Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

Report

The 4th Meeting of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

Thursday, November 03, 2022 at 3:00 P.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting - Please check the City website for current details

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, Metis and Inuit people 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.

Attendance

• PRESENT:  M. Blosh (Acting Chair), K. Coulter, A. Hames and G. Leckie and H. Lysynski (Acting Committee Clerk)

   

  ABSENT:  W. Brown, H. Duhamel and M. Toplak

   

  ALSO PRESENT:  W. Jeffery, M. McBride and O. Katolyk

   

  The meeting was called to order at 3:02 PM; it being noted that the following members were in remote attendance:  M. Blosh, K. Coulter, A. Hames and G. Leckie

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Scheduled Items

2.1

3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September 1, 2022, was received.

2.2

Council Resolution

• That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on October 17, 2022, with respect to the 3rd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, was received.

2.3

E. Prendergast Resignation

• 
  That it BE NOTED  that the resignation from E. Pendergast was received with regret.  (2022-C12)

3.

Consent

None.

4.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

None.

5.

Items for Discussion

5.1

Budget Expenditures Relating to Work Plan Matters

• That the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee held a general discussion with respect to the 2022 Budget.

5.2

Discussion - Responding to Community Outreach Needs to Canids and Other Wildlife

• That the discussion relating to responding to community outreach needs to canids and other wildlife BE POSTPONED to the next Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee meeting.

5.3

Fireworks and Impacts on Companion Animals and Wildlife

• That it BE NOTED that the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee heard a verbal update from O. Katolyk, Director, Municipal Compliance, with respect to fireworks and the potential impacts on companion animals.

5.4

Reptilia and Prohibited Animals Update

• That it BE NOTED that the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee heard a verbal update from O. Katolyk, Director, Municipal Compliance, with respect to Reptilia.

5.5

Clear Your Gear Public Awareness

• That it BE NOTED that the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee heard a verbal update from H. Lysynski, Committee Clerk, on behalf of S. Stafford, Director, Parks and Forestry, with respect to  the "Clear Your Gear" public awareness initiative.

5.6

Canid Signage Installation Update

• That it BE NOTED that the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee heard a verbal update from H. Lysynski, Committee Clerk, on behalf of S. Stafford, Director, Parks and Forestry, with respect to an update on canid signage installation.

6.

Additional Business

6.1

(ADDED) Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee 2022 Budget Recommendations

• That, the following actions be taken with respect to the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee (AWCAC) 2022 Budget:

   

  a) M. Blosh, Acting Chair, BE REQUESTED to have delegation status at the November 29,2022 Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) meeting to advise CPSC on the AWAC request for the expenditure of it's budget; and,

   

  b)  the full 2022 Budget expenditure of $1,500 BE ALLOCATED for the purchase of bird-friendly window collision tape;

   

  it being noted that the AWCAC received the attached Sub-Committee report with respect to the review of the 2022 AWCAC Budget.

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 3:29 PM.