Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

The 12th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Tuesday, November 03, 2020 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Virtual Meeting - during the COVID-19 Emergency

City Hall is open to the public, with reduced capacity and physical distancing requirements.

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PRESENT:

• Councillors S. Lewis (Chair),
• M. van Holst,
• M. Salih,
• P. Squire,
• S. Hillier,
• and Mayor E. Holder

ALSO PRESENT:

• J.Bunn, M. Schulthess and J. Taylor
  
  Remote attendance: Councillors A. Hopkins, A. Kayabaga and E. Peloza; C. Cooper, K. Dickins, L. Hancock, O. Katolyk, L. Loubert, L. Marshall, J.P. McGonigle, A. Pascual, D. Purdy, C. Smith, S. Stafford and B. Westlake-Power
  
  The meeting was called to order at 4:01 PM; it being noted that the following Members were in remote attendance: Mayor E. Holder, Councillors S. Hillier, M. Salih and M. van Holst

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: P. Squire

  That Items 2.1 to 2.7 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, and P. Squire

  
  
  Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.1

Homeless Prevention Head Lease Program (Single Source 20-34)

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: P. Squire

  That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and the concurrence of the Director, Financial Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Homeless Prevention Head Lease Program – Single Source 20-34:

  a)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated November 3, 3030, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held November 10, 2020 to:

  i)     approve the standard form “Lease Agreement”, as appended to the above-noted by-law, as the standard form of Agreement between the City of London and Landlords for the Head Lease program;

  ii)     delegate discretionary authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home to execute Agreements with landlords for the Head Lease program, employing the above-noted standard form of agreement;

  iii)     delegate authority to the Managing Director Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to approve and execute such further and other documents, including amending agreements, that may be required in furtherance of the Lease Agreement that are consistent with the requirements contained in the above-noted standard form Lease Agreement, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, subject to prior review and approval by the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and the Manager, Risk Management; and,

  iv)     delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home to undertake all the administrative, financial and reporting acts in connection with the above-noted Lease Agreement;

  b)     the reallocation of the one-time assessment growth funding from the Housing Allowances program to the Head Lease program, in the amount of up to $300,000, BE APPROVED and the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to contribute any unspent portion of this funding, at the end of 2020, to the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve to fund the program in 2021; and,

  c)     a Single Source Procurement (SS 20-34), as per section 14.4(a) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, BE AWARDED to Wastell Homes for the provision of units at an estimated cost of $80,000 (excluding HST) to provide units for the Head Lease program for a one (1) year term with an option to renew for one (1) additional one year term. (2020-S14)

  
  
  
  Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

Capital Repair and Improvement Program - Loan Funding Request 

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: P. Squire

  That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the Capital Repair and Improvement Program Loan Funding Request:

  a)     the Capital Repair and Improvement Loan of $535,260 for capital repairs in accordance with By-law No. A.-7519-79, as appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2020, along with $251,566 of the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) funding, for a total allocation to The Spirit of 1919 Co-Operative Inc. in the amount of $786,826, BE APPROVED; and,

  b)     the financing for the above-noted loan BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report. (2020-F11A)

  
  
  
  Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

Update on Free Menstrual Products Available at City Facilities

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: P. Squire

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated November 3, 2020, with respect to an update on Free Menstrual Products Available at City Facilities, BE RECEIVED. (2020-S12)

  
  
  
  Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

Nasal Naloxone Kits Available for Public Use in Some City of London Facilities Update Report

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: P. Squire

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services and the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to an update on Nasal Naloxone Kits Available for Public Use in Some City of London Facilities:

  a)     the staff report dated November 3, 2020, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED; and,

  b)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue to supply two nasal Naloxone kits for public use with each publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at those City facilities that operate year-round; it being noted that the Middlesex-London Health Unit supports this recommendation. (2020-S08)

  
  
  
  Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  
  Motion Passed

2.5

London's Film and Multi-Media Strategy Update

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: P. Squire

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to an update on London’s Film and Multi-Media Strategy:

  a)     the staff report dated November 3, 2020 BE RECEIVED; and,

  b)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit a business case as part of the 2021 Annual Budget Update process to support the implementation of the Film and Multi-Media strategic objectives as outlined in this report. (2020-R08/M18)

  
  
  
  Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  
  Motion Passed

2.6

Amendment #1 - Contract to Provide Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Services at the Dearness Home 

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: P. Squire

  That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and the concurrence of the Administrator, Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to a Contract to Provide Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Services at the Dearness Home:

  a)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 10, 2020, to:

  i)     approve the Amending Agreement to the Lifemark Agreement, substantially in the form appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2020, between The Corporation of the City of London and Lifemark Occupational Health and Wellness Inc.;

