Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

12th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

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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, Métis and Inuit 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.

PRESENT:

• Councillors E. Peloza (Chair), 
• S. Stevenson, 
• J. Pribil, 
• C. Rahman, 
• D. Ferreira, 
• and S. Lewis (Acting Mayor) 

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillors S. Franke, H. McAllister and S. Trosow; A.L. Barbon, C. Cooper, K. Dickins, D. Escobar, M. Feldberg, K. Green, A. Hovius, O. Katolyk, J. Lopez, J.P. McGonigle, C. Smith, L. Stewart
   
  Remote Attendance: Councillor D. Ferreira and S. Hillier; E. Bennett, M. Schulthess and P. Yeoman
   
  The meeting was called to order at 4:02 PM; it being noted that Councillor D. Ferreira was in remote attendance.

   

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That Items 2.1, 2.2 and 2.5 BE APPROVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis (Acting Mayor), E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.1

4th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 4th Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on June 22, 2023:

  a)    the attached presentation, from K. Al Tarhuni, MyGREEN Taxi, with respect to Accessible Taxi Cabs, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for review and a report back to a future meeting of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee and the Community and Protective Services Committee with options related to vehicles for hire and accessible transportation; it being noted that the above-noted presentation, as well as the communication, as appended to the Agenda, from K. Al Tarhuni, with respect to this matter, was received; and,

  b)    clauses 1.1 and 3.1 to 3.7, BE RECEIVED.

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.2

Active Transportation Fund for Stoney Creek Pathway Connection to the Thames Valley Parkway - Contribution Agreement

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated July 18, 2023, related to a Contribution Agreement for an Active Transportation Fund for Stoney Creek Pathway Connection to the Thames Valley Parkway:

  a)    the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 25, 2023, to:

  i)    approve the Contribution Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between His Majesty the King in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and The Corporation of the City of London, for the provision of funding under the Active Transportation Fund, substantially in the form as appended to the above-noted by-law;
  ii)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Contribution Agreement; 
  iii)    delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, or their written delegate, to approve any amending agreements to the above-noted Agreement, provided the amending agreements do not increase the indebtedness or liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London under the Agreement;
  iv)    authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute any amending agreements approved by the Deputy City manager, Environment and Infrastructure; and,
  v)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, or their written delegate, to execute any financial reports required under the above-noted Agreement and to undertake all administrative, financial, and reporting acts necessary in connection with the Agreement; and,

  b)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this matter. (2023-T10)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.5

Municipal Contribution Agreement for Vision SOHO Alliance

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report, dated July 18, 2023, BE INTRODUCED at the Council meeting to be held on July 25, 2023, to: 

  a)    approve a Contribution Agreement to be entered into between The Corporation of the City of London and each member of the Vision SOHO Alliance, as appended to the above-noted by-law;

  b)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development to approve amendments to the above-noted Contribution Agreement;

  c)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development to approve and execute the Tenant Placement Agreement prior to first occupancy of each building development by the members of the Vision SOHO Alliance; and,

  d)    authorize the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development to execute the above-noted Contribution Agreement, as may be appended by the Deputy City manager, Planning and Economic Development, pursuant to their authority under section b) of this by-law. (2023-S11)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.3

Housing Stability Services 2023-24 Contract Amendments

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated July 18, 2023, related to Housing Stability Services 2023-24 Contract Amendments:

  a)    the contract amendments BE APPROVED, at a total estimated cost of $2,098,650 (including HST), for the period of April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, to administer Housing Stability Services programs, as per The Corporation of the City of London Procurement Policy Section 20.3 e) ii) to the service providers outlined in Schedule 1 of the staff report, dated July 18, 2023:

  b)    the matter of a one-time funding allocation of up to $374,210 to London Cares Homeless Response Services BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to provide information as to how the concerns raised as part of the neighbourhood engagement are addressed and the security staffing rationale during off-hours, at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 25, 2023;

  c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to this project; and,

  d)    the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation amending existing Purchase of Service Agreements with each program. (2023-S11)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  Additional Votes:

  
  
• Moved by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That the motion BE AMENDED in part b) to read as follows:

  "b)      the matter of a one-time funding allocation of up to $374,210 to London Cares Homeless Response Services BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to provide information as to how the concerns raised as part of the neighbourhood engagement are addressed and the security staffing rationale during off-hours, at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 25, 2023;"

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis (Acting Mayor), S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Nays: (1)	E. Peloza

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 1)
• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  Motion to approve parts a), c), and d) of the clause.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis (Acting Mayor), E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.4

Primary Care Recruitment, Transition into Practice and Retention Program Funding Request

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated July 18, 2023, related to the Primary Care Recruitment, Transition into Practice and Retention Program Funding Request:

  a)    the Middlesex London Ontario Health Team - Primary Care Recruitment report and presentation, as appended to the Agenda, BE RECEIVED; and,

  b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review opportunities through the Rethink Zoning process to facilitate the establishment of Team Based Family Care facilities, not withstanding our policies locating major office uses in the downtown core, and consistent with the new provincial guidelines expecting physicians to set up in groups of six or more for Team Based Care. (2023-S08)

  
  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  Additional Votes:

  
  
• Moved by: E. Peloza
  Seconded by: S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

  Motion to approve the following:

  "the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review opportunities through the Rethink Zoning process to facilitate the establishment of Team Based Family Care facilities, not withstanding our policies locating major office uses in the downtown core, and consistent with the new provincial guidelines expecting physicians to set up in groups of six or more for Team Based Care."

