Date:
Time: 1:00 p.m., Reconvene 6:00 p.m.
Location: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Acadia Ballroom - 1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax
Minutes: November 27, 2018 Halifax Regional Council Minutes (PDF)
Summary of recorded votes: November 27, 2018 Halifax Regional Council Summary of Recorded Votes (PDF)
Action summary: November 27, 2018 Halifax Regional Council Action Summary (PDF)
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. SPECIAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 30, 2018
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. HEARINGS
11.1 HERITAGE HEARING – 1:00 P.M.
11.1.1 Case H00462 - Request to Include the Kenny-Dennis Building at 1740 Granville Street, Halifax, in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality
- Report [PDF]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve the request to include 1740 Granville Street in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality, as shown on Map 1 attached to the staff report dated September 9, 2018, as a municipal heritage property.
11.2 PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:00 P.M.
11.2.1 Case 20102 - Amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy for Halifax and the Land Use By-law for Halifax Mainland for 383 Herring Cove Road, Halifax
- Report [PDF]
- Staff Presentation [PDF]
- Applicant Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) for Halifax and Land-Use By-law for Halifax Mainland (LUB) as set out in Attachments A and B of the staff report dated September 11, 2018, to create a new zone which permits a 7-storey mixed-use building at 383 Herring Cove Road, Halifax.
11.2.2 Case 20323 - Amendments to the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy and Halifax Peninsula Land-Use By-law and associated development agreement for the former Ben’s Bakery Lands on Quinpool Road, Pepperell Street, Preston Street and Shirley Street, Halifax (Joint Public Hearing with Halifax and West Community Council)
- Report [PDF]
- Staff Presentation [PDF]
- Applicant Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy for Halifax (MPS) and Land Use By-law (LUB) for Halifax Peninsula, as set out in Attachments A and B of the staff report dated August 23, 2018, to permit the redevelopment of the former Ben’s Bakery Lands into a mixed-use development by development agreement.
Public Hearings - Frequently Asked Questions
12. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
12.1 Correspondence
12.2 Petitions
13. INFORMATION ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD – November 13, 2018
13.1 Councillor Blackburn – Diverse Voices for Change – Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Project Update [PDF]
14. REPORTS
14.1 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
14.1.1 First Reading, Proposed By-Law S-447, an Amendment to By-Law S-400 Respecting Charges for Street Improvements [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council give First Reading to proposed By-Law S-447, amending By-Law S-400, the Street Improvement By-law, as set out in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated October 2, 2018.
14.1.2 Side Guards on Source Separated Solid Waste Collection Vehicles [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve the installation of side guards on the contracted curbside solid waste collection fleet with funding as provided for in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated September 25, 2018;
2. Exercise its option to extend the existing condominium collection contracts for garbage, organics and recyclables (and their existing standing offer agreements) for a two-year period as provided for by the terms and conditions outlined in the staff report dated September 25, 2018;
3. Approve the installation of side guards on the contracted condominium solid waste collection fleet with funding as provided for in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated September 25, 2018.
14.1.3 Case 21770 – Land use policy and regulations to manage conflict between industrial and non-industrial uses in Woodside Industrial Park, Dartmouth [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct staff to include policy and land use regulations within the HRM Centre Plan to manage conflict between industrial activities and abutting residential and institutional uses in the Woodside Industrial Park area consistent with the policy direction outlined in the Discussion Section of the staff report dated October 19, 2018.
14.1.4 AN104 - HRM Asset Names, October 17, 2017 – April 15, 2018 [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve:
1. The addition of the name Mel Boutilier to the existing Commemorative Names List as shown on Attachment A of the staff report dated October 9, 2018;
2. The renaming of Arnold D Johnson Playfield to Arnold D Johnson Sport Field and Silver Hill Park to Silvers Hill Park to correct administrative errors as shown on Attachment B of the staff report dated October 9, 2018;
3. The renaming of Inglis Street Park to Raymond Taavel Park, Halifax, Keltic Garden Playground to Keltic Gardens Park, Lawrencetown, and Two River Park to Partridge Nest Drive Park, Mineville, as shown on Attachment C, D, and E of the staff report dated October 9, 2018;
4. The renaming of Flagstone Ballfield 1 to Dan C MacDonald Memorial Ballfield, Cole Harbour, as shown on Attachment F of the staff report dated October 9, 2018; and
5. The administrative park names as shown on Attachment G of the staff report dated October 9, 2018.
14.1.5 Legislative Amendment to HRM Charter Administrative Order 2014-007-ADM – ArtsHalifax Successor Committee [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct staff to:
1. Include specific consideration of governance models for the professional arts sector within the current Culture and Heritage Priorities Plan process, including dedicated consideration of the HRM Charter and other relevant legislation; and
2. Include any subsequent recommendations pursuant to the development of a governance model requiring associated legislative changes as part of an overall approach with respect to municipal arts, culture and heritage governance and advisory priorities.
