OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, 14 June 2017
10:00 a.m.
Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West
MINUTES 52
The Council of
the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West,
Ottawa, on Wednesday, 14 June 2017 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The Mayor, Jim
Watson, presided and led Council in a moment of reflection.
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CLOSED CAPTIONING TRANSCRIPTS
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(note: the transcript can be found at the Confirmation of Minutes
link)
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The national anthem was performed by students
from St. Francis Xavier High School.
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Mayor Watson presented
the Mayor’s City Builder Award to the Ottawa Police Chorus. The Ottawa Police
Chorus was created in 1972 and celebrates its 45th anniversary in
2017. The mission of the Ottawa Police Chorus is to enhance the image of the
Ottawa Police Service through song. To accomplish this goal, the Chorus sings
at a multiplicity of events, large and small, including cultural events,
retirement homes, concerts, Christmas parties in the community.
The Ottawa Police
Chorus proudly join other members of the Ottawa Police Service at their
community and service award ceremonies. They are privileged to stand with other
Police Choruses from across Canada, on the steps of Parliament Hill every
September, to honour the sacrifice of fallen officers at the National Police
Memorial.
Mayor Watson presented the Province of Ontario Senior of
the Year Award for the Ottawa municipality to Heather Murphy, in recognition of
outstanding contributions to her community after age 65. Ms. Murphy has served
on the Friends of the Public Library (FOPL) board since 2007 as a member at large
and secretary. She also serves on the local Kanata Committee for the FOPL and
oversees 60 volunteers working at the two Kanata branches and three West
Carleton branches for FOPL book sales.
Mayor Watson and City Manager Steve Kanellakos, on
behalf of all members of Council, presented a departing gift to Mr. John Moser,
the former Acting General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic
Development, in recognition of his retirement from the City of Ottawa.
MAYOR’S UPDATE – OPIOID
SITUATION –OTTAWA EFFORTS
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Mayor Watson
gave a verbal update on the work that is underway in Ottawa regarding drug
overdose prevention. He spoke about current prevention and outreach programs,
and discussed future plans to sustain these efforts. A Copy of the Mayor’s
remarks is held on file with the City Clerk.
All Members were
present for the meeting except Councillor D. Chernushenko.
CONFIRMED
See
specific Agenda Items for declarations: Item 1 – Ottawa Community
Housing Corporation (OCHC) Annual Report and Annual General Meeting of the
Shareholder
MOTION NO. 52/1
Moved
by Councillor R. Brockington
Seconded by Councillor J. Cloutier
BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to
discuss response to Inquiry OCC 03-17 – Potholes and Road Quality.
CARRIED
with Councillor J. Harder dissenting
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Petitions:
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Petition received containing the names of 53
individuals requesting that, with respect to proposed Subdivision at 3490
Innes road (File D07-16-16-002), the City does not approve the construction
of a vehicular road that would provide access from above-noted subdivision to
Nature Trail Crescent, and in the future Pagé Road.
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Other Communications Received:
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Submission received containing the names of 73
individuals requesting that the City of Ottawa install speed bumps on
Prestone Drive.
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MOTION TO INTRODUCE REPORTS
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MOTION NO. 52/2
Moved by
Councillor S. Qadri
Seconded by Councillor A. Hubley
That the
report from the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation entitled “Ottawa
Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) Annual Report and Annual General Meeting
of the Shareholder”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 25, Audit
Committee Report 11; Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 25; Planning
Committee Report 45; Transit Commission Report 13;
and Transportation Committee Report 24, be received and considered; and
That the Rules
of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider Planning Committee
Report 46, in order to provide a timely resolution to a potential applicant
and mitigate risk of delay to critical project timelines; and
That the petition
listed under Communications (respecting road access from a proposed
subdivision to Nature Trail Crescent and Pagé Road) be received.
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CARRIED
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Councillor K. Egli declared a potential, deemed indirect pecuniary interest
on Item 1 of City Council Agenda 52 - Ottawa Community Housing Corporation
(OCHC) Annual Report and Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder as his
son has a summer job with OCHC. Councillor Egli did not take part in the
discussion or vote on this item.
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REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
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1. That the 2016 Ottawa Community Housing
Corporation (OCHC) Annual Report as described in this report and set out in
Document 1 be received; and
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2. That the signed audited Financial
Statements of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) for the year 2016
as described in this report and set out in Document 2 be received;
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3. That Dan Doré and Claude Lloyd be
reappointed to the Board of Directors as Community members for terms of one
(1) year expiring at the AGM in 2018, and that Cathy Jordan and Nicole
St-Louis be reappointed to the Board of Directors as Community members for terms
of three (3) years expiring at the AGM in 2020 as described in this report
and set out in Document 3;
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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.
