Emergency Preparedness and protective services committee

Minutes

Meeting #:

10

Date:

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Time:

9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Location:

Champlain Room, 110 Laurier Avenue West, and by electronic participation

Present:

• Councillor Riley Brockington, 
• Councillor David Hill, 
• Councillor Jessica Bradley, 
• Councillor Steve Desroches, 
• Councillor Laura Dudas, 
• Councillor Sean Devine, 
• Councillor Allan Hubley, 
• Councillor Clarke Kelly, 
• and Councillor Stéphanie Plante 

Absent:

• Councillor Laine Johnson 
• and Councillor Matt Luloff 

Christopher Zwierzchowski, Committee Coordinator [phone], ext. 21359

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1.

Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public

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

Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

Except where otherwise indicated, reports requiring Council consideration will be presented to Council on April 3, 2024 in Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 10.

The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on March 20, 2024, and the deadline to register to speak by email is 8:30 am on March 21, 2024.

These “Summary Minutes” indicate 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 full Minutes, such as the record of written and oral submissions. Recorded votes and dissents contained in the Summary Minutes are draft until the full Minutes of the meeting are confirmed by the Committee. The draft of the full Minutes (for confirmation) will be published with the agenda for the next regular Committee meeting and, once confirmed, will replace this document.

2.

Declarations of Interest

No Declarations of Interest were filed.

3.

Confirmation of Minutes

3.1

EPPSC Minutes 9 – Thursday 15 February 2024

• Carried

4.

Presentations

4.1

Emergency Management Program Update

• Moved by S. Devine

  That, pursuant to Subsection 89(3) of the Procedure By-law (being By-law 2022-410), the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee (EPPSC) waive the Rules of Procedure to receive a presentation from the Director, Public Safety Service, Emergency and Protective Services regarding the Emergency Management Program Update on today’s EPPSC agenda; and

  That, pursuant to Subsection 83(4)(a) of the Procedure By-law, the Committee dispense with the requirement for staff to provide a separate written report on this presentation.

  Mr. Kim Ayotte, General Manager, Emergency and Protective Services Department (EPSD) introduced Ms Beth Gooding, Director, Public Safety Service, EPSD, who spoke to a brief slide presentation which served as an overview of and an update on the City’s Emergency Management Program.  A copy of this presentation is held on file with the Office of the City Clerk. 

  At the conclusion of questions to staff and Committee discussions, Councillor Devine introduced the following Motion to ‘RECEIVE’ the presentation from the Director, Public Safety Service, EPSD.

  Received
• Motion No. CPSC 2023-10-02
  Moved by S. Devine

  That the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee “RECEIVE” the presentation from the Director, Public Safety Service, Emergency and Protective Services, for information.

  Received

5.

Emergency and Protective Services Department

5.1

Ottawa Paramedic Service Implementation of the Medical Priority Dispatch System

File No. ACS2024-EPS-OPS-0001 - Citywide

Mr. Kim Ayotte, General Manager, Emergency and Protective Services (EPS) Department, spoke to provide background and context for this item, and he introduced Mr. Pierre Poirier, Chief, Ottawa Paramedic Service, EPS, who spoke to a detailed slide presentation overview of the report. 
A copy of this presentation is held on file with the Office of the City Clerk. 

Following questions to staff, and at the conclusion of Committee discussions,
the report recommendation was put before Committee and was ‘CARRIED’ (‘RECEIVED’), as presented.

• Report Recommendation:

  That the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee recommend Council receive this report for information.

  Received

6.

In Camera Items

There were no in camera items.

7.

Information Previously Distributed

7.1

Use of Delegated Authority in 2023 by Emergency and Protective Services

File No. ACS2024-EPS-GEN-0001- Citywide

8.

Motions of Which Notice has been Previously Given

8.1

Motion – Councillor S. Plante - Problematic Properties Webpage

File no: ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0024 - Citywide

At the outset, Councillor Stephanie Plante spoke to provide context for the Motion she had introduced as a Notice of Motion at the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee meeting of Tuesday, 15 February 2024:

• WHEREAS there has been an increase in the number of problematic occupied and unoccupied properties in Ottawa; and
  WHEREAS these properties generate frequent complaints and safety concerns which negatively impact the surrounding communities such as vacant properties, property standards and property maintenance violations, waste and debris, pests, and other nuisances; and
  WHEREAS the City of Edmonton developed a Problematic Properties webpage to help residents navigate these types of complaints or concerns and Ottawa residents could also benefit from access to similar information;
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff explore the feasibility of creating a Problematic Property page on the City of Ottawa website which includes the
  definition of what is and what isn’t a problematic property, a link to 311 and other resources, a flowchart to assist communities, and a list of departments involved in a problematic property.

  Carried

9.

Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

There were no Notices of Motion.

10.

Inquiries

There were no Inquiries.

11.

Other Business

There was no other business.

12.

Adjournment

Next Meeting

Thursday April 18 2024.

The meeting adjourned at 12:05 pm.