Date:
Time: 1:00 p.m., Reconvene 6:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chamber, 3rd Floor City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax
Minutes: May 14, 2019 Halifax Regional Council Minutes (PDF)
Summary of recorded votes: May 14, 2019 Halifax Regional Council Summary of Recorded Votes (PDF)
Action summary: May 14, 2019 Halifax Regional Council Action Summary (PDF)
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
SPECIAL PRESENTATION – CITIZENSHIP AWARDS – 6:00 P.M.
2. SPECIAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 16, 2019
4. APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve the following items: 15.1.1, 15.1.2 and 15.1.3.
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 – April 30, 2019
10.1 First Reading Proposed By-law F-400, Respecting the Distribution of Flyers – Flyer Delivery in HRM [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council give First Reading to proposed By-law F-400, Respecting the Distribution of Flyers, as set out in the revised Attachment 1 of the staff report dated February 15, 2019.
11. NOTICES OF TABLED MATTERS – NONE
12. PUBLIC HEARING – NONE
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 Award – Request for Proposal (RFP) 19-163 - Scotiabank Centre Video Production Control Room Replacement [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council award Request for Proposal (RFP) 19-163, Scotiabank Centre Video Production Control Room Replacement to the highest scoring proponent, Matrix Video Communications Corp., for a total price of $1,250,602 (HST fully refundable) with funding from CB000028 – Scotiabank Centre, as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated April 23, 2019.
15.1.2 CA0119 Cole Harbour and Area Community Boundary Project [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council recognize:
1. Cole Harbour as an official HRM Community, as per Map 1 of the staff report dated April 4, 2019 and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to install community signs as identified on Map 2 of the staff report dated April 4, 2019
2. Cow Bay as an official HRM Community, as per Map 3 of the staff report dated April 4, 2019
3. Eastern Passage as an official HRM Community, as per Map 4 of the staff report dated April 4, 2019
4. Shearwater as an official HRM Community, as per Map 5 of the staff report dated April 4, 2019; and
5. Westphal as an official HRM Community, as per Map 6 of the staff report dated April 4, 2019 and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to install community signs as identified on Map 2 of the staff report dated April 4, 2019.
15.1.3 Dartmouth Heritage Museum Society Management Agreement [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the five-year Management and Operating Agreement with the Dartmouth Heritage Museum Society substantially in the same form as set out in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated May 8, 2019, with annual funding of $100,000.
15.1.4 Long Term Aquatic Strategy
- Report [PDF - Large 27 Mb file]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve the Long-Term Aquatic Strategy (Attachments A and B of the staff report dated May 1, 2019) as the strategic direction for municipal aquatic facility planning; and
2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to incorporate subsequent implementation plans into future annual Business Plans for Regional Council’s consideration.
15.2 COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
15.2.1 Case H00460 – Protection of Heritage Buildings - Options and Financial Implications
- Report [PDF]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Adopt the amendments to Administrative Order 2014-002-ADM, Respecting the Heritage Incentives Program, as set out in Attachment B of the staff report dated February 7, 2019, to increase the maximum yearly residential grant to $15,000 and the maximum commercial grant to $25,000 for approved work under the program, for applications received for financial assistance for the 2020-2021 fiscal year; and
That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to:
2. Prepare amendments to By-law B-201 (The Building Code By-law) and return to Regional Council for its consideration, to include registered heritage properties in the list of applications which are exempt from municipal building permit fees when such fees pertain to the maintenance, preservation or restoration of the exterior of a registered heritage building, for implementation in fiscal year 2020/21;
3. Consider increasing the annual funding to the Heritage Incentives Program to $300,000 per year, during the 2020/21 operating budget development process;
4. Return to Regional Council with a report and recommendations with respect to possible amendments to Administrative Order 2014-001-ADM, Respecting Tax Relief to Non-Profit Organizations, to increase the exemption for otherwise-qualified owners of registered municipal heritage properties for implementation in fiscal year 2020/21;
5. Include within the upcoming review of the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy amendments to include policy to enable enhanced development options for registered heritage properties across the municipality by development agreement;
6. Prepare amendments to the municipal evaluation criteria for heritage sites and properties for Regional Council’s consideration, with advice from the Heritage Advisory Committee; such process to take place following completion of the Culture and Heritage Priorities Plan;
7. Research additional measures for the protection of un-registered heritage properties based on existing legislation in other jurisdictions and to prepare a report for consideration by Regional Council respecting possible requests for amendments to the Heritage Property Act; and
8. Continue formal discussions with the Province on measures to prevent the demolition of heritage resources prior to adoption of a heritage conservation district based on the previous written requests from the Municipality sent on April 4, 2016.