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Councillor M.
Fleury, Chair of the Ottawa Community Housing Board of Directors, and Stéphane
Giguère, CEO of Ottawa Community Housing, provided an overview of the Annual
Report. A copy of their presentation is held on file with the City Clerk.
The report
recommendations were then put to Council and CARRIED.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council delegate authority to staff to enter into the
necessary agreement(s) with the Manotick Culture, Parks and Recreation
Association for the design, construction, maintenance and use of the Manotick
Mahogany Harbour Dock, as described in this report, to the satisfaction of
the City Clerk and Solicitor.
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CARRIED
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AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORT 11
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the draft 2016 City of Ottawa Consolidated
Financial statements.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive the Report on Audit Follow-ups and detailed
audit follow-up reports.
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RECEIVED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report.
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RECEIVED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Receive the update on the City’s
Comprehensive Asset Management Program (CAM) as described in this report;
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2. Receive the 2017 State of Asset Report
(SOAR) as described in this report and attached as Document 1;
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3. Receive the Strategic Asset Management
Plan (SAMP) as described in this report and attached as Document 2;
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4. Approve the non-financial next steps for
the Comprehensive Asset Management Program as identified in this report.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve that in order to address the funding target
as recommended in the Comprehensive Asset Management Program report, the
following funding strategies be approved for consideration as part of future
budgets:
1. That the use of debt for tax supported
capital works continue to correspond to the amount of debt retiring and
funded from the City Wide property taxation;
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2. That the contribution from taxation for
the renewal of existing assets be increased by inflation (Construction Price
Index) and an additional $10.5 million in the 2018 budget , as a priority
within Council’s approved tax targets;
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3. That the annual contribution from
taxation for the renewal of existing assets be increased annually by
inflation and an additional $7.8 million per year starting in the 2019 budget
for 9 years as outlined in this report;
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4. That staff continue to pursue permanent
stable funding from the federal and provincial governments for the renewal of
existing assets.
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CARRIED with
Councillor R. Chiarelli dissenting.
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COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
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RECEIVED
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COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the transfer of $1.4M of professional
services within the Information Technology Services budget to compensation
and establish 12 full-time equivalents as outlined in the report.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receive the 2016 Economic Development
Strategy Implementation Update set out in Document 1; and
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2. Approve the 2017 Economic Development
Priorities and Work Plan as described in this report with details in Document
2 and 3.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council approve:
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1. an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250
for 190 Richmond Road to permit a six-storey apartment building, and an area
dedicated for parkland, as detailed in Document 2;
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2. that Document 1- Location Map, of Report
ACS2017-PIE-PS-0075 be replaced with the following revised Location Map,
which reflects a height limit of 21.5 metres (attached below as Supporting
Document 1);
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3. that the implementing Zoning By-law not
proceed to Council until such time as the agreement under Section 37 of the
Planning Act is executed; and
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4. that there be no further notice pursuant
to Subsection 34 (17) of the Planning Act.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
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1. waive the notice required under
Subsections 29. (3) and 34. (1) of the Procedural By-law to consider this
report at its meeting on 14 June 2017; and
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2. direct staff to accept an application to
amend the Zoning By-law for 250 Vanguard Drive to add automobile rental
establishment as a minor Zoning Bylaw amendment application.
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CARRIED
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TRANSIT
COMMISSION REPORT 13
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COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
That Council direct staff to develop an equitable single fare
option for all OC Transpo services, based on the principles established for
the Equipass and in compliance with existing commitments and policies
regarding fare ratios, the Long Range Financial Plan and the Transit
Affordability Plan for consideration as part of the 2018 budget process.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the updates to the Transportation Impact
Assessment (TIA) Guidelines as described in this report.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
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1. Receive the Barrhaven and Merivale Road
Rail Grade Separation Study, attached as Document 1;
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2. Approve the establishment of a Barrhaven
Rail Safety Program, as described in this report, including as follows:
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a. Approve that funding for a portion of
the Barrhaven Rail Safety Program, specifically to undertake the
environmental assessments for the rail grade-separations at Woodroffe Avenue,
the Southwest Transitway, and Fallowfield Road, as well as for the multi-use
pathway underpass at the Jockvale Road/Rail corridor, be included for
consideration as part of the 2018 Draft Budget;
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3. Delegate the authority to the Mayor, in
consultation with the ward Councillors, to seek funding from the Federal and
Provincial Government and VIA Rail for the design and construction phase for
the Barrhaven Rail Safety Program; and,
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4. Direct the City Manager to forward this
report and Council’s disposition of the recommendations to the Transportation
Safety Board for their information.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
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RECEIVED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve that the speed limit along River Road between
Lowen Drive and 110m south of Tewsley Drive be reduced from 70 km/h to 60
km/h.
