CLOSED CAPTIONING TRANSCRIPTS

NATIONAL ANTHEM

The national anthem was performed by the Rideau Park Handbells.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES

MAYOR’S CITY BUILDER AWARD

NATIONAL POETRY MONTH PROCLAMATION AND POETRY READING

LEBRETON FLATS UPDATE – MAYOR JIM WATSON

ROLL CALL

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The Regular Minutes of the City Council meeting of 8 March 2017 were confirmed.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST INCLUDING THOSE ORIGINALLY ARISING FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

COMMUNICATIONS

The following communications were received.

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO):

·          

AMO Policy Update - Federal Budget Includes Funding for Infrastructure, Housing, and Child Care

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AMO Policy Update -  Highlights of Bill 68 – Modernizing Municipal Legislation

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AMO Policy Update - Bill 68 Submission and 1/3 Tax Exemption

·          

AMO Policy Update - Plate Denial for Defaulted Provincial Offences Act (POA) Fines Begins May 1, 2017

MOTION TO INTRODUCE REPORTS

MOTION NO. 48/1

Moved by Councillor B. Monette
Seconded by Councillor S. Qadri

That Ottawa Board of Health Report 9; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 23; Community and Protective Services Committee Report 22; Finance and Economic Development Committee Reports 22A and 23; Planning Committee Report 41; Transportation Committee Report 22 and the report from the City Clerk and Solicitor’s Office entitled “Summary of Oral And Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to Bill 73 ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of March 8, 2017”be received and considered.

REPORTS

OTTAWA BOARD OF HEALTH

1.

OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH’S 2016 ANNUAL REPORT

BOARD RECOMMENDATION

That City Council receive Ottawa Public Health’s 2016 Annual Report, for information of its members, in accordance with the City of Ottawa Act, 1999.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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2.

ALL WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF OSGOODE MAIN STREET AND ELIZABETH STREET AND AT THE INTERSECTION OF OSGOODE MAIN STREET AND GORDON MURDOCK ROAD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Approve the installation of  an all-way stop control at the intersection of Osgoode Main Street and Elizabeth Street; and,

2.         Approve the installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Osgoode Main Street and Gordon Murdock Road.

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3.

DISPOSITION OF 2016 TAX AND RATE SUPPORTED OPERATING SURPLUS / DEFICIT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve the disposal of the $5.48 million combined City surplus as follows:

1.         That the $6.496 million 2016 operating surplus for Drinking Water Services be transferred to the Water Reserve Fund.

2.         That the $7.204 million 2016 operating surplus for Wastewater and Drainage Services be transferred to the Wastewater Reserve Fund.

3.         That the $108 thousand 2016 operating surplus for Library Services be transferred to the Library Reserve Fund.

4.         That $1.881 million be transferred from the Transit Services Reserve Fund to fully fund the 2016 Transit Services program.

5.         That $6.444 million be transferred from the City Wide Reserve Fund to fully fund the 2016 Police Services program.

6.         That $726 thousand be carried forward from 2016 into 2017 for the revitalization of Byward and Parkdale Markets and the Revitalized Neighbourhoods initiatives.

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4.

2017 CITY OF OTTAWA MUNICIPAL ACCESSIBILITY PLAN UPDATE REPORT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive the 2017 City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan Update Report.

5.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE KANATA CENTRAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

COMMITEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council:

1.         Appoint the Councillor for Ward 4, Kanata North, as its representative on the Kanata Central Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the balance of the term of Council; and

2.         Approve the appointments of Adam Stuart, Faye Potter, Sean O’Leary, Neil Highet, Kirk Sauriol, David Brown, Paul Lynds and Bill Campbell to the Kanata Central Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term expiring November 30, 2018.

6.

