Council

That Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.1 Solicitor Client Privilege A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, related to a legislative interpretation and for advice about legal liability related to criteria for outcomes of an RFP. 4.2 (Added) Solicitor Client Privilege A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including advice from officers of the Corporation, related to a communication on the added Council meeting agenda.

That the Communications BE RECEIVED and BE REFERRED as noted on the Council Added Agenda.

That items 1 and 2 BE APPROVED.

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, that the September Progress Update – Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response Report BE RECEIVED for information; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a verbal delegation from R. O'Hagan with respect to this matter.

That pursuant to section 9.7 of the Council Procedure By-law, the Members of Council BE PERMITTED to speak twice with respect to this matter.

That the matter of the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response RFP 2023-199 Hubs Implementation Plan Results BE REFERRED back to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting to be held on November 21, 2023, in order to consider additional supporting information (including projection data).

That the Council recess at this time.

That part b) of the recommendation BE APPROVED: b) a portion of the Request for Proposal 2023-199 BE AWARDED to Youth Opportunities Unlimited to provide a Hub for an initial two- year commitment at a total estimated operating cost of $1,317,500 for year 1 and $1,983,800 for year 2 and a one-time capital commitment at a total estimated cost of $3,123,550; with an option to renew operating contracts for up to four (4) additional one-year terms at the City’s sole discretion, based on satisfactory services, performance, and funding/budget availability: i. that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to allocate up to $3,301,300 for operating for 2024 and 2025 from the Provincial Homeless Prevention Program; ii. that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to seek funding from the Fund for Change to fund the capital request received to support the Youth Opportunities Unlimited hub in the total estimated amount of up to $3,123,550 for the provision of the initial hubs implementation; Yeas: (10): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, and D. Ferreira Nays: (4): P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, and P. Van Meerbergen Absent: (1): S. Hillier

That part c) of the recommendation BE APPROVED: c) a portion of the Request for Proposal 2023-199 BE AWARDED to Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services to provide a hub for an initial two-year commitment at a total estimated operating cost of $4,056,416 per year and a one-time capital commitment at a total estimated cost of $538,300; with an option to renew operating contracts for up to four (4) additional one-year terms at the City’s sole discretion, based on satisfactory services, performance, and funding/budget availability; i. that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to allocate up to $2,851,124 for operating of the Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services respite beds for 2024 and 2025 from the Provincial Homeless Prevention Program; ii. that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to seek funding from the Fund for Change to fund the estimated operating costs of the Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services transitional beds for the provision of the initial two (2) year contract term for hubs implementation at an approximate cost of $5,261,708 pending necessary development and Planning Act approvals; iii. that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to seek funding from the Fund for Change to fund the capital request received to support the Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services hub in the total estimated amo

That part d) of the recommendation BE APPROVED: d) a one-time funding allocation of up to $1,500,000 from the Social Services Reserve Fund BE APPROVED, if required, should ineligible costs under existing provincial funding sources be identified while finalizing the agency purchase of service contracts and budgets; Yeas: (11): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, and D. Ferreira Nays: (3): P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, and P. Van Meerbergen Absent: (1): S. Hillier

That part e) of the recommendation BE APPROVED: e) that Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts, including review of sites and support for Planning Act applications to align current or future hub sites with criteria, and any activities associated with additionally requested funding necessary in relation to this project;

That part f) i) of the recommendation BE APPROVED: f) that the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a Purchase of Service Agreement with i. Youth Opportunities Unlimited;

That part f) ii) of the recommendation BE APPROVED: ii. Atlohsa Family Healing Services Inc; and

That part f) iii) of the recommendation BE APPROVED: iii. Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

That part g) of the recommendation BE APPROVED: g) that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue to work with the community on the hubs implementation to establish additional opportunities for future procurement of additional spaces;

That part h) of the recommendation BE APPROVED: h) that the annual funding approval, noted in a), b) and c) above, is SUBJECT TO the availability of funding through the City of London, and/or other funding sources;

That part i) and the "it being noted" portions of the recommendation, BE APPROVED: i) the attached proposed bylaw (Schedule 2) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on October 5, 2023 to: i. authorize the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, or written designate, to approve the Municipal Purchase of Service Agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and each hub provider for the purchase of services to provide and operate three hubs; and, ii. authorize the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, or written designate, to execute the Municipal Purchase of Service Agreements with each hub provider; it being noted that the proposals, outlined in parts a), b) and c) above, submitted by all proponents above, meet the City’s requirements and are in compliance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, in accordance with Schedule 1 attached hereto: for a total operating and capital investment of up to $20,616,024; and, it being further noted that the communications, included on the Added Council Agenda, were received.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 366, BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 366, BE APPROVED.

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 367, BE APPROVED.

That Second Reading of Bill No. 367, BE APPROVED.

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 367, BE APPROVED.

That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.