CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES / ANNOUNCEMENTS

a)            EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S LAST MEETING

On behalf of the Board, Chair El-Chantiry thanked Ms. Fedec for the hard work and unwavering support she has given this Board over the past 22 years as Executive Director; her knowledge and influence will carry on.  The Chair then presented a plaque to Ms. Fedec with thanks for her dedicated years of service and wished her all the best in retirement.  Ms. Fedec expressed her gratitude for the many opportunities she has been presented and extended her thanks to past and present Board members.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

That the Ottawa Police Services Board confirm the Agenda of the 27 February 2017 meeting.

                                                                                                CARRIED                            

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the Ottawa Police Services Board confirm the Minutes of the 23 January 2017 meeting.

                                                                                    ‘                       CARRIED

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS: REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE CHAIRS & MINUTES

Policy and Governance Committee - Draft Minutes 13 February 2017

Finance and Audit Committee – Draft Minutes 13 February 2017

That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive these reports for information.

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

INQUIRIES

There were no inquiries.

ITEMS OF BUSINESS

1.

CHIEF’S VERBAL REPORT

Chief Bordeleau reported on the following items:  Robbery Unit, Guilty Murder Verdict, Internal Case Review, Front Line Deployment, Medical Call, and Opioids.  A copy of the Chief’s verbal report is available online.

Opioids

On behalf of the Board, Chair El-Chantiry congratulated the Drug Unit for the successful work done with the Ontario Provincial Police that resulted in the largest seizure of fentanyl in Ottawa’s history.  He stated that dialogue about the dangers of these counterfeit drugs needs to continue between parents, kids and professionals.  Chief Bordeleau reassured the Board that the OPS will be meeting with Public Health and other partners to ensure there is an appropriate response to help prevent future deaths.

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

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

2.

REVIEW OF BOARD POLICIES & RESPONSE TO OUTSTANDING MOTION M-16-01:  BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW

Policy and Governance Committee’s Report

That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve:

1.         The amendments to policies contained in this report.

2.         A staggered policy review schedule, as follows:

•     Chapter 1:  2020

•     Chapters 2 and 3:  2021

•     Chapter 4:  2022.

                                                                                                CARRIED

3.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IM/IT) ROADMAP AND IMPLEMENTATION: CONTRACT APPROVAL

The Chair introduced the following individuals in attendance from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC (PwC):  Mr. T. Emarra, Director, Public Sector, Mr. R. Sedra, Ms. L. Watson, and Mr. A. Key, Partners, Public Sector.

That the Ottawa Police Services Board:

1.         Approve the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) as the preferred Proponent for the RFP; and

2.         Approve the award of the Master Contract under the RFP to PwC.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

4.

CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF POLICE GOVERNANCE:     2017 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

Executive Director's report

That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve payment of $5,800 to the Canadian Association of Police Governance for its 2017 membership fee.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

5.

2016 – 2018 BUSINESS PLAN:  SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

Chief's report

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

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

6.

WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT REPORT: FOURTH QUARTER 2016

Chief's report

That the Ottawa Police Services Board:

1.            Approve the appointment of the sworn officers identified in Document 2; and

                                                                                                            CARRIED

2.         Receive this report for information.

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

7.

POSITIVE WORKPLACE: 2016 ANNUAL REPORT

Chief’s report

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

                                                                                                RECEIVED

8.

OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATUS REPORT

Chief’s report

Chair El-Chantiry congratulated staff on the work that has been done to move this initiative forward in a timely manner.

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

                                                                                                RECEIVED

9.

OUTSTANDING BOARD INQUIRIES & MOTIONS: FEBRUARY 2017

Executive Director’s report

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

                                                                                                RECEIVED

10.

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 L. A. Smallwood

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 4:25 p.m.

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Krista Ferraro                                                E. El-Chantiry

Executive Director                                       Chair