HALIFAX REGIONAL COUNCIL

MINUTES

Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 10:00 a.m.; Reconvene 6:00 p.m. If Required

Council Chamber, 3rd Floor City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax

Present:

• Mayor Andy Fillmore
• Deputy Mayor Cathy Deagle Gammon
• Councillor David Hendsbee
• Councillor Becky Kent
• Councillor Trish Purdy
• Councillor Sam Austin
• Councillor Laura White
• Councillor Virginia Hinch
• Councillor Shawn Cleary
• Councillor Kathryn Morse
• Councillor Patty Cuttell
• Councillor Janet Steele
• Councillor Nancy Hartling
• Councillor John Young
• Councillor Billy Gillis
• Councillor Jean St-Amand

Regrets:

• Councillor Tony Mancini

Staff:

• Cathie O’Toole, Chief Administrative Officer
• John Traves, K.C., CD, Municipal Solicitor/Chief Governance Officer
• Karen Brown, Managing Solicitor
• Iain MacLean, Municipal Clerk
• Elizabeth Macdonald, Legislative Assistant
• Simon Ross-Siegel, Legislative Assistant

The following does not represent a verbatim record of the proceedings of this meeting. 

The agenda, reports, supporting documents information items circulated and video (if available) are online at halifax.ca. 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Mayor Fillmore called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. and acknowledge that the meeting took place in the traditional and ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq people, and that we are all treaty people. 

2.

SPECIAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Councillors noted special community announcements and acknowledgements.

3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 1 and November 5, 2024

MOVED by Councillor Hendsbee, seconded by Councillor Cuttell

THAT the minutes of October 1 and November 5, 2024 be approved as circulated.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED. 

4.

APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS

Additions: None 

Deletions:
•    Item 15.2.2 - Councillor Young – Beaver Bank Cross Road Traffic Light Installation
•    Item 15.2.3 - Councillor Young – Hammonds Plains Road Traffic Congestion
•    Item 15.2.4 - Councillor Young – Halifax Transit to consider a connector bus from Lucasville Road to Timber Trails to the Sackville Terminal
•    Item 15.2.5 - Councillor Young – Avebury Court Middle Sackville - Designated Greenspace
•    Item 15.2.6 - Councillor Young – Lakeview Avenue Sidewalk Plans

As provided for in section 37 (1) of Administrative Order One, Respecting the Procedures of the Council, Iain MacLean, Municipal Clerk outlined that Item 17 – In Camera (In Private) be considered at 1:00 p.m.

MOVED by Councillor Cleary, seconded by Councillor Steele 

THAT the agenda be approved as amended.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED. 

Not present: Councillor Mancini

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

As provided for in section 41 (3) of Administrative Order One, Respecting the Procedures of the Council:

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, seconded by Councillor Kent

THAT Halifax Regional Council approve recommendations in the following items: 
•    15.1.2 - 2025/26 Business Planning & Budget Schedule.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Councillor Mancini

6.

BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES

None

7.

CALL FOR DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

None

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

None

13.

CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS

13.1

Correspondence

None

13.2

Petitions

13.2.1 Councillor Morse

Councillor Morse submitted a petition from individuals regarding an intersection located in the Bridgeview subdivision with approximately 360 signatures requesting changes to the intersection in front of D.J. Butler Park to prevent pedestrians from being struck by motor vehicles.

14.

INFORMATION ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD - October 1, 2024

14.1

Integrated Tourism Master Plan 2030

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Staff report dated September 19, 2024
• Presentation dated November 19, 2024 
• Discover Halifax Halifax Regional Integrated Tourism Master Plan
• Discover Halifax Halifax Regional Integrated Tourism Master Plan Final Report

Ross Jefferson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Discover Halifax gave a presentation and responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. Jefferson spoke to strategies regarding consultation with citizens and industry representatives, washrooms and other public facilities, access to the harbour islands, short term rentals, diversity and accessibility as a lens for tourism, venues supporting arts communities, and carbon emissions mitigation and sustainability.

Brian White, Vice President of Destination Development for Discover Halifax responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. White spoke to consultation with African Nova Scotian communities in North Preston and other regions.

Maggie MacDonald, Executive Director of Parks and Recreation responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council.

 

15.