2017 TAX RATIOS AND OTHER TAX POLICIES

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1.         The adoption of the following optional property classes in 2017:

•          Shopping centre property class

•          Parking lots and vacant land property class

•          Office building property class

•          Large industrial property class

•          New multi-residential property class

•          Professional sports facility property class

2.         The adoption of the following tax ratios for 2017:

Property Class                                                        Ratio**

Residential                                                               1.000000

Multi-Residential                                                     1.451649

New Multi-Residential                                           1.000000

Farm                                                                                      0.200000

Managed Forest                                                     0.250000

Pipe line                                                                    1.774830

Commercial Broad Class                                     1.979981

Commercial*                                                            1.926000

Office Building*                                                       2.390000

Parking Lots and Vacant Land*                         1.300000

Shopping Centre*                                                  1.550000

Professional Sports Facility                                1.926000

Industrial Broad Class                                          2.573996

Industrial*                                                                 2.696921

Large Industrial*                                                     2.315965

Landfill***                                                                  2.074366

* including new construction classes for Business Education Tax rate purposes

** Subject to final minor revisions upon Ontario Property Tax Analysis (OPTA) close-off

*** Provincially mandated new class for 2017

3.         The adoption of the following tax ratios and by-laws for the mandatory property subclasses and the tax rate percentage reduction for farm land awaiting development:

•          Commercial excess land (i.e. commercial, office building and shopping centre property classes) - 70% of the applicable commercial property class tax ratio;

•          Vacant industrial land, industrial and large industrial excess land - 65% of the applicable industrial property class tax ratio;

•          Farm land awaiting development subclass I - 75% of the residential property class tax ratio and the corresponding tax rate percentage reduction for the awaiting residential, multi-residential, commercial and industrial property classes; and

•          Farm land awaiting development subclass II - no tax rate reduction.

4.         That the tax rates for 2017 be established based on the ratios adopted herein.

5.         That the 2017 capping and clawback provisions be as follows

a.         That capping parameters be approved at the higher of 10% of the previous year’s annualized tax or 5% of the 2017 Current Value Assessment (CVA) taxes;

b.        That capped or clawed back properties whose recalculated annualized taxes fall within $250 of their CVA taxation be moved to their CVA tax for the year and be excluded from any future capping adjustments;

c.         That properties that have reached their CVA during the current year or crossed over from the clawed back category to the capped category remain at CVA taxes and be excluded from any future capping adjustments; and

d.        That properties that cross over from the capped category to the clawed back category remain subject to clawback adjustments.

6.         That the tax level for “new construction” properties be set at a minimum level of 100% of their CVA taxes for 2017 and future taxation years.

7.         That the property tax mitigation programs be continued for 2017, including the Charitable Rebate Program, the Farm Grant Program and the Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Complete Tax Deferral Program as previously approved by Council.

8.         That Revenue Services continue receiving and processing the Vacancy Rebate applications for the 2016 taxation year as well as continue the pilot vacancy inspection program in 2017 consistent with past approvals and existing Program administration.

9.         That staff implement the technical adjustment for the City of Ottawa prescribed in the property tax related regulations made under the Municipal Act, 2001 by way of by-law.

10.      That the $4.9 million in additional tax revenue from additional growth identified through the application of the technical adjustment be added to the remissions operating budget.

11.      That the stormwater rates outlined in this report for unconnected properties be approved by Council.

That Council approve:

1.         The adoption of the following optional property classes in 2017:

•          Shopping centre property class

•          Parking lots and vacant land property class

•          Office building property class

•          Large industrial property class

•          New multi-residential property class

•          Professional sports facility property class

2.         The adoption of the following tax ratios for 2017:

Property Class                                                        Ratio**

Residential                                                               1.000000

Multi-Residential                                                     1.451649

New Multi-Residential                                           1.000000

Farm                                                                                      0.200000

Managed Forest                                                     0.250000

Pipe line                                                                    1.774830

Commercial Broad Class                                     1.979981

Commercial*                                                            1.926000

Office Building*                                                       2.390000

Parking Lots and Vacant Land*                         1.300000

Shopping Centre*                                                  1.550000

Professional Sports Facility                                1.926000

Industrial Broad Class                                          2.573996

Industrial*                                                                 2.696921

Large Industrial*                                                     2.315965

Landfill***                                                                  2.015321

