I.

CALL TO ORDER

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

2.

Naming Rights, Sponsorship, and Advertising for City of London Recreation Facilities

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Parks and Recreation and the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the implementation of a Naming Rights, Sponsorship, and Advertising Program for City of London recreation facilities:

a)         the proposal submitted by LK Promotions and Advertising and Global Spectrum Facility Management L.P. (hereinafter collectively known as LK Promotions and Advertising), 99 Dundas Street, London, Ontario, to implement a Naming Rights, Sponsorship, and Advertising Program for City of London Recreation Facilities BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the proposal submitted by LK Promotions and Advertising scored the highest overall during the evaluation and the proposal was the most competitive of the three proposals received;

b)         the proposed by-law appended to the staff report dated April 26, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016 to:

i)              authorize and approve an Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and LK Promotions and Advertising, for the implementation of a Naming Rights, Sponsorship, and Advertising Program for City of London Recreation Facilities, attached as Schedule 1 to the by-law;

ii)             approve delegated authority with respect to the above-noted Agreement; and,

iii)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement authorized and approved in b)i), above; and,

c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project. (2016-R05/F21)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (4)

3.

Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan Accomplishments and Update Strategy

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, and the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the report dated April 26, 2016, with respect to Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan, accomplishments and update of the Strategy BE RECEIVED.  (2016-R04)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (4)

4.

London Strengthening Neighbourhoods Strategy 2017-2020 Community Engagement Plan

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Strengthening Neighbourhoods Strategy 2017-2020, Community Engagement Plan:

a)         the Civic administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with the engagement process as outlined in the staff report dated April 26, 2016, to develop the above-noted Strategy; and,

b)         the Civic administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with the Neighbourhood Decision Making Pilot project.  (2016-R08)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (4)

5.

Fire Station Alerting Radios - Life Cycle Replacement

That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the following actions be taken with respect to Fire Station Alerting Radios - Life Cycle Replacement:

a)         the proposal submitted from Harris Canada Systems Inc. (Harris), for the supply and delivery of Fire Station alerting radios, at the proposed price of $151,205.46 (H.S.T. extra), BE ACCEPTED on a single source basis, as per the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Sections 14.4(d) and 14.4(e);

b)         the funding for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the attached, revised, Sources of Financing Report;

c)         the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this contract; and,

d)         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.(2016-F17)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (4)

6.

Investment in Affordable Housing - 2014 Extension (IAH-E) Year 3: Proposal Recommendation for 27 Centre Street

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, as the Executive Lead, and the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC), the following actions be taken with respect to the project proposal received under the Investment in Affordable Housing Program RFP 15-14 from Escalade Property Corporation, for the proposed affordable housing project located at 27 Centre St. London:

a)         the proposed by-law, appended to the staff report dated April 26, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016 to:

i)              authorize a Municipal Contribution Agreement substantially in the form of the Municipal Contribution Agreement appended to the by-law; and,

ii)             authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the said Agreement; it being noted that this matter remains a requirement of Council while the assignment of the IAH Administration Agreement to HDC is pending final approval;

b)         the federal/provincial Investment in Affordable Housing for the 2014 Extension (IAH-E) allocation of approximately $69,009 per unit, for forty-six (46) new affordable rental units for a total federal/provincial allocation of $3,174,445, BE APPROVED;

c)         the above-noted project proposals BE FORWARDED to the Province for program funding approval under the Investment in Affordable Housing (2014 Extension) Program Year 3, 2016 allocation;

d)         the municipal repayable loan allocation of $41,000 per unit for the above noted forty-six (46) affordable rental units, plus additional funding of $5,000 per unit to support six (6) units being made accessible, for a total municipal repayable loan allocation of $1,916,000 at an interest rate of 2% annually (not compounded), BE APPROVED; and,

e)         the funding for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated April 26, 2016. (2016-S11/F11)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (4)

7.

Amendments to the Fireworks By-law

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, appended to the staff report dated April 26, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 3, 2016 to amend the Fireworks By-law PW-11.  (2016-C01A)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (4)

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

8.

3rd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3^rd Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) from its meeting held on March 24, 2016:

a)            the following actions be taken with respect to the Built Environment and Facilities Sub-Committee (BEFSC) Report:

i)             the following actions be taken with respect to the new Southwest Community Centre (SCC):

a)         the London Transit Commission (LTC) BE ENCOURAGED to consider providing transit access to the above-noted Centre at its Southdale Road entrance, prior to its opening;

