I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor M. Salih disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 10 of this Report, having to do with the LAV III Public Art Monument, by indicating that he is involved with the Wolseley Barracks, related to his service.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

1st Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 25, 2016:

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

b)         clauses 1 to 6, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (6)

3.

3rd Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 10, 2016:

a)            the attached comments with respect to the 2016-2019 Multi Year Budget BE FORWARDED to the City Treasurer for consideration;

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide to the London Housing Advisory Committee an update with respect to the housing requirements and settlement of Syrian refugees in London; and,

c)         clauses1 to 5 and 7, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (6)

4.

Update on Immigrants and the Labour Market: A London Perspective

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated March 30, 2016 and Appendix A included in the Added Communications, with respect to an update related to immigrants and the London labour market BE RECEIVED.(2016-S15)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (6)

5.

Open Air Burning By-law - Air Quality and Enforcement

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Open Air Burning By-law:

a)         the Report dated March 30, 2016, from the Fire Chief, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED; and,

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review and report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee on the following matters with respect to the enforcement of the Open Air Burning By-law:

i)         an alternative dispatch protocol to appropriately address complaints;

ii)        alternative enforcement practice utilizing By-law Enforcement staff to undertake the investigation of complaints, without impacting public safety;

iii)       how current resources can best be allocated to address the alternatives noted in i) and ii) above; and,

iv)        an enhanced education plan;

it being noted that the report back should include information as to how other municipalities enforce open air burn by-laws; it being further noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received a communication dated February 1, 2016, from Wyatt Ebare, with respect to this matter.  (2016-P09)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (6)

6.

Neighbourhood Family Centre - London District Catholic School Board - St. Francis Catholic School

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Neighbourhood Family Centre - London District Catholic School Board - St. Francis Catholic School:

a)         the attached proposed by-law, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 5, 2016 to:

i)           approve a Funding and Project Agreement, (Schedule 1) between the Corporation of the City of London and the London District Catholic School Board for the construction of a neighbourhood Family Centre at St. Francis Catholic Elementary School, at an estimated cost of  $885,000 plus 10% contingency for a total municipal contribution of $973,500; it being noted that the City’s share of the estimated cost of this project is being funded from 100% provincial funding available in the Child Care and Early Childhood Development Reserve Fund.  (In addition to the City’s contribution, the London District Catholic School Board will be contributing $440,975 to the cost of the construction through an allocation made by the Ministry of Education in support of the construction of a Family Centre at St. Francis Catholic Elementary School); and,

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

iii)            provide for delegation of authority to the Manager of Children’s Services, or written delegate, with respect to this Agreement; and,

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 30, 2016;

It being noted that the establishment of neighbourhood Family Centres is directly linked to the Strengthening Our Community strategy included in the City’s 2015-2019 Strategic Plan to support the health and well-being of all children, youth and families in London.  (2016-412/C01A)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (6)

7.

Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policy

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children, and Fire Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 30, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 5, 2016, to repeal Council Policy 16(29) entitled “Corporate Sponsorship Program” and Council Policy 17(9) entitled “Sale of Advertising and Sponsorship of Parks and Recreation Publications and Services”, and to replace those policies with a new policy entitled “Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policy”, which addresses sponsorship and advertising on a corporate-wide basis within one comprehensive policy. (2016-C01A)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (6)

8.

Outdoor Tethering of Dogs

That the following actions be taken with respect to outdoor tethering of dogs:

a)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and the Chief Building Official, NO ACTION BE TAKEN to amend the Dog Licensing & Control By-law, PH-4, with respect to tethering, and that the London Humane Society be requested to continue to enforce under the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act with respect to tethering; and,

b)            The Civic Administration, in consultation with AWAC, BE DIRECTED to undertake work on recommendations for the consideration of the CPSC in order to communicate with the province (Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services) with respect to potential amendments to provincial legislation to strengthen protection of animals, tethering and outdoor living condition;

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached communications and heard verbal delegations from W. Brown, Chair, AWAC and V. Van Linden, respectively, with respect to this matter.  (2016-P01)

Voting Record:

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

Motion to approve hearing delegations from W. Brown, Chair, AWAC and V. Van Linden.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

9.

Springbank Park Playground Upgrade Sponsored by Jenny Jones - London Hometown Hero Project

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the Springbank Park Playground Upgrade, sponsored by Jenny Jones:

a)         the proposal submitted by New World Park Solutions for the upgrade to the Springbank Playground, in the amount of $224,918.46 (H.S.T. excluded) BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that Jenny Jones is substantially funding this acquisition;

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated March 30, 2016;

c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project, and;

d)         Ms. Jenny Jones BE THANKED for her financial contribution to this project.  (2016-R04)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

10.

