I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interest were disclosed.

2.

Election of Vice-Chair for the term ending November 30, 2016

That Councillor J. Zaifman BE APPOINTED Vice Chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee for the term ending November 30, 2016.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

Voting Record:

Motion to approve Councillor H.L. Usher as Vice Chair

Motion Failed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, H.L. Usher (2)

NAYS: V. Ridley, M. Salih, J. Zaifman (3)

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

3.

7th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

That the 7th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention held on November 19, 2015, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

4.

1st Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on December 3, 2015:

a)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide a presentation (or information) to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee with respect to the current requirements in pest, rodent and wildlife control specifically related to the inclusion of humane removal practices that would be in keeping with the City’s Humane Urban Wildlife Conflict Policy, both enacted and under development; and,

b)         clauses 1 to 7 and 9, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

5.

7th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee from its meeting held on November 11, 2015:

a)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide ongoing updates to the London Housing Advisory Committee with respect to the review of the Municipal Act and how it may affect the Land Transfer Tax; it being noted that a press release dated October 27, 2015, from the Ontario Real Estate Association with respect to this matter, was received;

b)            the attached submission from the London Housing Advisory Committee with respect to the feedback requested by the Mayor’s Advisory Panel on Poverty, BE FORWARDED to the Mayor’s Advisory Panel on Poverty for consideration in their recommendations; and,

c)            clauses 1 to 3, 5 and 7 to 10, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

6.

Annual Emergency Management Program Update

That, on the recommendation of the of Managing Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2015 Emergency Management Program:

a)         the proposed By-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 15, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 4, 2016 to:

i)          adopt the Emergency Management Program including the London Emergency Response Plan as set out in Schedule “A” of the By-law; and,

ii)         Repeal By-law A.-7212-17; and,

b)            the above-noted Report, including the details of the 2014 London Emergency Management Program, BE RECEIVED.  (2015-P03)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

7.

Agreement with Huff N' Puff Seniors Fitness Association of London, Ontario, for Access to Recreation Facilities

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services and the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the proposed By-Law, as appended to the staff report dated December 15, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 4, 2016 to:

a)          approve the terms and conditions of the Agreement (Schedule 1 of the By-law) between The Corporation of the City of London and Huff  N’ Puff Seniors Fitness Association, London, Ontario, with respect to priority booking and reduced rates at approved City Facilities for seniors’ recreation programming; and,

b)          authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement.  (2015-L04A)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

8.

RFP 15-22 Supply, Delivery and Various Services for Incontinence Products at the Dearness Home

That, on the recommendation of the Administrator, Dearness Home with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and the Director, Financial Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for the supply, delivery and various services for incontinence products for the residents at the Dearness Home:

a)          the submission received by SCA North America-Canada Inc.,1275 North Service Road, Suite 800, Oakville, ON L6M 3G4, distributed by Cardinal Health, a price cost guarantee of $1.42 per resident per day amounting to $125 946.90 annually, including H.S.T., plus a $6,000 sign-on bonus by SCA North America-Canada Inc., to be paid out 3 months after initiating the contract, with an additional 1% annual rebate paid out by Cardinal Health with the following financial schedule:

i)    Year 1 $ 118 687.43, plus H.S.T.;

ii)   Year 2 $ 124 687.43, plus H.S.T.;

iii)  Year 3 $ 124 687.43, plus H.S.T.;

with the option of a two (2) year renewal, BE ACCEPTED;

b)          the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this purchase; 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.  (2015-F18)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

9.

Amendments to Existing Municipal Contribution Agreements (MCA) for Affordable Housing Including MCA with 8999872 Canada Ltd.

