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Ottawa Police Services Board
Minutes 30
Monday, 26 November 2012, 5:00 p.m.
Champlain Room, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa
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Present: Councillor E. El-Chantiry (Chair), J. Durrell (Vice Chair), A. Doyle, Councillor J. Harder, C. Nicholson, Mayor J. Watson
Regrets: H. Jensen
CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES / ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Order of Canada
Chair El-Chantiry congratulated Vice Chair J. Durrell on receiving the Order of Ottawa last week.
2) Ottawa Police Gala Cheque Presentation to Youth Services Bureau
On behalf of Chair El-Chantiry, Vice Chair Durrell announced that the Ottawa Police Service Gala began three years ago and since then it has been a great success. Together with the community and its sponsors like Adobe, Telus and Valley Associates, the Gala has collectively raised $260,000 for charities in our community. This year’s event at the Ottawa Convention Centre was very well done and the organizing team has already been congratulated. The Vice Chair called on Chief Bordeleau, Deputy Chief G. Larochelle and Supt. D. Delaney to officially present a cheque in the amount of $127,000 to Youth Services Bureau representatives, Mr. M. Jolicoeur and Mr. T. Charette. This cheque symbolizes the commitment of the Ottawa Police to helping our community and the great work that the Youth Services Bureau does.
3) Recognition Of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipients
Chair El-Chantiry called on Chief Bordeleau to recognize Cst. Paolo Crescenzi and Donna Watson–Elliott, members of the Ottawa Police Service who both received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal from Community organizations for their efforts and achievements. Cst. Crescenzi has volunteered with the Make a Wish Foundation and has made an enormous impact over the past three years. Ms. Watson–Elliott, Manager, Victim’s Services Unit, was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her outstanding volunteer support of the work of Canadian Parents of Murdered Children.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
That the Ottawa Police Services Board confirm the Minutes of the 22 and 24 October 2012 meetings.
CONFIRMED
ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Chief Bordeleau reported on the following items:
(A copy of the Chief’s verbal report will be kept on file with the Board’s Executive Director and is available online at ottawapoliceboard.ca.)
· Passing of Ottawa Police Service Staff Sergeant R. Greaves and
RCMP Constable A. Oliver
· Release of Gang Symposium “Recommendations Report”
· Order of Ottawa – Vice Chair J. Durrell
· Distraction Thefts
· White Ribbons in Support of Ending Violence Against Women
· Movember – Prostate Cancer.
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
2. 2013 DRAFT OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS
2013 Draft Operating & Capital Budget book previously distributed
Presentation
Chief Bordeleau stated that the 2013 budget, as it was tabled, is before the Board for approval. Ottawa Police staff have been attending consultation meetings held by the City to listen to residents’ comments on the budget and to respond to questions they may have; no significant questions or concerns were raised.
In closing the Chief stated that first and foremost, this budget allows the Service to maintain the high quality of policing services that citizens expect, within the Board’s directed target. He then called upon Director General D. Frazer to take the Board through a short presentation. (A copy of the presentation will be kept on file with the Board’s Executive Director.)
Chair El-Chantiry thanked the Chief, Director General Frazer and staff for all they have done to ensure the budget increase remained at 2.5%.
Public Delegations
a) Mr. I. Ralston, a member of the community, stated that numerous useless calls for service to his neighbourhood had been made and he believed there was a better way to use officers’ time. He also wanted to know why police were asking for a budget increase of 2.5%, which is more than double Ottawa’s inflation rate.
Member Watson stated he has attended many of the public meetings that have been held by the City. He wanted to thank the Police Service and City staff for their heightened sense of cooperation, which has ensured the community continues to receive the high quality of service they have come to expect. He congratulated Chief Bordeleau on his first budget.
That the Ottawa Police Services Board:
1. Approve the Ottawa Police Service 2013 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets.
2. Upon approval, forward the Ottawa Police Service Operating and Capital Budgets to Council for review and approval.
CARRIED
3. 700 MHz BROADBAND FOR PUBLIC SAFETY USE
Executive Director’s report dated 26 November 2012
That the Ottawa Police Services Board write to the Federal Minister of Industry and copy the Prime Minister, the Minister of Public Safety and the Minister of Finance, expressing support for the designation of an additional 10 MHz in the 700MHz (D block) broadband spectrum for use by public safety agencies.
