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OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, 27 November 2019

10:00 am

Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue W.

AGENDA 24

 

MOMENT OF REFLECTION

 

NATIONAL ANTHEM

 

 

Councillor L. Dudas

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS/CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES

 

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Recognition - Mayor's City Builder Award

 

 

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Recognition - 33 Domestic Response Company

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

Confirmation of the Minutes of the regular Council meeting of November 6, 2019.

 

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST INCLUDING THOSE ORIGINALLY ARISING FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO):

 

 

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Province Releases Fall Economic Statement

 

 

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Fall Economic Statement Contains Minor Development Charge / Community Benefit Charge Changes

 

 

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Public Health and Emergency Health Services Modernization Consultation

 

 

·          

Province Launches Consultations on the Blue Box Regulation

 

 

Response to Inquiries:

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OCC 15-19 - West End Waste Collection

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OCC 18-19 - Free Transit

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OCC 20-19 - October 8, 2019 O-Train Disruption

 

Other Communications Received:

 

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Submission received containing the names of 27 individuals, requesting that the City of Ottawa consider the installation and maintenance of a permanent sidewalk running the full length of Winona Avenue.

 

REGRETS

 

Councillors D. Deans (See Motion No. 20/1 of September 25, 2019) and M. Luloff advised they would be absent from the City Council meeting of 27 November 2019.

 

MOTION TO INTRODUCE REPORTS

 

Councillors G. Gower and S. Moffatt  

 

 

POSTPONEMENTS AND DEFERRALS

 

COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 7 - (DEFERRED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 2019)

 

1.

MOTION - RAT COMPLAINTS INQUIRY

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1.         that staff be directed to implement cost neutral rat control methods, including specific rat prevention practices in regular parks maintenance; incorporating inspections for rats into the twice annual inspections of abandoned buildings and issue orders to the owners to remedy any infestations if evidence is found; and,

2.         that staff in Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development be directed to assess the options, including Legal Services, under their mandate to implement a program for proactive rat baiting prior to construction and issuing demolition permits and development applications and if such a program is possible, report back to the appropriate committee with recommendations including how such a program could be administered, detail any financial impacts and what monitoring could be put in place to assess its effectiveness.

 


 

REPORTS

 

INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER

 

2.

INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER – 2019 ANNUAL REPORT

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive the attached report for information.

 

CITY CLERK

 

3.

STATUS UPDATE – COUNCIL INQUIRIES AND MOTIONS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 22, 2019

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 8

 

 

4.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 5651 FIRST LINE ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED

That Council approve

1.         An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 5651 First Line Road to permit a residential Plan of Subdivision, as detailed in Documents 1 and 3.

2.         That the text, “V1C[871r] to V1C[871r] SXXX” in Documents 1 and 4, be replaced with the text, “V3A[871r] to V3A[871r] SXXX”;

3.         That Document 4, the text, “Delete and add a new exception to” be replaced with “Amend exception”, and the text, “4. Add a new exception” be replaced with the text, “4. Add a new provision to”; and,

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

 

5.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 2019 FLOOD RELIEF PROVISIONS

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE AND AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to revise Section 73 to remove the repeal date, clarify the section’s application, and make other minor revisions as detailed in Document 1 – Details of Recommended Zoning, to continue permitting:
a.         Buildings that have been damaged by flooding, or undamaged buildings, whose owners wish to relocate the buildings to a less flood prone location on the lot, in accordance with flood proofing standards and with permits issued by Conservation Authorities, be able to do so without a minor variance.

 

 

 

6.

HOBBS MUNICIPAL DRAIN OUTLET EXTENSION

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council consider the Engineer’s Report prepared by Robinson Consultants Inc., entitled Hobbs Municipal Drain Outlet Extension, works cannot be constructed, Section 40 – Engineer’s Report dated August 2019 and instruct the Drainage Engineer to terminate any further work on the proposed drainage works in accordance with Section 40 of the Drainage Act of Ontario.

 

7.

EXEMPTIONS TO PERMANENT SIGNS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BY-LAW IN WARD 5

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.         Grant the following exemptions from the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law (2016-326):

a)        Trim and Proper – 3570 Dunrobin Road, Woodlawn K0A 3M0 shall be permitted to have a sign that is (3 sq. m in area)/ 2.4m in height, in its current location on the property.

b)        Elie’s Fencing Solutions – 3638 Dunrobin Road, Woodlawn, K0A 3M0 shall be permitted to have a sign that is (1.824 sq. m in area)/ 2.4 m in height and located 1 m from the front property line. 

