Date:
Time: Immediately Following Committee of the Whole, Reconvene 6:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chamber, City Hall
Minutes: November 14, 2017 Halifax Regional Council Minutes (PDF)
Summary of recorded votes: November 14, 2017 Halifax Regional Council Summary of Recorded Votes (PDF)
Action summary: November 14, 2017 Regional Council Action Summary (PDF)
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. SPECIAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
SELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 17, 2017
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 – NONE
10. NOTICES OF TABLED MATTERS – NONE
11. PUBLIC HEARING – 6:00 P.M.
11.1 Administrative Order 50 Disposal of Surplus Property – Community Interest, 1018 Fall River Road, Fall River
- Report [PDF]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve the sale of PID 00507459 1018 Fall River Road, Fall River, to the Fall River Minor Football Association as per the proposed terms and conditions set out in Table 1 of the staff report dated September 25, 2017; and
2. Authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Fall River Minor Football Association as per the terms and conditions set out in Table 1 dated September 25, 2017.
Public Hearings - Frequently Asked Questions
12. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
12.1 Correspondence
12.2 Petitions
12.3 Presentation – Halifax Public Libraries – Facilities Master Plan [PDF]
13. INFORMATION ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD – November 14, 2017
13.1 Councillor Cleary – Case 18966 – Amendments to the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and the Halifax Peninsula Land Use By-Law (LUB) for 6009 and 6017 Quinpool Road, Halifax [PDF]
Motion:
That Information Report item 4 Case 18966 – Amendments to the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and the Halifax Peninsula Land Use By-law (LUB) for 6009 and 6017 Quinpool Road, Halifax, be added as a regular agenda item for questions of clarification.
14. REPORTS
14.1 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
14.1.1 2018-19 Multi-year Budget Process and Consultation Plan (Supplementary Report) [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct staff to:
1. Adopt the Capital Plan and Budget process as outlined in the supplementary staff report dated November 7, 2017, and
2. Proceed with the 2018/19 Budget and Business Plan consultation as per the schedule included in Attachment A of the supplementary staff report dated November 7, 2017 with the understanding that some dates may change throughout the process.
14.1.2 Increase to Contract, Q17L345 Titus Smith Park – Supply and Installation of Performance Stage [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve an increase of $29,283 (net HST included) from project account #CP000002 – Park Upgrades, as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated November 7, 2017.
14.1.3 First Reading Proposed By-Law B-203, an Amendment By-Law B-201, Respecting the Building Code – Incentives for Affordable Housing Projects [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council give First Reading to the amendments to By-law B-201, the Building By-law, as set out in Attachment C of the staff report dated October 31, 2017, to exempt building permit fees for developments proposed by not-for-profit organizations or charities that include affordable units.
14.2 COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
14.2.1 Changes to “Welcomed in Halifax” Program Criteria [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct staff to:
1. Draft amendments to By-law U-100, the User Charges By-law, to permit the waiver of transit fees for up to one year for asylum seekers and claimants with rejected claims and return to Council at a later date with such amendments for further consideration; and
2. Provide for the waiver of recreation fees for up to one year for asylum seekers and claimants with rejected claims within the Recreation Fee Study project.
14.3 EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE
14.3.1 Proposed Amendment to Administrative Order One, Respecting the Procedure of the Council – Public Presentations [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt the amendments to Administrative Order One, the Procedures of the Council Administrative Order, with respect to sections 19 Agenda Review, section 44 Requests for Presentation and section 45 Presentations, as set out in Attachment 2 to the October 10, 2017 report.
14.4 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY STANDING COMMITTEE
14.4.1 Options to Reduce Textiles in the Landfill [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Direct staff to issue a Request for an Expression of Interest to identify not-for profit and social enterprise organizations with whom HRM may partner through the use of the Halifax Recycles App in order to expand and enhance the diversion of textiles from the landfill; and
2. Direct staff to work with industry, charities, not for profits, social enterprises and other government agencies to increase the profile of textile recycling and promote consistent messaging for drop-off bins and the recycling of textiles.