* including new construction classes for Business Education Tax rate purposes

** Subject to final minor revisions upon Ontario Property Tax Analysis (OPTA) close-off

*** Provincially mandated new class for 2017.

3.         The adoption of the following tax ratios and by-laws for the mandatory property subclasses and the tax rate percentage reduction for farm land awaiting development:

•          Commercial excess land (i.e. commercial, office building and shopping centre property classes) - 70% of the applicable commercial property class tax ratio;

•          Vacant industrial land, industrial and large industrial excess land - 65% of the applicable industrial property class tax ratio;

•          Farm land awaiting development subclass I - 75% of the residential property class tax ratio and the corresponding tax rate percentage reduction for the awaiting residential, multi-residential, commercial and industrial property classes; and

•          Farm land awaiting development subclass II - no tax rate reduction.

4.         That the tax rates for 2017 be established based on the ratios adopted herein.

5.         That the 2017 capping and clawback provisions be as follows

a.         That capping parameters be approved at the higher of 10% of the previous year’s annualized tax or 5% of the 2017 Current Value Assessment (CVA) taxes;

b.        That capped or clawed back properties whose recalculated annualized taxes fall within $250 of their CVA taxation be moved to their CVA tax for the year and be excluded from any future capping adjustments;

c.         That properties that have reached their CVA during the current year or crossed over from the clawed back category to the capped category remain at CVA taxes and be excluded from any future capping adjustments; and

d.        That properties that cross over from the capped category to the clawed back category remain subject to clawback adjustments.

6.         That the tax level for “new construction” properties be set at a minimum level of 100% of their CVA taxes for 2017 and future taxation years.

7.         That the property tax mitigation programs be continued for 2017, including the Charitable Rebate Program, the Farm Grant Program and the Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Complete Tax Deferral Program as previously approved by Council.

8.         That Revenue Services continue receiving and processing the Vacancy Rebate applications for the 2016 taxation year as well as continue the pilot vacancy inspection program in 2017 consistent with past approvals and existing Program administration.

9.         That staff implement the technical adjustment for the City of Ottawa prescribed in the property tax related regulations made under the Municipal Act, 2001 by way of by-law.

10.      That the $4.9 million in additional tax revenue from additional growth identified through the application of the technical adjustment be added to the remissions operating budget.

11.      That the stormwater rates outlined in this report for unconnected properties be approved by Council.

12.      That the City Treasurer or designate be delegated the authority to make the necessary adjustments in accordance with Motion No. 48/2. 

7.

REVITALIZATION OF THE BYWARD AND PARKDALE MARKETS – NEW MANAGEMENT MODEL AND GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Adopt the Business Case entitled “The Future Management of the ByWard and Parkdale Markets” found at Document 1 to this report;

2.         Approve the establishment of a Municipal Services Corporation for the ByWard and Parkdale Markets as described in this report and direct staff to bring back an interim progress report detailing the transition schedule in Q3 of 2017;

3.         Approve the process for recruiting and selecting Board members, as described in this report; and delegate authority to the Mayor, Councillor Fleury and Councillor Leiper to appoint the initial three Board Members; and

4.         Delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development, to incorporate the ByWard and Parkdale Markets Municipal Services Corporation and enter into ancillary legal agreements, including service and asset management agreements and lease assignments, to the satisfaction of the City Clerk and Solicitor.

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8.

OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 1309 CARLING AVENUE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council approve:

1.         an amendment to the Official Plan to add to Volume 2a the Westgate Secondary Plan, detailed in Document 2 – Proposed Official Plan Amendment – Westgate Secondary Plan, as amended by replacing Schedules A, B and C with the attached Schedules (as set out in supporting Document 1);

2.         an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1309 Carling Avenue to permit five mixed use high-rise towers as detailed in Document 4 – Zoning By-law Amendment Height Schedule and Document 5 – Details of Recommended Zoning; and

3.         that pursuant to the Planning Act, Subsection 34(17) no further notice be given.

9.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 1960 SCOTT STREET

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1.         an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1960 Scott Street, to permit a 22-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 2; and

2.         that the implementing Zoning By-law not proceed to City Council until such time as the agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act is executed.

