I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED that Councillor M. Brown disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of this Report, having to do with the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) and the City of London Joint Use of Facilities Agreement, by indicating that the TVDSB is his employer.  Councillor M. Brown further discloses a pecuniary interest in clause C-1, having to do with a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees as it relates to the awarding of the 2014 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships, by indicating that the TVDSB is his employer. 

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

8th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the 8th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on July 3, 2014, BE RECEIVED.

3.

3rd Report of the Child Care Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the 3rd Report of the Child Care Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on June 25, 2014, BE RECEIVED.

4.

7th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the 7th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on July 9, 2014, BE RECEIVED.

5.

6th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the 6th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on June 26, 2014, BE RECEIVED.

6.

Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership Program

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the London Police Services Board, the proposed by-law, as appended to the report dated July 21, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 29, 2014 to:

a)            approve an Agreement between Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, The Corporation of the City of London and the London Police Services Board as it relates to the provision of funding under the Safer Communities – 1,000 Officers Partnership Program; and,

b)            authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the said Agreement on behalf of The Corporation of the City of London.  (2014-P15)

7.

Community Policing Partnership Program

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the London Police Services Board, the proposed by-law, as appended to the report dated July 21, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 29, 2014 to:

a)            approve an Agreement between Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, The Corporation of the City of London and the London Police Services Board, with respect to the provision of funding under the Community Policing Partnership Program; and,

b)            authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the said Agreement on behalf of The Corporation of the City of London.  (2014-P15)

8.

Homemakers Program Update

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the Homemakers Program:

a)            the staff report, dated July 21, 2014, with respect to an update on the Homemakers Program delivered by the City of London at the Dearness Home, BE RECEIVED for information;

b)            the continuation of the Homemakers Program service delivery for the 2014 and 2015 operating periods, subject to annual budget approval and commitment of ongoing provincial funding, BE APPROVED;

c)            the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to conduct further discussions with key stakeholders to continue to examine options for this Program; and,

d)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to issue a Request for Proposals to acquire service providers for the homemaking services through purchase of service arrangements. (2014-S02)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, D. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (4)

9.

Memorandum of Understanding  - Adult Day Program Transportation

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Manager of Community Life and the Administrator, Dearness Home, and with the concurrence of the Managing Director Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated July 21, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of July 29, 2014 to:

a)            approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of London, the Women’s Christian Association of London (McCormick Home), the Governing Council of the Salvation Army on behalf of the London Village, and The Corporation of the City of London, Dearness Home, to provide transportation services for the Dearness Home Adult Day Program;

b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted MOU; and,

c)            delegate to the Managing Director Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or his or her written designate, the authority to renew the Memorandum of Understanding, provided that it does not increase the City’s liability and is provided for in the City’s current budget.  (2014-S02)

10.

Thames Valley District School Board and City of London Joint Use of Facilities Agreement

Recommendation:  That, at the request of the Civic Administration, the consideration of the Thames Valley District School Board and the City of London Joint Use of Facilities Agreement BE DEFERRED to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee.   (2014-L04A)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, D. Brown, B. Armstrong (3)

RECUSED: M. Brown (1)

11.

Potential Partners in the Southwest Multipurpose Recreation Facility

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Southwest Multipurpose Recreation Facility: 

a)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to commence discussions with the London Public Library and the YMCA of Western Ontario to establish partnership agreements related to the construction and operation of the Southwest Multipurpose Recreation Facility; and,

b)            the Request for Proposal requirement for the above-noted project BE WAIVED.  (2014-R05)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

12.

By-law Amendments for Expanded Animal Welfare Initiatives

Recommendation:  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development & Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken to amend various City of London by-laws in order to support enhanced animal care strategies and implement City Council’s first principle of “no kill” and open shelter policy:

a)            the proposed by-law, Appendix A to the staff report dated July 21, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 29, 2014 to amend By-law No. PH-3, Animal Control to implement the following animal welfare initiatives: increased pet limits for cats; new citizen clause;  increased exemption period for licensing of new born animals; allow discretion of licensing fee amnesty periods; add provisions related to microchips as a form of identification for cats in place of cat identification tags; and the inclusion of fostering regulations; and to amend fees and charges related to cat registration fees within Schedule “A” attached to the by-law;