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to amendments to the existing Municipal Contribution Agreements (MCA) for Affordable Housing, including MCA with 8999872 Canada Ltd.:

a)         with respect to the affordable housing project with 8999872 Canada Ltd.;

i)       the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 15, 2015 as Appendix A, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 4, 2016, to authorize amendments to Municipal Contribution Agreement substantially in the form of the Amending Agreement and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and in accordance with Municipal Housing Facilities By-Law No A.-5814-11;

ii)      the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the above-noted Amending Agreement; and,

b)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated December 15, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 4, 2016, to delegate the authority to approve the amendments to existing Municipal Contribution Agreements established through various Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program (AHP), investing in Affordable Housing (IAH), as well as Municipal Convert to Rent and Rehabilitation program agreements to the Housing Development Corporation, London; it being noted that any amendments will require the approval of the City of London Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home as Service Manager, and that the amendments would not alter capital contributions or the number of affordable housing units to be supplied.  (2015-S11)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

10.

Trade-Mark Licence Agreement for "Canada's Clean50 Top 15 Project" Award Honorees’

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the proposed By-law, as appended to the staff report dated December 15, 2015, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 4, 2016, to:

a)         approve the Trade-Mark Licence Agreement for “Canada’s Clean50 Top 15 Project” Award Honorees’ between Delta Management Group Corporation and The Corporation of the City of London; and,

b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement.  (2015-M09)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

11.

Update on the East Community Centre Project

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Directors of Parks and Recreation and Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the report dated December 15, 2015, with respect to an update on the East Community Centre Project, BE RECEIVED.  (2015-R05)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

12.

Architect to Act as Prime Consultant for the East London Community Centre

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the contract for the Prime Consultant for the East London Community Centre:

a)          the proposal submitted by MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Ltd., 202-19 Duncan Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3H1, to act as Prime Consultant for the East Community Centre for a fee of $962,200.00 (excluding H.S.T.) BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the proposal submitted by MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Ltd. was deemed to provide the best technical and financial value to the Corporation, meets the City’s requirements in all areas and acceptance is in compliance with Section 15.2 of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

b)          the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated December 15, 2015;

c)          the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in connection with the project;

d)          the approval hereby given BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the consultant for the work; and,

e)          the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations.  (2015-F18)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

13.

London's Child and Youth Network - Family Centred Service System Impact Assessment

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the Child and Youth Network’s Family Centred Service System Impact Assessment update, as appended to the staff report dated December 15, 2015, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, E. Smith, Program Administrator, Ontario Early Years Centre, London West, H. Gerrits, Manager of Early Years, Thames Valley District School Board, H. Goulart, Principal, Wilton Grove Public School and Vicki, resident of Westmount, with respect to this matter.  (2015-S12)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

14.

Business Licensing By-law L-6 - Refreshment Vehicles (Food Trucks)

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Business Licensing By-law L-6, with respect to Refreshment Vehicles (Food Trucks):

a)          the revised attached by-law to amend L-6 Business Licensing BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on January 4, 2016 to amend the regulations for refreshment vehicles (Food Trucks) operating on City streets and parks to provide for:

i)       administrative updates

ii)      removal of limits for the number of licenses permitted annually;

iii)      the distribution of food products; and,

iv)     potential revisions to separation distances from eating establishments;

b)          the following food truck- related matters BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Service Committee (CPSC) for a report, in conjunction with the impending comprehensive By-law L-6 Business Licensing review:

i)            Business Improvement Association membership and/or participation;

ii)           Requiring an annual report from staff;

iii)          pre-approval of license potential;

iv)         parking payment options; and,

v)          operating near closed restaurants;

c)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back on the license fee structure at a future meeting of the CPSC; it being noted that the CPSC would like to see a reduced fee that keeps cost recovery in mind;

it being noted that the CPSC received a communication dated November 26, 2015, from C. Spalding, with respect to this matter;

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions in connection therewith.  (2015-L01A)

Motion Passed

Voting Record:

Motion to approve an amendment to By-law, L-6 Business Licensing By-Law on the following matters:

-           Remove the cap on annual licenses

-           Distribution of food products.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (4)

NAYS: M. Salih (1)

Motion for a report back in conjunction with impending comprehensive By-law L6 review.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, J. Zaifman (4)

NAYS: H.L. Usher (1)

Motion to request a report back on the fee structure.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

Motion to Open Public Participation Meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

Motion close Public Participation Meeting.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

Motion to reduce the annual license fee to $350.