10.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 1400 CARLING AVENUE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1400 Carling Avenue to permit the addition of two towers, measuring 10 storeys and 12 storeys, to an existing five storey retirement home, as detailed in Document 2.

11.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 1435 RANDALL AVENUE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1435 Randall Avenue to permit five detached dwellings, as detailed in Document 2.

12.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 47 HAVELOCK STREET

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 47 Havelock Street to permit a four storey apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

13.

OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS – 102 BILL LEATHEM DRIVE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED

That Council approve:

1.         an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 and an amendment to the City of Ottawa Official Plan to permit the development of a multi-purpose facility which is proposed to include place of worship, place of assembly and community centre uses in the ‘Ottawa Airport Operating Influence Zone’;

2.         that the proposed site-specific amendments shall be subject to the following conditions:

a.         that the only noise-sensitive land uses permitted at this location shall be those defined exclusively as place of assembly, place of worship and community centre;

b.        that the above noise-sensitive land uses shall only be permitted where the Owner has provided a noise study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development. It is understood that the noise mitigation measures recommended in the noise study shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development;

c.         that the following uses are prohibited at this location:
• daycare
• rooming unit and rooming house
• retirement home
• residential care facility
• shelter

d.        that an appropriate covenant be placed on title reflecting the fact that the property in question is within the Ottawa Airport Operating Influence Zone.

That Council approve:

1.         an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 and an amendment to the City of Ottawa Official Plan to permit the development of a multi-purpose facility which is proposed to include place of worship, place of assembly and community centre uses in the ‘Ottawa Airport Operating Influence Zone’;

2.         that the proposed site-specific amendments shall be subject to the following conditions:

a.         that the only noise-sensitive land uses permitted at this location shall be those defined exclusively as place of assembly, place of worship and community centre;

b.        that the above noise-sensitive land uses shall only be permitted where the Owner has provided a noise study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development. It is understood that the noise mitigation measures recommended in the noise study shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development;

c.         that the following uses are prohibited at this location:
• daycare
• rooming unit and rooming house
• retirement home
• residential care facility
• shelter

d.        that an appropriate covenant be placed on title reflecting the fact that the property in question is within the Ottawa Airport Operating Influence Zone.

3.         that Planning Services undertake a study relating to select institutional uses in Employment Areas, and provide to Planning Committee and Council by Q1 2018 a report and recommendation(s) on any suggested modification(s) to the Zoning By-law and/or policy documents.

14.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – TO PERMIT FARMERS’ MARKETS IN VILLAGE SQUARE PARK, BYRON LINEAR TRAMWAY PARK AND THE RIVERVIEW PARK AND RIDE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council approve:

1.            an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to permit farmers’ markets in three locations in the city: Village Square Park in Stittsville, part of 6000 Abbott Street East and an unaddressed parcel to the east of Village Square Park; a portion of the Byron Linear Tramway Park along Richmond Road between Broadview Avenue and Golden Avenue; and Riverview Park and Ride – 650 Earl Armstrong Road, as detailed in Documents 1 and 2, with the following amendment to the staff report:

• that the word “heritage” be struck from paragraph 3 of page 5 of the report where it is used to describe the barn located on the unaddressed parcel of land abutting Village Square Park; and

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

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15.

KITCHISSIPPI PARKING STRATEGY

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED

That Council direct staff to review the oversight of the Municipal Parking Management Strategy as part of the End of Term Governance Review for the next term of Council.

16.

ON-STREET PARKING REGULATION CHANGE POLICY

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the On-Street Parking Regulation Change Policy, as attached in Document 1 and as described in this report.

17.

POLICY FOR POSTING A 30 KM/H SPEED LIMIT ON AN EXISTING ROADWAY

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council approve:

1.         The 30 km/h Speed Limit Policy for existing roadways, as attached in Document 2 and as described in this report; and

1.            That the paragraph on page 8 of the report reading:
“Traditional Main Streets with a Strong Pedestrian Presence: If the criteria are met for such roadways, a petition is not required. In order to implement a 30 km/h speed limit, concurrence must be provided to Traffic Services staff by the respective Business Improvement Area (BIA). In the absence of an established BIA, Ward Councillor concurrence is required.”
Be amended to read:

“Traditional Main Streets with a Strong Pedestrian Presence: If the criteria are met for such roadways, a petition is not required. In order to implement a 30 km/h speed limit, concurrence must be provided to Traffic Services staff by the Ward Councillor.”