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

  iii)     delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to approve and execute such further and other documents, including amending agreements, that may be required in furtherance of the Lifemark Agreement that are consistent with the requirements contained in the Lifemark Agreement, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, subject to prior review and approval by the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and the Manager, Risk Management. (2020-S02)

  
  
  
  Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  
  Motion Passed

2.7

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Seed Funding Contribution Agreement and CMHC Loan Agreement

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: P. Squire

  That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held November 10, 2020, to:

  a)     approve the standard form “CMHC Seed Funding Contribution Agreement”, substantially in the form appended to the above-noted by-law, as the standard form of agreement between the City and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation with respect to funding to the City for the development or implementation of proposals to help increase the supply of affordable housing and assist existing projects to remain viable and affordable;

  b)     delegate discretionary authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home to approve of agreements with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation that are based on the above-noted standard form of agreement with respect to funding to the City for the development or implementation of proposals to help increase the supply of affordable housing and assist existing projects to remain viable and affordable; and,

  c)     authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2020-S11/F11)

  
  
  
  Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  
  Motion Passed

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Invitation to Dr. Mackie to Discuss COVID-19 Health Measures 

• Moved by: M. van Holst
  Seconded by: P. Squire

  That the communication, dated October 26, 2020, from Councillor M. van Holst, with respect to extending an invitation to Dr. C. Mackie, Middlesex-London Health Unit, for a discussion about COVID-19 responses and public health measures, BE RECEIVED. (2020-S08)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, and P. Squire

  
  
  Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.2

Proposed Amendment to the Sign By-law - Petition - D. Ronson, Pro-choice London

• That the following actions be taken with respect to graphic, unsolicited flyer deliveries to residential properties:

  a)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to investigate options to address community concerns around graphic, unsolicited flyer deliveries to residential properties and report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee, outlining information and options including, but not limited to:

  i)     steps taken by other municipalities with respect to this matter; and,

  ii)     potential amendments to the existing municipal nuisance by-law or introduction of a new by-law with respect to this matter;

  b)     the communication, dated November 1, 2020, from Councillor van Holst, with respect to this matter, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration;

  c)     the delegation request by M. McCann, London Against Abortion, BE REFERRED to a future public participation meeting with respect to this matter; it being noted that a communication from M. McCann, dated October 30, 2020, with respect to this matter, was received; and,

  d)     the following communications BE RECEIVED with respect to this matter:

  •     a communication, dated October 16, 2020, from D. Ronson, Pro-Choice London;
  •     a communication from Councillors A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga and E. Peloza;
  •     a communication, dated October 31, 2020, from B. Alleyne, Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform;
  •     a communication, dated November 1, 2020, from A. Marchand, London Area Right to Life Association; and,
  •     a communication, dated November 2, 2020, from T. Ewert, We Need a Law. (2020-T07)

  
  
  
  Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

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

  Motion to approve part a).

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, and P. Squire

  
  
  Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: S. Lewis

  Motion to approve part b).

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, and P. Squire

  
  
  Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: P. Squire

  Motion to approve part c).

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, and P. Squire

  
  
  Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  Motion to approve part d).

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, and P. Squire

  
  
  Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.3

Proposed Amendment to the Noise/Sound By-law - High Frequency Noise - Request for Delegation Status - D. Mailer

• Moved by: P. Squire
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  That the request for delegation by D. Mailer with respect to amending the City of London Noise/Sound By-law to prohibit the use of outdoor high frequency sound emitting devices within city limits BE APPROVED for the December 1, 2020 Community and Protective Services Committee meeting; it being noted that a communication dated October, 26, 2020 from D. Mailer and a communication dated October 29, 2020 from O. Williams, with respect to this matter, were received. (2020-P01)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, and P. Squire

  
  
  Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.4

(ADDED) Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) - Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI)

• Moved by: S. Hillier
  Seconded by: M. van Holst

  That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held November 10, 2020, to:

  a)     authorize and approve the standard form “Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) Agreement”, substantially in the form appended to the above-noted by-law, to be completed in accordance with the RHI program between the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and The Corporation of the City of London;

  b)     delegate duties of the City, as Recipient to the “Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) Agreement”, as it relates to the administrative and development activities for capital development within the Rapid Housing Initiative program to the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC), as agent for the City, to obtain approvals for applications and project plans from the Managing Director, Housing Social Services and Dearness Home and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer; and,

  c)     authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute program agreements or amendments as required related to the Rapid Housing Initiative;

  it being noted that the City, as Service Manager, will retain responsibilities for ongoing operational compliance.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, and P. Squire

  
  
  Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1

Deferred Matters List

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

  That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at October 26, 2020, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis, S. Hillier, E. Holder, M. van Holst, M. Salih, and P. Squire

  
  
  Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:32 PM.