Ottawa City Council

Agenda

Meeting #:

40

Date:

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Time:

10:00 A.m. - 2:00 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.

National Anthem

4.

Roll Call

5.

Confirmation of Minutes

5.1

Minutes of the Council meeting of 25 June 2024

5.2

In Camera Minutes (distributed separately) of the Council meeting of June 25, 2024

6.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

7.

Communications

7.1

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications

7.2

Petitions

• Petition received containing the signatures of 30 individuals requesting Ottawa City Council that Schouten Drive be repaved.

8.

Regrets

No regrets were filed. 

9.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Moved by R. King
  Seconded by L. Johnson

10.

Postponements and Deferrals

Deferred from the City Council meeting of 25 June, 2024

10.1

Motion – Councillor R. Brockington - Council Motion - Banning of Organic Waste from Landfills

File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0063 - City-Wide

• Committee Recommendation(s) as amended:

  That Council approve that staff in Solid Waste Services are directed to work with Councillor Brockington as the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) representative for the City and AMO staff to advocate to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for the ban on organics from landfill across the Province be advanced as a priority by or before 2030.

11.

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 15

11.1

Motion – Councillor Brown - Speed Limit Coherence (Ashton Station Road)

ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0067 - Rideau-Jock (21)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve that staff be directed to draft a by-law identical to that drafted by the Township of Beckwith that would enable the implementation of a 40 km/hr posted speed limit on Ashton Station Road from Ormrod Road to Beckwith 9th Line Road.

12.

Audit Committee Report 7

12.1

Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Agile Audit of the Lansdowne 2.0 Redevelopment - Sprint 1

File No. ACS2024-OAG-BVG-007 - City-wide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council consider and approve the recommendations.

13.

Built Heritage Committee Report 16

Rising from the Built Heritage Committee meeting of July 9, 2024

13.1

Application to alter 259 Clemow Avenue, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Clemow-Monkland Driveway and Linden Terrace Heritage Conservation District

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0053 – Capital (Ward 17)

The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on September 1, 2024.

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Approve the application to alter 259 Clemow Avenue according to plans prepared by Shean Architects, dated May 15, 2024 with the following conditions to be cleared prior to the issuance of a building permit; 
     
     1. Increasing the setback to ensure that the entire side yard addition is set back a minimum of 1.4m from the front facade; 
     2. Revising the conservation approach to the historic building, with particular reference to the windows and porch elements to ensure that the proposal meets the requirements of the Heritage Conservation District Plan; 
     3. Providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval;
     4. Providing a copy of the building permit plans to heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed changes; 
  2. Delegate the authority for minor design changes and clearance of conditions to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development and Building Services Department; 
  3. Approve the issuance of a heritage permit with a two-year expiry from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council; 
  4. Direct that the report be submitted to Council for consideration at its meeting of July 10, 2024 pursuant to Subsection 35(7) of the Procedure By-law. 

13.2

Application to Alter the Aberdeen Pavilion, 1000 Exhibition Way, a property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0055 - Capital (17) 

The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on September 1, 2024.

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council :

  1. Approve the application to alter the Aberdeen Pavilion, 1000 Exhibition Way, according to plans prepared by RMA+SH Architects, dated June 7, 2024, conditional upon:
     
     1. The implementation of the conservation approach identified in the Description of Proposed Work attached as Document 3 and further detailed in the Conservation Elevations attached as Document 4.
     2. The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by heritage staff.
  2. Delegate the authority for minor design changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development and Building Services Department
  3. Approve the issuance of a heritage permit with a three-year expiry date from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
  4. Direct that the report be submitted to Council for consideration at its meeting of July 10, 2024 pursuant to Subsection 35(7) of the Procedure By-law.

13.3

The Designation of 85 Primrose Avenue East, 755 Somerset Street West, and 90 Primrose Avenue East/96 Empress Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0035 - Somerset (Ward 14)

• Committee recommendation(s) as amended

  That Council:

  1. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 85 Primrose Avenue East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.
  2. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 755 Somerset Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value included in Document 7.
  3. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 90 Primrose Avenue East/96 Empress Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value included in Document 9 (as amended).
  4. Suspend the notice required under Subsections 29(3) and 34(1) of the Procedure By-law to consider this report at the July 10, 2024 Council meeting in order to complete the legislative process associated with this report within a timely manner.