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider traffic lights and/or a pedestrian crosswalk on Southdale Road in proximity to the building, prior to its opening; and,

c)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to review the Facility Accessibility Design Standard (FADS), section 4.2.7 with respect to the provision of a variable-height change table within any barrier-free washroom or change room provided; it being noted that presently FADS 4.2.7 simply requires that an accessible individual washroom “shall incorporate a change table” at a height no greater than 865mm (34 inch);

ii)            the attached document entitled “Resource Summary for Accessibility Standards” BE ADDED on the Accessibility Advisory Committee page on the City website, for information;

iii)           the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the BEFSC with statistical data regarding the recorded trip usage of accessible cabs (relative to Schedule A, clauses 2.2 c and 2.2 d of the L-129-51, Licensing By-law) for review, as this information may provide the BEFSC with better feedback on how well the existing program and ratio are working; and,

iv)           it BE NOTED that the BEFSC minutes from its meeting held on February 4, 2016, were received;

b)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Mental Health Working Group (MHWG) Reports:

i)             M. Dawthorne BE APPOINTED as the Lead for the MHWG;

ii)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to contact the Chair of ACCAC to clarify the request and/or outstanding questions with respect to the existing mental health initiative programs; it being noted that the recommendation of the ACCAC read as follows:

“the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update to the MHWG on the status of any existing mental health initiatives, programs, or undertakings, including workplace accommodations”;

iii)           the following Working Mission Statement for the MHWG BE ENDORSED:

“To identify and advise on the removal of barriers for people with mental health challenges or mental illness in accessing municipal services, facilities or employment; with a goal towards stigma reduction; increased access to services, and more effective service delivery”; and,

iv)           it BE NOTED that the Mental Health Working Group minutes from its meetings held on February 4 and March 14, 2016, respectively, were received;

it being noted that this item is identified on the approved Accessibility Advisory Committee 2016 Work Plan;

c)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Policy Sub-Committee Report:

i)          the attached recommendations from the ACCAC, BE FORWARDED the Mayor's Poverty Panel for consideration; and,

ii)         it BE NOTED that the Policy Sub-Committee minutes from its meeting held on March 14, 2016, were received; and,

d)         clauses 1 and 2 and 6 to 11, BE RECEIVED.

Voting Record:

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (4)

Motion to direct the Civic Administration to contact the Accessibility Advisory Committee Chair with respect to mental health initiative programs.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (4)

9.

5th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) from its meeting held on April 7, 2016:

a)            the attached 2016 Work Plan for the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee BE APPROVED;

b)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider consulting and working with the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee in the development of any educational initiatives taken with respect to companion animal matters, including the humane treatment of animals; it being noted that the Municipal Council resolution from its meeting held on April 5, 2016 with respect to the tethering and chaining of animals, was received;

c)         the following proposed Terms of Reference amendments for the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee BE REFERRED to the City Clerk for consideration as part of the Advisory Committee Comprehensive Review:

i)              the Urban League of London position be eliminated and an Animal Rescue Group be added in its place;

ii)             the London Veterinarian Association position be eliminated and a Member-at-Large be added in its place; and,

iii)            the London Humane Society position be eliminated and a Wildlife Rehabilitator/Naturalist be added in its place;

            it being noted that several attempts to recruit members under the existing definitions in a), b) and c) above, have been unsuccessful and these positions have consistently been vacant throughout the entire history of the AWAC; it being further noted that these amendments will provide much needed support for the AWAC; and,

d)         clauses 1 to 5, 7 and 9 BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (4)

10.

4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee from its meeting held on April 6, 2016:

a)            the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 1, 2016 to the Community and Protective Services Committee, from S. Datars Bere, Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, with respect to the community response to situations of potential vulnerable occupancies:

i)              the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the development of broader options to support the provision of care and supervision standards for vulnerable persons;

ii)             that Municipal Council BE REQUESTED to direct the Civic Administration to research options to improve the care and supervision of vulnerable persons, in unlicensed group homes; and,

it being noted that the London Housing Advisory Committee received a verbal presentation from J. Schlemmer, Executive Director, Neighbourhood Legal Services and S. Datars Bere, Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, with respect to this matter;

b)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update with respect to supporting the community response to Syrian Newcomers to the London Housing Advisory Committee at a future meeting of the London Housing Advisory Committee; it being noted that the staff report from S. Datars Bere, Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home dated February 17, 2016 to the Community and Protective Services Committee, with respect to this matter, was received; and,

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

d)         the attached submission from J. Schlemmer, Executive Director, Neighbourhood and Legal Services, with respect to clause a) above, relating to vulnerable occupancies BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration in conjunction with the report being drafted with respect to this matter; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a verbal delegation J. Schlemmer relating to this matter

Voting Record:

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (4)

Motion to approve a delegation from J. Schlemmer.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (4)

11.

Community Centre Room and Gymnasium Rentals

The Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services with respect to potential actions to ensure that City facilities are financially accessible to everyone, through the waiving of or reduction of rental fees for community centre rooms and gymnasiums and the related financial impacts of any such proposal.  (2016-R05B)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (4)

12.

Additional (if Needed) 2016 Meeting Dates for the Community and Protective Services Committee

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following additional “as needed” Community and Protective Services Committee meeting dates BE APPROVED:

                                    June 15, 2016 (4 PM)

                                    September 28, 2016 (6:30 PM)

                                    October 26, 2016 (6:30 PM)  (2016-A02)

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (4)

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

13.

Deferred Matters List

That the April 2016 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

YEAS: B. Armstrong, V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (4)

VI.

ADJOURNMENT