That Council approve:

1.         The 30 km/h Speed Limit Policy for existing roadways, as attached in Document 2 and as described in this report; and

2.            That the paragraph on page 8 of the report reading:
“Traditional Main Streets with a Strong Pedestrian Presence: If the criteria are met for such roadways, a petition is not required. In order to implement a 30 km/h speed limit, concurrence must be provided to Traffic Services staff by the respective Business Improvement Area (BIA). In the absence of an established BIA, Ward Councillor concurrence is required.”
Be amended to read:

“Traditional Main Streets with a Strong Pedestrian Presence: If the criteria are met for such roadways, a petition is not required. In order to implement a 30 km/h speed limit, concurrence must be provided to Traffic Services staff by the Ward Councillor.”

3.            That Criteria 2 of the Roadway and Traffic Environment Criteria reading:

            Transit Operations: For roads with transit service, a 30 km/h speed limit will only be considered if the service is infrequent (three trips per hour per direction or fewer) or if the road already operates at 30 km/h or more slowly during daytime hours (generally 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday).

Be amended to read:

Transit Operations: For roads with transit service, a 30 km/h speed limit will only be considered if the service is infrequent (3 trips per hour per direction or fewer), if the road already operates at 30 km/h or more slowly during daytime hours (generally 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday), or if the road is a local or collector road at the main pedestrian entrance to a school; and

4.            That Criteria 5 of the Roadway and Traffic Environment Criteria reading:

Daily Traffic Volume: The Transportation Association of Canada’s Geometric Design Guide identifies 2,500 vehicles per day as the upper threshold for local roadways. As the intent of the 30 km/h Speed Limit Policy is to provide lower speed limits on roadways that serve the local roadway function, a 30 km/h speed limit will only be considered on roadways with traffic volumes of less than 2,500 vehicles per day.

            Be amended to read:

Daily Traffic Volume:  The Transportation Association of Canada’s Geometric Design Guide identifies 2,500 vehicles per day as the upper threshold for local roadways. As the intent of the 30 km/h Speed Limit Policy is to provide lower speed limits on roadways that serve the local roadway function, a 30 km/h speed limit will only be considered on roadways with traffic volumes of less than 2,500 vehicles per day or on roadways where traffic volumes are higher than 2500 vehicles per day and there is a school present whereby in these cases, a school speed zone of 30 km/h could be implemented during the times when children are arriving to school in the morning or leaving school in the afternoon.

BULK CONSENT AGENDA

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A.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 3856, 3866, 3876 NAVAN ROAD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3856, 3866, 3876 Navan Road to permit a place of worship as detailed in Document 2.

B.

WAIVER OF FEES ASSOCIATED WITH CLOSURE OF UNOPENED ROAD ALLOWANCE - CABLE CRESCENT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That City Council approve that the fees for the closure of the unopened road allowance known as Cable Crescent, expected to amount to $4,343.04, be waived in order to allow for the future designation of this public space as parkland.

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C.

COMMEMORATIVE NAMING PROPOSAL – SUSANNA KEMP PARK

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the proposal to name a future park, located in the Abbottsville Development, “Susanna Kemp Park”.

D.

COMMEMORATIVE NAMING PROPOSAL – LEE BOLTWOOD PARK

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the proposal to name a future park located in the Abbotsville Development “Lee Boltwood Park”.

E.

SPONSORSHIP NAMING RIGHTS – GOULBOURN RECREATION COMPLEX

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Approve the naming rights proposal from Cardel Homes to rename the Goulbourn Recreation Complex to “Cardel Rec – Goulbourn”; and

2.         Authorize the General Manager, Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services to finalize and execute naming rights agreements related to the Goulbourn Recreation Complex, in consultation with the City Solicitor, as outlined in this report

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F.