13.4

Designation of Cherry House, at 257 Clarence Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0058 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 257 Clarence Street, the Cherry House, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4.
  2. Suspend the notice required under Subsections 29(3) and 34(1) of the Procedure By-law to consider this report at the July 10, 2024, Council meeting in order to complete the legislative process associated with this report within a timely manner.

13.5

Designation of St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 206 Montréal Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0024 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 206 Montréal Road, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5. 
  2. Suspend the notice required under Subsections 29(3) and 34(1) of the Procedure By-law to consider this report at the July 10, 2024 Council meeting in order to complete the legislative process associated with this report within a timely manner. 

13.6

Designation of 50 Carruthers Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0049 - Kitchissippi (Ward 15)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Vachon House, 50 Carruthers Avenue, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, attached as Document 5.
  2. Suspend the notice required under Subsections 29(3) and 34(1) of the Procedure By-law to consider this report at the July 10, 2024 Council meeting in order to complete the legislative process associated with this report within a timely manner.

13.7

Designation of Lemieux Island Water Purification Plant, 1 Onigam Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0005 - Kitchissippi (Ward 15)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Lemieux Island Water Purification Plant, 1 Onigam Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5. 
  2. Suspend the notice required under Subsections 29(3) and 34(1) of the Procedure By-law to consider this report at the July 10, 2024, Council meeting in order to complete the legislative process associated with this report within a timely manner. 

14.

Community Services Committee Report 10

14.1

Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy Update

File No. ACS2024-CSS-GEN-008 – City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council receive the information outlined in this report.

14.2

Municipal Commemoration and Commemorative Naming Policies

File No. ACS2024-RCF-GEN-0006 – City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Approve the Municipal Commemoration Policy attached as Document 1 and the new Commemorative Naming Policy as detailed in Document 3, and outlined in this report; and
  2. Approve the Commemoration Policy Working Group Terms of Reference attached as Document 2; and
  3. Delegate the authority to the General Manager of Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services (RCFS), in consultation with the General Manager responsible for the asset being commemoratively named, to approve minor commemorative naming applications that primarily have local or ward interest; and
  4. Delegate the authority to the General Manager of RCFS to make minor administrative amendments to the Municipal Commemoration and Commemorative Naming policies including adding to the list of eligible assets for commemoration, and to make minor edits to commemorative names approved by Council or under delegated authority to account for minor errors such as spelling, punctuation, or military abbreviations.

14.3

Vanier Culture in Action Cultural Revitalization Plan

File No. ACS2024-RCF-GEN-0004 – City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve the Vanier Culture in Action Plan.

15.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 16

15.1

Affordable Housing Qualification and Property Tax Relief – Municipal Housing Facility By-law

File No. ACS2024-FCS-REV-0003 City wide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve:

  A revised Municipal Housing Facilities By-law as described in this report and attached as Document 4, which includes:

  1. Update to the definition of affordable housing, for the purpose of Municipal Capital Facilities designations and associated property tax exemptions as described in this report,
  2. Requires that savings from tax exemptions be reinvested into affordable housing as outlined in this report; and,
  3. Administrative updates to the by-law as outlined in the report.

15.2

Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits – Information and Options

File No. ACS2024-OCC-GEN-0011 - Citywide

• Committee recommendation(s) as amended

  That Council :

  1. Receive this report for information; and
  2. Approve policy framework updates to prohibit Members of Council from soliciting and/or facilitating voluntary donations to the City of Ottawa in accordance with Option 2 as described in the staff report titled, “Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits – Information and Options,” by amending the Donations to the City for Community Benefit Policy as set out in Document 6 of the staff report; and
  3. Direct staff to:
     1. Review the potential effects of adopting a community benefits framework for the City of Ottawa, as described in this motion, as well as any measures that would be required for the City to implement such a framework; and
     2. Include in this review the experiences to date of relevant municipalities that have a community benefits framework in place, and a consideration of which city department(s) would lead implementation of a community benefit framework in Ottawa should one be pursued; and
     3. Report back to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee and City Council no later than the end of Q4 2025. 

