Date:
Time: Immediately following Budget Committee meeting, Reconvene 6:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chamber, 3rd Floor City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax
Minutes: December 10, 2019 Halifax Regional Council Minutes (PDF)
Summary of recorded votes: December 10, 2019 Halifax Regional Council Summary of Recorded Votes (PDF)
Action summary: December 10, 2019 Halifax Regional Council Action Summary (PDF)
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. SPECIAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 29 and November 12, 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 item: 15.1.1
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 – December 3, 2019
10.1 Councillor Streatch
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report to investigate options for a land purchase, within the municipal water & sewer service boundary, in Middle Musquodoboit to facilitate and provide for the construction of an outdoor recreation facility, incorporating a splash pad to service the community and surrounding area.
10.2 Case H00446 – Old South Suburb Heritage Conservation District Plan, By-law, and Amendments to the Downtown Halifax Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law
i) Staff supplementary report dated December 3, 2019 [PDF]
ii) Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee report dated November 21, 2019 [PDF]
iii) Design Review Committee report dated November 22, 2019 [PDF]
iv) Heritage Advisory Committee report dated October 25, 2019 [PDF]
v) Staff report dated September 25, 2019 [Large 16 Mb PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council give First Reading and schedule a public hearing to consider the:
1. Old South Suburb Heritage Conservation District Plan and the Old South Suburb Heritage Conservation District By-law as contained in Attachments A and B of the staff report dated September 25, 2019, with the following amendments:
a. Delete terms “Foreign Protestant” on page 5 of the Old South Suburb Heritage Conservation District Plan and replace with the terms “primarily German-speaking” and “German-speaking”, as set out in Attachment A of the supplementary staff report dated December 3, 2019;
b. Delete Map 1, Heritage Resources, of the Old South Suburb Heritage Conservation District Plan and replace with Map 1, Heritage Resources, contained in Attachment B of the supplementary staff report dated December 3, 2019;
c. Delete heritage property inventory sheets for 1144 Barrington Street, 1146-48 Barrington Street and 1150 Barrington Street in the Old South Suburb Heritage Conservation District Plan and replace with heritage property inventory sheets for 1144 Barrington Street, 1146-48 Barrington Street and 1150 Barrington Street, contained in Attachment C of the supplementary staff report dated December 3, 2019; and
d. Delete Schedule A, Heritage Resources, of the Old South Suburb Heritage Conservation District By-law and replace with Schedule A, Heritage Resources, contained in Attachment D of the supplementary staff report dated December 3, 2019.
2. amendments to the Downtown Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy and the amendments to the Downtown Halifax Land Use By-law as contained in Attachments C and D of the staff report dated September 25, 2019, with the following amendments:
a. Delete Schedule E, Map 7.5, Old South Suburb Heritage Resources, contained in Attachment C of the staff report dated September 25, 2019 and replace with Schedule E, Map 7.5, Old South Suburb Heritage Resources, contained in Attachment E of the supplementary staff report dated December 3, 2019; and
b. Delete Attachment D, amendments to the Downtown Halifax Land Use By-law, contained in the staff report dated September 25, 2019 and replace with Attachment D, amendments to the Downtown Halifax Land Use By-law, contained in Attachment F of the supplementary staff report dated December 3, 2019.
The Design Review Committee recommends that Halifax Regional Council consider a post-bonus Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 5 to the Black-Binney House site on 1472 Hollis Street, Halifax, to allow for a thoughtful transition to the Maritime Centre.
11. NOTICES OF TABLED MATTERS – NONE
12. PUBLIC HEARING – 6:00 P.M.
12.1 Case 17272 - Amendments to the Bedford Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for Cushing Hill (Commercial Comprehensive Development District area and adjacent lands), Bedford
- Report [PDF]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council adopt the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use By-law for Bedford, as set out in Attachments A and B of the staff report dated October 2, 2019, to create new MPS policies and zoning for the Cushing Hill Commercial Comprehensive Development District (CCDD) area, Bedford.
