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6TH REPORT OF THE

 

Community and Protective Services Committee

 

meeting held on May 24, 2017, commencing at 4:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, London City Hall. 

 

PRESENT:  Councillor M. Salih (Chair), Councillors B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire and H.L. Usher and J. Bunn (Secretary).

 

ALSO PRESENT:  Councillors J. Helmer, J. Morgan and M. van Holst; J. Archer, D. Baxter, J. Carter, R. Craven, S. Datars Bere, P. D’Hollander, T. Fowler, O. Katolyk, J. Kobarda, T. Kyle, L. Livingstone, L. Marshall, D. Mounteer, K. Oldham, M. Ribera, W. Roberts, C. Saunders, C. Smith, J. Smout and B. Westlake-Power.

 

 

I.

CALL TO ORDER

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

 

2.

5th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

 

That it BE NOTED that the 5th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on May 10, 2017, was received.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (4)

 

3.

STAFF REPORT - Healthy Kids Community Challenge - Update

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff report dated May 24, 2017, with respect to the Healthy Kids Community Challenge update, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

 

4.

STAFF REPORT - Council Policy for  Publicly  Releasing  Enforcement Information

 

That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the attached revised proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of May 30, 2017, to adopt a policy for publicly releasing enforcement conviction information.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (3)

 

NAYS: M. Salih, P. Squire (2)

 

5.

STAFF REPORT - 38 Berkshire Court  -  Naturalized Area

 

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the staff report dated May 24, 2017, with respect to compliance and enforcement protocol to address the naturalized area on private property, referred to as 38 Berkshire Court, BE RECEIVED.

 

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (4)

 

6.

STAFF REPORT - 2014-2017 Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement - Dearness Home Adult Day Program and the South West Local Health Integration Network - Declaration of Compliance - April 1, 2016- March 31, 2017

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, regarding compliance with the terms of the 2014-2017 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, substantially in the form appended as Schedule 1 to the staff report dated May 24, 2017 for the reporting period April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017. 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

 

7.

STAFF REPORT - Dearness Home: Dietary Software Upgrade -  Synergy on Demand

 

That, on the recommendation of the Administrator, Dearness Home and the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the upgrade of the dietary software at the Dearness Home:

 

a)       the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated May 24, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of May 30, 2017, to:

 

i)          approve a Software and Services Agreement to be entered into between The Corporation of the City of London and Sysco Canada Inc., which includes:

 

A)          Synergy on Demand® Subscription Service Agreement with SureQuest Systems, Inc. and Sysco Canada, Inc.; and

B)          Business Associate Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and SureQuest Systems, Inc. regarding dietary software services to aid the operational efficiency of the Dearness Home food services department;

 

ii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreements;

 

b)       the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the necessary administrative acts in connection with the Agreements; and,

 

c)       approval BE GIVEN to declare Sysco Canada Inc. to have a prime vendor partnership with the City of London as required by the Agreement in a) i) above.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

 

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

 

8.

London's Child and Youth Agenda: 2017-2021

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to London’s Child and Youth Agenda: 2017-2021:

 

a)                     London’s Child and Youth Agenda: 2017-2021, as appended to the staff report dated May 24, 2017, BE ENDORSED; and,

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with the implementation of London’s Child and Youth Agenda: 2017-2021; it being noted that funding to support this initiative is included in the Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services approved budget for 2016-2019 and will be confirmed annually though the budget update process;

 

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from L. Livingstone, Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, C. Smith, Manager III, Community Partnerships and Funding, J. Brandl, London Public Library, and A. Gilvesy, Investing in Children with respect to this matter; and,

 

it being further noted that the London’s Child and Youth Agenda 2017-2021 is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

 

9.

London Strengthening Neighbourhoods Strategy 2017-2020

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Strengthening Neighbourhoods Strategy:

 

a)         the London Strengthening Neighbourhoods Strategy (LSNS) 2017 – 2020 BE ENDORSED;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with the implementation of the London Strengthening Neighbourhoods Strategy 2017 – 2020; it being noted that funding to support LSNS is included in the Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services approved budget for 2017-2019 and will be confirmed annually through the budget update process; and,

 

c)         in support of parts a) and b), above, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to purchase an additional community movie kit, at a cost of up to $20,000; it being noted that the Community Investment Reserve Fund would be the source of funding for this initiative;

 

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from L. Livingstone, Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, S. Levin, Orchard Park/Sherwood Forest Ratepayers Association, K. Stewart, Old East Village Community Association and W. Kinghorn, Urban League of London, with respect to this matter; and,

 

it being further noted that the London Strengthening Neighbourhoods Strategy 2017-2020 is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

 

Voting Record:

 

Motion to Approve parts a) and b).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

 

Motion to Approve a new part c).