CARRIED
4. AMENDMENT TO BOARD POLICY ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Executive Director’s report dated 26 November 2012
Member Doyle stated that earlier today the Ministry of Community Safety & Correctional Services advised of another small amendment to Ministry Standard LE-036 (Board Policy LE-036); the Board was asked to approve the following amendment:
Moved by A. Doyle
That the definition of “Child Luring” in Board Policy LE-036 be amended by replacing the word “computers” with “telecommunications systems”.
CARRIED
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the amended Board Policy #LE‑036 on Child Pornography (Internet Child Exploitation) set out in Annex A, as amended by the foregoing.
CARRIED as amended
5. AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICIES ON WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT, and EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, DISCRIMINATION AND WORKPLACE HARASSMENT
Executive Director’s report dated 26 November 2012
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve:
1. The amended Board Policy #CR-13 on Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention attached at Annex A.
2. The amended Board Policy #AI-003 on Equal Opportunity, Discrimination and Workplace Harassment Prevention attached at Annex B.
CARRIED
6. ROCKCLIFFE COMMUNITY POLICE CENTRE LEASE RENEWAL
Chief’s report dated 26 November 2012
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the renewal of a lease for the Rockcliffe Community Police Centre effective September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2014, at a cost of $11,281.20 in the first year, inclusive of tax and utilities.
CARRIED
7. CULTURAL WINE & FOOD SHOW IN SUPPORT OF THOMAS G. FLANAGAN, S.C. SCHOLARSHIP
Executive Director’s report dated 26 November 2012
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve funding for one table at the Cultural Wine and Food Show Fundraising event being held on 20 February 2013 at the Ottawa Police Association, at a cost of $500.
CARRIED
8. 2013 POLICE SERVICES BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Executive Director’s report dated 26 November 2012
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the 2013 meeting schedule.
CARRIED
9. NEW APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL CONSTABLE – OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE
Chief’s report dated 26 November 2012
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the appointment of Kevin Putinski as Special Constable, pursuant to Section 53(3) of the Police Services Act, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the attached Approval of Appointment form.
CARRIED
10. OTTAWA POLICE GALA
Chief’s report dated 26 November 2012
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
11. REVIEW OF THE OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE AUXILIARY PILOT PROJECT
Chief’s report dated 26 November 2012
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
12. PERFORMANCE REPORT: THIRD QUARTER 2012
Chief’s report dated 26 November 2012
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
13. 2011 ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BENCHMARKING INITIATIVE (OMBI) POLICE SERVICES
Chief’s report dated 26 November 2012
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
14. WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT REPORT: THIRD QUARTER 2012
Chief’s report dated 26 November 2012
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
15. REPORT ON S.I.U. INVESTIGATION – CUSTODY INJURY – MAY 2012
Chief’s report dated 26 November 2012
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
16. OUTSTANDING BOARD INQUIRIES & MOTIONS: NOVEMBER 2012
Executive Director’s report dated 26 November 2012
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
17. LETTERS OF COMMENDATION
Chief’s report dated 26 November 2012
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
COMMUNICATIONS
Chair El-Chanitry asked the Board to add to the agenda as a Communication a letter received from The Honourable M. Meilleur dated 20 November 2012, responding to the Board’s letter of 25 September 2012 regarding continued funding for the Police Officer Recruitment Fund.
a) POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT FUND
- Letter dated 20 November 2012 from the Honourable M. Meilleur, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services in response to the Board’s letter dated 25 September 2012.
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this communication for information.
RECEIVED
OTHER BUSINESS / QUESTIONS NOUVELLES
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO MOVE IN CAMERA
Moved by C. Nicholson
That the Ottawa Police Services Board adjourn the public portion of its meeting to move In Camera to discuss confidential items pertaining to personnel matters, in accordance with Section 35(4)(b) of the Police Services Act.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
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W. Fedec E. El-Chantiry
Executive Director Chair