LAV lll Public Art Monument

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Community and Economic Innovation, the following actions be taken with respect to the LAV lll Public Art Monument

a)         The Corporation of the City of London (the City) in partnership with The Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR) Museum BE AUTHORIZED to submit the joint application, as appended to the staff report dated March 30, 2016, to obtain a LAV III Public Art Monument for the community from the LAV III Monument Program Canada Company, to be located at Wolseley Barracks and owned by the City; and,

b)         funding of up to $100,000, to be drawn from the existing City of London Public Art Acquisition Reserve Fund, BE APPROVED, to implement the LAV III Public Art Monument project;

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from S. Wilson (Trooper Wilson’s brother), with respect to this matter.  (2016-R07)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

11.

2016-2019 Service Accountability Agreement Between the Corporation of the City of London (Dearness Home) and the South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)

That, on the recommendation of the Administrator, Dearness Home with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Housing Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 30, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on April 5, 2016 to:

a)         approve the Long Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement, for the period of April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2019 with the South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN); and,

b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement approved in part a) above.  (2016-L04A)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

12.

Community Response to Situations of Potential Vulnerable Occupancy

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services, and Dearness Home, the report dated March 30, 2016, with respect to responses to unsafe housing conditions of vulnerable occupancy, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Civic Administration will proceed with ongoing steps to implement the Vulnerable Occupancy Protocol, as appended to the above-noted report, with the various community stakeholders.  (2016-S11)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

13.

New Provincial Funding for Energy Retrofits in Social Housing

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect the new Province’s Green Investment Fund for the social housing retrofits:

a)         the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 30, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 5, 2016 to delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing Social Services and Dearness Home or her/his designate to execute a Transfer Payment Agreement on behalf of the City with the Province, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, upon the approval of funding by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), which will include, the terms for funding and monitoring, energy audit and reporting requirements; and,

b)         the report dated March 30, 2016 and the Appendices A and B included in the Added Agenda, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that Civic Administration has already submitted business cases in response to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) Request for Expression of Interest (REOI), which were to be received no later than Friday, March 11, 2016, 5:00 P.M.  (2016-F11)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

14.

Climate Change Risk Disclosures on Gas Pumps

That the following actions be taken with respect to climate change risk disclosures on gas pumps:

a)         the attached presentation and delegation from R. Shirkey, Executive Director, Our Horizon, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED;

b)         this matter BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration to be considered in its review of the L-6 Business Licensing By-law, which will be reported back to the Community and Protective Services Committee in June 2016; and,

c)         subsequent to the report back in part b), the Mayor BE REQUESTED to petition the provincial government with respect to a province-wide initiative, with respect to this matter.  (2016-C06A)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

15.

Amendments to the Taxi By-law

That the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed amendments to the Taxi By-law:

a)       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 March 30, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on April 5, 2016, to amend By-law L.-129-51, Taxi and Limousine Licensing By-law related to the application requirements, vehicle advertising and discounting of fares; and,

b)       the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC), with respect to other matters raised during the PPM and the Committee’s discussion;

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated in the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith.  (2016-P09A)

Voting Record:

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

Motion to open Public Participation Meeting

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

Motion to close Public Participation Meeting

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (6)

Motion to go in closed session

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Brown, B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (6)

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

16.

Pay and Display Parking Receipt Advertisement

That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the appropriate Standing Committee, with respect to the feasibility of providing businesses with an opportunity to advertise on the back of “pay and display” parking receipts.  (2016-T02)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

17.

Tea Cup Pigs

That the communication dated March 2, 2016, from H. Beuerman, 580 Ross Street, with respect to a request to have teacup pigs classified at pets in the City of London, BE REFERRED to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee for review, with a report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee.  (2016-P14)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

18.

Transportation Network Companies - Options

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken with respect to licensing options for Transportation Network Companies / Private Vehicles for Hire:

a)          the report dated March 30, 2016 and the attached Appendix A and B, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED;

b)          the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to organize public consultation sessions to allow for public feedback on the form and regulation of the vehicle for hire industry, with a report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee; and, 

(c)         for the purposes of uncertainty of compliance with public safety regulations including commercial insurance, driver capabilities of performing commercial transportation services and vehicle safety, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to request that any electronic vehicle sourcing platforms used to match passengers with unlicensed vehicles for hire (as they are currently not permitted) immediately stop operating in London, until any future by-law amendments addressing vehicles for hire and brokers are in full force and effect;

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard the attached presentation from O. Katolyk, Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, with respect to this matter;

it being further noted that the request for delegation status from Kayoumars Alipoor, Yellow London Taxi, with respect to this matter, was referred to the proposed public consultation sessions to be held at a future date. (2016-P09)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

19.