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CARRIED with Councillor
G. Darouze dissenting.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve:
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1. The installation of an all-way stop
control at the intersection of Southmore Drive East and Thorndale Drive;
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2. That the speed limit along the entire
length of Plante Drive be reduced to 40km per hour; and,
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3. That the speed limit along the entire
length of Southmore Drive West be reduced to 40km per hour.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the installation of an all-way stop control
at the intersection of Prestone Drive and Deavy Way.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
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1. Direct staff to reduce the scope of the
Gardenway Drive Project to include the following segments that directly serve
local bus stops:
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a) The south side of Gardenway Drive between
Thickey Way and Esplanade Avenue;
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b) The south side of Gardenway Drive between
Boake Street and Lejeune Drive;
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c) The south side of Gardenway Drive between
Paradise Crescent (west) and approximately 40m west of Paradise Crescent
(west); and
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d) The south side of Gardenway Drive between
Paradise Crescent (east) and approximately 50m west of Paradise Crescent
(east).
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2. Approve that any remaining funds, as a
result of the reduced project scope, be re-allocated towards the
implementation of another sidewalk project in the Ottawa Pedestrian Plan.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That City Council:
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1. Waive the condition that the patio at
283 Elgin Street be required to close by 11 p.m. on June 30, July 1 and July
2, 2017 and extend their patio closing time to 2 a.m.; and
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2. Delegate the authority to the General
Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development, in consultation
with the Director of 2017 Operations and Special Events and the local ward
Councillor, to temporarily extend the hours for ROW patio permit holders who
request permission to extend closure from 11 p.m. to up to 4 a.m. on June
30, July 1 and July 2, 2017, and that such authorization may be subject to
terms and conditions imposed by the General Manager of Planning,
Infrastructure and Economic Development.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That City Council establish new, lower insurance requirements for
café seating patios by adding the following to By-law 2017-92, Section
13 (a):
INSURANCE
13. The permit holder applicant shall provide and
maintain insurance in accordance with the following requirements in respect
of each ROW patio permit issued to the permit holder under this by-law:
(a) Commercial General
Liability insurance subject to limits of not less than $5,000,000, or not
less than $2,000,000 inclusive per occurrence for café seating patios only,
inclusive per occurrence for bodily injury, death and damage to property
including loss of use thereof, and such insurance shall be in the name of the
applicant and shall name the City as an additional insured thereunder and
which shall preclude subrogation claims by the Insurer against anyone insured
thereunder;
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve that the construction of a sidewalk on Jeanne
d’Arc Boulevard, from Champlain Street to Tenth Line Road, be removed from
the Ottawa Pedestrian Plan and that funding be re-allocated towards the
implementation of another sidewalk project in the Ottawa Pedestrian Plan.
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CARRIED
Item L on the
Bulk Consent Agenda was lifted from the Bulk Consent Agenda for consideration
as part of the regular Agenda.
L.
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CAPITAL ADJUSTMENTS AND CLOSING OF PROJECTS – CITY
TAX AND RATE SUPPORTED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Authorize the closing of capital
projects listed in Document 1;
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2. Approve the budget adjustments as
detailed in Document 2;
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3. Return to source/(funding required) the
following funding balances and eliminate debt authority resulting from the
closing of projects and budget adjustments:
- Tax Supported reserves $5.083 million;
- Rate Supported Reserves $21.442 million;
- Development Charge revenues ($4.135 million); and
- Debt Authority $24.105 million;
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4. Permit those projects in Document 3 that
qualify for closure, to remain open; and
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5. Receive the budget adjustments in
Document 4 undertaken in accordance with the Delegation of Authority By-law
2016-369, as amended, as they pertain to capital works.
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MOTION NO. 52/3
Moved
by Councillor A. Hubley
Seconded by Councillor M. Qaqish
BE IT RESOLVED that project 906279 be removed from page 9 of the
Capital Projects Recommended for Closure Report listed as Item L on the Bulk
Consent Agenda.