   

15.3

Direction for New Aquatic Sports Centre

File No. ACS2024-RCF-GEN-0003 - Citywide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1.  Approve that the City enter into commercially confidential non-binding negotiations with Carleton University for a partnership to fund, develop, manage and operate a new joint Aquatic Sports Centre including a 50 meter and 25 meter pool; and  
  2. Direct the General Manager of Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services to undertaken negotiations and report back to the appropriate standing committee and Council with the outcome of negotiations, and if appropriate, with recommendations for a partnership, including facility design, required capital and operating commitments, operating model, a proposed ownership or tenancy commitment, and operational agreements necessary to proceed in partnership with Carleton University for the joint development of a new Aquatic Sports Center; and
  3. Approve the expenditure of up to of $150,000 from IO#909846 Indoor Major Aquatic Facility - 50M Pool 2027 as the City’s contribution to the preliminary design and cost estimation of the joint facility required to achieve a negotiated proposal for Council consideration.

15.4

Acquisition of 1754 St. Joseph Boulevard for Transitional Housing

File No. ACS2024-SI-HSI-0011 - Orléans West-Innes (2)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Approve the acquisition as described in the report for the purchase of the fee simple interest in lands and premises known municipally as 1754 St. Joseph Boulevard, shown as Parcel 1 on Document 1 attached being the “St. Joseph Blvd. Lands,” from the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa for $11 million plus applicable taxes and closing costs (estimated at $350,000).
  2. Delegate authority to the Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services to enter into, conclude, execute, amend, and implement on behalf of the City, the Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of the “St. Joseph Blvd. Lands,” as described in this report.

16.

Planning and Housing Committee Report 30

16.1

Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 265 Catherine Street

ACS2024-PRE-PS-0055 - Somerset (14)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve:

  1. An amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2C, for 265 Catherine Street, to permit a mixed-use development including three high-rise towers up to 32, 34, and 36 storeys, respectively, and land for a new public park, subject to the criteria of an area specific policy, as detailed in Document 2.
  2. An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as amended, for 265 Catherine Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a mixed-use development including three high-rise towers up to 32, 34, and 36 storeys, respectively, and land for a new public park, as detailed in Document 3.
     

16.2

Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 3030 St. Joseph Boulevard

ACS2024-PDB-PS-0084 - Orléans East-Cumberland (1)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve:

  1. An amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2A, Orléans Corridor Secondary Plan, for 3030 St. Joseph Boulevard, as shown in Document 1, to remove Section 6.1 (58) “3030 St. Joseph Boulevard - maximum building height is 16-storeys”, as detailed in Document 2, to permit a high-rise building. 
  2. An amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3030 St. Joseph Boulevard for the lands shown in Document 1 to amend the exception and schedule AM3[2705]S438 to permit an 18-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Documents  3 and 4.
     

16.3

Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 70 and 80 Woodridge Crescent

ACS2024-PDB-PS-0058 - Bay (7)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. approve an amendment to the Official Plan for 70 and 80 Woodridge Crescent, as shown in Document 1, to permit high-rise mixed-use development with a maximum height of 40 storeys and public realm improvements as detailed in Document 2.
  2. approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 70 and 80 Woodridge Crescent, as shown in Document 1, to permit high-rise mixed-use development with a maximum height of 40 storeys as detailed in Document 3.
     

17.

Planning and Housing Committee Report 31

Rising from the Planning and Housing Committee meeting of July 9, 2024 

17.1

Front Ending Report – Design and Construction, Gloucester Urban Community Interim Pond 2, Sanitary Sewer and Oversizing of Storm Sewer

ACS2024-PDB-PS-0085 - Orléans South-Navan (19)

• Committee Recommendation(s), as amended

  That Council:

  1. Authorize the City and delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services Department, to enter into a Front-Ending Agreement with Ashcroft Homes Eastboro Inc., which provide for the repayment of the design and construction associated with the Gloucester Urban Community Interim Pond 2, related sanitary sewer and oversizing of the storm sewer to a total upset limit of $30,213,280 (inclusive of construction, applicable land, contingency, engineering and project management amounts) plus applicable taxes in accordance with the Front-Ending Agreement Principles and Policy set forth in Documents 2 (as amended by Motion PHC 2024-31-01) and 3 and with the final form and content being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, distributed as follows:
     
