October 3, 2017 Regional Council

Date: October 3, 2017

Time: 1:00 p.m., Reconvene 6:00 p.m.

Location: Council Chamber

Minutes: October 3, 2017 Halifax Regional Council Minutes (PDF)

Video: October 3, 2017 Regional Council Video

Summary of recorded votes: October 3, 2017 Regional Council Summary of Recorded Votes (PDF)

Action summary: October 3, 2017 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 – NONE
10. NOTICES OF TABLED MATTERS – NONE

11. PUBLIC HEARING – 6:00 P.M.
11.1 Administrative Order 50 Disposal of Surplus Real Property – PID 40107153, Lot 3 Shore Drive, Bedford
- Report [PDF]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1.Approve the sale of PID 40107153 - Lot 3 Shore Drive, Bedford, to the Bedford Basin Yacht Club as per the terms and conditions of sale set out in Table 2 of the staff report dated July 7, 2017; and
2. Authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Bedford Basin Yacht Club as per the terms and conditions outlined in Table 2 of the staff report dated July 7, 2017.

Public Hearings - Frequently Asked Questions

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 Increase to Contract, RFP No. 16-301 Engineering Services for the Design and Construction of Two Pedestrian Bridges, Retaining Wall and Active Transportation Trail – Sackville [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council authorize an increase to RFP No. 16-301 Engineering Services for the Design and Construction of Two Pedestrian Bridges, Retaining Wall and Active Transportation Trail – Sackville, to CBCL Ltd. for consultant fees during the construction phase, in the amount of $29,633 (net HST included), with funding from Project Account No. CTU00420 Active Transportation, as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated August 29, 2017.

14.1.2 Request to Province of Nova Scotia to Enable Bicycle Traffic Signals and Cross-rides under the Motor Vehicle Act [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Nova Scotia Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal requesting that the use of bicycle traffic signals and cross-rides be enabled in the next revision of the Motor Vehicle Act; and; that the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal introduce a Regulation under Section 307 of the Motor Vehicle Act to permit Halifax Regional Municipality to conduct a project of not greater than five years to test and evaluate bicycle traffic signals and cross-rides at various locations in the municipality.

14.1.3 2017 Fall Debenture and Temporary Borrowing Resolution [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Authorize and direct the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to sign the Resolution for Pre-Approval of Debenture Issuance, subject to interest rate confirmation not to exceed 4.00%, to enable the Halifax Regional Municipality to issue a 10-year debenture in the amount of $11,110,000 and,
2. Approve a Temporary Borrowing Resolution of $37,585,242 for financing of the debt funded projects from the 2017/18 capital budget.

14.1.4 Proposed Administrative Order 2017-012-GOV, Respecting the Commemoration of Edward Cornwallis and the Recognition and Commemoration of Indigenous History Special Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference [PDF]
Motion – Councillor Cleary:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt Administrative Order Number 2017-012-GOV, respecting the commemoration of Edward Cornwallis and the Recognition and Commemoration of Indigenous History Special Advisory Committee, as set out in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated September 26, 2017, to establish a special advisory committee to Council.

14.2 AUDIT AND FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE
14.2.1 Long-term Strategic Capital Projects Update
- Report [PDF - 11 Mb]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct staff to bring forward a framework for a ten-year capital outlook aligned with Regional Council Priorities, along with an initial ten-year capital outlook that includes funding for the Planned Strategic Projects as noted in the September 6, 2017 staff report, and options for other capital outlays including the Potential Strategic Projects.

14.2.2 CN Public Crossing Repairs [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve an unbudgeted withdrawal in the amount of $190,895, net HST included, from the General Contingency Fund, Q421 to fund Operating Account R715 6906 to reimburse CN for the rehabilitation of railway crossings at Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth and Community Centre Lane, Windsor Junction, as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the August 17, 2017 staff report.

14.3 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
14.3.1 Councillor Mancini – Review of HRM’s Litter Receptacle Placement Criteria [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report to review HRM’s current litter receptacle placement criteria. The report should also include:
a) information on whether there is a sufficient number of litter receptacles throughout HRM
b) criteria from other municipalities on placement/quantity of litter receptacles
c) consider permitting additional litter receptacles in strategic locations, such as pedestrian and active transportation corridors, bus stops (regardless of ridership volume), parks, playgrounds, sportfields and public spaces.

14.3.2 Councillor Adams – Installation and Maintenance of Private Road Signs [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report to look at replacing or repairing private road signs (sign blades). The report should only address the signs when missing or damaged and continue the practice of billing the developer for the first private lane sign, which is currently what we do for new public and private roads.

14.3.3 Councillor Zurawski – Study on HRM Routes for Possible High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report to find HRM routes that could have High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV) Lanes assigned for 2 plus occupancy, electric/hybrid/cabs/public transport vehicles.

14.3.4 Councillor Austin – Amendment to By-Law A-700 to Prohibit the Feeding of Wildlife [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report regarding amendments to HRM By-Law A-700, Respecting Animals and Responsible Pet Ownership, to prohibit the feeding of wildlife. The proposed amendments to A-700 should be based on best practices from other municipalities and include reasonable exceptions for backyard bird feeders.

15. MOTIONS
15.1 Councillor Mason
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report regarding feasibility and options, in consultation with the Canadian Legion, Canadian Forces and Veterans Affairs, for placing the dates for the Afghanistan conflict on the front of the Halifax Cenotaph, including the potential to allow space for additional dates should circumstances require it in the future.

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 Personnel Matter
Citizen and Councillor appointments to boards and committees in keeping with the Public Appointment Policy adopted by Regional Council in August 2011

16.1.1 Expert Panel on Commemoration – Composition
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential staff report dated September 26, 2017; and,
2. It is further recommended that the private and confidential report dated September 26, 2017 not be released to the public.

Private and Confidential Information Items
1. Private and Confidential In Camera (In Private) Information Report - re: Administrative Order 50 Disposal of Surplus Real Property – PID 40107153, Lot 3 Shore Drive, Bedford

17. ADDED ITEMS

16. IN CAMERA (IN PRIVATE)

16.2 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.

16.2.1 Halifax’s Amazon HQ2 Bid – Private and Confidential Report
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council release the private and confidential report dated September 26, 2017 to the public on October 20, 2017, the day after the Amazon RFP deadline.

18. NOTICES OF MOTION

19. ADJOURNMENT

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INFORMATION ITEMS
October 3, 2017

1. Proclamation – Insurance Information Campaign 2017 [PDF]

2. Proclamation – Occupational Therapy Month - October 2017 [PDF]

3. Proclamation – Older Persons Day – October 1, 2017 [PDF]

4. Proclamation – Mi’kmaq Treaty Day – October 2, 2017 [PDF]

5. Proclamation – Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day – October 6, 2017 [PDF]

6. Proclamation – World Mental Health Day – October 10, 2017 [PDF]

7. Proclamation – Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day – October 15, 2017 [PDF]

8. Memorandum from the Chair of Audit and Finance Standing Committee dated September 20, 2017 re: First Quarter 2017/18 Financial Report [PDF - 31 Mb]

9. Memorandum from the Chair of Audit and Finance Standing Committee dated September 20, 2017 re: Investment Activities - Quarter ending March 31, 2017 [PDF]