City Council Minutes

 

 

OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, 08 February 2017

10:00 am

Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West

MINUTES 45

 

The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on Wednesday, 8 February 2017 beginning at 10:00 a.m.

The Mayor, Jim Watson, presided and led Council in a moment of reflection, followed by the singing of the national anthem.

CLOSED CAPTIONING TRANSCRIPTS

(note: the transcript can be found at the Confirmation of Minutes link)

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS/CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES

 

RECOGNITION - MAYOR'S CITY BUILDER AWARD

 

Mayor Watson presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Sharon Roper. Ms. Roper is a dedicated contributor and leader of the operation of the West Carleton Food Access Centre, coordinator of the Angle Tree Program in West Carleton as well as an inspiration and trainer to others who volunteer in the Carp community.

 


ROLL CALL

All members were present, except Councillor J. Mitic. Councillor Mitic arrived later in the meeting.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

The Minutes of the City Council meeting of 25 January, 2017 were confirmed.

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST INCLUDING THOSE ORIGINALLY ARISING FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

No declarations of interest were filed.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

The following communications were received.

 

 

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO):

 

 

·          

AMO Report to Member Municipalities - Highlights of the January 2017 Board Meeting;

 

 

·          

AMO Policy Update - Premier Announces Increase to Ontario Gas Tax Fund for Transit.

 

 

Response to Inquiries:

·          

OCC 09-16 - Harmful substances as a result of demolition.

 


Petitions:

 

·          

Petition received containing the names of 584 individuals requesting that Ottawa City Council move the main staging site for the combined sewage storage tunnel (CSST) from Stanley Park. The petition also requests that council work with the community to mitigate the impact of the CSST work that has to take place in New Edinburgh.

·          

Petition received containing the names of 189 individuals requesting the construction of a bus corridor in the median of Baseline Road be abandoned, in favour of dedicated bus lanes on either side of Baseline Road.

·          

Petition received containing the names of 122 individuals requesting that that the construction of a bus corridor in the median of Baseline Road be abandoned, in favour of dedicated bus lanes on both sides of Baseline Road.

·          

Petition received containing the names of 167 individuals requesting that the proposed rapid transit center corridor be revisited in favour of dedicated bus lanes on the right hand sides of Baseline Road with right turn lane access at selected locations. The petition also requests that the installation of traffic signals at the Baseline Road and St. Helen’s Place intersection be considered.

 

Other Communications Received:

 

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Submission received containing the names of 2437 individuals requesting that the clear cutting taking place in Kanata Lakes North be postponed in order to spare hibernating and resident wildlife, in keeping with the recommendations of Ottawa’s Protocol for Wildlife Protection during construction.

 


 

MOTION TO INTRODUCE REPORTS

MOTION NO. 45/1

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor B. Monette

That the report from the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation, entitled “Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) Confirmation of Re-Election of Chair, Appointment of Directors, Repeal of By-Law No. 9, and Approval of By-Law No. 10”; the report from the Ottawa Public Library Board, entitled “Central Library Development Project: Ottawa Public Library-Library and Archives Canada Joint Project”; the report from the Ottawa Police Services Board entitled “Board Activity, Training & Performance: 2016 Annual Report”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 22; Planning Committee Report 38A and Transportation Committee Report 20 be received and considered; and

That the petitions listed on the Agenda under Communications with respect to staging site for the Combined Sewage Storage Tunnel and the Baseline Road rapid transit corridor be received.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

REPORTS

 

OTTAWA COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION

 

 

1.

OTTAWA COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION (OCHC) CONFIRMATION OF RE-ELECTION OF CHAIR, APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS, REPEAL OF BY-LAW NO. 9, AND APPROVAL OF BY-LAW NO. 10

 


 

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
1.         That the re-election of Councillor Fleury to the position of Chair of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) for the year 2017 be confirmed by the Shareholder (Document 1); and
2.         That the appointments of Mr. Ben Sorensen and Ms. Ferenaz Raheem to the OCHC Board of Directors as Community Members for terms of three (3) years as described in this report and set out in Document 2 be approved;
3.         That the OCHC By-Law No. 9 be repealed and be replaced by a new By-Law No. 10 incorporating changes to clarify roles, align with legislation and reflect best practice as described in this report and set out in Documents 4 and 5;
4.         That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa as Shareholder of OCHC setting out the resolutions approved by City Council.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

 

2.

CENTRAL LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY-LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA JOINT PROJECT

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
That City Council approve the Ottawa Public Library-Library and Archives Canada (OPL-LAC) Joint Project for a new Ottawa Central Library as described in Ottawa Public Library Board Report OPLB-2017-0101, and as follows:
a.         Approve proceeding with a partnership with Library and Archives Canada based on the overall assessment score, as detailed in the Ottawa Public Library Development Project OPL-LAC Partnership Assessment Report (Document 2);
b.        Approve the Central Library Development Project Relationship Framework, as outlined in this report and described in Document 3 with LAC for an OPL-LAC Joint Facility, subject to the approval of Government of Canada,  and delegate the authority  to negotiate and finalize a Relationship Agreement with Library and Archives Canada for the design, development, construction and operation of a joint facility to the CEO of the Ottawa Public Library, in consultation with the City Manager of the City of Ottawa and report back to OPL Board and City Council for approval of the detailed relationship agreement by June 2017, including as follows:
i.          That the Joint Facility be developed to be approximately 216,000 gross square feet (with an estimated 133,000 gross square feet allocated to OPL), that meets the intent of the functional building program requirements outlined in the Ottawa Public Library-Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility Master Program as described in this report and in Document 6;
ii.         That the City-owned site at 557 Wellington Street (Site 8) be the location of the new Ottawa Central Library, based on the approved site selection process described within this report and detailed in the Ottawa Central Library Development Project Site Evaluation Report (Document 8), and delegate the authority to the Director, Corporate Real Estate Office to take the necessary actions to assign the land for this project;
iii.        That the new Ottawa Central Library be delivered through a Design-Bid-Build procurement method as detailed in this report;
c.         Approve in principle the estimated City-funded portion, $99 million, of the total estimated project costs ($168 million, Class D estimates) and related funding  provisions as described in this report and set out in Document 12, and that the CEO of the OPL be directed to work with the City Manager to develop a funding strategy for the Ottawa Public Library/ City portion of the OPL-LAC Joint Facility and report back to the Board and City Council by June 2017, with the intention of seeking project authority to proceed to the Design stage, as described in this report; 
d.        Direct the Director, Corporate Real Estate Office to investigate options to dispose of the existing assets at 120 Metcalfe Street/191 Laurier Avenue West and report back to the Ottawa Public Library Board, the Finance and Economic Development Committee, and City Council, as appropriate;
e.         Delegate the authority to the Director, Infrastructure Services to initiate the procurement process for the design process as described in this report, subject to the understanding that a contract will not be awarded until the Ottawa Public Library Board and City Council have approved the Relationship Agreement and the Funding Strategy;
f.          Direct City staff to undertake a detailed study into the parking requirements related to the OPL-LAC facility in order to clarify the expected need for public parking at the Joint Facility, confirming if any provision for parking aligns with the broader mandate of the City as well as that of the Municipal Parking Management Program, and report back to the Ottawa Public Library Board and City Council with a recommendation by March 2017.

Ottawa Public Library Board Chair Tim Tierney and Deputy Library CEO Monique Desormeaux provided Council with an overview of the project and report recommendations.  A copy of their PowerPoint presentation is held on file with the City Clerk.


MOTION NO. 45/2

Moved by: Councillor D. Deans

Seconded by: Councillor R. Chiarelli

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit Members five minutes for questions plus five minutes for comments.

LOST on a division of 6 YEAS and 17 NAYS, as follows:

YEAS (6):

Councillors D. Deans, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, C. McKenney, R. Chiarelli, T Nussbaum

NAYS (17):

Councillors J. Cloutier, M. Taylor, T. Tierney, M. Wilkinson,
G. Darouze, S. Qadri, E. El-Chantiry, M. Qaqish, M. Fleury,
D. Chernushenko, B. Monette, S. Moffatt, A. Hubley, K. Egli,
J. Harder, S. Blais, Mayor Jim Watson

 

The report recommendations as presented were put to Council and CARRIED on a division of 21 YEAS and 1 NAY as follows.

YEAS (21):

Councillors J. Cloutier, M. Taylor, T. Tierney, D. Deans, M. Wilkinson, J. Leiper, G. Darouze, S. Qadri, E. El-Chantiry, R. Brockington,
M. Qaqish, M. Fleury, D. Chernushenko, B. Monette, S. Moffatt,
A. Hubley, K. Egli, R. Chiarelli, J. Harder, S. Blais, Mayor Jim Watson

NAYS (1):

Councillor C. McKenney

 


 

OTTAWA POLICE SERVICES BOARD

 

3.

BOARD ACTIVITY, TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE: 2016 ANNUAL REPORT

 

BOARD RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive this report for information.

RECEIVED

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 22

 

 

4.

SERVICING REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT IN THE VILLAGE OF RICHMOND

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve amendments to Volume 2C of the Official Plan, “Village of Richmond Secondary Plan,” as detailed in Document 1.

CARRIED


 

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 38A

 

5.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 404 EDEN AVENUE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 404 Eden Avenue to permit a four-storey apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

 

6.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 774 BRONSON AVENUE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council approve:

1.         an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 774 Bronson Avenue to replace Schedule 296 and amend Exception [2003] to allow for a twelve storey mixed use building as detailed in Document 2, as amended by adding the following provision to Document 2, section 2. c):
• “-The maximum floor space index is 3.0”; and

2.         that no further notice be provided pursuant to Subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act.


MOTION NO. 45/3

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor T. Tierney

WHEREAS report ACS2017-PIE-PLS-0006 recommends changes to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 774 Bronson Avenue; and

WHEREAS Document 3 of the report contains the maximum permitted building height schedule; and

WHEREAS the proposed five storey portion of the building along Bronson Avenue extends to the north and south property limit; and

WHEREAS the proposed building will cantilever to the south over the proposed pedestrian pathway providing connectivity between Cambridge Street South and Bronson Avenue; and

WHEREAS the proposed building will cantilever to the north over the driveway, providing access to the proposed above- and below-ground parking lots;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Document 3 be amended by replacing the maximum building height schedule with the attached schedule;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there be no further notice, pursuant to Subsection 34 (17) of the Planning Act.

Revised Maximum Permitted Building Height schedule, as amended to reflect the Motion above.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

The Planning Committee Recommendations, as amended by Motion 45/3 and as set out in full below, were put to Council:

That Council approve:

1.         an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 774 Bronson Avenue to replace Schedule 296 and amend Exception [2003] to allow for a twelve storey mixed use building as detailed in Document 2, as amended by adding the following provision to Document 2, section 2. c):
• “-The maximum floor space index is 3.0”; and

a.          that the schedule in Document 3 be replaced by the attached schedule (per Council Motion 45/3); and

2.         that no further notice be provided pursuant to Subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act.

CARRIED

 

7.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 770 BRONSON AVENUE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 770 Bronson Avenue to amend the performance standards to allow for a six-storey mixed use building, as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED


 

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 20

 

8.

BASELINE ROAD BUS RAPID TRANSIT AND COMPLETE STREET PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY (BAYSHORE STATION TO HERON STATION) - RECOMMENDATIONS

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1.         Approve the Functional Design for Baseline Road Bus Rapid Transit corridor (Bayshore Station to Heron Station) as described in this report and supporting documents; and,
2.         Direct Transportation Planning staff to initiate the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) in accordance with Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (Regulation 231/08), including the preparation and filing of the Environmental Project Report for final public review and comment.

 

MOTION NO. 45/4

Moved by Councillor K. Egli

Seconded by Councillor R. Chiarelli

WHEREAS the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) identifies an at-grade Bus Rapid Transit corridor connecting Baseline Station to Heron Station (Baseline BRT); and

WHEREAS there are many seniors living near Baseline Road and Clyde Avenue who regularly use transit; and

WHEREAS there is currently a bus stop on Baseline Road at St. Helen’s Place; and

WHEREAS the Baseline BRT project has consolidated a number of bus stops which may result in longer walking distances to a transit station;

WHEREAS the median lane bus transit stations are safely accessed at signalized intersections; and

WHEREAS the Baseline BRT project includes a new signalized intersection at St. Helen’s Place; and

WHEREAS at the February 1, 2017 Transportation Committee meeting, residents from the Baseline and Clyde area expressed concern over the lack of a bus station at St. Helen’s Place; and

WHEREAS the Baseline BRT project cost estimate of $148 M – including 24 new transit stations, is lower than the TMP’s capital funding envelope for this project ($167M, in 2016 dollars); and

WHEREAS staff indicated that a new station would cost approximately $1.6M, which would still maintain the total project cost estimate within the TMP’s capital funding envelope;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the additional median lane bus transit station at St. Helen’s Place be included in the scope of the Functional Design for Baseline Road Bus Rapid Transit Corridor (Bayshore Station to Heron Station).

CARRIED

The Transportation Committee Recommendations, as amended by Motion 45/4 and as set out in full below, were put to Council:

That Council:
1.         Approve the Functional Design for Baseline Road Bus Rapid Transit corridor (Bayshore Station to Heron Station) as described in this report and supporting documents, as amended by including the additional median lane bus transit station at St. Helen’s Place in the scope of the Functional Design for Baseline Road Bus Rapid Transit Corridor (Bayshore Station to Heron Station); and
2.         Direct Transportation Planning staff to initiate the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) in accordance with Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (Regulation 231/08), including the preparation and filing of the Environmental Project Report for final public review and comment.

CARRIED

 

 

BULK CONSENT AGENDA

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 22

 

 

A.

COMMEMORATIVE NAMING PROPOSAL – DAVID AND JUDY MAKIN TRAIL

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the proposal to name a trail within Sheila McKee Park, at 6th Line Road, “David and Judy Makin Trail”.

CARRIED

 

B.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PART OF 3117 ROGER STEVENS DRIVE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 3117 Roger Stevens Drive to prohibit detached dwellings and related uses, as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

 

C.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PART OF 7110 THIRD LINE ROAD SOUTH

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 7110 Third Line Road South to prohibit detached dwellings and related uses, as detailed in Document 2

CARRIED

 

D.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 5810 FIRST LINE ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 5810 First Line Road to change the existing exception by amending the definition of storage yard, as detailed in Document 2.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

E.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PART OF 3285 EAGLESON ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 3285 Eagleson Road to prohibit detached dwellings and related uses, as detailed in Document 2.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 38A

 

F.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PART OF 4798 BANK STREET

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 4798 Bank Street to permit back-to-back townhomes, as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

G.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PARTS OF 6219, 6227 RENAUD ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for parts of 6219, 6227 Renaud Road to permit eight on-street townhouse dwellings as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

 

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 20

 

H.

PAINT IT UP! 2016 PROGRAM RESULTS

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive the 2016 Paint it Up! Program results, and approve the continuation of the Program as described within this report.

RECEIVED and CARRIED

 

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.

 

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

 

IN CAMERA ITEM

 

CITY MANAGER

 

 

9.

BILINGUALISM POLICY – EXEMPTION – GENERAL MANAGER OF PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – IN CAMERA – PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AND IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS – REPORTING OUT DATE: UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL

 

MOTION NO. 45/5

 

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor K. Egli

 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the report from the City Manager entitled “Bilingualism Policy – Exemption – General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development – In Camera –Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual, Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations – Reporting Out Date: Upon Council Approval,” in order to finalize the appointment in a timely manner; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council resolve In Camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law 2016-377, Subsections 13.(1)(b), personal matters about an identifiable individual, including staff; and 13(1)(d), labour relations or employee negotiations; in order to consider the report from the City Manager entitled “Bilingualism Policy – Exemption – General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development – In Camera – Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual, Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations – Reporting Out Date: Upon Council Approval” and specifically to consider the exemption request pursuant to the Bilingualism Policy for the position of General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development.

CARRIED

Council recessed at 12:16 p.m., and resumed in closed session 12:49 p.m.

 

IN CAMERA SESSION

 

IN COUNCIL

Council resumed in open session at 1:34 p.m.

Upon resuming in open session, Mayor Watson indicated that City Council had just met In Camera in order to receive a briefing from the City Manager on the recruitment process for the position of General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development and the report from the City Manager with respect to the exemption request pursuant to the city’s bilingualism policy.  During the In Camera session, no votes were taken other than procedural motions and/or directions to staff.

The Report Recommendation was put to Council:

That City Council approve an exemption pursuant to Section R.6.3.1.(i) of the Bilingualism Policy for the successful candidate to the Senior Management Team, Mr. Stephen Willis, as General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development, as described in this report.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

City Manager Steve Kanellakos made brief remarks announcing the appointment of Mr. Stephen Willis as the General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development. He also announced that Mr. Anthony Di Monte had been confirmed as the General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services.

 

MOTION TO ADOPT REPORTS

MOTION NO. 45/6

Moved by: Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by: Councillor B. Monette

That the report from the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation, entitled “Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) Confirmation of Re-Election of Chair, Appointment of Directors, Repeal of By-Law No. 9, and Approval of By-Law No. 10”; the report from the Ottawa Public Library Board, entitled “Central Library Development Project: Ottawa Public Library-Library and Archives Canada Joint Project”; the report from the Ottawa Police Services Board entitled “Board Activity, Training & Performance: 2016 Annual Report”; the report from the City Manager entitled “Bilingualism Policy – Exemption – General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development – In Camera –Personal Matters about and Identifiable Individual, Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations – Reporting Out Date: Upon Council Approval.”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 22; Planning Committee Report 38A and Transportation Committee Report 20 be received and adopted as amended.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

NOTICES OF MOTION (FOR CONSIDERATION AT SUBSEQUENT MEETING)

MOTION

Moved by Councillor Jeff Leiper

Seconded by Councillor M. Fleury

WHEREAS Westfest is a free outdoor music and art festival taking place from June 2-4, 2017 at Laroche Park, 52 Bayview Road; and

WHEREAS the organizer has requested the closure of Stonehurst Avenue from Burnside Avenue to Carruthers Avenue from 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 2nd to 1:00 a.m. on Monday, June 5th, to allow for artists & businesses to safely load/unload equipment as well as a drop off zone for Para Transpo; 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 Stonehurst Avenue from Burnside Avenue to the south end of Laroche Park from 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 2nd to 1:00 a.m. on Monday, June 5th for Westfest, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).


MOTION

Moved by Councillor S. Blais

Seconded by            Councillor M. Qaqish

WHEREAS the implementation of exterior bus announcements on all OC Transpo conventional buses was identified as an action item in the City of Ottawa’s 2016-2020 Five-Year Municipal Accessibility Plan, which was approved by City Council on March 23, 2016; and

WHEREAS, as previously approved by Council, exterior bus announcements will provide improved and more equitable service to customers who are unable to see the destination sign of an approaching bus, including those who have vision loss or are blind, as well as to all other customers, including visitors, older adults, new Canadians, those with intellectual and learning disabilities, and those who are unable to read, and will assist these individuals to use transit safety and independently; and

WHEREAS the implementation of exterior bus announcements consists of  an  9- to 13-second audible pre-boarding announcement, broadcast externally  from the vehicle,  in both official languages of the route and destination when the front doors open at each bus stop; and

WHEREAS the volume of the exterior bus announcements will be set only approximately 5 to 9 decibels above the ambient noise levels at the stop, during the day, and will be lowered to about 3 to 5 decibels above ambient from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., during the evening and early morning; and 

WHEREAS the implementation of exterior bus announcements is consistent with City Council’s strategic priorities of Healthy & Caring Communities and Service Excellence, and with the standards and principles inherent in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Ottawa’s Accessibility Policy and the City of Ottawa’s Equity and Inclusion Lens;

WHEREAS the Noise By-law (2004-253, as amended) specifically prohibits the use of a noise amplification system on a highway, and furthermore does not specifically allow or exempt the repeated broadcast of a message such as that provided to customers in the external bus announcement system approved by Council, thereby requiring an amendment to fully exempt the operation of the exterior bus announcement system;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT that Section 21 of the Noise By-law (By-law No. 2004-253), as amended, be amended to exempt from the Noise By-law the operation of exterior announcements on buses or other authorized vehicles under the jurisdiction and control of OC Transpo, where the announcements notify users of the route and destination, or any other information, in both official languages.

 


MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS

MOTION NO. 45/7

Moved by: Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by: Councillor B. Monette

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

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

By-Laws

THREE READINGS

2017-37           A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at voie Yellowcress Way, rang Thimbleberry Row and promenade des Aubépines Drive on Plan 4M-1575, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

2017-38        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Nixon Farm Drive on Plan 4M-1515, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

2017-39        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Overberg Way, Tulum Crescent and Rioja Street on Plan 4M-1508, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

2017-40        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-60 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.

2017-41        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 265 Carling Avenue.

2017-42        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 7110 Third Line Road South.

2017-43        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of parts of the lands known municipally as 6219 and 6227 Renaud Road.

2017-44        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 5810 First Line Road.

2017-45        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 4798 Bank Street.

2017-46        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 3285 Eagleson Road.

2017-47        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 774 Bronson Avenue.

2017-48        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to update Volume 2C Richmond Secondary Plan policies relating to service requirements for new development in the Village of Richmond.

2017-49        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 3117 Roger Stevens Drive.

2017-50        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 404 Eden Avenue.

2017-51        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 770 Bronson Avenue.

2017-52        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Main Street).

2017-53        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Nutting Crescent, privé Stockholm Private, Poplin Street, privé Gothenburg Private, privé Baltic Private, privé Malmo Private on Plan 4M-1474, as being exempt from Part Lot

CARRIED

CONFIRMATION BY-LAW

MOTION NO. 45/8

Moved by: Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by: Councillor B. Monette

That the following by-law be read and passed:

By-law 2017-54 to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of February 8, 2017.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

INQUIRIES

Councillors M. Fleury and A. Hubley

Rodents are transient animals and do not discriminate against living in private or public areas. We are increasingly hearing of rodent issues, specifically rats, in public parks and on the street. Since the City of Ottawa has tools to address rodent problems on private property (through by-law services), we would like to know what the city is doing to resolve community concerns relating to rodents in the public realm.

Is the City of Ottawa tracking the rat and rodent population, and if so, are we still seeing significant increases since we stopped using pesticides to control the population? If the City is not tracking the population would it not be beneficial for Public Works to obtain an estimate on the population numbers, such as using cameras in the sewers, in order to have a benchmark for the future? We know other municipalities such as Windsor are looking at municipally funded rat control programs. Education is always helpful but what concrete measures can we take to reduce the significant number of rats in the future, for example, in the sewers?

 

ADJOURNMENT

Council adjourned the meeting at 1:43 p.m.

 

 

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CITY CLERK                                                         MAYOR

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