January 12, 2021 Halifax Regional Council Special Meeting

Agenda

 

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 15, 2020

3. APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS 

4. CONSENT AGENDA*
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve the following items: 11.1.3, 11.1.5, 11.1.6, 11.1.8, 11.2.1 and 11.2.2

5. CALL FOR DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

6. MOTIONS OF RESCISSION – NONE

7. CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED BUSINESS - NONE

8. PUBLIC HEARING – 6:00 PM
8.1 Proposed Administrative Order SC-99, Respecting Closure of a Portion of St Margarets Bay Road, Halifax - Proposed Surplus Property, Parcel A [PDF]
      - Staff Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt Administrative Order SC-99, Respecting Closure of a Portion of St Margarets Bay Road, Halifax as set out in Attachment ‘C’ of the staff report dated September 30, 2020 to close that portion of the St Margarets Bay Road right-of-way, Halifax, shown as Parcel A in Attachment “B” of the staff report dated September 30, 2020.

9. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
9.1 Correspondence 
9.2 Petitions
9.3 Presentations

10. INFORMATION ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD - NONE

11. REPORTS
11.1 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
11.1.1 Second Reading Proposed By-law C-1002, an Amendment to By-law C-1000, Respecting Charges for the Resolution of Inadequate Water Supply and Proposed Amendments to Administrative Order 15, Respecting License, Permit and Processing Fees [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt:
1. By-Law C-1002, amending By-Law C-1000, Respecting Charges for the Resolution of Inadequate Water Supply as set out in Attachment 2 of the staff report dated November 30, 2020; and
2. Amending Administrative Order 15, the purpose of which is to replace the table in section 25 of
Administrative Order 15, Respecting License, Permit and Processing Fees, as set out in Attachment 4
of the staff report dated November 30, 2020. 

11.1.2 Proposed Amendment to Administrative Order 2020-011-ADM, Respecting HRM’s Grant Programs for Active Transportation and Recreational Trails [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt the amendment to Administrative Order 2020-011-ADM, Respecting HRM’s Grant Programs for Active Transportation and Recreational Trails as proposed in the Attachments of the staff report dated December 3, 2020.

11.1.3 Kindness Meter Agreement* [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the Contribution Agreement between United Way Halifax Region (UWH) and Halifax Regional Municipality as per Attachment 1 of the staff report dated August 16, 2020.

11.1.4 Second Reading Proposed By-law P-1202, an Amendment to By-law P-1200, Respecting On-Street Parking Permits - Parking Permit By-law Changes and Proposed Amendments to Administrative Order 15, Respecting License, Permit and Processing Fees [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt:
1. By-law P-1202, the purpose of which is to amend By-law P-1200, the On-Street Parking Permits By- law, as set out in Attachment B to the staff report dated November 26, 2020; and
2. Amending Administrative Order 15, the purpose of which is to amend section 9A of Administrative Order 15, Respecting License, Permit and Processing Fees, as set out in Attachment D to the staff report dated November 26, 2020.

11.1.5 Increase to Contract – PO 2070837986 for Environmental Testing for the Halifax Commons Aquatic Project* [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve an increase to the contract with Strum Environmental Ltd. (PO 2070837986) in the amount of $31,691 (net HST included) with funding from CP200002 Halifax Commons Upgrades as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated December 7, 2020.

11.1.6 Case 20396 – Planning Policy Review of the Burnside Comprehensive Development District* [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to: 
1. Initiate a process to consider amendments to the Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy for Dartmouth to ensure the Burnside Comprehensive Development District policies carry out the goals and direction found in the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy and the Integrated Mobility Plan as described in the staff report dated November 18, 2020; and
2. Direct staff to follow the public participation program described in the Community Engagement section of the staff report dated November 18, 2020.

11.1.7 Proposed Amendments to Administrative Order 2018-010-ADM, Respecting Interim Grants to Community Museums - Proposed Addition of Capital Grant Awards Category [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt the amendments to Administrative Order 2018-010-ADM, Respecting Interim Grants to Community Museums, as detailed in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated October 1, 2020.

11.1.8 Appointment of Building Official January 2021* [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council appoint Adrian Cleveland 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. 

11.1.9 Case 23285 – Regional Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law Amendments for 5853 College Street, Halifax - REVISED [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council give First Reading to consider the proposed amendments to the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy (RMPS) and Land Use By-law (LUB) for Halifax Peninsula, as set out in Attachments A and B of the staff report dated December 18, 2020, to allow the development of an emergency shelter, shared housing use, multiple unit residential use and community facility use at 5853 College Street, Halifax, and schedule a public hearing.

11.2 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY STANDING COMMITTEE
11.2.1 Ecological Lens* [PDF]
Motion: 
That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to: 
1. Update the Implementation Guidelines for the Environmental Implications Section of Regional Council and Committee Reports; and 
2. Develop mandatory training to educate staff on the implementation guidelines and additional resources and requirements for environmental decision-making. 

