HALIFAX REGIONAL COUNCIL

MINUTES

Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Immediately following Budget Committee; Reconvene 6:00 p.m. If Required

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

Present:

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

Staff:

• Brad Anguish, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
• John Traves, K.C., CD, Municipal Solicitor/Chief Governance Officer
• Krista Vining, Team Lead, Legislative Assistants
• Olawumi Odeyinka-Apantaku, 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 2:17 p.m. and acknowledged that the meeting took place in the traditional and ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq people, and that we are all treaty people. Mayor Fillmore led Council in the African Nova Scotian Affirmation.

2.

SPECIAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Councillors noted special community announcements and acknowledgements.

3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 10, 2026

MOVED by Councillor Kent, seconded by Councillor Gillis

THAT the minutes of February 10, 2026 be approved as circulated. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED.

4.

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

Additions: None 

Deletions: None 

Deferred to a future meeting of Halifax Regional Council:
•    Item 10.1 Halifax International Airport Authority Update
•    Item 10.2 Councillor Purdy - Review of the Complete Streets Policy and Consideration of a Maintenance-First Approach
•    Item 14.1 Councillor Morse - Halifax Green Network Progress Report, up to December 2024
•    Item 15.1.2 MPSA 2025-00514 - Initiation Report for 169 Wyse Road

As provided for in section 12 (5) of Administrative Order One, Respecting the Procedures of the Council, Councillor Mancini requested that Information Item 21.1 – Memorandum from the Chair of Community Planning & Economic Development Standing Committee dated February 17, 2026 re: Update – People. Planet, Prosperity: Halifax’s Inclusive Economic Strategy be brought forward to a future meeting of Halifax Regional Council. 

MOVED by Councillor Austin, seconded by Councillor Mancini

THAT the agenda be approved as amended. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED. 

Later in the meeting, as provided for in section 37 (1) of Administrative Order One, Respecting the Procedures of the Council, Council agreed that Item 15.6.3 Deputy Mayor Cuttell - Motion of Reconsideration - AAA Bicycle Network Capital Projects: 2026/27 & 2027/28 Planned Construction be considered prior to Item 10.1.

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

• Item 15.3.2 Centre for Art Tapes Funding Request was removed from the consent agenda at the request of Mayor Fillmore
• Item 15.4.2 Microtransit Service Plan was removed from the consent agenda at the request of Councillor Kent 

MOVED by Councillor Steele, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cuttell

THAT Halifax Regional Council approve recommendations in the following items: 

• 13.1.1 – Fly-past Request – Battle of the Atlantic Ceremony;
• 15.2.1 – 2026/27 Multi-Year Capital Plan;
• 15.3.1 – Terms of Reference for a new Parks Advisory Committee;
• 15.4.1 – Core Service Plan; and
• 15.5.1 – Park Plan for the North Woodside Community Centre Park;

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

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 - January 27, 2026 & February 10, 2026

10.1

Halifax International Airport Authority Update - 10:00 a.m.

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee report dated November 20, 2025 with attached presentation
• Presentation dated February 24, 2026
• Handout dated February 24, 2026

This matter was deferred; refer to the Order of Business.

10.2

Councillor Purdy - Review of the Complete Streets Policy and Consideration of a Maintenance-First Approach

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Request for Council's Consideration form from Councillor Purdy

This matter was deferred; refer to the Order of Business.

11.

NOTICES OF TABLED MATTERS

None

12.

PUBLIC HEARING

None

13.

CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS

13.1

Correspondence

Correspondence was received and circulated for items: 15.1.2, 15.4.2 and 15.6.3. 

For a detailed list of correspondence received refer to the specific agenda item. 

