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

 

1.         CHIEF’S VERBAL REPORT

 

 

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:

 

1.       The continuation of the OC Transpo Special Constable Program for a term of five years.

 

2.       The extension of Special Constable status for the 48 existing members of the City of Ottawa Transit Security and Enforcement Section pursuant to Section 53 of the Police Services Act until 30 July 2018.

 

                                                                                                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

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  W. Fedec                                                       E. El-Chantiry

  Executive Director                                       Chair