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9TH REPORT OF THE

 

Community and Protective Services Committee

 

meeting held on July 19, 2016, commencing at 4:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, London City Hall. 

 

PRESENT:  Councillor V. Ridley (Chair), Mayor M. Brown, Councillors B. Armstrong, M. Salih and H.L. Usher; and B. Westlake-Power (Acting Secretary).

 

ABSENT:  Councillor J. Zaifman.

 

ALSO PRESENT:  A. Zuidema, J. Braam, J. Bruin, B. Coxhead, P. D’Hollander, S. Datars Bere, M. Dellamora, A. Dunbar, C. Finn, J. Fleming, S. Giustizia, K. Graham, L. Hamer, Z. Jarvis, O. Katolyk, J. Kobarda, T. Kyle, L. Livingstone, A. Macpherson, L. Marshall, B. McLaughlin, J. McKay, J. Parsons, E. Skalski, J. Smout, E. Soldo and J. Winston.

 

 

I.

CALL TO ORDER

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

II.

CONSENT ITEMS

 

2.

4th Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

 

That the 4th report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on June 23, 2016, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

3.

Property Standards Related Demolitions

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Development & Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the three proposed by-laws, as appended to the staff report dated July 19, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting on July 26, 2016, to approve the demolition of various abandoned buildings; it being noted that the effect of the by-laws will cause the City to take all necessary actions to demolish buildings and structures at 283 South Street (two buildings); 10 Grace Street; and 1474 Highbury Avenue North (two buildings) and leave the respective properties in a graded and levelled condition.  (2016-P01/P10D)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

4.

Humane Urban Wildlife Conflict Policy: Forestry Operations Wildlife Protocol

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to the Humane Urban Wildlife Conflict Policy:

 

(a)       the draft Humane Urban Wildlife Conflict Policy: Forestry Operations Wildlife Protocol BE RECEIVED for information;

 

(b)       the above-noted draft protocol BE REFERRED to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee and the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee for review and comment; and

 

(c)       the implications of the operational protocols BE MONITORED to determine potential impacts on operational efficiencies and program elements, related to the Implementation Plan of the Urban Forest Strategy; it being noted that the principles of the proposed formal protocol are currently in general practice.  (2016-P14)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

5.

Vacant Buildings Policy

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the attached proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 26, 2016, to amend Council Policy 13(2) “Enforcement by City Personnel” to add proactive enforcement provisions with respect to vacant buildings.  (2016-P01/P06)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

6.

Driver Training Program

 

That, on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, with the concurrence of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff report dated July 19, 2016,  with respect to the London Fire Department Driver Training Program, BE RECEIVED for information.(2016-F18)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

7.

Healthy Kids Community Challenge Project Funding Agreement - Template

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 19, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on July 26, 2016 to:

 

a)         authorize and approve a template Project Funding Agreement for use when providing funding to lead organizations for the implementation of community-based projects/initiatives as part of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge Project in London;

 

b)         severally delegate to the Managing Director of Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services or written designate, and to the Manager, West Area Recreation Services,  the authority to authorize and approve Project Funding Agreements using the above-noted template as well as such further and other documents that may be required in furtherance of the Project Funding Agreements.  (2016-S08)

 

8.

Response/Update to Resolutions Concerning Public Safety Matters

 

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) with respect to a draft policy to provide for the public web-posting of information pertaining to “Group C” properties (residential/lodging including, but not limited to apartments, college residences, hotels and motels) with convictions of fire code and by-law violations; it being noted that the CPSC received an information report from the Fire Chief with respect to this matter.  (2016-P16)

 

Motion Passed

 

YEAS: V. Ridley, M. Salih, H.L. Usher (3)

 

NAYS: B. Armstrong (1)

 

9.

Compassionate Cities Initiative Update

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the staff report dated July 19, 2016, with respect to an update on the London Compassionate Cities initiative, BE RECEIVED for information. (2016-M03)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

10.

Approval of the Service Manager Administration Agreement for the 2016 Social Infrastructure Fund (SIF) and Pending Assignment to HDC

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director of Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, with the concurrence of the Housing Development Corporation, London, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 19, 2016, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held July 27, 2016 to:

 

a)         approve the Service Manager Administration Agreement for the 2016 Social Infrastructure Fund (SIF) between The Corporation of the City of London and the Minister of Housing attached as Schedule “1” to the by-law; and

 

b)         authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an Agreement, substantially in the form noted above, and to the satisfaction of the Managing Director of Housing,  Social Services and Dearness Home and the City Solicitor.  (2016-L04A)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

11.

