Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

The 11th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Tuesday, October 04, 2022 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 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, Metis and Inuit people 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 M. Cassidy (Chair), 
• M. Salih, 
• J. Helmer, 
• M. Hamou, 
• S. Hillier, 
• and Mayor E. Holder

ALSO PRESENT:

• J. Bunn and J. Taylor
   
  Remote Attendance: Councillors S. Lewis and M. van Holst; K. Dickins, E. Ling, H. Lysynski, L. Marshall, S. Mathers, N. Musicco, C. Smith 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 M. Mamou, J. Helmer, S. Hillier and M. Salih.

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that Councillor S. Hillier disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 5.1 of this Report, having to do with the Deferred Matters List, specifically item number 1 on the list, by indicating that his family hosts a five day event.

2.

Consent

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

  That Items 2.1 to 2.3 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.1

3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

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

  That the 3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September 22, 2022, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

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

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September 1, 2022:

  a)    the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to explore alternatives to fireworks with sound; and,

  b)    clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1 to 4.3 and 4.5 to 4.9 BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

Property Standards Related Demolitions

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report, dated October 4, 2022, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2022, to approve the potential demolition of the abandoned buildings located at 421 Wharncliffe Road South, 254 Hamilton Road and 7234 Littlewood Drive and the properties may be cleared of all identified buildings, structures, debris and refuse and left in a graded and levelled condition in accordance with the City of London Property Standards By-law and the Ontario Building Code Act. (2022-P10D)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

Adult Live Entertainment Parlour - 2010 Dundas Street - Deletion of Location

• Moved by: J. Helmer
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated October 4, 2022, with respect to the Adult Live Entertainment Parlour located at 2010 Dundas Street – Deletion of Location:

  a)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide the Community and Protective Services Committee with future status update reports with respect to licence applications for adult entertainment parlour locations;

  b)    the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; and,

  c)    the communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, from W. Goldsmith and J. Dunn, London Abused Women’s Centre, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED;

  it being pointed out that the following individuals made verbal presentations at the public participation meeting held in conjunction with this matter:

  •    W. Goldsmith, London Abused Women’s Centre; and,
  •    J. Dunn, London Abused Women’s Centre. (2022-P09)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, and E. Holder
  Nays: (1)	M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 1)

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  Motion to open the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  Motion to close the public participation meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.

Items for Direction

None.

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1

Deferred Matters List

• That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at September 26, 2022, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: E. Holder
  Seconded by: J. Helmer

  Motion to receive Item Number 1 on the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at September 26, 2022.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, E. Holder, and M. Hamou
  Recuse: (1)	S. Hillier

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

  Motion to receive the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at September 26, 2022, with the exception of Item Number 1.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

5.2

(ADDED) Councillor M. Van Holst - Zoning Amendment to Permit a Pilot of Temporary Mobile Shelters

• Moved by: J. Helmer
  Seconded by: M. Hamou

  That the communication, dated September 30, 2022, from Councillor M. van Holst, with respect to a zoning amendment to permit a pilot of temporary mobile shelters, BE RECEIVED. (2022-S11)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

6.

Confidential

• Moved by: M. Hamou
  Seconded by: E. Holder

  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, with respect to 2010 Dundas Street East, a location where an Adult Live Entertainment Parlour may operate under the City’s Business Licensing By-law L-6.

  6.2.    Personal Matter/Identifiable Individual        

  A matter pertaining to identifiable individuals with respect to the 2023 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List – “Accessibility” Category.

  6.3.    Personal Matter/Identifiable Individual        

  A matter pertaining to identifiable individuals with respect to the 2023 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List – “Age Friendly” Category.

  6.4.    Personal Matter/Identifiable Individual        

  A matter pertaining to identifiable individuals with respect to the 2023 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List – “Arts” Category.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Salih, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, S. Hillier, E. Holder, and M. Hamou

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

  The Community and Protective Services Committee convened In Closed Session from 4:14 PM to 5:10 PM.

  
  

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:36 PM.