Date:
Time: Immediately Following Budget Committee; Reconvene 6:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chamber, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax
Minutes: December 7, 2021 Halifax Regional Council Minutes (PDF)
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. SPECIAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 23, 2021
4. APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
5. CONSENT AGENDA*
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve recommendations in the following items: 15.1.2, 15.1.5, 15.2.1, 15.2.2, 15.3.1 and 15.5.1
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. HEARINGS
HERITAGE HEARINGS – 1:00 p.m.
12.1 Case H00511 - Request to Include 5492 Inglis 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 5492 Inglis Street, Halifax in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality as shown on Map 1 of the July 30, 2021 staff report, as a municipal heritage property under the Heritage Property Act.
12.2 Case H00486 – Request to Include 5943 Spring Garden Road, 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 5943 Spring Garden Road, Halifax in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality as shown on Map 1 of the May 10, 2021 staff report, as a municipal heritage property under the Heritage Property Act.
PUBLIC HEARING – 6:00 p.m.
12.3 Case 23836 – Amendments to the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy to Establish Commercial Development Districts
- Report [PDF]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt the proposed amendments to the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy as set out in Attachment A of the staff report dated September 20, 2021, to enable a Commercial Development District to be established for all areas serviced by wastewater facilities and a water system.
13. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
13.1 Correspondence
13.2 Petitions
13.3 Presentations
14. INFORMATION ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD – November 23, 2021
14.1 Councillor Russell - 2021 Resident Survey [PDF]
15. REPORTS
15.1 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
15.1.1 Proposed Amendments to Administrative Order 29, Respecting HRM Civic Addressing Policies - Case CA0133 – Street Naming, Renaming and Retiring from March 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt the proposed amendments to Administrative Order 29, Respecting Civic Addressing Policies, as set out in Attachment A to the staff report dated October 8, 2021.
15.1.2 Tendering Properties for Tax Sale* [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council consent and authorize the Treasurer to call for tenders for any properties being put up for tax sale.
15.1.3 Action Plan Response to Fire Inspection Program Audit [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve the Action Plan Response to Fire Inspection Program Audit as set out in the staff report dated October 8, 2021; and
2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to assess the resources needed for full implementation of the Response to the Fire Inspection Program Audit as part of the 2022/2023 Budget and Business Planning Process.
15.1.4 Disposal of Park West School Park [PDF]
Motion:
It is recommended that: should the Province advise Halifax Regional Municipality that it has determined that the Municipality’s Park West School Park (PIDs 40682411, 40724619, 40774077) is required as a site for a new school, Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to prepare a report and recommendation with respect to whether or not the properties are surplus to the needs of the Municipality under Administrative Order 50, the Disposal of Real Property Administrative Order, Intergovernmental Transfer process.
15.1.5 Appointment of Building Official* [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council appoint Abbas Yousefi as a Building Official, pursuant to Section 5(2) of the Nova Scotia Building Code Act. This appointment is effective for the duration of their assignment to the duties of a Building Official with Halifax Regional Municipality.
15.1.6 Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Regional Park – Boundary and Committee [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to:
1. Initiate a park planning project for Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes as outlined in the staff report dated October 29, 2021, based on the consideration of:
a. the existing conceptual park boundary to reflect new circumstances, such as the municipality’s Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes land acquisitions; and
b. an enlarged conceptual park boundary to the north of the Highway 113 Corridor, as represented on Map 11 of the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy;
2. Undertake initial work on the park planning project to include:
a. formalizing the roles of the Province, Nova Scotia Nature Trust, and Parks Canada;
b. determining Mi’kmaq perspectives and interests in the project;
c. consulting and receiving feedback on the project with community stakeholder groups and the public;
d. determining the role of a possible committee or group to support and contribute to the project, and forms of public consultation;
e. undertaking background studies and reviews; and
3. Negotiate and execute contribution agreements or other agreements, including those with Parks Canada for work related to the initiation of the park planning project such as background studies, subject to the availability of municipal funds that may be required, within approved capital and operating budgets or as otherwise approved by Regional Council.
15.2 AUDIT AND FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE
15.2.1 Herring Cove Water and Wastewater Servicing - Phase 4* [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to proceed with the detailed design of Herring Cove Water and Wastewater Servicing Phase 4 at the same time as Phase 2B.
