13TH REPORT OF THE
Community
and Protective Services Committee
meeting held on June
16, 2014, commencing at 7:01 PM, in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, London
City Hall.
PRESENT: Councillor M. Brown (Chair),
Councillors B. Armstrong and J.P. Bryant and B. Westlake-Power (Secretary).
ABSENT: Councillors N. Branscombe and D. Brown.
ALSO PRESENT: Councillors P.
Hubert, S. Orser and H.L. Usher; C. Colvin, B. Coxhead, P. D’Hollander, S.
Datars Bere, J. Kobarda, G. Kotsifas, L. Livingstone, D. Menard, K. Owen, J.
Richardson and C. Smith.
Recommendation: That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary
interests were disclosed.
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Recommendation: That the 2nd Report of the
Childcare Advisory Committee, from its meeting on May 21, 2014, BE RECEIVED.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)
Recommendation: That, on the
recommendation of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and
Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment
of the Ontario Works Administrator as the Municipal Welfare Administrator for
the purpose of the Homemakers and Nurses Services Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.H.10:
a) the
attached revised proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the
Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 24, 2014 to appoint the City of
London's Administrator, pursuant to the Ontario Works Act, as the
Municipal Welfare Administrator in accordance with section 3(1) of the Homemakers
and Nurses Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.10, subject to the approval of
the Minister of Community and Social Services; and,
b) the
City Clerk BE DIRECTED to forward the by-law noted in a), above, to the
Minister of Community and Social Services for approval. (2014-C01)
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)
Recommendation: That, on the
recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children & Fire
Services, the report dated June 16, 2014 with respect to London's Homeless
Prevention System Housing Stability Fund BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the
Community and Protective Services Committee received a communication dated
June 10, 2014, from M. Laliberte, Neighbourhood Legal Services, with respect
to this matter. (2014-S14)
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)
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Recommendation: That, on the
recommendation of the Managing Director Neighbourhood, Children and Fire
Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 16,
2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held June 24, 2014
to:
a) authorize
and approve a standard form Sub-Project Funding Agreement, substantially in
the form attached to the above-noted by-law as Schedule 1, for the
Homelessness Partnering Strategy, to be entered into between The Corporation
of the City of London and various funded agencies who have been selected for
funding in accordance with the City’s Funding Agreement with Canada; and,
b) delegate
authority to the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire
Services, or designate, to execute the Sub-Project Funding Agreement,
including amendments, with funded agencies employing the standard form
Sub-Project Funding Agreement authorized and approved above, with no further
approval required from Council. (2014-L04)
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)
Recommendation: That, on the
recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City
Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood,
Children & Fire Services, with the concurrence of the Managing Director,
Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken
with respect to the addition and interior alternations to the South London
Community Centre (Tender No. 14-58):
(a) the
bid submitted by Norlon Builders London Limited at its tendered price of
$6,000,000.00 (excluding HST), for the addition and interior alterations to
the South London Community Centre, BE ACCEPTED; it being pointed out that the
bid submitted by Norlon Builders London Limited was the lowest bid received
and meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;
(b) the
contract with Cornerstone Architecture for architectural services BE
INCREASED by $22,250.00 (excluding HST); it being noted that the increase in
fees is associated with an increase in the project scope of work;
(c) the
financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing
Report attached the staff report dated June 16, 2014;
(d) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which
are necessary in connection with the project;
(e) the
approvals given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract with the contractor for the work; and
(f) the
Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute a contract or any other
documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.
