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5TH REPORT OF THE

 

Community and Protective Services Committee

 

meeting held on April 21, 2015, commencing at 4:00 PM, Centennial Hall, Main Auditorium, 550 Wellington Street, London.

 

PRESENT:  Councillor J. Morgan (Chair), Councillors B. Armstrong, T. Park, V. Ridley and M. Salih and B. Mercier (Secretary).

 

ALSO PRESENT: Councillors J. Helmer, H.L. Usher, M. van Holst and J. Zaifman; J. Braam, B. Coxhead, S. Datars Bere, C. Deforest, A. Drost, I. Gibb, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, L. Marshall, D. O’Brien, L. Rowe, J. Smout, E. Soldo, S. Spring, S. Stafford, D. Warren and J. Winston.

 

 

I.

CALL TO ORDER

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

 

2.

4th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

 

That the 4th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 19, 2015, BE RECEIVED.

 

3.

3rd Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

 

That the 3rd Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP), from its meeting held on March 26, 2015, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that clause 6 of the 3rd Report of the CSCP was amended by replacing the references to the “Advisory Committee on the Environment” to the “Transportation Advisory Committee”.

 

4.

3rd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

 

That the 3rd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 26, 2015, BE RECEIVED.

 

5.

3rd Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

 

That the 3rd Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on April 7, 2015, BE RECEIVED.

 

6.

3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

 

That the 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on April 2, 2015, BE RECEIVED.

 

7.

Pedestrian Pathway Connection Across Canadian National Railway Lands in Kiwanis Park, Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, and the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the pedestrian pathway connection across the Canadian National Railway lands in Kiwanis Park:

 

a)         the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, Schedule ‘B’ Project File, as appended to the staff report dated April 21, 2015, with respect to this matter, BE ACCEPTED;

 

b)         a Notice of Completion for the above-noted project BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; and

 

c)         the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Project File, noted in a) above, BE PLACED on public record for a 30-day review period.  (2015-E05)

 

8.

Ban on Shark Fin Products

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to a ban on shark fin products:

 

a)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official and the City Clerk, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 21, 2015, to repeal By-law No. PH-17, being “A by-law to prohibit the possession, purchase, sale, trade, distribution, consumption, or preparation for consumption of Shark Fins in the City of London” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 2015; it being noted that the Municipal Council remains concerned with the treatment of sharks for the removal of fins; and,

 

b)         the appropriate Federal and Provincial Ministers BE REQUESTED to bring forward appropriate legislation to ban the importation, and prohibit the possession, purchase, sale, trade, distribution, consumption or preparation for consumption of shark fins.  (2015-C01)

 

9.

2013-2016 Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London (Dearness Home) and the South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) - Declaration of Compliance 2014

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the April 21, 2015 report to the Licensee of the Dearness Home regarding the Dearness Home Committee of Management direction to execute the Declaration of Compliance under the Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement for the reporting period of January 1 to December 31, 2014, BE RECEIVED for information. (2015-S03)

 

10.

Child Care Information Update and 2015 Child Care Service Plan

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, in her capacity as Administrator, Day Nurseries Act, the following actions be taken with respect to an update on child care information and the 2015 Child Care Service Plan :

 

a)         the child care information updates contained in the staff report dated April 21, 2015 BE RECEIVED for information; and

 

b)         the 2015 Child Care Service Plan, appended to the staff report dated April 21, 2015, as Schedule 1, BE ENDORSED.  (2015-S12)

 

11.

Children's Services Wage Enhancement Grant Agreement

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated April 21, 2015, with the effective date of May 1, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 2015, to:

 

a)         approve the standard form for the Children’s Services Wage Enhancement Grant Agreement attached as Schedule 1 to the proposed by-law; and,

 

b)         delegate to the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services as Administrator, Day Nurseries Act, or her/his respective written designate, the authority to:

 

(i)         insert the details into the form of Agreement approved in (a) above;

(ii)        approve any amendments to the Agreements as necessary; and,

(iii)       execute the Agreements and any amending Agreements.  (2015-F11A/L04A)

 

 

12.

