Ottawa City Council

Agenda

Meeting #:

13

Date:

Wednesday, April 26, 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.

Announcements / Ceremonial Activities

4.

Roll Call

5.

Confirmation of Minutes

5.1

Minutes of the Council meeting of 12 April 2023

6.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

7.

Communications

7.1

Responses to Inquiries

7.1.1

OCC 2023-03 - Tree damage from 2022 Derecho

8.

Regrets

No regrets were filed.

9.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Moved by G. Darouze
  Seconded by S. Menard

10.

Ottawa Board of Health

10.1

Ottawa Public Health 2022 Annual Report

ACS2023-OPH-MOH-0004 - City wide

• Board Of Health Recommendation

  That City Council receive Ottawa Public Health’s 2022 Annual Report, for information, in accordance with the City of Ottawa Act, 1999.

11.

City Clerk

11.1

Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending April 21, 2023

ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0057 - Citywide

• Report recommendation 

  That Council receive this report for information.

11.2

Appointment to the Police Services Board

File No: ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0059 - Citywide

• Report Recommendations

  That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council:

  1. Approve the appointment of Gail Beck to the Police Services Board, with her term to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council;
  2. Recommend that the Police Services Board appoint Gail Beck as Chair for the 2022-2026 Term of Council.

12.

Built Heritage Committee Report 4

12.1

Designation of Iona Mansions, 1123-1131 Wellington Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0014 – Kitchissippi (Ward 15)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Iona Mansions, 1123-1131 Wellington Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5. 

12.2

Cultural Heritage Evaluation of the former Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge

File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0015 - Capital (Ward 17) 

• Committee recommendations, as amended

  That Council:

  1. Receive the Heritage Evaluation and Analysis Report attached as Document 5 for information
  2. Direct Heritage and Infrastructure & Water Services Staff to ensure that the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment includes:
     • Identification and consideration of the Cultural Heritage Value of the Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge, as identified in Document 5
     • An evaluation of all renewal options, including a rehabilitation option that would include the retention of the bridge
  3. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the former Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

12.3

Update and Conservation Options for the Hintonburg Pumping Station, a property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0011 - Kitchissippi (Ward 15)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council receive the following report for information. 

13.

Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 3

13.1

By-law and Regulatory Services 2021 and 2022 Annual Reports

File no: ACS2023-EPS-BYL-0001 - Citywide

• Committee recommendation

  That Council receive this report for information.
  

14.

Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 3

14.1

Climate Change Master Plan – Annual Status Update

File No. ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0017 - City-wide

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Receive the annual status update on the Climate Change Master Plan and the Climate Change Master Plan progress report attached as Document 1;
  2. Direct the Climate Change and Resiliency team with support from departmental senior management teams to develop a Climate Change Resource Plan for consideration in future budgets;
  3. Approve that the Mayor, on behalf of Council, advocate to senior levels of government, for accelerated action and ambition to meet the urgency of climate change and provide additional resources for municipalities and the public to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and build climate resiliency;
  4. Approve that Council’s respective representatives, on behalf of Council, advocate to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Hydro Ottawa, Conservation Authorities, and the Ottawa Climate Action Fund for accelerated action and ambition to meet the urgency of climate change and provide additional resources for municipalities and the public to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and build climate resiliency;
  5. Approve revising the scope of Priority #5 “Explore the feasibility of setting corporate carbon budgets, including piloting them in a small portion of the organization” of the Climate Change Master Plan to “Establish a carbon budget and accounting framework and explore the feasibility of including embodied carbon”.
  6. Re-establish the Climate Change Council Sponsors Group as described in this report; and
  7. Confirm Councillor King’s participation on the Ottawa Climate Action Fund (OCAF) Advisory Board for the 2022-2026 Term of Council.

15.

Planning and Housing Committee Report 7

15.1

Minister’s Zoning Order – 4085 Strandherd Drive

File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0053 - Barrhaven West (Ward3)

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Receive and approve this report including the City’s response to the Minister’s Zoning Order request regarding 4085 Strandherd Drive, as shown in Document 2; 
  2. Direct the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development to submit the City’s response to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with regard to the Minister’s Zoning Order for 4085 Strandherd Drive.

16.

Transit Commission Report 4

16.1

Light Rail Regulatory Monitor and Compliance Officer Annual Report for 2022

File Number: ACS2023-OCC-GEN-0001 - City Wide

• Commission Recommendation

  That Council receive the Light Rail Regulatory Monitor and Compliance Officer Annual Report, attached as Document 1.

