Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

Meeting #:	7th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee
Date:	Monday, June 17, 2019 at 12:00 P.m. - 1:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers

PRESENT:

• Councillors M. Cassidy (Chair),
• S. Lewis,
• M. Salih,
• E. Peloza,
• and S. Hillier

ABSENT:

• Mayor E. Holder

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor M. van Holst; G. Barrett, D. Baxter, J. Bunn, D. Calderwood-Smith, S. Datars Bere, K. Dickins, L. Hamer, A. Macpherson, J.P. McGonigle, K. Oldham, S. Oldham, L. Quinlan, M. Ribera, C. Smith, S. Stafford, B. Westlake-Power, R. Wilcox

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Councillor M. Salih discloses pecuniary interests in Items 4.1 and 4.2 of this Report, having to do with the Impact of Social Assistance Changes on the Community and the City of London Budget and the Impact of Cuts to Legal Aid on the Community and the City of London Budget, respectively, by indicating that he works for the federal government.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That Items 2.4, 2.6, 2.7 and 2.8 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.4

Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative - Amended By-law

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 17, 2019, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2019, to amend By-law No.  A.-6955-156 being “A By-law with respect to a standard form Purchase of Service Agreement for the City of London Homelessness Initiatives” by deleting reference to the position “”Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services” and by replacing it with the position “Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home” to reflect a change in Service Area responsibility for Homelessness Initiatives. (2019-S14/P01)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.6

Award of Consultancy Services for Comprehensive Risk Assessment and Fire Master Plan

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, London Fire Department and the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Award of Consultancy Services for Comprehensive Risk Assessment and Fire Master Plan:

  a)            the overview of the London Fire Department’s proposed Comprehensive Community Risk Assessment and Fire Master Plan project BE RECEIVED;

  b)            the submission by Emergency Management & Training Inc., 65 Cedar Pointe Drive, Suite 144, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 9R3, to provide consulting services for Comprehensive Risk Assessment and Fire Master Plan for $150,374.00, (excluding HST), BE ACCEPTED in accordance with Section 12 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

  c)            the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated June 17, 2019; and,

  d)            the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to this project. (2019-P03)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.7

Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 17, 2019, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2019, to amend by-law No. A.-54, being “A by-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in London” to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System for parking and by-law infractions, by amending the effective date set out in section 12.1 of the by-law from May 1, 2019 to November 1, 2019. (2019-P01)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.8

5th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on May 23, 2019:

  a)            the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP) expressed its support for the potential implementation of automated speed enforcement in community safety zones and school zones; it being noted that the CSCP heard a verbal presentation from S. Maguire, Division Manager, Roadway Lighting & Traffic Control, with respect to this matter;

  b)            Councillors P. van Meerbergen and M. van Holst; and G. Tucker, Communications Specialist, BE THANKED for their support of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee Community Safety Week that was held May 6 to 11, 2019; and,

  c)            clauses 1.1, 3.1 and 5.2, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.1

Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (CHOCI) and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) Approval of Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (CHOCI) and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) Approval of Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement:

  a)            the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 17, 2019 as Appendix A, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2019, to:

  i)             approve the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law and satisfactory to the City Solicitor, between Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of Ontario, as represented by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and The Corporation of the City of London;

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

  iii)           approve the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (CHOCI) and Ontario Priority Housing Initiative (OPHI) Housing Provider Contribution Agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, between The Corporation of the City of London and the Housing Provider;

  iv)           authorize the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or designate, to execute the above-noted Housing Provider Contribution Agreement; and,

  v)            authorize the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or designate, to execute the Investment Plan and/or any other document and report in furtherance of the above-noted Agreement; and,

  b)            the revised attached proposed by-law, Appendix B, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 25, 2019, to delegate to the Housing Development Corporation, London the duties of the City as the Service Manager contained in Schedule “A” of the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiatives between The Corporation of the City of London and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, as it relates to the administrative and development activities for capital development within the “Rental Housing Component”;

  it being noted that the City, as Service Manager, will retain responsibilities for ongoing operational compliance following construction and initial rent-up of the housing projects. (2019-S11/F11)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.2