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (4)

 

NAYS: P. Squire (1)

 

10.

Business Licensing By-law Review – Food Premises,  Refreshment Vehicles and Automotive Service Establishments

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, food premises, refreshment vehicles and automotive service establishments BE INCLUDED in the updated Business Licensing By-law; it being noted that upon completion of all public participation meetings related to the review of the Business Licensing By-law, a further public participation meeting will be scheduled to repeal and replace the current Business Licensing by-law as per the direction of Municipal Council on December 19, 2016; it being futher noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from O. Katolyk, Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, with respect to this matter

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made submissions in connection therewith.

 

Voting Record:

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

 

Motion to Open the public participation meeting.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

 

Motion to Close the public participation meeting.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

 

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

 

11.

COUNCILLOR SUBMISSION - Parking Enforcement - Privately-Owned Parking Lots

 

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with applicable stakeholders and to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee with respect to what steps could be taken by the City of London with respect to parking infractions in privately-owned parking lots, and enforcement, in order to examine fines, processing, fairness and consistency; it being noted that a communication from Councillor M. Salih related to this matter, was received.

 

Motion Failed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong (2)

 

NAYS: M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (3)

 

12.

5th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on April 20, 2017:

 

a)         clause 8 BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration as a part of the             comprehensive Policy Manual review currently underway; and,

 

b)         clauses 1 to 7 and 9 to 17, BE RECEIVED.

 

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

 

13.

2nd Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on April 27, 2017:

 

a)         the attached 2016 Work Plan Summary and the attached 2017 Work             Plan for the Childcare Advisory Committee BE APPROVED; and,

 

b)         clauses 1 to 7 and 9 to 14, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

 

14.

5th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on May 4, 2017:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the continued             involvement of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) in the             development and implementation of the licensing of pet shop regulations             including the permitted list, the review process, the evaluation model and             all other aspects; it being noted that the AWAC held a general discussion             with respect to this matter including the need to include rabbit             regulations; and,

 

b)         clauses 1 to 3 and 5, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

 

15.

4th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on April 27, 2017:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the revised attached updates to the City of London “Guide: How to Plan Accessible Outdoor Events”;

 

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Built Environment and Facilities Sub-Committee report from its meeting held on April 10, 2017:

 

i)          a representative of the Roads Division, Construction Management BE INVITED to attend an upcoming meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) to discuss policies or best practice procedures used with respect to temporary paths of travel during road/sidewalk construction; and

ii)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the Built Environment and Facilities Sub-Committee with copies of such practices, procedures or policies for review; and,

 

c)         clauses 1 to 5 and 8 to 10, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

 

 

 

 

16.

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, from its meeting held on May 12, 2017:

 

a)         the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Town and Gown Committee expressed its support for the application by Rygar Corporation Inc., relating to the properties located at 150 Dundas Street and 153 Carling Street, as the proposed amendment will benefit students;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE ADVISED of the following with respect to the City’s proposed Bus Rapid Transit:

 

i)          the Bus Rapid Transit project and improved transit access BE SUPPORTED IN PRINCIPLE to provide reliable, efficient transportation directly to Fanshawe College, Western University and affiliated universities or colleges to the students to the Downtown, Fanshawe College and Western University campuses; and,

ii)         Bus Rapid Transit lanes that primarily use dedicated lanes, BE SUPPORTED;

 

c)         all Municipal Councillors BE REQUESTED to hold stakeholder consultations relating to SHIFT, and its potential impact on students; and,

 

d)         clauses 1 to 3 and 5 to 7, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

 

17.

STAFF REPORT - Museum London Endowment Funds Transfer Request

 

That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 24, 2017, related to the Museum London Endowment Funds transfer request:

 

a)         NO ACTION BE TAKEN related to the John H. and Elizabeth Moore Acquisition Fund as Museum London and its Board, as the trustees, are responsible for the administration of the endowment fund and must apply with all applicable law: and,

 

b)         the request to transfer the Operating Endowment Fund BE DENIED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

 

18.

STAFF REPORT - Request for Renaming Carfrae Park West to Charles Hunt Park

 

That, on the recommendation of the Civic Administration, the request to rename “Carfrae Park West” to “Charles Hunt Park”, BE APPROVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (4)

 

19.

STAFF REPORT - London Optimist Sports Centre BMO Centre 295 Rectory Street - Grant Agreement

 

That, on the recommendation of the City Solicitor’s Office, the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated May 24, 2017 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of May 30, 2017, to:

 

a)          approve a Grant Agreement, substantially in the form appended to the above-noted staff report, between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Optimist Sports Centre, for the expansion of the BMO Centre at 295 Rectory Street; and,

 

b)          authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Grant Agreement.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

 

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

 

20.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the May 2017 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

 

VI.

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM.

 

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