Date:
Time: 1:00 p.m. Reconvene 6:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chamber
Minutes: October 4, 2016 Regional Council Minutes (PDF)
Summary of recorded votes: October 4, 2016 Regional Council Summary of Recorded Votes (PDF)
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. SPECIAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• REMARKS FROM RETIRING COUNCILLORS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 6, 2016
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 Plan Dutch Village Road (Supplementary Report)
- Report [PDF]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt the proposed amendments to the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS), the Halifax Peninsula Land Use By-law (LUB) and Halifax Mainland Land Use By-law as set out in Attachments A, B and C of the staff report dated August 17, 2016.
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 – Unit Price Tender No. 16-235 – Burnside Business Park – Phase 12-6 Streets and Services – East Region [PDF - 13 Mb]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve a budget increase of $68,564 (No net HST, 100% recoverable) to Project Account No. CQ000008, Burnside and City of Lakes Development, funded through cost sharing with Heritage Gas, as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated September 14, 2016.
2. Award Tender No. 16-235, Burnside Business Park – Phase 12-6, Streets and Services, to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Dexter Construction Company for a Total Tender Price of $3,276,000 (No Net HST, 100% recoverable) from Project Account No. CQ000008, Burnside and City of Lakes Development as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated September 14, 2016.
3. Authorize, as per the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated September 14, 2016, the appointment of CBCL Ltd. for construction inspection services, in the amount of $310,710 (no HST included, 100% recoverable); payment to Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the extension of electrical transmission lines, in the amount of $77,700 (no HST Included, 100% recoverable); and payment to Halifax Water (HW) for water system inspection, in the amount of $28,567 (no HST Included, 100% recoverable).
14.1.2 Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) Partnership – Electric Bus Feasibility Study [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve entering into a joint partnership and joint funding arrangement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. to undertake a third-party feasibility study on the usage of electric buses at Halifax Transit, in the amount of $50,000 with funding to come from CMU01095.
14.1.3 Second Reading Proposed By-Law S-442, an Amendment to By-Law S-400 Respecting Charges for Street Improvements – New Paving Projects Inside the Core Area – 2015, Emerson Street, Bedford [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt By-Law S-442, amending By Law S-400, the Street Improvement By-law, as set out in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated August 16, 2016.
14.1.4 Second Reading Proposed By-Law S-443, an Amendment to By-Law S-400 Respecting Charges for Street Improvements – New Paving Projects outside the Core Area – 2015, Crouchers Point Road, Glen Haven [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt By-Law S-443, amending By Law S-400, the Street Improvement By-law, as set out in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated August 5, 2016.
14.1.5 Proposed Administrative Order SC-83, Declaration of Surplus Property and Street Closure – Parcel DS-2, Doyle Street, Halifax [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Declare the portion of the Doyle Street Right-of-Way backing on 5407, 5411, 5415, 5425 and 5435 Spring Garden Road addresses (now demolished), shown as Parcel DS-2 in Attachment “A” of the staff report dated August 20, 2016, surplus to municipal requirements, and categorize Parcel DS-2, as ‘Extraordinary’, as per Administrative Order 50;
2. Set a date for a public hearing to consider adopting the proposed Administrative Order SC-83, as contained in Attachment “B” of the staff report dated August 20, 2016, to close a portion of public street.
14.1.6 Proposed Administrative Order 2016-007-OP, Acquisition of Cemeteries Administrative Order [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt Administrative Order 2016-007-OP, the Acquisition of Cemeteries Administrative Order, as set out in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated September 23, 2016.
14.1.7 Allocation of Area Rate Funds Collected for Sidewalks in Fall River [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve the use of the $46,792 in funds which is the balance remaining from the Fall River Sidewalk area rate asset account (HROP-3454) for use in the community of Fall River for the following projects, the use of the funds to be determined by the community group:
1. $5,007 to expand the trails on Blue Hill Coach Trail;
2. $11,932 towards the construction of a multi-purpose sports field located at St. Andrews Park at the corner of High Road and Carmel Crescent; and
3. $29,853 towards a capital project that establishes a floating dock water access on Lake Thomas at Gordon R. Snow Community Centre.
