I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

Middlesex-London Health Unit

That it BE NOTED that communications dated June 27, 2017, from J. Helmer, Chair, Middlesex-London Board of Health, with respect to the Middlesex-London Health Unit 2016 Reserve/Reserve Fund Balances and Funding Apportionment, were received. (2017-F20/2017-F11-A)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher, M. van Holst (5)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

3.

Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Community and Economic Innovation, on behalf of the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Steering Committee and Champions, the following actions be taken:

a)         the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, as appended to the staff report dated August 1, 2017, BE ENDORSED in principle; it being noted that this aspirational document was developed by Londoners who share City Council’s interest in a more diverse and inclusive London;

b)         the CDIS Steering Committee BE REQUESTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee on a proposed structure to support implementation;

c)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee regarding strategies in the CDIS which refer to, or could affect, The Corporation of the City of London; and,

d)         a letter of thanks and acknowledgement BE PROVIDED from the Mayor,             on behalf of City Council, to all Londoners who contributed to the CDIS             process;

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from R. Hussain and J. Antone, Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Steering Committee. (2017-S15)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher, M. van Holst (6)

4.

Establishment of Opioid Crisis Working Group

That the following actions be taken with respect to addressing the opioid crisis in London:

a)         the Mayor BE DIRECTED to liaise with key community stakeholders in order to establish an Opioid Crisis Working Group, comprised of the Mayor and other interested key community stakeholders; and,

b)         the Opioid Crisis Working Group BE REQUESTED to report back to the Municipal Council with details of its relationship with other strategies and working groups, and proposed terms of reference for the Working Group that would provide for:

i)          consultation with the community;

ii)         exploration of a response to the current situation, including the possibility of supervised injection sites; and,

iii)         development of recommendations as to how to best address the opioid crisis in London;

it being understood that the Working Group will liaise with the Civic Administration in the development of the proposed terms of reference, including establishing a timeline for completion of the Working Group’s mandate;

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from Dr. G. Hovhannisyan, London-Middlesex Health Unit, with respect to this matter. (2017-S12)

Voting Record:

Motion to approve part a).

Motion Passed

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

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

Motion to approve the balance of clause 4.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher, M. van Holst (5)

NAYS: P. Squire (1)

Motion to approve that the communication dated July 20, 2017, from Mayor M. Brown, regarding the establishment of an Opioid Crisis Working Group, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review and report back on the broader issues and various initiatives regarding addictions in order to ensure that the next steps taken by the City are the most effective in terms of strategically addressing the issues faced in the local community; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from Dr. G. Hovhannisyan, London-Middlesex Health Unit, with respect to this matter. (2017-S12)

Motion Failed

YEAS: M. Salih, P. Squire (2)

NAYS: B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, H.L. Usher, M. van Holst (4)

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

5.

Ontario Works Rates

That A. Oudshoorn BE GRANTED delegation status, for the purpose of making a presentation with respect to Ontario Works rates, at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee. (2017-S12)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher, M. van Holst (6)

6.

London Public Library Art Collection

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with respect to the potential transfer of the London Public Library’s collection of art from the Library to Museum London, in order to enable the continued storage and preservation of the collection, with such report to address any legal, financial or other considerations. (2017-R03)

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher, M. van Holst (6)

7.

8th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee:

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the minutes of the             Education and Awareness Sub-Committee meeting held on May 24,             2017:

i)         a community awareness event based on the theme of Gender Identity, Gender Expression and the impact of Intersectionalities on Gender BE APPROVED, in principle; it being noted that the Education and Awareness Sub-Committee will report back at the next meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC) with the details regarding the proposed event, including budget; and,

ii)         the minutes of the Education and Awareness Sub-Committee, from its meeting held on May 24, 2017, BE RECEIVED; and,

b)         clauses 1 to 4 and 6 to 13, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher, M. van Holst (6)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

8.

Deferred Matters List

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

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher, M. van Holst (6)

9.

(ADDED) 7th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

That it BE NOTED that the 7th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on July 27, 2017, was received.

Motion Passed

YEAS: M. Salih, B. Armstrong, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, H.L. Usher, M. van Holst (6)

VI.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 6:17 PM.