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OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA 50

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

10:00 am

By Electronic Participation

This Meeting will be held through electronic participation in accordance with Section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended by the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020

 

 

MOMENT OF REFLECTION

 

ROLL CALL

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

Confirmation of the Minutes of the Council meeting of 24 February 2021

 

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST INCLUDING THOSE ORIGINALLY ARISING FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

 


 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO):

 

 

·          

AMO Policy Update – Province Provides Additional Transit Funding, Municipal Modernization Funding, and 34 Public Health Unit Vaccination Plans Together

 

 

·          

AMO Policy Update – New 2021 COVID-19 Relief Funding

 

 

·          

AMO Policy Update – Phase II of Vaccinations Plan, Bill 257 – Supporting Broadband and Infrastructure Expansion Act, and Firefighter Training Modernization

 

 

·          

AMO Policy Update – Municipal Councillor Code of Conduct Consultations

 

 

REGRETS

 

No regrets filed to date.

 

 

MOTION TO INTRODUCE REPORTS

 

Councillors C. A. Meehan and R. King  

 

 


 

POSTPONEMENTS AND DEFERRALS

 

1.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 1705 CARLING AVENUE

Deferred from the meeting of February 24, 2021

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED

That Council approve:

1.         an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1705 Carling Avenue to permit a 22-storey residential high-rise building, as detailed in Document 2, as amended by the following:

a.         replace Document 1 of Report ACS2021-PIE-PS-0031 with a revised location and zoning map referencing the existing R1O zoning designation, listed as Appendix 1 in Planning Committee Motion No PLC 2021-37/4;

b.        add a new ‘Document 8 – Zoning Schedule’ to Report ACS2021-PIE-PS-0031, listed as Appendix 2 in Planning Committee Motion No PLC 2021-37/4;

c.         amend Document 2 to introduce a new the Zoning Schedule, and include wording: ‘Amend Part 17, by adding a new Schedule “YYY”, as shown in Document 8’;

d.        amend Document 2 to remove 2(c)(ii),(iii),and(iv), as these will instead be clearly referenced in Document 8;

e.         amend Document 2 to include the provision “Permitted projections listed in Section 64 and 65 are not subject to the height limits identified on SYYY” in Column V;

f.          amend Document 2 to replace any reference of “AM10[xxxx]-h” to “AM10[xxxx]SYYY-h”.

2.         that there be no further notice pursuant to subsection 34 (17) of the Planning Act.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 20

 




2.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PART OF 7070 MANSFIELD ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

1.         That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 7070 Mansfield Road for the purposes of rezoning a portion the lands from Agricultural Zone (AG) to Agricultural Zone, Subzone 6 (AG6), to prohibit residential uses on the retained farmland; and rezoning a portion of the lands from Agricultural Zone (AG) to Rural Countryside Zone, (RU), to ensure the zoning of the entire property is consistent with the Official Plan , as detailed in Document 2.

2.         That no further notice be provided pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.

 

 


 

3.

FLEWELLYN/GOULBOURN LOCAL PLANNING APPEAL TRIBUNAL SETTLEMENT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council direct staff to seek the following modifications from the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal with respect to the following:
1.         With respect to Official Plan Amendment 240, the redesignation of the lands as shown in Document 1 from Significant Wetland to General Rural Area and Rural Natural Features Area; and
2.         With respect to Zoning By-law Amendment 2020-53, the rezoning of the lands as shown in Document 2 from EP3 to RU.

 

FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE JOINT REPORT 1

 

4.

HOUSING SERVICES LONG RANGE FINANCIAL PLAN


COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION

Delegations: Four delegations for this item

Debate: The committee spent 3 hours and 50 minutes on this item.

Vote: The Report Recommendations as amended CARRIED (15 YEAS/4 NAYS). The Committee also voted on two Motions as follows: 1) Motion regarding Rent to Geared Income Program – CARRIED; 2) Motion regarding the creation of a funding strategy chart – LOST (5 YEAS/14 NAYS).

