Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

Report

The 3rd Meeting of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

Thursday, September 01, 2022 at 3:00 P.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting - Please check the City website for current details

The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add-a-won-da-run).

We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Metis and Inuit people today.

As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.

Attendance

• PRESENT: W. Brown, M. Blosh, K. Coulter, H. Duhamel, A. Hames and M. Toplack; H. Lysynski (Acting Committee Clerk)

  ABSENT: G. Leckie

  ALSO PRESENT: S. Corman, W. Jeffery, M. McBride and O. Katolyk

  The meeting was called to order at 3:04 PM; it being noted that the following members were in remote attendance: M. Blosh, K. Coulter, H. Duhamel, A. Hames, G. Leckie, E. Prendergast, and M. Toplack.

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That A. Hames discloses a pecuniary interest in clause 4.2 of the 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, having to do with the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee Work Plan, by indicating that she may have a conflict of interest in relation to budget discussions.

2.

Consent

2.1

2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on August 4, 2022, was received.

3.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

3.1

Sub-Committee Report

• That it BE NOTED that the Sub-Committee report was postponed for consideration under Items for Discussion.

4.

Items for Discussion

4.1

Future Meeting Day and Time

• That it BE NOTED that the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee established a general meeting day and time of the first Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM.

4.2

Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee Work Plan

• That it BE NOTED that the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee established a 2022 Work Plan.

4.3

Injured Wildlife Response

• That the matter of Injured Wildlife Response and Supporting Our Community to co-exist with wildlife and responding to their concerns as it relates to wildlife BE ADDED to the 2022 Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee Work Plan.

4.4

Fireworks and Impacts to Companion Animals and Wildlife

• That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to explore alternatives to fireworks without sound.

4.5

Pollinator and Wildlife Friendly Gardens

• That it BE NOTED that the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee held a general discussion with respect to Pollinator and Wildlife Friendly Gardens; it being noted that the decision was made to not include this matter on the 2022 Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee Work Plan.

4.6

Bird Friendly Guidelines

• That it BE NOTED that the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee heard a verbal update from W. Brown with respect to Bird Friendly Guidelines; it being noted that the decision was made to not include this matter on the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee Work Plan.

4.7

Clear Your Gear and Coyote Signage Update

• That it BE NOTED that the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee received a verbal update from O. Katolyk, Manager, Municipal Compliance, with respect to Clear Your Gear and Coyote Signage; it being noted that the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee will be receiving a response from S. Stafford, with respect to these matters.

4.8

(ADDED) Companion Animals (Pets) on Buses

• That the matter of Companion Animals (Pets) on Buses BE ADDED to the 2022 Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee Work Plan.

4.9

(ADDED) Budget

• That consideration of the 2022 Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee Budget BE DEFERRED to the next Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee meeting.

5.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:33 PM.