2.         Approve that sign permits are still required for each site and it will be the responsibility of the business owner to secure the permits.

 

BUILT HERITAGE SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT 6

 

8.

ADDITIONS TO HERITAGE REGISTER – CITY WIDE

COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION

Delegations: The committee heard five delegations on this item. 

Debate: The committee spent approximately one hour on this item.

Vote: The committee CARRIED the report recommendations as presented, and one direction to staff.

Position of Ward Councillor: n/a, City Wide

Position of Advisory Committee: n/a

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         approve the addition of the properties listed in Document 1 to the City of Ottawa’s Heritage Register, in accordance with Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2.         approve the technical amendments listed in Document 9.

3.         discontinue use of the Heritage Reference List.

 


 


COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 8

 

 

9.

REPORT ON RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS STUDY AND REGULATORY REGIME

COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION

Delegations: The committee heard 55 delegations on this item.

Debate: Approximately 10.5 hours’-worth of consideration of this item.

Vote:  Recommendation 1 RECEIVED as presented;

Recommendation 2 and 4 CARRIED as presented; and

Recommendation 3 CARRIED, on a division of 5 yeas and 3 nays.

4 motions presented – 3 LOST and 1 CARRIED, all on recorded vote.

Position of Ward Councillor(s): City Wide report.

Position of Advisory Committee: No Advisory Committees were present or gave written submissions.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED:

That Council:

1.         Receive the following reports related to the Rental Accommodations Study:

a.         “Rental Accommodations Literature Review and Inter-Jurisdictional Scan”, Prism Economics and Analysis, 2019, attached as Document 3,

b.        “City of Ottawa Rental Market Analysis”, Prism Economics and Analysis, 2019, attached as Document 4,

c.         “Regulation of Long-Term Rental Accommodations”, Maclaren Municipal Consulting Inc., September 23, 2019, attached as Document 7, and

d.        “Regulation of Short-Term Rental Accommodation”, Maclaren Municipal Consulting Inc., September 23, 2019, attached as Document 8, and

2.         Approve the recommended regulatory framework for Rental Housing as described in this report and set out in Document 1 – Regulatory Regime for Rental Housing, and

a.         direct the General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services to develop the proposed Rental Property Management By-law and related by-law amendments for approval by the Community and Protective Services Committee and Council in 2020, as described in this report, and

b.        approve, for immediate implementation, an increased flat re-inspection fee of $500 in Schedule A of the Property Standards By-law (2013-416, as amended), as described in this report, and

3.         Approve the recommended regulatory framework for Short-Term Rental (STR) Accommodations as described in this report and set out in Document 2 –Regulatory Regime for Short-Term Rentals, and

a.         Direct the General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services to develop the proposed Short -Term Rental By-law and related by-law amendments for approval by the Community and Protective Services Committee and Council, and

b.        Direct the General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development to develop a Temporary Use By-law for short-term rental use in residential areas, for approval by Planning Committee and Council, as described in this report, and

c.         Direct the City Treasurer and City Solicitor to conduct a review of the Municipal Accommodations Tax revenues to fund the short-term rental requirements, and if funds are not available, direct the City Treasurer and City Solicitor to develop the required by-law to amend the Municipal Accommodations Tax By-law in order to increase the Municipal Accommodations Tax by 0.25% with the increase directed to the City and to be used to administer and enforce proposed short-term rental regulations as described in this report, and that such amendment be placed directly on the agenda of Council for enactment, as described in this report; and

d.        That the timing of the required by-laws and by-law amendments set out in items a., b. and c. be designed and coordinated to come into force concurrently, as further described in this report, and

4.         Approve 2.0 temporary Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) for Rental Housing enforcement and administration, and 6.0 temporary FTEs and 1.0 additional temporary FTE (first year of implementation only) for Short-Term Rental Accommodations enforcement and administration, for a total of temporary 8.0 FTEs and 1.0 additional temporary FTE (first year of implementation only), effective upon implementation of the regulatory regimes set out in Recommendations 2 and 3, to be funded through revenue generated from fees and the Municipal Accommodation Tax, as described in this report.