Position of Ward Councillor: CITY WIDE

Position of Advisory Committee:  None

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED

That Council approve:

1.         That the City’s annual contribution for affordable housing as per the Long Range Financial Plan be increased to $20.6 million per annum. This includes an annual capital budget authority of $14.6 million for the Affordable Housing capital program starting in 2022 and increasing the annual Development Charge Exemptions budget to $6 million by 2030;

2.         That the annual contribution from taxation for Affordable Housing be increased by $1 million annually for the next four years (2022 to 2025) to increase the annual base budget capital contribution from $6 million to $10 million by 2025, within Council’s approved tax target;

3.         That the Development Charge Exemptions budget be increased by $500 thousand annually for the next nine years (2022 to 2030) to increase the portion of this budget estimated to be attributable to affordable housing exemptions from $1.5 million annually to $6 million annually by 2030, within Council’s approved tax target;

4.         That the Mayor pursue additional capital funding from the federal and provincial governments estimated at $283.1 million over the next ten years to contribute one-third share each of the capital requirement for 5,000 new housing units and two transitional housing facilities;

5.         That the Mayor continue to pursue permanent stable operating funding from the federal and provincial governments estimated at $93.4 million annually over the next ten years to add new housing subsidies, provide enhanced support services, increase emergency shelter funding, and provide operating funding for new supportive and transitional housing; and 

6.         That the Mayor write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to request that the Province of Ontario cover the expenses of the City of Ottawa’s Rent Geared to Income program.

 

5.

10-YEAR HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS WORKPLAN 2021-2022

 

COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION

Delegations: Six delegations for this item

Debate: The committee spent 2 hours and 50 minutes on this item.

Vote: The Report Recommendations as amended CARRIED (15 YEAS/4 NAYS). The committee also voted on four Motions as follows:  1) Technical Amendment Motion – CARRIED; 2) Motion regarding the use of head leases – LOST (3 YEAS/16 NAYS); 3) Motion regarding the rapid housing initiative – LOST (3 YEAS/16 NAYS); and 4) Motion regarding a pre-development funding visioning exercise - LOST (4 YEAS/15 NAYS).

Position of Ward Councillor: City wide

Position of Advisory Committee:  None

 


 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED 

That Council:

1.                   Approve the 2021-2022 Housing and Homelessness Work Plan set out in Document 1 and as further detailed in this report.

2.                   Delegate authority to the Director, Housing Services to action the Work Plan and direct staff to bring forward a report to Committee and Council for any Work Plan actions which have financial implications

3.         Approve the following:

a)      that the figures in the third row of Table 5 on Page 67 of the report be replaced with the following amended figures:

Table 5: Households Supported to Access Permanent Housing & Services

Program

Term of Council 2015 to 2018

Term of Council 2019 to 2022 (to date)

Family shelter households moved to permanent housing

2007

(5,433 individuals)

 

1083

(2,286 individuals)

 

b)          that the figures contained in the fourth paragraph on Page 77 of the Report be replaced with the following amended figures:

In 2019 555 family households (1147 people) were transitioned out of shelter to permanent housing and in 2020, 528 family households (1139 people) moved to housing.

 

6.

HOUSING BLITZ AND REQUEST FOR OFFERS TO SEEK ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES (ARISING FROM REPORT ACS2021-CCS-CPS-0002 TABOR APARTMENTS – RE-HOUSE 24 FAMILIES AND CEASE THE PER DIEM)

 

COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION

Delegations: 14 delegations for this item

Debate: The committee spent 4 hours and 25 minutes on this item.

Vote: The committee CARRIED the replacement motion from Councillor Dudas (15 YEAS/4 NAYS). Committee also voted on an amendment to the Dudas motion, which LOST (5 YEAS/14 NAYS), and gave one direction to staff.  