     1. Upset limit for construction and land costs for Interim Pond 2 of $15,283,166 plus applicable taxes 
     2. Upset limit for Sanitary Sewer of $6,820,712 plus applicable taxes and
     3. Upset limit for Storm Sewer Oversizing of $8,109,402 plus applicable taxes. 
  2. Authorize the financial disbursement to reimburse the design and construction costs incurred by the above pursuant to the execution of the Front-Ending Agreement to an upset limit of $30,213,280 (inclusive of construction, applicable land, contingency, engineering and project management amounts) plus applicable taxes and in accordance with the reimbursement schedule set out in said agreement. 
  3. Authorize the financial disbursement to reimburse for the sanitary sewer based on the following scenarios:
     
     1. If Navan Road is reopened within six months and the storm sewer is in-service with all deficiencies having been addressed within six months of the commencement of work, the City will pay four per cent interest per annum from the date of the adoption of a development charge by-law that incorporates the sanitary sewer at the above cost $6,820,712 to March 31, 2027
     2. If Navan Road is not opened within six months or the storm sewer is not in- service within six months of the commencement of work, no interest is payable and the payment in respect of the sanitary sewer shall be $6,820,712 on March 31, 2027. 
  4. Approval in principle for a payment of $1,853,290 per hectare ($750,000 per acre), plus applicable taxes, of land for the Ultimate Stormwater Pond 2.
  5. Delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning Development and Building Services to approve the temporary closure of Navan Road to facilitate the construction of the works associated with this report.
  6. Suspend the notice required under Subsections 29(3) and 34(1) of the Procedure By-law to consider this report at the July 10, 2024, Council meeting in order for the recommendations to be considered in a timely manner.

18.

Transportation Committee Report 13

18.1

Kitchissippi Parking Study Update

File No.  ACS2024-PWD-RPS-0003 - Kitchissippi (15) Bay (7)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Approve the introduction of paid on-street parking in Westboro and Wellington West as outlined in this report.
  2. Receive, for information, the Kitchissippi Parking Study Update as attached as Document 1 and the recommendations unrelated to the implementation of paid parking as contained in this report.

18.2

Parking Services 2023 Annual Report

File No. ACS2024-PWD-RPS-0002 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Affirm the allocation funding method and updated parameters for the Parking Initiatives Grant Program amounts as outlined in this report; and
  2. Retain the full current balance of the Parking Reserve Fund to accommodate for future planned Capital Program Plan spending 

18.3

Councillor Gower - Fernbank Area Speed Reduction

File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0059 - Stittsville (6)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council recommend that all sections of Abbott Street East, Cope Drive, Rouncey Road, and Cranesbill Road, located between Terry Fox Drive and Robert Grant Avenue and with a posted speed limit of 50km/h, be reduced to 40km/h. 

19.

Bulk Consent Agenda

19.1

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 15

19.1.1

Zoning By-law Amendment – Part of 2824 Goodstown Road

ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0018 - Rideau-Jock (21)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 2824 Goodstown Road, as shown in Document 1, to prohibit residential development on the retained lands, as detailed in Document 2.
  

19.1.2

Quaile Municipal Drain – Report Findings and Recommendations and Appointment of Engineer for Supplemental Study and Report

ACS2024-IWS-WL-0007 - Osgoode (20)  

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Receive the memo regarding the Quinn Branch of the Quaile Municipal Drain under Section 65 of the Drainage Act for information.
  2. Appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng., of Robinson Consultants Inc. under Section 78 of the Drainage Act to prepare a new report to accommodate the land use and drainage boundary changes within the existing Quaile Municipal Drain drainage area. 

19.1.3

Cassidy Municipal Drain – Appointment of Engineer

ACS2024-IWS-WL-0006 - Osgoode (20)  

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng of Robinson Consultants Inc. as the Engineer of record to prepare a report under: 

  1. Section 78(1) of the Drainage Act to inform Council on the current status of the Cassidy Municipal Drain and whether one or more of the projects listed under subsection 78(1.1) is required for the better use, maintenance or repair of the drainage works or lands or roads.
  2. Section 8(1) of the Drainage Act in response to a petition received under Section 4 of the Drainage Act, as described in this report. 
     

19.2

Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 16

19.2.1

Thunderbird Management Service Inc Lease and Operating Agreement

File No. ACS2024-RCF-GEN-0005 - Citywide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an interest rate reduction in the Lease and Operating Agreement with Thunderbird Management Service Inc for the domed field facility at Hornet’s Nest, 1660 Bearbrook Road. 