Homeless Prevention and Housing Plan - 5 Year Review and Update Process

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the Homeless Prevention and Housing Plan 5 Year Review and Update:

  a)            the staff report, dated June 17, 2019, BE RECEIVED with respect to this matter;

  b)            the above-noted staff report BE CIRCULATED to stakeholders, agencies, and community groups including, but not limited to: the London Housing Advisory Committee, London Middlesex Community Housing; London Homeless Coalition and Housing Development Corporation, London; and,

  c)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back at the next meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee on the backlog of vacant unit repairs, with a financial cost and possible sources of funding to complete all repairs prior to the end of the calendar year;

  it being noted that staff are currently consulting with the community with respect to the Homeless Prevention and Housing Plan update and the Civic Administration will return to Municipal Council with results of the engagement and a draft of the City’s new Plan in fall of 2019. (2019-S14)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.3

Employment Ontario Transformation - Service System Manager Competition

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated June 17, 2019 related to the Employment Ontario Service Transformation and Service System Manager Competition:

  a)            the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services, and Dearness Home or their designates BE AUTHORIZED to take any steps that may be required for the City of London to participate in the selection process should the London Economic Region be selected as a prototype location as part of the Service System Manager for Employment Ontario competitive process; and,

  b)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide appropriate reports and updates to Municipal Council regarding the Ontario Works – Employment Ontario Transformation, as information becomes available. (2019-S17)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.5

London Strengthening Neighbourhoods Strategy - Neighbourhood Decision Making Program

• That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to make the following changes to the Neighbourhood Decision Making (NDM) Program for 2019:

  a)            an idea cannot be submitted for the same address in back to back years; and,

  b)            a cap on funding to an individual project at $30,000;

  it being noted that a staff report dated June 17, 2019, from the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, with respect to this matter, was received.

  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: M. Salih
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  Motion to approve that London be split up into 10 geographic areas for the NDM program.

  
  

  Yeas: (2)	S. Hillier, and M. Salih
  Nays: (3)	S. Lewis, E. Peloza, and M. Cassidy
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Failed (2 to 3)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  Motion to approve that an idea cannot be submitted for the same address for NDM program funding in back to back years.

  
  

  Yeas: (3)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, and M. Salih
  Nays: (2)	E. Peloza, and M. Cassidy
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (3 to 2)
• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  Motion to approve a cap on NDM funding to an individual project at $30,000.

  
  

  Yeas: (3)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, and E. Peloza
  Nays: (2)	M. Salih, and M. Cassidy
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (3 to 2)

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

M. Wills - Homelessness Crisis in London

• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That the attached presentation and handout from M. Wills, Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre, with respect to the Homelessness Crisis in London, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.2

London For All Update

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the London for All Update:

  a)            Members of Municipal Council BE APPOINTED to participate in discussions with representatives from London For All and local First Nations leaders and Indigenous-led organizations to discuss the “Strengthen relationships and increase partnerships between municipal leaders, Indigenous peoples and community partners to create an Indigenous poverty strategy” set out in the “London For All -  A Roadmap to End Poverty”; and,

  b)            the London for All update document and presentation, as appended to the agenda, submitted by R. Riddell, United Way Elgin Middlesex, as well as verbal delegations from R. Riddell, E. Todd, D. Peckham, M. Easton and K. Ziegner, London for All, BE RECEIVED. (2019-S12)

  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: M. Cassidy
  Seconded by: E. Peloza

  Motion to approve part a).

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  Motion to approve part b).

