. Sukhdeo as its Vice
Chair for the term ending November 30, 2016.
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That it BE NOTED
that the 7th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from its meeting
held on November 5, 2015, was received.
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That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council
resolution from its meeting held on October 27, 2015, with respect to tree
trimming and wildlife displacement, was received.
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That it BE NOTED
that communication dated October 1, 2015, from J. Fawcett-Cornish with
respect to her resignation, was received.
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That it BE NOTED
that a verbal update from W. Brown, on behalf of the wildlife sub-committee,
was received.
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That it BE NOTED
that a verbal update from J. Sukhdeo, on behalf of the companion animal sub-committee,
was received.
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That Civic
Administration BE REQUESTED to provide a presentation (or information) to the
Animal Welfare Advisory Committee with respect to the current requirements in
pest, rodent and wildlife control specifically related to the inclusion of humane
removal practices that would be in keeping with the City’s Humane Urban
Wildlife Conflict Policy, both enacted and under development.
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That it BE NOTED
that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) held a general discussion
with respect to the 2016 AWAC Work Plan; it being noted that AWAC members are
encouraged to review the draft work plan for finalization at the January
meeting.
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The meeting
adjourned at 6:42 P.M.
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NEXT MEETING DATE: January
7, 2016