13.1.1

Fly-past Request – Battle of the Atlantic Ceremony*

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

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Correspondence from Petty Officer 1st Class Gregory Moffat

MOVED by Councillor Steele, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cuttell

THAT Halifax Regional Municipality grant permission for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to fly RCAF assets in formation over Point Pleasant Park as per the enclosed diagram in the letter dated February 10, 2026 (routed from sea and turning inland to fly directly over the memorial), at an altitude of 500 feet above the highest obstacles at 10:58 a.m. on May 3, 2026, as part of the Battle of the Atlantic ceremony.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

13.2

Petitions

13.2.1 Councillor Kent

Councillor Kent submitted a petition from Eastern Passage regarding PLANAPP 2025-02686 - 2222 Shore Road, Eastern Passage with approximately 46 signatures requesting to modify part of the restrictive covenant registered to 2222 Shore Road to remove clauses 3,4,5,6,7,10 and 24.

14.

INFORMATION ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD - February 10, 2026

14.1

Councillor Morse - Halifax Green Network Progress Report, up to December 2024

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee report dated January 22, 2026 with attached staff report dated December 30, 2025

This matter was deferred; refer to the Order of Business.

15.

REPORTS

15.1

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

15.1.1

Case 24469: Comprehensive Neighbourhood Planning – M District Future Growth Node, Dartmouth (Joint Meeting with Harbour East - Marine Drive Community Council)

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Staff report dated February 18, 2026
• Staff presentation dated February 24, 2026

Stephanie Salloum, Manager Planned Growth gave a presentation and responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. 

Youssef Habboush, Senior Program Engineer responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council.

The Mayor advised that where this was a joint meeting with Harbour East - Marine Drive Community Council, section 1 of the motion must be considered prior to section 2. Consideration of section 2 would be done by Harbour East - Marine Drive Community Council members only and the vote would be done by show of hands. 

MOVED by Councillor Austin, seconded by Councillor Mancini

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Give First Reading to consider the proposed amendments to the Regional Centre Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy and the Regional Centre Land Use By-law, as set out in Attachments A and B of the staff report dated February 18, 2026, to enable comprehensive development of the M District Future Growth Node located between Micmac Boulevard, Horizon Court, and Highway 111, Dartmouth, and schedule a public hearing.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED. (16 in favour, 1 against) 

In favour: Mayor Fillmore, Deputy Mayor Cuttell, Councillors Deagle Gammon, Hendsbee, Kent, Purdy, Austin, Mancini, Hinch, Cleary, Morse, Steele, Hartling, Young, Gillis, St-Amand

Against: Councillor White

MOVED by Councillor Austin, seconded by Councillor Mancini

That Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council:

2. Give Notice of Motion to consider the proposed development agreement, as set out in Attachment C of the staff report dated February 18, 2026, to permit a comprehensive mixed-use residential, commercial, and institutional development with up to 2,800 dwelling units, a large shared housing with special care use, an office building, and an expansion to the existing mall on the lands of 4239474 CANADA INC. The public hearing for the development agreement shall be held concurrently with that indicated in Recommendation 1.

Kenda MacKenzie, General Manager & Chief Executive Officer Halifax Water responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED.

15.1.2

MPSA 2025-00514 - Initiation Report for 169 Wyse Road*

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Staff report dated February 13, 2026 
• Correspondence from Max Andrews and Cameron Brow

This matter was deferred; refer to the Order of Business.

15.2

BUDGET COMMITTEE

15.2.1

2026/27 Multi-Year Capital Plan*

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

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Staff report dated January 22, 2026

MOVED by Councillor Steele, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cuttell

THAT Halifax Regional Council: 

1. Approve the schedule of 2026/27 Capital Budget as per Attachment 1 of the staff report dated January 22, 2026;

2. Approve the schedule of 2026/27 Capital Reserves Withdrawals as per Attachment 2 of the staff report dated January 22, 2026; 

3. Return to Budget Committee for the BAL deliberation with a Capital Plan for the years 2027/28 –2029/30 to be approved in-principle funded within Committee’s direction on debt limits, as well as a 2026/27 Multi-Year Capital Projects schedule, and:

a. Prioritize capital investment projects that maintain the safety, reliability, and condition of existing assets; and 

b. Recalibrate the pace and scope of growth-related capital projects and service expansion projects that keep debt targets below 12% debt to service ratio for the next 10-year period.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

15.3

COMMUNITY PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

15.3.1

Terms of Reference for a new Parks Advisory Committee*

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

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee report dated February 17, 2026 with attached staff report dated February 12, 2026