14.2 TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
14.2.1 Alternative Options – Route 15 Purcells Cove [PDF - 13 Mb]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct staff to implement routing and peak period service for the Route 415 as described in the approved Moving Forward Together Plan.
14.3 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
14.3.1 Councillor Austin - Amendments to Real Property Administrative Orders [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report on amendments to HRM’s Real Property Administrative Orders to require Council approval before entering into rights of first refusal for municipally-owned property.
14.3.2 Councillor Craig – Navigator Street Outreach Program Expansion Pilot [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Give approval of two years funding of ninety thousand dollars ($90,000) per year for the Navigator Street Outreach Program expansion pilot for fiscal years 2019/2020 (subject to budget approval) and 2020/2021 (subject to budget approval); and,
2. Authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute a Grant Agreement between the Halifax Regional Municipality, Downtown Business Commission (DHBC), Spring Garden Area Business Association (SGABA) and the Sackville Business Association (SBA) with terms and conditions acceptable to the parties and Chief Administrative Officer and subject to review and approval as to form and authority by Legal Services.
15. MOTIONS
15.1 Ratification from the November 13, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting - 2017-2020
Multi-year Priority Outcome Update
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council proceed to prepare the 19/20 multi-year budget and business plan in support of Council’s Priority Outcomes and consistent with the Outcome Plans as presented November 13, 2018 regarding Economic Development, Social Development, Governance and Engagement, and Administrative Priorities.
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 – October 30, 2018
Motion:
That the In Camera (In Private) minutes of October 30, 2018 be approved as circulated.
16.2 PROPERTY MATTER – Councillor Austin - Dartmouth Acquisition
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 request a staff report regarding a possible acquisition as outlined in the private and confidential Councillor Request form.
16.3 PERSONNEL MATTER - Ratification of Citizen Appointments to Boards and Committees – Heritage Advisory Committee
Citizen and Councillor appointments to boards and committees in keeping with the Public Appointment Policy adopted by Regional Council in August 2011.
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Adopt the recommendations of the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee to the Heritage Advisory Committee as outlined in Attachment 1 of the private and confidential staff report dated November 15, 2018.
2. release the Citizen Appointments to the public following ratification and notification of the successful candidates.
Private and Confidential Information Items
1. Private and Confidential In Camera (In Private) Information Report - re: Property Matter – Buy-Back Agreement
2. Private and Confidential In Camera (In Private) Information Report - re: Commuter Rail Update
17. ADDED ITEMS
17.1 Councillor Nicoll – Women’s Advocacy Committee [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report on creating a Women’s Advocacy Committee to provide Council with advice on affairs relevant to municipal jurisdiction. The Committee would advocate for women’s gender-based issue resolutions and opportunities related to municipal policies, priorities and decisions; promote leadership development to empower women to fully participate in civic life and to research and provide information and resources about women’s gender-based issues.
17.2 Ratification from the November 27, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting - Fiscal Framework
That Halifax Regional Council direct staff to develop the 2019-2020 Budget and 2020-21 Budget in Principle according to Council's approved priorities, and preliminary fiscal direction, including:
-maintaining the appropriate level of existing services with the addition of the new services previously approved by Council;
-a three-year capital budget that recapitalizes assets, funds growth related issues and is balanced to the fiscal framework;
-a responsible debt position;
-appropriate reserve balances that allow for risk mitigation, future obligations, and opportunities; and,
-alignment of the current average tax bill for residential homes and commercial properties under three scenarios:
a) 2.1% increase for 2019-20;
b) 2.9% increase for 2019-20;
c) 1.9% increase for 2019-20.
18. NOTICES OF MOTION
19. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS - REVISED
November 27, 2018
1. Proclamation – Transgender Day – November 20, 2018 [PDF]
2. Proclamation – Bluenose Ability Film Festival – November 29 – December 4, 2018 [PDF]