Community and Protective Services Committee

Report

Meeting #:	12th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services
Date:	Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 4:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers

PRESENT:

• Councillors M. Cassidy,
• V. Ridley,
• B. Armstrong,
• M. Salih,
• P. Squire,
• and Mayor M. Brown

ALSO PRESENT:

• ​Councillor J. Helmer; K. Broderick, J. Bunn, S. Datars Bere, M. Dellamora, G. Kotsifas, D. MacRae, J.P. McGonigle, M. Ribera, M. Schultess, C. Smith, S. Stafford and B. Westlake-Power

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Consent

2.1

Age Friendly London Progress Report 2018

• Moved by: B. Armstrong
  Seconded by: Mayor M. Brown

  That it BE NOTED that the staff report dated August 14, 2018, with respect to the Age Friendly London Progress Report 2018, was received. (2018-S12)

  
  

  Yeas: (4)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (4 to 0)

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

London and Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors

• Moved by: Mayor M. Brown
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  That the delegation from J. Peaire, with respect to the London and Middlesex Housing Corporation Board of Directors, BE RECEIVED. (2018-C12)

  
  

  Yeas: (5)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, P. Squire, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.2

7th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meeting held on July 26, 2018:

  a)            the motion from the Policy Sub-Committee report, from the meeting held on July 10, 2018, with respect to Municipal Council being requested to fully endorse the Outdoor Event Guide, in its entirety, and require that all events held on city-owned land be required to implement all points BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for review and a report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee in enough time for possible implementation prior to the next events season;

  b)            that the following actions be taken with respect to the Built Environment Sub-Committee report from its meeting held on July 23, 2018:

  i)             the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to update the Complete Streets Design Manual to include the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC), the Transportation Advisory Committee and the Cycling Advisory Committee in the stakeholder map; and,

  ii)            the Civic Administration BE ADVISED of the following comments from the ACCAC with respect to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan:

  ·         there should be more accessible programming through partnerships with other community agencies provided;

  ·         there should be consistency and persistence when providing programming; it being noted that it may take time to build up a clientele and will require advertising throughout the community;

  ·         the Master Plan should include the Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS) in the list of council-endorsed/approved initiatives; and,

  ·         it should be ensured that all parks and recreation facilities are included in the FADS document;

  it being noted that the remainder of the Built Sub-Committee report was received;

  c)            the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) supports, in principle, the idea of issuing wristbands to children with special needs who attend Storybook Gardens in order to communicate to staff that extra assistance may be required; it being noted that the ACCAC wishes to be consulted throughout this development and implementation of this system;

  d)            a representative from the Committee of Adjustment BE REQUESTED to attend a future meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee in order to speak to how often items come before the Committee that are accessibility-related and how best to ensure that the accessibility lens is applied to these situations;

  it being noted that the Notice of Decision from the Committee of Adjustment Submission No.: A.088/18, submitted to the agenda by A. Forrest, was received; and,

  e)            clauses 1.1, 3.1 to 3.3, 5.3, 6.1 and 6.2, BE RECEIVED;

  it being noted that a verbal delegation from M. Cairns, Accessibility Advisory Committee, was received with respect to this matter.

  
  Motion Passed

  Voting Record:

  
  
• Moved by: P. Squire
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  Motion to approve part a).

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, P. Squire, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)
• Moved by: V. Ridley
  Seconded by: Mayor M. Brown

  Motion to approve part b).