Position of Ward Councillor: City wide

Position of Advisory Committee:  None

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED

That City Council direct Housing Services to:

1.         conduct a housing blitz, with community partners such as Refugee613 and the Eastern Ontario Landlords Organization, to identify permanent housing that is affordable and available for the homeless families currently in the shelter system;

2.         conduct a new Request for Offers (RFO) to seek additional temporary accommodations across the City to provide greater options for homeless families while they wait to secure permanent housing; and

3.         direct staff to advise Community and Protective Services Committee and Council on the outcome of this process, including any changes to the approved workplan to accommodate the directions outlined in this motion.

 

 

FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 21

 

7.

MOTION – CONFEDERATION LINE CONTIGENCY FUNDING

 

COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION

Delegations: No delegations for this item

Debate: The committee spent 2 hours on this item, most of which was during the in camera session.

Vote: The committee CARRIED the Motion requesting an additional $15 million budget authority in open session.

Position of Ward Councillor: CITY WIDE

Position of Advisory Committee:  None

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That City Council approve the additional budget authority of $15 million for Project 907143 Confederation Line Contingency, to be funded as described in this motion and on the understanding that the City intends to include and attempt to recover these costs in the dispute resolution process against RTG.

 


 

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 38

 

8.

DEVELOPMENT CHARGE COMPLAINT – 500 PRESTON STREET

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION, AS AMENDED

That Council approve that the development charge complaint in respect of 500 Preston Street be sustained and that the applicable municipal development charge be at the rate in effect on March 31, 2020.

 

9.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 1770 HEATHERINGTON ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1770 Heatherington Road to permit ‘community centre’ and ‘urban agriculture’, as detailed in Document 2.

 

10.

OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT – CORSO ITALIA STATION DISTRICT SECONDARY PLAN; ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS - MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR CORSO ITALIA STATION DISTRICT; AND 818 GLADSTONE AVENUE AND 933 GLADSTONE AVENUE

 

COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION

Delegations: The committee heard 3 delegations on this item

Debate: The committee spent 1 hour and 47 minutes on this item

Vote: The committee Carried the recommendations with three amending motions moved on behalf of the Ward Councillor, and a direction to staff.

Position of Ward Councillor: As outlined in the report.

Position of Advisory Committee:  n/a

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED

That Council:

1.            approve an amendment to the Official Plan as detailed by Part B and C of the Official Plan Amendment in Document 2, including the introduction of the Corso Italia Station District Secondary Plan into Official Plan Volume 2A, as detailed in Document 3, as amended by the following:

a.            that Council direct staff to include the following text to describe the desired future streetscape typology for the portion of Rochester Street within the Corso Italia Station District Secondary Plan boundaries:

“Rochester Street will be designed as a complete street with wide sidewalks, bicycle facilities, on-street parking, and street trees, taking into account the context of the corridor and the available right-of-way.”;

2.            approve an amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 to designate the Secondary Plan study area “Area Z: Near Major LRT Station” on Schedule 1A, as detailed by the Table and Maps in Documents 4, 5 and 6;

3.            approve amendments to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 to permit a range of uses and performance standards allowing low-rise to high-rise buildings at 818 Gladstone Avenue and 933 Gladstone Avenue and parts of 1030 Somerset Street, as detailed by the Table and Maps in Documents 7, 8 and 9;

4.            direct staff to review and amend the Parkland Dedication By-law and to assess the possible introduction of an area-specific Development Charge By-law and to report back to Council on this assessment by no later than Q2 2022 to implement the Corso Italia Station District Secondary Plan policies to achieve public realm improvements;

5.            approve the lands that are subject to the Corso Italia Station District Secondary Plan are a Protected Major Transit Station Area under Section 16(15) of the Planning Act as detailed by Document 1;

6.             direct staff to incorporate the Corso Italia Station District Secondary Plan into the new West Downtown Core Secondary Plan as part of the new Official Plan to be considered for adoption in Q3 2021.

 

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 16

 

11.

ALBION ROAD TRAFFIC STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS (BANK STREET TO LESTER ROAD)

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the Recommended Plan for Albion Road, as described in this report.

 


 

12.