Business Licensing By-law Review - Proposed Public Participation Meeting Schedule

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development & Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following public participation meeting schedule BE APPROVED for the consideration of new business categories and revised business licensing regulations, before the Community and Protective Services Committee:

 

Nov  2016       Door-to-Door Sales; Payday Loan Lenders; Contractors

Dec  2016       Personal Service Establishments; Tobacco Vendors;

Feb  2017        Donation Bin Operators; Flea Markets

April 2017        Fireworks Sales; Pet Shops, Second Hand Shops

May 2017        Tow Truck Operators, Driving School Instructors, Parking Facilities

June 2017       Adult Entertainers/Massage Parlour Attendants;

 

it being noted that as the by-law amendments are prepared in draft form, they will be posted on the City’s web site prior to the public participation meeting;  and it being further noted that public consultation and stakeholder discussions may initiate further amendments to the Business Licensing By-law to modify, eliminate or introduce new regulations. (2016-P09)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

III.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

 

12.

Dr. C. Mackie, Medical Officer of Health and CEO, Middlesex London Health Unit

 

That the presentation from Dr. C. Mackie, Medical Officer of Health and CEO, Middlesex London Heath Unit, with respect to an update on activities and initiative, BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

IV.

ITEMS FOR DIRECTION

 

13.

6th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC), from its meeting held on June 16, 2016:

 

a)                     the establishment of new branding suggestions for the LDRRAC, in conjunction with the proposed committee name change, BE DEFERRED until such time as a name change is approved by the Municipal Council; it being noted that the LDRRAC recommendation associated with this matter reads as follows:

 

“That the London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC) Education and Awareness Sub-committee BE DIRECTED to establish new branding suggestions for the LDRRAC in conjunction with the proposed name change, for implementation in 2017; it being noted that the minutes of the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee, from its meeting held on May 5, 2016, were received”;

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider the LDRRAC as the advisory body in the development of the Community and Diversity Inclusion Strategy, with the possible addition of key community members or other stakeholders; it being noted that the LDRRAC held a general discussion with respect to this matter and referred the matter of the Community and Diversity Inclusion Strategy to their Policy and Planning Sub-committee;

 

c)         clauses 1 to 3, 5 to 10, and 12 to 18 BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

NAYS: M. Brown, M. Salih (2)

 

14.

6th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC), from its meeting held on June 23, 2016:

 

a)         the following actions be taken with respect to the Built Environment and Facilities Sub-Committee Report from its meeting held on June 13, 2016:

           

            i)          the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to respond to the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) Built Environment and Facilities Sub-Committee’s previous request, as noted in the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its session held on May 3, 2016, with respect to providing statistical data regarding 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);

 

            ii)         the following actions be taken with respect to temporary sidewalks:

 

A)        the Division Manager of Construction Administration BE REQUESTED to review the requirements for the provision of temporary sidewalks and note the following ACCAC concerns, with respect to the street widening project on Commissioners Road West, between Wonderland Road and Andover Drive:

-     there were no clear pedestrians routes along either side of the street ;

-     there was not any sidewalk closed signs along north side of street (east, or west)

-     there is a notable presence of high rise apartments along the north side of this site

-     there is a significant need for an open pedestrian route through this construction zone; and,

 

B)        the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the Built Environment and Facility Sub-Committee with reference documents and/or policies that address the need for, and provision of, temporary sidewalks;

 

b)         clauses 1, 2 and 4 – 13 BE RECEIVED.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

15.

Vehicle for Hire By-law - Proposed Regulations

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the Vehicles for Hire By-law:

 

a)         delegation requests, including those from C. Schafer, Uber Policy Manager, R. Caranci, Caranci Consulting and B. Rice, VP Business Development, Voyageur Transportation with respect to this matter, BE DEFERRED to the public participation meeting;

 

b)         on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official, the following actions be taken:

 

i)          the report dated July 16, 2016 from the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services and Chief Building Official BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the above-noted report was prepared with consideration to previously reported options and reported results of various public consultations; 

 

ii)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare a draft by-law for consideration at a public participation meeting before the Community and Protective Services Committee, in October of this year, to amend the Vehicle for Hire By-law, as follows:

 

A)        to recognize Transportation Network Companies as a form of a licensed vehicle for hire brokerage noting that passengers and drivers can only be linked via smartphone apps;

 

B)        to consolidate the various categories of driver licenses into one type including drivers who operate private vehicles for hire noting that private vehicles for hire drivers will  be limited to provide a conveyance transportation service only through prearranged orders via smartphone apps;

 

C)        to consolidate the various categories of vehicle owner licences into one type including owners of private vehicles for hire;

 

D)        to require that all drivers submit a criminal records check either individually or via a broker for the initial application; during the licence renewal period, drivers may be given the option to sign an affidavit that their previously submitted criminal records check  has not changed;

 

E)        to require that all drivers submit a driver record abstract either individually or via a broker for the initial application; during the licence renewal period, drivers will be given the option to sign an affidavit that their previously submitted abstract has not changed;

 

F)         to eliminate the English and training exam and offer an online training quiz at no cost to applicants;

 

G)        to eliminate the requirement  for a medical certificate at the application stage, noting that the Licence Manager may require a medical certificate if concerns are raised by the public;

