Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

Meeting #:	4th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee
Date:	Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 4:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers

PRESENT:

• Councillors M. Cassidy (Chair),
• S. Lewis,
• M. Salih,
• E. Peloza,
• S. Hillier,
• and Mayor E. Holder

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor J. Helmer; R. Armistead, J. Bunn, S. Datars Bere, L. Hamer, O. Katolyk, L. Livingstone, J.P. McGonigle, D. O'Brien, M. Schulthess, C. Smith, S. Spring, S. Stafford

   

  The meeting was called to order at 4:03 PM.

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

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

  That Items 2.1 to 2.5 and 2.7 and 2.8 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Cassidy, S. Lewis, M. Salih, E. Peloza, S. Hillier, and E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.1

1st Report of the Town and Gown Advisory Committee

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

  That the 1st Report of the Town and Gown Committee, from its meeting held on March 6, 2019, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

2nd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

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

  That the 2nd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 28, 2019, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

2nd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

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

  That the 2nd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 21, 2019, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.4

2019-2022 Service Accountability Agreement between The Corporation of London (Dearness Home) and The South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2019, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 26, 2019, to:

  a)            approve the Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, for the period April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022, to be entered into with the South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) with respect to the Dearness Home; and,

  b)            authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2019-S02)

   

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.5

2019-2022 Multi - Sector Service Accountability Agreement Between The Corporation of The City Of London (Dearness Home) and The South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2019, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 26, 2019, to:

  a)            approve the 2019-2022 Multi-Sector Accountability Agreement (M-SAA), as appended to the above-noted by-law, to be entered into between The Corporation of the City of London and the South West Local Health Integration Network, for the provision of funding with respect to the Adult Day Program; and,

  b)            authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2019-S02)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.7

The Grand Theatre Grant Agreement 2019-2023

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2019, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 26, 2019, to:

  a)            approve the Grant Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between The Corporation of the City of London and the Grand Theatre, setting out the terms and conditions of the City’s grant of funds to the Grand Theatre (2019-2023) in the annual amount of $500,000;

  b)            delegate authority to the Division Manager, Culture, Special Events and Sport Services and the Manager of Culture, to act as the City Representative for the purposes of the above-noted Agreement; and,

  c)            authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2019-F11A)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.8

By-law and Agreement with London Transit Commission - Reduced Fare for Seniors Bus Trips

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

  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 March 19, 2019, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 26, 2019, to:

  a)            enact an arrangement, to be entered into with the London Transit Commission, effective April 1, 2019, to provide transportation at reduced rates to those residents of the geographic area of the City of London who are 65 years of age or older, subject to the conditions as identified in Appendix A of the proposed by-law;

  b)            approve and authorize the Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Transit Commission, with respect to reduced fare for bus transportation for individuals 65 years of age and over, commencing April 1, 2019 and the provision of a grant by the City of London to the London Transit Commission for such purpose; and,

  c)            authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2019-T03)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.6

The London Arts Council Agreement 2019-2023

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

  That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 19, 2019, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 26, 2019, to:

  a)            to approve the Purchase of Service Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, to be entered into between the London Arts Council and The Corporation of the City of London regarding the operation and administration of the Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) and other arts and cultural services as set out in the above-noted Agreement; and,

  (b)          authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2019-L04A)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Cassidy, S. Lewis, M. Salih, E. Peloza, S. Hillier, and E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Request for Dedication of Fire Station #4 - 870 Colborne Street - In Memory of Deputy Chief W. Peter Harding

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

  That the request to dedicate Fire Station #4, located at 870 Colborne Street, in memory of Deputy Chief W. Peter Harding, BE APPROVED. (2019-R01)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Cassidy, S. Lewis, M. Salih, E. Peloza, S. Hillier, and E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.2

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

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

  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 28, 2019:

  a)            the Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to adopt the recommendations in the Middlesex-London Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy:  A Foundation For Action, September, 2018; it being noted that the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee heard a verbal presentation from Dr. C. Mackie, Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer, Middlesex-London Health Unit, with respect to the Informed Response project;

  b)            L. Norman, Chair, Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee and L. Steel, Chair, 2019 Community Safety Week, BE ALLOWED to prepare letters to the Mayor, the London Police Service, the London Fire Department, the London Middlesex EMS, the Thames Valley District School Board and the London District Catholic School Board, asking to have representatives of their organizations attend events during the 2019 Community Safety Week; it being noted that the 2019 Community Safety Week is being held during Emergency Preparedness Week in May, 2019; and,

  c)            clauses 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 and 5.1, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Cassidy, S. Lewis, M. Salih, E. Peloza, S. Hillier, and E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.3

3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

• Moved by: M. Salih
  Seconded by: E. Peloza

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 7, 2019:

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

  i)             the attached 2019 Work Plan for the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee BE APPROVED;  and,

  ii)            the attached 2018 Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Work Plan Summary BE RECEIVED;

  b)            the following amendments to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Terms of Reference BE REFERRED to the comprehensive Advisory Committee review that is currently being undertaken:

  i)             amending the Voting Resource Group to read:

  A)           One representative from each of the following three specific organizations:

  aa)          deleting “Animal Rescue Group”;

  bb)         deleting “Wildlife Rehabilitation Naturalist”; and

  cc)          adding “Pound Service Provider”;

  B)            under One representative from each of the following general categories:

  aa)          deleting “Wildlife rehabilitation including naturalists with either educational credentials or active involvement with wildlife through an organization”; and,

  bb)         deleting “Pet Shop Owner”;

  cc)          increasing the “Members at Large” from 10 to 12;

  dd)         adding “Prior and/or current experience related to wildlife rehabilitation, conservation and wildlife biology”

  ii)            amending “Qualifications” as follows:

  Members shall be chosen for their special expertise, experience, dedication and commitment to the mandate of the Committee.  Interested candidates will have the necessary membership, experience, credentials and interest relative to the organization or category that they represent, including, but not limited to

  ·               a range of background experience operating a domestic animal kennel, a veterinarian clinic, animal rescue program, breeding operation or pet supply store;

  ·               regard for the interest of all citizens, respecting that there are very diverse views on animal welfare; and,

  c)            clauses 1.1, 3.1, 4.1 and 5.1, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Cassidy, S. Lewis, M. Salih, E. Peloza, S. Hillier, and E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1

Deferred Matters List

• Moved by: S. Lewis
  Seconded by: S. Hillier

  That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at March 11, 2019, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Cassidy, S. Lewis, M. Salih, E. Peloza, S. Hillier, and E. Holder

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:22 PM.