Date:
Time: 1:00 p.m., Reconvene 6:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chamber, 3rd Floor City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax
Minutes: May 21, 2019 Halifax Regional Council Minutes (PDF)
Summary of recorded votes: May 21, 2019 Halifax Regional Council Summary of Recorded Votes (PDF)
Action summary: May 21, 2019 Regional Council Action Summary (PDF)
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. SPECIAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – NONE
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 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 – NONE
11. NOTICES OF TABLED MATTERS – NONE
12. PUBLIC HEARING – 6:00 P.M.
12.1 By-law N-200, Respecting Noise – Exemption Request – Glen Arbour Golf Club [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve the Glen Arbour Golf Club’s application for an exemption from the provisions of the Noise By-Law pursuant to the contents of the staff report dated April 25, 2019.
12.2 Case 20160 – Amendments to the Planning District 5 (Chebucto Peninsula) Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for 90 Club Road and a portion of PID 40072530, Harrietsfield
- Report [PDF]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for Planning District 5 (Chebucto Peninsula), as set out in Attachments A and B of the staff report dated January 8, 2019, to enable the conversion of a former satellite receiving station to a commercial use at 90 Club Road, Harrietsfield and to permit residential uses on the remainder of the property and a portion of PID 40072530, Harrietsfield.
12.3 Case 20577 - Amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy for Halifax and Land Use By-law for Halifax Peninsula, and a proposed development agreement to enable an eight-storey building (plus penthouse) on the lands fronting Robie Street, Cunard Street, and Compton Avenue, Halifax (Joint Public Hearing with Halifax and West Community Council)
- Report [PDF]
- Staff Presentation [PDF]
- Applicant Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt the proposed amendments to the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and the Halifax Peninsula Land Use By-law (LUB), as set out in Attachments A and B of the staff report dated March 22, 2019, to allow for an eight-storey (plus penthouse) mixed-use building by development agreement at 2180 Robie Street, 2178 Robie Street, 2176 Robie Street, 2166 Robie Street, 2164 Robie Street, 2162 Robie Street, 6020 Cunard Street, 6018 Cunard Street, 6014 Cunard Street, and 6025 Compton Avenue, Halifax.
Public Hearings - Frequently Asked Questions
13. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
13.1 Correspondence
13.2 Petitions
14. INFORMATION ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD – April 30, 2019
14.1 Councillor Whitman – 2018/19 Third Quarter Halifax Transit Key Performance Indicator Report [PDF]
15. REPORTS
15.1 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
15.1.1 Appointment of Development Officer [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council appoint Peter Nightingale as Development Officer, pursuant to Subsection 258(1) of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter, and that this appointment be effective for the duration of the current conditions of their employment with the Halifax Regional Municipality.
15.1.2 Capital Budget Multi-year Process and Timeline [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to schedule Budget Committee meetings, as outlined in the Discussion section of the staff report dated April 24, 2019, to provide guidance for the 2020/21, 2021/22, and 2022/23 capital budget deliberations.
15.1.3 Award – Sole Source, Commissionaires Nova Scotia [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
a) Award a sole source contract to Commissionaires Nova Scotia for the provision of Security Services at Halifax Public Gardens, renewable annually for a period not to exceed 10 years at an approximate annual cost of $60,000 including net HST;
b) Award a sole source contract to Commissionaires Nova Scotia for the provision of Mail Room support, renewable annually for a period not to exceed 10 years at an approximate annual cost of $60,000 including net HST;
c) Award a sole source contract to Commissionaires Nova Scotia for the provision of Security Services at Halifax City Hall, renewable annually for a period not to exceed 10 years at an approximate annual cost of $151,000 including net HST;
d) Award a sole source contract to Commissionaires Nova Scotia for the provision of Gate openings and closings for 20 Municipal parks, renewable annually for a period not to exceed 10 years at an approximate annual cost of $66,000 including net HST; and
e) Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the contracts subject to terms and conditions agreeable to the Municipality and approved to form and authority by Legal Services.
15.1.4 Award – Request for Proposal (RFP) 18-335 - Integrated Parking Technology Solution [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Award RFP #P18-335, Integrated Parking Technology Solution to the highest scoring proponent, Cale Systems Inc., in the amount of
a. $2,108,888 (net HST included) with funding from Project No. CI990031 Parking Technology, as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated April 24, 2019 and
b. $33,567 (net HST included) for subscription fees, support and maintenance fees for each month of operation as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated April 24, 2019.