19.2.2

Land Exchange Agreement and Disposal– Portion of Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard for a Portion of 1015 Tweddle Road

File No. ACS2024-SI-HSI-0004 - Orléans East-Cumberland (1)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Approve the sale of the land described in Recommendation 2.a. to 1009 Trim Road Inc. in exchange for lands owned by 1009 Trim Road Inc. described in Recommendation 2.b. as well as $276,148.00, pursuant to a Land Exchange Agreement that has been received. 
  2. Delegate authority to the Director, Housing Solutions and Investments to enter, conclude, execute, amend, and implement, on behalf of the City, the Property Acquisition and Disposal Agreement in the form of a Land Exchange with 1009 Trim Road Inc. as follows:
     1. City to convey to 1009 Trim Road Inc. a portion of the Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard right-of-way, described as Part of Lot 30, Concession 1OS Cumberland, containing an area of 1,381.8 metres² (14,873.57 ft²) and shown as Part 1 on draft 4R-plan in Schedule A attached hereto, subject to any easements that may be required, and having a market value of Five hundred nineteen thousand and eighty-eight ($519,088.00) dollars; 
     2. 1009 Trim Road Inc. to convey to the City a portion of lands known municipally as 1015 Tweddle Road, described as Part of Lot 30, Concession 1OS Cumberland, containing an area of approximately 646.7 metres² (6,961.02 feet²), subject to final survey and shown as Parts 4 and 5 on draft 4R-plan in Schedule A attached hereto, and having a market value of Two hundred forty-two thousand, nine hundred and forty ($242,940.00) dollars; and
     3. 1009 Trim Road Inc. to pay to the City the difference in market value between the lands referred to in Recommendation 2.a. and 2.b., being the amount of Two hundred seventy-six thousand, one hundred and forty-eight ($276,148.00) dollars.

19.3

Planning and Housing Committee Report 30

19.3.1

Zoning By-law Amendment – 10 Empress Avenue North

ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0017 - Somerset (14)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 10 Empress Avenue North, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the site from Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UD to Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UD, Urban Exception XXXX to facilitate the development of a four-storey apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

19.4

Transportation Committee Report 13

19.4.1

On-street Parking Rate Changes

File No.  ACS2024-PWD-RPS-0001 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Receive, for information, the on-street rate changes due to inflationary increases and the implementation of a demand-based pricing model;
  2. Receive, for information, the Implementation Plan for current rate changes and the demand-based parking model in supporting Document 2  
     
     

19.5

City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions

19.5.1

Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of June 25, 2024

File No: ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0069 - Citywide

• Report Recommendation

  That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of June 25, 2024, 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

20.1

Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) - Legal Update

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.

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 Subsection 13(1)(e) and (f) of City Council’s Procedure By-Law. As such, this matter will not be reported out.

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 R. King
  Seconded by L. Johnson

23.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

23.1

Temporary Signs on Bank St. in Ward 22 during Construction

• Moved by S. Desroches
  Seconded by G. Darouze

  WHEREAS major construction on Bank Street will commence on July 2, 2024, and continue in various forms for 3 years, with access to businesses being challenging; and

  WHEREAS access to businesses operating in the construction zone along Bank Street in Ward 22 between and including 4540 Bank Street to 4836 Bank Street will be negatively impacted; and

  WHEREAS the Temporary Sign By-law (No. 2004-239, as amended) requires the issuance of temporary sign permits for purposes of advertising for businesses, where there is a fee for each permit and a limit of four (4) permits, valid for thirty (30) days each, in one (1) calendar year, as well as other associated regulations; and

  WHEREAS some businesses are seeking relief from the permit fee and permit number limit requirements of the by-law under the circumstances;   

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve that businesses located on Bank Street between and including 4540 Bank Street to 4836 Bank Street may be issued one (1) permit at the approved fee to be valid for a full calendar year until construction in the part of Bank Street is complete.     

23.2

Motion to Support a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income for Canadians

Note: The Kavanagh/Carr Motion of which Notice was previously given at the 25 June, 2024, City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law.

