Ottawa City Council

Agenda

Meeting #:

15

Date:

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Time:

10:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.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.

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.

3.

Announcements / Ceremonial Activities

3.1

Presentation - National Public Works Week proclamation

4.

Roll Call

5.

Confirmation of Minutes

5.1

Minutes of the Council meeting of 10 May 2023

6.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

7.

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications

8.

Responses to Inquiries

8.1

OCC 2023-01 - Procedures that are in place for extreme weather events

9.

Regrets

No regrets were filed. 

 

10.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Moved by L. Dudas
  Seconded by G. Darouze

11.

Community Services Committee Report 3

11.1

Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan 2023-2024

ACS2023-CSS-GEN-007 - Citywide

Rising from the Community Services Committee Meeting of 23 May, 2023.

• Committee recommendations

  That Council approve:

  1. That the Director, Housing Services, be delegated the authority to approve the City’s Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) 2023-2024 Investment Plan, which sets out the details of the program and spending plan outlined in this report and to submit it to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing;
  2. That in the event additional funding becomes available under the Homelessness Prevention Program due to any reallocation by the Ministry, the Director, Housing Services, be delegated authority to amend the Investment Plan and allocate the additional funding within the HPP service categories, in keeping with this report;
  3. The consolidation of the City-funded Housing and Homelessness Investment Plan (HHIP), Supports in Social Housing Program (SSH), and other homelessness funds into a single “City Homelessness Funding” program that follows the guidelines of the provincial Homelessness Prevention Program, as well as any applicable City policies, programs, and objectives approved by council, as further outlined in this report; and
  4. Suspending the notice required under Subsections 29(3) and 34(1) of the Procedure By-law to consider this report at its meeting on May 24, 2023 in order to consider the matter within the provincial timeline.

12.

Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 4

12.1

Public Safety Service 2021 and 2022 Annual Report

File No. ACS2023-EPS-PSS-0002 - City Wide

• Committee recommendation

  That Council receive this report for information.

12.2

9-1-1 Annual Report 2021 and 2022

File No. ACS2023-EPS-PSS-0003 - City Wide

• Committee Recommendation

  That Council receive this report for information. 

13.

Planning and Housing Committee Report 9

13.1

Zoning By-law Amendment – 180 Main Street

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0060 - Capital (17)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 180 Main Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a three-storey mixed-use building with commercial space (restaurant) on the ground floor and five residential units above, as detailed in Document 2.

13.2

Zoning By-law Amendment – 2504 White Street

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0052 - Orléans South-Navan (19)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2504 White Street as shown in Document 1, from DR – Development Reserve to R1E – Residential First Density and R3Z – Residential Third Density with site-specific exceptions to permit a Planned Unit Development with townhouse and stacked townhouse dwellings, subject to a holding provision, and the retention of an existing home, as detailed in Document 2.

13.3

Zoning By-law Amendment – 1568 Meadowbrook Road

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0047 - Beacon Hill-Cyrville (11) 

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1568 Meadowbrook Road from R1WW to R2N [XXXX] to permit four long semi-detached buildings consisting of 16 dwelling units, eight principal and eight secondary dwelling units, as detailed in Document 2.

14.

Bulk Consent Agenda

14.1

Planning and Housing Committee Report 9

14.1.1

Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (2023-2025)

ACS2023-CSS-GEN-003 - City Wide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve:

  1. That the Director, Housing Services be delegated the authority to approve, and submit to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, on a quarterly basis, the City’s Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) Investment Plan based on the details of the program and the spending plan outlined in this report.
  2. That the Director, Housing Services, be delegated authority to reallocate funding from one Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative stream and component to another within the same program year if the original planned commitment for funding as outlined within the approved Plan cannot be met, and to obtain Ministry approval for such reallocation where required, in keeping with the process outlined within the report.
  3. That in the event additional funding becomes available under the Canada- Ontario Community Housing Initiative due to any reallocation by the Ministry, the Director, Housing Services, be delegated authority to amend the Investment Plan and allocate the additional funding in keeping with the process outlined in this report.
  4. That the Director, Housing Services, be delegated authority to approve and submit the City’s Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative Sustainability Plan to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, listing each funded capital repair component project and demonstrating the long- term sustainability of the housing provider receiving the funding.
  5. That the Director, Housing Services be delegated the authority to allocate all Canada-Ontario Community Housing Investment funding for Phase II provided such allocations are in accordance with the provincial guidelines, the Investment Plan and the priorities set out in this report.