2. Approve an unbudgeted reserve withdrawal of $200,000 from the General Contingency Reserve - Q421 for the detailed design on Herring Cove Water and Wastewater Servicing Phase 4.
3. Approve an increase of $200,000 to capital project account CS210001 – Herring Cove Water and Wastewater Servicing Phase 4.
4. Authorize a sole source award to the Halifax Regional Water Commission up to a maximum amount of $200,000 for the detailed design of the Herring Cove Water and Wastewater Servicing Project Phases 2B and 4.
15.2.2 Increase to Capital Account CV210001 – Municipal Fleet Expansion* [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve an unbudgeted reserve withdrawal of $300,000 from the General Contingency Reserve – Q421; and
2. Approve an increase of $300,000 to capital project CV210001 – Municipal Fleet Expansion for the purchase of 6 new vehicles.
15.3 COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
15.3.1 Youth Live Program Job Experience Update* [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve a new Youth Live job experience opportunity for a small-scale food service operation located at the Sackville Sports Stadium;
2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to give notice to terminate the Youth Live Enviro Depot lease at 947 Mitchell Street; and
3. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to give notice to terminate the Enviro Depot operator’s agreement with Divert Nova Scotia.
4. Request a supplemental report on options to expand the Youth Live Program to additional locations, including one in the urban core. Options to consider for food service, but not limited to, include the Zatzman Sportsplex, Forum, and Public Gardens.
15.4 TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
15.4.1 Spring Garden Road - Impacts of a Daytime Transit Priority Corridor
- Report [PDF]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to:
1. Proceed with a year-long daytime transit priority corridor pilot project on Spring Garden Road between South Park Street and Queen Street during the hours of 7a.m. – 8 p.m., subject to the approval of HRM’s Traffic Authority; and
2. Monitor the operation of the pilot project and return to the Transportation Standing Committee with an update on the first 6 months of data after the commencement of the pilot project, and then return to Halifax Regional Council with a final recommendation of the configuration of the street upon completion of the pilot project.
15.5 BUDGET COMMITTEE
15.5.1 Ratification from Budget Committee November 26, 2021 – 2022/23 Fiscal Framework* [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve the updated Reserve Business Cases included in Attachment A of the staff report dated November 9, 2021 and the transfers in reserve balances and commitments described in the staff report dated November 9, 2021.
15.6 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
15.6.1 Councillor Mason – Heritage Registration St Mary’s Boat Club [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to provide a staff report examining the potential for including 1641 Fairfield Road also known as the St. Mary’s Boat Club, in the registry of heritage properties for Halifax Regional Council. The report should be referred to the Heritage Advisory Committee for evaluation.
15.6.2 Councillor Morse - Kearney Lake and Little Kearney Lake [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to prepare a report for Regional Council on the development of a management plan for Kearney Lake and Little Kearney Lake, with the goal of protecting lake water quality for all users. The management plan should address the sustainability of the multiple recreational uses of the lake.
16. MOTIONS
16.1 Deputy Mayor Lovelace
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report to return to Council outlining the necessary steps required to implement the Seniors Safety Program in partnership with Halifax District Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and identify community partners in the rural communities of HRM not serviced by the Halifax Regional Police Senior Home Safety Program.
16.2 Deputy Mayor Lovelace
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report on clarifying the roles and responsibilities for effective and efficient ditch maintenance throughout Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) to come back to Council. The staff report should:
1. Review the communications and directions provided by both HRM and Halifax Water customer service staff in response to complaints from residents and businesses for ditch maintenance in all of HRM.
2. Identify and review the processes customer service staff follow when residents and businesses call for service from within or outside the stormwater service boundary, no matter what road they live on, to identify efficiencies in maintenance and communications.
3. Provide recommendations for efficiencies to optimize and align communications and procedures for both customer service units at HRM and Halifax Water.
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 – October 19, 2021
Motion:
That the In Camera (In Private) minutes of October 19, 2021 be approved as circulated.
17.2 LABOUR RELATIONS - Private and Confidential Report
A matter pertaining to reports, advice and recommendations, instruction or direction to officers and employees of the Municipality concerning labour relations and employee negotiations arising out of the contract or contract negotiations with one of the Municipalities unions.
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Adopt the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential staff report dated November 18, 2021; and
2. Direct that the private and confidential staff report dated November 18, 2021 be maintained private and confidential.
18. ADDED ITEMS
19. NOTICES OF MOTION
20. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
December 7, 2021