MOVED by Councillor Steele, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cuttell

THAT Halifax Regional Council recommend that the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee continue to serve as the municipality’s advisory body on parks and recreation matters.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

15.3.2

Centre for Art Tapes Funding Request*

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee report dated February 17, 2026 with attached staff report dated February 13, 2026

MOVED by Councillor Hinch, seconded by Councillor Steele

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. approve the provision of a one-time contribution totalling $225,000 to Centre for Art Tapes to be allocated toward the purchase of the property at 2199 Gottingen Street, Halifax, accommodated in Parks & Recreation’s 2025-2026 operating budget; and

2. authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, or their delegate, to negotiate and execute the Municipality’s standard Contribution Agreement with Centre for Art Tapes, with terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Administrative Officer.

Maggie MacDonald, Executive Directors Park & Recreation responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED. (13 in favour, 4 against) 

In favour: Deputy Mayor Cuttell, Councillors Deagle Gammon, Hendsbee, Kent, Austin, Mancini, White, Hinch, Cleary, Morse, Steele, Hartling, St-Amand

Against: Mayor Fillmore, Councillors Purdy, Young, Gillis

15.4

TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE

15.4.1

Core Service Plan*

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

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Transportation Standing Committee report dated February 9, 2026 with attached staff report dated February 3, 2026

MOVED by Councillor Steele, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cuttell

THAT Halifax Regional Council: 

1. approve the Strategic Roadmap as a planning framework to guide the growth and development of public transit services in the short term; 

2. approve the Core Service Plan; and 

3. direct the Chief Administrative Officer to prepare for the implementation of proposed network and service changes outlined as recommendations within the Core Service Plan, subject to budget and resource availability.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

15.4.2

Microtransit Service Plan*

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Transportation Standing Committee report dated February 9, 2026 with attached staff report dated February 3, 2026
• Correspondence from Stewart Lucas

Patricia Hughes, Director Planning & Customer Engagement responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. 

MOVED by Councillor Kent, seconded by Councillor Young

THAT Halifax Regional Council: 

1. approve the Microtransit Service Plan, as attached to the staff report dated February 3, 2026, as a planning framework to guide the growth and development of public transit services in the short term; and,

2. direct the Chief Administrative Officer to prepare for the implementation of microtransit in Lucasville as a Proof of Concept, and bring forward detailed costs and resource requirements associated with this implementation for Regional Council’s consideration as part of the 2027/28 budget process.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

15.4.3

Second Reading Proposed By-law T-1008, Respecting the Regulation of Taxis, Accessible Taxis, Limousines and Transportation Network Companies and Proposed Amendment to Administrative Order 39, Respecting Taxi and Limousine Regulation

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Supplementary staff report dated January 23, 2026
• Staff report dated December 8, 2025
• Extract from the January 27, 2026 Halifax Regional Council minutes

Steven Berkman, Community Safety Program Manager responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council.

MOVED by Councillor Kent, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. adopt Amending By-law T-1008, Amending By-law T-1000, the Halifax Regional Municipality Taxi, Limousine and Transportation Network Companies By-law, as set out in Attachment 2 to the supplementary staff report dated January 23, 2026; and

2. adopt the amendments to Administrative Order 39, the Taxi and Limousine Regulation Administrative Order, as set out in Attachment 4 to the supplementary staff report dated January 23, 2026.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

15.5

HARBOUR EAST - MARINE DRIVE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

15.5.1

Park Plan for the North Woodside Community Centre Park*

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

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council report dated February 9, 2026 with attached staff report dated November 26, 2025

MOVED by Councillor Steele, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cuttell

THAT Halifax Regional Council adopt the North Woodside Community Centre Park Plan as a guiding document for future park improvements as set out in the staff report dated November 26, 2025.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

15.6

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

15.6.1

Councillor Morse - Letter requesting Province of Nova Scotia (PNS) revise legislation to require Nova Scotia Power (NSP) to pay municipal property taxes in HRM

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Request for Consideration form from Councillor Morse

MOVED by Councillor Morse, seconded by Councillor Steele

THAT Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to provide a staff report and prepare a letter from Regional Council to the Province requesting legislative changes including a repeal of Section 18 of the NSP Privatization Act to require Nova Scotia Power to pay property taxes on its HRM properties.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

15.6.2

Councillor White - Provincial Engagement on Potential Increases to Development Related Fees

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Request for Consideration form from Councillor White

MOVED by Councillor White, seconded by Councillor Hinch

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to engage with/write a letter to the Province of Nova Scotia requesting confirmation of willingness to consideration of an increase in development-related fees; and

2. Subject to the provincial confirmation, prepare a staff report recommending options for increases to development-related fees.

