Date:
Time: 1:00 p.m., Reconvene 6:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chamber, 3rd Floor City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax
Minutes: March 5, 2019 Halifax Regional Council Minutes (PDF)
Summary of recorded votes: March 5, 2019 Halifax Regional Council Summary of Recorded Votes (PDF)
Action summary: March 5, 2019 Halifax Regional Council Action Summary (PDF)
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. SPECIAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 29, 2019
4. APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
5. CONSENT AGENDA – NONE
6. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES
7. CALL FOR DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTS
8. MOTIONS OF RECONSIDERATION – NONE
9. MOTIONS OF RESCISSION – NONE
10. CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED BUSINESS – NONE
11. NOTICES OF TABLED MATTERS – NONE
12. PUBLIC HEARING – 6:00 P.M.
12.1 Case 21955 - Housekeeping Amendments to the Dartmouth Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy and the Dartmouth Land Use By-law
- Report [Large 21 Mb PDF]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt 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.
12.2 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
- Report [PDF]
- Staff Presentation [PDF]
- Applicant Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt 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.
Public Hearings - Frequently Asked Questions
13. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
13.1 Correspondence
13.1.1 Fly-Past Request – 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council grant permission for a flyby by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as low as 500 feet, for the planned events commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy being held at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada in Halifax, for transit, practice and shows on June 6, 2019 between 1500-1600 hours.
13.2 Petitions
14. INFORMATION ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD – NONE
15. REPORTS
15.1 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
15.1.1 Budget Increase and Increase to Contract, Tender 18-228 Street and Watermain Renewal – Sinclair Street [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve a budget increase of $173,688 (Net HST included) to Project Account No. CR000009 Street Recapitalization funded through cost sharing with Halifax Water as outlined in the Financial Implications of the staff report dated January 4, 2019.
2. Authorize an increase to Tender 18-228 Street and Watermain Renewal – Sinclair Street to Sackville Trenching Limited (Purchase Order 2070794445), in the amount of $203,756 (net HST included), with funding from Project Account No. CR000009 Street Recapitalization, as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated January 4, 2019.
15.1.2 Lake District Recreation Association Contribution and Service Agreement [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve entering into a five-year Contribution and Service Agreement with the Lake District Recreation Association with annual funding of $50,000 subject to HRM’s annual budget approval process; and
2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer, or his delegate, to negotiate and execute a Contribution and Service agreement on behalf of the Municipality with the Lake District Recreation Association that, in the opinion of the Chief Administrative Officer or his delegate, achieves the outcomes identified in the staff report dated February 25, 2019.
15.1.3 Proposed Amendments to Administrative Order 50, Respecting the Disposal of Surplus Real Property and Administrative Order 2018-004-ADM, Respecting Real Property Transactions [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt the amendments to Administrative Order 50, Respecting the Disposal of Surplus Real Property, and Administrative Order Number 2018-004-ADM, Respecting Real Property Transactions, as proposed in Attachments 3 and 4 of the staff report dated January 25, 2019.
15.1.4 Department of National Defence Contribution Agreement - Barrington Street Complete Streets Project [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to proceed with tendering the Barrington Street Complete Streets Project in 2019/20, with funding in accordance with the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated February 1, 2019.
2. Authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the Contribution Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen In Right of Canada, represented by the Minister of National Defence, as contained in Attachment A of the staff report dated February 1, 2019, to receive funding up to a maximum of $882,000 for the Barrington Street Complete Streets Project (Barrington Street Greenway Extension).
15.1.5 Sheet Harbour Lions Club / Eastern Shore Lifestyles Center [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to:
1. Address the matters identified in the Alternative Proposal (Option 3) section of the staff report dated February 28, 2019 as follows:
a. confirm that the Halifax Public Library will locate its branch in the new facility;
b. confirm that the land identified for the new facility is suitable and is available;
c. develop a more detailed plan for the multi-purpose (community hall) component of the facility;
d. confirm availability of funding from other levels of government; and
e. develop an operating model for the new facility;
2. Develop conceptual plans for the new facility in accordance with the Alternative Proposal (Option 3); and
3. Return to Council with recommendations regarding conceptual design and a funding plan for a multi-year capital project and ongoing operating funding based on the Alternative Proposal (Option 3).
15.2 COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
15.2.1 Common Roots Urban Farm [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) or his designate to negotiate and execute a Community Garden Agreement with Metroworks Employment Association which, in the opinion of the CAO or his designate, is in accordance with Administrative Order Number 2014-009-OP Respecting the Community Garden Program, to be located at Bi-Hi Park, Halifax;
2. Direct staff to work with representatives of the Metroworks Employment Association to explore the potential to house the 90 garden plots at existing community gardens on HRM lands; and
3. Direct staff to coordinate the move of the 90 garden plots, including the allocation of staff resources and equipment to move the soil to other community gardens.