2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to execute a contract with Cale Systems Inc. for a five (5) year period and including options to renew annually for a maximum of fifteen (15) additional years as per the RFP, with commercial terms that are satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Legal Services.
15.2 NORTH WEST COMMUNITY COUNCIL
15.2.1 Hammonds Plains Community Centre Area Rate Request [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve financial support for the recapitalization of the Hammonds Plains Community Centre with $150,000 in funding from the Hammonds Plains Common Area Rate to be allocated by March 31, 2021; and
2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to direct staff to only release funds to the contractor when:
(a) the amounts are invoiced to Hammonds Plains Community Centre; and
(b) payment of invoice has been approved by either Hammonds Plains Community Centre Board or a person authorized by the Board to approve it.
15.3 GRANTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
15.3.1 Interim Community Museums Grant Program – Recommended Awards Fiscal Year 2019 [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve twelve (12) Operating Grants, three (3) Project Grants, and one (1) Special Project grant as detailed in Attachments 1 and 2 of the staff report dated February 15, 2019 at a combined cost of $125,966 subject to budget confirmation in 2019-2020 from Operating Account M310-8004; and
2. Refer the Urban Farm Museum Society of Spryfield and the Sheet Harbour and Area Heritage Society to the 2019-2020 Community Grants Program and the 2020-2021 Interim Community Museums Grant Program.
15.3.2 Proposed Amendments to Administrative Order 2014-001-ADM, Respecting Tax Relief To Non-Profit Organizations – Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Part 1 [Large 29Mb PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve renewal of tax relief for 707 properties as listed in Schedules 26 to 30 as itemized in Attachment 1 of the information report “Tax Relief for Non-Profit Organizations: Fiscal Year 2019 – Part 2 Renewal of Tax Relief” dated March 13, 2019, and included in Attachments 1 through 5 of the March 13, 2019 staff recommendation report, effective April 1, 2019, unless stated otherwise, at an estimated combined cost of $3,992,631 from Operating Account M311-8006;
2. Approve the addition of 68 properties to Administrative Order 2014-001-ADM as detailed in the Discussion section of the March 13, 2019 staff recommendation report at an estimated combined cost of $269,240 from Operating Account M311-8006; and
3. Adopt the amendments to Administrative Order 2014-001-ADM as set out in Attachments A through E in Attachment 1 of the March 13, 2019 staff recommendation report to repeal and replace Schedules 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of the administrative order.
16. MOTIONS
16.1 Councillor Cleary
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report on creating Trail Etiquette signage for installation at HRM owned/maintained trails, public walkways and paths. The report is to include samples of signage content and format.
17. IN CAMERA (IN PRIVATE) - NONE
18. ADDED ITEMS
18.1 COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE -Bus Stop Theatre Cooperative Funding Request - deferred to June 4, 2019
- Report [PDF]
- Attachment 1 - BSTC Presentation to CPED [Large 13 Mb PDF]
- Attachment 2 - BSTC Business Plan [Large 42 Mb PDF]
- Attachment 3 - BSTC Architectural Drawings [Large 70 Mb PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Decline the request for provision of a one-time contribution of $500,000 from the 2019/2020 operating budget to The Bus Stop Theatre Cooperative;
2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to engage in discussions with the Bus Stop Theatre Company about a request for future funding as outlined in their business plan; and,
3. Pending the outcome of the discussions, direct the Chief Administrative Officer to return to the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee with any subsequent recommendation prior to the budget deliberations for the next 2-year budget cycle (2021/2022 and 2022/2023).
18.2 Councillor Nicoll - Improved Visibility for Crosswalk Signage [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request the Mayor send a letter to the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal expressing a desire to amend the regulations under the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) to add fluorescent yellow-green as a background colour for crosswalk signage to improve visibility and pedestrian safety.
19. NOTICES OF MOTION
20. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
May 21, 2019
1. Proclamation – Intergenerational Day Canada – June 1, 2019 [PDF]
3. Proclamation – Huntington Disease Awareness Month – May 2019 [PDF]
4. Proclamation – Access Ability Awareness Week - May 26th – June 1st, 2019 - REVISED [PDF]