5.         Request the Mayor ask the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to make changes to Ontario Regulation 583/06 to clarify that the City has the authority to implement a business licensing by-law imposing a system of licenses for the rental of residential real estate units.

 

FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 9

 

10.

LANSDOWNE PARTNERSHIP PLAN ANNUAL REPORT

 

COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION

Delegations: The Committee heard 29 delegations on this item.

Debate: Three hours and 40 minutes’ of consideration on this item.

Vote: CARRIED as amended (Motion replaced recommendation 4).

Position of Ward Councillor(s): City Wide report.

Position of Advisory Committee: No Advisory Committees were present or gave written submissions.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED

That Council receive the following status update report related to the Lansdowne Partnership Plan:

1.         The update from the City Manager outlining the delegated authority exercised from Q3 2017 to date by the City Manager, the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer, under the finalized and executed Lansdowne Partnership Plan Legal Agreements;

2.         The update from the City Manager on the October 2, 2019 Lansdowne Master Partnership Meeting and Meetings Amongst Parties to the Unanimous Shareholder Agreements; and,

3.         The status update outlined in this report regarding the operations of the Lansdowne Public-Private Partnership as referenced on Page 15 in the 2018- Procurement Year in Review report (ASC2019-CSD-PRO-0001); and,


 

4.         That the General Manager, Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services be directed to undertake exploratory discussions related to the day-to-day booking and coordination of operations of the Lansdowne site to the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG), to be preceded and informed by public consultations on the community programming aspects of the proposal to be undertaken by the City with the Ward Councillor within existing budgets, as described in this report, and that, in addition to consideration of the results of the facility users and stakeholder consultations, these public consultations and exploratory discussions with the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group related to booking operations of the public realm components of Lansdowne Park will be based on the following principles, in keeping with the Council-approved programming plan:

a.         That the Aberdeen Square and Aberdeen Pavilion will continue to be used as the outdoor and seasonal indoor venues for the Ottawa Farmers’ Market in accordance with existing agreements;

b.        That the Lansdowne Urban Park will continue to play an important role in supporting municipal special events such as the Canada Day Senior’s Breakfast, United Way events, Remembrance Day Ceremonies, support space for Winterlude related winter events and community flea markets;

c.         That the level of community events, bookings and programming will not decrease, or increase in cost, as a result of any policies or decisions of the operator; and

d.        That the Horticulture Building will continue to provide access for community use in accordance with the City-established rental rates, including the differential rates for not-for-profit organizations and events; and

e.         That there will be no cost increase to the City of Ottawa beyond inflation and no change in the ownership status, as outlined in the Lansdowne Partnership Agreement; and

That the results of these exploratory discussions and consultations be brought back in a report to the Finance and Economic Development Committee and Council for consideration by the end of Q2 2020, including any recommendations, up to and including a rejection of the offer or a negotiated agreement regarding the transfer of booking operations for the Lansdowne Urban Park; and that the report contain a notional overview of benefits to the City and of costs that may remain with the City (such as those associated with the preservation of public and community programming).

 

11.

EXPANSION OF BAYVIEW YARDS AT 7 BAYVIEW STATION ROAD

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Receive the Innovation Centre at Bayview Yards (ICBY) Business Plan attached as Document 1, and consent to the construction of a 600-square metre GFA addition and related improvements to the existing building at 7 Bayview Station Road;

 

 

2.         Permit ICBY to mortgage its leasehold interest in the Innovation Centre building at 7 Bayview Station Road to an upset limit of $4 million for the purpose of constructing the addition and for upgrades to the building, subject to the review and acceptance of the lender’s financing terms by the General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development in consultation with the City Treasurer; and

 

 

3.         Authorize the City Treasurer and General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development to conclude and execute any consents, agreements or other necessary documents associated with this Report.

 

12.

SPARKS STREET PUBLIC REALM PLAN

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Approve the Sparks Street Public Realm Plan as attached in Document 1; and

2.         Delegate authority to the General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development, upon agreement with the Sparks Street Mall Authority Board and the National Capital Commission Board, to make minor amendments to the Sparks Street Public Realm Plan from time to time, to improve precision, clarity and usefulness of the plan and its graphics.

