Date:
Time: 1:00p.m., Reconvene 6:00 p.m. if required
Location: Council Chamber, 3rd Floor City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax
Minutes: January 29, 2019 Halifax Regional Council Minutes (PDF)
Summary of recorded votes: January 29, 2019 Regional Council Summary of Recorded Votes (PDF)
Action summary: January 29, 2019 Halifax Regional Council Action Summary (PDF)
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. SPECIAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – NONE
4. APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
5. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES
6. CALL FOR DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTS
7. MOTIONS OF RECONSIDERATION – NONE
8. MOTIONS OF RESCISSION – NONE
9. CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED BUSINESS – January 15, 2019
9.1 Case H00456 - Substantial Alterations to municipally registered heritage properties at 5969 College Street and 1452 & 1456 Carlton Street, Halifax
- Report [PDF]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. approve the substantial alteration of 5969 College Street, known as the Gold Cure Institute building, as proposed in the staff report dated November 9, 2018 with the following conditions:
a. The property owner agrees to register the buildings, currently located at 5969 College Street, and 5963 College Street, as municipal heritage properties after these buildings are relocated to a new property; and
b. The Municipality will consider the deregistration of the property at 5969 College Street after the building (the Gold Cure Institute Building) is relocated to a new lot on the same street and an application is submitted for its registration as a new municipal heritage property.
2. Approve the substantial alteration of 1452 Carlton Street, Early Victorian Streetscape, as proposed in the staff report dated November 9, 2018; and
3. Approve the substantial alteration of 1456 Carlton Street, Early Victorian Streetscape, as proposed in the staff report dated November 9, 2018.
9.2 Case H00461 - Substantial Alteration to municipally registered heritage properties at 1478, 1480, 1484 and 1494 Carlton Street, Halifax
- Report [PDF - large 16Mb file]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve the substantial alteration of 1478 Carlton Street, Early Victorian Streetscape, as proposed in the staff report dated November 9, 2018 and its attachments;
2. Approve the substantial alteration of 1480 Carlton Street, Early Victorian Streetscape, as proposed in the staff report dated November 9, 2018 and its attachments;
3. Approve the substantial alteration of 1484 Carlton Street, Early Victorian Streetscape, as proposed in the staff report dated November 9, 2018 and its attachments; and
4. Approve the substantial alteration of 1494 Carlton Street, Early Victorian Streetscape, as proposed in the staff report dated November 9, 2018 and its attachments.
10. NOTICES OF TABLED MATTERS – NONE
11. PUBLIC HEARING – NONE
12. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
12.1 Correspondence
12.2 Petitions
13. INFORMATION ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD – NONE
14. REPORTS
14.1 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
14.1.1 Sole Source Award – Toromont CAT (Maritimes) – Quote#632-18RGE – HRM Ferries (Christopher Stannix) – Engine Overhaul [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council award the sole source purchase of the engine overhauls and associated reconditioning of the Christopher Stannix ferry to Toromont CAT for an estimated cost of $216,577, net HST included, with funding from capital account CM180007 – Ferry Refit, as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated January 3, 2019.
14.1.2 Development of a Regional Mountain Biking Strategy [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Discuss the staff report dated January 22, 2019 with mountain biking and other associated organizations, highlighting the role of the municipality in the use of municipal lands for mountain biking trails as a component of an overall strategy to developed by such groups;
2. Consider mountain biking trails and related infrastructure in the development of future recreational trail
programs and projects within HRM open space; and
3. Consider the development of supportive infrastructure for the McIntosh trail system, which might
include parking lots and other amenities, through future capital budget plans.
14.1.3 Award – Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 18-086, Operation of the Halifax Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and Processing and Marketing of Recyclable Materials [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Award RFP No. 18-086, Operation of the Halifax MRF and Processing and Marketing of Recyclable Materials, to the highest scoring proponent, Royal Environmental, for operations of the MRF from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2024, at the per tonne and other unit pricing as outlined in their response to the RFP and subject to the terms and conditions contained in the RFP and operating agreement as outlined in the staff report dated January 18, 2019. Funding is from the Operating Budget, Account #R330 Materials Recovery Facility, as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated January 18, 2019.
2. Direct staff to develop and undertake an appropriate education and communications plan for residents and collection contractors to facilitate the addition of metal pots and pans to the blue bag recyclables program effective July 2, 2019.
14.2 AUDIT AND FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE
14.2.1 Award – Tender 18-376, Supply and Install Two Truck Scales at Halifax Materials Recovery Facility [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve a budget increase to Project Account No. CW000007 Materials Recovery Facility Repair, in the amount of $46,000 to be funded as an unbudgeted withdrawal from the Solid Waste Facility Reserve, Q556 in 2018/19; and
2. Award Tender No. 18-376, Supply & Install Two Truck Scales at Halifax Materials Recovery Facility to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Cumberland Paving and Contracting for a Total Tender Price of $308,166 (net HST included).
