Summary for Recorded Votes (113Kb)
Minutes for October 21, 2014 (86Kb)
1. INVOCATION
2. SPECIAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 23, 2014 (80Kb)
4. APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
5. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES
6. MOTIONS OF RECONSIDERATION – NONE
7. MOTIONS OF RESCISSION – NONE
8. CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED BUSINESS – October 7, 2014
8.1 Councillor Adams – Federal Lighthouse Disposal - HRM Options and Implications (2.3 Mb)
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:00 P.M.
9.1 Proposed By-Law S-1000, Respecting the Regulation of Sidewalk Cafés (Supplementary Report)
10. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
10.1 Correspondence
10.1.1 Fly-Past Request – Remembrance Day Ceremony 2014 (204 Kb)
10.2 Petitions
11. REPORTS
11.1 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
11.1.1 Request for Proposals (RFP) – Public Wifi Service (308 Kb)
11.1.2 Off-Leash Dog-Park to Replace the Africville Off-Leash Park (13.2 Mb)
11.1.3 First Reading Proposed By-Law S-801, Proposed Amendments to By-law S-800, Respecting Temporary Signs (Supplementary Report) (1.9 Mb)
Motion – Deputy Mayor Fisher – Give First Reading
i) Staff Recommendation Report dated December 2, 2013 (1.0 Mb)
11.2 EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE
11.2.1 Governance Review – External Committees (686 Kb)
11.3 TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
11.3.1 Construction Regulations for Accessibility and Adaptability in Dwelling Units (326 Kb)
11.4 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
11.4.1 Councillor McCluskey – Natural Gas Leaks (22 Kb)
11.4.2 Councillor Rankin – Bayers Lake Mystery Walls (62 Kb)
12. MOTIONS
13. IN CAMERA
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 Minutes – September 23, 2014
Motion:
That the In Camera minutes of September 23 2014 be approved as circulated.
13.2 Personnel Matter
A matter pertaining to a personnel matter about an identifiable individual/individuals or body with whom the municipality has a direct interest.;
13.2.1 HRM Pension Plan (HRMPP) – Private and Confidential Report
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council convene to in camera.
13.3 Legal Advice
A matter pertaining to legal advice eligible for solicitor-client privilege.
13.3.1 Councillor Johns – HRM Legal Service Support for Councillors/Staff – Private and Confidential Report
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council request a staff report providing legal advice on the matter outlined in the private and confidential Councillor request for consideration form.13.3.2 Amendments to Proposed By-law S-801 Temporary Signs – Election Signage
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council convene to in camera.13.3.3 Briefing Litigation and Property Matters – Legal/Contractual - Private and Confidential Report (To be Circulated)
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council convene to in camera.
13.4 Property Matter
A matter pertaining to providing instruction and direction to officers and employees of the Municipality pertaining to the acquisition / sale of land in regard to
13.4.1 Purchase of Waterfront Lot in Conrod Settlement – Private and Confidential Report
Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council not approve acquisition of the vacant waterfront parcel as outlined in the private and confidential staff report dated September 11, 2014 for parkland and recreation use.
14. ADDED ITEMS
14.1 Councillor Adams – Public Engagement Process (141 Kb)
14.2 Councillor Mason – Camp Hill Cemetery (23 Kb)
14.3 Committee of the Whole – Preliminary Fiscal Direction
Motion: That Committee of the Whole Council recommend that Halifax Regional Council:
- Approve the preliminary fiscal direction as set out in the October 16, 2014 staff report and the staff presentation of October 21, 2014
- Direct staff to proceed with a 1.8% target on average tax bill but with a 0% scenario
- Review the approach on non-tax revenues
15. NOTICES OF MOTION
16. ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATION ITEMS
October 21, 2014
1. Proclamation – Occupational Therapy Month – October 2014 (295 Kb)
2. Proclamation – Blood Cancer Day – October 18, 2014 (289 Kb)
