Ottawa City Council

Minutes

Meeting #:
41
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, and by electronic participation

1.
Call to order and moment of reflection

 

The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on Wednesday, 4 September 2024 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Mayor, Mark Sutcliffe, presided over the meeting from Council Chambers with some Members attending in person and the remaining Members participating remotely by Zoom.

Mayor Sutcliffe led Council in a 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.

This draft Minutes document contains a summary of the disposition of items and actions taken at the meeting.  This document does not include all of the text that will be included in the final Minutes, such as the record of written submissions. Recorded votes and dissents contained in this draft Minutes document are draft until the Minutes of the meeting are confirmed by the Committee.  The final draft Minutes will be published with the agenda for the next regular Council meeting and, once confirmed, will replace this document.

3.
National Anthem

 

The National Anthem was performed by the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus.

4.
Roll Call

 

All Members of Council were present.

5.
Confirmation of Minutes

 

6.
Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

 

No Declarations of Interest were filed. 

7.
Communications

 

The communications were received.

7.1
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications

This item has attachments. 
1.AMO Policy Update - 30 Jul 2024.pdf
2.AMO Policy Update - 7 Aug 2024.pdf
3.AMO Policy Update -13 Aug 2024.pdf
4.AMO Policy Update - 23 Aug 2024.pdf

The communications from AMO were received.

7.2
Responses to Inquiries

 

7.3
Other communications received

 

7.3.1
By-law Authorizing the Making of an Application to Expropriate Property Interests Required for the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project, including the Richmond Road Complete Street improvements

This item has attachments. 
1.2024 08 30 - Memo to Council - 917 Richmond EN_final.pdf
2.2024 08 30 - Memo to Council - 917 Richmond FR_final.pdf
3.Document 1 - DRAFT BY-LAW APPLICATION TO EXPROPRIATE (917 RICHMOND RD).pdf

7.3.2
Petitions

 
  • Petition received containing the signatures of 39 people requesting that Ottawa City Council not narrow the Drouin Avenue Roadway at North River Road or at any other point.
  • Petition received containing the signatures of 629 people that they object to the Fitzroy BESS project put forward by Evolugen to request that Council deny the Municipal Support Resolution.
  • Petition received containing the signatures of 24 people requesting that Ottawa City Council properly pave Mooney Avenue.             
  • Petition received containing the signatures of 55 people requesting that Ottawa City Council designate Duncairn Avenue as One-Sided Parking only and the installation of One-Sided parking signs.

 

8.
Regrets

 

No regrets were filed. 

9.
Motion to Introduce Reports

 
  • Motion No.2024-41-xx
    Moved byL. Johnson
    Seconded byA. Hubley

    That Planning and Housing Committee Report 32, and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 30, 2024” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of July 10, 2024” be received and considered.

    Carried

10.
City Manager's Office

 

10.1
Update on key financial challenges and operational reviews

 
  • Motion No.2024-41-xx
    Moved byL. Dudas
    Seconded byJ. Leiper

    WHEREAS the federal government is the largest landowner in Ottawa, holding dozens of properties throughout the city, particularly in the downtown core; and

    WHEREAS the federal government does not pay property taxes but instead pays Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILTs) that are meant to represent a similar amount; and

    WHEREAS the federal government unilaterally determines the value and classification of its properties, and has reduced its payments to the city from $194 million in 2016 to $164 million today; and

    WHEREAS this shortfall has placed a significant financial burden on Ottawa's local taxpayers, who are forced to make up the difference to fund essential city services; and

    WHEREAS Ottawa's public transit system is facing an annual operating shortfall of $140 million due to a decline in ridership and fare revenue, resulting in part from the federal government's shift to more remote work; and

    WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has continued to invest in public transit, increasing OC Transpo’s budget by 27% in the past five years despite a 30% decline in passenger traffic; and

    WHEREAS the Ontario government pays either the entire capital cost or almost the entire capital cost of major transit projects in Toronto, Hamilton, Mississauga, and Brampton, while paying roughly 22% of the capital cost of Ottawa projects, despite having agreed to pay 33%, leaving the city of Ottawa paying more than 50%; and

    WHEREAS municipalities across Canada, including through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), have been advocating for a new fiscal framework that better reflects the financial realities of cities today; and

    WHEREAS the City of Ottawa faces unique challenges as the nation’s capital, which necessitate specific considerations and equitable treatment from the federal and provincial governments to ensure the sustainability of its finances and public services; and

