Date:
Time: 1:00 p.m., Reconvene 6:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chamber, 3rd Floor City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax
Minutes: March 10, 2020 Halifax Regional Council Minutes (PDF)
Summary of recorded votes: March 10, 2020 Halifax Regional Council Summary of Recorded Votes (PDF)
Action summary: March 10, 2020 Regional Council Action Summary (PDF)
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. SPECIAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 11, 2020
4. APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
5. CONSENT AGENDA*
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve the following item: 15.3.1 and 15.5.3
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. HERITAGE HEARING – 6:00 P.M.
12.1 Case H00470 – Evaluation of Potential Heritage Resources in Downtown Halifax – Report #1
- Report [PDF]
- Staff Presentation [PDF]
- Owner Presentation - 1520-30 Queen St [PDF]
- Owner Presentation - 1560 Grafton St [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council include:
1. 1529, 1533, 1535, 1539, and 1549 Birmingham Street in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality, as shown on Map 1 of the staff report dated September 24, 2019, as municipal heritage properties to form the Birmingham Streetscape,
2. 1520, 1526, 1528, 1530, 1532, 1534, and 1542 Queen Street in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality, as shown on Map 1 of the staff report dated September 24, 2019, as municipal heritage properties to form the Queen Streetscape, and
3. 1545-49, 1560, 1567, 1579, and 1600 Grafton Street in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality, as shown on Map 1 of the staff report dated September 24, 2019, as municipal heritage properties to form the Grafton Streetscape.
13. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
13.1 Correspondence
13.2 Petitions
14. INFORMATION ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD – NONE
15. REPORTS
15.1 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
15.1.1 Proposed Amendments to Administrative Order 2017-009-ADM, Respecting District Funds [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt the amendments to Administrative Order 2017-009-ADM as set out in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated November 5, 2019 to increase the maximum amount of money that may be given to a non-registered non-profit organization as a grant from the District Capital Fund from $500 to $5,000.
15.1.2 Integrated Pest Management Strategy [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to:
1. Develop an Integrated Pest Management Strategy as outlined in the Discussion section of the staff report dated January 22, 2020;
2. Initiate the process to repeal By-law P-800, Respecting the Regulation of Pesticides, Herbicides and Insecticides.
15.1.3 Case CA0128 - Proposed Amendments to Administrative Order 29, Respecting HRM Civic Addressing Policies – Street Naming and Renaming from September 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019 [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt the proposed amendments to Administrative Order 29, Respecting Civic Addressing Policies in order to approve:
1. the naming of four new private lanes as identified in Attachment A and Maps 1, 2, and 3 of the staff report dated February 18, 2020;
2. the naming of four public streets as identified in Attachment A and Maps 4, 5, and 6 of the staff report dated February 18, 2020; and
3. the renaming of a portion of Woodlawn Road to Athorpe Drive, Dartmouth as identified in Attachment A and Maps 7 and 8 of the staff report dated February 18, 2020.
15.1.4 Case 21946 - Amendments to the Bedford Municipal Planning Strategy for lands at the intersections of Southgate Drive and Bedford Highway, Bedford [Large 20 Mb PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to:
1. Initiate a process to consider amendments to the Bedford Municipal Planning Strategy and Bedford Land Use By-law to redistribute existing development rights and allow for development agreements on Block BH-1 which would allow a multiple storey mixed residential development, and BH-2 which would allow a one storey commercial building and single family dwellings, on lands located at the corners of Southgate Drive and the Bedford Highway; and
2. Follow the public participation program for municipal planning strategy amendments as approved by Regional Council on February 27, 1997.
15.1.5 Tender No. 20-218 Shore Road Bridge Replacement and Paving Cow Bay Road to Oceanlea Drive, East Region [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Authorize a budget increase of $527,619.60 (net HST included), to project Account CR180003 – Bridges, funded through cost sharing with Halifax Water.