14.2

City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions

14.2.1

Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of May 10, 2023

File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0072 - City-wide

• Report Recommendation

  That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of May 10, 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 1-3.

15.

In Camera Items

16.

Disposition of Items Approved by Committees under Delegated Authority

• That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1. 

17.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• Moved by L. Dudas
  Seconded by G. Darouze

18.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

18.1

Motion - Councillor S. Plante - 25th anniversary of Retraite en action

• Moved by S. Plante
  Seconded by T. Kavanagh

  WHEREAS 2022 was the 25th anniversary of Retraite en action, a Franco-Ontarian Ottawan organization based out of Patro d’Ottawa, at 40 Cobourg Street, on land belonging to the City of Ottawa;

  WHEREAS Retraite en action celebrated its anniversary all year long by encouraging retirees and seniors to join various Patro d’Ottawa activities;

  WHEREAS in order to leave a permanent tribute to its presence at Patro d’Ottawa, Retraite en action chose to plant a tree and install a commemorative plaque on the land for posterity’s sake;

  WHEREAS the cost of the commemorative tree, planted in fall 2022, and the accompanying plaque will be paid for by Retraite en action;

  WHEREAS Retraite en action plans to hold an event at 40 Cobourg Street to officially celebrate this commemoration in spring 2023;

  BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the installation of a plaque at 40 Cobourg Street on land belonging to the City of Ottawa to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Retraite en action;

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the plaque read “Retraite en action 25E ANNIVERSAIRE/25th ANNIVERSARY 1997 – 2022” in English and French.

18.2

Motion - Councillor L. Dudas - National Health and Fitness Day

Note: The Dudas/Hill Motion of which Notice was previously given at the 10 May, 2023, City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law.

• Moved by L. Dudas
  Seconded by D. Hill

  WHEREAS the participation rates of Canadians engaging in healthy physical activities has declined, while inactivity and obesity continues to rise in Canada; and

  WHEREAS health and fitness ought to be promoted and embraced by Canadians of all ages and abilities; and

  WHEREAS many Canadian cities have taken up the annual challenge of encouraging and promoting physical activity, including Calgary, Saskatoon, Montréal and Victoria; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa offers a multitude of recreation and leisure programming and promotes active and healthy living through a number of initiatives; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has previously offered an incentive to residents to embrace physical activity and fitness by providing 2 for 1 public swimming at City-operated swimming pools and 2 for 1 admission at City-operated weight and cardio rooms in recognition of past National Health and Fitness Days; and

  WHEREAS Ottawa Public Health has indicated that staying active is a positive coping strategy to taking care of your mental health; and 

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa Departments (Ottawa Public Health, Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department and others) work together on improving access to and encouraging physical activity for residents; and

  WHEREAS The City of Ottawa has launched a “Play Free” initiative for 2023 offering a selection of free drop-in programming for children and youth; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa wishes to encourage all residents to embrace physical activity and fitness by extending Free Play for the day to adults, for free public swimming at select City-operated swimming pools (public, lane and wave) and free admission at select City-operated weight and cardio rooms, as well as a free virtual Zumba class on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in recognition of 2023 National Health and Fitness Day; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council declare Saturday, June 3, 2023 to be National Health & Fitness day in Ottawa; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council approve that the City extend to adults free admission for public swimming at select City-operated swimming pools and City-operated weight and cardio rooms, as well as a free virtual Zumba class on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in recognition of the 2023 National Health and Fitness Day.

18.3

Motion - Councillor A. Troster - Chinatown Night Market – Closure of Somerset Street West

• Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by T. Tierney

  WHEREAS the Ottawa Chinatown Business Improvement Area (BIA) will host the annual Ottawa Chinatown Night Market; and

  WHEREAS many of the Night Market activities will be happening outdoors on Somerset Street West between Bronson Avenue and Empress Street. Activities consist of multicultural performances and cultural food vendors; and 

  WHEREAS the BIA has requested the closure of Somerset Street West from Bronson Avenue and Empress Street. The road closure will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 1 June 2023 and end at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, 5 June 2023; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets By-law (2001-260) prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Somerset Street West from Bronson Avenue and Empress Street. The road closure will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 1 June 2023, and end at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, 5 June 2023 for the Ottawa Chinatown Night Market; providing it meets the requirements, conditions, and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

18.4

Motion - Councillor A. Hubley - Waste Management

Note: The Hubley/Brown Motion of which Notice was previously given at the 10 May, 2023, City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law.

