OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA 70
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
10 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
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That
Council:
a)
Approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 1, for 1 and 19 Sir
John A. MacDonald Parkway, to re-designate 3.04 hectares of land from ‘Major
Open Space’ to ‘General Urban Area’ as detailed in Document 2 as amended;
b)
Approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, Scott Street
Secondary Plan, for 1 and 19 Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway, to re-designate
3.04 hectares of land from ‘Open Space - Existing’ to a new designation
‘Institutional/Embassies’, as detailed in Document 2 as amended;
c)
Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1 and 19 Sir John
A. MacDonald Parkway, to rezone 3.04 hectares of land from ‘Residential Fifth
Density, Subzone B, Maximum Building Height 37 metres’ and ‘Open Space,
Subzone L, Exception 310, Holding Zone’ to ‘Minor Institutional, Subzone A,
Exception XXXX, Holding Zone’ and to rezone 0.66 hectares of land from ‘Open
Space, Subzone L, Exception 310, Holding Zone’ to ‘Parks and Open Space,
Subzone A’, as detailed in Documents 3 as amended and 4 as amended;
and
d)
Direct staff to incorporate the Amendments to the Official Plan,
Volumes 1 and 2, as detailed in Document 2 as amended, into Schedule
B2 – Inner Urban Transect of the new Official Plan and the Scott Street
Secondary Plan as part of the new Official Plan to be considered for adoption
in Q3 2021.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council requests the Mayor and the City Clerk, on behalf of
Council, to make an application under the Conservation Authorities Act
to have less than seventy per cent representation on the three Conservation
Authority Boards.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve that the municipal concurrence
for the proposed antenna system at 4118 William McEwen Road be extended by 24
months, lapsing on 21 December 2023.
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FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 34
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve the following:
1. 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
2. That the Director, Corporate Real Estate
Office be delegated the authority to transfer the previously declared surplus
property known as part of 3380 Jockvale Road, as shown in Document 1, from
the City to Ottawa Community Housing Corporation for $2 subject to certain
terms and conditions including the creation of affordable housing on the Property,
as described in this report.
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PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 55
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COMMITTEE MEETING
INFORMATION
Delegations: The Committee heard 10 delegations on this item.
Debate: The Committee spent 2 hours and 19 minutes on this item.
Vote: The Committee carried the report recommendations, as amended, with
one Member dissenting.
Position of Ward
Councillor: opposed
Position of Advisory
Committee: N/A
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED:
That Council approve:
(a)
An amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, Uptown Rideau Secondary
Plan as detailed in Document 2;
(b)
An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 641 Rideau Street to permit
a 25-storey mixed use development as detailed in Documents 4 and 5; and
(c)
That the implementing Zoning By-law amendment does not proceed to City
Council until the agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act is executed
by the applicant.
(d)
Direct staff to incorporate the Amendments to the Official Plan, Volumes
1 and 2, as detailed in Document 2, into Schedule B1 – Downtown Core Transect
and Volume 2A – Urban Secondary Plans, Central and East Downtown Core
Secondary Plan of the new Official Plan.
(e) That the
implementing Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendments do not
proceed to City Council until the Memorandum of Understanding is executed by
the Applicant and that the Memorandum of Understanding contains the
following:
a. The property
Owner agrees to pay for all tenant relocation fees associated with moving
from the residential building currently on the lot and into a unit in another
rental building;
b. Subject to the
project being a rental product, the applicant shall offer current tenants the
opportunity first right of refusal to return to the new building in a unit of
similar size as the one they vacated; and
c. Subsidize the
rent differential of an alternative rental accommodation in another building
in a unit of comparable size and price point for period of one year;
(f) That the MOU
applies to current tenants as of January 27, 2022.
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COMMITTEE MEETING
INFORMATION
Delegations: The Committee heard 4 delegations on this item.
Debate: The Committee spent 1 hour and 16 minutes on this item.
Vote: The Committee carried the recommendations as amended on a division
of 8 yeas and 3 nays.
Position of Ward
Councillor: opposed
Position of Advisory
Committee: N/A
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION, AS AMENDED:
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for
385 Sussex Drive (Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica) to permit a temporary
parking lot for a maximum of two years, as detailed in Document 2 (as
amended).
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Receive the 2021 Road Safety Action Plan
– Implementation Plan Status Update
2. Approve the 2022 Road Safety Action Plan
– Implementation Plan, as outlined in this report.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the road closure for Bank
Street from Slater Street to Somerset Street. The road closure will begin at
1:00 p.m. on Friday, 25 February 2022 and end at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, 27
February 2022, for the Fire & Ice Street Installations; providing it
meets the requirements, conditions, and approval of Special Events Advisory
Team (SEAT).