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, P. Squire, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)
• Moved by: V. Ridley
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  Motion to approve the remainder of the clause.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, P. Squire, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.3

8th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

• Moved by: V. Ridley
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That the 8th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on July 19, 2018, BE RECEIVED;

  it being noted that the attached presentation from F. Cassar, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, with respect to this matter, was received.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, P. Squire, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.4

(ADDED) 8th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

• Moved by: Mayor M. Brown
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 8th Report of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from its meeting held on August 2, 2018:

  a)            the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed amendments to the London Animal Control By-law PH-3:

  i)             the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee(AWAC) regarding amendments to the London Animal Control By-law PH-3, as previously submitted by the AWAC, as soon as possible;

  ii)              the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the AWAC believes there is some urgency with respect to this matter and that the staff report should be expedited for the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) and the Municipal Council's consideration as a private zoo business has stated its intent to, and has reportedly been working to establish, a facility in London;

  b)            the following actions be taken with respect to potential amendments to the Zoning By-law regarding Licensing in Homes for Pet Related Services:

  i)             the Civic Administration BE ADVISED of the following comments from Animal Welfare Advisory Committee(AWAC) with respect to the above-noted potential by-law amendments:

  standards for good animal welfare should be addressed in terms of physical space, and also caring for these animals such as:

  ·         basic obedience training;

  ·         CPR First Aid;

  ·         human First Aid;

  ·         fire and safety measures put in place;

  ·         sanitation protocol and standards;

  ·         vaccination and insurance requirements;

  ·         fence height restriction;

  ·         education requirements; and,

  ·         determining whether current business owners are meeting the above standards and, if not, recommend that a timeline be established for compliance;

   ii)           the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to the AWAC with respect to the feasibility of implementing the recommendations above; and,

  c)            clauses 1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 5.1, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, P. Squire, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.

Items for Direction

4.1

7th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee

• Moved by: B. Armstrong
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the London Housing Advisory Committee (LHAC) from its meeting held on July 11, 2018:

  a)            the following actions be taken with respect to growing marijuana in apartment buildings:

  i)             a representative from Neighbourhood Legal Services BE INVITED to attend the October meeting of the LHAC to speak to the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants; and,

  ii)            a representative from Property Management BE INVITED to attend a future meeting of the LHAC with respect to this matter;

  b)            the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to consider the addition of a member of the Housing Development Corporation as a non-voting member to the LHAC;

  it being noted that a comprehensive review of all advisory committees is being undertaken by the City Clerk and that the LHAC members were also requested to review the Terms of Reference for the committee;

  c)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to make a staff person from the appropriate area available at LHAC meetings when Planning Notices are being reviewed by the committee;

  d)            S. Giustizia, J. Browne and D. Purdy BE INVITED to attend the September meeting of the LHAC to discuss the 2018 Shareholder reports;

  e)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide an update with respect to inclusionary zoning to the LHAC; and,

  f)             clauses 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 to 3.4, 6.1 and 6.4, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, P. Squire, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

5.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1

Deferred Matters List

• Moved by: V. Ridley
  Seconded by: B. Armstrong

  That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at July 30, 2018, BE RECEIVED.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, P. Squire, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

5.2

(ADDED) Mayor’s Meeting With the Accessibility Advisory Committee – Update

• Moved by: Mayor M. Brown
  Seconded by: M. Salih

  That the following actions be taken with respect to the correspondence from Mayor M. Brown regarding his meeting on June 28, 2018 with members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee:

  a)            the first two action items on the correspondence, listed below, BE IMPLEMENTED as soon as possible:

  ·         a statement be read at all City Meetings, noted on agendas and signage be posted near the entrance of City Hall and outside Council Chambers that reads: “The City of London is committed to fostering an accessible and inclusive community wherein all members of the public have equitable access to Municipal Council and its activities. To facilitate this environment, the City of London offers supportive devices, communications supports and adaptive technologies to those in attendance and those off-site. If you require assistance, please contact [email protected] or 519-661-2489 ext. 2425.”; and,

  ·         create an active motions list and deferred matters list outlining all former Accessibility Advisory Committee requests; and,

  b)            the remainder of the above-noted correspondence BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration in order to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee as soon as possible related to the request(s), including, but not limited to, potential timelines and resource implications.

  
  

  Yeas: (6)

  M. Cassidy, V. Ridley, B. Armstrong, M. Salih, P. Squire, and Mayor M. Brown

  
  Motion Passed (6 to 0)

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:16 PM.