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 16

 

13.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 1970 MERIVALE ROAD AND 22 SLACK ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1970 Merivale Road and 22 Slack Road to permit a list of office and industrial uses, as detailed in Document 3, as amended by the following:

1.         that the Zoning Details in Document 3, under the proposed new exception XXXX to Section 239 be amended to:

a.         add gas bar and cannabis production facility to the land uses prohibited in column IV;

 

b.        add a minimum soft landscape buffer of 5 m along Merivale Road and Slack Road to the provisions in column V;

c.         add the text in column V “subsection 205(5) does not apply to an automobile body shop, a heavy equipment and vehicle sales, rental and servicing use, and a storage yard.”;

d.        add a maximum lot coverage of 80% for land used for the outdoor display, sale, rental, servicing and storage of motor vehicles and heavy vehicles to the provisions in column V;

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

 

14.

OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS – 89 RICHMOND ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

a.         an amendment to the Official Plan for the Richmond Road/Westboro Secondary Plan, Sector 4 – East Village, to permit a six-storey mixed-use building at 89 Richmond Road, as detailed in Document 2 – Proposed Official Plan Amendment; and

b.        an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 89 Richmond Road to permit a six-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 3 – Details of Recommended Zoning and Document 4 – Location Map and Zoning Key Plan.

 

15.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND PLAN OF SUBDIVISION – 21 WITHROW AVENUE

COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION

Delegations: The committee heard 11 delegations on this item

Debate: The committee spent one hour and 36 minutes on this item

Vote: The committee CARRIED the report recommendations with the dissent of one member.  The committee also carried two motions with respect to the Plan of Subdivision

Position of Ward Councillor: Councillor Chiarelli is aware of the report. Councillors Moffatt and Hubley voted in support of the report recommendations.

Position of Advisory Committee:  n/a

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 21 Withrow Avenue to permit a 10-lot Plan of Subdivision on a private street, as detailed in Document 2.

 

16.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 2159 MER BLEUE ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council approve:

1.         an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2159 Mer Bleue Road to permit Employment Uses and Recreational and Athletic Facilities, as detailed in Document 2, as amended by the following:

a.         that the lands subject of the report be rezoned from IG7 H(21) to IG7[XXXX] H(21)-h;

 

b.        that the following provisions be added to item 2c of Document 2 - Details of Recommended Zoning:

•   “- the h symbol will not be removed until such time as:

(i)        it can be demonstrated that lands can be serviced for all municipal services, including roads, water and sanitary and storm sewers, and

(ii)       a Community Design Plan for the Mixed-Use Centre is approved

c.         that the text, “all uses until such time that the holding symbol is removed” be added to Colum IV;

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

 

17.

HOUSING MIX IN NEW RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the Official Plan amendment attached as Document 1 to this report, and which reduces the minimum proportion of single detached dwellings, provided in new suburban communities, from 45 per cent to 30 per cent.

 

18.

CITY OF OTTAWA ZONING BY-LAW 2008-250: OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS Q4 2019

 

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED

That Council approve amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Documents 2 and 4, as amended by the following:


 

1.         That the zoning details for 2726, 2760, 2775, and 2782 Moodie Drive contained within Document 2 be amended by adding the following:

a.         “Amend Schedule 240 – Rural Exceptions by adding a new exception [xxxr1] with provisions having the general intent as follows:

•          Column II – Applicable Zones to read, “RG [xxxr1], Column III - Additional Land Uses Permitted, to read, “- agricultural use, - detached dwelling”.

b.        Amend Schedule 240 – Rural Exceptions by adding a new exception [xxxr2] with provisions having the general intent as follows:

•          Column II – Applicable Zones to read, “RG [xxxr2]”, Column III – Additional Land Uses Permitted, to read, “detached dwelling”.

c.         Amend Schedule 240 – Rural Exceptions by adding a new exception [xxxr3] with provisions having the general intent as follows:

•          Column II – Applicable Zones to read, “RG [xxxr3]”, Column III – Additional Land Uses Permitted, to read, “detached dwelling”, and Column V – Provisions, to read, “-minimum lot width 75 metres -minimum lot area 0.5 ha”.

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

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION, AS AMENDED

That Council approve amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Documents 3 and 4, as amended by the following:


 

1.         That the staff report be amended in regards to 175 A Main Street as follows:

a.         by replacing the text, “for a minimum of 50%” with the text, “for a minimum of 65%” and,

b.        by replacing the text, “abutting a lot line” with the text, “facing the front lot line”;

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



19.