CARRIED
The Committee
Recommendations, as amended by Motion No. 52/3 and as set out in full below,
were put to Council:
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That Council:
1. Authorize the closing of capital
projects listed in Document 1, with the exception of project 906279;
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2. Approve the budget adjustments as
detailed in Document 2;
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3. Return to source/(funding required) the
following funding balances and eliminate debt authority resulting from the
closing of projects and budget adjustments:
- Tax Supported reserves $5.083 million;
- Rate Supported Reserves $21.442 million;
- Development Charge revenues ($4.135 million); and
- Debt Authority $24.105 million;
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4. Permit those projects in Document 3 that
qualify for closure, to remain open; and
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5. Receive the budget adjustments in
Document 4 undertaken in accordance with the Delegation of Authority By-law
2016-369, as amended, as they pertain to capital works.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the development charges to be imposed at 1229
Dwyer Hill Road, as set out in this report.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for
part of 2638 Mackey Road to prohibit residential uses, as detailed in
Document 2.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for
part of 4779 Carp Road to prohibit residential uses, as detailed in Document
2.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for
part of 6462 First Line Road to prohibit detached dwellings and related uses,
as detailed in Document 2.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng of Robinson
Consultants Inc. as the engineer of record to prepare a report under
Subsection 78 (1) of the Drainage Act to inform Council on the current
status of the Hobbs Municipal Drain and whether one or more of the projects
listed under subsection 78 (1.1) is required for the better use, maintenance
or repair of the drainage works or lands or roads.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That City Council approve:
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1. The implementation of an All Way Stop
Control at the intersection of Van Vliet Road at South River Drive; and
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2. The removal and replacement of the
eastward and westward facing stop signs at the intersection of South River
Drive and South Island Park Drive with a Pedestrian Crossover.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the Sinking Fund Financial Statements for
2016.
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CARRIED
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FINANCE AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 25
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the appointments of Randy Trogler and
Patricia Aramouni to the Downtown Rideau Business Improvement Area Board of
Management for the term expiring November 30, 2018.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the appointment of Vinod Chaudhary to the
Bank Street Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term
expiring November 30, 2018.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Receive this report on the results of
the City’s investments for 2016, as required by Ontario Regulation 438/97 as
amended, Section 8 (1), and the City’s Investment Policy.
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2. Approve the addition of one full time
equivalent in the Treasury Branch and increase the compensation budget by
adjusting investment revenue by $90,000.
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3. Receive the summary of changes to the
Commodity Price Hedging Policy and that the City Clerk and Solicitors office
make the necessary amendments to by-law 2008-426 as highlighted in the
disposition.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report on outstanding Lease Financing
Agreements as at 31 December 2016 as required by Ontario Regulation 653/05 as
amended and the City’s Capital Financing and Debt Policy.
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RECEIVED
Item L on the
Bulk Consent Agenda was lifted from the Bulk Consent Agenda for consideration
as part of the regular Agenda above.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve the Brownfield Rehabilitation
Grant application submitted by Currey Properties (852 Bank) Inc., owner of
the property at 852 Bank Street, for a grant under the Brownfield
Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan Program not to exceed a total of
$313,466 for which the grant payment period will be phased over a maximum of
10 years of development, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance
with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant
Agreement;
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2. Delegate the authority to the General
Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development, to execute a
Brownfields Redevelopment Grant Agreement with Currey Properties (852 Bank)
Inc., establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the
grant for the redevelopment of 852 Bank Street, to the satisfaction of the
General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
Department, the City Clerk and Solicitor and the City Treasurer.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 85
Denzil Doyle Court to permit a school use, as detailed in Document 3.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for
2984, 2992, 3000, 3008 and 3016 Leitrim Road, part of 3100 Leitrim Road and
part of 4660 Bank Street to permit the development of approximately 366
single detached dwellings, 543 multiple attached dwellings, one mixed
use/apartment block, one open space block, one school block, one park block
and one institutional block, as detailed in Document 2.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for
156, 158, 160 and 162 Joshua Street to permit residential dwelling units, as
detailed in Document 2.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council issue a notice of intention to designate Macdonald
Gardens Park, at 99 Cobourg Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage
Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, attached as
Document 5.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
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1. approve the application to demolish 35
Lakeway Drive, submitted on April 6, 2017;
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2. approve the application to construct a
new building at 35 Lakeway Drive, according to the plans by Andre Spencer,
submitted on April 6, 2017;
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3. approve the landscape design for the new
building at 35 Lakeway Drive, submitted on April 6, 2017;
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4. delegate authority for minor design
changes to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic
Development; and
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5. issue the heritage permit with a two-year
expiry date from the date of issuance.
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(Note: The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this
application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on July 5,
2017.)
(Note: Approval to alter this property under the Ontario Heritage Act
must not be construed to meet the requirements for the issuance of a building
permit.)
