I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interest were disclosed

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

1st Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

That the 1st Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee from its meeting held on December 14, 2016 BE RECEIVED 

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

3.

STAFF REPORT - Update on Mental Health and Addictions Strategy

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the report dated January 24, 2017, with respect to the Mental Health and Addictions Strategy BE RECEIVED.  (2017-S08)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

4.

STAFF REPORT - Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres Planning and Transfer Payment Agreement

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children & Fire Services, the proposed By-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 24, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on January 31, 2017 to:

a)         approve the Transfer Payment Agreement attached, appended to the             staff report between The Corporation of the City of London and Her             Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario (“the Province of Ontario”), for             funding to support the planning process for local Ontario Early Years             Child and Family Centres.

b)         delegate the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire             Services the authority to authorize and approve such further and other             documents that may be required in furtherance of the Agreement, and             that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City's             approved budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness of The             Corporation of the City of London; and,

c)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted             Agreement. (2017-S12)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

5.

STAFF REPORT - London's Homeless Prevention System, Homelessness Partnering Strategy Funding Agreement Amendment 3

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed By-law, as appended to the staff report dated January 24, 2017, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of January 31, 2017 to:

a)         approve the amended Funding Agreement between The Corporation of             the City of London and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as             represented by the Federal Minister of Employment and Social             Development Canada, for funding under the Homelessness Partnering             Strategy, as appended to the staff report;

b)         delegate the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire             Services, or their designate, authority to undertake all the administrative             acts and financial reporting that is necessary in connection with the             Funding Agreement approved under section a) above; and,

c)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted             Funding Agreement. (2017-S14)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

6.

STAFF REPORT - London's Homeless Prevention System, Contract Award Request for Proposal 16-57, Housing First Emergency Shelter for Youth Operator

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, with the concurrence of the Director, Financial Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of the contract for Request for Proposal (RFP) 16-57 Housing First emergency shelter for youth:

a)         the Request for Proposal 16-57 BE AWARDED to Youth Opportunities             Unlimited, in the amount of $1.2 million one-time capital funding and up             to $1.0 million annual operating funding, to build and operate London’s             Housing First emergency shelter for youth; it being noted that the request             for proposal resulted in an irregular bid.  The proposal submitted by             Youth Opportunities Unlimited was the only bid received and meets the             City’s requirements in all areas; and is in compliance with the             Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

b)         the financing for this project BE APPROVED in accordance with the             “Sources of Financing Report”, appended to the staff report dated             January 24, 2017, as Appendix “A”;

c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative             acts which are necessary in relation to this project;

d)         the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation             entering into a Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative Purchase             of Service Agreement with Youth Opportunities Unlimited for the             operations of the youth shelter; and,

e)         the annual funding approval noted in a), above, is SUBJECT TO the             availability of   funding through the Provincial Community Homelessness             Prevention Initiative, City of London contributions, and/or other funding             sources. (2017-S14)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

7.

STAFF REPORT - London's Homeless Prevention System, Contract Award Request for Proposal 16-56 Homeless Management Information System Implementation Consultant

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, with the concurrence of the Director of Financial Services and the Director of Information Technology Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of the contract for Request for Proposal (RFP) 16-56, Homeless Management Information System Implementation Consultant:

a)         the proposal submitted by Cargo Management Consulting Inc. for the             implementation of a Homeless Management Information System in             accordance with Request for Proposal 16-56, at a total estimated cost of             up to $649,500 plus HST, BE APPROVED; it being noted that the bid             submitted by Cargo Management Consulting Inc. was the highest scoring             submission and deemed to best meet the City’s requirements in all areas;             and is in compliance with Section 12.0 of the Procurement of Goods and             Services Policy;

b)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the             administrative acts that are necessary in relation to this project;

c)         that approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation             entering into a Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative Purchase             of Service Agreement with Cargo Management Consulting; and,

d)         that the approval noted in a), above, is SUBJECT TO the availability of             funding under the Provincial Community Homelessness Prevention             Initiative. (2017-S14)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

8.

STAFF REPORT - London's Homeless Prevention System Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative Funding Allocation

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the report dated January 24, 2017, with respect to London’s Homelessness Prevention System, Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative Funding Allocation, BE RECEIVED.  (2017-S14)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

9.

STAFF REPORT - Cold Beverage Vending Machines in City of London Recreation Facilities and City Hall

That the report dated January 24, 2017 from the Managing Director of Parks & Recreation and the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children, and Fire Services, with respect to cold beverage vending machines in City of London recreation facilities and City Hall, BE REFERRED to a Public Participation Meeting, to be held at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee.  (2017-S08)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, H.L. Usher (3)

NAYS: M. Cassidy, P. Squire (2)

10.

STAFF REPORT - Parks and Recreation Strategic  Master Plan Interim Update

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, and the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the report dated January 24, 2017, with respect to the Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan interim update, BE RECEIVED. (2017-R04)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher (5)

11.