11.2.2 Supplemental Report - Regional Watersheds Advisory Board Review* [PDF]
Motion: 
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Adopt the amendments to the Regional Watershed Advisory Board Terms of Reference as set out Attachment 4 of the staff report dated March 10, 2020; and 
2. Request a supplemental report to examine addition of members of the Environment and Sustainability Standing Committee to the Regional Watersheds Advisory Board membership.

11.3 TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
11.3.1 Second Reading Proposed By-law U-107, an Amendment to By-law U-100, Respecting User Charges - Child Transit Fares and Housekeeping Amendments [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Adopt By-law U-107, the purpose of which is to amend Schedule 1 of By-law U-100, the User Charges By-law, establishing a permanent fare change for children twelve years of age and under, and adopting several housekeeping changes, as set out in Attachment E of the staff report dated August 10, 2020.
2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to prepare a staff report considering the potential for discounting bulk purchases of single transit fares (ie tickets) for both non-profit agencies, and promotional events. 

11.4 HALIFAX AND WEST COMMUNITY COUNCIL
11.4.1 Case 22332 – Amendments to the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for Halifax Mainland near Dunbrack Street, Halifax [PDF]
Motion:
In accordance with Administrative Order 1 section 59 (1) the following staff recommendation is presented for consideration:

That Halifax Regional Council give First Reading to consider the proposed amendments to the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy and the Land Use By-law for Halifax Mainland, as set out in Attachments A and B of the staff report dated October 15, 2020, to create a new designation and zone to permit high density redevelopment near Dunbrack and Willett Streets, to amend the zoning for low-density residential properties to better match existing development, and to rezone parkland to the Park and Institutional Zone, and schedule a public hearing.

11.5 HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
11.5.1 Case H00479 - Request to Include 6215 Coburg 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 6215 Coburg Road, Halifax, as shown on Map 1 of the staff report dated October 20, 2020, in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality.

11.6 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 
11.6.1 Councillor Cleary - Temporary Rock Breaking/Crushing Permit Process [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report on a Permit Process for Temporary Rock Breaking/Crushing for landscaping and site prep work involving rock breaking/crushing on private property. The report is to consider environmental impact of the rock breaking/crushing (air quality/dust mitigation, protection of water bodies, etc.) as well as issues with noise, duration of rock breaking/crushing, and whether a municipal engineer and/or provincial Department of Environment should be engaged to review the proposed project and property for stability, safety, and other factors prior to permitting temporary rock breaking/crushing activity.

11.6.2 Councillor Cleary - Creation of Bylaw for Demolition Permits [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report on a Bylaw for a Permit Process covering demolitions of buildings that include leased units to ensure demolition permits are not granted until such time as municipal staff are satisfied that the provincial Residential Tenancies eviction order process has reached its conclusion, including any appeals that are lawfully made by tenants.

12. MOTIONS
12.1 Councillor Lovelace
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report to include costs and potential funding sources on building community connector roads for neighborhoods restricted by limited emergency access routes, whereas climate change, drought, and absence of piped fire hydrants pose increased risk to life and property.

13. 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:
13.1 In Camera (In Private) Minutes – December 1, 2020
Motion: 
That the In Camera (In Private) minutes of December 1, 2020 be approved as circulated.

13.2 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 January 7, 2020; and 
2. Not release the private and confidential staff report dated January 7, 2021 to the public.

14. ADDED ITEMS
14.1 Councillor Lovelace - Amendment to Schedule 6 (St. Margaret’s Village) of Administrative Order 2018-003-ADM [PDF]
Motion:
That Regional Council request a staff report to consider the proposed amendments to Schedule 6 (St.Margarets Village) of Administrative Order 2018-003-ADM and apply the Uniform Charge to all properties in the sub-division as submitted by the Saint Margaret’s Village Community Association.

14.2 Ratification from Committee of the Whole January 12, 2021 – Review of Report Requests
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council remove reports numbered 1, 2b, 16, 37, 61, 80, and 104 from the list of outstanding report requests as set out in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated October 26, 2020.

14.3 Ratification from Budget Committee January 12, 2021 - 2021-22 Advanced Capital Tender Report
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve the schedule of 2021/22 advanced tender projects as per Attachment 1 of the staff report dated December 18, 2020.

15. NOTICES OF MOTION

16. ADJOURNMENT
 
INFORMATION ITEMS
January 12, 2021
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1. Memorandum from the Executive Director of Planning and Development dated November 30, 2020 re: Status of Dangerous or Unsightly Orders [PDF]

2. Proclamation – The Salvation Army Week – December 14-18, 2020 [PDF]

3. Memorandum from the Acting Executive Director of Planning and Development dated November 27, 2020 re: HalifACT Interim Report [PDF]

4. Memorandum from the Municipal Clerk dated January 4, 2021 re: Requests for Presentation to Council [PDF]