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis (Acting Mayor), E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)
• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: S. Stevenson

  Motion to approve the following:

  "That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated July 18, 2023, related to the Primary Care Recruitment, Transition into Practice and Retention Program Funding Request:

  a)    the Middlesex London Ontario Health Team - Primary Care Recruitment report and presentation, as appended to the Agenda, BE RECEIVED;"

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis (Acting Mayor), E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)
• Moved by: D. Ferreira
  Seconded by: S. Stevenson

  Motion to approve part b) and c) of the staff recommendation, as follows:

  "b)    the City’s financial contribution BE APPROVED from the Economic Development Reserve Fund in the amount of $80,000 per year for 3 years, and, 

  c)    the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts which are necessary in relation to Middlesex London Ontario Health Team - Primary Care Recruitment Program."

  
  

  Yeas: (2)	J. Pribil, and D. Ferreira
  Nays: (4)	S. Lewis (Acting Mayor), E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, and C. Rahman

  
  
  
  Motion Failed (2 to 4)

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

Revised Process for City Board Representative on Museum London Board

• Moved by: J. Pribil
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That the matter of a City of London representative on the Museum London Board BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for consideration of an appointment; it being noted that the members of Council will be advised of the opportunity; it being further noted that a verbal delegation from S. Padfield, Board Chair, Museum London and the communication, as appended to the Agenda, from J. Bevan, Executive Director and S. Padfield, Board Chair, Museum London, with respect to this matter, were received. (2023-C05)

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis (Acting Mayor), E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

  Additional Votes:

  
  
• Moved by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: C. Rahman

  Motion to approve delegation status for representatives from Museum London to be heard at this meeting.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis (Acting Mayor), E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.2

Thames Pool Condition Update and Repair Options

• Moved by: S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)
  Seconded by: J. Pribil

  That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the following actions with respect to the Thames Pool:

  a)    proceed with the process to decommission Thames Pool;

  b)    undertake a community consultation with respect to implementing potential new amenities in Thames Park, including but not limited to, pickleball courts, basketball courts, or other amenities;

  c)    undertake a review of the feasibility of a new spray pad installation in Thames Park or in Wortley on the Village Green, in consultation with the community on preferred location;

  d)    undertake a feasibility study for the location of a potential new indoor pool opportunity including; Murray Park, Rowntree Park, and other appropriate city owned properties within the same general geographic service catchment area as Thames Pool;

  e)   continue to work with the community to provide transportation opportunities to other aquatic facilities; and,

  f)    parts b), c), d) and e), above, not exceed a combined budget of $1.92 million, consistent with the lowest cost temporary repair option for the current Thames Pool location outlined in the staff report, dated July 18, 2023;

  it being noted that any costs associated with part a), related to any required demolition of decommissioning the existing pool, are not included in the $1.92 million noted above;

  it being further noted that the communications, as appended to the Added Agenda, from M. Boyle and D. Keilholz, with respect to this matter, were received. (2023-R05C)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	S. Lewis (Acting Mayor), E. Peloza, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Nays: (1)	S. Stevenson

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 1)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1

(ADDED) 7th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee

• Moved by: S. Stevenson
  Seconded by: D. Ferreira

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on July 6, 2023:

  a)    the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee with an update on zoning for zoos and mobile zoos, at its next meeting;
  it being noted that the Notice of Planning Application, dated June 14, 2023, from the ReThink Zoning Project Team, related to Zoning By-law Changes for the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law - ReThink Zoning, was received;

  b)    the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to attend the next Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee meeting to update the committee on Green Week, including but not limited to the following, as it may impact migratory and nesting birds: 

  i)    how they plan yard waste schedules;
  ii)    what the process is for determining the schedule; and, 
  iii)    is it possible to look at different times or days for Green Week; and,

  c)    clauses 1.1, 3.1, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  S. Lewis (Acting Mayor), E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

6.

Confidential

• Moved by: C. Rahman
  Seconded by: S. Stevenson

  That the Community and Protective Services Committee convene In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following:

  6.1    Personal Matters/ Identifiable Individual        

  A matter pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, with respect to the Awarding of the 2023 Queen Elizabeth Scholarships.

  
  

  Yeas: (5)	E. Peloza, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, D. Ferreira, and C. Rahman
  Absent: (1)	S. Lewis (Acting Mayor)

  
  
  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

  The Community and Protective Services Committee convened In Closed Session from 7:48 PM to 7:51 PM.

  
  

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.