• Moved by T. Kavanagh
  Seconded by M. Carr

  WHEREAS, a Basic Income Guarantee program for people over the age of 17 in Canada would meet basic human needs by ensuring the security of a minimum income level, regardless of employment status; and

  WHEREAS, a Basic Income Guarantee program would help to reduce poverty and improve income security in Canada and address the related negative social and economic impacts on the health of our most vulnerable populations; and

  WHEREAS, income-based policy measures are necessary to effectively reduce household food insecurity, which is associated with many negative physical and mental health outcomes, and is experienced by 1 in 7 households in Ottawa (as outlined in a report received at the November 2023 Ottawa Board of Health meeting); and

  WHEREAS, a Basic Income Guarantee program can complement existing social support systems in Canada, in the form of longstanding programs like the Canada Child Benefit and the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors, which have demonstrated positive impacts on basic income recipients, economies, and our greater society; and

  WHEREAS, the Ontario Basic Income Pilot project, that was tested in the Hamilton area, Thunder Bay area and Lindsay between 2017 and 2019, saw 4,000 eligible applicants receive basic income and report positive outcomes, including the alleviation of food and housing insecurity, improved physical and mental health, financial stability, social equity and increased access to employment opportunities; and

  WHEREAS, Bill S-233, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income was referred to and currently being considered by the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance after passing second reading in April 2023; and

  WHEREAS Bill C-223, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income was read a second time and remains in the Order of Precedence in the House of Commons after an initial debate in May 2024; and

  WHEREAS, the call for a Basic Income Guarantee program in Canada is being made by many other municipalities in Ontario and beyond; and

  WHEREAS, a Basic Income Guarantee program would align with public health priorities, including to seek to address negative impacts of poverty and improve access to healthcare and potentially reduce healthcare costs, enabling people to afford preventive care and timely treatments while preventing more costly healthcare interventions, leading to better overall population health; and

  WHEREAS, the Ottawa Board of Health has recognized that income is one of the most important social determinants of health, and relates to many other determinants including education and literacy, healthy behaviors, inadequate housing, and employment conditions; and

  WHEREAS on the Ottawa Board of Health on June 17, 2024, approved a resolution supporting the concept of a Basic Income Guarantee for all people over the age of 17 in Canada to help combat low income and economic vulnerability within our community, and calling upon upon the federal and the provincial governments to collaborate on the introduction and implementation of a national Basic Income Guarantee program for all people over the age of 17 in Canada; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ottawa City Council supports the advocacy of the Ottawa Board of Health in support of this legislation and the passage of Senate Bill S-233 and House Bill C-223.

24.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

25.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

26.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

26.1

Three Readings

• Moved by R. King
  Seconded by L. Johnson

  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 impose special annual drainage rates upon lands in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act, R.S.O 1990, c.T.8.
  b.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at croissant de la Pétanque Crescent on Plan 4M-1678 as being exempt from Part Lot Control
  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 levy an annual amount upon colleges and universities for the year 2024.
  e.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre for the year 2024.
  f.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon public hospitals or provincial mental health facilities for the year 2024.
  g.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon provincial education institutions for the year 2024.
  h.    A by-law to provide for municipal housing facilities and repeal by-law 2006-001
  i.    A by-law to amend By-law 2014-431 respecting the OCHC Municipal Housing Project Facilities and Tax Exemption
  j.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Churchill Avenue North).                                   
  k.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at cours Confluence Walk, rang Convenire Row, place Dignity Place, avenue Establish Avenue, voie Esteem Way, bois Glissade Grove and Gerry Lalonde Drive on Plan 4M-1742 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  l.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Central and East Downtown Core Secondary Plan within Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add site-specific policies to lands known municipally as 265 Catherine Street
  m.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 265 Catherine Street. 
  n.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 10 Empress Avenue North. 
  o.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 2C of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase maximum building heights and add site-specific policies to lands known municipally as 70 and 80 Woodridge Crescent. 
  p.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 70 and 80 Woodridge Crescent. 
  q.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of lands known municipally as 2824 Goodstown Road. 
  r.     A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Orléans Corridor Secondary Plan within Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add a site-specific policy to lands known municipally as 3030 St-Joseph Boulevard.
  s.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 3030 St-Joseph Boulevard. 
  t.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from the lands known municipally as 299 (291) Carling Avenue. 
  u.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from part of the lands known municipally as 2388 Colonial Road and 3338 Dunning Road.
  

27.

Confirmation By-law

• Moved by R. King
  Seconded by L. Johnson

  That the following by-law be read and passed:

  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 10 July 2024.

28.

Inquiries

29.

Adjournment

• That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 10 July 2024 be adjourned.