STAFF REPORT - Vehicle for Hire By-law

That it BE NOTED that the Community and Protective Services  Committee was unable to reach a majority decision with respect to introducing the revised Vehicle for Hire By-law, including amendments and the attached Errata Sheet changes,  and therefore, pursuant to Section 19.3 of the Council Procedure By-law is hereby submitting the matter to the Municipal Council for its disposition;

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a presentation from the Chief Municipal By-law Officer, with respect to this matter. (2017-P01/P09)

Voting Record:

Motion made to approve an amendment to the proposed by-law in Part 6.1 – Issuance of Licences by adding the words, “electronic or”, following the words, “Every licence shall be”.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (3)

NAYS: M. Salih (1)

Motion made to approve an amendment to Schedule II – Section 2.2 by deleting the words “as the first year” and replacing with the words, “as year zero”.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (3)

NAYS: B. Armstrong (1)

Motion made to approve the revised, by-law with respect to vehicles for hire, including the part 6.1 and Schedule II, Section 2.2 amendments and various administrative amendments outlined on the attached Errata Sheet BE INTRODUCED at Municipal Council on January 31, 2017 to provide for the licensing, regulating and governing of vehicles for hire, including cabs, accessible cabs, limousines, private vehicles for hire and accessible vehicles for hire, drivers, owners and brokers.

Motion Failed

YEAS: M. Salih, M. Cassidy (2)

NAYS: B. Armstrong, H.L. Usher (2)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

12.

Business Licensing By-law Review - General Provisions, Payday Loan Businesses and Door-to-Door Sales Business

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Business Licensing By-law Review:

a)   on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development &             Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the proposed changes             to the General Provisions of the above-noted by-law, including the             delegation of legislative powers, BE ENDORSED;

b)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development &             Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following proposed             regulations related to the licensing of payday loan businesses in London             BE ENDORSED:

            i)        requirement for payday loan businesses to post interest rate and                         fee information, and the specifics of this display; and

            ii)         requirement for payday loan lenders to maintain information                         regarding money management support and debt counselling, and                         the specifics of how the information is made available;

c)      the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to facilitate a conversation with             community stakeholders with a view to identifying alternative banking             solution(s) that may be made available to individuals;

d)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development &             Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following proposed             regulations related to the licensing of door-to-door sales BE ENDORSED:

            i)          requirement for businesses conducting door-to-door sales of                         products/services to maintain a registry of employees, and the                         specifics of this registry; it being understood that said employees                         will be required to have visible identification satisfactory to the                         City of London; and,

            ii)       requirement for businesses to maintain and submit upon request                         police record checks of all employees whose duties include door-                        to-door solicitation; and,

e)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to include in the proposed             Business Licensing By-law specific hours of the day during which door-            to-door sales are permitted in the City of London, as well as exclude             registered charitable organizations from a licensing requirement;

it being noted that the City of London supports the zoning regulations related to permitted locations for these payday loan business, as is being contemplated under the Putting Consumers First Act;

it being further noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a presentation from the Chief Municipal By-law Officer, with respect to this matter; and,

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, there were no submissions made. (2017-P09)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (4)

Voting Record:

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (4)

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (4)

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

13.

1st and 2nd Reports of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st and 2nd Reports of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from the meetings held on December 1, 2016 and January 5, 2017:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Animal             Welfare Advisory Committee:

i)           the the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to consider an                                                 amendment to the Animal Control By-law (PH-3) to include in its                             exemptions, eligible, recognized rescue organizations for the                            following:

A)         Class 4 animals;

B)         Class 5 animals;

C)        Class 6 animals; and,

D)        tortoises; and,

ii)          clauses 1 to 7, BE RECEIVED;

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the             Animal Welfare Advisory Committee:

i)          the following actions be taken with respect to the Animal Welfare                         Advisory Committee Work Plan:

            A)        the 2017 Work Plan for the Animal Welfare Advisory                                  Committee BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for                              consideration;

            B)        the 2016 Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Work Plan                               Summary BE FORWARDED  to the Municipal Council for                              their information; and,

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

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (4)

14.

1st Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee from its meeting held on December 14, 2017:

a)         the Civic Administration BE INVITED to a future meeting of the London             Housing Advisory Committee (LHAC) to provide an update with respect             to the Informal Residential Care Facility Licensing By-law; it being noted             that the LHAC received a verbal update from its Committee Secretary             advising that the above-noted by-law came into full force and effect             November 21, 2016;

b)         the Civic Administration BE INVITED to the next meeting of the London             Housing Advisory Committee (LHAC) to provide an update with respect             to the Business Licensing Report - Proposed New Categories and             Existing Category Regulatory Changes; and,

c)         clauses 1 to 9, and 12, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (4)

15.

Ban on Outdoor Wood Burning

That the delegation requests by M. Luce and K. Treleaven, with respect to a Ban on Outdoor Wood Burning, BE APPROVED for a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee. (2017-P01)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (4)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

16.

Deferred Matters List

That the January 2017 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE UPDATED and BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (4)

17.

(ADDED) STAFF REPORT - Alternative Formats for Council and Standing Committee Agendas to Support Greater Participation in Local Government

That the following actions be taken with respect to the report dated January 24, 2017, related to alternative formats for Council and Standing Committee agendas to support greater participation in Local Government:

a)         the above-noted report BE FORWARDED to the Accessibility Advisory             Committee for comment; it being noted there will be a follow up report             within 60 days; and,

b)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a comment with             respect to the compliance of the pre-recorded video on the City of London             website. (2017-C12)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher (4)

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

(See Confidential Appendix to the 2nd Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee enclosed for Members only.)

C-1.

A matter being considered pertains to reports, advice and recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation concerning labour relations and employee negotiations in regard to the Corporations’ associations or union and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality and advice which is the subject of solicitor-client privilege.

VII.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 8:59 PM.