REPORTS

15.1

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

15.1.1

2025 Halifax Regional Council Meeting Schedule

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Staff report dated September 20, 2024 

Cathie O'Toole, Chief Administrative Officer and Iain MacLean, Municipal Clerk responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council.

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Suspend the rules of procedure under Schedule 6, the Executive Standing Committee Terms of Reference, of Administrative Order One, the Procedures of the Council Administrative Order.

2. Adopt the proposed 2025 Regional Council meeting schedule as outlined in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated September 20, 2024.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Councillor Mancini

15.1.2

2025/26 Business Planning & Budget Schedule*

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Staff report dated November 12, 2024

The following motion was approved as part of the Consent Agenda:

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, seconded by Councillor Kent

THAT Halifax Regional Council approve the 2025/26 Business Planning and Budget Schedule as outlined in Table 1 of the staff report dated November 12, 2024.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Councillor Mancini

15.1.3

2024 Councillor Appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Staff report dated November 8, 2024

MOVED by Councillor Kent, seconded by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Suspend the rules of procedures in Administrative Order One, the Procedures of the Council Administrative Order, for the Standing Committees to make recommendations or nominations to Regional Council respecting the appointments to various Boards, Committees and Commissions

a. by the Executive Standing Committee under section 4 of Schedule 6 – Executive Standing Committee Term of Reference, and

b. by the remaining Standing Committees, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated November 8, 2024;

2. Appoint the Members of Council to Boards, Committees and Commissions for a term to November 2026, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the staff report dated November 8, 2024;

3. Appoint the Members of Council, who are the successful candidates after receiving the most votes after a vote by secret ballot, to the various Boards, Committees and Commissions as outlined in Attachment 3 of the staff report dated November 8, 2024, for the following terms:

a. a term to November 2026, except for two appointments to Halifax Water Board of Commissioners, and

b. for two Members of Council appointed to the Halifax Water Board of Commissioners, for terms to November 2027.

Iain MacLean, Municipal Clerk and Annie Sherry, Public Appointments Coordinator provided an overview on the 2024 Councillor Appointments and responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council.

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, seconded by Councillor Cleary

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor St-Amand as the Acadian and Francophone Community Liaison.

The following Councillor was the confirmed nominee for Acadian and Francophone Community Liaison: Councillor St-Amand

MOVED by Councillor Kent, seconded by Councillor Cleary

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Austin to the Zatzman Sportsplex Board.

The following Councillor was the confirmed nominee for Zatzman Sportsplex Board: Councillor Austin

MOVED by Councillor Hendsbee, seconded by Councillor Austin

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillors Kent and Purdy to the Appeals Standing Committee from Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council.

MOVED by Councillor Cuttell, seconded by Councillor Cleary

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillors Steele and Morse to the Appeals Standing Committee from Halifax and West Community Council.

MOVED by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Cuttell

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillors Gillis and Hartling to the Appeals Standing Committee from North West Community Council.

The following Councillors were the confirmed nominees for Appeals Standing Committee: Councillors Kent, Purdy, Morse, Steele, Hartling, Gillis

MOVED by Councillor Kent, seconded by Councillor Gillis

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Hendsbee from Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council, Councillor Cleary from Halifax and West Community Council, and Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon from North West Community Council to the Audit and Finance Standing Committee.

MOVED by Councillor St-Amand, seconded by Councillor Austin 

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Gillis to the Audit and Finance Standing Committee.

MOVED by Councillor Gillis, seconded by Councillor Hartling

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor St-Amand to the Audit and Finance Standing Committee.

MOVED by Councillor Morse, seconded by Councillor Kent

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Morse to the Audit and Finance Standing Committee.

Cathie O'Toole, Chief Administrative Officer responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council.

The following Councillors were the confirmed nominees for Audit and Finance Standing Committee: Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, Councillors Hendsbee, Cleary, Morse, Gillis, St-Amand

MOVED by Councillor Cuttell, seconded by Councillor Young

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Steele to the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee from Halifax and West Community Council. 

MOVED by Councillor Gillis, seconded by Councillor Young

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor St-Amand to the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee from North West Community Council.

MOVED by Councillor Cleary, seconded by Councillor Morse

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor White to the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee from Halifax and West Community Council. 