15.2.2 Hope Blooms Global Kitchen for Social Change, Murray Warrington Park [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Authorize and direct the CAO to host a public information meeting, in collaboration with Hope Blooms Youth Social Entrepreneurial Ventures Inc.;
2. Authorize and direct the CAO or his designate to negotiate and execute an operating and stewardship agreement with Hope Blooms Youth Social Entrepreneurial Ventures Inc. which in the determination of the CAO or his designate, (i) accords with the terms and conditions set out in Table 1 of the staff report dated January 30, 2019 respecting the construction and operation of a Global Kitchen for Social Change in Murray Warrington Park, and (ii) appropriately accounts for the results of community and stakeholder engagement.
3. Notwithstanding recommendation 2, staff will return to Regional Council to seek further directions, if in the determination of the CAO or his designate, the engagement process, involving the community and stakeholders generates a clear consensus on the part of participants in favour of materially changing any of the terms or conditions described in table 1 of the staff report dated January 30, 2019.
15.3 TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
15.3.1 Update on HRM’s 2008 Vehicle Anti-Idling Policy [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Direct staff to update the 2008 HRM Vehicle Anti-Idling Policy, and consolidate related policies into that update, based on the findings of the staff report dated October 31, 2018 and ongoing monitoring of fleet vehicle idling activity;
2. Direct staff to evaluate the impact of the new consolidated Policy on fleet vehicle and equipment idling, fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions after two years, and return to the Transportation Standing Committee with a report documenting progress; and
3. Direct staff to develop business unit-specific greenhouse gas emission targets to reduce idling and fuel consumption, coupled with employee coaching and feedback on idling behaviour and fuel consumption.
15.4 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
15.4.1 Councillor Karsten - Request for Staff Report - Tallahassee Community Recreation Centre [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report in regard to proposed phase 2 Renovations at Tallahassee Community Recreation Centre with consideration for inclusion in the 2020-2021 Capital Budget.
16. MOTIONS
17. 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:
17.1 PROPERTY MATTER - Parkland Acquisition, East Preston – Private and Confidential Report
A matter pertaining to providing instruction and direction to officers and employees of the Municipality pertaining to the acquisition / sale of land in regard to:
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. direct the Chief Administrative Officer to take the necessary steps to negotiate and acquire the subject property for municipal park purposes; and
2. That the private and confidential report dated January 15, 2019 not be released to the public.
17.2 PROPERTY MATTER – Update and Renewal – 1940 Gottingen Street – Option Agreement – Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre – Private and Confidential Report
A matter pertaining to providing instruction and direction to officers and employees of the Municipality pertaining to the acquisition / sale of land in regard to:
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. approve the renewal of the Option Agreement and authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to enter a written agreement with the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Society to extend the term of the Option Agreement for an additional twelve (12) months as per the terms and conditions that were approved by Halifax Regional Council on December 12, 2017, and which are specified in Table 1 of the Private and Confidential report within Attachment 3 of the private and confidential staff report dated January 17, 2019.
2. not release the private and confidential staff report dated January 17, 2019 to the public.
17.3 PERSONNEL MATTER – Personnel Matter – Private and Confidential Report
A matter pertaining to an identifiable individual or group.
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council convene to in camera (in private) to discuss the matter.
17.4 PROPERTY MATTER – Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Park Update and Proposed Land Acquisition – Private and Confidential Report
A matter pertaining to providing instruction and direction to officers and employees of the Municipality pertaining to the acquisition / sale of land in regard to:
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to negotiate and approve the purchase of the lands associated with the proposed Blue Mountain Birch-Cove Lakes Wilderness Park identified in, and under the terms and conditions outlined in Tables 1 and 2 of the private and confidential staff report dated February 28, 2019, pursuant to Administrative Order 2018-004 and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute any agreements that may be necessary;
2. Accept federal funding pursuant to the aforementioned acquisitions and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter any agreements that may be necessary;
3. Authorize the expenditure from the Project Account No. CP180004 – Park Land Acquisition of the funds necessary to complete the aforementioned property purchases;
4. Direct staff to continue to implement the plan for future acquisitions of other lands within the Blue Mountain Birch-Cove Lakes Wilderness Park boundary as outlined in the Discussion section of the private and confidential staff report date February 28, 2019; and
5. Not release the private and confidential staff report dated February 28, 2019 to the public.
18. ADDED ITEMS
18.1 Lease of Point Pleasant Park Lodge [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to:
1. Endorse an extension of a 1-year lease of Point Pleasant Park Lodge to the Sable Island Institute at less than market value, until February 28, 2020; and
2. Request a staff report on the best use of the Lodge in meeting the goals of the Point Pleasant Park Comprehensive Plan.
Information Items:
5. Proclamation – Saint Patrick’s Day Festival – March 15-18, 2019 [PDF]
6. Proclamation – World Down Syndrome Day – March 21, 2019 [PDF]
19. NOTICES OF MOTION
20. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
March 5, 2019