Date:
Time: 10:00 a.m. Reconvene 6:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chamber
Minutes: September 6, 2016 Regional Council Minutes (PDF)
Summary of recorded votes: September 6, 2016 Regional Council Summary of Recorded Votes (PDF)
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. SPECIAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 19, July 26 and August 2, 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 – July 26, 2016
9.1 Councillor Rankin [PDF]
That Halifax Regional Council direct staff to:
1. Initiate the public consultation and hearing process for an amendment to the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy to amend the concept plan (Map 11) for Blue Mountain- Birch Cove Lakes Regional Park with an established south-eastern boundary of the
Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Regional Park area as pertaining to the Highway 102 West Corridor (lands of Annapolis Group Inc. and Susie Lake Developments Inc. and Its associated companies): and further, that the Park Concept 3A showing the outlines
of the proposed boundaries be made available to the public and advertised as the proposed park boundary for this process.
2. That, recognizing that adjacent development may affect the achievement of park objectives, their timing and cost, Council initiate and proceed with secondary planning for the Highway 102 West Corridor lands not within the proposed park boundary in
concert with the public consultation and hearing process to establish the Regional Park boundary; and further that if through the public consultation and hearing processes lands are identified as not required for park purposes these lands may be included for secondary planning with the timing of development to be addressed through appropriate phasing.
3. That Council direct staff to return identifying the land which HRM requires for Regional Park purposes within two years of this resolution.
10. NOTICES OF TABLED MATTERS – NONE
11. PUBLIC HEARING – 6:00 P.M.
11.1 By-law N-200, Respecting Noise – Exemption Application – King’s Orientation Week [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve the University of King’s College Students’ Union’s application for an exemption from the provisions of the Noise By-Law pursuant to the contents of the staff report dated August 12, 2016.
11.2 By-law N-200, Respecting Noise – Exemption Application – Dalhousie Orientation and DALfest [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve the Dalhousie Student Union’s application for an exemption from the provisions of the Noise By-Law pursuant to the contents of the staff report dated August 10, 2016.
Public Hearings - Frequently Asked Questions
12. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
12.1 Correspondence
12.1.1 Fly-Past Request – Remembrance Day Ceremony [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council grant permission for a flypast of a Sea King Helicopter from 12 Wing Shearwater at levels as low as 500 feet above the highest obstacle on Friday November 11, 2016 at 11:02 am over the Halifax Grand Parade, as part of the Remembrance Day Ceremony.
12.1.2 Fly-Past Request – HMCS PRESERVER Paying Off Ceremony [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council grant permission for a CH-124 Sea King or CH-148 Cyclone to conduct a fly-past at levels as low as 500 feet, or no lower than 500 feet, over the Water at Jetty, NB in the Halifax Dockyard on Friday, October 21, 2016 at1:00 p.m. in conjunction with the HMCS PRESERVER Paying Off Ceremony.
12.2 Petitions
12.3 Presentation
12.3.1 Save Rural HRM – Building Permits for 25 Acre and Larger Properties
12.3.2 Musquodoboit Harbour & Area Chamber of Commerce & Civic Affairs – Save Rural HRM – Building Permits for 10 Hectare Lots
13. INFORMATION ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD – NONE
14. REPORTS
14.1 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
14.1.1 Facilitator’s Report Regarding Negotiation of the Proposed Boundaries for the Blue Mountain/Birch Cove Lakes Regional Park in relation to the Highway 102 West Corridor
- Staff Report [PDF - 11 Mb]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Receive the Facilitator’s Report Regarding Negotiation of the Proposed Boundaries for the Blue Mountain/Birch Cove Lakes Regional Park in relation to the Highway 102 West Corridor and take no further action concerning the facilitation process or the report’s recommendations;
2. Refuse the request to initiate secondary planning for all Hwy 102 West Corridor lands at this time; and
3. Direct staff to explore opportunities and develop a program to acquire land to establish the proposed Blue Mountain – Birch Cove regional park, with a priority of providing public access to the provincially protected wilderness area , that includes, but is not limited to:
a) Discussions with the Federal and Provincial governments;
b) Discussions with all private land owners that own property located within the conceptual park boundary in Map 11 of the Regional Plan;
c) Discussions with land conservation and community groups; and
d) Reviewing the potential use of land use planning tools and conservation easements.
Staff is further directed to report back to Regional Council within 6 months.
14.1.2 Award – Request for Proposal No. P15-358 – Website Solution Development, Hosting & Managed Services [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Award Request for Proposal No. P15-358, Website Solution Development, Hosting & Managed Services, to the highest scoring proponent, FCV Technologies Ltd., for a three (3) year term at a total cost of $1,816,655 plus net HST of $77,862 for a total price of $1,894,517 with funding from Project Account No. CI000001-Web Transformation Program and operating account A732-6399, as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated August 10, 2016.
2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to execute the contract with FCV Technologies Ltd. subject to the final negotiation of terms acceptable to the CAO, receipt of Ministerial approval, and approval to form and authority by Legal Services.