    WHEREAS the Mayor has been actively advocating for fairness in PILTs and for sustainable transit funding, urging other levels of government to recognize and address the unique challenges Ottawa faces; and

    WHEREAS effective advocacy requires sufficient resources, including enhanced intergovernmental relations capabilities, to ensure the City of Ottawa can fully engage with provincial and federal counterparts on these critical issues;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council endorses the objectives of the Fairness for Ottawa campaign and will work together to advocate for Ottawa’s fair share of funding from other levels of government; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor work with the LRFP Transit Working Group, the Chair and Vice Chair of Transit Commission, Councillor Tierney as the Council Member on FCM Board, and Councillor Brockington as the Council Member on AMO Board, to advise and promote the objectives of the campaign, and help staff identify opportunities to communicate the objectives of the campaign to the public and to federal and provincial partners; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and the City Manager be directed to continue to engage with their provincial and federal counterparts for Ottawa’s fair share.

    For (24)M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Kavanagh, T. Tierney, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, S. Menard, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, L. Johnson, S. Devine, J. Bradley, S. Plante, A. Troster, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe
    Carried (24 to 0)

11.
Office of the City Clerk

 

12.
Planning and Housing Committee Report 32

 

12.1
Zoning By-law Amendment – 2973, 2983, 3053 and 3079 Navan Road and 2690 Pagé Road

This item has attachments. 
1.1 - (Cover) - ACS2024-PDB-PS-0063 - OPA and ZBLA – 973, 2983, 3053 and 3079 Navan Road.pdf
2.1 - ACS2024-PDB-PS-0063 (revised) - 2983, 3053 and 3079 Navan Road.pdf

File No.  ACS2024-PDB-PS-0063 - Orléans South-Navan (19)

  • Committee recommendation(s)

    That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2973, 2983, 3053 and 3079 Navan Road and 2690 Pagé Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit a subdivision with a mix of residential and commercial uses, as detailed in Document 2.

    Carried

12.2
Zoning By-law Amendment – 6001 and 6005 Renaud Road

This item has attachments. 
1.(Cover) - ACS2024-PDB-PS-0060 - OPA and ZBLA – 6001 and 6005 Renaud Road.pdf
2.ACS2024-PDB-PS-0060 - Zoning By-law Amendment - 6001 and 6005 Renaud Road.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0060 - Orléans South-Navan (19)

  • Committee recommendation(s)

    That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 6001 and 6005 Renaud Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit stacked dwelling units, as detailed in Document 2.

    Carried

12.3
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 30 Cleary Avenue

This item has attachments. 
1.(Cover) - ACS2024-PDB-PS-0060 - 30 Cleary Avenue.pdf
2.ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0011 - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 30 Cleary Avenue.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0011 - Bay (7)

  • Committee recommendation(s)

    That Council approve:

    1. An amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2A – Urban Secondary Plans, Sherbourne and New Orchard Secondary Plan, Policy 17(a) to replace the transition zone requirement with a requirement for 10.5 metre and 14 metre setbacks from an abutting low-rise residential zone for mid- and high-rise buildings, respectively, as detailed in Document 2;
    2. An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as amended, for 30 Cleary Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit a six-storey mid rise building and a 16-storey high-rise building, as detailed in Document 3 and 4.
    Carried

13.
Bulk Consent Agenda

 

13.1
Planning and Housing Committee Report 32

 

13.1.1
Zoning By-law Amendment – 381 Kent Street

This item has attachments. 
1.(Cover) - ACS2024-PDB-PS-0074 - OPA and ZBLA – 381 Kent Street .pdf
2.ACS2024-PDB-PS-0074 - Zoning By-law Amendment – 381 Kent Street AC MF.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0074 – Somerset (14)

  • Committee recommendation(s)

    That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 381 Kent Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine-storey, mid-rise residential use building, as detailed in Document 2.