MOVED by Councillor St-Amand, seconded by Councillor Gillis

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Gillis to the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee from North West Community Council. 

MOVED by Councillor Austin, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Kent to the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee from Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council.

MacLean and John Traves, K.C., CD, Municipal Solicitor/Chief Governance Officer responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council.

MOVED by Councillor Hartling, seconded by Councillor Steele

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Young to the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee from North West Community Council.

Councillors Steele, White and Gillis withdrew their names from consideration for Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee.

MOVED by Councillor Steele, seconded by Councillor Cleary 

That Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Cuttell to the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee from Halifax and West Community Council.

MOVED by Councillor Kent, seconded by Councillor Hendsbee 

That Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Purdy to the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee from Harbour East Marine Drive Community Council.

Councillors Kent and Young withdrew their names from consideration for Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee.

Traves responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council.

MOVED by Councillor Gillis, seconded by Councillor Hartling

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon to the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee.

MOVED by Councillor Hensbee, seconded by Councillor Austin

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Kent to the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee.

MOVED by Councillor Cuttell, seconded by Councillor Morse

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Steele to the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee.

The following Councillors were the confirmed nominees for Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee: Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, Councillors Purdy, Kent, Cuttell, Steele, St-Amand

MOVED by Councillor Kent, seconded by Councillor Hendsbee

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Mancini for Environment and Sustainability Standing Committee from Harbour East and Marine Drive Community Council.

MOVED by Councillor St-Amand, seconded by Councillor Young

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Hartling for Environment and Sustainability Standing Committee from North West Community Council.

MOVED by Councillor Hinch, seconded by Councillor Cleary

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor White for Environment and Sustainability Standing Committee from Halifax and West Community Council.

MOVED by Councillor Hartling, seconded by Councillor Steele

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon to the Environment and Sustainability Standing Committee.

MOVED by Councillor Purdy, seconded by Councillor Hendsbee

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Austin to the Environment and Sustainability Standing Committee.

MOVED by Councillor Cuttell, seconded by Councillor Morse

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Steele to the Environment and Sustainability Standing Committee.

The following Councillors were the confirmed nominees for Environment and Sustainability Standing Committee: Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, Councillors Mancini, White, Austin, Steele, Hartling

MOVED by Councillor St Amand, seconded by Councillor Hartling

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Young to the Transportation Standing Committee from North West Community Council.

MOVED by Councillor Kent, seconded by Councillor Hendsbee

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Austin to the Transportation Standing Committee from the Harbour East Marine Drive Community Council.

MOVED by Councillor Steele, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Cuttell to the Transportation Standing Committee from the Halifax and West Community Council.

MOVED by Councillor Cleary, seconded by Councillor Gillis

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Morse to the Transportation Standing Committee from the Halifax and West Community Council.

Traves spoke to the appointment process.

A vote was taken by secret ballot to elect one member from Halifax and West Community Council. Councillor Morse was declared the successful nominee.  

MOVED by Councillor Austin, seconded by Councillor Hinch

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Purdy to the Transportation Standing Committee.

MOVED by Councillor Morse, seconded by Councillor Hendsbee

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Cuttell to the Transportation Standing Committee.

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, seconded by Councillor Austin

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Cleary to the Transportation Standing Committee.

The following Councillors were the confirmed nominees for Transportation Standing Committee: Councillors Purdy, Austin, Cleary, Morse, Cuttell, Young

MacLean and Sherry responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council.

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, seconded by Councillor Gillis

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Young to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee.

The following Councillor was the confirmed nominee for Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Councillor Young

MOVED by Councillor Gillis, seconded by Councillor Kent

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor St-Amand to the Canada Games Centre Board.

MOVED by Councillor Morse, seconded by Councillor Hinch 

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Steele to the Canada Games Centre Board.

A vote was taken by secret ballot to elect one member to the Canada Games Centre Board. Councillor Steele was declared the successful nominee.  

The following Councillor was the confirmed nominee for Canada Games Centre Board: Councillor Steele

MOVED by Councillor Kent, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon to the Halifax Partnership Board.

MOVED by Councillor Morse, seconded by Councillor Hinch 

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Cleary to the Halifax Partnership Board.

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Kent to the Halifax Partnership Board.

Councillor Kent withdrew their name from consideration for Halifax Partnership Board.