b)            the proposed by-law, Appendix B to the staff report dated July 21, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 29, 2014 to amend By-law No. PH-4, Dog Licensing & Control to implement the following animal welfare initiatives: increased pet limits for dogs; new citizen clause; increased exemption period for licensing of new born animals; and allow discretion of licensing fee amnesty periods; redefine “at large” in response to a citizen concern; revised wording regarding muzzling to clarify when a Notice of Caution will be issued, and the inclusion of fostering regulations; and to amend fees and charges related to dog registration licensing fees within Schedule “A” attached to the by-law;

c)            the proposed by-law, Appendix C to the staff report dated July 21, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 29, 2014 to amend By-law No. PH-5, Public Pound By-law to reflect name and position changes due to organizational restructuring, and to update the means of maintaining the Poundkeeper’s records;

d)            the information on by-law wording related to “owners” and “ownership” versus “guardian” and “guardianship” BE RECEIVED; and,

e)            the information on mandatory spay and neuter BE RECEIVED;  

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received a written submission from J. Lochhead, 102-852 Kipps Lane, with respect to this matter; and,

it being pointed out that the attached public comments were received at the public participation meeting held in connection with this matter.   (2014-C01/P14)

Motion made to open the public participation meeting relating to the proposed expanded animal welfare initiatives by-law amendments.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, D. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (4)

Motion made to close the public participation meeting relating to the proposed expanded animal welfare initiatives by-law amendments.

Motion Passed

YEAS: D. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

13.

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

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC), from its meeting held on June 19, 2014:

a)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to include the following revised “Notice of Collection of Personal Information” on the Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award nomination form:

"Notice of Collection of Personal Information - Please be advised that all nominations submitted for the Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award become part of the public record. The nominations will be published on a public agenda and made available electronically through the City of London public internet website. The personal information collected on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, and will be used to administer the Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award program.  Questions about this collection should be addressed to the City Clerk at 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario  N6A 4L9  Tel: 661-2500 Ext. 4937;” it being noted that the LDRRAC heard a verbal update from T. Tomchick-Condon, on behalf of the Awards and Recognition Sub-committee; and,

b)         clauses 2 to 9, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: D. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)

14.

4th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP), from its meeting held on June 26, 2014:

a)          clause 1 BE REFERRED back to the CSCP in order clarify the specific circumstances and projects for which the proposed revisions to the Terms of Reference would be necessary;  and,

b)         clauses 2 to 10 BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: D. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)

15.

Pawnbrokers and Salvage Yard Regulations - False Verification of Ownership for Stolen Items - List of Prohibited Items for Scrap Metal Recycling Yards

Recommendation:  That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication dated June 10, 2014, from Councillor S. Orser, related to pawnbrokers and salvage yard regulations, false verification of ownership for stolen items and a list of prohibited items for scrap metal recycling yards:

a)            the communication BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration with the Business Licensing By-law review currently being undertaken; and,

b)            the Mayor BE DIRECTED to make a submission to the Province related to the changes necessary to the Pawnbrokers Act that would assist in reducing such issues within and between jurisdictions in the province.

Motion Passed

YEAS: D. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)

16.

Legislative Changes Intended to Improve Fire Safety in Vulnerable Occupancies

Recommendation:  That the communication dated June 17, 2014, received from T. Wieclawek, Fire Marshal and Chief, Emergency Management, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, with respect to legislating changes intended to improve fire safety in vulnerable occupancies BE RECEIVED; it being noted that Chief J. Kobarda provided a verbal update with respect to this matter.  (2014-P19)

Motion Passed

YEAS: D. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)

17.

The Impact of Prescription and Non-Prescription Drug Use in Middlesex-London

Recommendation:  That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work collaboratively with the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) with respect to initiatives related to prescription and non-prescription drug use impacts in the City of London; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received a communication dated June 16, 2014 from C. Mackie, Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer, MLHU, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

YEAS: D. Brown, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

(See Confidential Appendix to the 14th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee enclosed for Members only.)

C-1.

A matter to be considered in a meeting closed to the public as the subject matter being considered pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

VII.

ADJOURNMENT