BLAIR ROAD TRANSIT PRIORITY AND HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANES (BLAIR STATION TO INNES ROAD) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That recommend that Council:

1.         Approve the functional design of Blair Road for Transit Priority and High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (Blair Station to Innes Road), as described in this report and supporting documents; and,

2.         Direct staff to finalize the Environmental Study Report and proceed with its posting for the 30-day public review period in accordance with the Ontario Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process.

 

13.

STRATEGIC ROAD SAFETY ACTION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT

 

COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION

Delegations: 1

Debate: The committee spent 1 hour and 15 minutes on this item

Vote: Recommendations were ‘CARRIED’ as presented

Position of Ward Councillor: City wide.

Position of Advisory Committee:  n/a


 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Receive the 2020 Road Safety Action Plan – Implementation Plan Status Update; and,

2.         Approve the 2021 Road Safety Action Plan – Implementation Plan, as outlined in this report.

 

14.

PATIO INNOVATION PROGRAM 2021

 

COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION

Delegations: 4 delegations

Debate: The committee spent 1 hour and 40 minutes on this item

Vote: The Committee CARRIED the staff recommendations as amended by one motion, with two dissents on Recommendation 2a of the staff recommendations.

Position of Ward Councillor: City wide.

Position of Advisory Committee:  n/a

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council:

1.         Delegate authority to the Manager, Right of Way, Heritage and Urban Design in consultation with the Director of Traffic Services together with the Director of Roads and Parking Services, to:

a.         Authorize the closure of segments of any City of Ottawa road as a temporary measure through to January 1, 2022, as part of the City of Ottawa’s economic recovery efforts; and

b.        Limit this delegation of authority to only be exercised where there is the written request of the Business Improvement Area (BIA) for the given geographic area, or in the circumstance where a BIA does not exist, 2/3 of the business owners on each block segment approve of the road closure as provided in writing to the Manager and the Directors listed above;

2.         Amend the Right of Way Patio By-law 2017-92 (ROW Patio By-law) for 2021 only, as follows so that:

a.         All Right of Way patio permits (ROW patio permit) issued in 2021, be subject to a closure of 2:00 AM; and

b.        An applicant to the Café seating program may request an unlimited amount of Café seating permits (to expand beyond the four table, eight seat cap) where space exists.

3.         Amend the provisions of the Use and Care of Roads By-law, for 2021 only, such that a business owner may establish along the frontage of their business a retail pop up, with an application fee of $68 similar to the Café Seating provisions of the ROW Patio By-law 2017-92 and $372 for a retail patio; and

4.         approve the report be amended to address the ByWard Market’s unique issues by requesting that By-law and Regulatory Services consider undertaking proactive enforcement measures in the Market;

5.         approve that Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development (PIED) staff provide regular updates on complaints, permit compliance concerns, and escalation approach for all non-compliance permit holder to all Ward Councillors with ROW patios;

6.         approve that PIED staff update Council on the review of the ROW Patio By-law for 2021 in Fall 2021 to inform and develop spring 2022 plan.

 

BULK CONSENT AGENDA

 

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 20

 

 

A.

OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING – 1164 AND 1166 HIGHCROFT DRIVE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
a.         Approve the proposed modifications to the Official Plan for 1164 and 1166 Highcroft Drive to increase the density of the property to a maximum of 29 dwelling units per gross Hectare, as detailed in Document 2.
b.         Approve the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1164 and 1166 Highcroft Drive to re-zone from Village Residential First Density Zone, subzone P (V1P) to Village Residential First Density Zone, subzone P with a rural exception (V1P[xxx-r]) to add a planned unit development as a permitted use and to modify the performance standards, as detailed in Document 3.

 


 

 

FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 21

 

B.

2020 STATEMENT OF REMUNERATION, BENEFITS & EXPENSES PAID TO MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AND COUNCIL APPOINTEES

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.

 

C.

COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SERVICES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2020

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.

 

D.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE SHAW CENTRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council extend the current voting members, as follows:
Debra Armstrong   (term ending November 14, 2022)
Michael Crockatt    (term ending November 14, 2022)

 


 

E.