Motion Failed

YEAS: M. Salih, J. Zaifman (2)

NAYS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, H.L. Usher (3).

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

15.

7th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Accessibility Advisory Committee 7th Report from its meeting held on November 26, 2015:

a)       the following actions be taken with respect to the Independent Living Centre London and Area Access Guide, a guide detailing the accessibility of various locations throughout the City of London:

i)           it BE NOTED that the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) members were encouraged to follow-up directly with the Independent Living Centre if they wish to volunteer in the updating of the Guide, with periodic updates to the ACCAC;

ii)          the Independent Living Centre BE ENCOURAGED to consider involving a professional accessible consultant during this process; and,

iii)         it BE NOTED that a communication from R. Westelaken, Program Coordinator, Independent Living Centre London and Area, with respect to this matter, was received;

c)            the attached 2016 Work Plan for the Accessibility Advisory Committee BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for consideration; and,

d)            clauses 1 to 11, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

16.

11th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 11th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC) from its meeting held on November 19, 2015:

a)          the following actions be taken with respect to the Community Diversity and Inclusion Plan:

i)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update and a presentation to the LDRRAC with respect to London Diversity and Inclusion plan as part of the strategic plan;

ii)           the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the establishment of a Diversity Officer to provide support for internal and external inquiries related to subjects such as gender equity, sexual orientation, race, accessibility and equity; and,

iii)          the minutes of the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee from its meeting held on November 5, 2015, BE RECEIVED.

b)        b)         clauses 1 to 3 and 5 to 17, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

17.

Community Facility Repurposing Strategy

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake the necessary actions to close and demolish Glen Cairn Arena after the completion of the 2018 arena season; it being noted that Community and Protective Services Committee received a revised staff report dated December 15, 2015, with respect to this matter.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

18.

Donation of End of Life Cycle Firefighter Equipment

That the City of London’s “end of life cycle” firefighter equipment (bunker and ancillary) BE DONATED to GlobalFire, on an ongoing basis; it being noted that GlobalFire is a registered Canadian charity, which operates programs designed to strengthen the delivery of emergency services in developing countries, its programs are operated through the provision of equipment, medicine, and supplies and the delivery of training packages, at no cost to the recipients; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached communication from the London Professional Fire Fighters Association and heard a verbal delegation from C. Lester, GlobalFire, with respect to this matter.  (2015-F11A)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

19.

Taxicab and Limousine Licensing By-law

That the City Solicitor BE REQUESTED to report back at the February 2016 Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) meeting, with respect to the Taxicab and Limousine Licensing By-law, as an update to the information contained in the September 2008 report that was submitted to the Environment and Transportation Committee, to allow the CPSC to consider all relevant information regarding this matter at the same meeting.  (2015-P09)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

20.

Noise By-law Complaints

That the Civic Administration, in consultation with London Police Services, BE REQUESTED to review and report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee meeting in February 2016, with respect to by-law complaints received and investigated in 2014 and 2015, with a specific focus on noise by-law complaints; it being noted that when the comprehensive review of the noise by-law was undertaken in 2008, the Municipal Council directed that a joint agency model of enforcement of the noise by-law be implemented.  (2015-P01)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

21.

Change of Date – February 23, 2016 CPSC Meeting

That the Community and Protective Services Committee meeting originally scheduled for February 23, 2016 BE CHANGED to February 17, 2016 at 4:00 PM.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

22.

Deferred Matter List

That the December 2015 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the following matters have been removed from the Deferred Matters List:

-       #2 - 10 Minute Grace Period Related to Parking Enforcement; and,

-       #4 - Emergency Management Program.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher, J. Zaifman (5)

VI.

ADJOURNMENT