London Majors Baseball - Licence Agreement for Use of Labatt Park

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 21, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 2015, to:

 

a)          approve a Licence Agreement between the City of London and the London Majors Baseball Corporation, for non-exclusive use of Labatt Park for the period of April 30, 2015 to October 31, 2016;

 

b)          delegate to the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, or written designate, the authority to authorize and approve such further other documents, including agreements, that may be required in furtherance of the licence agreement that are:

 

i)         consistent with the requirements contained in the Agreement;

ii)        do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget; and,

iii)       do not increase the indebtedness or liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, subject to prior review and approval by the City Solicitor; and,

 

c)          authorize the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, or written designate, to execute any agreements approved under a) or b).  (2015-K04A/P09)

 

13.

Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award

 

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the Communications Protocols and Procedures for the Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, appended to the staff report dated April 21, 2015, BE ADOPTED.  (2015-M11)

 

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

 

14.

Rock the Park 12 - July 2015

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the “Rock the Park 12 – July 2015” event:

 

a)         the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 2015, to amend the City of London’s 2015 Special Events Policies and Procedures Manual to provide for the “Rock the Park 12- July 2015” event use of Harris Park for 5 consecutive days, commencing on July 14, 2015 and ending on July 18, 2015; it being noted that the Civic Administration is currently undertaking a review of the feasibility of establishing Culture Districts in the City, which will include consideration as to how best to address special events in the future; and,

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to evaluate the impact on the community as a result of permitting the request noted in a), above, and to include their findings in the report back on the feasibility of establishing Culture Districts in the City;

 

it being noted that the Community and Protective Service Committee heard delegations and received a communication dated April 3, 2015, from D. F. McIntyre, President, Bethanys Hope Foundation and B. Jones, President, Jones Entertainment Group, and received the following communications with respect to this matter:

 

i)              a Municipal Council resolution, dated April 14, 2015; and,

ii)             a communication dated April 21, 2015 from B. Ohl, Regional Vice President, Global Spectrum Facility Management and General Manager, Budweiser Gardens. (205-M02)

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.

Taxicab/Limousine Licensing By-law - Fare Amendments and Housekeeping Matters

 

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to vehicles for hire, including cabs, accessible cabs, limousines and group transportation:

 

a)            on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the revised proposed by-law to amend By-law No. L.-129-51 being “A by-law for the licensing, regulating and governing of vehicles for hire, including cab, accessible cab, limousine and group transportation vehicle drivers, owners and brokers.” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 2015 in order to implement an incremental vehicle for hire annual fare increase effective October 1, 2016, utilizing the Ontario Consumer Price Index, and to address minor housekeeping matters effective on the date the by-law is passed; it being noted that the fare increase will be reported upon annually to Municipal Council; and,

 

b)            the matter of new technologies and approaches regarding vehicles for hire BE REFERRED to staff to review and report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee on what is occurring in other jurisdictions, as well as at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), and what options might be available to the City of London; it being noted that the City’s primary concerns are health and safety, consumer protection and quality of life, as well as ensuring effective and efficient service delivery;

 

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, with respect to this matter, and a communication from C. Schafer, Uber Public Policy Manager, Uber Canada, with respect to its ridesharing Canadian operations;

 

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions with respect to this matter.    (2015-C01)

 

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

 

16.

Request for Delegation Status

 

That the request for delegation status from Abe Oudshoorn and Jeff Schlemmer, Executive Director, Neighbourhood and Legal Services, with respect to unlicensed group homes, BE APPROVED and Messrs. Oudshoorn and Schlemmer BE INVITED to attend the next Community and Protective Services Committee meeting, when staff will be reporting back on this matter.

 

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

 

17.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) Deferred Matters List:  

a)         NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the CPSC Deferred Matters List items 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 14, and that these items BE REMOVED from the Deferred Matters List; and,

b)       the Deferred Matters List BE PLACED on each agenda of the CPSC with the understanding that the status of any outstanding items will be kept current

 

VI.

ADJOURNMENT

 

              The meeting adjourned at 8:54 PM.

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