Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

The 4th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 1:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

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The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add-a-won-da-run).

We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit today.

As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.

PRESENT:

• Councillors E. Peloza (Chair), 
• H. McAlister, 
• J. Pribil, 
• S. Trosow, 
• and D. Ferreira 

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor S. Stevenson; K. Dickins, A. Job, O. Katolyk, E. Ling, L. Marshall, S. Mathers, N. Musicco, C. Smith, T. Pollitt and J. Bunn (Committee Clerk)   

  Remote Attendance: Councillors S. Franke and C. Rahman; E. Bennett, E. Hunt and E. Skalski 

  The meeting was called to order at 1:01 PM.

   

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

2.1

2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on February 1, 2024:

  a)    any discussion of the coexistence strategies for Canada Geese and ducks BE FORWARDED to the Co-Existence with Geese Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee Sub-Committee for consideration; it being noted that P. Yeoman, Director, Parks and Forestry will provide an update in the spring, 2024;

  b)    a representative from Corporate Communications BE INVITED to the March 6, 2024 Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee meeting to provide an outline of the proposed images for the bird friendly glass and light applications display for public education and awareness; and,

  c)    clauses 1.1, 1.2, 3.1 and 5.3 BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

Housekeeping Amendments - Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law - Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law

• Moved by: S. Trosow
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated February 20, 2024, related to the Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law and Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law: 

  a)    the revised attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 5, 2024, being “a By-law to require the owner or occupant of land to clean and clear the land, or to clear refuse from the land, not including buildings” to repeal and replace the City’s existing Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law No. P.W.-9;

  b)    the revised attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 5, 2024, to amend By-law No. A-54, being “A by-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in London” to increase the penalty amounts in Schedule A-4 pertaining to the Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law; and,

  c)     the revised attached by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on March 5, 2024, to repeal Council Policy CPOL. -172-424, regarding Naturalized Areas and Wildflower Meadows. (2024-C01)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

  Additional Votes:

  
  
• Moved by: H. McAlister
  Seconded by: S. Trosow

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)
• Moved by: J. Pribil
  Seconded by: S. Trosow

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Regulation of the Display of Graphic Images

• Moved by: H. McAlister
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That the staff report, dated February 20, 2024, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration and the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a draft by-law with respect to the Regulation of the Display of Graphic Images to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee for consideration by the end of Q2 2024;

  it being noted that the communications, as appended to the Added Agenda, from J. Gunnarson, A. Polizogopoulos, A. Honner, M. McCann and J. Jeffs, with respect to this matter, were received. (2024-C01)

  
  
  
  
  

  Additional Votes:

  
  
• Moved by: H. McAlister
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  Motion to approve:

  "That the staff report, dated February 20, 2024, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration and the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a draft by-law with respect to the Regulation of the Display of Graphic Images to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee for consideration by the end of Q2 2024;"

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	E. Peloza, H. McAlister, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira
  Nays: (1)	J. Pribil

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (4 to 1)
• Moved by: H. McAlister
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  Motion to approve:

  "it being noted that the communications, as appended to the Added Agenda, from J. Gunnarson, A. Polizogopoulos, A. Honner, M. McCann and J. Jeffs, with respect to this matter, were received."

  
  

  Yeas: (4)	E. Peloza, H. McAlister, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira
  Nays: (1)	J. Pribil

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (4 to 1)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1

(ADDED) Councillor E. Peloza - Rescheduling of Community and Protective Services Committee Meeting - April 8, 2024

• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: E. Peloza

  That the Community and Protective Services Committee meeting scheduled for April 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM BE RESCHEDULED to commence at 10:00 AM on April 8, 2024. (2024-C04)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

6.

Confidential

• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: H. McAlister

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

  6.1    Solicitor-Client Privilege        

  A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose regarding the regulation of the display of graphic images.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  E. Peloza, H. McAlister, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, and D. Ferreira

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

  The Community and Protective Services Committee convened In Closed Session from 1:54 PM to 2:55 PM.

  
  

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 3:34 PM.