16.2

Light Rail Regulatory Monitor Compliance Officer Contract

File Number: ACS2023-CMR-OCM-0004 - City Wide

• Commission Recommendations

  1. That Council approve that the contract for the Light Rail Regulatory Monitor and Compliance Officer for Confederation Line be renewed for a further five-year term on terms and conditions as set out in this report and delegate the authority to the Interim City Manager to execute the contract renewal on behalf of the City; and
  2. That Council direct the Interim City Manager to bring a further report to the Transit Commission and Council to recommend any changes to the existing Confederation Line Light Rail System Regulatory Framework in Q3 2023.

17.

Transportation Committee Report 4

17.1

Transportation Master Plan – Part 1

File No. ACS2023-PRE-TP-0001 – City-Wide

• Committee recommendations as amended

  That Council:

  1. Approve the Transportation Master Plan Policies as attached in Document 1 and as described in this report;
  2. Direct staff to advance the actions identified in Document 1 through the mechanisms described in this report;
  3. Approve the Active Transportation Projects as identified in Document 3;
  4. Approve the use of the Transit and Road Project Prioritization Frameworks described in Document 4 for prioritization of projects in the Transportation Master Plan Capital Infrastructure Plan;
  5. Approve the Updated Rural Active Transportation Network and Cross-Town Bikeways Network as attached in Document 5
  6. Approve that the following language be added to the policy 8-5 “Expand the Catchment of Rapid Transit Through Improved Walking Cycling Connections to Stations.” There shall be a designated walk route to LRT stations including sidewalks on at least one side of local streets, and on both sides of the street for arterials, major collectors, and collectors;
  7. Approve that consideration be given to prioritizing active transportation improvements for sections of Carling Ave that connect equity priority neighbourhoods;
  8. Approve that the City Staff continue to work with the NCC and other stakeholders to improve and expand the Winter Cycling Network, where practical, including interprovincial crossings and in particular connections that facilitate access to rapid transit; and,
  9. Approve that per proposed project “O Train Crossing at Highway 417” in Document 3 “, staff undertake a feasibility study to provide a connection between the communities of Whitehaven and the Queensway Terrace North, and consider the possible re-use of the pedestrian bridge at the former Queensway Transitway Station for this purpose, in consultation with the MTO and the NCC as appropriate.
  10. Direct staff to ensure that the Metcalfe Loop and the Greely Loop are included in future planning regarding the Transportation Master Plan as being part of the City cycling network; and
      1. that through the inclusion of these Loops in the cycling network, staff evaluate other opportunities for loops and cycling networks in rural villages; and
      2. that staff identify opportunities to ensure connectivity between rural villages, in addition to the connectivity present within rural villages.

18.

Community and Social Services

18.1

2023-26 Allocation of Provincial Homelessness Prevention Program Funding

ACS2023-CSS-GEN-0005 - Citywide

• Report recommendation: 

  That City Council receive this report for information on the City of Ottawa’s 2023-2026 provincial Homelessness Prevention Program funding allocation.  

19.

Bulk Consent Agenda

19.1

Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 3

19.1.1

City of Ottawa becoming signatory to the Montreal Pledge on Biodiversity

File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0048 - City-wide

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Approve that the City move forward with signing the Montréal Pledge on biodiversity; and
  2. Direct that staff continue their efforts to implement policies and programs supporting the 15 commitments in the Montréal Pledge on biodiversity and report back as further resources be deemed necessary.

19.2

Planning and Housing Committee Report 7

19.2.1

Zoning By-law Amendment - 1420 Richmond Road, 365 Forest Street and 2583 and 2589 Bond Street

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0034 - Bay (7)

• Committee recommendation, as amended

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1420 Richmond Road, 365 Forest Street and 2583 and 2589 Bond Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a maximum height of 41 metres and amended performance standards for the development of two 12-storey buildings, as detailed in Document 2, as revised.

19.3

City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions

19.3.1

Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of April 12, 2023

ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0058 - Citywide

• Report Recommendation

  That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of April 12, 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 1-4.

20.

In Camera Items

21.

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. 

22.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• Moved by G. Darouze
  Seconded by S. Menard

23.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

24.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

25.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

25.1

Three Readings

• 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. 2020-340 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the protection of municipal trees and municipal natural areas in the City of Ottawa and trees on private property in the urban area of the City of Ottawa, and to repeal By-laws 2009-200 and 2006-279.

  b)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate Right of Way patios on City highways and to repeal By-law No. 2017-92.

  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.

  d)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Antonio Farley Street and cours du Lévrier Walk on Plan 4M-1710 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

  e)    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 3 Lyall St (the "benefitting property").

  f)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1420 Richmond Road, 365 Forest Street, and 2583 and 2589 Bond Street.

  g)   A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from lands known municipally as 388 and 400 Albert Street, 156 and 160 Lyon Street.

   

26.

Confirmation By-law

• That the following by-law be read and passed:

  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 26 April 2023.

27.

Inquiries

28.

Adjournment

• That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 26 April be adjourned.

• The meeting adjourned at _____ pm.