14.5 TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
14.5.1 On-Street Parking for Carshare Vehicles [PDF]
Motion as Amended:
That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to include provision in amendments to By-law P-1000 to:
1. Create designated parking spaces and associated permits for operators of non-station-based carshare vehicles;
2. Include all carshare vehicles as being eligible for residential parking exemptions; and
3. Allow station based carshare vehicles to have their home-based parking designated on-street.
14.5.2 Alderney Ferry Schedule Adjustments [PDF]
Motion as Amended:
That Halifax Regional Council approve that the additional service that was introduced on the Alderney – Halifax ferry service for The Big Lift project be retained until the end of 2017/18, and that these trips be rescheduled with the quarterly service adjustment date February 19, 2018 to provide a 15 minute frequency during the weekday midday period instead of during the evening period, as outlined in Attachment A of the September 11, 2017 staff report.
14.6 HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
14.6.1 Heritage Incentive Program Funding - 2146 Brunswick Street, Halifax [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve the recommended grant of 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $7,233, for 2146 Brunswick Street Halifax (Attachment A of the September 27, 2017 Staff Report), conditional upon the applicants’ compliance with Section 29 through 35 of Administrative Order Number 2014-002-ADM.
14.7 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
14.7.1 Councillor Mancini – Review of Administrative Order 52 – Code of Conduct for Elected Officials [PDF]
Motion:
That Regional Council request a staff report on a review of Administrative Order 52: Code of Conduct for Elected Officials to include, but not be limited to, consideration of:
1. Requirement for an annual review, discussion and signing of the document by elected officials.
2. Review section IV Member Responsibilities, specifically regarding 13. Interpersonal Behaviour and 14. Community Representation, to provide clear and unambiguous expectations.
3. Periodic review of Administrative Order 52 (i.e. every 4 years) for consideration of potential amendments
4. Ask the Province to provide an update of the 2016 request to initiate legislative changes to the HRM Charter allowing for the ability to censure Members of Council by remitting remuneration for violations to AO 52, Code of Conduct for Municipal Officials.
5. Creation of an Integrity Commissioner position for HRM to conduct the investigation and provide a report to Regional Council once a breach of Administrative Order 52 has been reported.
15. MOTIONS
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 Labour Relations
A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations, instruction or direction to officers and employees of the Municipality concerning labour relations and employee negotiations arising out of the contract or contract negotiations with one of the Municipalities unions.
16.1.1 Halifax Regional Police Association (HRPA) Collective Agreement – Private and Confidential Report
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Ratify the draft collective agreement attached as Appendix A of the private and confidential report dated November 14, 2017 and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the collective agreement on behalf of the Municipality.
2. Authorize its Chief Negotiator to finalize the collective agreement with the union, provided that the editing process consists only of minor corrections and changes that are not of a substantive nature.
3. It is further recommended that the private and confidential report dated November 14, 2017 not be released to the public.
16.2 Personnel Matter
A matter pertaining to an identifiable individual or group.
16.2.1 Dealing with Complaints under the Code of Conduct Policy (Administrative Order 52) – Private and Confidential Report
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council convene to in camera to discuss the matter.
Private and Confidential Information Items
1. Private and Confidential In Camera (In Private) Information Report - re: Administrative Order 50 Disposal of Surplus Property – Community Interest, 1018 Fall River Road, Fall River
2. Private and Confidential In Camera (In Private) Information Report - re: Changes to “Welcomed in Halifax” Program Criteria
17. ADDED ITEMS
17.1 Audit and Finance Standing Committee – Contract Amendments - Various Contracts, Integrated Mobility Plan [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve a contract amendment to McPhail Transportation Planning Services in the amount of $51,000 to complete work associated with the Integrated Mobility Plan; and,
2. Approve a contract amendment to O2 Planning & Design in the amount of $61,000 to complete work associated with the Integrated Mobility Plan.
17.2 Councillor Blackburn – Include Springfield Lake Recreation Centre in Turf Reserve Fund [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council Request a staff report requesting that the Springfield Lake Recreation Centre be added to the list of facilities able to access the Sackville Turf Reserve Fund.
16. IN CAMERA (IN PRIVATE)
16.3 Intergovernmental Relations
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.
16.3.1 Intergovernmental Relations Matter – Verbal Update – Private and Confidential
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council convene to in camera.
Information Items
5. Proclamation – World Pancreatic Cancer Day – November 16, 2017 [PDF]
6. Proclamation – Transgender Day – November 20, 2017 [PDF]
7. Proclamation – Techsploration Day – November 24, 2017 [PDF]
18. NOTICES OF MOTION
19. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
November 14, 2017