SECTION 1 1. CALL TO ORDER

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1 MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF THE WINDSOR POLICE SERVICES BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2012, 2:00 PM WINDSOR POLICE HEADQUARTERS, BOARDROOM, FOURTH FLOOR PRESENT: Mayor Eddie Francis, Chair Chief Albert Frederick Ms. Toni Scislowski, Vice Chair Deputy Chief Jerome Brannagan Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, Member Deputy Chief Vince Power Mr. Michael Ray, Member Deputy Chief Rick Derus Mr. Ronald Doherty, Member Inspector Rick Facciolo Superintendent Mike Langlois Ms. Susan Hirota, Legal Counsel, City of Windsor RECORDER: Donna Heimann, Administrative Assistant SECTION 1 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF None. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to approve the agenda as 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to approve the Minutes of the Regular Public meeting held September 10, BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. DELEGATIONS SECTION 2 1. NEW BUSINESS A. Statement of Defence WPSB ats Fecteau, Court File No. CV Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Mr. Doherty and carried to note and file the above document.

2 B. Statement of Defence and Crossclaim WPSB et al ats Hart, Court File No. CV Moved by Mr. Ray, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note and file the above document. C. Statement of Defence Pocock, Penner & Grubisich ats Fuchs, Court File No. CV Moved by Mr. Doherty, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note and file the above document. D. Statement of Claim WPSB ats Bastien and Cence, Court File No. CV Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note and file the above document. E. Court File No. CV WPSB et al ats Kolosov et al Statement of Defence of the Defendants Statement of Defence & Crossclaim Moved by Mr. Ray, seconded by Mr. Doherty and carried to note and file the above documents. F. Notice of Requirement to Mediate WPSB et al ats Nassr, Court File No. CV Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note and file the above document. G. Confirmation of Poll: Human Rights Complaints Nassr v. WPSB Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to endorse the following resolution previously approved by poll. in the matter of the Human Rights complaints of Mr. Jason Nassr, the Windsor Police Services Board directs Mr. George Wilkki, Board Legal Counsel, to respond to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and to participate in the half-day summary hearing teleconference. H. Windsor Essex County District School Board Proposals to Offer Surplus Property for Sale/Lease Correspondence of September 7, 2012 re: Tuscarora Correspondence of September 20, 2012 re: 5305 Adstoll As the Board has no requirements for this property it was moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note and file the above correspondence. The Board directed that the appropriate correspondence be forwarded to the school board. I. Business Plan Chief Frederick noted that the Board has mandated a 45-day plan to transform the WPS. He reported that 15 hours of meetings have taken place with the Senior Leadership Team and they have identified 32 recommendations for project status along with a number of capital 2

3 requirements that are project worthy. The Chief requested permission to embark on a Strategic Business Plan as the current Plan is an obsolete document that does not reflect the new leadership or the new direction/transformation that is underway. Chief Frederick believes everything the Board is asking for will be encompassed in the Strategic Business Plan. There was discussion regarding whether the Transformational Plan and the Business Plan would be considered as separate plans or as one. The Mayor suggested the Board may wish to consider holding a special session in which Senior Command could present the Transformational Plan first and, following that, discuss the next steps. He noted the Board s desire to participate in this process. Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded Ms. Scislowski and carried as follows. the Windsor Police Services Board will hold a special meeting within the next two weeks to allow Chief Frederick to present the draft plan. SECTION 3 1. REPORTS A. Crime Statistics - September 2012 & October 2012 Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried to note and file the reports as B. Crime Stoppers September 2012 & October 2012 Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note and file the reports as C. Professional Standards Branch Reports - August 2012, September & October 2012 Monthly/Year-to-Date Internal/External Recognition Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Mr. Doherty and carried to note and file the reports as D. Freedom of Information 3 rd Quarter Report Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Mr. Rayand carried to note and file the report as E. S.I.U. Statistics Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note and file the report as 3