(2014-L04/R05B)
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)
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Recommendation: That, on the
recommendation of the Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing
Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions
be taken with respect to the single source procurement of tires for the City
of London Fire Department heavy duty vehicles:
a) Michelin
brand tires BE ESTABLISHED as the only acceptable tire brand for the City of
London Fire Department heavy duty vehicle fleet, at an estimated annual
expenditure of approximately $50,000.00 (HST extra), for a three (3) year
period, with an option to renew the contract for two (2) additional years; it
being noted that this will be a single source contract, as per the
Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Section 14.4 e);
b) the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts
that are necessary in connection with this contract; and
c) the
approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a
formal contract or having a purchase order, or contract record relating to
the subject matter of this approval. (2014-L04A)
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)
Recommendation: That, on the
recommendation of the Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing
Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law to
amend the Fireworks By-law PW-11, as appended to the staff report dated June
16, 2014, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of June 24, 2014,
for the purpose of providing additional dates to discharge consumer fireworks
in celebration of Canada Day. (2014-C01)
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)
Recommendation: That the following actions
be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Accessibility Advisory
Committee (ACCAC), from its meeting held on May 22, 2014:
a) the
matter of the naming of Sanitorium Road BE REFERRED to the Civic
Administration, and more particularly to the Child and Youth Network, for engagement
and conversations to break down potential barriers and to assist in eliminating
stigmas specific to children’s mental health;
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the applicable Advisory
Committees to create educational materials to better inform the public with
respect to the history behind the street renaming;
c) NO
ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to clause 1, related to the proposed consideration
of the renaming of Sanitorium Road; and,
d) clauses 2 to 9 BE RECEIVED;
it being noted that Community and
Protective Services Committee received a verbal presentation from M.
Dawthorne, Chair, ACCAC.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)
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Recommendation: That, on the
recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children & Fire
Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Old East Village
Neighbourhood Safety Plan:
a)
the
report prepared by the Old East Village Neighbourhood Task Force, and
included in the staff report dated June 16, 2014, BE ENDORSED;
b)
the
Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED to support the implementation
of the three-year plan, subject to annual budget approvals; and,
c)
the
Task Force members BE THANKED AND COMMENDED by City Council for their time
and effort in developing the Plan over a period of six months in 2014.
It being noted that the Community and
Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from B.
Rankin, K. Greenaway Courey and D. Colenutt, Task Force Members. (2014-p15)
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)
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Recommendation: That the following actions
be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory
Committee (AWAC), from its meeting held on June 5, 2014:
a) clause
1 BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration and a report back
at the July 21, 2014 meeting of the Community and Protective Services
Committee; and
b) clauses 2 to 10 BE RECEIVED.
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)
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Recommendation: That, on the
recommendation of the Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing
Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions
be taken with respect to the City of London’s compliance under section
2(1)(a) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, CHAPTER
4:
a) it
BE CONFIRMED that the Municipal Council has been advised by its Fire Chief
that the City of London’s Fire Department is meeting the requirements of the
minimum acceptable model for compliance with the requirements of section
2(1)(a)Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, CHAPTER 4 to
establish a program in the municipality, which must include public education
with respect to fire safety and certain components of fire prevention;
b)
the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 16, 2014,
BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting of June 24, 2014 to delegate
authority to the Fire Chief to execute the electronic form for the
declaration of Annual Compliance in accordance with the Fire Protection and
Prevention Act, 1997; and,
c)
the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to acquire the necessary information from the
Fire Chief in order to confirm the information required from municipalities
regarding contact information, recovery of post fire costs, Mutual Aid and
Automatic Aid Agreements and provision of fire suppression services;
it being noted that the Fire Chief will
confirm the London Fire Department’s information in accordance with the
requirements of the applicable legislation. (2014-P16)
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)
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Recommendation: That the communication of
S. Tucker, 3391 Settlement Trail, with respect to street parking and sidewalk
option concerns in the area of École Marie-Curie BE REFERRED to the Civic
Administration for consideration and stakeholder consultation, with a report
back to the appropriate Standing Committee, as soon as possible, in order
that any potential changes can be implemented prior to the next school year;
it being pointed out that Mr. Tucker may request delegation status at the
time the related staff report is submitted to the Committee. (2014-T02)
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Motion
Passed
YEAS:
J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)
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None.
The
meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM.