Ottawa Police Services Board
Agenda

Meeting #:

94

Date:

Monday, November 27, 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

[phone]

[e-mail]

 

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1.

Notices and meeting information for participants and members of the public

2.

Confirmation of Agenda

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board confirm the agenda of the 27 November 2023 meeting.

3.

Confirmation of Minutes

3.1

Minutes #90 of 23 October 2023

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board confirm Minutes #90 of the 23 October 2023 meeting.

3.2

Minutes #92 of 08 November 2023

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board confirm Minutes #92 of the 08 November 2023 special meeting.

4.

Committee Meetings: Reports from Committee Chairs & Minutes

4.1

Finance and Audit Committee - Draft Minutes #23 of 17 November, 2023

• 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 November 27, 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.

8.2

Chief’s verbal report

Chief's report

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

8.3

Update on Board Strategic Plan: Final Draft for Approval

Presentation

Final Draft Strategic Plan

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the final draft of the strategic plan.

8.4

Budget Consultation Summary

Chief's report

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

8.5

2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board:

  1. Approve the Ottawa Police Service 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget.
  2. Delegate authority to the Chief of Police to execute and administer the 2024 Fleet Replacement Program, up to a maximum of $4.8 million.
  3. Delegate authority to the Chief of Police to execute and administer the 2024 Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) Program, up to a maximum of $1.33M.

8.6

Delegation of Special Constable Status Approval

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board:

  1. Delegate authority to the Chair and Vice-Chair to approve Special Constable Appointments and Re-Appointments, pursuant to Section 53 of the Police Services Act, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Approval of Appointment Forms obtained from the Ministry of the Solicitor General; and
  2. Approve semi-annual reporting to the Board for exercise of this delegated authority.

8.7

Telephone Maintenance Services for the Ottawa Police Service

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Services Board delegate authority to the Chief of Police for the purchase of wireline telephone support and maintenance services, including equipment and professional services to support 9-1-1 phone lines and administrative phone lines at the Ottawa Police Service as part of the transition to NG9-1-1.  The associated competitive tender 30923-83988-T01 is a five (5) year contract for the upward amount of $2,472,775 before applicable taxes.

8.8

Workforce Management Report – Third Quarter 2023

Chief's report

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

8.9

Financial Status Report – Third Quarter 2023

Chief's report

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

8.10

Report on SIU Investigation 23-OFI-071

Chief's report

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

8.11

Report on SIU Investigation 23-OVI-211

Chief's report

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

8.12

Outstanding Board Inquiries & Motions: November 2023

Executive Director's report

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

8.13

Letters of Commendation

Chief’s report

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

9.

Other Business

10.

In Camera Items

Please note that the in-camera meeting was held prior to the public meeting and the following items were discussed: 

1. Briefing on Major Events and Demonstrations
2. Labour Relations Matter
3. Legal Matter
4. Labour Relations Matter
5. Labour Relations Matter

11.

Adjournment

12.

Next Meeting

Regular Meeting – Monday, December 18, 2023 - 4:00 PM