FEE SIMPLE PROPERTY ACQUISITION OF 1010 SOMERSET STREET, CITY OF OTTAWA

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That City Council:
1.         Approve the acquisition of the property known as 1010 Somerset Street, containing 2.55 hectares (6.3 acres) shown as Parcels 1 and 2 on Document 1 attached, from Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Public Works and Government Services (“Canada”).
2.         Delegate authority to the General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development to enter into, conclude, execute and amend on behalf of the City:
a.         A Purchase and Sale Agreement and all documents necessary or incidental thereto between the City and (Canada) in respect of the 1010 Somerset Street lands described in this report (attached as Document 4), for a total consideration of $11,000,000 subject to final adjustments on closing, applicable tax and reasonable legal expenses related to the transaction.
b.         A Collaborative Benefits Agreement (CBA), subject to the terms and conditions in the CBA Correspondence (attached as Document 3), as described in this report, with the Algonquins of Ontario (AOO) as a condition precedent to acquire the fee simple interest in 1010 Somerset Street;
c.         A Framework Agreement Loan Agreement Mortgage, and all documents necessary or incidental thereto with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) subject to the terms and conditions in the CMHC Framework Agreement (attached as Document 5) as described in this report in the amount of $8,580,000 which loan is to be registered against the title to the property 1010 Somerset as a forgivable mortgage provided that the City complies with the development obligations with respect to Gladstone Village set out therein; and
d.         A Memorandum of Understanding with the Conseil des Écoles Publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario (CEPEO) (attached as Document 6) as described in this report  for an exclusive period of two years to explore the possible inclusion of a primary school within a future development at 1010 Somerset Street and if feasible then dispose of the air rights for the construction of the school in accordance with the pricing formula in the MOU.
3.         Approve a one-time contribution of $400,000.00 from the City Wide Reserve to fund the development of a coordinated Master Concept Plan for a community hub at 1010 Somerset, together with the Plant Bath Recreation Facility and adjacent lands owned by Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCH), and to fund the extraordinary closing costs associated with the acquisition of 1010 Somerset Street lands.

 


 

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 38

 

F.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 225 COPE DRIVE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 225 Cope Drive to amend zoning provisions related to back-to-back townhouses and re-align the Open Space zone, as detailed in Document 2.

 

G.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 991 CARLING AVENUE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 991 Carling Avenue to permit the extension of a temporary use By-law to permit a parking lot, for use by the Ottawa Hospital staff, for an additional three years, as detailed in Document 2.

 

H.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO THE BUILDING CODE ACT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.

 


 

CITY CLERK

 

I.

SUMMARY OF ORAL AND WRITTEN PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS FOR ITEMS SUBJECT TO THE PLANNING ACT ‘EXPLANATION REQUIREMENTS’ AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24, 2020

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of February 24, 2021 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 to 7.

 

MOTION TO ADOPT REPORTS

 

Councillors C. A. Meehan and R. King

 

 

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN

MOTION

Moved by Councillor J. Sudds
Seconded by Mayor J. Watson

WHEREAS Section 223.3 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (the Act) authorizes a municipality to appoint an Integrity Commissioner who reports to Council and is responsible for performing in an independent manner various functions with respect to ethical matters, including overseeing codes of conduct for Members of Council/members of local boards and certain matters under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act; and

WHEREAS Subsection 223.3(1.1) of the Act requires every municipality to ensure that an Integrity Commissioner’s responsibilities are provided for, either by appointing its own Integrity Commissioner or by making arrangements for the Integrity Commissioner’s responsibilities to be provided by an Integrity Commissioner appointed by another municipality; and

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Integrity Commissioner position was established in July 2012 and is also delegated the independent statutory roles of the Lobbyist Registrar under Section 223.11 of the Act and the Meetings Investigator under Section 239.2 of the Act; and

WHEREAS Robert Marleau was appointed as the City’s first Integrity Commissioner on August 29, 2012, and is currently appointed to a one-year, non-renewable term extension set to expire on August 31, 2021; and

