Date:
Time: 1:00 p.m., Reconvene 6:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chamber, City Hall
Minutes: September 5, 2017 Halifax Regional Council Minutes (PDF)
Summary of recorded votes: September 5, 2017 Regional Council Summary of Recorded Votes (PDF)
Action summary: September 5, 2017 Halifax Regional Council Action Summary (PDF)
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. SPECIAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – August 1, 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 HEARINGS – 6:00 P.M.
11.1 Proposed Administrative Order SC-85, Respecting Closure of a Portion of Metropolitan Avenue, Lower Sackville – Lot MA-1
- Report [PDF]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt Administrative Order SC-85, to close a portion of Metropolitan Avenue, Lower Sackville, shown as Lot MA-1 in Attachment “A” of the staff report dated July 26, 2017.
11.2 Case 20211 - Amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for Bedford to allow service stations within the ILI (Light Industrial) Zone, Bedford
- Report [PDF]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Regional Council approve the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use By-law (LUB) for Bedford, as set out in Attachments A and B of the staff report dated May 26, 2017, to permit service stations in portions of the Bedford Commons commercial area within the Light Industrial (ILI) Zone, Damascus Road, Bedford.
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 Award – Province of Nova Scotia Request for Proposal (RFP) WS49662970 for Heating Fuel/Propane/Jet Fuel/Diesel/Gasoline [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
a) Approve the standing offer agreement related to Province of Nova Scotia RFP WS49662970 for Heating Fuel/Propane/Jet Fuel/ Diesel/Gasoline, to Highland Fuel Delivery G.P./ Irving Oil Commercial G.P o/a Irving Energy for the furnace oil, diesel fuel and propane portions of the solicitation, for a period ending June 2020 with the option to renew annually for two (2) additional one year terms for the approximate amount of $10,000,000 per year with funding as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated August 4, 2017.
b) Approve the standing offer agreement related to Province of Nova Scotia RFP WS49662970 for Heating Fuel/Propane/Jet Fuel/Diesel/Gasoline to Bluewave Energy for the gasoline portion of the solicitation, for a period ending June 2020 with the option to renew annually for two (2) additional one year terms for the approximate amount of $1,650,000 per year with funding as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated August 4, 2017.
c) Direct the Chief Administrative Offer (CAO) to execute the services contracts with each contractor with terms and conditions acceptable to the CAO and subject to review and approval as to form and authority by Legal Services.
14.1.2 Administrative Order 50 Disposal of Surplus Real Property – PID 40107153, Lot 3 Shore Drive, Bedford [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council schedule a public hearing to consider 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.
14.1.3 Lease – North Preston Recreation Field – 857 Upper Governor Street [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council enter into a twenty (20) year lease with Halifax Regional Water Commission for a recreation field located at 857 Upper Governor Street.
14.1.4 Community Integration Fund – Otter Lake Landfill [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council not provide a community integration fund for the Otter Lake Landfill.
14.1.5 Proposed Administrative Order 2017-004-ADM, Respecting Spaying and Neutering of Cats Grant Program [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt Administrative Order 2017-004-ADM Respecting the Spaying and Neutering of Cats Grant Program, as set out in Attachment A to the staff report dated June 20, 2017.
14.1.6 Second Reading Proposed By-Law C-900, Respecting Charges for Stormwater from Municipal Streets - Stormwater Right-of-Way (ROW) Charge By-Law [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt By-Law C-900, the Charges for Stormwater from Municipal Streets By-law, as set out in the Revised Attachment 1 of the staff report dated July 27, 2017.
14.1.7 Request for Permanent Encroachment – Halifax Port Authority Traffic Monitoring Antenna [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve the Encroachment Agreement, subject to non-substantive amendments, if any, allowing the installation of the antenna pole and the associated electrical conduit at the proposed location within the right of way, as set out in attachment A of the staff report dated July 18, 2017.
14.2 EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE
14.2.1 Second Reading Proposed By-law E-102 an Amendment to By-law E-100, Respecting of a Prompt and Coordinated Response to an Emergency [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt By-law E-102, the purpose of which is to amend By-law E-100, the Emergency Management By-law, to reflect the current administrative and organization structure of the Municipality.