14.3 COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
14.3.1 Building Poverty Solutions – Ideas for Actions [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to:
1. Continue to work collaboratively with United Way Halifax on the development and implementation of anti-poverty solutions for the municipality;
2. Include a strategic response to the United Way report “Building poverty solutions - Ideas for Action” in the development of a Social Policy Lens; and
3. Incorporate updates on federal/provincial poverty reduction action plans and basic income projects when reporting on the Social policy lens and poverty reduction solutions.
14.4 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY STANDING COMMITTEE
14.4.1 HRM Park Naturalization Strategy [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct staff to advance the naturalization initiatives outlined in the Discussion section of the staff report dated December 14, 2018, including:
a) naturalizing areas within parks and right-of-ways which may be difficult to maintain with lawn cover;
b) naturalizing parks or areas within parks that are comprised of older and underutilized park features and equipment;
c) introducing naturalization in new parks or when undertaking park plans for existing parks;
d) raising public awareness regarding the benefits of naturalization and local projects through HRM’s website and on-site signage;
e) continuing to foster partnerships with stakeholder and community groups to establish naturalization projects; and
f) cataloguing naturalization programs and projects over a 2-year period for monitoring purposes towards consideration of a future naturalization guideline/policy.
14.5 HARBOUR EAST MARINE DRIVE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
14.5.1 Splash Pad Proposal – Friends of the Dartmouth Splashpad and Park [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Direct staff to complete a technical analysis of the Dartmouth Commons site (skate board park, recreation area) to determine the suitability of the location for a Regional Splash Pad as per the preliminary analysis and, if necessary, investigate alternative location(s); and
2. Direct staff to work with the Dartmouth Splash Pad Community group to assist with the securing of funding for the project.
14.5.2 Daffodil Garden for Cancer, Ferry Terminal Park [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council authorize staff to undertake the development of a Daffodil Garden for Cancer at Ferry Terminal Park in Dartmouth, pending the provision of full funding for the project as per the Financial Implications sections of the staff report dated January 2, 2019.
14.6 NORTH WEST COMMUNITY COUNCIL
14.6.1 Case 20594 - Amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for Planning Districts 14 and 17 for lands at Opportunity Site B, Fall River [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council give First Reading to consider the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use By-law (LUB) for Planning Districts 14 and 17, specifically the River-lakes Secondary Planning Strategy (SPS), as set out in Attachments A and B of the staff report dated October 22, 2018 to establish a new zone which will allow a “residential complex inclusive of supporting uses” on Residential Opportunity Site B and add two additional properties to Opportunity Site B and schedule a public hearing.
14.6.2 Hammonds Plains Area Rate Funding Request – Glen Arbour Home Owners Association – Half Basketball Court for Glen Arbour Way [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report on the approval of a one time allocation of up to $39,000.00 from the Hammonds Plains Area Rate to the Glen Arbour Home Owners Association for the installation of a half Basketball Court on Glen Arbour Way.
14.7 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
14.7.1 Councillor Zurawski – Climate Emergency [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request that staff prepare a report and recommendations and return to Council within 90 days with respect to:
1. The recognition by HRM Council that the breakdown of the stable climate and sea levels under which human civilization developed constitutes an emergency for HRM.
2. Opportunities to increase ambitions and/or accelerate timelines to:
i. add new actions to help HRM achieve its climate targets; and
ii. add new actions that would help reduce GHG emissions beyond the scope of HRM’s current climate targets.
3. The incorporation into the Municipality’s climate targets and actions the need to achieve net zero carbon emissions before 2050 and net negative carbon emissions in the second half of the century.
4. The establishment of a remaining carbon budget for corporate and community emissions commensurate with limiting warming to 1.5oC and an annual reporting process with respect to the expenditure HRM’s remaining carbon budget.
5. The establishment of a “Climate and Equity” working group to provide guidance and support for the Municipality’s efforts to transition off of fossil fuels in ways that prioritize those most vulnerable to climate impacts and most in need of support in transitioning to renewable energy.
15. MOTIONS
15.1 Councillor Mason [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report regarding opportunities and challenges for addressing quality of life concerns for residents living and working along truck routes from Mackay on Barrington, Hollis, Lower Water to the Port of Halifax, including but not limited to improving paving standards, complete street design, signal timing, and time of day restricts, and including consultation with residents and port stakeholder.
15.2 Councillor Cleary (REVISED)
Motion:That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report that assesses the costs and benefits of implementing the following snow clearing standards when snowfalls are 30 cms or less:
Major Roads (main arterials, major bus routes, steep inclines, emergency routes, streets to schools and public buildings):
-after snowfall begins, deploy resources within 2-4 hours;
-continue plowing/salting every 3 hours during weather event;
-cleared within 12 hours of end of weather event.