MOTION - COUNCIL RESOLUTION REGARDING SECTION 45 OF THE PLANNING ACT, IN RESPECT OF 473 ALBERT STREET

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve that an application to the Committee of Adjustment be permitted in respect to the property at 473 Albert Street for minor variances associated with the proposed development.

 

TRANSIT COMMISSION REPORT 3

 

20.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY – CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2019 TO JUNE 30, 2019 FOR TRANSIT COMMISSION

 

COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.

 

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 6

 

21.

COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONES IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council:

1.         Approve the proposed Community Safety Zone Implementation Plan as described in this report and the associated Community Safety Zone By-law, a draft of which is attached as revised Document 1;

2.         Approve that Table 1 in the report “Community Safety Zone Implementation Plan” ACS2019-TSD-TRF-0008 be amended to include any clerical and typographical errors corrected in the revised Community Safety Zones table described in the revised Document 1 as Schedule “A” (per Motion no TRC 2019-6/4); and

3.         Delegate authority to the General Manager of the Transportation Services Department and the Director of Traffic Services, individually, to add future Community Safety Zones to the By-law, as described in this report, and that the City Solicitor place such amending by-laws on the agenda of Council for enactment.

4.         Formally request, through the Mayor, that the Province of Ontario:

a)        Modify the Highway Traffic Act to allow for doubling of fines within School Zones without the need for additional Community Safety Zone signage;

b)        Modify the Regulations to ensure that School Zone signage meets the evidentiary requirements for use of Automated Speed Enforcement within School Zones; and,

c)        Modify the Regulations to allow for a narrower signage configuration for Community Safety Zones within bilingual jurisdictions.

 

22.

SERVICE DELIVERY REVIEW OF WINTER OPERATIONS

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.

 

 

BULK CONSENT AGENDA

 

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 8

 

 

A.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PART OF 5788 PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 5788 Prince of Wales Drive, for the purposes of rezoning the lands from Agricultural, Subzone 3 (AG3) to Agricultural, Subzone 8 (AG8), to prohibit residential uses on the retained farmland, as detailed in Document 2.

 


 

B.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PART OF 170 RABBIT PATH

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 170 Rabbit Path, for the purposes of rezoning the lands from Agricultural, Subzone 2 (AG2) to Agricultural, Subzone 8, Rural Exception xxxxr (AG8[xxxxr]), to prohibit residential uses on the retained farmland, as detailed in Document 2.

 

COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 9

 

C.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP CAPITAL PROGRAMS SUMMARY OF FUNDING ALLOCATIONS

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Receive the listing of projects funded under delegated authority through the Community Partnership Minor Capital program in 2018 as detailed in Document 1.

2.         Approve in principle the list of 2019 Community Partnership Major Capital projects as detailed in Document 2 and within the Council approved program budget envelope.

3.         Receive the status update of prior year Community Partnership Major Capital projects previously approved in principle as detailed in Document 3.

 

D.

CRIME PREVENTION OTTAWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the following representatives of the community be appointed to the Crime Prevention Ottawa Board of Directors for the period 2020-2024:
Dr. Vera Etches      
Dr. David Rosen
Shawana Shah
Kelli Tonner

 

E.

APPOINTMENT TO THE PROPERTY STANDARDS AND LICENSE APPEALS COMMITTEE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That, further to deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the appointment of Cindy Davidson to the Property Standards and License Appeals Committee, the term to be effective upon Council approval for the 2018-2022 Term of Council.

 

 


 

STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, WATER AND WASTE MANAGEMENT REPORT 7

 

F.

AMENDMENTS TO WATER BY-LAW 2019-74 AND OFF-HOURS LARGE WATER METER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE FEE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve:

1.         Amendments to the Water By-law as described in this report; and

2.         An off-hours City large water meter installation and maintenance fee as described in this report.

 

FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 9

 

G.

THE DECLARATION OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY – 251 PENFIELD DRIVE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve the following:

1.         That the viable property known as 251 Penfield Drive be declared surplus to the City’s needs and designated for the purpose of affordable housing development;

2.         That Section 1.2 of the City’s Disposal of Real Property Policy pertaining to the disposal of real property at current market value and Section 2.3 pertaining to the public marketing of viable properties be waived; and

3.         That the Director, Corporate Real Estate Office be delegated the authority to transfer the property known as 251 Penfield Drive from the City to Ottawa Community Housing Corporation for $1 subject to certain terms and conditions including the creation of affordable housing on the Property, as described in this report.