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.3

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update

• Moved by: M. Salih
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Directors of Parks and Recreation and Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan:

  a)            the above-noted Plan BE ADOPTED;

  b)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with implementation of the Plan; it being noted that any/all implementation will be subject to funding through the multi-year budget process; and,

  c)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue to consult with the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) and the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) as the above-noted plan is implemented;

  it being noted that the Civic Administration will undertake to provide a glossary of terms for use and inclusion in future iterations of the Master Plan;

  it being further noted that verbal delegations from S. Levin, EEPAC and J. Madden, ACCAC, with respect to this matter, were received. (2019-R04)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Impact of Social Assistance Changes on the Community and the City of London Budget

• That the following actions be taken with respect to a request for delegation status from M. Laliberte, Neighbourhood Legal Services, related to the Impact of Social Assistance Changes on the Community and the City of London Budget:

  a)            the delegation request from M. Laliberte, Neighbourhood Legal Services, BE APPROVED;

  b)            the Mayor BE REQUESTED to advise the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services of the City of London’s request that the Province review and rescind the decision to change the definition of disability in the Ontario Disability Support Program Act; and,

  c)            the Mayor BE REQUESTED to advise the Federal Government, the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services of the City of London’s request that the Province review the decision to eliminate the Transition Child Benefit;

  it being noted that communications from M. Laliberte, Neighbourhood Legal Services and A. Oudshoorn, London Homeless Coalition, as well as the attached presentation from M. Laliberte, with respect to this matter, were received in addition to the above-noted delegation. (2019-S04/F11)

  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: M. Salih
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  Motion to approve the delegation request from M. Laliberte, Neighbourhood Legal Services.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  Motion to approve part b).

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, and M. Cassidy
  Recuse: (1)	M. Salih
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (4 to 0)
• Moved by: M. Cassidy
  Seconded by: E. Peloza

  Motion to approve part c).

   

   

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, and M. Cassidy
  Recuse: (1)	M. Salih
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (4 to 0)

4.2

Impact of Cuts to Legal Aid on the Community and the City of London Budget

• That the following actions be taken with respect to a request for delegation status from L. Burns and C. McMullan, Neighbourhood Legal Services, related to the Impact of Cuts to Legal Aid on the Community and the City of London Budget:

  a)            the delegation request from L. Burns and C. McMullan, Neighbourhood Legal Services, BE APPROVED; and,

  b)            the Mayor BE REQUESTED to advise the Premier of Ontario and the Attorney General of Ontario of the City of London’s request that the Province:

  i)            promote access to justice by ensuring front-line services are not decreased; and,

  ii)            review the time-frame and targets for implementing reductions to Legal Aid;

  it being noted that it would not be possible to maintain current services with additional reductions;

  it being further noted that a communication and delegation from L. Burns and C. McMullan, Neighbourhood Legal Services, with respect to this matter, were received. (2019-F11)

  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: E. Peloza

  Motion to approve the delegation request from L. Burns and C. McMullan, Neighbourhood Legal Services.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: M. Cassidy

   Motion to approve part b).

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, and M. Cassidy
  Recuse: (1)	M. Salih
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (4 to 0)

4.3

Affordable Housing – People’s Forum on Housing

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: E. Peloza

  That the communication from C. Stroud, People’s Forum on Housing (London, Ontario), with respect to affordable housing, BE RECEIVED;

  it being noted that the above-noted submission, dated June 4, 2019 with respect to this matter, included a petition of support with 122 signatures.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1

Deferred Matters List

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC), as at June 10, 2019:

  a)            the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide an update on Item 9 on the Deferred Matters List, having to do with a Towing Services Review, at the next meeting of the CPSC; and,

  b)            the above-noted Deferred Matters List BE RECEIVED.

  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  Motion to approve part a).

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  Motion to approve part b).

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Peloza, M. Salih, and M. Cassidy
  Absent: (1)	E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

6.

Confidential

6.1

Solicitor-Client Privilege - Litigation/Potential Litigation

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: E. Peloza

  That the Community and Protective Services Committee convene In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following:

  6.1          Solicitor-Client Privilege - Litigation/Potential Litigation

  A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, litigation or potential litigation, and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality with respect to the 449 Hill Street Demolition Project.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  M. Cassidy, S. Lewis, M. Salih, E. Peloza, and S. Hillier

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

  The Community and Protective Services Committee convened In Closed Session from 3:24 PM to 3:37 PM.

  
  

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 3:37 PM.