September 9, 2020, at 4:00 PM

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1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.   Consent

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Squire

That Items 2.1 to 2.3 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

2.1   White Oaks Park - Pavilion Donation Agreement

2020-09-09 SR White Oaks Park - Pavilion Agreement - Full

2020-09-09 SR White Oaks Park - Pavilion Agreement - Schedule A (Revised)

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Squire

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated September 9, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2020, to:

a)     approve the attached revised Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and York Developments (London) Inc. for the construction and donation of a pavilion in White Oaks Park; and,

b)     authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2020-L04A)

Motion Passed

2.2   Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Foundation Gift Agreement

2020-09-09 SR CMAF Gift Agreement - Full

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Squire

That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated September 9, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2020, to:

a)     authorize and approve the Gift Agreement, as appended to the above-noted by-law, between the CMA Foundation and The Corporation of the City of London; and,

b)     authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Gift Agreement. (2020-L04A)

Motion Passed

2.3   Award Recommendation for Research Into Labour Market Participation Rates in the London Economic Region - Request for Proposal 20-24

2020-09-09 SR Labour Market Research - OLMP

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Squire

That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and concurrence of the Director of Financial Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated September 9, 2020, related to the award of the Request for Proposal (RFP20-24) Research Services for Primary Research into Labour Market Participation Rates in the London Economic Region:

a)     the Request for Proposal (RFP20-24) BE AWARDED to Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP for a total one-time funding amount of $115,101 (exclusive of applicable taxes), for the delivery of the labour market research project; it being noted that the proposal submitted by the Successful Proponent meets the City’s requirements and is in compliance with the City’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

b)     the proposal submitted by Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP for the design and delivery of the Labour Market Research BE ACCEPTED in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;

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

d)     the above-noted approval BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London negotiating satisfactory terms and conditions with Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP, to the satisfaction of the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate;

e)     the above-noted approval BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London entering into a formal contract, agreement or having a purchase order relating to the subject matter of this approval; and,

f)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide an update to Municipal Council on the outcomes, findings and final report of the Labour Market Research. (2020-M11)

Motion Passed

3.   Scheduled Items

3.1   2020 Parkland Dedication By-law CP-9 Update 

2020-09-09 SR Parkland Dedication By-law CP-9 Update (Final)

2020-09-09 Public Comments - 3.1

Moved by M. van Holst

Seconded by P. Squire

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2020 Parkland Dedication By-law CP-9 Update:

a)     that the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated September 9, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2020, to amend By-law CP-9, Parkland Conveyance and Levy By-law, in conformity with the Official Plan to change to the parkland dedication fee rates; and,

b)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to undertake the next bi-annual Parkland Conveyance and Levy By-law CP-9 for January 1, 2022;

it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individual indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made an oral submission regarding this matter. (2020-M02)

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Voting Record:

Moved by P. Squire

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to open the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Squire

Motion to close the public participation meeting.

Motion Passed (5 to 0)

3.2   London for All: A Roadmap to End Poverty

Moved by P. Squire

Seconded by E. Holder

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services and the Acting Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the staff report dated September 9, 2020, with respect to London For All: A Roadmap to End Poverty Implementation Update as well as the London For All: A Roadmap to End Poverty Impact Assessment Report, dated July 2020, BE RECEIVED; it being noted that a verbal delegation from K. Ziegner, United Way Elgin-Middlesex, was received with respect to this matter. (2020-S04)

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.   Items for Direction

4.1   Taxi Licensing Fees - Hasan Savehilaghi, Yellow London Taxi Inc. - Request for Delegation Status 

2020-09-09 PS Taxi Licensing Fees - H. Savehilaghi - Delegation Request

That the following actions be taken with respect to the communication, dated August 20, 2020, from H. Savehilaghi, Yellow London Taxi Inc. related to a request for delegation status to speak to renewal fees pertaining to the taxi industry:

a)     the above-noted delegation request BE APPROVED to be heard at this meeting; and,

b)     the above-noted delegation BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Community and Protective Services Committee heard a verbal delegation from H. Savehilaghi with respect to this matter. (2020-P09A)

Motion Passed

Voting Record:

Moved by E. Holder

Seconded by M. van Holst

Motion to approve the request for delegation status by H. Savehilaghi, Yellow London Taxi Inc.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by E. Holder

Seconded by P. Squire

Motion to approve the verbal delegation by H. Savehilaghi, Yellow London Taxi Inc.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1   Deferred Matters List

CPSC DEFERRED MATTERS as at August 31, 2020

Moved by P. Squire

Seconded by E. Holder

That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at August 31, 2020, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

5.2   (ADDED) Backyard Fires on Private Property Objection - H. Kaplan

2020-09-09 PS Backyard Fires on Private Property - H. Kaplan

Moved by P. Squire

Seconded by M. van Holst

That NO ACTION BE TAKEN with respect to the communication dated August 26, 2020, from H. Kaplan, related to an objection to backyard fires on private property; it being noted that a representative of the Fire Department previously responded to the concerns raised by the individual in the above-noted communication. (2020-P01)

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

7.   Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 6:03 PM.