Ottawa Police Services Board
Minutes 37
Monday, 22 July 2013, 5:00 p.m.
Champlain Room, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa
|
Present: Councillor E. El-Chantiry (Chair), A. Doyle, C. Nicholson, L.A. Smallwood, Mayor J. Watson
Regrets: J. Durrell (Vice Chair), Councillor J. Harder
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
That the Ottawa Police Services Board confirm the Minutes of the 24 June 2013 meeting.
CONFIRMED
ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Acting Chief Keeley 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):
· Canada Day
· Good Work by Patrol and B&E Section
· Break and Enter on Madrid Avenue
· Kudos to Cst. Umer Khan
· 13th Annual Flotilla for Friendship
· Domestic Assault.
Canada Day
Member Watson asked if extra costs were incurred by the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) on Canada Day. He asked if the Service received funding from the Federal Government or if such extraordinary costs are included in the $10,000,000 that was originally intended to help defray the costs of events held in the Nation’s Capital. Acting Chief Keeley responded that costs for Canada Day were less than $170,000 and that no additional funding was received from the Federal Government.
Member Watson believed the Federal Government partnership that provided the City with those additional funds will be expiring soon. He suggested that the Chair, in collaboration with the City Manager’s office, initiate contact with the Minister of Public Safety to alert them that we would like to renew the agreement, with the addition of an inflationary clause if possible. A precedent has been set and our federal colleagues recognize there are extraordinary costs associated with being the capital of Canada.
Member Nicholson noted it would be interesting to review the amount of money received, as there may be evidence to change the amount. Chair El-Chantiry indicated it would be reviewed prior to submitting any requests.
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
2. RENEWAL OF OC TRANSPO SPECIAL CONSTABLE PROGRAM
Chief’s report
Chair El-Chantiry introduced Mr. J. Babe, Manager, Transit Safety & Enforcement, Service and Chief Special Constable, OC Transpo; and Inspector C. Rheaume, OPS, who were in attendance to respond to questions.
Referring to information provided earlier by staff about the costs of OPS officers and OC Transpo Special Constables, Member Smallwood noted the response did not include costs for vehicles and overhead costs such as administration, facilities, and supervision. He clarified that he would like staff to provide “all in costs” for both special constables and police officers. Chair El-Chantiry directed staff to provide the additional information.
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve:
CARRIED
3. APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL CONSTABLES - RCMP
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the 12 re-appointments and 56 new appointments of the RCMP officers listed in Annex A as Special Constables pursuant to Section 53 of the Police Services Act, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the attached Approval of Appointment form.
CARRIED
4. PURCHASE OF 2014 AND 2015 AMMUNITION
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve:
1. An ammunition purchase of up to $340,000, excluding taxes, through the Police Co-operative Purchasing Group;
2. A pre-commitment of $170,000, excluding taxes, against both the 2014 and the 2015 operating budgets for the purchase of ammunition.
CARRIED
5. OTTAWA POLICE GALA - FUNDRAISER IN SUPPORT OF CHRISTIE LAKE KIDS
Executive Director’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the purchase of a table at the Fourth Annual Ottawa Police Gala being held on October 19, 2013 at the Ottawa Convention Centre, at a cost of $1,750.
CARRIED
6. CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF POLICE BOARDS: NOMINATION TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board support the nomination of Board Member L.A. Smallwood to serve on the board of directors of the Canadian Association of Police Boards for the 2013/2014 term.
CARRIED
7. WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT REPORT : SECOND QUARTER 2013
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
8. PERFORMANCE REPORT: SECOND QUARTER 2013
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
9. FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT – SECOND QUARTER 2013, INCLUDING ASSET MANAGEMENT REPORT 2012
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
10. COMPLAINTS REPORT – PART V, POLICE SERVICES ACT – SECOND QUARTER 2013
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
11. LEGAL SERVICES STATUS REPORT: SECOND QUARTER 2013
Board Solicitor’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
12. BOARD MONITORING REQUIREMENTS STATUS REPORT: SECOND QUARTER 2013
Executive Director’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
13. OUTSTANDING BOARD INQUIRIES & MOTIONS: JULY 2013
Executive Director’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
14. LETTERS OF COMMENDATION
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
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 legal and personnel matters, in accordance with Section 35(4)(b) of the Police Services Act.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
original signed by original signed by
____________________________ _____________________________
W. Fedec E. El-Chantiry
Executive Director Chair