3. Delegate authority to approve future phase items: Online Service Design Framework(s); Online Service Implementation; Mobile Application Strategy; and Website Solution enhancements, as outlined in the RFP, to the CAO or their delegate, subject to budget availability.
4. Delegate authority to the CAO or their delegate to approve the extension of the contract for three additional three year terms as defined in the contract.
14.1.3 Award Tender No. 16-073 Collection and Transportation of Source-Separated Solid Waste from Condominium Properties [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council award Tender No. 16-073, Collection and Transportation of Source-Separated Solid Waste from Condominium Properties to GFL Environmental in Areas A and B, and to Royal Environmental (REgroup) in Area C, for a three year period (with the option, at the Municipality’s sole discretion, for two separate one (1) year extensions) to provide the services specified at the unit and monthly prices provided in the tender, for a Total Tender Price of $1,111,172 (net HST included) with funding from Solid Waste Resources Operating Account #R322 6399, as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated July 29, 2016. The distribution of the award over three years is as follows:
Area A – Halifax/Western County to GFL Environmental at a price of $629,205
Area B – Dartmouth/Cole Harbour to GFL Environmental at a price of $289,084
Area C – Bedford/Sackville to Royal Environmental at a price of $192,883
14.1.4 Plan Dutch Village Road (Supplementary Report) [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council give First Reading to consider 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 and schedule a public hearing
14.1.5 Second Reading Proposed By-Law F-302, Amendments to By-Law F-300, A By-Law Relating to Fees for the Provision of Taxation Information [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt By-law F-302, amending By-law F-300, a by-law relating to fees for the provision of taxation information, as set out in Attachment B of the report staff report dated July 6, 2016.
14.1.6 Proposed Amendments to Administrative Order 10, Respecting Partial Tax Exemption for Residential Taxation - Land Titles Clarification – Property Tax Relief [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Authorize and direct staff to participate in the “Land Titles Clarification Project” currently being sponsored by the Province of Nova Scotia with the view of continuing to assess the role of HRM in the land title clarification pilot demonstration project through collaboration and discussions with external stakeholders,
2. Adopt the amendments to Administrative Order 10, Respecting Partial Tax Relief, as set out in Attachment B of the staff report dated August 25, 2016, and;
3. De-classify the In Camera Report, from the Audit & Finance Committee, “Land Titles Clarification – Program Mandate”, from the January 13, 2015 Halifax Regional Council Meeting.
14.1.7 Gun Amnesty Program for HRM [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Endorse staff support and implementation of a Gun Amnesty Program for Halifax Regional Municipality;
2. Direct Halifax Transit to support the Gun Amnesty Program by contributing Fifty (50) single Transit Tickets for each firearm passed in to Halifax Regional Police or Halifax District RCMP.
14.1.8 Case 18966 and Case 19281 – Amendments to the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and the Halifax Peninsula Land Use By-Law (LUB) – 6009 and 6017 Quinpool Road, and 2032-2050 Robie Street Halifax
- Report [PDF - 13 Mb]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct staff to:
1. Separate the site specific Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law amendments proposed for 6009 and 6017 Quinpool Road, Halifax and 2032-2050 Robie Street, Halifax from one another to allow planning policy to be developed independently for each development site; and
2. Draft site specific amendments, for Council’s consideration, to the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy and Halifax Peninsula Land Use By-law for 6009 and 6017 Quinpool Road, Halifax to enable the consideration of a mixed use residential and commercial building, generally consistent with the design found in Attachment B of the staff report dated August 4, 2016 but with the exception that it not exceed 20 storeys in height, by development agreement.
14.1.9 Fire Stations Numbers 62 and 63 [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Direct staff to initiate the site selection process to acquire the land required to build the new consolidated fire station subject to final approval of the purchase by Regional Council; and
2. Direct staff to include the funding for the new consolidated fire station the decommissioning of Fire Station No. 63, in compliance with the terms and conditions of the current lease with the Province of Nova Scotia, in the deliberations of the 17/18 Proposed Capital and Operating budgets.
14.1.10 Case 20102 – Plan Amendment, 383 Herring Cove Road, Halifax [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council not initiate the process to consider amendments to the Halifax Mainland South Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy and Mainland Halifax Land Use By-law to enable a 7-storey, 82-unit mixed-use building located at 383 Herring Cove Road, Halifax.
14.1.11 Lease Agreement – Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, White Rock Park, River Road (Fourth Lake) Terence Bay [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct staff to undertake community consultation to determine community interest in re-establishing White Rock Park (alternately known as River Road Park) in Terence Bay.
14.1.12 Proposed Amendments to Administrative Order 1, Respecting the Procedures of the Council - Schedule 7 [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt the amendments to Administrative Order 1, Schedule 7, the Transportation Standing Committee Terms of Reference, as set out in Attachment 2 of the staff report dated August 8, 2016.
14.1.13 First 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 give First Reading 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.
14.1.14 First 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 give First Reading 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.
