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Ottawa Police Services Board
Minutes 40
Monday, 28 October 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, Mayor J. Watson
Regrets: L.A. Smallwood
PUBLIC DELEGATIONS
a) 2014 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets
There were no public delegations or questions on the 2014 Draft Budget.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
That the Ottawa Police Services Board confirm the Minutes of the 23 September 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):
· Death of Retired Member Supt. Knowlton Roberts
· DNA Database helps crack unsolved cases – SACA and Robbery Unit
· Sexual Assaults
· 2010 Murder of Michael Swan
· Annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
· Pixels for Pistols Cameras for Guns Amnesty Program.
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
2. PRESENTATION ON GUNS AND GANGS UNIT
Staff Sergeant M. Patterson provided Board members with an updated overview of the Guns and Gangs / Direct Action Response Team (D.A.R.T.) Section. (A copy of the presentation will be kept on file with the Board’s Executive Director.) The presentation covered the following topics:
· Background of Gangs in Ottawa
· What is a Street Gang
· How the OPS Classifies a Gang Member
· Street Gang Criminal Activities.
· Proactive Enforcement Measures.
Responding to a question from Member Doyle, S/Sgt. Patterson explained that in order to classify a person as a confirmed gang member, three of the following seven criteria must be met:
· Reliable information that a person is a gang member
· Police officer observes person associating with known gang member(s)
· Person acknowledges gang membership
· Person is involved directly or indirectly in a gang motivated crime
· Court finds the person to be a gang member
· Person found to be displaying common or symbolic gang identification or paraphernalia (street-name, tattoos, colours)
· Physical evidence of evidentiary value that speaks to street gang membership.
Chair El-Chantiry said that he and Member Doyle attended a conference in Saskatoon where the OPS Guns and Gangs Unit presented and their work is very well respected. He thanked Staff Sgt. Patterson for all his work and said the Section makes the Service proud.
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this presentation for information.
RECEIVED
3. NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA CRIME STOPPERS: SEMI ANNUAL REPORT
Presentation by Mr. Richard McMullen, President and Mr. Wayne Bissett, Past President
Mr. R. McMullen, President, provided the Board with Crime Stoppers semi-annual report, covering the following (A copy of the presentation will be kept on file with the Board’s Executive Director.):
· Board Governance
· Community Outreach
· Partner, Media and Financial Updates
· Youth Awareness Initiative
· Looking Forward.
In closing, Mr. McMullen stated that he looks forward to continuing to grow and develop this community based program, and assisting law enforcement to solve crimes and aid in the prevention of crimes.
On behalf of the Board, Chair El-Chantiry thanked Mr. McMullen for taking on the challenge and moving the program forward.
Member Harder put forward three suggestions for the Crime Stoppers Board to consider: reinstating the Jail and Bail fundraising campaign in 2014 - she volunteered her and Councillor Bloess’ assistance; making contact with the Ottawa Council for BIA’s; and seeking opportunities to work with members of the construction industry. Mr. McMullen said they would take the suggestions under advisement.
Mr. McMullen indicated they have formed a President’s Council and resurrected a former business partnership program in order to share statistical and program information with business and community leaders.
On behalf of the Police Service, Chief Bordeleau thanked Mr. Bissett for his dedication and years of leadership, and confirmed the OPS will continue to support Crime Stoppers.
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this presentation for information.
RECEIVED
4. BOARD POLICIES: 2013 REVIEW
Policy and Governance Committee’s Report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the amendments to Board policies outlined in this report.
CARRIED
5. BOARD POLICY ON MAJOR EVENTS
Policy and Governance Committee’s Report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the Major Events Policy attached to this report as Annex B.
CARRIED
6. REQUEST FOR CONTRACT EXTENSION – SUPPLY OF STANDARD TASK CHAIRS AND SEATING
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve:
1) A 5 year extension (1 Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2017) of the standing offer with Ottawa Business Interiors for the supply and maintenance of Herman Miller task chairs and other seating requirements.
2) A delegation of authority to the Chief of Police to purchase seating as required to support the implementation of facility projects to a maximum upset limit of $600,000 (excluding taxes).
CARRIED
7. NTEROP EPARADE SYSTEM LICENSING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENTS
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve entering into Licensing and Support Agreements with NTEROP Corporation for the eParade System for a term of up to five years on the terms outlined in this report.
CARRIED
8. APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL CONSTABLES - RCMP
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the appointments of Brent Harris and Jennifer Erin Rattie 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
9. 2014 POLICE SERVICES BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Executive Director’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the 2014 meeting schedule.
CARRIED
10. PUBLIC CONSULTATION POLICY: ANNUAL REPORT
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
11. REPORT ON SIU INVESTIGATIONS
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
12. FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT: THIRD QUARTER 2013
Chief’s report
Responding to a question from Member Watson, Chief Bordeleau explained that an expenditure freeze has been put in place to assist in achieving a balanced budget at year end. Any significant events that take place between now and year-end will cause additional pressures to the budget.
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
13. PERFORMANCE REPORT: THIRD QUARTER 2013
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
14. WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT REPORT: THIRD QUARTER 2013
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
15. COMPLAINTS REPORT, PART V – POLICE SERVICES ACT: THIRD QUARTER 2013
Chief’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
16. LEGAL SERVICES REPORT: THIRD QUARTER 2013
Board Solicitor’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
17. BOARD MONITORING REQUIREMENTS STATUS REPORT: THIRD QUARTER 2013
Executive Director’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
18. OUTSTANDING BOARD INQUIRIES & MOTIONS: OCTOBER 2013
Executive Director’s report
That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
19. 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 J. Durrell
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 5:48 p.m.
original signed by original signed by
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W. Fedec E. El-Chantiry
Executive Director Chair