Public Hearings - Frequently Asked Questions
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 Increase to Contract, RFP-18-302 Consulting Services – Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor – Detailed Design* [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council approve an increase to contract with WSP Canada Inc. (Purchase Order No. 2070796457) for additional work beyond the original scope in the amount of $119,878 (net HST included) with funding from Project Account CM000014 – Transit Priority Measures Corridors as outlined in the Financial Implications section of the staff report dated November 22, 2019.
15.1.2 Supervised Consumption/Overdose Prevention Site [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to formalize discussions with the provincial government, community partners and other stakeholders regarding HRM’s participation in the co-development of a municipal drug strategy.
15.1.3 Halifax Common Aquatic Area and Open Space Master Plan Update [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to:
a) Initiate the capital planning and construction for the replacement of the Halifax Common aquatic area and related facilities as outlined in the staff report dated November 12, 2019;
b) Engage with stakeholders to develop plans for the accommodation of uses such as youth music and arts programs within the proposed aquatic facility building and other nearby community facilities;
c) Complete the Halifax Common Open Space Master Plan as outlined in the staff report dated November 12, 2019; and
2. Request that the Mayor write a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs to request an amendment to the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter to authorize the Municipality to erect a permanent building and associated fencing on the Central Common to support the redevelopment of the Halifax Common aquatic area.
15.1.4 Community Stadium Recommendation
- Report [PDF]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to negotiate a Contribution Agreement substantially in accordance with terms outlined in Table 1 of the staff report dated November 30, 2019, to provide for a one-time contribution of $20M towards the cost of construction of a community stadium to be payable upon substantial completion of construction. The Contribution Agreement is to be subject to the selection of a site with optimal access to major transportation routes and necessary infrastructure acceptable to Regional Council and further; and
2. To return to Regional Council for approval of the site and the Contribution Agreement
15.2 HALIFAX AND WEST COMMUNITY COUNCIL
15.2.1 Case 21730 - Request to amend the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for 205 Bedford Highway, Halifax [PDF]
Motion:
In accordance with Administrative Order 1 section 59 (1) the following staff motion is presented for consideration:
That Halifax Regional Council not approve amendments to the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy and the Halifax Mainland Land Use By-law to enable an eight-storey mixed-use building at 205 Bedford Highway, Halifax.
15.3 HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
15.3.1 Case H00469 - Request to Include 5381 Spring Garden Road, Halifax in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality [Large 14 Mb PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council set a date for a heritage hearing to consider the inclusion of 5381 Spring Garden Road in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality, as shown on Map 1 of the staff report dated September 9, 2019, as a municipal heritage area under the Heritage Property Act.
15.3.2 Re-registration and inclusion of St. Patrick’s Rectory, 2267 Brunswick Street in the Heritage Registry [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report examining the potential for re-registering St. Patrick’s Rectory, 2267 Brunswick Street, and re-entering it in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality.
16. MOTIONS
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 29 and November 12, 2019
Motion:
That the In Camera (In Private) minutes of October 29 and November 12, 2019 be approved as circulated.
17.2 LEGAL ADVICE – Private and Confidential Report
A matter pertaining to legal advice eligible for solicitor-client privilege.
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Adopt the recommendation as outlined in the private and confidential staff report dated December 3, 2019; and
2. Not release the private and confidential staff report dated December 3, 2019 to the public.
17.3 PERSONNEL MATTER - Private and Confidential Report
A matter pertaining to an identifiable individual or group.
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council convene to in camera to discuss the matter.
17.4 LEGAL ADVICE – Private and Confidential Report
A matter pertaining to legal advice eligible for solicitor-client privilege.
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council:
1. Adopt the recommendation as outlined in the private and confidential staff report dated November 21, 2019; and
2. Not release the private and confidential staff report dated November 21, 2019 to the public.
18. ADDED ITEMS
Additions:
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:
17.5 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 November 28, 2019; and
2. Not release the private and confidential staff report dated November 28, 2019 to the public.
19. NOTICES OF MOTION
20. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
December 10, 2019