    Carried

13.1.2
Application for Demolition and New Construction at 381 Kent Street, a Property Designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Centretown Heritage Conservation District

This item has attachments. 
1.Cover - Application for Demolition and New Construction at 381 Kent Street.pdf
2.Report - Application for 381 Kent Street.pdf
3.Document 5 - Site Plan.pdf
4.Document 6 - Elevations.pdf
5.Document 7 - Renderings.pdf
6.Document 8 - Heritage Impact Assessment.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0054 - Somerset (Ward 14)

  • Planning and Housing and Built Heritage Committee Recommendation(s)

    That Council:

    1. Approve the application for demolition at 381 Kent Street;
    2. Approve the application for new construction at 381 Kent Street according to plans prepared by Neuf Architects, dated September 5, 2023, conditional upon;
      1. The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Staff prior to the issuance of the building permit. 
      2. The applicant 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.
    3. Delegate the authority for minor design changes and clearance of conditions to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development and Building Services Department;
    4. Approve the issuance of a heritage permit with a three-year expiry from the date of issuances unless otherwise extended by Council.
    Carried

13.1.3
Zoning By-law Amendment – 9 Gurdwara Road

This item has attachments. 
1.(Cover) - ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0021 - 9 Gurdwara Road.pdf
2.ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0021 - Zoning By-law Amendment - 9 Gurdwara Road SW August 13.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0021 - Knoxdale-Merivale (9)

  • Committee recommendation(s)

    That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 9 Gurdwara Road, as shown in Document 1, to remove part of the existing exception prohibiting access from Prince of Wales Drive, as detailed in Document 2.

    Carried

13.2
City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions

 

13.2.1
Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of July 10, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Report_Summary of Submissions - Planning Matters approved July 10, 2024.pdf
2.Document 1 - OPA and ZBLA – 265 Catherine Street.pdf
3.Document 2 - Zoning By-law Amendment – 10 Empress Avenue North.pdf
4.Document 3 - OPA and ZBLA – 3030 St. Joseph Boulevard.pdf
5.Document 4 - OPA and ZBLA – 70 and 80 Woodridge Crescent.pdf

File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0077 - City-wide

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of July 10, 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.

    Carried

14.
In Camera Items

 

There were no in camera items.

15.
Motion to Adopt Reports

 
  • Motion No.2024-41-xx
    Moved byL. Johnson
    Seconded byR. King

    That Planning and Housing Committee Reports 32 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 30, 2024” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of July 10, 2024” be received and adopted as amended. 

    Carried

16.
Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

 

16.1
Commemorative Naming - Herbert and Estelle Brown

 

Note: The Plante/King Motion of which Notice was previously given at the 10 July, 2024, City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law.

  • Motion No.2024-41-xx
    Moved byS. Plante
    Seconded byR. King

    WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved 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 there is a lack of commemoration for historical black figures in Ottawa;

    WHEREAS Herbert and Estelle Brown hold special significance to the community of Ward 12 as the founders of Brown’s Cleaners and as pillars in the diaspora Caribbean community; and

    WHEREAS Black History Ottawa has indicated they wish to have dedicated public spaces to tell the stories of Black community leaders in Ottawa; and

    WHEREAS the name “Herbert and Estelle Brown” has been vetted through Emergency and Protective Services and does not pose any concerns with respect to name duplications;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the park formally known as ‘Besserer Park’, located at 615 Besserer Street, ON, K1N 6B1, be renamed the “Herbert and Estelle Brown Park”; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the, new park signs will come from the Councillor’s CIL account.

    For (21)M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Kavanagh, T. Tierney, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, G. Darouze, S. Menard, C. Kelly, L. Johnson, S. Devine, J. Bradley, S. Plante, A. Troster, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe
    Against (2)C. Curry, and D. Hill
    Carried (21 to 2)

17.
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

 

17.1
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

 
  • Motion No.2024-41-xx
    Moved byA. Troster
    Seconded byR. King

    That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

    WHEREAS The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will host the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics event;

    AND WHEREAS the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is an annual run that engages law enforcement worldwide championing acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities.

    WHEREAS The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is to occur on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

    WHEREAS rolling street closures conducted by Ottawa Police on Elgin Street between Argyle Avenue to Wellington Street, Wellington Street between Elgin Street to Bank Street, Bank Street between Wellington Street to Argyle Avenue and Argyle Avenue between Bank Street to Elgin Street is required to be closed to accommodate the event; and

    WHEREAS the on-street event set-up will commence at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024, and the event will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024; and

    WHEREAS the event take-down will commence at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2024;

    WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets By-law (2001-260) prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Elgin Street between Argyle Avenue to Wellington Street, Wellington Street between Elgin Street to Bank Street, Bank Street between Wellington Street to Argyle Avenue and Argyle Avenue between Bank Street to Elgin Street from 10:30 a.m.to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024 for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

     

