Ottawa City Council

Agenda

Meeting #:

5

Date:

Wednesday, January 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.

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.

Roll Call

4.

Mayor's Opening Remarks

5.

Confirmation of Minutes

5.1

Minutes of the Council meeting of 7 December 2022

5.2

Minutes of the Council meeting of 14 December 2022

6.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

7.

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications

8.

Regrets

No regrets were filed. 

 

9.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by L. Dudas

10.

City Clerk

10.1

Appointments to the Ottawa Public Library Board - 2022-2026

ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0004 - Citywide

• Report Recommendation

  That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to the Ottawa Public Library Board, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council:

  1. Mary-Rose Brown
  2. Alison Crawford
  3. Kathy Fisher
  4. Harvey Slack
  5. Adam Smith 

10.2

Appointments to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority 2022-2026

ACS-OCC-CCS-0006 - Citywide 

• Report Recommendation(s)

  That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council:

  1. Anne Robinson
  2. Shelley Petersen-Quesnel (Reserve Member)
  3. Pieter Leenhouts (Reserve Member) 

10.3

Appointments to South Nation Conservation 2022-2026

ACS-OCC-CCS-0007 - Citywide

• Report Recommendation

  That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to South Nation Conservation, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council:

  1. Linda Payant
  2. Jim Bezanson (Reserve Member)

10.4

Appointments to Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority 2022-2026

ACS-OCC-CCS-0005 - Citywide 

• Report Recommendation(s)

  That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council:

  1. Janet Mason
  2. John Blais (Reserve Member)
  3. Barbara Ramsay (Reserve Member)

11.

Finance and Corporate Services Department and Transit Services Department

11.1

Financial Update for Zero-Emission Bus Program Funding

ACS2023-FSD-FIN-0001 - Citywide

• Report Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve:

  1. Additional budget authority for the Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Program in the amount of $425 million; $350 million from the Infrastructure Canada (INFC) grant and $75 million drawdown on the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) credit facility. 
  2. The budget adjustment of $55,015,000 transferring funding from the existing 2022 approved Bus Replacement budget to the ZEB Program Budget.
  3. That the General Manager, Transit Services, as part of the annual budget process, request the City’s share of the ZEB funding requirements and accompanying CIB financing amount for each subsequent tranche of the ZEB purchases required from 2024 to 2025.
  4. That the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer be authorized to establish a ZEB Program Reserve, as described in this report, to facilitate the repayment of the CIB loan and replacement batteries from accrued savings, as required by the CIB loan agreement.

12.

Built Heritage Committee Report 1

12.1

Application to Alter 280 Thorold Road, a Property Designated Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, Located in the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District

File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0001 – Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13)

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Approve the application to alter 280 Thorold Road according to plans prepared by André Godin Design, dated September 7, 2022, and the landscape plan prepared by John Szczepaniak dated September 2, 2022 conditional upon:
     
     1. The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Staff prior to the issuance of the building permit; 
  2. Delegate the authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development;
  3. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.

12.2

Application to alter 187 Billings Avenue, a property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0002 - Alta Vista (Ward 18)

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Approve the application to alter 187 Billings Avenue according to information submitted by the applicant on November 14, 2022 conditional upon:
     
     1. The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Staff prior to installation
  2. Direct staff to amend the designation by-law (2020-76) to include the interior hand-hewn timbers of the Charles Billings House;
  3. Delegate the authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development including the final decision on the brick chimney restoration;
  4. Approve the issuance of the heritage permits for each application with a two-year expiry date from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.

12.3

Application to alter 245 Sylvan Avenue, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, located in the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District

File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0003 - Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13)

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Approve the application to alter 245 Sylvan Avenue according to plans prepared by State of Craft, dated August 25, 2022, conditional upon:
     
     1. The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Staff prior to the issuance of the building permit; 
  2. Approve the landscape plan for 245 Sylvan Avenue according to plans prepared by State of Craft, dated August 25, 2022, conditional upon:
     
     1. The applicant providing a final landscape plan for approval by Heritage Staff prior to the issuance of a building permit;
  3. Delegate the authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development;
  4. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.

12.4

Motion - Addition of 1495 Heron Road to the City of Ottawa Heritage Register, under section 27 (3) of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0008 - Alta Vista (Ward 18)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council list 1495 Heron Road on the City of Ottawa’s Heritage Register, under Section 27 (3) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

13.

Planning and Housing Committee Report 1

13.1

Planning and Housing Committee Terms of Reference

File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0001 - City-wide

• Committee recommendation, as amended

  That Council approve the Planning and Housing Committee Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1 (as amended).

13.2

Zoning - 139 and 143 Balsam Street and 20 Larch Street

File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0003 - Somerset (14)

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 139 and 143 Balsam Street and 20 Larch Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a temporary parking lot use and a reduction in landscaping for temporary parking lot, as detailed in Document 4 (as amended).
  2. Authorize an amending agreement to Demolition Control Agreement OC2342369 to allow for a temporary use parking lot as per the recommended rezoning.

