Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

15th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Wednesday, October 04, 2023 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, Métis and Inuit 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 E. Peloza (Chair), 
• S. Stevenson, 
• J. Pribil, 
• C. Rahman, 
• and D. Ferreira 

ABSENT:

• Mayor J. Morgan 

ALSO PRESENT:

• C. Cooper, M. Feldberg, J. Ford, A. Job, O. Katolyk, S. Mathers, J.P. McGonigle, V. Morgado, C. Smith and J. Bunn (Committee Clerk)

  Remote Attendance: S. Corman, D. Purdy, M. Somide and B. Westlake-Power

  The meeting was called to order at 4:01 PM.

   

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: S. Stevenson

  That Items 2.1 and 2.2 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.1

9th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: S. Stevenson

  That the 9th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September 7, 2023, BE RECEIVED. 

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

Capital Needs at City of London Golf Courses

• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: S. Stevenson

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated October 4, 2023, related to Capital Needs at City of London Golf Courses:

  a)    the Recreation and Sport Division, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services BE AUTHORIZED to draw from the Golf Course Reserve Fund to complete required capital needs;

  b)    the funding BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; and,

  c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all actions necessary to complete required capital needs. (2023-R05D)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative Approval of Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement

• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: S. Stevenson

  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, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2023 to: 

  a)    approve the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and The Corporation of the City of London for the provision of funding under the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 fiscal years;

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

  c)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development to approve any future amending agreements to the Agreement between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and The Corporation of the City of London with respect to the provision of funding under the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 fiscal years;

  d)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute any future amending agreements to the Agreement between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and The Corporation of the City of London with respect to the provision of funding under the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 fiscal years; and,

  e)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, or their written designate, to approve and execute any reports and Investment Plan required under the above-noted Agreement. (2023-F11)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Alignment of Rent Supplement and Housing Allowance Programs to a Portable Benefit System

• Moved by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: C. Rahman

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager of Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated October 4, 2023, related to the Alignment of Rent Supplement and Housing Allowance Programs to a Portable Benefit System: 

  a)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to implement the recommendations of the Rent Supplement System Final Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report, subject to legislative authority and contractual obligations with the Province of Ontario;

  b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue to gather input from internal and external partners, including people with lived experience, and to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee annually about program implementation progress; and, 

  c)    the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, or delegate, BE AUTHORIZED to reallocate existing Municipal, Provincial or Federal funding from one Portable Housing Benefit priority household group to another priority group as necessary. (2023-S11)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

6.

Confidential

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That the Community and Protective Services Committee convene In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following:

  6.1    Personal Matters / Identifiable Individuals        
  A matter pertaining to identifiable individuals with respect to the 2024 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List – “Arts” Category.

  6.2    Personal Matters / Identifiable Individuals        
  A matter pertaining to identifiable individuals with respect to the 2024 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List – “Age Friendly” Category.

  6.3    (ADDED) Personal Matters / Identifiable Individuals        
  A matter pertaining to identifiable individuals with respect to the 2024 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List – “Sports” Category.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	Mayor J. Morgan

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

  The Community and Protective Services Committee convened In Closed Session from 4:33 PM to 4:37 PM.

  
  

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:39 PM.