Ottawa Police Services Board
Agenda

Meeting #:

61

Date:

Monday, June 27, 2022

Time:

4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Location:

Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West

Members:

• Chair: Councillor Eli El-Chantiry, 
• Vice-Chair: Suzanne Valiquet, 
• Councillor Cathy Curry, 
• Councillor Jeff Leiper, 
• Michael Doucet, 
• Salim Fakirani, 
• and Peter Henschel

Krista Ferraro, Executive Director

[phone]

[e-mail]

 

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1.

Notices and meeting information for participants and members of the public

This meeting may be viewed online on the Ottawa City Council YouTube Channel.

Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; and notices regarding minutes.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

The deadline to register to speak to an agenda item, or submit written comments, is 4 pm on June 27, 2022 . Requests to speak to topics not listed on the agenda must be received 5 business days prior to the meeting.

2.

Confirmation of Agenda

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board confirm the agenda of the 27 June 2022 meeting.

3.

Confirmation of Minutes

3.1

Minutes #60 of 30 May 2022

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board confirm Minutes #60 of the 30 May 2022 meeting.

4.

Declarations of Interest

5.

Public Delegations

Please note that requests to speak to a specific agenda item may be received up until the start of the meeting. As such, there may be delegate presenters in addition to those listed on this version of the Agenda, which was issued June 22, 2022.

1. Robin Browne (613-819 Black Hub), he/him
2. Will Cooper (Rideau Students' Union), he/him
3. Bailey Gauthier, they/them
4. Sarp Kizir

Written submissions:

1. Tim Ruggles (Ottawa Loss Prevention Officers Association)
2. Meghan Potasse

6.

Inquiries

7.

Items of Business

7.1

Chair’s verbal report

Chair's report

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.

7.2

Chief’s verbal report

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.

7.3

Canada Day Briefing

Chief's update

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.

7.4

Advancing Culture—Safer Workplace Program Update

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.

7.5

Canadian Association of Police Governance: Virtual Conference Attendance and Sponsorship

Executive Director's report

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve:

  1. The purchase of one registration for the Canada Association of Police Governance Annual Conference taking place virtually September 9 – 11, 2022, at a cost of $500 before taxes, which is good for up to five attendees.
  2. A $1,000 Friend sponsorship for the Canadian Association of Police Governance’s 2022 Annual Conference.

7.6

Re-Appointment of Special Constables: Ottawa Police Service

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the re-appointment of Ottawa Police Service employees listed in Document 1, 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 Forms.

7.7

Appointment of Special Constables: Carleton University

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the appointments of Carleton University employees listed in Document 1 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 Forms.

7.8

Appointment of Special Constables: RCMP

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board:

  1. Approve the existing re-appointments of up to 291 RCMP employees, as the need arises through this event, pursuant to Section 53 of the Police Services Act, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Approval of Appointment Letter(s).
  2. Approve the appointment of up to 200 RCMP employees over and above the 291 from item 1 as the need arises through this event, pursuant to Section 53 of the Police Services Act, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Approval of Appointment Letter(s).
  3. Delegate authority to the Chair and Vice-Chair to approve the appointment of special constable status in relation to the Canada Day events occurring between June 27 - July 4, 2022, as well as any agreements between the Board and other supporting police agencies.

  These appointments and re-appointments will be valid until November 30, 2022.

7.9

Appointment of Special Constables: RCMP

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the appointments of RCMP employees listed in Document 1 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 Forms.

7.10

Re-appointment of Special Constables: RCMP

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the re-appointments of RCMP employees listed in Document 1 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 Forms.

7.11

South Campus Project Update

Chief's report

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS

1. SAMANTHA MACLEESE
2. FARNAZ FARHANG

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board direct the Ottawa Police Service to:

  1. Continue work on the South Facility and engage with other City services to explore opportunities for partnership and co-location in the new building.
  2. Re-examine the funding strategy for the project, taking into consideration inflationary and market pressures related to the delay of the project.
  3. Report back to the Board in November 2022 with an update on the project and a recommended path forward.
  4. Provide a refreshed Facilities Strategic Plan (FSP).

7.12

Professional Standards Unit - 2021 Annual Report

Chief's report

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS

1) Mwinyele

2) Marnie Wellar

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.

7.13

2021 Ottawa Police Service Annual Report, including 2021 Use of Force report

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.

7.14

Outstanding Board Inquiries & Motions: June 2022

Executive Director's report

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information. 

7.15

Letters of Commendation

Chief’s report

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information. 

8.

Other Business

9.

In Camera Items

Please note that the in camera meeting will be held prior to the public meeting and the following items will be discussed: 

1. Canada Day Briefing
2. Personnel Matter
3. Update on Operational Matter
4. Legal Matter
5. Delay Application

10.

Adjournment

11.

Next Meeting

Regular Meeting – Monday, July 25, 2022 - 4:00 PM