Ottawa Police Services Board
Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, May 29, 2023

Time:

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

Location:

Electronic Participation

Members:

Chair: Gail Beck,
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe,
Councillor Cathy Curry,
Councillor Marty Carr,
Michael Doucet,
Vice Chair: Salim Fakirani,
and Peter Henschel

Krista Ferraro, Executive Director

(613) 560-1270

[email protected]

1.
Notices and meeting information for participants and members of the public

1.Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public_EN_FEB 2023.pdf

2.Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public_FR_FEB 2023.pdf

This draft Minutes document contains a summary of the disposition of items and actions taken at the meeting. This document does not include all of the text that will be included in the final Minutes. Recorded votes and dissents contained in this draft Minutes document are draft until the Minutes of the meeting are confirmed by the Board. The final draft Minutes will be published with the agenda for the next regular Board meeting and, once confirmed, will replace this document.

2.
Confirmation of Agenda

That the Ottawa Police Services Board confirm the agenda of the 29 May 2023 meeting.

3.
Confirmation of Minutes

3.1
Minutes #79 of 24 April 2023

1.Draft Minutes - OPSB_Apr24_2023 .pdf

That the Ottawa Police Services Board confirm Minutes #79 of the 24 April 2023 meeting.

3.2
Minutes #80 of 28 April 2023

1.Draft Minutes - special meeting- OPSB_Apr28_2023 - .pdf

That the Ottawa Police Services Board confirm Minutes #80 of the 28 April 2023 special meeting.

4.
Committee Meetings: Reports from Committee Chairs & Minutes

4.1
Policy & Governance Committee - Draft Minutes #12 of 1 May 2023

1.P and G Minutes 12- 01 MAY 2023 DRAFT.pdf

That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this item for information.

5.
Declarations of Interest

6.
Public Delegations

The final public delegate list will be recorded as part of the final draft minutes for the May 29, 2023 meeting.

7.
Inquiries

8.
Items of Business

8.1
Chair’s verbal report

Chair's report

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

Withdrawn

8.2
Chief’s verbal report

1.Chief's Verbal May 29 2023 V2.pdf

Chief's report

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

8.3
Board Committee Appointments

1.3 - Board Committee Appointments.pdf

Executive Director's report

That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the appointment of P. Henschel to the Human Resources Committee and G. Beck to the Finance and Audit Committee as well as the Thomas G. Flanagan Scholarship Award Selection Committee.

8.4
Ottawa Police Services Board Work Plan: 2023

1.4 - Board 2023 Work Plan report with Doc1_DRAFT.pdf

2.4a - Document 2 - Outstanding tasks not in Work Plan.pdf

Executive Director's report

Motion re: Briefing on Use of Force

Moved by: Vice Chair Salim Fakirani

WHEREAS previous members of the Ottawa Police Services Board had intended to conduct a review of Board policies applicable to de-escalation, use of force and non-force options, and/or other tactical deployment strategies, including but not limited to dynamic entries by way of a motion (M-20-04);

AND WHEAREAS this review did not take place;

AND WHEREAS the topic of use of force by police continues to be a relevant and contentious issue facing police services, particularly as it relates to the disproportionate use of force on racialized individuals, as well as individuals with real or perceived mental health disabilities;

AND WHEREAS there have been some developments since the original motion in 2020 tabled by the previous Board, including but not limited to, a completed review of dynamic entries by the Service; the development of a draft Race Data Strategy and action plan; and amendments to the Use of Force reporting requirements in the Equipment and Use of Force Regulation (O. Reg 532/22) under the Police Services Act;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief of Police be directed to arrange a briefing to the Board’s Policy and Governance Committee one use of force, including information on member training, de-escalation, use of force and non-force options, and/or other tactical deployment strategies (such as dynamic entries) and any developments occurring at the provincial and/or federal level to modernize use of force applications by police services.

Carried

That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the 2023 Board Work Plan, as endorsed by the Policy and Governance Committee.

8.5
Canadian Association of Police Governance: Conference Attendance and Sponsorship

1.5 - CAPG 2022 Annual Conference Attendance and Sponsorship.pdf

2.5a - CAPG 2023 Conference Program.pdf

3.5b1 - CAPG Request for Support 2023 Ottawa PSB.pdf

4.5b2 - 2023 CAPG Sponsorship Prospectus COMPRESSED.pdf

Executive Director's report

That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve:
1. The attendance of G. Beck, S. Fakirani, and K. Ferraro at the 2023 Canadian Association of Police Governance Conference being held in St. John’s, Newfoundland, from August 16-18, 2023.
2. A $1,000 Friend sponsorship for the Canadian Association of Police Governance’s 2023 Annual Conference.

8.6
Request to Host OAPSB Zone 2 Meeting – November 2024

1.6 - Request to host OAPSB Zone 2 November 2024.pdf

Executive Director's report

That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve hosting the OAPSB Zone 2 meeting in November 2024.

8.7
Strategic Plan Development: Consultation Strategy and Planning Process

1.7 - Strategic Priorities and Consultation_updated 19May23.pdf

Executive Director's report

That the Ottawa Police Services Board:
1. Approve the consultation strategy and planning process outlined in this report to support the development of the Board’s new strategic plan for the Ottawa Police Service.
2. Direct that the consultation strategy for the strategic plan also be used to inform the development of the 2024 draft budget.

8.8
Ceramic Armoured Plate – Lifecycle Replacement

1.8 - Ceramic Armour Plate - Lifecycle replacement.pdf

Chief's report

That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the procurement of 784 Ceramic Armoured Plates from Pacific Safety Products Inc. in the amount of $327,947.20 (exclusive of HST), to support the replacement and life cycling of existing plates set to expire in the fall and into Q1 2024.

8.9
Appointment of Special Constable: Carleton University

1.9 - Special Constables report Carleton.pdf

2.9a - Carleton U Appointment Form.pdf

Chief's report

That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the appointment of Carleton University employee listed in Document 1 as Special Constable 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.

8.10
Appointment and Re-appointment of Special Constables: Ottawa Police Service

1.10 - Special Constables report - OPS.pdf

2.10a - OPS New Appointment Form.pdf

Chief's report

That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the appointment of Ottawa Police Service employee listed in Document 1 and the re-appointment of Ottawa Police Service employees in Document 2, 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.

8.11
Re- appointment of Special Constable: Ottawa Police Service - Supervisor Criminal Intelligence

1.11 - Special Constables Report OPS - Supervisor Criminal Intelligence.pdf

Chief's report

That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the re-appointment of Ottawa Police Service employee listed in Document 1 as a Special Constable 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.