4 F. Fight Calls in Downtown Core Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note and file the report as G Year to Date Statistics In response to Councillor Gignac s question Deputy Chief Power noted that the number of MHA apprehensions is high and he will be preparing a year-end report with comparisons. Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note and file the report as H. 920 Ouellette Councillor Gignac expressed concerns regarding the issues at 920 Ouellette and asked whether the Board could assist in any way. Superintendent Langlois updated the Board and noted that at a meeting held on November 6 th the majority of tenant concerns were not with police response but with CHC. Following discussion it was moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note & file the report as I. WPS Section 11 Reviews Mr. Ray pointed out that the custody injury incident occurred six years ago and that new procedures are now in place. Regarding the sudden death, Councillor Gignac commented that there are not many who would give CPR to a stranger, as WPS officers did in this case. Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note and file the reports as J. Project Accountability The Board noted that these items would be part of the agenda package for the special meeting as noted in the S2/1I resolution regarding the Business Plan. K. Human Rights Project Charter Inspector Facciolo reported that a census of WPS has been done with a 96% return rate. Results will be made available to WPS Members and the WPS Board in mid-december. Results will also be released publicly. 4

5 Ms. Scislowski reported that the WPS Training Facility was a good venue for the last swearing-in as it was attended by community partners as well as persons who attend the Human Rights Outreach meetings. Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to receive the update for information. SECTION 4 1. POLICY SECTION 5 1. SERVICE BUDGET/FINANCIAL MATTERS/BOARD ACCOUNTS A. Accounts Payable (under $1,000) Tim Hortons (September mtg) $ Koolini s (September mtg) Wheeler s Printing (retirement certificates) Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried to approve the accounts as Accounts Payable (under $1,000) Roseland Golf & Curling Club (interview rooms & lunch) Roseland Golf & Curling Club (WPS Command dinner mtg) Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried as follows. the October 19, 2012 account of Roseland Golf & Curling Club, in the amount of $ for services rendered on September 6, 2012 regarding Chief of Police interviews be approved for payment. the October 19, 2012 account of Roseland Golf & Curling Club, in the amount of $ for services rendered on October 10, 2012 regarding the Windsor Police Service Command Dinner be approved for payment. B. Accounts Payable (over $1,000) Waffles Laminating (19 retirement plaques) $ 1, Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried to approve the above account as 5

6 Odgers Berndtson (invoice #51805) 3, Odgers Berndtson (invoice #197663) 19, Odgers Berndtson (invoice #51854) 3, Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried as follows. the September 17, 2012 account, invoice #51805, of Odgers Berndtson, in the amount of $3, for services rendered regarding assignment #7101, the matter of the recruitment of the Chief of Police be approved for payment. the September 28, 2012 account, invoice #197663, of Odgers Berndtson, in the amount of $19, for services rendered regarding assignment #7101, the matter of the recruitment of the Chief of Police be approved for payment. the September 28, 2012 account, invoice #51854, of Odgers Berndtson, in the amount of $3, for services rendered regarding assignment #7101, the matter of the recruitment of the Chief of Police be approved for payment. C. Accounts Receivable Funds from terminated cases $ 2, Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried to receive as D. Request for Financial Support Windsor Police Auxiliary Banquet Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Mr. Doherty and carried as follows. the Windsor Police Services Board approves financial support of the Windsor Police Auxiliary Patrol Unit Banquet 2012 in the amount of $4, E. WPS Board Rewards Budget Recommendation The Board was in receipt of a recommendation from Budget and Finance Manager Rita Pennesi to move the $41, allocated for rewards to a separate Board bank account to be replenished only when depleted. In response to Councillor Gignac s question the Chief explained that the WPS operating budget would then be reduced by $41, Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried as follows. the Windsor Police Services Board approves the transfer of $41, from the Operating budget to a separate WPS Board bank account for the purpose of funding potential reward payouts; AND FURTHER newly issued rewards will be budgeted for in the following year as required. 6

