Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

Meeting #:	9th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee
Date:	Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers

PRESENT:

• Councillors M. Cassidy,
• V. Ridley,
• B. Armstrong,
• M. Salih,
• and Mayor M. Brown

ABSENT:

• P. Squire

ALSO PRESENT:

• ​Councillors J. Helmer and M. van Holst; J. Bunn, H. Chapman, P. D'Hollander, S. Datars Bere, P. Foto, T. Gaffney, C. Killip, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, L. Loubert, A. Macpherson, L. Marshall, J.P. McGonigle, D. O'Brien, C. Smith, S. Spring, S. Stafford and B. Westlake-Power

   

  The meeting was called to order at 4:03 PM.

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: Mayor M. Brown
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That Items 2.1 to 2.6 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.1

2017-2018 Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement - Dearness Home Adult Day Program and the South West Local Health Integration Network Declaration of Compliance - April 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018

• Moved by: Mayor M. Brown
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, with respect to compliance with the terms of the 2017-2018 Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement for the Dearness Home Adult Day Program, the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Declaration of Compliance, as appended to the staff report dated May 29, 2018, for the reporting period April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018. (2018-S04/S08)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

Status Update for the Naming of a Permanent Site for Vimy Ridge Park

• Moved by: Mayor M. Brown
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the staff report dated May 29, 2018, with respect to a status update related to the naming of a permanent site for Vimy Ridge Park, BE RECEIVED.(2018-R04)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

Pet Boarding and Pet Sitting Services

• Moved by: Mayor M. Brown
  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 with respect to pet boarding and pet sitting services:

  a)            the staff report dated May 29, 2018 BE RECEIVED; and,

  b)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to hold a public participation meeting before the Planning and Environment Committee on a by-law amendment to the Zoning By-law to permit pet boarding and/or sitting business as a Home Occupation. (2018-P01)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

Licensed Child Care Affordability Pilot

• Moved by: Mayor M. Brown
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff report dated May 29, 2018, with respect to the Licensed Child Care Affordability Pilot for London and Middlesex County, BE RECEIVED. (2018-S01)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.5

Amendment to By-law No. A.-7100-150 - Day Nurseries Act to Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014

• Moved by: Mayor M. Brown
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to service system management of child care and early years, in London and Middlesex:

  a)            the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 29, 2018, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on June 12, 2018 to amend By-law No. A.-7100-150 to update the legislative reference from the repealed Day Nurseries Act to the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014; and,

  b)            the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 29, 2018, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on June 12, 2018 to delegate new administrative processes associated with the EarlyON Child and Family Centre Program to the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, or their written designate. (2018-S01)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.6

Naming of the New Southwest Community Centre - 501 Southdale Road West

• Moved by: Mayor M. Brown
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the request of the Joint Venture Management Committee for the naming of the new southwest London community centre and the rooms contained within the building:

  a)          the name “Bostwick Community Centre, YMCA and Library”, BE APPROVED for the building; and,

  b)          the following names BE APPROVED for the rooms contained in the building:

  Room	Name or Sponsor Name
  Name of Facility	No sponsor yet
  Atrium (1st floor)	Longo Family
  Welcome Desk	Mowbray Sifton Welcome Centre
  Arena	Nella Soufan Arena
  Pool	No sponsor yet
  Gymnasium – West Court	No sponsor yet
  Gymnasium – East Court	BMO
  Community Kitchen	No sponsor yet
  Lg. Multipurpose Room 1 (2nd Fl)	London Life
  Lg. Multipurpose Room 2 (2nd Fl)	TD
  Lg. Multipurpose Room 3 (2nd Fl)	No sponsor yet
  Walking Loop (2nd Fl)	No sponsor yet

   

  it being noted that the proposed names are in compliance with Council-approved naming preferences. (2018-R05B)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

4th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

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

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the delegation of members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee:

  a)            the Mayor BE REQUESTED to organize an initial meeting with representatives from the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) and members of council to discuss the concerns raised and develop recommendations and next steps;

  it being noted that the Mayor and representatives from ACCAC will report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee within 30 days;

  b)            the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on April 26, 2018:

  i)          the “Top Asks” in each of the three key identified areas (transportation, employment, infrastructure), contained in the Education and Awareness Sub-Committee Report, as appended to the agenda, BE ENDORSED and referred to the discussion noted in the previous motion for work on implementation by Municipal Council; it being noted that five community open house events identified these three key areas of deficiency as barriers to accessibility;

  ii)          that the following actions be taken with respect to the communication dated March 24, 2018, from S. Connors, with respect to improving accessibility:

