February 9, 2021, at 4:00 PM

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1.   Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

None.

2.   Consent

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That Items 2.1, 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5 BE APPROVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

2.1   1st Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

2021-01-28 ACCAC Report

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 1st Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee from its meeting held on January 28, 2020:

a)     the following actions be taken with respect to the Memo dated January 20, 2021, from the Director, Roads and Transportation, related to the 2021 Neighbourhood Street Reconstruction Projects - Complete Streets Sidewalk Assessments:

i)     the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) supports the inclusion of sidewalks on both sides of the streets listed within the above-noted Memo except in circumstances that warrant sidewalks on only one side of the street; and,

ii)     the Civic Administration BE ADVISED that the only instances that call for zero sidewalks on a street should be situations where the circumstances are insurmountable for the installation of sidewalks and, in those cases, the ACCAC should be consulted;

it being noted that the above-noted Memo was received;

b)     the following actions be taken with respect to the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) Terms of Reference:

i)      the above-noted Terms of Reference, as appended to the agenda, BE RECEIVED; and,

ii)     the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consider adding additional provisions concerning ableism when drafting the updated ACCAC Terms of Reference document;

c)     Jay Menard BE APPOINTED as the Accessibility Advisory Committee representative to the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Leadership Table; and,

d)     clauses 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5 BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed

2.3   Sign By-law Amendment

2021-02-09 SR - Sign By-law Amendment - Bike Locker

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That, the on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer, the following actions be taken with respect to revisions to the Sign By-law:

a)     the staff report dated February 9, 2021, with respect to amendments to allow for posters on City-controlled bike locker frames as part of the introduction of bike lockers in and around downtown BE RECEIVED; and,

b)     the revised draft Sign By-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021 to enact the above-noted changes. (2021-R06/T10)

Motion Passed

2.4   Strategic Plan Variance Report

2021-02-09 SR - Strategic Plan Variance Report

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That, on the recommendation of the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, the staff report dated February 9, 2021, with respect to the Strategic Plan Progress Variance, BE RECEIVED. (2021-C08)

Motion Passed

2.5   Proposed Amendment - Eldon House By-law

2021-02-09 SR - Proposed Amendment Eldon House By-law

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 9, 2021, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2021, to amend By-law A.-6825-162, as amended, being “A By-law to establish a municipal service board for the purpose of operating and Managing Eldon House” to amend the Board composition to provide for the appointment of a past Chair of the Board as a Director. (2021-R01)

Motion Passed

2.2   London Community Recovery Network - Ideas for Action by Municipal Council

2021-02-09 SR - LCRN Ideas for Action

That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, the Acting Managing Director, Housing, Social Services and Dearness Home, and the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated February 9, 2021 related to the London Community Recovery Network and ideas for action by Municipal Council:

a)     the following actions be taken with respect to the ideas for action submitted by the London Community Recovery Network and received by Municipal Council, as contained within the above-noted staff report:

i)     the implementation plans for the following ideas for action BE APPROVED:

  • 1.1 Christmas (Holiday) Market;

  • 2.4 Create a regional holiday destination in downtown;

  • 3.2 Self-employment exploration training for unemployed;

  • 4.1 Increase focus on addressing food insecurity;

  • 4.4 Public toilets and sanitation;

  • 4.7 Support for National Child Care Framework;

  • 5.2 Outdoor concerts;

  • 5.3 Interactive distanced festivals and events;

  • 5.4 City of Lights: Public Art Projection Program;

  • 5.5 London Mural and Art Walk;

  • 5.6 Mural façade grant; and,

  • 5.8 Develop an app with augmented reality for scavenger hunts;

ii)     the implementation plan for item #2.3 Downtown Recovery – free transit to the downtown, as it relates to transit initiatives to the downtown, BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration to continue working with the London Transit Commission on this matter, with a report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) when additional details are available; and,

iii)     implementation plan for item #2.3 Downtown Recovery – free transit to the downtown, as it relates to parking initiatives in the downtown BE REFERRED back to the Civic Administration with a report back to a future meeting of the CPSC when additional details are available;

b)     the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to execute the implementation plans for the above-noted approved ideas for action in support of London’s community recovery from COVID-19;

c)     the Federal Government BE REQUESTED, in partnership with the provinces, to develop and implement a National Child Care Framework to focus on accessibility, affordability, and equity for all families, recognizing that licensed quality child care and qualified Early Childhood Educators are essential to COVID-19 economic and social recovery;

d)     $1,980,000 BE APPROVED to implement the above-noted approved ideas as set out in the business cases included in Appendix A of the above-noted staff report; it being noted that Municipal Council previously authorized $5 million to be contributed to the Economic Development Reserve Fund to support social and economic recovery measures; and,

e)     the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED. (2021-R08/S08)

Motion Passed

Voting Record:

Moved by E. Holder

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to approve the implementation plans for Items for Action #1.1, #2.4, #3.2, #4.1, #4.7, #5.5 and #5.8.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to refer the implementation plan for Item for Action #2.3, related to transit initiatives, back to the Civic Administration.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by E. Holder

Motion to refer the implementation plan for Item for Action #2.3, related to parking initiatives, back to the Civic Administration.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by A. Kayabaga

Seconded by M. Salih

Motion to approve the implementation plan for Item for Action #4.4.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by E. Holder

Seconded by A. Kayabaga

Motion to approve the implementation plans for Items for Action #5.2 and #5.3.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to refer the implementation plan for Item for Action #5.4 back to the Civic Administration.

Motion Failed (2 to 4)

Moved by A. Kayabaga

Seconded by J. Helmer

Motion to approve the implementation plan for Item for Action #5.4.

Motion Passed (4 to 2)

Moved by A. Kayabaga

Seconded by S. Hillier

Motion to approve the implementation plan for Item for Action #5.6.

Motion Passed (4 to 2)

Moved by A. Kayabaga

Seconded by E. Holder

Motion to approve the balance of the staff recommendation.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

3.   Scheduled Items

None.

4.   Items for Direction

4.1   Business Case for Lighting Dog Parks - Councillor M. van Holst

2021-02-09 Sub. - Lighting Dog Parks - M. van Holst

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by E. Holder

That the communication from Councillor M. van Holst, as appended to the agenda, with respect to lighting one dog park per year, BE RECEIVED. (2021-R04)

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

5.   Deferred Matters/Additional Business

5.1   Deferred Matters List

CPSC DEFERRED MATTERS as at February 1, 2021

Moved by S. Lewis

Seconded by A. Kayabaga

That the Deferred Matters List for the Community and Protective Services Committee, as at February 1, 2021, BE RECEIVED.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

5.2   (ADDED) Residential Rental Units Licensing By-law Review - Councillor A. Kayabaga and Councillor M. Salih

2021-02-09 Sub. - Motion on Regulations

Moved by A. Kayabaga

Seconded by M. Salih

That the communication, dated February 8, 2021, from Councillors A. Kayabaga and M. Salih, with respect to a review of the Residential Rental Units Licensing By-law, BE REFERRED to the March 2, 2021 meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee for consideration.

Motion Passed (6 to 0)

6.   Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:57 PM.