 

H.

PARTICIPATION IN THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (OMERS)

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council authorize the administrative updates to the OMERS Participation By-law as described in this report and set out in Document 1.

 

I.

UNCOLLECTIBLE TAXES – SECTION 354 (1)(2)(4) OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001, S.O. 2001, C. 25

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve taxes totalling $7,397 be written-off from the tax roll in accordance with the provisions of section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001, for the properties listed on Document 1.

 

J.

2019 – MID-YEAR PROCUREMENT YEAR IN REVIEW

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.

 

K.

APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE PROPERTY RIGHTS REQUIRED AT 32 ELGIN STREET FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE STAGE 1 CONFEDERATION LINE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1.         The expropriation of a stratified leasehold interest below the lower limit of a tunnel segment previously acquired at 32 Elgin Street in order to accommodate the final depth of the tunnel required for the Stage 1 Confederation Line Project, as set out in the attached Schedule A to Document 1;

2.         The enactment of the by-law, attached as Document 1, to approve the expropriation of said property; and

3.         The registration of the Expropriation Plan and the service of Notices of Expropriation, Election and Possession pursuant to Sections 9, 10 and 39 of the Expropriations Act R.S.O. 1990 (the “Act”).

 

L.

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LANDS – MONTREAL ROAD REVITALIZATION PROJECT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council enact a by-law, in the form attached in Document 1, approving the making of an application pursuant to Section 4 of the Expropriations Act for approval to expropriate lands that are required for purposes of the Montreal Road Revitalization project.

 

M.

CREATION OF A NEW HERITAGE TAX REBATE PROGRAM FOR BUILDING RESTORATION AND 2020 USER FEE SCHEDULE FOR HERITAGE APPLICATION FEES

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Approve the adoption of a By-law to designate the entire geographic boundary of the City of Ottawa as the Heritage Community Improvement Plan;

2.         Approve and adopt by By-law the Heritage Community Improvement Plan as set out in Document 2;

3.         Direct staff to report back to Council in Q3 2022 with an evaluation and recommendations on improvements to the Heritage Community Improvement Plan;

4.         Approve the creation of one Heritage Planner (1 FTE) at an annual approximate cost of $120,000, funded entirely from fee-generated revenues, effective January 1, 2020;

5.         Approve the fee schedule for heritage applications effective January 1, 2020 as outlined in Document 4; et

6.         Extend the Reimbursement program for Development related Fees for Charitable or Non-profit organizations to the heritage application fees

 


 

N.

BROWNFIELD GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION – 47 HAVELOCK STREET

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Approve the Brownfield Rehabilitation Grant application submitted by Canal Lofts Inc., owner of the property at 47 Havelock Street, for a Rehabilitation Grant under the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan Program not to exceed a total of $213,172 for which the grant payment period will be phased over a maximum of 5 years of development, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement; et

2.         Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development, to execute a Brownfields Redevelopment Grant Agreement with Canal Lofts Inc., establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 47 Havelock Street, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department, the City Clerk and the City Treasurer.

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 16

 

O.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 70 GLOUCESTER STREET AND 89 AND 91 NEPEAN STREET.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 70 Gloucester Street and 89-91 Nepean Street to amend Exceptions 1811 and 1834 as detailed in Document 2.

 

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 6

 

P.

ALL WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF CRYSTAL RIDGE PLACE AND APPLE HILL DRIVE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Crystal Ridge Place and Apple Hill Drive.

 

CITY CLERK

 

Q.

SUMMARY OF ORAL AND WRITTEN PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS FOR ITEMS SUBJECT TO THE PLANNING ACT ‘EXPLANATION REQUIREMENTS’ AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 2019

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of November 6, 2019 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 Document 1.