  A)           the Civic Administration BE ENCOURAGED to include designated scooter/wheelchair charging stations in any new municipal buildings, or significant renovations to municipal buildings, as well as including this concept in the next revision to the Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS); and,

  B)          the City of London Accessible Customer Service Training BE AMENDED to include a process for accommodating requests for charging scooters/wheelchairs at existing municipal facilities;

  iii)          the Manager, Special Events, Community Rentals, or designate, BE REQUESTED to provide an update regarding the status of the Outdoor Event Guide; and,

  iv)          clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.6, 5.1 and 5.2, BE RECEIVED;

  it being noted that the attached presentation from J. Madden, M. Dawthorne, M. Cairns, A. Forrest, J. Menard, P. Moore, N. Judges, L. Chappell and K. Husain was received with respect to this matter.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.2

5th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

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

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on May 3, 2018:

  a)            the Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) supports the proposed amendments to the Park and Recreation By-law; it being noted that the AWAC heard a verbal presentation from L. Loubert, Division Manager, Aquatics, Arenas and Park Operations, with respect to this matter;

  b)            the attached proposed amendments to the Animal Control By-law PH-3, drafted by the AWAC, BE REFERRED to the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services for review and a report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee; and,

  c)            clauses 1.1, 2.2, 3.1 to 3.3 and 5.1, BE RECEIVED;

  it being noted that the attached presentation, from P. Lystar, Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, was received with respect to this matter;

  it being further noted that the requests for delegation status from R. Laidlaw, Zoocheck and V. Van Linden, Friends of Captive Animals, were referred to the public process.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.3

Naloxone Kits at City-owned AED Machines

• Moved by: M. Salih
  Seconded by: Mayor M. Brown

  That the following actions be taken with respect to incorporation of Naloxone Kits at Automated External Defibulator (AED) machine locations in the City of London:

  a)            the delegation and attached presentation from T. Nault and R. Barnfield of the Schulich Political Advocacy Committee BE RECEIVED, with thanks, with respect to the above-noted matter; and,

  b)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back by the Fall of 2018, with a proposed implementation plan and associated costs related to: 

  i)             installation of two naloxone kits at every Automated External Defibulator (AED) location in City-owned and operated facilities;

  ii)            training of staff with respect to the naloxone kits;

  iii)           placement of appropriate signage at the locations;

  iv)           outreach with community partners for the provision of the collection of data related to the usage of the kits;  and,

  v)            undertaking the necessary arrangements and the holding of public "town hall" meetings to inform and educate regarding the proposed initiative;

  it being noted that a communication from Councillor P. Squire was received, with respect to this matter.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.4

London For All - A Roadmap to End Poverty Update

• Moved by: Mayor M. Brown
  Seconded by: M. Cassidy

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the London for All - A Roadmap to End Poverty update:

  a)            the Mayor BE REQUESTED to send a letter of appreciation to the parties involved  for the work done with respect to the London for All – A Roadmap to End Poverty project, on behalf of Municipal Council; and,

  b)            the attached presentation and handouts from R. Riddell and L. Nicholas, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.5

Parks & Recreation Area By-law PR-2 Amendments - Feeding of Wildlife in Parks and Other Administrative Revisions

• Moved by: M. Salih
  Seconded by: Mayor M. Brown

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the Parks and Recreation Area By-law PR-2:

  a)            the proposed By-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 29, 2018, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting on June 12, 2018, to amend the Parks & Recreation Area By-Law PR-2 to address the feeding of wildlife in city parks and other administrative amendments; and,

  b)            the attached communication from Councillor P. Hubert BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review and a report back to the appropriate standing committee on the matter;

  it being noted that no individuals spoke at the public participation meeting associated with this matter. (2018-P01/P14)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: B. Armstrong
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and Mayor M. Brown

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

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (4)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, and M. Salih

  
  Motion Passed (4 to 0)