    Carried

17.2
Orléans Ribfest & Poutine

 
  • Motion No.2024-41-xx
    Moved byM. Luloff
    Seconded byL. Dudas

    That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

    WHEREAS The Orléans Ribfest & Poutine is an outdoor festival promoting traditional, gourmet, exotic and different worlds of ribs, poutine and street foods featuring multiple food vendors, musicians and a craft beer garden; and

    WHEREAS The Orléans Ribfest & Poutine is to occur on Friday, September 13, 2024, through Sunday, September 15, 2024; and

    WHEREAS Centrum Boulevard from Brisebois Crescent to Prestone Drive is required to be closed to accommodate the festival and on-street festival set-up; and

    WHEREAS the on-street festival set-up will commence at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024, and the festival will begin operation at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024; and

    WHEREAS the on-street festival take-down will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024, and continue until 12 p.m. noon on Monday, September 16, 2024; and

    WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets By-law (2001-260) prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Centrum Boulevard from Brisebois Crescent to Prestone Drive from 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024, to 12 p.m. noon on Monday, September 16, 2024, for the Orléans Ribfest & Poutine, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

    Carried

17.3
Road Closure - Vegans Who Snack

 
  • Motion No.2024-41-xx
    Moved byJ. Leiper
    Seconded byA. Troster

    That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

    WHEREAS Byward Market District Authority will host the biannual Vegans Who Snack event;

    AND WHEREAS the Vegans Who Snack offers a mix of fresh produce and local vegan friendly food from businesses from Ottawa and surrounding area. This market also offers live music, entertainment, and a lively atmosphere, attracting locals and visitors alike.

    WHEREAS The Vegans Who Snack is to occur on Friday, September 6, 2024.

    WHEREAS Armstrong Street from Hamilton Avenue North to Parkdale Avenue and Hamilton Avenue North from Spencer Street to Wellington Street West is required to be closed to accommodate the market and setup; and

    WHEREAS the on-street market set-up will commence at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024, and the event will begin operation at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024; and

    WHEREAS the market take-down will commence at 10:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2024;

    WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets By-law (2001-260) prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Armstrong Street from Hamilton Avenue North to Parkdale Avenue and Hamilton Avenue North from Spencer Street to Wellington Street West from 2:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024 for the Vegans Who Snack, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

     

    Carried

17.4
Ontario Heritage Act Application Fees 227-237 St. Patrick Street

 

Carried with Councillor R. Brockington dissenting. 

  • Motion No.2024-41-xx
    Moved byS. Plante
    Seconded byR. King

    WHEREAS an application for a heritage permit for demolition for the properties located at 227-229, 231-233 and 235-237 St. Patrick will come before Built Heritage Committee on September 10, 2024; and

    WHEREAS the fees in respect of this application are at issue and it is desirable that Council direction in respect of such fees be provided before the matter comes before Built Heritage Committee; and

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit the introduction of the following motion:

    WHEREAS the properties located at 227-229, 231-233 and 235-237 St. Patrick Street are designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act;  and

    WHEREAS there is the prospect of litigation between the Applicant and the City respecting the matter of the demolition of the three properties; and

    WHEREAS the property owner has submitted applications to demolish all three buildings under the Ontario Heritage Act to be considered at the September 10, 2024 Built Heritage Committee through report ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0069; and

    WHEREAS these applications have been made as a means of resolving the ongoing issues on these properties between the City and the property owner; and

    WHEREAS the waiver of the required $42,909 will resolve the prospect of litigation;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the required application fees for these  applications under the Ontario Heritage Act be waived. 

    Carried

17.5
Motion – Sponsors Group to review requirements for Department-led Working Groups

 
  • Motion No.2024-41-xx
    Moved byC. Kitts
    Seconded byC. Curry

    That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to permit the Office of the City Clerk with sufficient time to complete the related work as part of the forthcoming 2022-2026 Mid-Term Governance Review report. 