The following Councillors were the confirmed nominees for Halifax Partnership Board: Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, Councillor Cleary

MOVED by Councillor Austin, seconded by Councillor Cleary

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Mancini to the Halifax Regional Library Board.

MOVED by Councillor Steele, seconded by Councillor Cuttell

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor White to the Halifax Regional Library Board.

The following Councillors were the confirmed nominees for Halifax Regional Library Board: Councillors Mancini and White

MOVED by Councillor Austin, seconded by Councillor Kent

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Purdy to the Halifax Regional Water Commission for a term to November 2027.

MOVED by Councillor Hendsbee, seconded by Councillor Kent

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon to the Halifax Regional Water Commission for a term to November 2027.

MOVED by Councillor Morse, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Steele to the Halifax Regional Water Commission for a term to November 2026.

MOVED by Councillor Morse, seconded by Councillor Steele

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Cuttell to the Halifax Regional Water Commission for a term to November 2026.

Traves, O'Toole and MacLean responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. 

Councillor Steele withdrew their name from consideration for Halifax Regional Water Commission.

The following Councillors were the confirmed nominees for Halifax Water Board of Commissioners: Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon and Councillor Purdy for three (3) year terms and Councillor Cuttell for a two (2) year term

MOVED by Councillor Kent, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Hendsbee to the Heritage Advisory Committee.

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Hartling to the Heritage Advisory Committee.

The following Councillors were the confirmed nominees for Heritage Advisory Committee: Councillors Hendsbee and Hartling

MOVED by Councillor Kent, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor White to serve as the Indigenous Community Liaison.

MOVED by Councillor Cuttell, seconded by Councillor Cleary

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Hinch to serve as the Indigenous Community Liaison.

Councillor White withdrew their name from consideration as Indigenous Community Liaison.

The following Councillor was the confirmed nominee for Indigenous Community Liaison: Councillor Hinch

MOVED by Councillor St-Amand, seconded by Councillor Hendsbee

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon to serve as a Regional Council Representative to the Canadian Capital Cities Organization.

Sherry responded to questions from Halifax Regional Council.

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, seconded by Councillor Hendsbee

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Morse to serve as a Regional Council Representative to the Canadian Capital Cities Organization.

MOVED by Councillor Hendsbee, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Kent to serve as a Regional Council Representative to the Canadian Capital Cities Organization.

The following Councillors were the confirmed nominees for Canadian Capital Cities Organization: Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, Councillors Kent, Morse

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Cuttell to the Discover Halifax Board of Directors.

MOVED by Councillor Gillis, seconded by Councillor Hartling

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor St-Amand to the Discover Halifax Board of Directors.

A vote was taken by secret ballot to elect one member to the Discover Halifax Board of Directors. Councillor St-Amand was declared the successful nominee.  

The following Councillor was the confirmed nominee for Discover Halifax Board of Directors: Councillor St-Amand

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, seconded by Councillor Purdy 

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Hendsbee to the Halifax Harbour Bridges Board of Commissioners.

MOVED by Councillor Cuttell, seconded by Councillor Cleary

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Morse to the Halifax Harbour Bridges Board of Commissioners.

The following Councillors were the confirmed nominees for Halifax Harbour Bridges Board of Commissioners: Councillors Hendsbee, Morse

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, seconded by Councillor Cleary

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Austin to the Schubenacadie Canal Commission.

MOVED by Councillor Kent, seconded by Councillor Hinch

THAT Halifax Regional Council nominate Councillor Mancini to the Schubenacadie Canal Commission.

The following Councillors were the confirmed nominees for Shubenacadia Canal Commission: Councillors Mancini, Austin

MOVED by Councillor Kent, seconded by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Suspend the rules of procedures in Administrative Order One, the Procedures of the Council Administrative Order, for the Standing Committees to make recommendations or nominations to Regional Council respecting the appointments to various Boards, Committees and Commissions

a. by the Executive Standing Committee under section 4 of Schedule 6 – Executive Standing Committee Term of Reference, and

b. by the remaining Standing Committees, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated November 8, 2024;

2. Appoint the Members of Council to Boards, Committees and Commissions for a term to November 2026, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the staff report dated November 8, 2024 as amended;

3. Appoint the Members of Council, who are the successful candidates after receiving the most votes after a vote by secret ballot, to the various Boards, Committees and Commissions as outlined in Attachment 3 of the staff report dated November 8, 2024 as amended:

a. a term to November 2026, except for two appointments to Halifax Water Board of Commissioners, and

b. for two Members of Council appointed to the Halifax Water Board of Commissioners, for terms to November 2027.