2016 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT – CITY OF OTTAWA ARCHIVES ANNUAL REPORT AND RECORDS RETENTION AND DISPOSITION BY-LAW 2003-527 AMENDMENTS

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Receive this report for information; and

2.         Amend the Records Retention and Disposition By-law No. 2003-527 to incorporate the revisions to Schedule “A”, as outlined in this report and more specifically described in the Changes to Schedule A, in Document 6.

G.

2016 YEAR-END MFIPPA REPORT – SUMMARY

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive this report for information.

H.

APPOINTMENT TO THE WESTBORO VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the appointment of Darren Prashad to the Westboro Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term expiring November 30, 2018.

I.

2017 BUDGETS AND SPECIAL LEVIES FOR BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS AND SPARKS STREET MALL AUTHORITY

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

1.         That Council approve the 2017 budgets and special levies, as presented in Document 1, for the following:

Bank Street BIA,

Barrhaven BIA,

Bells Corners BIA,

ByWard Market BIA,

Carp BIA,

Carp Road Corridor BIA,

Downtown Rideau BIA,

Glebe BIA,

Kanata North Business Park BIA,

Kanata Central BIA,

Manotick BIA,

Heart of Orleans BIA,

Preston BIA,

Sparks Street BIA,

Sparks Street Mall Authority

Somerset Village BIA,,

Somerset Chinatown BIA,

Vanier BIA,

Wellington West BIA, and

Westboro Village BIA.

2.         That Council enact the BIA levy by-laws and the Sparks Street Mall Authority by-law for the BIAs and Mall Authority listed in Recommendation 1 once the 2017 tax ratios are approved by Council.

J.

GENERAL ACCOUNTS – WRITE-OFFS 2016 AND REPAYMENT AGREEMENTS EXECUTED IN 2016

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve the following:

1.         That general accounts totaling $49,097 be written off;

2.         That property taxes totalling $11,500 be written-off in accordance with section 354 of the Municipal Act; and

3.         That the 2016 Repayment Agreements executed as required by the Delegation of Authority By-law be received.

K.

REPORT ON BUDGET EXPENSES PURSUANT TO ONTARIO REGULATION 284/09

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt this report.

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L.

OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 125 MARKETPLACE AVENUE AND 101A LINDENSHADE DRIVE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1.         an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, South Nepean Urban Area Secondary Plan, South Nepean Town Centre – Area 7, by incorporating site specific policies for 125 Marketplace Avenue and 101A Lindenshade Drive relating to building heights as detailed in Document 2; and

2.         an amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 125 Marketplace Avenue and 101A Lindenshade Drive to permit a two building retirement home complex consisting of an eight storey building and a nine storey building, as detailed in Document 3.

M.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 785 GOULBOURN FORCED ROAD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 785 Goulbourn Forced Road to permit the development of an elementary school and child care centre, as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

N.

OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS – 30 HIGHBURY PARK DRIVE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1.         an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, South Nepean Urban Area Secondary Plan, South Nepean Areas 1, 2 and 3, by incorporating site specific policies for 30 Highbury Park Drive relating to the permission of retail uses, as detailed in Document 2; and

2.         an amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 30 Highbury Park Drive, rezoning the property to a Local Commercial zone in order to permit a three building commercial/retail development, as detailed in Document 3.

O.

2016 ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO THE BUILDING CODE ACT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the 2016 Annual Report pursuant to the Building Code Act.

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P.

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (BIA) ANTI-GRAFFITI GRANT PROGRAM

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1.         The Business Improvement Area Anti-Graffiti Grant Program continue in accordance with the City of Ottawa Grants and Contributions Policy and subject to annual budget approval, as outlined in this report; and

2.         The transfer of funding and Delegated Authority for the Business Improvement Area Anti-Graffiti Grant Program from the Public Works and Environmental Services department operating base budget to the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development department operating base budget effective May 1, 2017.

Q.

LANSDOWNE TRANSPORTATION MONITORING OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (LTMOC) 2016 UPDATE – FINAL REPORT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive the 2016 Update Final report and approve the discontinuation of the Lansdowne Transportation Monitoring Operations Committee (LTMOC).

R.

DESIGNATION OF A COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONE ON CASTLEFRANK ROAD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the designation of a Community Safety Zone on Castlefrank Road as further described in this report and in the draft By-law attached as Document 1.

S.

ORLÉANS BOULEVARD SPEED REDUCTION FROM NAVAN ROAD TO SILVERBIRCH STREET/LONGLEAF DRIVE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve that the speed limit along Orléans Boulevard between Navan Road and Silverbirch Street/Longleaf Drive be reduced from 60 km/h to 50 km/h.

CITY CLERK AND SOLICITOR

T.

SUMMARY OF ORAL AND WRITTEN PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS FOR ITEMS SUBJECT TO BILL 73 ‘EXPLANATION REQUIREMENTS’ AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 8, 2017

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

That City Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of March 8, 2017 that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ of Bill 73, the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015, as described in this report and attached as Documents 1 and 2.

MOTION TO ADOPT REPORTS

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN

MOTIONS REQUIRING SUSPENSION OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE

MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS

MOTION NO. 48/10

Moved by Councillor B. Monette
Seconded by Councillor S. Qadri

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

By-Laws

THREE READINGS

2017-92.           A by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate Right of Way patios on City highways.

2017-93.           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.

2017-94.           A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close the untraveled portion of Rideau Street in the Village of Kars.

2017-95.           A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Rochester Street, Bobolink Ridge, Bank Street, Collins Avenue, Russell Road, Diamondview Road, Mohr’s Road, Andrew Simpson Drive, Richmond Road, 8th Line Road and Springhill Road).

2017-96.           A by-law of the City of Ottawa to change the name of avenue Kilborn Avenue, cour Sellers Court, voie Casson Way, avenue Beauchamp Avenue and a portion of avenue Billings Avenue, municipal highways in the City of Ottawa.

2017-97.           A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Greenbank Road).

2017-98.           A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Warmstone Drive).

2017-99.           A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at croissant Knockaderry Crescent and croissant Guinness Crescent on Plan 4M-1552, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

2017-100.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 1435 Randall Avenue on Plan 552, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

2017-101.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Solaris Drive on Plan 4M-1520, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

2017-102.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa by adding to Volume 2A – Secondary Plans, the Westgate Secondary Plan.

2017-103.        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 1309 Carling Avenue.

2017-104.        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 1435 Randall Avenue.

2017-105.        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 47 Havelock Street.

2017-106.        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 3856, 3866 and 3876 Navan Road.

2017-107.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 2A – South Nepean Urban Area Secondary Plan, South Nepean Town Centre – Area 7 of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to incorporate polices relating to maximum building heights for the lands known municipally as 125 Marketplace Avenue and 101A Lindenshade Drive.

2017-108.        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 125 Marketplace Avenue and 101A Lindenshade Drive.

2017-109.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to remove the holding symbol from various properties along Armstrong Street

2017-110.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to institute policies permitting certain institutional uses on the lands known municipally as 102 Bill Leathem Drive.

2017-111.        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 102 Bill Leathem Drive.

2017-112.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Rouncey Road).

2017-113.        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 1960 Scott Street.

2017-114.        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 1400 Carling Avenue.

2017-115.        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 785 Goulbourn Forced Road.

2017-116.        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 commonly known as the Byron Linear Tramway Park.

2017-117.        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 6000 Abbott Street East.

2017-118.        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 municipally known as 650 Earl Armstrong Road.

2017-119.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add site-specific policies allowing retail uses on lands municipally known as 30 Highbury Park Road.

2017-120.        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 30 Highbury Park Drive.

2017-121.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close part of Solaris Drive in the City of Ottawa.

2017-122.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Solaris Drive).

2017-123.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to change the name of chemin Jockvale Road to promenade Longfields Drive, a municipal highway in the City of Ottawa.

CONFIRMATION BY-LAW

MOTION NO. 48/11

Moved by Councillor B. Monette
Seconded by Councillor S. Qadri

That the following by-law be read and passed:

By-law 2017-124 to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of April 12, 2017.

ADJOURNMENT