    WHEREAS City Departments have established a variety of Department-led Working Groups, which are ad-hoc advisory bodies established to provide input to staff on a variety of matters, and are typically composed of members of the public and staff; and

    WHEREAS at its meeting of July 12, 2023, Council considered the Advisory Body Review report and approved a Motion to refer the recommendations with respect to Department-led Working Groups to the Mid-Term Governance Review, and to establish a Sponsors Group of Members of Council to work with the City Clerk to review options for increasing accountability, transparency, and documentation requirements for Department-led Working Groups; and 

    WHEREAS in August 2024, the City Clerk requested expressions of interest from Members of Council for the Council Sponsors Group; 

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council approve the appointment of the following Members to the Sponsors Group to review requirements for Department-led Working Groups: 

    1. Mayor Sutcliffe or designate; 
    2. Councillor Laine Johnson;  
    3. Councillor Tim Tierney; 
    4. Councillor Stephanie Plante; and
    5. Councillor Marty Carr. 
    Carried

18.
Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

 

18.1
Ward Boundary Review

This item has attachments. 
1.18A - Notice of Motion - Brown - Ward Boundary.pdf
  • Motion No.2024-41-xx
    Moved byD. Brown
    Seconded byG. Gower

    WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 222 of the Municipal Act, 2001 municipalities are authorized the power to divide or redivide a municipality into wards or to dissolve existing wards; and

    WHEREAS a comprehensive review of ward boundaries was conducted in 2020, leading to the adoption of the Ward Boundaries and Council Composition By-law No. 2021-3 on January 27, 2021, which was in effect for the 2022 Municipal Elections; and

    WHEREAS the current southern boundary for Ward 6 – Stittsville is a property line between Stittsville Main Street to the west and Shea Road to the east; and

    WHEREAS a portion of the land between the Ward 6 – Stittsville southern border and Flewellyn Road within Ward 21 – Rideau-Jock is part of the new urban expansion area; and

    WHEREAS established principles of ward boundaries include geographic communities of interest and physical boundaries;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council direct staff to bring forward a report to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee no later than Q4 2024 that would enable the lands described in Document 1 to be redistributed from Ward 21 – Rideau-Jock to Ward 6 – Stittsville in advance of the 2026 Municipal Elections. 

     

18.2
Short Term Local Street Closure

 
  • Motion No.2024-41-xx
    Moved byS. Menard
    Seconded byM. Carr

    WHEREAS Glebe Montessori School will host the annual Glebe Montessori School September Welcome BBQ event;

    AND WHEREAS the Glebe Montessori School September Welcome BBQ offers games, kid's activities and a on street BBQ. Event is a beginning of the school year party.

    WHEREAS The Glebe Montessori School September Welcome BBQ is to occur on Friday, September 20, 2024.

    WHEREAS Lyon Street South between Glebe Avenue and First Avenue is required to be closed to accommodate the event and setup; and

    WHEREAS the on-street event set-up will commence at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024, and the event will begin operation at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024; and

    WHEREAS the event take-down will commence at 6:30 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2024;

    WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets By-law (2001-260) prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Lyon Street South between Glebe Avenue and First Avenue from 4:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024 for a September Welcome BBQ, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

19.
Motion to Introduce By-laws

 

19.1
Three Readings

 
  • Motion No.2024-41-xx
    Moved byL. Johnson
    Seconded byR. King

    That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed.

