November 3, 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 2.7 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.1   Homeless Prevention Head Lease Program (Single Source 20-34)

2020-11-03 SR - Homeless Prevention Head Lease Program - Full

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Squire

That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and the concurrence of the Director, Financial Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the Homeless Prevention Head Lease Program – Single Source 20-34:

a)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated November 3, 3030, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held November 10, 2020 to:

i)     approve the standard form “Lease Agreement”, as appended to the above-noted by-law, as the standard form of Agreement between the City of London and Landlords for the Head Lease program;

ii)     delegate discretionary authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home to execute Agreements with landlords for the Head Lease program, employing the above-noted standard form of agreement;

iii)     delegate authority to the Managing Director Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to approve and execute such further and other documents, including amending agreements, that may be required in furtherance of the Lease Agreement that are consistent with the requirements contained in the above-noted standard form Lease Agreement, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, subject to prior review and approval by the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and the Manager, Risk Management; and,

iv)     delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home to undertake all the administrative, financial and reporting acts in connection with the above-noted Lease Agreement;

b)     the reallocation of the one-time assessment growth funding from the Housing Allowances program to the Head Lease program, in the amount of up to $300,000, BE APPROVED and the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to contribute any unspent portion of this funding, at the end of 2020, to the Operating Budget Contingency Reserve to fund the program in 2021; and,

c)     a Single Source Procurement (SS 20-34), as per section 14.4(a) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, BE AWARDED to Wastell Homes for the provision of units at an estimated cost of $80,000 (excluding HST) to provide units for the Head Lease program for a one (1) year term with an option to renew for one (1) additional one year term. (2020-S14)

Motion Passed

2.2   Capital Repair and Improvement Program - Loan Funding Request 

2020-11-03 SR - Capital Repair Loan Funding Request - 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 following actions be taken with respect to the Capital Repair and Improvement Program Loan Funding Request:

a)     the Capital Repair and Improvement Loan of $535,260 for capital repairs in accordance with By-law No. A.-7519-79, as appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2020, along with $251,566 of the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) funding, for a total allocation to The Spirit of 1919 Co-Operative Inc. in the amount of $786,826, BE APPROVED; and,

b)     the financing for the above-noted loan BE APPROVED in accordance with the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report. (2020-F11A)

Motion Passed

2.3   Update on Free Menstrual Products Available at City Facilities

2020-11-03 SR - Update on Free Menstrual Products Available at City Facilities

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Squire

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the staff report dated November 3, 2020, with respect to an update on Free Menstrual Products Available at City Facilities, BE RECEIVED. (2020-S12)

Motion Passed

2.4   Nasal Naloxone Kits Available for Public Use in Some City of London Facilities Update Report

2020-11-03 SR - Update on Nasal Naloxone Kits in City Facilities

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Squire

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services and the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to an update on Nasal Naloxone Kits Available for Public Use in Some City of London Facilities:

a)     the staff report dated November 3, 2020, with respect to this matter, BE RECEIVED; and,

b)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue to supply two nasal Naloxone kits for public use with each publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at those City facilities that operate year-round; it being noted that the Middlesex-London Health Unit supports this recommendation. (2020-S08)

Motion Passed

2.5   London’s Film and Multi-Media Strategy Update

2020-11-03 SR - Film and Multi-Media Strategy Update

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Squire

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to an update on London’s Film and Multi-Media Strategy:

a)     the staff report dated November 3, 2020 BE RECEIVED; and,

b)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit a business case as part of the 2021 Annual Budget Update process to support the implementation of the Film and Multi-Media strategic objectives as outlined in this report. (2020-R08/M18)

Motion Passed

2.6   Amendment #1 - Contract to Provide Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Services at the Dearness Home 

2020-11-03 SR - Amendment 1 Occuppational Therapy Services at Dearness - Full

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Squire

That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and the concurrence of the Administrator, Dearness Home, the following actions be taken with respect to a Contract to Provide Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Services at the Dearness Home:

a)     the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 10, 2020, to:

i)     approve the Amending Agreement to the Lifemark Agreement, substantially in the form appended to the staff report dated November 3, 2020, between The Corporation of the City of London and Lifemark Occupational Health and Wellness Inc.;

ii)     authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement; and,

iii)     delegate authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, or written designate, to approve and execute such further and other documents, including amending agreements, that may be required in furtherance of the Lifemark Agreement that are consistent with the requirements contained in the Lifemark Agreement, and that do not require additional funding or are provided for in the City’s current budget, and that do not increase the indebtedness or contingent liabilities of The Corporation of the City of London, subject to prior review and approval by the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home and the Manager, Risk Management. (2020-S02)

Motion Passed

2.7   Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Seed Funding Contribution Agreement and CMHC Loan Agreement

