I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

Recommendation:  That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

2nd Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  That the 2nd Report of the Childcare Advisory Committee, from its meeting on May 21, 2014, BE RECEIVED.

3.

Introduction of By-law to Appoint the Ontario Works Administrator as the Municipal Welfare Administrator Under the Homemakers and Nurses Services Act, R.S.O 1990. c. H.10

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)

4.

London's Homeless Prevention System Housing Stability Fund

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)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)

5.

Homelessness Partnering Strategy - Designated Communities - Sub-Project Funding Agreement

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)

6.

Addition and Interior Alterations to the South London Community Centre Project No. P126- RC2751 Tender No. 14-58

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)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)

7.

Tires for Fire Department Heavy Duty Vehicles - Single Source Procurement

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)

8.

Amendment of Fireworks By-law PW-11

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)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

9.

5th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

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. 

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)

10.

Old East Village Neighbourhood Safety Plan

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)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

11.

7th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

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.

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)

12.

Information Request - Ontario Fire Marshal

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)

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)

13.

S. Tucker, 3391 Settlement Trail - Street Parking - École Marie-Curie

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) 

Motion Passed

YEAS: J.P. Bryant, B. Armstrong, M. Brown (3)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

VI.

ADJOURNMENT