WHEREAS recruitment, appointment and contract administration for the City’s Integrity Commissioner is conducted in accordance with the Council-approved Statutory Officer Recruitment, Appointment and Contract Administration Policy and Procedures;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, pursuant to the process set out in the City of Ottawa’s Statutory Officer Recruitment, Appointment and Contract Administration Policy and Procedures, City Council:

1.    Thank Mr. Marleau for the valuable work that he has undertaken for the City of Ottawa over his tenure as Integrity Commissioner;

2.    Direct the City Clerk to request that Mr. Marleau participate in a voluntary exit interview with the City Clerk/City Clerk’s designate to be conducted in accordance with the process set out in the Statutory Officer Recruitment, Appointment and Contract Administration Procedures;

3.    Delegate authority to the City Clerk to undertake a recruitment and appointment process for a new Integrity Commissioner in accordance with the criteria, principles and remuneration schedule set out in Attachment 1[1]; and

4.    Direct the City Clerk to report back to Council on the exercise of the delegated authority immediately following contract execution by way of a memorandum setting out information regarding the new Integrity Commissioner and the recruitment and appointment process that was used.

 

MOTIONS REQUIRING SUSPENSION OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE

 

NOTICES OF MOTION (FOR CONSIDERATION AT SUBSEQUENT MEETING)

 

NOTICE OF INTENT

 

·          

NOTICE OF INTENT FROM THE LIGHT RAIL REGULATORY MONITOR AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER TO SUBMIT THE ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT TO THE MARCH 17, 2021 MEETING OF THE TRANSIT COMMISSION.

 

MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS

 

 

Councillors C. A. Meehan and R. King

 

 

THREE READINGS

 

a)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 1705 Carling Avenue.

b)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2018-164 respecting site alteration.

c)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting residential murals.

d)            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.

e)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volumes 1 and 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add the Corso Italia Station District Secondary Plan.

f)             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 933 Gladstone Avenue. and part of 1030 Somerset Street.

g)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 818 Gladstone Avenue.

h)           A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to implement changes to Schedule 1A related to minimum parking space requirements for the area of the Corso Italia Station District Secondary Plan.

i)             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 225 Cope Drive.

j)              A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 7070 Mansfield Road.

k)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from part of the lands known municipally as 450 Huntmar Drive.

l)             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Manotick Secondary Plan of Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase the permitted density for the lands municipally known as 1164 and 1166 Highcroft Drive

m)          A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 1164 and 1166 Highcroft Drive.

n)           A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 1770 Heatherington Road.

o)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to temporarily change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 991 Carling Avenue.

p)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from the lands known municipally as 900 Albert Street and part of 1035 Somerset Street.

q)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at chemin Renaud Road on Plan 4M-1639 are being exempt from Part Lot Control.

 

CONFIRMATION BY-LAW

 

Councillors C. A. Meehan and R. King  

 

 

INQUIRIES

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Councillors C. A. Meehan and R. King  

 

 

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Attachment 1

 

Criteria, principles and remuneration schedule to be applied to the Integrity Commissioner hiring process

The following criteria and principles shall be applied to the hiring process:

 

  • The Integrity Commissioner’s independence and impartiality;
  • Confidentiality with respect to the Integrity Commissioner’s activities; and
  • The credibility of the Integrity Commissioner’s investigation process.

In considering the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner, the successful candidate should possess:

 

  • Previous municipal, governance, procedural and/or ethics experience (e.g. former Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk, municipal lawyer, similar experience in another level of government);
  • Knowledge of municipal government and the accountability and transparency provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001;
  • Understanding of Council operations and policies, including the City’s Accountability Framework;
  • Ability to provide services on a part-time, flexible and as-needed basis, without competing employment demands;
  • Credibility with City Council, staff, public and media;
  • The ability to receive complaints and conduct investigations in both official languages; and
  • No specific connection or interest with the City (specifically a financial or business relationship).

The remuneration schedule for the Integrity Commissioner shall be a $25,000 annual retainer and a per diem of $250 per hour to a daily maximum of $1,250.



1 See attached APPENDIX 1 at end of Agenda.

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