14.1.8 Volunteer Firefighter Honorariums [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve an increase to volunteer firefighter honorarium of $570,000 in 2016/2017 and that the full amount of $1.14 million be added to the honorarium in subsequent years and;
2. Approve a withdrawal of $570,000 from the General Contingency Reserve, Q421 to fund the increase to the volunteer firefighter honorariums in 16/17.
14.1.9 Case 20401 – Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) Amendments to the Bedford West Secondary Planning Strategy as contained in the Bedford and Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy to enable development of Bedford West Sub Area 10, Kearney Lake Road, Bedford and Halifax [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Initiate the process to consider amendments to the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Bedford MPS, specifically the Bedford West Secondary Planning Strategy (SPS) to add Bedford West Sub Area 10 to the Community Concept Plan and draft policies to enable the development of Bedford West Sub Area 10; and
2. Follow the public participation program for municipal planning strategy amendments as approved by Regional Council on February 27, 1997.
14.1.10 1721-1735 Lower Water Street – Limits of Right of Way [PDF]
Motion:
That Regional Council:
1. Establish a new streetline on Lower Water Street abutting the Queen’s Marque project, generally consistent with Attachment “C” of the report dated September 28, 2016, subject to:
a. the Queen’s Marque project having received Site Plan Approval; and
b. the prior closure of those portions of the right-of-way lying between the proposed new streetline and the existing streetline, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the HRM Charter; and
2. Provide the Municipality’s consent, as a property owner, to the Waterfront Development Corporation and Armour Group making application for Site Plan Approval for the project known as Queen’s Marque, such authority being provided:
a. on a without prejudice basis;
b. subject to title search and survey; and
c. without any commitment with respect to any decision by Council regarding a conveyance of the property; and
3. In the event that Site Plan Approval is granted, direct staff to prepare a report for Council’s consideration and the report address the applicable requirements of the HRM Charter and Administrative Order 50 and options for the declaration of the land as surplus, classification of the property, closure of the street, and conveyance of the Municipality’s interest in the properties to Waterfront Development Corporation.
14.1.11 Options to protect the character and form of Young Avenue, Halifax [PDF]
Motion:
That Regional Council refer this matter to the Halifax & West Community Council for consideration.
14.1.12 Initiation of Municipal Planning Strategy Amendments Related to 10 hectare (25 acre) lots [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Initiate a process to consider amendments to the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy and community land use by-laws, as appropriate, regarding the development of lots that are created through the HRM Charter 10 hectare (25 acre) subdivision exemption and do not meet land use by-law road frontage requirements; and
2. Follow the public participation program outlined in the Community Engagement section of the report dated September 26, 2016.
14.2 COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
14.2.1 Red Tape Reduction Strategy [PDF]
i) Supplementary Staff Report dated September 19, 2016 [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Authorize the CAO to commit a staff resource, reporting to the CAO, to work with the Nova Scotia Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness on red tape reduction for a period of six months with the possibility of extension of up to three years;
2. Approve funding in the amount of up to $65,000 in 2016/17 to be allocated to the project, as per the Financial Implications section of the supplementary staff report dated September 19, 2016; and,
3. Have staff report to Regional Council on progress in six months.
14.3 HARBOUR EAST - MARINE DRIVE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
14.3.1 Case 19626 – Dartmouth Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-Law Amendments – Development Agreement for Multiple Use Dwelling and Commercial Development at 836 and 842 Portland Street, Dartmouth [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council give First Reading to consider the proposed amendments to the Dartmouth Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By- Law as set out in Attachments A and B of the staff report dated August 16, 2016 and schedule a Joint Public Hearing with Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council.
14.4 NORTH WEST COMMUNITY COUNCIL
14.4.1 Regional Subdivision By-law Amendments to Alter the Service Requirement Boundary near Springfield Lake, Middle Sackville [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct staff to initiate the process to amend the Regional Subdivision By-law to alter the Service Requirement boundary near Springfield Lake, Upper Sackville and further that staff follow the same public participation program that applies to municipal planning strategy amendments as approved by Regional Council on February 27, 1997.
14.4.2 Case 20224 – Amendments to the Sackville Municipal Planning Strategy, Sackville Land Use By-Law, Sackville Drive Secondary Planning Strategy and Sackville Drive Land Use By-Law, 900 & 902 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council give First Reading to consider the proposed amendments to the Sackville Municipal Planning Strategy, Sackville Land Use By-law, Sackville Drive Secondary Planning Strategy and Sackville Drive Land Use By-law as set out in Attachments A, B, C and D of the staff report dated August 26, 2016 and schedule a joint Public Hearing with North West Community Council.