14.1.15 Navigator Program [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve $45,000 in funding for the Navigator Street Outreach Program, to cover the operating grant for fiscal 2016/2017; and
2. Approve the draft agreement between HRM and the Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) and Spring Garden Area Business Association (SGABA) that sets out the terms and conditions governing the municipal grant to the Navigator Street Outreach Program for fiscal 2016/2017.
14.1.16 Request for Installation and Transfer of Ownership of Public Art – Barrington Benches [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve the request of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) to install a sculpture in the Barrington Street right-of-way, south of George Street, as generally shown on the certified professional engineer drawings in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated August 11, 2016;
2. Approve the installation of the sculpture as described in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated August 11, 2016, subject to staff approval of the following requirements:
a) The final schedule for installation of the sculpture;
b) The inspection and approval of the sculpture’s installation by a certified professional engineer in accordance with standard practices; and
c) The issuance of any necessary permits;
3. Upon satisfactory compliance with the terms and conditions listed herein, authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute a Deed of Gift (Attachment 2 of the staff report dated August 11, 2016) to transfer the ownership of the sculpture from the DHBC to the Municipality; and
4. Authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute a Deed of Gift (Attachment 4 of the staff report dated August 11, 2016) to accept the interactive ceramic mosaic “Barrington Blocks” situated on the property of 1741 Barrington Street (PID 40594764) as a work of public art under the Municipal Public Art Policy.
14.2 COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
14.2.1 Funding Request - Neptune Theatre Foundation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct staff to consider a $50,000 one-time capital grant contribution to Neptune Theatre as part of the 2017/18 operating budget.
14.2.2 Charter Amendment to Enable Interim Development Controls [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request the Province amend the HRM Charter to enable Council to implement interim development controls for all or part of the Municipality.
14.2.3 Bayers Lake Mystery Wall [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Approve entering into a one-time contribution agreement with the Nova Scotia Archeology Society for funding of $5,475; and
2. Direct staff to negotiate and execute a contribution agreement on behalf of the Municipality with the Nova Scotia Archeology Society that, in the opinion of the Acting Chief Administrative Officer or his delegate, achieves the outcomes of the Municipality identified in the July 12, 2016 staff report.
14.2.4 Halifax Partnership Update and Amended Services Agreement [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve the amending agreement to the Services Agreement with the Halifax Partnership that replaces the 2015/16 Schedule A with the Schedule A included as Attachment 2 to the July 11, 2016 staff report.
14.3 HARBOUR EAST – MARINE DRIVE & NORTH WEST COMMUNITY COUNCILS
14.3.1 Port Wallace Secondary Plan Report [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Include the 53 and 242 acre parcels shown on Attachment A of the Staff Report dated June 7, 2016 within the Port Wallace Secondary Planning study area; and
2. Initiate a Municipal Planning Strategy amendment process to zone the Conrad quarry lands shown on Attachment A of the staff report dated June 7, 2016 for industrial and highway commercial uses and follow the public participation program for municipal planning strategy amendments as approved by Regional Council on February 27, 1997.
14.4 HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
14.4.1 825 Young Avenue [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council consider expediting the municipal heritage registration process for 825 Young Avenue
14.5 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
14.5.1 Councillor Watts – Parking Lot Reconstruction Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts and Maritime Muslim Academy [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct staff to prepare a report to the Audit and Finance Standing Committee in order to identify a funding source for a special grant for the Parking Lot Reconstruction Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts and Maritime Muslim Academy, and make a recommendation to Regional Council.
14.5.2 Councillor McCluskey – Plans for New Museum in Dartmouth [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report following the September 30th closing of the sale of the Dartmouth City Hall building with information about the plans for the new museum in Dartmouth.
15. MOTIONS
15.1 Deputy Mayor Whitman
That Halifax Regional Council respect the wishes of the residents of Westwood Hills, surrounding communities and the Tantallon area to be heard on the possibility of an asphalt plant opening in their neighbourhood and instruct staff of HRM’s Planning Department to conduct an additional public consultation session before the staff information report is presented to HRM’s Northwest Community Council.
15.2 Councillor Adams
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report that consideration be given to the provision of a community monitoring committee for the Halifax Ragged Lake Source- Separated Composting Facility.
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 In Camera (In Private) Minutes – July 19, July 26, and August 2, 2016
Motion:
That the In Camera (In Private) minutes of July 19, July 26, and August 2, 2016, 2016 be approved as circulated.
16.2 Legal Matter
A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation in regard to an identifiable person and information whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the interests of the Municipality.
16.2.1 Settlement Matter – Private and Confidential Report
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council convene to In Camera to discuss this matter.
17. ADDED ITEMS
18. NOTICES OF MOTION
19. ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATION ITEMS
September 6, 2016
1. Proclamation – National Acadian Day – August 15, 2016 [PDF]
2. Proclamation – Highlanders Freedom of the City – August 19, 2016 [PDF]
3. Proclamation – Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi Awareness Day – August 27, 2016 [PDF]
4. Proclamation – Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – September 2016 [PDF]