 

MOTION TO ADOPT REPORTS

 

Councillors G. Gower and S. Moffatt 

 

 

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN

MOTION

Moved by Councillor R. Brockington
Seconded by Councillor S. Blais

WHEREAS the City is undertaking a major infrastructure renewal project on Larose Avenue, Lepage Avenue and Larkin Street in Ward 16; and

WHEREAS as part of the design process for these streets, staff has reviewed the driveways within the project limits and found some driveway widths are not in full conformance with the City’s front yard parking restrictions and Private Approach By-law;

WHEREAS for existing properties, the front yard parking restrictions and Private Approach By-law are normally enforced only on a complaint-driven basis; and

WHEREAS there have been no complaints with respect to non-compliant driveways (private approaches) or front-yard parking in this area; and

WHEREAS the area residents support providing relief for residents with existing driveways (private approaches) while acknowledging that any future driveways (private approaches) and front-yard parking must be in accordance with City by-laws.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in respect of the renewal of Larose Avenue, Lepage Avenue and Larkin Street, that private approaches be reinstated as they were immediately prior to the reconstruction of these streets.

 

MOTIONS REQUIRING SUSPENSION OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE

 

NOTICES OF MOTION (FOR CONSIDERATION AT SUBSEQUENT MEETING)

 

MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS

 

Councillors G. Gower and S. Moffatt  

 

 

THREE READINGS

 

a)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa for the making of an application for approval to expropriate property in the City of Ottawa for the purposes of the Montreal Road Revitalization project.

b)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to approve the expropriation of an additional subterranean tunnel segment under property municipally known as 32 Elgin Street for the purposes of the Confederation Line Light Rail Transit project.

c)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint a Treasurer for the City of Ottawa and to repeal By-law No. 2006-377.

d)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2019-358 being a by-law to provide for amendments to the existing Van Gaal Municipal Drain in Lots 22 and 23, Concession IV, Rideau-Goulbourn Ward, former Township of Goulbourn in the City of Ottawa.

e)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Juanita Avenue).

f)             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 151, 153, 155 and 157 rue Mandalay Street on Plan 4M-1558, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

g)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Big Dipper Street, cercle Capricorn Circle, avenue Borbridge Avenue, avenue Brian Good Avenue, avenue Hermes Avenue, avenue Solarium Avenue, croissant Lunar Glow Crescent and cote Atrium Ridge on Plan 4M-1641, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

h)           A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Edison Avenue and Melbourne Avenue on Plan 204, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

i)             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at chemin Wanaki Road on Plan 4M-1581, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

j)              A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate community safety zones throughout the City of Ottawa.


 

k)            A by-law to authorize participation in the OMERS primary pension plan (“Primary Plan”), and the retirement compensation arrangement that provides benefits for members and former members of the Primary Plan (“RCA”), in respect of the employees and councillors of the City of Ottawa identified herein and to repeal By-law 2003-100 and By-law 2004-354.

l)             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Richmond Road/Westboro Secondary Plan, Sector 4 – East Village, of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to permit a six-story mixed-use building at the lands municipally known as 89 Richmond Road.

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 89 Richmond Road.

n)           A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to reduce the minimum proportion of single detached dwellings that are required as part of the housing mix provided in newly developing residential areas.

 

o)            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 1970 Merivale Road and 22 Slack Road.

 

 

p)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 170 Rabbit Path.

 

 

q)            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 70 Gloucester Street and 89 and 91 Nepean Street.

 

 

r)             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 21 Withrow Avenue

 

 

s)            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 2159 Mer Bleue Road.

 

 

t)             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 5651 First Line Road.

 

 

u)           A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 5788 Prince of Wales Drive.

 

 

v)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 regarding the 2019 Flood Relief Provisions. 

 

 

w)           A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to implement omnibus amendments and to amend technical anomalies and make minor corrections to the zoning of various properties throughout the City of Ottawa.

 

 

x)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to amend the Flood Plain Overlay as a result of the Phase 3 updates to the Flood Plain Mapping.

 

 

y)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to amend the Flood Plain Overlay as a result of the Phase 3 updates to the Flood Plain Mapping for Flowing Creek and Hobbs Drain.

 

 

z)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to amend the Flood Plain Overlay as a result of the Phase 3 updates to the Flood Plain Mapping for part of Nelson Charlebois Creek.

 

 

aa)         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to amend the Flood Plain Overlay as a result of the Phase 3 updates to the Flood Plain Mapping for the Ottawa River at Constance Bay.

 

 

bb)         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-293 respecting the appointment of fence-viewers.

 

 

cc)         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.

 

 

CONFIRMATION BY-LAW

 

Councillors G. Gower and S. Moffatt 

 

 

INQUIRIES

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Councillors G. Gower and S. Moffatt 

 

 

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