• Moved by A. Hubley
  Seconded by D. Brown

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has declared a Climate and Housing Emergency; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is dealing with an expiring landfill; and

  WHEREAS the residents of our city produce 180,000 tonnes of garbage a year currently; and

  WHEREAS cities around the world, across our country, and even just outside our own municipal boundary have chosen to divert waste from landfill; and
  many of these cities are currently using various technologies such as, but not limited to, incineration and other waste diversion methods that convert waste to energy; and

  WHEREAS it is prudent for the City of Ottawa to address the long-term solid waste needs of our city that both benefit residents, taxpayers and the environment, and

  WHEREAS there are numerous examples of modern, efficient and environmentally friendly waste to energy technologies which reduce pollutants and which generate heat and electricity; and

  WHEREAS the City is in the midst of developing a Solid Waste Master Plan that will set the stage to move forward with how the City’s integrated waste management system will evolve over the next 30 years; and

  WHEREAS the selection of technology (or multiple technologies) to enhance and complement the City of Ottawa’s integrated waste management system will need to be grounded in fact and evidence; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff report back to Council as part of the Draft Solid Waste Master Plan in Q4 2023 on recommended technology (technologies) that are available, in active operation, and that are proven for managing and diverting municipal solid waste from landfills in comparable jurisdictions; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the technology (technologies) recommended to Council meet or exceed all current applicable environmental regulations; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff give preference to potential solutions that could provide heat and or electricity for improving housing affordability for our residents in alignment with the Solid Waste Master Plan Council-approved vision, guiding principles and goals; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following Council’s receipt of the Draft Solid Waste Master Plan, staff be ready to conduct a feasibility study and Business Case for Council’s preferred alternative disposal technology, including a thorough market sounding to understand the various contracting models, as well as benefits and risks of the preferred approach, all of which will be presented to Council as soon as is practical, but no later than the end of the 2022-2026 term of Council, and prior to the beginning of the new approved technology procurement process.

   

19.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

20.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

21.

Notice of Intent

Notice of Intent from the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation to hold the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder at the Council meeting scheduled for June 14, 2023.

22.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

22.1

Three Readings

• Moved by L. Dudas
  Seconded by G. Darouze

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

  a)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189 respecting the licensing and regulation of Tow Service Operators, Tow Truck Drivers and Vehicle Storage Facility Operators.
  b)    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.
  c)    A by-law of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.
  d)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate Right of Way patios on City highways and to repeal By-law No. 2023-175.
  e)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2019-397, designating community safety zones throughout the City of Ottawa.
  f)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close an untraveled portion of Innes Road in the City of Ottawa.
  g)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the Crabtree House, 559 Lang’s Road, to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
  h)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 180 Main Street. 
  i)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2504 White Street. 
  j)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1568 Meadowbrook Road. 
  k)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Richmond Road / Westboro Secondary Plan of Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase maximum building heights and add site-specific policies to lands known municipally as 70 Richmond Road and 376 Island Park Drive. 
  l)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Central and East Downtown Core Secondary Plan of Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to change the land use designation and increase maximum building heights for lands known municipally as 234 and 236 O’Connor Street and 311 Somerset Street West.    
  m)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Bank Street South Secondary Plan of Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa add site-specific policies to lands known municipally as 1330, 1344, 1346 Bank Street and 2211 Riverside Drive.   
  n)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa  to amend the Montreal Road District Secondary Plan in Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase maximum building height and add site-specific policies for lands known municipally as 112 Montreal Road and 314 Gardner Street.  
  o)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 1 of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase maximum building heights and add a site-specific policy for lands known municipally as 50 The Driveway.    
  p)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Sherbourne and New Orchard Secondary Plan in Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add increase maximum building heights and add site specific policies for the lands known municipally as 1071 Ambleside Drive.  
  q)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Official Plan to implement the Bank Street in the Glebe Secondary Plan.    
  r)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Richmond Road/Westboro Secondary Plan of Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase maximum building heights and add site-specific policies to lands known municipally as 335 and 339 Roosevelt Avenue, 344 Winston Avenue, and 379 and 389 Wilmont Avenue.  
  

23.

Confirmation By-law

• Moved by L. Dudas
  Seconded by G. Darouze

  That the following by-law be read and passed:

  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 24 May 2023.

24.

Inquiries

25.

Adjournment

• Moved by L. Dudas
  Seconded by G. Darouze

  That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 24 May 2023 be adjourned.