7 SECTION 6 1. PERSONNEL MATTERS/MULTICULTURAL RECRUITMENT/LABOUR RELATIONS A. Special Constable Appointment Windsor Police Service Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried as follows. the Windsor Police Services Board approves the appointment of the following named Special Constable: Jennifer SOBIERAJ B. Special Constable Re-appointments Windsor Police Service Moved by Mr. Ray, seconded by Mr. Doherty and carried as follows. the Windsor Police Services Board approves the re-appointments of the following named Special Constables: Paul ARMALY David BUTLER Jack GREENWAY Tracey MCCALL Robert MOORE Sherrill BENNETT Jeffrey COCCIMIGLIO James LAMOURE Keith MITCHELL Brian TIMM C. Confirmation of Poll WPS Human Resources Position Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried as follows. the position of Human Resources Manager be posted immediately at Grade 16, proceeding with an internal competition with the assistance of the City of Windsor Human Resources leadership. D. Strength Replenishment Civilian Personnel Moved by Mr. Ray, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried to receive and file as E. Windsor Police Service Retirements Chief Gary Smith, 38 years, 4 months service Supervisor Gerry Stewart, 23 years, 5 months service Detective William Stibbard, 32 years, 6 months service Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note & file as 7

8 SECTION 7 1. PLANT/EQUIPMENT/PHYSICAL RESOURCES A. Confirmation of Poll: Bell Mobility Service Contract Moved by Mr. Ray, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to endorse the following resolution previously approved by poll. the Windsor Police Services Board directs the Windsor Police Service to renew the current mobility phone contract with Bell Mobility for another three-year term. SECTION 8 1. READING/INFORMATION & GOVERNMENT MATTERS A. Correspondence from Ontario Civilian Police Commission and WPS Response B. Correspondence from Ontario Civilian Police Commission and WPS Board Response C. Thank-you from Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board D. Correspondence from University of Windsor announcing Paige Parent, Recipient of the John Hughes Memorial Scholarship E. Ontario Civilian Police Commission 2011 Annual Report (available at F. All Chiefs Memos: Canadian Police Information Centre Advisory #5 Police First Responders and Health Risks when Responding to Incidents involving Hazardous Materials Amendments to the Domestic Violence Communications dispatch Checklist and Companion Guide Crime Prevention Week, November 4 10, 2012 Leadership Speaker Series Review of Constable Selection System Police Constable Task List Chief Instructor Positions OPC New Certificates of Disqualification New Regulation Environmental Protection Act Collection of Pharmaceuticals & Sharps Amendments to HTA O. Reg 366/09 Saskatchewan Eliminating Valtags Electronic ViCLAS Submission, Province-Wide Rollout Implementation of New Program Victim Assistance Ontario New Blended Front Line Supervisor Course G. from Kaye Research and Writing Inc. re: Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried to note and file the correspondence as 8

9 SECTION 9 1. O.A.P.S.B. COMMUNICATIONS/BOARD MATTERS A. OAPSB Bulletins September 13, 2012, re: Provincial Training Grant September 18, 2012, re: Morden Report B. Niagara Regional Police Services Board Board Report Newsletter, August 2012; September 2012; & October 2012 C. York Regional Police Services Board Quarterly Newsletter, September 2012 D. Windsor Police Services Board 2013 Meeting Dates Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried to receive as 2. UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS Windsor Police Association Banquet, Saturday, November 24, 2012, Caboto Club Windsor Police Auxiliary Banquet, Saturday December 8, 2012, 6 p.m., Caboto Club Next Regular Public meeting: DECEMBER MEETING TO BE DETERMINED ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m. MRS. DONNA HEIMANN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT APPROVED THIS 24 th DAY OF JANUARY, MAYOR EDDIE FRANCIS, CHAIR WINDSOR POLICE SERVICES BOARD 9