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

6th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee 

• Moved by: M. Salih
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee from its meeting held on May 17, 2018:

  a)            the following actions be taken with respect to the Planning and Policy Sub-Committee meeting held on April 26, 2018:

  i)            the attached Education & Awareness Sub-Committee minutes from its meeting held on April 26, 2018 BE RECEIVED;

  ii)            the following actions be taken with respect to the revised attached proposed Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC) brochure; it being noted that the term for the existing DIAAC ends in February, 2019 and the DIAAC has a degree of urgency to reach out to community organizations and individuals in London about the DIAAC’s existence prior to the next Advisory Committee appointment cycle to ensure diverse recruitment and future collaboration opportunities:

  A)             the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to create an e-mail account for the DIAAC, [email protected], directed to the DIAAC Secretary and the DIAAC Chair’s e-mail addresses, respectively; and,

  B)            the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to create a "smart" URL for the DIAAC page on London.ca, created here: http://www.london.ca/city-hall/committees/advisory-committees/Pages/LDRRAC.aspx;

  iii)            the expenditure of $55 US BE APPROVED for the purchase of the diversity tree licence from www.123rf.com for the proposed DIAAC brochure and for future use on promotional materials and community outreach, keeping in alignment with established past practices; it being noted that the DIAAC has sufficient funds in its 2018 budget for this expenditure;

  iv)            the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to approve the revised attached proposed DIAAC information brochure; and,

  v)         the proposed Education & Awareness Sub-Committee Work Plan BE REFERRED back to the Education & Awareness Sub-Committee to reduce the proposed budget;

  b)            a representative(s) from the London Police Service Board BE INVITED to attend a future Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee meeting to discuss and advise of the next steps that may be taken with respect to the May, 2018 The London Free Press article relating to reported racial incidents in London in 2017; and,

  c)            clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 to 4.3, 5.1 to 5.3, 7.1 and 7.2 BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

4.2

5th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

• Moved by: Mayor M. Brown
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee from its meeting held on May 9, 2018:

  a)            C. Parker, Senior Planner, BE REQUESTED to attend a future London Housing Advisory Committee meeting to provide information on the Old East Village Dundas Street Corridor Secondary Plan; it being noted that the Notice of Application to Amend the Official Plan, dated March 12, 2018, relating to this matter, was received;

  b)            a representative from Age Friendly London BE INVITED to attend a future London Housing Advisory Committee (LHAC) meeting to report on their housing initiatives; it being noted that LHAC heard a verbal presentation from B. Oedgaard with respect to this matter;

  c)            a representative from Sifton Properties Limited BE INVITED to attend a future London Housing Advisory Committee (LHAC) meeting to advise the LHAC of the green initiatives and energy saving projects that were implemented in the West Five subdivision, as it relates to market trends and emerging housing needs in the community;

  d)            S. MacDonald, Facilities, BE REQUESTED to attend a future meeting of the London Housing Advisory Committee to discuss energy efficiency measures being implemented in City facilities as it relates to new initiatives;

  e)            J. Binder, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) BE REQUESTED to discuss the CMHC Rental Housing Report and the status of the current rental housing market; and,

  f)             clauses 1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 6.1 and 6.2 BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

4.3

London Chamber of Commerce - Allocation of Revenue - Legalization of Cannabis

• Moved by: Mayor M. Brown
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  That the communication, dated February 23, 2018, from G. Macartney, London Chamber of Commerce, with respect to a strategic approach to the allocation of revenues resulting from the legalization of cannabis, BE RECEIVED. (2018-S08)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

4.4

Public Messaging in the Community - Nuisances

• Moved by: Mayor M. Brown
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to public messaging in public spaces:

  a)            the staff report dated May 29, 2018 BE RECEIVED;

  b)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to draft by-law amendments, for consideration, as soon as possible, by the Community and Protective Services Committee, to:

  i)             amend the Public Nuisance By-law to regulate abusive or insulting language that unnecessarily interferes with the use and enjoyment of public space by other persons; and,

  ii)            amend the Sound By-law to regulate amplified live speech; and,

  c)            the City Solicitor BE REQUESTED to provide a companion legal report for the proposed amendments noted in the above, including Charter challenges, as appropriate;

  it being noted that a verbal delegation from P. Moore was received with respect to this matter. (2018-P01)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1

Deferred Matters List

• Moved by: M. Salih
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at May 11, 2018, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 7:12 PM.