13.3

Zoning By-Law Amendment – 2784 and 2786 Lancaster Road

File No.  ACS2023-PRE-PS-0009 - Alta Vista (18)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2784 and 2786 Lancaster Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit retail use, as detailed in Document 2 and 3.

14.

Bulk Consent Agenda

14.1

Built Heritage Committee Report 1

14.1.1

Built Heritage Committee Terms of Reference

File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0002 - City-wide

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve the Built Heritage Committee Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.

14.2

Planning and Housing Committee Report 1

14.2.1

Zoning By-law Amendment - 75 Granton Avenue

File No.  ACS2023-PRE-PS-0002 - College (8) 

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 75 Granton Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the property from R1FF[632] to R2E[632] to permit two semi-detached dwellings, as detailed in Document 2.

14.2.2

Zoning By-Law Amendment- 154 O’Connor Street

File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0001 - Somerset (14)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 154 O’Connor Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a temporary parking lot use for a period of three years, as detailed in Document 2.

14.2.3

Zoning By-Law Amendment - 1399 Avenue U

File No.  ACS2023-PRE-PS-0012 - Alta Vista (18)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1399 Avenue U, as shown in Document 1, to permit a reduced drive-aisle width, as detailed in Document 2.

14.2.4

Zoning By-Law Amendment - 3459 and 3479 St. Joseph Boulevard

File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0010 - Orléans East-Cumberland (1)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3459 and 3479 St. Joseph Boulevard as shown in Document 1, to permit four, 6-storey residential buildings, as detailed in Document 3.

15.

In Camera Items

15.1

Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) - Legal Update and Litigation Overlay and related remedial matters

To be considered in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2022-410), Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

As the content of the in camera update contains information pertaining to the legal aspects of the subject matter, the material falls within the exception contemplated by Subsections 13(1)(e) and (f) of City Council’s Procedure By-Law. As such, this matter will not be reported out.

16.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by L. Dudas

17.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

17.1

Councillor T. Kavanagh

• Moved by T. Kavanagh
  Seconded by A. Troster

  WHEREAS on September 16th, a 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman named Mahsa Amini was beaten, tortured and murdered by Iran’s morality police while in custody for after wearing her hijab improperly and;

  WHEREAS the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1979 has led to increasingly repressive restrictions on women’s rights, including the enforcement of the mandatory wearing of the hijab and;

  WHEREAS Although the compulsory dress codes are the most visible signs of state-sanctioned repression of women in Iran under the current regime, it’s not the only one. Examples of other forms of repression include systemic discrimination by denying equal rights for child custody, inheritance, divorce and the need for husband’s permission to own a passport and leave the country and;

  WHEREAS Islamic regime’s civil law allows forced marriage of children at 13 and 15 years old for girls and boys, respectively and;

  WHEREAS, married women and girls often face additional abuse, restrictions on their movements and a lack of national protections against domestic violence and;

  WHEREAS women, men, students and children across Iran have launched a public campaign known as “Zan, Zendegi, Azadi”, translated as “Woman, Life, Freedom” to call for downfall of the regime, as they it as the only solution to earn freedom, justice and equality for all Iranians and;

  WHEREAS the Iranian regime is engaged in a massive and brutal crackdown on protesters, with international press reporting an average of one child murder a day, upwards of 184,000 arrests and detentions that allow for the death penalty as punishment. As of December 10th, one protester is executed, and several others are in death row and;

  WHEREAS the protests have powerful international support from Iranians and nationals living in the diaspora and around the world, including journalists, educators, lawyers and activists in Berlin, Toronto and Los Angeles, to name a few and;

  WHEREAS this movement, which has now approached its fourth month with no signs of abating, is calling for continued and increased demonstration of international solidarity and support and;

  WHEREAS an estimated 400,000 Iranian-Canadians have chosen to call Canada home because of its values of equal rights for women, freedom of expression, freedom of peaceful assembly, freedom of association and democratic rights and;

  WHEREAS the CSIS is actively investigating several death threats and intimidations from the Islamic republic state actors against individuals in Canada to silence those who speak out publicly against regime and;

  WHEREAS Canada has levelled economic sanctions on the regime and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) by banning individuals and entities linked to it and;

  WHEREAS Canada is leading an international campaign to remove Iran from the “United Nations Commission on the Status of Women” and;

  WHEREAS Iranian Canadians living in Ottawa have called for Ottawa City Council to make an open statement of solidarity with the Iranian women, men and children who are fighting for their democratic and human rights in Iran and;

  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council go on record as standing in solidarity with the people of Iran who are fighting for their freedom and fundamental human rights and;

  THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa to support the symbolic installation of “Mahsa Amini” street plaques at the intersections in proximity to the section of Metcalfe Street between Somerset Street east and McLaren Street as the building served as the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is located in this block; 

  THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and Ottawa City Council to demand the law enforcement agencies to ensure safety and security of Canadian citizens who are speaking out loudly against the Islamic Regime and;

  THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor of Ottawa send a letter to the Prime Minister supporting continued and increased sanctions against Iran until the people of Iran have access to freedom, justice and the totality of human rights guaranteed under the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights

17.2

Councillor C. Kitts

• Moved by C. Kitts
  Seconded by C. Curry

  WHEREAS Ottawa has seen encouraging growth in numerous retail categories this past year and continues to see a trend of online sales and exchanges; and

  WHEREAS an increasing number of police agencies in eastern Ontario and western Quebec including municipalities such as Pembroke and Gatineau are providing safer places for people to complete online exchanges or transactions with strangers; and

  WHEREAS these safe and neutral spaces are intended to prevent fraudulent transactions and increase resident safety that may occur in the context of purchases or exchanges from online sales; and

  WHEREAS while residents can carry out transactions in the public lobby of any Ottawa police station, there is not a dedicated space that is actively monitored or specific signage designating a safe space for this type of activity; and, 

  WHEREAS it has been suggested that there are police stations within Ottawa that may have the capacity to have designated safe exchange spaces; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council requests that the Ottawa Police Services Board explore the feasibility of piloting safe exchange areas or community safety zones at Ottawa Police Stations that would include 24/7 surveillance and dedicated signage for the residents of Ottawa. 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Ottawa Police Services Board report back with their findings to Ottawa City Council by Q3 of 2023. 

17.3

Councillor D. Brown

• Moved by D. Brown
  Seconded by G. Darouze

  WHEREAS the City’s Commemorative Naming Policy, approved by Council on July 24, 2002, outlines the criteria and process for commemoratively naming municipal streets, parks and facilities (or parts thereof); and

  WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and

  WHEREAS, Babe McRae was a long-time resident and volunteer in the Village of Richmond, Ward 21, Rideau-Jock; and

  WHEREAS, Mr. McRae and his immediate family have been owners and operators of several local businesses since the 1950s, including the McRae General Store and the McRae Bros Laundromat, making him a well-known and respected resident of the Village of Richmond; and

  WHEREAS, Mr. McRae served as member of the Richmond District Lions Club and the Orange Lodge; and

  WHEREAS, Mr. McRae also served as a member of the Richmond Agricultural Society; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the park formally known as ‘Meynell Park’, located at 245 Meynell Rd, Richmond, ON K0A 2Z0, be renamed the “Babe McRae Park”; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate stand and plaque be installed displaying the name and including a brief history of Babe McRae’s contributions; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the production and installation of the stand, plaque and subsequent event will be funded through the Councillor’s office.

18.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

19.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

20.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

• Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by L. Dudas

20.1

Three Readings

• a)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the delegation of authority to various officers of the City and to repeal By-law No. 2022-253.
  b)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2021-5 respecting the position and duties of the Auditor General of the City of Ottawa, to amend Section 12(1) of the existing by-law.
  c)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa amending By-law No. 50 of 2000 respecting the procurement of goods, services and construction for the City of Ottawa.
  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 establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Trailsedge Way).
  f)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at chemin Jockvale Road, voie du Rhyolite Way and rue Verulam Street on Plan 4M-1691 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  g)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2007-338, as amended, to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Special Constable Unit of the Transit Services Department.
  h)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Abbott Street East as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  i)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Edenwylde Drive and Maygrass Way on Plan 4M-1647, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  j)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint Councillors to act in place of the Mayor and to repeal By-law No. 2021-23.
  k)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close part of Walden Drive and cercle Akamina Circle in the City of Ottawa.
  l)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-17 to appoint certain Inspectors, Property Standards Officers and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Building Code Services Branch of the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department.
  m)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-3 entitled “A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Ottawa”.
  n)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-301 regulating traffic and parking on highways.
  o)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2018-212, a by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint certain Municipal Law Enforcement Officers to enforce the provisions of the Sewer Use By-law and to repeal By-law No. 2012-5.
  p)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at cours Affogato Walk, ruelle Robusta Lane, chemin Jockvale Road, place Correto Place, terrasse Sencha Terrace, and cercle Mochi Circle on Plan 4M-1712 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  q)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands on Plan 4M-1544 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  r)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at avenue du Ventoux Avenue on Plan 4M-1678 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  s)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2022-413 respecting a code of conduct for citizen members of the Built Heritage Standing Committee, to correct clerical errors.
  t)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to add the Manor Park North and South Secondary Plan to Volume 2a of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa.
  u)    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 154 O'Connor Street.
  v)    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 139 and 143 Balsam Street and 20 Larch Street.
  w)    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 2784 and 2786 Lancaster Road. 
  x)    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 75 Granton Avenue.
  y)    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 1399 Avenue U.
  z)    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  3459 and 3479 St. Joseph Boulevard. 
  aa)    A  by-law  of  the  City  of  Ottawa  to  amend  By-law  No.  2022-135 to correct minor typographical errors.

21.

Confirmation By-law

• Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by L. Dudas

22.

Inquiries

23.

Adjournment

• Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by L. Dudas