2nd and 3rd Reports of London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd and 3rd Reports of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC) from its meetings held on February 18, 2016 and March 17, 2016, respectively:

a)          the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the LDRRAC:

i)              the attached 2016 Work Plan for the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee BE APPROVED;

ii)           the attached comments with respect to the draft recommendations related to how we can address poverty more effectively as a community, BE FORWARDED to the Mayor’s Advisory Panel on Poverty for consideration; it being noted that a communication dated February 9, 2016 with respect to this matter, was received;

iii)         the following actions be taken with respect to racism in London:

a)         the Mayor BE REQUESTED to host a community forum related to racism in London in conjunction with the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee; and,

b)         an initiative to support the International Day of Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21, 2016 BE ORGANIZED by the Education Sub-Committee of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRACC);

it being noted that the LDRRAC held a general discussion with respect to developing additional opportunities to address racism in London; and,

iv)        clauses 1 to 6 and 8, BE RECEIVED; and,

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the LDRRAC:

i)              the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC) social media campaign “Raise Your Hands Against Racism” starting March 21, 2016 through to Holi celebrations at Victoria Park April 16, 2016, to mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and to start the conversation that will lead into a Community Forum on Racism to be held in September 2016 BE APPROVED; it being noted that the attached details were reviewed by the LDRRAC;

ii)         S. Morrison BE AUTHORIZED to apply to the Middlesex London Health Unit, Middlesex London Community Drug Strategy Steering Committee, as a London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC) representative; it being noted that the LDRRAC held a general discussion with respect to this matter; and,

iii)         clauses 1 to 5 and 7, BE RECEIVED; and,

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report to the appropriate committee with respect to addressing the timing of Advisory Committee reports to Standing Committees, in order to better time events to receive approval from Council prior to the event dates.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

20.

3rd and 4th Reports of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd and 4th Reports of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) from its meetings held on February 4, 2016 and March 3, 2016, respectively:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the AWAC:

i)              the presentation from Coyote Watch Canada BE ARRANGED for April 14, 2016, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at North London Optimist Community Centre; it being noted that the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) received a verbal update from W. Brown, on behalf of the AWAC Wildlife Sub-Committee;

ii)         the attached comments with respect to the 2016-2019 Multi Year Budget BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for consideration;

iii)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the attached proposed by-law in their review for a chaining/tethering and penning by-law; it being noted that the AWAC received a delegation from V. Van Linden with respect to this matter; and,

iv)        clauses 1 to 4 and 6 to 7, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the attachments noted in ii) and iii) above, were included in the Community and Protective Services Committee Added Agenda; and,

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the AWAC:

i)          the AWAC BE REQUESTED to resubmit its 2016 Work Plan, in its current state, to the Community and Protective Services Committee, for review.

ii)         the matter of companion animals on the LTC BE REFERRED back to the AWAC for review; and,

iii)         clauses 1 to 4 and 6, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

21.

2nd Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 25, 2016:

a)         the attached 2016 Work Plan for the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee BE APPROVED;

b)         the Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee expressed support for Business Case #17, Winter Maintenance and requested that snow removal for schools and seniors’ areas be made a higher priority;

c)         NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the Chair, Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee writing a letter to the Municipal Council, the London Police Services Board and the London Police Chief requesting consultation between the London School Boards and the London Police Services Board to discuss the continuation of support for Community Resource Officers in schools prior to the compilation and finalization of the London Police Services Budget to allow the School Boards to provide input on this important initiative;

d)         NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the Chair, Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee writing a letter to the Municipal Council, the London Police Services Board and the London Police Chief requesting consultation between the Children’s Safety Village Board of Directors, the London School Boards and the London Police Services Board to discuss the continuation of support for the Children’s Safety Village prior to the compilation and finalization of the London Police Services Budget to allow the School Board and Children’s Safety Village Board to provide input on this important Program;

e)         NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the Chair, Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP), writing a letter to the Municipal Council requesting consultation with the CSCP to discuss the continuation of support for School Crossing Guards; and,

            it being noted that the 2016-2019 Multi-Year budget process has been finalized; and,

f)          clauses 1 to 2 and 4 to 8, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (4)

NAYS: M. Salih (1)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

22.

Deferred Matters List

That the March 2016 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

23.

(ADDED) Additional Community and Protective Services Committee Meetings

That the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to provide dates on the annual meeting calendar for additional meetings, as-needed for the Community and Protective Services Committee, in order to assist with the facilitation of meeting/agenda management.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

(Confidential Appendix enclosed for Members only.)

C-1.

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and giving directions or instructions to the solicitors, officers or employees of the municipality in connection with such advice relating to the Taxicab and Limousine Licensing By-law L.-129-51.

VII.

ADJOURNMENT