Jacqueline Hamilton, Commissioner of Operations responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED. (16 in favour, 1 against) 

In favour: Mayor Fillmore, Deputy Mayor Cuttell, Councillors Deagle Gammon, Hendsbee, Kent, Purdy, Austin, Mancini, White, Hinch, Cleary, Morse, Steele, Hartling, Young, St-Amand

Against: Councillor Gillis

15.6.3

Deputy Mayor Cuttell - Motion of Reconsideration - AAA Bicycle Network Capital Projects: 2026/27 & 2027/28 Planned Construction

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Request for Consideration form from Deputy Mayor Cuttell
• Correspondence from Sally Cameron, Ken Smith, Jeffrey Fish, Ed Lake, Chiara Gottheil, Heather Mills, Kevin Rudderham, Ross Whiteford, James Ross, Lori McCurdy, Neal Read, Peter Williams, Linda Davis, Susan Kulik, Daniel Latimer, Hannah McLean and Evelien VanderKloet 

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Cuttell, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Waive the rules of order for section 61 subsections (2) and (3) of Administrative Order One, Respecting the Procedures of the Council, regarding Motion of Reconsideration. 

MOTION PUT AND DEFEATED. (8 in favour, 9 against) 

In favour: Mayor Fillmore, Deputy Mayor Cuttell, Councillors Deagle Gammon, Hendsbee, Purdy, Steele, Young, Gillis

Against: Councillors Kent, Austin, Mancini, White, Hinch, Cleary, Morse, Hartling, St-Amand

15.6.4

Councillor Cleary - Resources for Councillors’ Support Office

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Request for Consideration form from Councillor Cleary

MOVED by Councillor Cleary, seconded by Councillor Hinch

THAT Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to provide staff report on the resources that would be required to provide Councillors with a comparable level and suite of political support services that is currently provided to Halifax’s Mayor and Councillors in comparable jurisdictions - e.g., communications advice, social media support, policy research, speech writing, correspondence, etc.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED. (15 in favour, 2 against) 

In favour:  Deputy Mayor Cuttell, Councillors Deagle Gammon, Hendsbee, Kent, Austin, Mancini, White, Hinch, Cleary, Morse, Steele, Hartling, Young, Gillis, St-Amand

Against: Mayor Fillmore, Councillor Purdy

16.

MOTIONS

17.

IN CAMERA (IN PRIVATE)

MOVED by Councillor Kent, seconded by Councillor Steele

THAT Halifax Regional Council convene to In Camera (In Private) to discuss Items 17.4 PROPERTY MATTER, 17.5 PROPERTY MATTER, 17.6 PROPERTY MATTER, 17.7 PROPERTY MATTER, 17.8 INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, 17.9 PROPERTY MATTER and 17.10   INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

MOTION PUT AND PASSED.

17.1

In Camera (In Private) Minutes - February 10, 2026

This matter was dealt with in public.

MOVED by Councillor  Mancini, seconded by Councillor Purdy

That the In Camera (In Private) minutes of February 10, 2026 be approved as circulated.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED.

17.2

PERSONNEL MATTER - Private and Confidential Report

This matter was dealt with in public.

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Private and Confidential staff report dated February 17, 2026

MOVED by Councillor Mancini, seconded by Councillor Hendsbee

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Adopt the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential report dated February 17, 2026; and

2. Direct that the private and confidential report dated February 17, 2026 be maintained private and confidential.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

17.3

PERSONNEL MATTER - Private and Confidential Report

This matter was dealt with in public.

