Community and Protective Services Committee

That Items 2.1 to 2.9 BE APPROVED.

That the 2nd Report of the Animal Welfare Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on February 6, 2025, BE RECEIVED.

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated February 18, 2025, related to Urban Forest Health Status of Pests and Pathogens: a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to engage local arborists and forestry service providers to establish a working group to coordinate pest and pathogens monitoring and associated responses; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement a community- based monitoring program to aid in the early identification of forest pests and pathogens; and, d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to seek funding opportunities from the Federal and Provincial governments to off-set the costs associated with the management of infected trees and/or the planting of replacement trees. (2025-D05)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated February 18, 2025, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 4, 2025 for the purpose of amending the Traffic and Parking By-law (PS-114) with respect to the 2024 Administrative Amendments. (2025-T02/T08)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated February 18, 2025, related to the Appointment of a Consultant Engineer for Dingman Sports Park and RFP 2024-092: a) the price submitted by Stantec Consulting for Contract Administration and Site Inspection Services for the Dingman Sports Park project of $711,100.00 (excluding HST) BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the price submitted by the Consultant meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas; b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project; and, d) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2025-R05)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Managers of Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services and Environment and Infrastructure, the staff report dated February 18, 2025, with respect to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Annual Report, BE RECEIVED. (2025- R04)

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated February 18, 2025, related to the London Fire Department Single Source Request for a Technical Rescue Vehicle (SS-2025-027): a) in accordance with Section 14.4(g) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Fire Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into negotiations with City View Specialty Vehicles Inc. for a single source, one-time purchase of one (1) Technical Rescue vehicle; b) the approval in a) above, BE CONDITIONAL upon The Corporation of the City of London negotiating satisfactory prices, terms, conditions, and entering into a purchasing agreement with City View Specialty Vehicles Inc., 5945 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, ON, L4W 2K2, to provide one (1) Technical Rescue vehicle to the London Fire Department; c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with the authorization set out in parts a) and b) above; d) the funding for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the above-noted staff report; and, e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, as required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2025-F17/V01)

That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated February 18, 2025, related to Integrated Employment Services Single Source Procurements: a) single source procurements (SS-2025-028) in accordance with sections 14.4 d) and e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy BE APPROVED at a total estimated cost of $28,795,000 (excluding HST) for the period of April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with the opportunity to extend for nine (9) additional months, to deliver Integrated Employment Services in the London Area Catchment, to the following providers: • ATN Access for Persons with Disabilities Inc. • Quad County Support Services • Southwest Centre for Community Programme Development • Canadian Hearing Services - Services Canadiens de L’Ouie • College Boreal D’Arts Appliques et de Technologie • Community Living Tillsonburg • Elgin – St Thomas Youth Employment Counselling Centre • 6323464 Canada Inc O/A Employment Solutions • Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology • Goodwill Industries Ontario Great Lakes Career Centre • Hutton House Association for Adults with Disabilities • LEADS Employment Services London Inc. • London Training Centre Inc. • March of Dimes Canada • Mennonite Community Services of Southern Ontario • Pathways Employment Help Centre • Tillsonburg & District Multi-Service Centre • Women’s Employment Resource Centre of Oxford County • WIL Counsellin

That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated February 18, 2025, related to the Business Licensing By-law, Schedule 16 Refreshment Vehicles Review and Proposed Amendments: a) the proposed by-law amendments, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 4, 2025, to amend By-law No. L.-131-16, being “A by-law to provide for the Licensing and Regulation of Various Businesses” amending sections of Parts 1, 3, 6, 7, and 10 of the by-law, and to replace Schedule 16 – Refreshment Vehicles; b) the proposed by-law amendments, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 4, 2025, to amend By-law No. A-54, being “A by-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in London” to amend penalty categories and their amounts to align with the proposed amendment to Schedule 16; c) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 4, 2025, to amend By-law No. A-59, being “A by-law to provide for Various Fees and Charges” to align the new fees with the proposed new Schedule. (2025-C01)

That the motion be amended to add a new part c) to read as follows: c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with stakeholders with respect to this matter and report the findings at the Community and Protective Services Committee meeting coinciding with the future public participation meeting

That part b) of the motion be amended to read as follows: b) a Public Participation Meeting BE HELD at a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee to present potential amendments to the Business Licensing By-law to license Body-Rub Attendants.

That the motion be approved, as amended.

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on February 5, 2025: a) the attached Mobility Master Plan Working Group comments BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; b) the attached Climate Emergency Action Plan Working Group comments BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration; and, c) clauses 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.1 BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the communication, as appended to the Added Agenda, from Human Environments Analysis Lab youth Advisory Council at Western University, and the verbal delegation from B. Samuels, with respect to this matter, were received.

That the Community and Protective Services Committee convene In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following: 6.1 Litigation/Potential Litigation / Solicitor-Client Privilege A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality.