Ottawa City Council

Minutes

Meeting #:

47

Date:

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Time:

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

Location:

Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, and by electronic participation

Present:

• Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, 
• Councillor Matt Luloff, 
• Councillor Laura Dudas, 
• Councillor David Hill, 
• Councillor Cathy Curry, 
• Councillor Clarke Kelly, 
• Councillor Glen Gower, 
• Councillor Theresa Kavanagh, 
• Councillor Laine Johnson, 
• Councillor Sean Devine, 
• Councillor Jessica Bradley, 
• Councillor Tim Tierney, 
• Councillor Stéphanie Plante, 
• Councillor Rawlson King, 
• Councillor Ariel Troster, 
• Councillor Jeff Leiper, 
• Councillor Riley Brockington, 
• Councillor Shawn Menard, 
• Councillor Marty Carr, 
• Councillor Catherine Kitts, 
• Councillor George Darouze, 
• Councillor David Brown, 
• Councillor Allan Hubley, 
• and Councillor Wilson Lo 

Absent:

• Councillor Steve Desroches 

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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, 27 November 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 Tammy Laverty-Hall.

4.

Roll Call

All Members of Council were present, except Councillor S. Desroches.

5.

Confirmation of Minutes

5.1

Minutes of the Council meeting of 13 November 2024

• Carried

6.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

6.1

C. Kelly - Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Kelly

I, Councillor Clarke Kelly declare a potential, deemed pecuniary interest on the Integrity Commissioner’s report listed as Item 10.1 on the Agenda, in accordance with Subsection 5(2.1) of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, subsection 5(2.1) provides as follows:

(2.1) The following rules apply if the matter under consideration at a meeting or a part of a meeting is to consider whether to suspend the remuneration paid to the member under subsection 223.4 (5) or (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001 or under subsection 160 (5) or (6) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006:

1. Despite clauses (1) (b) and (c), the member may take part in the discussion of the matter, including making submissions to council or the local board, as the case may be, and may attempt to influence the voting on any question in respect of the matter, whether before, during or after the meeting. However, the member is not permitted to vote on any question in respect of the matter.

As such, I will not be voting on any matters related to the integrity Commissioner’s Report.

7.

Communications

The communications were received.

7.1

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications

The communications from AMO were received.

8.

Regrets

No regrets were filed. 

9.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Motion No. 2024 - 47-01
  Moved by L. Johnson
  Seconded by A. Hubley

  That the Built Heritage Committee Report 19, Planning and Housing Committee Report 38, the report from the Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Kelly” and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of November 13, 2024” be received and considered.

  Carried

10.

Integrity Commissioner

10.1

Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Kelly

File No. ACS2024-OCC-GEN-0017 - Citywide

• C. Kelly declared a conflict on this item. (I, Councillor Clarke Kelly declare a potential, deemed pecuniary interest on the Integrity Commissioner’s report listed as Item 10.1 on the Agenda, in accordance with Subsection 5(2.1) of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, subsection 5(2.1) provides as follows: (2.1) The following rules apply if the matter under consideration at a meeting or a part of a meeting is to consider whether to suspend the remuneration paid to the member under subsection 223.4 (5) or (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001 or under subsection 160 (5) or (6) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006: Despite clauses (1) (b) and (c), the member may take part in the discussion of the matter, including making submissions to council or the local board, as the case may be, and may attempt to influence the voting on any question in respect of the matter, whether before, during or after the meeting. However, the member is not permitted to vote on any question in respect of the matter. As such, I will not be voting on any matters related to the integrity Commissioner’s Report.)

Councillor C. Kelly stepped away when Council Carried this item.

• Report recommendation(s)

  The Integrity Commissioner recommends that City Council:

  1. Receive this report, including the finding that Councillor Kelly contravened Section 4 (General Integrity) and Section 7 (Discrimination and Harassment) of the Code of Conduct;
  2. Reprimand Councillor Kelly for his conduct on July 3, 2024.
  Carried

11.

Built Heritage Committee Report 19

11.1

Application to alter the former St. Brigid’s Church at 310 St. Patrick Street, a property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0077 – Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) 

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Approve the application for alteration at 310 St. Patrick Street according to plans by Barry Padolsky Associates Inc dated September 15, 2024.
  2. Delegate authority for minor design changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development and Building Services.
  3. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
  4. Direct staff to bring forward a report according to Section 34.3 of the Ontario Heritage Act once the removal is complete.
  Carried

11.2

Designation of 152 Metcalfe Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0079 - Somerset (Ward 14) 

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 152 Metcalfe Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4.

  Carried as amended
• Motion No. 2024 - 47-02
  Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by R. King

  WHEREAS at the Built Heritage Committee meeting of November 12, 2024, the owners of the property at 152 Metcalfe Street requested that the north wing of the church be excluded from the proposed designation; and

  WHEREAS the exclusion of the north wing of the building does not change the overall evaluation of the property under Ontario Regulation 9/06;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve an amendment to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5 to ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0079 to include the language: "The 1906 north wing of the building is excluded from the designation."

  Carried

11.3

Designation of 66 Queen Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0063 - Somerset (Ward 14)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 66 Queen Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.

  Carried as amended
• Motion No. 2024 - 47-03
  Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by R. King

  WHEREAS the report ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0063 recommends the issuance of a Notice of Intention to Designate 66 Queen Street under part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5; and

  WHEREAS new information was provided to heritage staff following a public delegation at the Built Heritage Committee meeting of November 12, 2024; and

  WHEREAS the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value was updated to reflect this information;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value replaced with the amended Document 5.

  Carried

11.4

Motion – Councillor S. Plante – Changes in notification procedures for Heritage permit applications

File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0108

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve:

  1. That staff be directed to implement the approaches identified in the inquiry response including:
     1. Increasing the circulation radius for Council-level Heritage permit applications from 30 m to 60 m beginning in 2025.
     2. Develop a procedure for posting of temporary notification signs on properties subject to a Council-level Heritage Permit application beginning in 2025.
  2. That staff be directed to recover the cost of these additional notification measures through a $200 increase to all Council-level Ontario Heritage Act application fees, to be implemented through the 2025 Operating Budget effective January 1, 2025;
  3. That in order to further increase transparency and awareness of heritage applications, that staff be directed to explore the development of an electronic mailing list that residents in Heritage Conservation Districts can sign up for on the City’s website to be notified of upcoming Council-level permit applications under the Ontario Heritage Act.
  Carried

12.

Planning and Housing Committee Report 38

12.1

Development Charges – Reimposition of Corporate Studies Development Charge

File No. ACS2024-PDB-GEN-0011 – Citywide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve the enactment of the amendment to the Development Charges By-law 2024-218 attached as Document 1.

  Carried

13.

Bulk Consent Agenda

13.1

Built Heritage Committee Report 19

13.1.1

Designation of 8 Robert Kemp Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0075 - Gloucester-Southgate (Ward 10) 

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 8 Robert Kemp Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.

  Carried

13.1.2

Designation of 249 Bronson Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0078 - Somerset (Ward 14) 

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 249 Bronson Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4.

  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 November 13, 2024

File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0107 - Citywide

• Report recommendation(s)

  That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of November 13, 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 Document 1-7.

  Carried

14.

In Camera Items

There were no in camera items.

15.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• Motion No. 2024 - 47-04
  Moved by L. Johnson
  Seconded by A. Hubley

  That the Built Heritage Committee Report 19, Planning and Housing Committee Report 38, the report from the Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Kelly” and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of November 13, 2024” be received and adopted as amended. 

  Carried

16.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

16.1

Poppies in City of Ottawa Facilities in 2025 Poppy Campaign

• Motion No. 2024 - 47-05
  Moved by R. Brockington
  Seconded by D. Hill

  WHEREAS, the poppy is an international symbol of remembrance,

  WHEREAS, the Royal Canadian Legion operates the annual Poppy Campaign from late October to November 11 to raise funds across the country to support veterans and their families,

  WHEREAS, members of the public buy their poppy via various means, including in public facilities,

  WHEREAS, the City of Ottawa has hundreds of public facilities that could be locations to acquire a poppy,

  WHEREAS, in addition to leaving poppy boxes on customer service counter tops, there may be other options to explore including allowing cadets to enter and sell poppies in high volume centres and using cashless, pay tribute poppy boxes.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the General Manager of the Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services Department investigate options to increase the number of City of Ottawa facilities that will make poppies available to the public during the 2025 Poppy Campaign; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager provide an update by memorandum to Council by the end of Q2 2025.

   

  Carried

17.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

There were no Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure.

18.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

18.1

Kanata-Stittsville Family Health Team / Health Hub

• Moved by G. Gower
  Seconded by M. Sutcliffe

  WHEREAS according to the 2023 State of Ottawa's Health Report from Ottawa Public Health, it is estimated that at least 14% of Ottawa residents – or over 150,000 individuals – lack access to primary care; and

  WHEREAS this severe access gap disproportionately affects new Canadians, Indigenous communities, and other vulnerable groups; and

  WHEREAS a local group of doctors has submitted an application to the Ministry of Health for provincial operating funding to establish a Family Health Team in Kanata-Stittsville; and

  WHEREAS the application for provincial funding would be strengthened by securing municipal land for construction of a Health Hub facility that would host the FHT; and

  WHEREAS similar health hubs supported by neighbouring municipalities have demonstrated the ability to attract physicians, registered nurses, and other health care professionals, allowing them to quickly scale up primary care access to their communities; and

  WHEREAS this FHT would deliver comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care to nearly 50,000 residents across Ottawa in partnership with local physicians, as well as provide access to a range of healthcare professionals, such as nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, pharmacists, system navigators and mental health workers;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to enter into discussions with the Kanata-Stittsville Family Health Team proponents to examine how a portion of the municipal land at 1655 Maple Grove Road could be made available for health care use, including:

  • Land use requirements;
  • Applicable laws, regulations and policies, including the City of Ottawa’s Disposal of Real Property Policy and any restrictions under the Municipal Act including Section 106 related to Municipal Bonusing;
  • Municipal health services and social services that may benefit from being co-located within the Health Hub; and

  THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff report to Finance and Corporate Services Committee no later than Q2 2025 with findings and any recommendations, and;

  THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this motion, once approved by City Council, be circulated to the Ontario Minister of Health.

18.2

Heart of Orléans BIA Area Expansion

• Moved by L. Dudas
  Seconded by M. Luloff

  WHEREAS the Heart of Orléans BIA Board requested an expansion to the area and pursuant to section 210 of the Municipal Act, 2001, before passing a by-law to expand the boundary of a BIA, the municipality sends notice to the board of management, current members and members in the proposed new area;

  AND WHEREAS on September 13, 2023, Council approved that the Notice of Intention to expand the boundaries of the Heart of Orléans and the notification process was made in accordance with section 210 of the Municipal Act, 2001;

  AND WHEREAS the City did not receive sufficient objections and as the notification process was successful, the City may now enact a by-law to amend the BIA area to include the expanded area which includes all notified properties, and such map is attached as Schedule “A” to this motion;

  AND WHEREAS City staff identified a minor administrative error relating to the boundary adjustment map Council approved on September 13, 2023 (Document 1). Based on the property owner mailing list related to the Notice of Intention letter from the City Clerk, the boundary adjustment map that should have been attached to the staff report on September 13, 2023, is attached as Schedule “A”.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Heart of Orléans By-law 2006-476 be amended to include the attached Schedule “A” expansion area following the successful notification process and that City staff list such amending by-law on the agenda of Council for enactment.

19.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

19.1

Three Readings

• Motion No. 2024 - 47-06
  Moved by L. Johnson
  Seconded by A. Hubley

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

  2024-508    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close part of an untraveled Road Allowance, in the City of Ottawa. 
  2024-509    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close up part of an untraveled road allowance, in the City of Ottawa.
  2024-510    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close part of Robertson Road, in the City of Ottawa;
  2024-511    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.
  2024-512    A bylaw of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.
  2024-513    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2024-218, the Development Charges By-law, 2024.
  2024-514    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-301 regulating traffic and parking on highways.
  2024-515    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (terrase Jennie Trout Terrace, voie Galarneau Way and boulevard Invention Boulevard).
  2024-516    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at ruelle Seagrave Lane, rang Alopex Row, avenue Oldenburg Avenue and placette Bolting Mews on Plan 4M-1748 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  2024-517    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Cedarow Road).
  2024-518    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 16 Woodhill Crescent (the "benefitting property").
  2024-519    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 308 Second Ave (the "benefitting property").
  2024-520    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 479 Parkdale Ave (the "benefitting property").
  2024-521    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 12 Spring Cress Dr (the "benefitting property").
  2024-522    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1116 Howie Rd (the "benefitting property").
  2024-523    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 157 MacKay St (the "benefitting property").
  2024-524    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 21 Reaney Ct (the "benefitting property").
  2024-525    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 24 Third Ave (the "benefitting property").
  2024-526    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 8 Harrison St (the "benefitting property").
  2024-527    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 14 Moorside Private (the "benefitting property").
  2024-528    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 3482 Paden Rd (the "benefitting property").
  2024-529    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 12 Southpark Dr (the "benefitting property").
  2024-530    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 1 and Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add the Lincoln Fields Secondary Plan.
  2024-531    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to implement the zoning of the Lincoln Fields Secondary Plan.
  2024-532    A By-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2022-135 being a vacant unit tax by-law.

  Carried

20.

Confirmation By-law

• Motion No. 2024 - 47-07
  Moved by L. Johnson
  Seconded by A. Hubley

  That the following by-law be read and passed:

  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 27 November 2024.

  Carried

21.

Inquiries

21.1

L. Dudas - Alternative funding housing solutions

Councillor L. Dudas - Inquiry OCC 2024-20

• To provide a fuller understanding of the situation and capacity challenges, can Community and Social Services staff advise what other housing solutions would be required should the Federal government not provide the capital request in the Proposed Newcomer Reception System Application.

  Specifically:

  • What alternatives exist to the proposed Newcomer Reception Centres if the Federal government does not provide the required funding, or if the existing strategy does not proceed as planned
  • Considering the anticipated inflow of refugees and asylum seekers will continue, how long would the existing recreation and community centres continue to be needed if the Newcomer Reception Centre facilities are not built?
  • If the Newcomer Reception Centre facilities are not built, will additional City facilities need to be repurposed into housing space?

22.

Adjournment

• Motion No. 2024 - 47-08
  Moved by L. Johnson
  Seconded by A. Hubley

  That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 27 November 2024 be adjourned.

  Carried

  The meeting adjourned at 10:20 am.