2020-11-03 SR - CMHC Funding Seed Funding Loan 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 November 3, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held November 10, 2020, to:

a)     approve the standard form “CMHC Seed Funding Contribution Agreement”, substantially in the form appended to the above-noted by-law, as the standard form of agreement between the City and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation with respect to funding to the City for the development or implementation of proposals to help increase the supply of affordable housing and assist existing projects to remain viable and affordable;

b)     delegate discretionary authority to the Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home to approve of agreements with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation that are based on the above-noted standard form of agreement with respect to funding to the City for the development or implementation of proposals to help increase the supply of affordable housing and assist existing projects to remain viable and affordable; and,

c)     authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the above-noted Agreement. (2020-S11/F11)

Motion Passed

3.   Scheduled Items

None.

4.   Items for Direction

4.1   Invitation to Dr. Mackie to Discuss COVID-19 Health Measures 

2020-11-03 Sub. - Invitation to Dr. Mackie - M. van Holst

Moved by M. van Holst

Seconded by P. Squire

That the communication, dated October 26, 2020, from Councillor M. van Holst, with respect to extending an invitation to Dr. C. Mackie, Middlesex-London Health Unit, for a discussion about COVID-19 responses and public health measures, BE RECEIVED. (2020-S08)

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.2   Proposed Amendment to the Sign By-law - Petition - D. Ronson, Pro-choice London

2020-11-03 PS - Pro-choice London Petition - D. Ronson (Redacted)

That the following actions be taken with respect to graphic, unsolicited flyer deliveries to residential properties:

a)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to investigate options to address community concerns around graphic, unsolicited flyer deliveries to residential properties and report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee, outlining information and options including, but not limited to:

i)     steps taken by other municipalities with respect to this matter; and,

ii)     potential amendments to the existing municipal nuisance by-law or introduction of a new by-law with respect to this matter;

b)     the communication, dated November 1, 2020, from Councillor van Holst, with respect to this matter, BE REFERRED to the Civic Administration for consideration;

c)     the delegation request by M. McCann, London Against Abortion, BE REFERRED to a future public participation meeting with respect to this matter; it being noted that a communication from M. McCann, dated October 30, 2020, with respect to this matter, was received; and,

d)     the following communications BE RECEIVED with respect to this matter:

-     a communication, dated October 16, 2020, from D. Ronson, Pro-Choice London;

-     a communication from Councillors A. Hopkins, S. Lewis, A. Kayabaga and E. Peloza;

-     a communication, dated October 31, 2020, from B. Alleyne, Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform;

-     a communication, dated November 1, 2020, from A. Marchand, London Area Right to Life Association; and,

-     a communication, dated November 2, 2020, from T. Ewert, We Need a Law. (2020-T07)

Motion Passed

Voting Record:

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by E. Holder

Motion to approve part a).

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by S. Lewis

Motion to approve part b).

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by P. Squire

Motion to approve part c).

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by E. Holder

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to approve part d).

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.3   Proposed Amendment to the Noise/Sound By-law - High Frequency Noise - Request for Delegation Status - D. Mailer

2020-11-03 PS - Request for Delegation Status - D. Mailer - Full

Moved by P. Squire

Seconded by E. Holder

That the request for delegation by D. Mailer with respect to amending the City of London Noise/Sound By-law to prohibit the use of outdoor high frequency sound emitting devices within city limits BE APPROVED for the December 1, 2020 Community and Protective Services Committee meeting; it being noted that a communication dated October, 26, 2020 from D. Mailer and a communication dated October 29, 2020 from O. Williams, with respect to this matter, were received. (2020-P01)

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

4.4   (ADDED) Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) - Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI)

2020-11-02 SR - Rapid Housing Initiative - Full

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by M. van Holst

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 November 3, 2020, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held November 10, 2020, to:

a)     authorize and approve the standard form “Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) Agreement”, substantially in the form appended to the above-noted by-law, to be completed in accordance with the RHI program between the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and The Corporation of the City of London;

b)     delegate duties of the City, as Recipient to the “Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) Agreement”, as it relates to the administrative and development activities for capital development within the Rapid Housing Initiative program to the Housing Development Corporation, London (HDC), as agent for the City, to obtain approvals for applications and project plans from the Managing Director, Housing Social Services and Dearness Home and the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer; and,

c)     authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute program agreements or amendments as required related to the Rapid Housing Initiative;

it being noted that the City, as Service Manager, will retain responsibilities for ongoing operational compliance.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1   Deferred Matters List

CPSC DEFERRED MATTERS as at October 26, 2020

Moved by S. Hillier

Seconded by E. Holder

That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at October 26, 2020, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

6.   Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:32 PM.