2. Award Tender No. 20-218 Shore Road Bridge Replacement and Paving Cow Bay Road to Oceanlea Drive to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, ARCP (Atlantic Road Construction and Paving Ltd.) for a total tender price of $3,389,295.00 (net HST included) with funding from Project Account No. CR180003 Bridges, CR000009 Street Recapitalization, CR180002 Sidewalk Renewal, CR180004 Other Road Related Works, and CR180001 AT – Strategic Projects as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated February 19, 2020.
3. Award the construction administration and site inspection component of Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 18-307- Consulting Engineering Services for BR122 Shore Road Bridge Replacement Design to Hatch Ltd. for an estimated fee of $94,243.26 (net HST included) from Project Account No. CR180003 – Bridges, as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated February 19, 2020.
15.2 EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE
15.2.1 Revision of Taxi Appeal Process [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to draft amendments to By-Law T-1000, Respecting the Regulation of Taxis, Accessible Taxis and Limousines, and any other necessary amendments, to enable appeals to be heard by an arm’s length committee consistent with the structure, composition, and operation outlined in Table 1 of the staff report dated January 2, 2020.
15.3 TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
15.3.1 Councillor Appointment to the Halifax Harbour Bridge Commission* [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council appoint Councillor Lindell Smith to the Halifax Harbour Bridge Commission to fill an unexpired term to November, 2020.
15.4 GRANTS COMMITTEE
15.4.1 211 Information and Referral Services Association (o/a 211 Nova Scotia) – License Agreement [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to negotiate a less than market value license agreement, for execution by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk on behalf of the Municipality, with 211 Information and Referral Services Association (o/a 211 Nova Scotia) for the premises located at 21 Mount Hope Avenue, Dartmouth as per the key terms and conditions set out in Table 1 in the discussion section of the staff report dated October 30, 2019.
15.5 HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
15.5.1 Case H00467 - Request to Include 10175 Highway 7, Salmon River Bridge in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council set a date for a heritage hearing to consider the inclusion of 10175 Highway 7, as shown on Map 1 of the staff report dated February 4, 2020, in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality.
15.5.2 Case H00476 - Request to Include 6047 Jubilee Road, Halifax, in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council set a date for a heritage hearing to consider the inclusion of 6047 Jubilee Road, as shown on Map 1 of the staff report dated February 12, 2020, in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality.
15.5.3 Case H00492 - 2020/2021 Heritage Incentives Program* [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve the proposed grants to the properties listed in Attachment A of the Staff Recommendation Report dated February 12, 2020, conditional upon the applicants’ compliance with Sections 29 through 35 of Administrative Order Number 2014-002-ADM; and
2. Approve the proposed $21,384 grant for 81 Alderney Drive, conditional upon the applicants’ compliance with Sections 29 through 35 of Administrative Order Number 2014-002-ADM.
15.6 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
15.6.1 Councillor Adams - Off Leash Dog Park - Governors Brook [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report on the feasibility of a dog park on a portion of HRM owned parkland in the Governors Brook subdivision.
15.6.2 Councillor Nicoll - Options to Encourage a more Inclusive Public Engagement Process [PDF]
Motion:
That Regional Council request a staff report providing options allowing for a more inclusive public engagement process.
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 In Camera (In Private) Minutes – February 11, 2020
Motion:
That the In Camera (In Private) minutes of February 11, 2020 be approved as circulated.
17.2 PROPERTY MATTER – 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.
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Adopt the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential staff report dated December 19, 2019; and
2. Not release the private and confidential staff report dated December 19, 2019 to the public.
17.3 PERSONNEL MATTER – Private and Confidential Report
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 as outlined in the private and confidential report dated March 4, 2020; and
2. Not release the private and confidential report dated March 4, 2020 to the public.
18. ADDED ITEMS
19. NOTICES OF MOTION
20. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
March 10, 2020
1. Proclamation – Saint Patrick’s Day Festival – March 13-18, 2020 [PDF]
2. Proclamation – Easter Seals Month – March 2020 [PDF]
3. Proclamation – World Down Syndrome Day – March 21, 2020 [PDF]