    2024-340    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at privé Sawmill Private as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
    2024-341    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at ruelle Corn Husk Lane, place Hampshire Place, rue Maize Street, chemin Ploughshare Road, rang Sheaf Row and placette Wheel Barrow Mews on Plan 4M-1675 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
    2024-342    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Carling Avenue, Etienne Road, French Hill Road, Purdy Road, Laurier Avenue, Bank Street, Piperville Road, Harbour Street, Hiram Wilson Street, Nicholson Street, Canon Smith Drive, Hannah Street, Deerfox Drive, Woodroffe Avenue, Beaverwood Road, Scharfield Road, Manotick Station Road, Herbert’s Corners Road, Carp Road and Hobin Street).
    2024-343    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Lucy Road on Registered Plan 406 and Hilda Road on Registered Plan 406, in the City of Ottawa
    2024-344    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (McClinton Road, Marionville Road, 8th Line Road, Malakoff Road, Cowell Road, Sarsfield Road, Gladstone Avenue, Rochester Street, 9th Line Road, Copeland Road, Magladry Road, Greenland Road, Cooper Hill Road, Bronson Avenue, Grey’s Creek Road, Flewellyn Road, Fallowfield Road and Upper Dwyer Hill Road)
    2024-345    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to impose special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act. R.S.O 1990, c.T.8, and to repeal By-law No. 2024 - 313 that was enacted on July 10, 2024.
    2024-346    A by-law to provide for the making of an application for approval to expropriate certain property interests in the City of Ottawa for the purposes of the Stage 2 Ottawa Light Rail Transit System project including the Richmond Road Complete Street improvements, as more particularly described in Schedules “A” and “B” to this by-law.
    2024-347    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2007-338, as amended, to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Special Constable Unit of the Transit Services Department.
    2024-348    A by-law of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.
    2024-349    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.
    2024-350    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 90 Primrose Avenue East and 96 Empress Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
    2024-351    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 85 Primrose Avenue East to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
    2024-352    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 755 Somerset Street West to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
    2024-353    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the Cherry House, 257 Clarence Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
    2024-354    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 94 Beechwood Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
    2024-355    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 241 Marier Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
    2024-356    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 275 St. Laurent Boulevard to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
    2024-357    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate Lemieux Island Water Purification Plant, 1 Onigam Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
    2024-358    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate St. Margaret's Anglican Church, 206 Montréal Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
    2024-359    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 101 Coco Pl (the "benefitting property")
    2024-360    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1178 Gladstone Ave (the "benefitting property")
    2024-361    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1303 Parc du Village St (the "benefitting property")
    2024-362    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1458 Squire Dr (the "benefitting property")
    2024-363    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1505 Belcourt Blvd (the "benefitting property")
    2024-364    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1647 Meadowbrook Rd (the "benefitting property")
    2024-365    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1825 Des Prairies Ave (the "benefitting property")
    2024-366    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 27 McIntosh Way (the "benefitting property")
    2024-367    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 29 Oriole Dr (the "benefitting property")
    2024-368    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2981 Richardson Side Rd (the "benefitting property")
    2024-369    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 311 Island Park Dr (the "benefitting property")
    2024-370    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 49 Fentiman Ave (the "benefitting property")
    2024-371    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 51 Crichton St (the "benefitting property")
    2024-372    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 7 Soho Cres (the "benefitting property")
    2024-373    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 74 Marlowe Cres (the "benefitting property")
    2024-374    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 928 Hare Ave (the "benefitting property")
    2024-375    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 3221 Woodkilton Rd (the "benefitting property")
    2024-376    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at privé Clubtail Private are being exempt from Part Lot Control.
    2024-377    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 401 Corkstown Road. 
    2024-378    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 2793, 2983, 3053 and 3079 Navan Road and 2690 Pagé Road. 
    2024-379    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 381 Kent Street. 
    2024-380    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Sherbourne and New Orchard Secondary Plan within Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add site-specific policies to lands known municipally as 30 Cleary Avenue. 
    2024-381    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 30 Cleary Avenue. 
    2024-382    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 6001 and 6005 Renaud Road. 
    2024-383    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 9 Gurdwara Road. 
    2024-384    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at voie Waterlilly Way on 4M-1607 are being exempt from Part Lot Control. 
    2024-385    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (avenue Perseus Avenue ). 
    2024-386    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Mykonos Crescent and Bensinger Way). 

    Carried

20.
Confirmation By-law

 
  • Motion No.2024-41-xx
    Moved byL. Johnson
    Seconded byR. King

    That the following by-law be read and passed:

    To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 4 September 2024.

    Carried

21.
Inquiries

 

21.1
S. Devine - Status of watermain infrastructure

 

Councillor S. Devine - Inquiry OCC 2024-13


Recently, multiple watermain failures in Montreal and Calgary have drawn into question the reliability of lifespan estimates for watermain infrastructure—particularly watermains built in the post-World War 2 period when significant design changes were made to reduce the amount of steel needed to produce the pipe. Credible third-party assessments (e.g., NRC 2008) have suggested that a significant underlying cause for premature failures may be found in the extensive use of this kind of “prestressed concrete cylindrical water pipe.”


Further to that, Infrastructure Canada data collected by Statistics Canada as recently as 2020, based on survey responses from Canadian municipal governments, reported that 22% of Ottawa’s watermains were in ”poor to very poor” condition, higher than comparable responses in Vancouver, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary or Edmonton. 


Could staff please report back on:

  1. The general status of Ottawa’s watermain infrastructure, with particular attention to the average age of the watermain stock;
  2. The prevalence of prestressed concrete cylindrical water pipes in the city’s watermain system, expressed in a percentage or other proportional measure; and,
  3. Any mitigation strategies currently in place or being contemplated by staff should Ottawa encounter the kind of premature failure experienced in other jurisdictions.

 

22.
Adjournment

 

The meeting adjourned at 2:12 pm.

  • Motion No.2024-41-xx
    Moved byL. Johnson
    Seconded byR. King

    That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 4 September 2024 be adjourned.

    Carried
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