14.5 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
14.5.1 Councillor Hendsbee – Reinstatement of Crosswalk near Sheet Harbour Hospital [PDF]
Motion:
That Regional Council request a staff report to determine how the Municipality can make a formal request to the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation to reinstate a pedestrian crosswalk on Highway #7 near the vicinity of the Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital in Sheet Harbour.
14.5.2 Councillor Hendsbee – Naming of New Ferry – Vince Coleman [PDF]
Motion:
That Regional Council request a staff report to explore departing from the current practice of soliciting public input for naming one of the ferries to simply dedicating one of the new harbour ferries to be named after Vince Coleman – a hero from the Halifax Harbour Explosion in 1917.
14.5.3 Councillor Mosher – Large Vehicle Parking in Residential Neighbourhoods [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report to analyze possible parking restrictions in residential neighbourhoods for large vehicles which match at least one of the following criteria:
• Taller than 2.2 m (7 feet 3 inches)
• Longer than 6.4 m (21 feet)
• Heavier than 3,000 kg
• Not primarily designed to move people
• Seats 10 or more passengers.
14.5.4 Mayor Savage – Support for WE Day Atlantic Canada 2016 [PDF]
Motion:
That Regional Council direct staff to prepare a report to the Audit and Finance Standing Committee in order to consider increased funding for WE Day Atlantic Canada 2016, and make a recommendation to Regional Council.
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 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
16.1.1 Property Disposal, Dartmouth Nova Scotia – Private and Confidential Report
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Purchaser outlined in bold Table 1 for the property, as per the terms and conditions outlined in the private and confidential report dated September 12, 2016; and
2. It is further recommended that the private and confidential report dated September 12, 2016 not be released to the public until the transaction has closed.
16.2 Personnel Matter
Citizen and Councillor appointments to boards and committees in keeping with the Public Appointment Policy adopted by Regional Council in August 2011, to be found at https://www.halifax.ca/city-hall/boards-committees-commissions/volunteer-boards-committees/public-appointment-policy
16.2.1 Councillor & Citizen Appointments to Western Common Advisory Committee – Private and Confidential Report
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve the appointments to the Western Common Advisory Committee as set out in the discussion section of the September 27, 2016 private and confidential report from the Halifax & West Community Council.
2. Release the names of the appointments to the Western Common Advisory Committee
following Council’s decision and notification of the successful candidates.
Private and Confidential Information Items
1. Private and Confidential In Camera (In Private) Information Report - re: Proposed Administrative Order SC-83, Declaration of Surplus Property and Street Closure – Parcel DS-2, Doyle Street, Halifax
2. Private and Confidential In Camera (In Private) Information Report - re: Surplus Property Update, Dartmouth
17. ADDED ITEMS
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 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
16.1.2 Councillor Johns – Land Acquisition – Middle Sackville
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report as outlined in the private and confidential Request for Council’s Consideration Form.
17.1 Councillor Mason – Storm Water Tax on Parking and Storage Spaces [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report regarding operational and financial implications of removing the storm water tax from properties that are essentially ancillary to a dwelling, such as parking and storage spaces with separate deed and title to a condominium.
17.2 Councillor Johns – History of the Extension of Water Services to Monarch and Rivendale Subdivisions [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
Request a staff report to outline the history of the extension of water/Sewer/Stormwater. The report would include all sources of funding that were involved in doing this project.
The report should also include any Water/Sewer/Stormwater that was done throughout the municipality that did not receive external funding (federal, provincial or other sources) and were funded 100% by residents.
The report should also include water/sewer/stormwater projects funded solely by the municipality or cost shared between municipality and residents.
Information Items
4. Proclamation – World Architecture Week – October 3 - 8, 2016 [PDF]
5. Proclamation – Turkish Republic Day – October 29th, 2016 [PDF]
18. NOTICES OF MOTION
19. ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATION ITEMS
October 4, 2016
1. Proclamation – World Mental Health Day – October 10, 2016 [PDF]
2. Proclamation – National Teen Driver Safety Week – October 16-22, 2016 [PDF]