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve the application to demolish the
building at 323 Daly Avenue, dated February 2, 2022, conditional upon:
a. The applicant providing a salvage plan to
staff in Building Code Services and Heritage Planning that identifies
opportunities for the retention of existing building material where possible.
b. That until the time of the construction
of a replacement building, the registered Owner shall landscape the property
to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning, Real Estate and
Economic Development Department. The registered Owner shall prohibit the use
of the property for other interim uses and maintain the property in
accordance with the Property Standards By-law.
2. Suspend the notice required under
Subsections 29(3) and 34(1) of the Procedure By-law to consider this report
at its meeting on February 9, 2022.
3. Exempt the subject property (323 Daly
Avenue) from the requirements of the Demolition Control By-law, 2012
(2012-377).
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law
2008-250 for 2256 Burnt Lands Road for the purposes of rezoning the lands
from Agricultural Zone (AG1) to Agricultural Zone, Subzone 5 (AG5), to
prohibit residential use on the retained farmlands, as detailed in Document
2.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law
2008-250 for part of 4443 Woodkilton Road for the purposes of rezoning the
lands from Agricultural Zone (AG) to Agricultural Zone, Subzone 5 (AG5), to
prohibit residential uses on the retained farmland, as detailed in Document
2.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve:
a) An amendment to the existing Official Plan
Schedule A for 5368 Boundary Road and 6150 Thunder Road, as detailed in
Document 2.
b) Approve an amendment to Zoning by-law
2008-250 for 5368 Boundary Road and 6150 Thunder Road, as detailed in
Documents 3 and 4.
c) Direct staff to incorporate the Amendment
to the existing Official Plan, Schedule A, as detailed in Document 2, into
Schedule B9 – Rural Transect of the new Official Plan.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law
2008-250 for part of 4220 Upper Dwyer Hill Road for the purposes of rezoning
the lands from Agricultural Zone (AG) to Agricultural Zone, Subzone 4 (AG4),
to prohibit residential uses on the retained farmland, as detailed in
Document 2.
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FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 34
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council endorse the measures proposed by the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario calling on the Provincial Government
to enact reforms addressing the issue of joint and several liability, as set
out below:
1. The provincial government adopt a model
of full proportionate liability to replace joint and several liability.
2. Implement enhancements to the existing
limitations period including the continued applicability of the existing
10-day rule on slip and fall cases given recent judicial interpretations, and
whether a 1-year limitation period may be beneficial.
3. Implement a cap for economic loss awards.
4. Increase the catastrophic impairment
default benefit limit to $2 million and increase the third-party liability
coverage to $2 million in government regulated automobile insurance plans.
5. Assess and implement additional measures
which would support lower premiums or alternatives to the provision of
insurance services by other entities such as non-profit insurance reciprocals.
6. Compel the insurance industry to supply
all necessary financial evidence including premiums, claims, and deductible
limit changes which support its, and municipal arguments as to the fiscal
impact of joint and several liability.
7. Establish a provincial and municipal
working group to consider the above and put forward recommendations to the
Attorney General.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the transfer for $1 million of
professional services funding within the Information Technology Services
budget to the compensation budget and establish nine (9) full-time
equivalents as outlined in the report.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law
2008-250 for 1 Laser Street to permit overnight exterior storage of vehicles
for an automobile dealership, as detailed in Document 2.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law
2008-250 for 702 Earl Armstrong Road to permit a three-storey secondary
school and a daycare, with a total GFA of approximately 14,055 square metres,
as detailed in Document 2.
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REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public
Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of January 26,
2022, 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 and 2.
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MOTION
Moved
by Councillor D. Deans
Seconded
by Councillor R. King
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa stands firmly in
support of religious freedom which in Canada is protected by the Canadian
Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Canadian Human Rights Act;
and
WHEREAS Quebec’s Bill 21, an act respecting
the laicity of the State, infringes upon those rights by targeting
religious and ethnic minorities who wear religious symbols such as hijabs,
kippahs and turbans; and
WHEREAS on February 26, 2020, Ottawa City
Council passed Motion 28/7 to officially oppose Quebec’s Bill 21 and support in
principle the constitutional challenge to Bill 21, recognizing the importance
of protecting
racialized communities against discrimination and the need to uphold our shared values of tolerance and diversity; and
WHEREAS On December 15, 2021, the City of Brampton
passed a motion that provides financial assistance by way of a one-time contribution
to those challenging Bill 21, recognizing the significance of this court case
on our foundational value of religious freedoms; and
WHEREAS The motion passed by the City of
Brampton calls on Canada’s Big Cities to assist in funding this legal challenge
and to support racialized communities against the Province of Quebec; and
AND WHEREAS The City of Ottawa, as the Nation’s
Capital, should join the City of Brampton to support the constitutional
challenge of Bill 21 and calls on all other Canadian Big Cities to join the
coalition;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, in recognition of
Council’s support for the current legal challenge against the discrimination of
freedom of religion in Quebec’s Bill 21, Council approve a one-time 2022
contribution of up to $100,000, as required, to the joint challengers of Bill
21, being the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), the World Sikh
Organization of Canada (WSO) and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association
(CCLA); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this one-time contribution
be funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve account.