 

H)        to require that all vehicles for hire have standard age regulations of 5 years maximum for first time application and a maximum in service age of eight years;

 

I)          to require annual Ministry of Transportation vehicle safety checks for all vehicles for hire with semi-annual safety checks for older models;

 

J)         to require that all vehicles for hire maintain working interior and forward facing cameras;

 

K)        to require common private vehicle for hire  identification in a format that can be removed for private use of vehicle;

 

L)         to remove the cap on accessible vehicles for hire and that consideration be given to reduced fees for this form of transportation service;

 

M)        to allow brokers to dispatch vehicles by a number of methods including smartphone apps, various forms of dispatch and street hail;

 

N)   to allow brokers to undertake forward facing camera downloads for insurance related purposes;

 

O)        to allow for greater flexibility of licence issuance options including quarterly licences;

 

P)        to allow for  drivers to offer reduced fares at their discretion however at no times will fares be increased above the maximum approved tariffs; brokers be permitted to negotiate fare agreements with employers, institutions associations etc.  as long as the maximum approved tariffs are not exceeded; 

 

it being noted that no change to the requirement for full time commercial insurance coverage for all vehicles for hire is proposed at this time.   (2016-P09)

 

Motion Passed

 

Voting Record:

 

Motion to defer delegations to the public participation meeting.

 

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

 

Motion to Approve report receipt and direction to prepare a by-law.

 

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

 

NAYS: M. Salih (1)

 

16.

Informal Residential Care Facility Licensing By-law

 

That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Development and Compliance Services, the following actions be taken with respect to Informal Residential Care Facilities and Services in London:

 

a)         the report dated July 19, 2016 with respect to a proposed draft by-law to provide for the licensing and regulation of Informal Residential Care Facilities and Services in the City of London BE RECEIVED;  and

 

b)         the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to hold a public participation meeting at the Community and Protective Services Committee meeting to be held on August 23, 2016, with respect to this matter; it being noted that Civic Administration has undertaken extensive consultation with various agencies involved with addressing issues regarding buildings housing vulnerable occupancies.  (2016-P09)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

17.

Thames Valley Parkway North Branch Connection Class Environmental Assessment

 

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, and the Managing Director, Parks & Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the Thames Valley Parkway North Branch Connection Class Environmental Assessment:

 

a)         the Thames Valley Parkway North Branch Connection Environmental Assessment Schedule ‘B’ Project File BE ACCEPTED;

 

b)         a Notice of Completion for the project BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk;

 

c)         the Thames Valley Parkway North Branch Connection Environmental Assessment Project File BE PLACED on public record for a 30 day review period; and,

 

d)         the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide funding in the appropriate operating budgets to provide the necessary monitoring and reporting on protection of species at risk after construction;

 

it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee received the attached presentation from A. Macpherson, Manager, Environmental and Parks Planning and S. Stanlake Wong, Stantec, a presentation from S. Levin, Chair, Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, a communication from S. Vandevoort, Director – Healthy Living, Middlesex-London Health Unit, with respect to this matter.  (2016-E20)

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

18.

The Charter for Inclusive Communities

 

That the attached Charter for Inclusive Communities, to commit to standing up for the rights and dignity of everyone, in order to promote inclusive, just and respectful communities in Canada, BE ADOPTED by London Municipal Council.  (2016-S15)

 

 

Motion Passed

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

 

V.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

 

19.

Deferred Matters List

 

That the July 2016 Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) BE RECEIVED. 

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

20.

(ADDED) 7th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

 

That the 7th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on July 13, 2016 BE RECEIVED. 

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

21.

(ADDED) STAFF REPORT - 2019 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championship Joint Bid London/Windsor

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2019 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Hockey Championship:

 

a)         the report from Tourism London, dated July 18, 2016, requesting $500,000 of financial support from the City of London to be provided to the 2019 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Hockey Championship Host Organizing Committee, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that Tourism London will provide an additional $100,000 contribution from its own operating budget; and

 

b)         approval of the $500,000 financial support noted in a) above, BE SUBJECT TO the following conditions being met:

 

i)         the Source of Financing from the Economic Development Reserve Fund being approved by Municipal Council;

 

ii)        the approval of Tourism London’s application for additional funding through the Provincial Sport Hosting funding program;

 

iii)       Tourism London seeking additional funding from other sources, including, but not limited to the Federal Government; and,

 

iv)       the City of Windsor and the City of London being awarded the 2019 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Hockey Championship.

 

Motion Passed

 

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

 

VI.

CONFIDENTIAL

 

(See Confidential Appendix to the 9th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee, enclosed for Members only.)

 

That the Community and Protective Services Committee convened in camera from 8:40 PM to 8:44 PM, after having passed a motion to do so, with respect the following matter:

 

 

C-1.

A matter being considered pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, with respect to the Awarding of the 2016 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships.

 

VII.

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:46 PM. 

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