14.3 TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
14.3.1 Second Reading Proposed By-Law P-505, an Amendment to By-Law P-500, Respecting Parking Meters for the Regulation of Parking of Vehicles Left Standing in the Halifax Regional Municipality [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt By-Law P-505, the purpose of which is to amend By-Law P-500, Respecting Parking Meters, to allow the use of pay stations and payment options in addition to parking meters and coin-only payments, as set out in Attachment B to the staff report dated June 30, 2017
14.4 HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
14.4.1 Case H00451 – Substantial Alteration to Finntigh Mara, 10 Kirk Road, Halifax, a Municipally Registered Heritage Property [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council REFUSE the proposed substantial alteration to Finntigh Mara, 10 Kirk Road, Halifax, as outlined in the staff report dated June 19, 2017.
14.5 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
14.5.1 Deputy Mayor Craig – Lacrosse facilities [PDF]
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report assessing the need and feasibility of establishing both indoor and outdoor box lacrosse facilities.
14.5.2 Deputy Mayor Craig – Windsor Junction Hantsport Railway – Rails to Trails Active Transportation [PDF]
Motion
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report on the feasibility of developing an active transportation facility on the corridor of the Windsor and Hantsport Railway that includes information on the potential cost, property permission options, implementation options, and connectivity to the active transportation network in Halifax and the Municipality of the District of East Hants.
15. MOTIONS
15.1 Councillor Mason
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report regarding the former Memorial Library that will make recommendations regarding:
1. A formal withdrawal of the approval to return the land and building of the Memorial Library property to the Province of Nova Scotia.
2. Requesting the covenant with the Province of Nova Scotia restricting for the property to park and library use to include “other public use”.
3. Implementing a process to explore HRM or other public use of the space.
4. In the event no appropriate use can be found proceed with the demolition of the library as approved by Council in March 2013.
15.2 Councillor Hendsbee
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report on pensions as it relates to those Councillors (past and present) that did not have sufficient information to opt in and now want to do so, with a matching municipal contribution to buy back time of service.
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 In Camera (In Private) Minutes – July 18 and August 1, 2017
Motion:
That the In Camera (In Private) minutes of July 18 and August 1, 2017 be approved as circulated.
16.2 Property Matter
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:
16.2.1 Purcell’s Cove Backlands - Shaw Group/Nature Conservancy of Canada – Private and Confidential Report
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential staff report dated August 28, 2017; and,
2. It is further recommended that the private and confidential report dated August 28, 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
2. Private and Confidential In Camera (In Private) Information Report - re: Claims Settlements Fiscal 2016-2017
17. ADDED ITEMS
17. 1 Award – Tender No.17-226 Street Recapitalization, Montague Road/Serpentine Avenue – East Region [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council award Tender No. 17-226, Montague Road / Serpentine Avenue - Street Recapitalization – East Region, to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Ocean Contractors Limited for a Total Tender Price of $1,277,504 (net HST included) with funding from Project Account No. CR000005 – Street Recapitalization, as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated August 16, 2017
17. 2 Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) - Halifax Water Contribution Agreement – Fall River Water Servicing [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council authorize and direct the Chief Administrative Officer to sign an agreement substantially similar as the attached Contribution Agreement (attachment 1 of the staff report dated September 1, 2017) with Halifax Water, allowing HRM to transfer up to $8,625,000 to Halifax Water to construct the Fall River Water Servicing Project.
Information Items
6. Proclamation – Halifax Celtic Festival – September 13 - 17, 2017 [PDF]
16. IN CAMERA (IN PRIVATE)
16.3 Personnel Matter
A matter pertaining to an identifiable individual or group.
16.3.1 Personnel Matter – Verbal Update
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council convene to in camera to discuss the matter.
Private and Confidential Information Items
3. Private and Confidential In Camera (In Private) Information Report - re: Collective Bargaining Update
18. NOTICES OF MOTION
19. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
September 5, 2017
1. Proclamation – Overdose Awareness Day – August 31, 2017 [PDF]
2. Proclamation – Arthritis Awareness Month – September, 2017 [PDF]
3. Proclamation – National PKD Awareness Day – September 4, 2017 [PDF]