MOTION
Moved by Councillor M.
Luloff
Seconded by Councillor C.
Kitts
WHEREAS Private Jess Larochelle was a member of the Canadian Armed
Forces and fought in the War in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS in 2006 Private Larochelle defended his unit's position and
saved countless lives in the process demonstrating an unparalleled sense of
duty and commitment to his fellow soldiers; and
WHEREAS Private Larochelle was awarded the Star of Military Valour for
his role in the 2006 battle in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS a large group of veterans known as Valour in the Face of the
Enemy are requesting that this young hero’s Star of Military Valour be upgraded
to Canada’s highest honour, the Canadian Victoria Cross; and
WHEREAS there is a petition before the Minister of National Defence
(Petition e-3636), which calls upon the Government of Canada to investigate the
new evidence regarding Private Larochelle, and, if the investigation proves that
the new evidence sufficient enough, upgrade Private Larochelle to the Canadian
Victoria Cross; and
WHEREAS the Ottawa Veteran’s Task Force is requesting Council join a
growing number of municipalities in endorsing this effort;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Ottawa
endorse the request by Ottawa Veterans Task Force on behalf of Valour in the
Presence of the Enemy to have Private Larochelle awarded the Canadian Victoria Cross.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this motion be forwarded to
the Governor General Mary Simon, the Minister of National Defence, the
Honourable Anita Anand, local Members of Parliament, and Valour in the Presence
of the Enemy.
MOTION
Moved by Mayor J.
Watson
Seconded by Councillor C.
Kitts
WHEREAS on July 24, 2002, City Council approved, as amended, the
Commemorative Naming Policy; 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 Canadian
actor, producer, screenwriter, entrepreneur, and activist Ryan Reynolds is one of Canada’s most beloved and
widely recognized actors; and
WHEREAS as a former
resident, spending part of his childhood living in Vanier, Ryan has a close connection
to the City of Ottawa; and
WHEREAS throughout
the COVID-19 pandemic, Ryan has shined his “Green Lantern” on important health
measures and was revealed to be “Bruce” the
Ottawa Public Health intern; and
WHEREAS he acted as
a “Free Guy” supporting various OPH social media campaigns that had local,
national and international reach; and
WHEREAS the “Deadpool”
star has shown tremendous generosity donating to the Ottawa Food Bank to
support residents in need during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS upon
receiving “Red Notice” of the generous donation, staff and residents were given
encouragement, hope and a shared sense of community; and
WHEREAS “The Proposal” to recognize Ryan for his contribution is well warranted;
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the name “Ryan Reynolds Way” be added to Building Code Services’ list
of reserved street names to be used in the new Cassette development being
constructed by Caivan Communities at the corner of Mer Bleue Road and Brian
Coburn Boulevard in Ward 19 (Cumberland); and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that Building Code Services work with all relevant parties in
compliance with the Municipal Addressing By-law and other relevant procedures
to implement this street naming.
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THREE READINGS
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Councillors J. Cloutier and C. Kitts
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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. 2020-360 as amended by By-law No. 2021-8
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b)
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.
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c)
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.
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d)
A by-law of the
City of Ottawa to repeal by-law No. 2021-392 and to designate certain lands
at place Pingwi Place on Plan 4M-1617 as being
exempt from Part Lot Control.
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e)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal Part Lot Control By-Law No. 2021-259
titled A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue
Wigwas Street, rue Pimiwidon Street and rue Moses Tennisco Street on Plan
4M-1651 as being exempt from Part Lot Control
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f)
A by-law of the
City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-301 regulating traffic and parking on
highways.
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g)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the
fee in By-law No. 2013 – 252 respecting shopping carts on highways and City
property.
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h)
A by-law of the
City of Ottawa to amend the fees in By-law No. 2003-514 to regulate the
control of discharge to sewers and sewage works.
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i)
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 4443 Woodkilton Road.
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j)
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 2256 Burnt Lands Road.
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k)
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 702 Earl Armstrong
Road.
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l)
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 4220 Upper Dwyer Hill
Road.
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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 1 Laser Street.
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n)
A by-law of the
City of Ottawa to amend Volume 1 of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa
to change the land use designation of lands known municipally as 5368
Boundary Road and 6150 Thunder Road.
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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 6150 Thunder Road and 5368 Boundary Road.
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p)
A by-law of the
City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2007-266 respecting vehicle idling control
under certain circumstances in specified areas of Ottawa on a temporary
basis.
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Simultaneous
interpretation of these proceedings is available.
Accessible formats and communication supports are
available, upon request.
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