AMENDED MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Not present: Councillor Mancini

15.1.4

Deferral of Deputy Mayor Appointment

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Staff report dated November 13, 2024 

MOVED by Councillor Hinch, seconded by Councillor Steele

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Suspend the rule of procedure in Administrative Order One, the Procedures of the Council Administrative Order, requiring the election of a Deputy Mayor in November annually;

2. Extend the term of Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon as Deputy Mayor until the later of December10, 2024, or a new Deputy Mayor is elected by Regional Council; and

3. Defer the appointment of the Deputy Mayor to the December 10, 2024, meeting of Regional Council.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Councillor Mancini

15.2

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

15.2.1

Councillor Austin – Affordable Housing Tax Relief

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Request for Consideration form from Councillor Austin

MOVED by Councillor Austin, seconded by Councillor Morse

THAT Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to prepare a staff report on increasing HRM’s tax relief for non-profits that provide affordable housing beyond the 50% grant that HRM current provides to as much as 100%.

Cathie O'Toole, Chief Administrative Officer responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Mancini

15.2.2

Councillor Young – Beaver Bank Cross Road Traffic Light Installation

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Request for Consideration form from Councillor Young

This matter was deleted during the approval of the Order of Business.

15.2.3

Councillor Young – Hammonds Plains Road Traffic Congestion

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Request for Consideration form from Councillor Young

This matter was deleted during the approval of the Order of Business.

15.2.4

Councillor Young – Halifax Transit to consider a connector bus from Lucasville Road to Timber Trails to the Sackville Terminal

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Request for Consideration form from Councillor Young

This matter was deleted during the approval of the Order of Business.

15.2.5

Councillor Young – Avebury Court Middle Sackville - Designated Greenspace

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Request for Consideration form from Councillor Young

This matter was deleted during the approval of the Order of Business.

15.2.6

Councillor Young – Lakeview Avenue Sidewalk Plans

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Request for Consideration form from Councillor Young

This matter was deleted during the approval of the Order of Business.

16.

MOTIONS

None

17.

IN CAMERA (IN PRIVATE)

MOVED by Councillor Austin, seconded by Councillor Cleary

THAT Halifax Regional Council convene to In Camera (In Private) to discuss Item 17.2 INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS.  

MOTION PUT AND PASSED. 

17.1

LEGAL MATTER - Private and Confidential Report

This matter was dealt with in public as follows:

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Private and confidential staff report dated October 29, 2024

MOVED by Councillor Austin, seconded by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Adopt the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential report dated October 29, 2024; and

2. Direct that the private and confidential report dated October 29, 2024 be maintained private and confidential.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Councillor Mancini

17.2

INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS - Private and Confidential Report

This matter was dealt with In Camera (In Private) and ratified in public as follows: 

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Private and confidential staff report dated November 13, 2024

MOVED by Councillor Cleary, seconded by Councillor Kent

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Adopt the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential report dated November 13, 2024; and 

2. Direct that the private and confidential report dated November 13, 2024 be maintained private and confidential. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Councillors Mancini, Cuttell, Purdy, Hinch

18.

ADDED ITEMS

None

19.

NOTICES OF MOTION

19.1 Councillor Cuttell

TAKE NOTICE that, at a future meeting of Halifax Regional Council, I intend to bring forward a motion to request an information report on updating The Moving Forward Together Plan. The report should include information on a timeline for completion and any other information that can be communicated to the public about Halifax Transit’s plans for updating Halifax Regional Municipality’s Transit Strategy.

20.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

21.

INFORMATION ITEMS

21.1

Proclamation - Building Futures Day - November 14, 2024

21.2

Proclamation - Economic Abuse Awareness Day - November 26, 2024

21.3

Memorandum from the Municipal Clerk dated November 12, 2024 re: Requests for Presentation to Council - None

21.4

Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer dated September 23, 2024 re: Legislative Update – 2024 Fall Sitting