15.2.2 Case H00437- Strategy for the Protection of Potential Heritage Resources in Downtown Halifax (Map 6)
- Report [PDF]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Initiate a process to evaluate existing potential heritage properties identified in Attachment D of the staff report dated December 28, 2018 under the HRM Evaluation Criteria for registered heritage properties under H-200, the Heritage Property By-law;
2. Initiate a background study for the Historic Properties Heritage Conservation District that will consider additional potential heritage resources identified in Attachment D of the staff report dated December 28, 2018 within a boundary that is contiguous with the area identified in Attachment B of the staff report dated December 28, 2018, as Historic Properties; and
3. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to prepare a program, including financial and land use incentives, for registered heritage properties located in Downtown Halifax, outside of Heritage Conservation Districts, for Halifax Regional Council’s consideration.
15.3 HALIFAX AND WEST COMMUNITY COUNCIL
15.3.1 Case 20774 - Amendments to the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy and Halifax Peninsula Land Use By-law, and a proposed development agreement to enable an eight storey building (plus penthouse) on the lands fronting Wellington Street, Halifax [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council give First Reading to consider the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy for Halifax and the Land Use By-law for Halifax Peninsula, as set out in Attachments A and B of the staff report dated April 11, 2019, to allow an eight storey (plus penthouse) residential building by development agreement at 1110, 1116, 1120, 1122, 1126A/1126B/1126C and 1130/1132 Wellington Street, Halifax, and schedule a joint public hearing with Halifax and West Community Council.
15.3.2 Case 20632 - Amendments to the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy and Halifax Peninsula Land Use By-law, and a proposed development agreement for 2440, 2442, 2444, 2446, 2448, 2450, 2452 and 2454 Agricola Street, Halifax [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council give First Reading to consider the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy for Halifax and the Land Use By-law for Halifax Peninsula, as set out in Attachments A and B of the staff report dated March 27, 2019, to allow a five storey (plus penthouse) building by development agreement at 2440 Agricola Street, 2442 Agricola Street, 2444 Agricola Street, 2446 Agricola Street, 2448 Agricola Street, 2450 Agricola Street, 2452 Agricola Street, and 2454 Agricola Street, Halifax, and schedule a joint public hearing with Halifax and West Community Council.
15.3.3 Case 21115 – Amendments to the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy and Halifax Peninsula Land Use By-law, and a proposed development agreement to enable a 9 storey building on Quinpool Road and Pepperell Street, near Preston Street [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council give First Reading to consider the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy for Halifax and the Land Use By-law for Halifax Peninsula, as set out in Attachments A and B of the staff report dated April 11, 2019, to permit a 9 storey, mixed-use building on Quinpool Road with a 3 storey section facing Pepperell Street, and schedule a joint public hearing with Halifax and West Community Council.
15.4 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
15.4.1 Councillor Austin - HRM Support for Open Streets Initiatives [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report on possible options to reduce the cost of street closures for Open Streets type events. Measures to consider should include a possible grant program specifically for street closures or subsidizing the policing costs.
15.4.2 Councillor Karsten – First Books Canada Project – Bookcases for Lion’s Club [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve an exemption for a district capital grant in the amount of $4000.00 to purchase bookcases to be used by the Eastern Passage Lion’s Club in their First Books Canada Project.
15.4.3 Councillor Streatch – Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital – Purchase of new ultrasound equipment [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve an exemption for a district capital grant in the amount of $5000.00 to purchase new ultrasound equipment for the Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital.
16. MOTIONS
16.1 Councillor Cleary
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report on amending Administrative Order One, Respecting the Procedures of Council, to require the recording of votes at Committee of the Whole, including Committee of the Whole on Budget.
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 – April 16, 2019
Motion:
That the In Camera (In Private) minutes of April 16, 2019 be approved as circulated.
17.2 PROPERTY MATTER – Councillor Karsten – Acquisition – 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 request a staff report and direct the Chief Administrative Officer as outlined in the private and confidential Councillor request for consideration form.
17.3 PROPERTY MATTER – Councillor Karsten – Acquisition – 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 request a staff report and direct the Chief Administrative Officer as outlined in the private and confidential Councillor request for consideration form.
18. ADDED ITEMS
18.1 Councillor Nicoll – Participation in UN Women Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces Global Flagship Programme [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct Mayor Savage to send a letter to UN Women’s Executive Director expressing the municipality’s interest in participating in UN Women’s Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces Global Flagship Programme.
19. NOTICES OF MOTION
20. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
May 14, 2019
1. Proclamation – LEAVE A LEGACY™ Month – May 2019 [PDF]
4. Proclamation – Gaelic Nova Scotia Month – May 2019 [PDF]
5. Proclamation – National Public Works Week – May 19-25, 2019 [PDF]
6. Proclamation – 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Institute of Planners [PDF]