Ottawa City Council

Agenda

Meeting #:

23

Date:

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Time:

10:00 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Location:

Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, and by electronic participation

Melinda Aston, Council Coordinator,

613-580-2424 ext. 21838, [e-mail]

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1.

Call to order and moment of reflection

2.

National Anthem

Councillor C. Curry

3.

Public notices and meeting information

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; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

4.

Announcements / Ceremonial Activities

5.

Roll Call

6.

Confirmation of Minutes

6.1

Minutes of the Council meeting of October 11, 2023

7.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

8.

Communications

8.1

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications

8.2

Responses to Inquiries

8.2.1

OCC 21-14 - Panda Games

9.

Regrets

No regrets were filed. 

10.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Moved by C. Kelly
  Seconded by T. Kavanagh

11.

Postponements and Deferrals

11.1

Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc.

Deferred from the City Council meeting of 13 September, 2023, report revised.

11.1.1

Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. - 2022 Annual Report

ACS2023-OCC-HOH-0001A - Citywide

• Report recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Receive the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2022 as set out in the Annual Report at Document 1 (issued separately and on file with the City Clerk);
  2. Appoint KPMG LLP as the auditor for Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2023;
  3. Approve the recommendation of the Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc., specifically, that Council
     1. appoint the persons identified at Document 2 (immediately follows the report) to serve as members of the Board of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. and Hydro Ottawa Limited for the corresponding terms as specified;
     2. request that the Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. Board of Directors elect Bernie Ashe as Chair of the Boards of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. and Hydro Ottawa Limited; and
  4. Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa as shareholder of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. setting out the resolutions approved by City Council.

12.

Integrity Commissioner

12.1

Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Members of the Manotick BIA Board of Management

ACS2023-OCC-GEN-0013 - Citywide 

• Report recommendations

  The Integrity Commissioner recommends that City Council:

  1. Receive this report, including the finding that:
     1. Respondent 2 contravened Section 7; and
     2. Respondent 3 contravened Sections 4 and 7 of the Code of Conduct for Members of Local Boards; 
  2. Direct the City’s Economic Development Office to work with OCOBIA to develop additional training materials for BIA Board members on matters including Procedure By-law, open and closed meeting procedures, and human resource management including procedure for the hiring of BIA staff.

13.

City Clerk

13.1

Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending October 20, 2023

ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0145 - Citywide

• Report recommendation 

  That Council receive this report for information.

   

14.

Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 7

14.1

Motion - Service Line Warranties of Canada - Next Steps

File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0143 - Citywide

• Committee Recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Direct staff to engage with SLWC before Q2 2024 to negotiate an amendment to the agreement to prohibit any further direct mail to residents during the term of the agreement, and if the negotiation is not successful, to terminate the agreement for convenience pursuant to the terms of the agreement; and
  2. Approve that the agreement not be further renewed past the expiry in 2027 should the agreement be successfully amended as directed herein; and
  3. Approve that the City undertake a public information campaign to educate residents about the options available to protect the private portion of water and sewer services, which are the residents’ sole responsibility; and
  4. Approve that these communications differentiate between options that may address damage to property from sewer backups related to new significant rain events which are not covered by SLWC, and failure of private service lines as a result of wear and tear.

14.2

Residents’ Petition for the Installation of Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure as a Local Improvement in Taunton Place

File No. ACS2023-IWS-AM-0003 – Beacon Hill-Cyrville (Ward 11)

• Committee Recommendation

  That Council approve the draft by-law in the general form as attached (Document 3) to undertake construction of the sanitary sewer system extension within Taunton Place as petitioned Local Improvement works, in accordance with the cost apportionment outlined in this report.

15.

Bulk Consent Agenda

15.1

Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report No. 7

15.1.1

Minor Amendments of Various By-laws

ACS2023-EPS-PPD-0003 - Citywide

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve the minor amendments to various by-laws described in this report and set out in Document 1.

15.2

Environment and Climate Change Committee Report No. 7

15.2.1

Commemorative Tree in Capital Park

File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0124 – Capital (17) 

• Committee Recommendations

  That Council approve:

  1. The installation of a commemorative tree and plaque in Capital Park to honour the birth of Ms. Martha Bowers’ grandchild; and
  2. That all costs related to the tree and plaque be funded by the requester; and
  3. That Public Works, Parks Maintenance and Forestry Services, install the city standard flat black polished granite marker flush to the ground; and
  4. That the plaque read “This tree was planted in honour of Myla Kamala Hooper Krishnan” in English, and French.