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Private and Confidential staff report dated February 17, 2026

MOVED by Councillor Mancini, seconded by Councillor White

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Adopt the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential report dated February 17, 2026; and

2. Direct that the private and confidential report dated February 17, 2026 be maintained private and confidential.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

17.4

PROPERTY MATTER - 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 February 13, 2026

MOVED by Councillor Hendsbee, seconded by Councillor Gillis

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Adopt the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential report dated February 13, 2026; and

2. Direct that the private and confidential report dated February 13, 2026 be maintained private and confidential. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED. (15 in favour, 1 against) 

In favour: Mayor Fillmore, Deputy Mayor Cuttell, Councillors Deagle Gammon, Hendsbee, Kent, Purdy, Mancini, Hinch, Cleary, Morse, Steele, Hartling, Young, Gillis, St-Amand

Against: Councillor White

Not present: Councillor Austin

17.5

PROPERTY MATTER - 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 February 13, 2026

MOVED by Councillor Steele, seconded by Councillor Hartling

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Adopt the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential report dated February 13, 2026; and

2. Direct that the private and confidential report dated February 13, 2026 be maintained private and confidential. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Councillor Austin

17.6

PROPERTY MATTER - 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 February 13, 2026

MOVED by Councillor Cleary, seconded by Councillor Hartling

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Adopt the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential report dated February 13, 2026; and

2. Direct that the private and confidential report dated February 13, 2026 be maintained private and confidential. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Councillor Austin

17.7

PROPERTY MATTER - 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 February 17, 2026

MOVED by Councillor Hinch, seconded by Councillor Hartling

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Adopt the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential report dated February 17, 2026; and

2. Direct that the private and confidential report dated February 17, 2026 be maintained private and confidential. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Councillor Austin

17.8

INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS - Private and Confidential Report

This matter was dealt with In Camera (In Private). 

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Private and Confidential staff report dated February 18, 2026
• Private and confidential staff presentation dated February 24, 2026

17.9

PROPERTY MATTER - 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 February 24, 2026

MOVED by Councillor Hinch, seconded by Councillor Steele

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Adopt the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential report dated February 24, 2026; and

2. Direct that the private and confidential report dated February 24, 2026 be maintained private and confidential.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Councillor Austin

17.10

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 February 24, 2026

MOVED by Councillor Morse, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cuttell

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Adopt the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential report dated February 24, 2026; and

2. Direct that the private and confidential report dated February 24, 2026 be maintained private and confidential.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED. (15 in favour, 1 against) 

In favour: Deputy Mayor Cuttell, Councillors Deagle Gammon, Hendsbee, Kent, Purdy, Mancini, White, Hinch, Cleary, Morse, Steele, Hartling, Young, Gillis, St-Amand

Against: Mayor Fillmore

Not present: Councillor Austin

18.

ADDED ITEMS

None

19.

NOTICES OF MOTION

19.1 Councillor Mancini on behalf of Councillor Austin

TAKE NOTICE that at a future meeting of Halifax Regional Council, I intend to propose First Reading of By-law D-601, an amendment to By-law D-600, Respecting Development Charges for Dartmouth Cove. The purpose of the amendment is to ensure equitable distribution of development charges among affected property owners by updating By-law D‑600 to reflect increased allowable Floor Area Ratios in the Dartmouth Cove Future Growth Node under the Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan.

20.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

21.

INFORMATION ITEMS

21.1

Memorandum from the Chair of Community Planning & Economic Development Standing Committee dated February 17, 2026 re: Update – People. Planet, Prosperity: Halifax’s Inclusive Economic Strategy

21.2

Memorandum from the Municipal Clerk dated February 18, 2026 re: Requests for Presentation to Council - Jennifer Enright

21.3

Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer dated February 13, 2026 re: Public Participation at Heritage Hearings

21.4

Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer dated February 13, 2026 re: 2025-28 Accessibility Strategy, 2025 Annual Progress Reports

22.

IN CAMERA (IN PRIVATE) INFORMATION ITEMS

22.1

Private and Confidential In Camera (In Private) Information Report re: Personnel Matter