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Ottawa Police Services Board

 

Minutes 6

 

Monday, 27 April 2015, 5:00 p.m.

 

Champlain Room, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa

 

 

Present:        Councillor E. El-Chantiry (Chair), J. Durrell (Vice Chair), Councillor J. Harder, C. Nicholson, L.A. Smallwood, Councillor T. Tierney, S. Valiquet

 

 

CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES / ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

a)    Ontario Employer Designation – Presentation to Chief Bordeleau by Mr. Steve Georgopoulos, Member, Provincial Partnership Council Advisory Board

 

 

On behalf of the Provincial Partnership Council, Mr. Georgopoulos presented the Ontario Employer Designation to the Ottawa Police Service for the fourth year in a row.  The Council is a volunteer advisory committee comprised of leaders from the private, public and voluntary sectors.  He was honoured to present the designation to the OPS for the work it does in providing local high school students with a variety of experiential learning programs, including the Youth In Policing Initiative (YIPI), classroom presentations, co-operative education and volunteer placements.  On behalf of the Council he thanked the OPS for its dedication to offering experiential learning.  Chief Bordeleau thanked the Council for the recognition and accepted the award on behalf of the men and women of the Ottawa Police Service. 

 

Chief Bordeleau noted that in 2014 the OPS put 142 high school students through the YIPI, Student Co-op and Venturers programs.  It not only gives students the opportunity to work and learn it also gives the police an opportunity to build relationships with youth, which is so beneficial to building trust at an early age.  He thanked staff for all the work that they do running these programs.

 

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

That the Ottawa Police Services Board confirm the Minutes of the 23 March 2015 meeting.

 

                                                                                                             CONFIRMED

 

 

ITEMS OF BUSINESS

 

1.         CHIEF’S VERBAL REPORT

 

 

Chief Bordeleau reported on the following items (a copy of the Chief’s verbal report will be kept on file with the Board’s Executive Director and is available online at ottawapoliceboard.ca):

·         Constable Lisa Welsh

·         Constable Ahmad Hafizi

·         Water Rescue

·         Vital Signs Absent - Male

·         Major Accident on Highway 401

·         Arrest in Homicide of Connor Stevenson

·         Barrette Street Home Invasion

·         Update on Gangs

·         Renewal of Federal Funding

·         Police Week.

 

Renewal of Federal Funding

Chair El-Chantiry referenced the recent renewal by the Federal Government of funding in the amount of $2 million per year over five years.  He thanked staff for their efforts in compiling the necessary information to make the request, and also thanked Mayor Watson for his support with the application.

 

Arrest in Homicide of Connor Stevenson

Member Tierney wanted to thank Constable H. Cooper and Staff Sergeant B. Hampson for their great work after the tragic death of Connor Stevenson.  Following the incident, a meeting was held for residents of the buildings and the two officers did a great job handling the emotions and concerns of those in attendance and gave their commitment to return at a future date.

 

Chief Bordeleau explained it is protocol for officers to visit the community after such tragic incidents in order to recognize the emotional impact it has on residents, to help people and answer any questions they may have.

 

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

 

                                                                                                RECEIVED

 

 

2.         NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA CRIME STOPPERS : SEMI-ANNUAL UPDATE

Presentation from R. McMullen, President, National Capital Area Crime Stoppers

 

 

Mr. McMullen acknowledged the good work that Crime Stoppers has accomplished and noted how fortunate they are to have such hard working staff and volunteers.  He introduced those that were in attendance:  OPS secondment Sgt. S. Wong, Ms. J. Danschinko, Acting Assistant Coordinator, Mr. W. Bissett, Past Chair, Lee Underwood, as well as numerous volunteers.  He recognized Mr. J. Wiles, Assistant Coordinator, who is retiring, for his long tenure and commitment to Crime Stoppers. 

 

In his presentation (a copy of the presentation is on file with the Board’s Executive Director), Mr. McMullen covered the following topics:

·             Board Governance

·              Community Outreach

·              Partner and Media Updates

·              Financial Health of the Organization

·              Growing and Looking Forward.

 

On behalf of the Board, Chair El-Chantiry thanked Mr. McMullen, his Board members and volunteers for all they do on behalf of our City.

 

Vice Chair Durrell thanked Mr. McMullen for his passion and belief in Crime Stoppers and noted how it transmits to the volunteers and the community at large, and speaks to their many successes. 

 

On behalf of the police service, Chief Bordeleau added that Crime Stoppers is making a difference in the community and helping to make residents feel safer.

 

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

 

                                                                                                RECEIVED

 

 

3.         APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL CONSTABLES: CARLETON UNIVERSITY

Chief’s report

 

 

That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the appointments of Kyle Gallinger, Alicia Poole and Richard Sabourin 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 form.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 

4.         CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF POLICE GOVERNANCE: NOMINATION TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Director’s report

 

 

That the Ottawa Police Services Board support the nomination of Board Member L.A. Smallwood to serve on the board of directors of the Canadian Association of Police Governance for the 2015 - 2017 term.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 

5.         ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF POLICE SERVICES BOARDS’ ANNUAL CONFERENCE: FUNDING REQUEST

Executive Director’s report

 

 

That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve a $1,000 sponsorship contribution to the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards’ 2015 Annual Conference being held in Toronto, Ontario on May 27 - 30, 2015.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 

6.         2015 AUDIT PLAN

Chief’s report

 

 

That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the 2015 Audit Plan.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 

7.         PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS SECTION : 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

Chief’s report

 

 

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

 

                                                                                                RECEIVED

 

 

8.         ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT: 2014

Chief’s report

 

 

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

 

                                                                                                RECEIVED

 

 

9.         COMPLIANCE WITH MINISTRY STANDARDS: 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

Chief’s report

 

 

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

 

                                                                                                RECEIVED

 

 

10.      APPOINTMENTS MADE UNDER THE INTERPROVINCIAL POLICING ACT: 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

Chief’s report

 

 

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

 

                                                                                                RECEIVED

 

 

11.      COMPLAINTS REPORT - PART V, POLICE SERVICES ACT: FIRST QUARTER 2015

Chief’s report

 

 

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

 

                                                                                                RECEIVED

 

 

12.      PERFORMANCE REPORT: FIRST QUARTER 2015

Chief’s report

 

 

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

 

                                                                                                RECEIVED

 

 

13.      WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT REPORT: FIRST QUARTER 2015

Chief’s report

 

 

That the Ottawa Police Services Board:

 

1)      Receive this report for information; and

 

                                                                                          RECEIVED

 

2)      Approve the appointment of the 12 new recruit sworn officers listed in Annex B who successfully completed the required Ontario Police College training in Q1, in accordance with Section 31(1)(a) of the Police Services Act.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 

14.      LEGAL SERVICES STATUS REPORT : FIRST QUARTER 2015

Board Solicitor’s report

 

 

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

 

                                                                                                RECEIVED

 

 

15.      REPORT ON SIU INVESTIGATIONS

Chief’s report

 

 

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

 

                                                                                                RECEIVED

 

 

16.      BOARD MONITORING REQUIREMENTS STATUS REPORT: FIRST QUARTER 2015

Chief’s report

 

 

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

 

                                                                                                RECEIVED

 

 

17.      OUTSTANDING BOARD INQUIRIES & MOTIONS: APRIL 2015

Executive Director’s report

 

 

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

 

                                                                                                RECEIVED

 

 

18.      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 S. Valiquet

 

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 5:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

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W. Fedec                                                         E. El-Chantiry

Executive Director                                         Chair

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