15.3

City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions

15.3.1

Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of October 11, 2023

• Recommandation du rapport

  That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Documents 1-6.

16.

In Camera Items

17.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• Moved by C. Kelly
  Seconded by T. Kavanagh

18.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

18.1

Councillor Carr – City response to Flooding Events

• Moved by M. Carr
  Seconded by R. Brockington

  WHEREAS August 10, 2023 saw significant flooding throughout the city; and

  WHEREAS the City has an Emergency Management Plan designed to provide an enhanced and co-ordinated level of planning and readiness to better respond to the needs of the community during a major emergency; and

  WHEREAS the City is experiencing an increasing number of extreme weather events, and with the ongoing climate change emergency the frequency is expected to continue to increase; and

  WHEREAS in Canada, flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster, causing approximately $1.5 billion in damage to households, property, and infrastructure annually, with residential property owners bearing approximately 75% of uninsured losses each year; and

  WHEREAS under Canada's Emergency Management Framework, municipalities have a role in leading local response and recovery; and

  WHEREAS the provincial Auditor General’s November 2022 report found that municipal assessment and reporting on stormwater infrastructure and flood resilience is not standardized, with potential impacts on long-term planning and funding decisions; and

  WHEREAS the Province and the City have already taken steps to improve our understanding of the impacts of climate change and to help municipalities prepare and protect communities, including public infrastructure; and

  WHEREAS the Province, through Ontario’s Flooding strategy, states that local governments hold the primary responsibility for identifying and managing flood risks; and 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff ensure that ottawa.ca provides clear information on, and the appropriate way to report, different types of flooding events; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City’s website have a centralized location for flood resources including flooding preparedness and mitigation methods, updates on ongoing studies, and updates to infrastructure. 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff review and report back to council with findings on improvements that can be made to preventative flood and water management programs including the compassionate grant program and the residential protective plumbing program; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff explore a system for better data sharing, communication, timely response, and coordination in relation to major weather events, their impacts on infrastructure, and communicating with affected residents.

18.2

Councillor Brockington – Budget Identification - Non Mandated Items

• Moved by R. Brockington
  Seconded by D. Brown

  WHEREAS, the 2024 Budget will bring a set of challenges and under-resourced budget lines; and

  WHEREAS, City Council is expected to fund core priorities that residents rely on; and

  WHEREAS, City Council has declared two emergencies related to Housing and Homelessness and Climate Change; and

  WHEREAS, to better inform Council’s decision making and to be transparent with the public, it is beneficial to understand what budget pressures are core mandated items for the City and which are not;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that as part of the draft 2024 Budget release, the Acting City Treasurer provide a memo identifying what portions of the Budget are resourcing non-mandated items.

19.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

20.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

21.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

21.1

Three Readings

• That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed.

   

  a.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 50 Fieldcrest Ave (the "benefitting property")

  b.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 805 Kingsmere Ave (the "benefitting property")

  c.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1171 Plante Dr (the "benefitting property")

  d.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 21 Wendover Ave (the "benefitting property")

  e.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2331 River Rd (the "benefitting property")

  f.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 14 Kadeer Way (the "benefitting property")

  g.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1308 Notting Hill Ave (the "benefitting property")

  h.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1163 Shillington Ave (the "benefitting property")

  i.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 5 Chesley St (the "benefitting property")

  j.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 192 Marier Ave (the "benefitting property")

  k.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 180 Primrose Ave (the "benefitting property")

  l.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 325 St. Andrew St. (the "benefitting property")

  m.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 4415 Rainforest Dr (the "benefitting property")

  n.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 25 River Bend Dr (the "benefitting property")

  o.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 105 Lanigan Crescent (the "benefitting property")

  p.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 758 Sherbourne Rd (the "benefitting property")

  q.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 18 Rockwood St (the "benefitting property")

  r.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2754 Rowatt St (the "benefitting property")

  s.    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 16 Winslow Ct (the "benefitting property")

  t.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at cour Succession Court, Plan 4M-1696 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

  u.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.

  v.    A bylaw of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.

  w.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at privé Montauk Private as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

  x.     A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the installation of public sanitary sewer infrastructure within Taunton Place as a Local Improvement. 

22.

Confirmation By-law

• Moved by C. Kelly
  Seconded by T. Kavanagh

  That the following by-law be read and passed:

  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of October 25, 2023.

23.

Inquiries

24.

Adjournment

• Moved by C. Kelly
  Seconded by T. Kavanagh

  That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of October 25, 2023 be adjourned.