Secondary & Residential Streets:
-after snowfall begins, deploy resources within 6-8 hours or when accumulations have reached 10 cms for cut-throughs;
-continue plowing/salting every 8 hours during extended weather events;
-cleared to passable within 24 hours from the end of a weather event.
Cycle Lanes and Sidewalks in downtown core of Halifax & Dartmouth:
-after snowfall begins, deploy resources within 4 hours;
-continue clearing/salting every 4-8 hours during extended weather events;
-cleared within 12 hours from end of weather event.
Cycle Lanes and Primary Sidewalks (bus routes, commercial mainstreets) outside of downtown:
-after snowfall begins, deploy resources within 4-6 hours;
-continue clearing/salting every 8 hours during extended weather event;
-cleared within 16 hours from end of weather event.
Residential Sidewalks:
-after snowfall begins, deploy resources within 8 hours;
-continue clearing/salting every 12 hours during hours during extended weather events;
-cleared within 24 hours from end of weather event.
Intersections & Pedestrian Crossings:
-after snowfall begins, deploy resources within 8 hours;
-continue clearing/salting every 8 hours during extended weather events;
-cleared within 16 hours from the end of the weather event.
Bus Stops:
-after snowfall begins, deploy resources within 4-6 hours;
-continue clearing/salting every 6-8 hours during extended weather events;
-cleared within 24 hours from end of the weather event.
15.3 Councillor Cleary
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report on the costs and benefits of providing or subsidizing a temporary pedestrian and cyclist ferry service from the Dingle Park public dock to either or all of the following destinations:
- south eastern side of North West Arm at Waegwoltic dock;
- a floating dock at end of South Street;
- dock at end of Jubilee Road;
- and/or the public docks on the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts;
from approximately mid-April to August 2019 to coincide with the CN Rail bridge repairs for Quinpool Road rail cut.
This staff report should be completed quickly and included in our budget discussion for the 2019-20 budget year.
15.4 Councillor Whitman
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council to ask for a staff report and recommendation regarding enabling ride hailing services such as Uber and Lyft in HRM.
15.5 Councillor Whitman
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council move the following amendment to Administrative Order 17, the Council Member Remuneration Administrative Order, adding section 5 as follows:
5. (1) Notwithstanding section 2CA, there shall be no further increase in the annual remuneration for Members until November 1, 2020.
(2) For greater certainty, the next pay increase for Members shall be calculated for the period running from September 1, 2019 to September 1, 2020 based on the Average Weekly Earnings pursuant to section 2CA.
15.6 Ratification from the January 16, 2019 Budget Committee of the Whole Meeting – 2019-20 Advanced Tender Projects
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve the list of 2019-20 advanced tender projects as per the revised Attachment 2 of the revised staff report dated November 19, 2018.
16. IN CAMERA (IN PRIVATE)
Council may rise and go into a private In Camera session, in accordance with Section 19 of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter, for the purpose of dealing with the following:
16.1 CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS - Request to Release In Camera (In Private) Report – Animal Care Consultant Review [PDF]
A matter pertaining to contract negotiations and legal advice.
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. declassify the Animal Care Consultant Review which is listed as Appendix A of the staff report dated June 29, 2005 from the In Camera (In Private) meeting of Regional Council of July 5, 2005; and
2. not release the private and confidential staff report dated December 17, 2018 to the public.
16.2 INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS – Intergovernmental Affairs – Private and Confidential Report
A matter pertaining to any subject, the discussion of which could, violate the confidentiality of information obtained from another body of government, or a public body.
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council convene to in camera (in private).
Private and Confidential Information Items
1. Private and Confidential In Camera (In Private) Information Report - re: Contract Expirations
17. ADDED ITEMS
17.1 Councillor Craig – Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency (HRFE) - Emergency Generators at Strategic HRM Locations [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. request staff to prepare a report on capital funding needs to install emergency generators at strategic locations and an implementation plan for HRM prioritized buildings as part of a community safety and emergency management plan.
2. Direct HRFE Emergency Manager to develop a strategy and priority list for emergency generators.
17.2 Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council and North West Community Council - Case 21955 - Housekeeping Amendments to the Dartmouth Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy and the Dartmouth Land Use By-law [ Large PDF - 21 Mb]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council give First Reading to consider the proposed amendments to the Dartmouth Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy and the Dartmouth Land Use By-law, as set out in Attachments A and B of the staff report dated January 9, 2019 and schedule a Public Hearing.
18. NOTICES OF MOTION
19. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
January 29, 2019
1. Proclamation – Bell Let’s Talk Day – January 30, 2019 [PDF]
2. Proclamation – African Heritage Month – February 2019 [PDF]
3. Proclamation – Heart Month – February 2019 [PDF]
4. Proclamation – Canadian School Counselling Week – February 4-8, 2019 [PDF]