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Ottawa Police Services Board
Minutes 38
Monday, 23 September 2013, 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, L.A. Smallwood, Mayor J. Watson
CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES / ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Moment of Silence – OC Transpo/ VIA Rail Collision
Chair El-Chantiry asked for a moment of silence for the individuals who were affected by this terrible tragedy. The chair thanked the First Responders (Police, Fire, Paramedics and OC Transpo personnel) and community volunteers who were first on the scene.
Member Harder stated she is very proud of this community for the way everyone came together and for helping the community heal. She appreciated the continued support of the Ottawa Police Service, Fire and Paramedics.
b) Re-Appointment to the Board of Member C. Nicholson
On behalf of the Board, Chair El-Chantiry thanked Member Nicholson for accepting his appointment extension and for his service to the Board and the community at large.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
That the Ottawa Police Services Board confirm the Minutes of the 22 July 2013 meeting.
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):
· OC Transpo/Via Rail Train Collision
· Amy Paul
· Excellent Work – Barricaded Person Call
· Construction Site Break & Enters
· Congratulations to OPS Pipe Band
· Good Work Done by Platoon West Member
· Conviction in Human Trafficking
· Ottawa Public Library Risk Mitigation
· District and Neighbourhood Officers.
OC Transpo
Member Watson wanted to acknowledge the first responders who responded to the tragedy in Barrhaven. He has been receiving positive feedback on the level of professionalism, efficiency and compassion that was shown by the officers and the work done at the Emergency Command Centre. He said the Chief should be proud of his officers for their level of compassion shown during this very difficult situation. Chief Bordeleau indicated he would insure that all members hear about the comments made this evening.
Guns and Gangs Unit
Chair El-Chantiry commented on the great job being done by the Guns and Gangs Unit and asked Chief Bordeleau if a presentation could be made updating the Board on the excellent work they are doing. Chief Bordeleau responded in the affirmative and stated a presentation can be made at the next Board meeting.
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
2. ATTENDANCE AT ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF POLICE SERVICES BOARDS’ Labour SEMINAR
Executive Director’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the attendance of E. El‑Chantiry, L. A. Smallwood and W. Fedec at the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards (OAPSB) Labour Seminar being held in Toronto, on November 4 - 5, 2013.
CARRIED
3. APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL CONSTABLE – CARLETON UNIVERSITY
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the appointment of Daniel Dawson as a 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
4. APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL CONSTABLES - RCMP
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the appointments of Elizabeth-Marie Lubain, Marie Pauline Sylvie Marcoux and Vladimir Napoleon 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
5. RE-APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL CONSTABLES – OC TRANSPO
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the re-appointments of the 25 OC Transpo members 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
6. 2014 BUDGET – PROGRESS REPORT
Chief’s report
Chief Bordeleau thanked staff for the work they have been doing to ensure the 2014 budget aligns with the Board’s direction. There are significant challenges ahead and there are some difficult choices to be made so that frontline services are not affected. He introduced Director General Frazer and Director of Finance K. Murray, who provided an update on the 2014 Budget Framework and Timetable. (A copy of the presentation will be kept on file with the Board’s Executive Director.)
Following the presentation the following points of clarification were made:
· The high level total OPS Operational budget is $290 million.
· A meeting with the Board’s Finance and Audit Committee to review the Budget update in detail will be held during the month of October.
· The OPS budget is approximately 10% of the City’s total budget (mill rate funded budgets).
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report and presentation for information.
RECEIVED
7. 2013 - 2015 BUSINESS PLAN – SEMI-ANNUAL STATUS REPORT (JANUARY TO JUNE 2013)
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
8. REPORT ON SIU INVESTIGATIONS
Chief’s report
For the record, Member Doyle felt it deserved to be mentioned that all investigations have been cleared and total cooperation by the Ottawa Police Service was given to the SIU in each of these investigations.
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
9. OUTSTANDING BOARD INQUIRIES & MOTIONS: SEPTEMBER 2013
Executive Director’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
10. LETTERS OF COMMENDATION
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
COMMUNICATIONS
a) INTEREST ARBITRATION SYSTEM IN ONTARIO
- Letter dated 7 August 2013 from the Chair of the Niagara Police Services Board to the Minister of Labour, Y. Naqvi
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this communication for information.
RECEIVED
b) BOARD POLICY ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND RACIAL PROFILING
- Letter dated 6 August 2013 from the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, M. Meilleur, responding to the Board’s letter dated 26 June 2013
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this communication for information.
RECEIVED
c) CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF POLICE SERVICES BOARDS
- Letter dated 6 August 2013 from the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, M. Meilleur, responding to the Board’s letter dated 26 June 2013
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this communication for information.
RECEIVED
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO MOVE IN CAMERA
Moved by L.A. Smallwood
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 5:40 p.m.
original signed by original signed by
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W. Fedec E. El-Chantiry
Executive Director Chair