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CARRIED
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COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
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RECEIVED
MOTION NO. 52/4
Moved by
Councillor S. Qadri
Seconded by Councillor A. Hubley
BE IT RESOLVED
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the tentative
agreements reached for the renewal of the collective agreements with the
Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 503 (Part Time Recreation and Culture)
(“CUPE 503”), and with CUPE Local 503 (Summer Aquatics), and to permit the
Deputy City Solicitor and staff to brief Council on same; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended receive and consider requests
for exemptions pursuant to the Bilingualism Policy; and
AND BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council resolve In Camera pursuant to Procedure
By-law 2016-377 as follows:
a)
Pursuant to subsections 13(1)(d), labour relations or employee
negotiations and Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject
to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose, with respect to the tentative agreements reached for the renewal of
the collective agreements with CUPE Local 503 (Part Time Recreation and
Culture) and CUPE Local 503 (Summer Aquatics); and
b)
Pursuant to Subsections 13(1)(b), personal matters about
an identifiable individual, including staff; and 13(1)(d), labour relations or
employee negotiations, with respect to the exemption requests pursuant to the
Bilingualism Policy.
CARRIED
Council
resolved In-Camera at 12:27 p.m.
IN
CAMERA SESSION
IN COUNCIL
Council
resumed in open session at 1:20 p.m.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING - CUPE LOCAL 503 (PART TIME
RECREATION AND CULTURE) AND CUPE LOCAL 503 (SUMMER AQUATICS) - RATIFICATION
OF TENTATIVE AGREEMENTS – IN CAMERA - REPORTING OUT DATE: UPON RATIFICATION
OF THE AGREEMENTS BY COUNCIL
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MOTION NO. 52/5
Moved
by Councillor M. Taylor
Seconded by Councillor B. Monette
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa (the City) and Canadian Union of Public
Employees, Local 503 ("CUPE 503") have committed to working
collaboratively to resolve issues of mutual concern in the workplace; and
WHEREAS the collective agreements between the City and CUPE 503 for
the Part Time Recreation and Culture Bargaining Unit and the Summer Aquatics
Bargaining Units expired on December 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS the bargaining teams for the City and CUPE 503 have been in
negotiations in an effort to resolve these collective agreements on
mutually-agreeable terms; and
WHEREAS the City and CUPE 503 bargaining teams have reached
tentative agreements for both the Part Time Recreation and Culture Bargaining
Unit and the Summer Aquatics Bargaining Units, subject to ratification by the
CUPE 503 membership and City Council; and
WHEREAS the members of the CUPE 503 (Part Time Recreation and
Culture) and CUPE 503 (Summer Aquatics) bargaining units have each ratified
their respective tentative collective agreements; and
WHEREAS the tentative agreements are affordable and fair to
taxpayers and employees;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council ratify the tentative
agreement reached with CUPE Local 503 (Part Time Recreation and Culture); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council ratify the tentative
agreement reached with CUPE Local 503 (Summer Aquatics); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms of the tentative agreements be
made public.
CARRIED
STAFFING MATTERS - EXEMPTIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION R.6.3 OF THE
BILINGUALISM POLICY
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MOTION NO. 52/6
Moved
by Councillor M. Taylor
Seconded by Councillor B. Monette
WHEREAS on July 13th, 2016, after receiving a briefing on
the new organizational alignment, City Council eliminated the two Deputy City
Manager positions and portfolios, namely, City Operations and Planning and
Infrastructure, replaced by a new Senior Leadership Team; and
WHEREAS various organization changes in 2016 resulted in a number of
vacancies, including two Level 4 positions, specifically the Director, Planning
Services, and the Paramedic Chief, both of which were filled on an acting basis
due to the arrival of a new City Manager; and
WHEREAS these two positions are key managers in the City’s Extended
Senior Leadership Team and provide important services and advice to City
Council, the residents and some industry stakeholders; and
WHEREAS Section R.6.3 of the City’s Bilingualism Policy
requires that, for hiring purposes, all candidates for Level 1 to Level 3
management positions be bilingual unless an exception is approved by Council,
including some former Level 4 positions that are now Level 3; and
WHEREAS recent efforts to fill these two vacant positions, one from
within the existing administration and one external, have resulted in
candidates that are not currently bilingual;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council approve exceptions
pursuant to Section R.6.3 of the Bilingualism Policy, for the following
candidates, on the understanding that both managers will undertake French
language training and progress in this area and that their proficiency will be
assessed as part of their ongoing performance reviews:
1. Lee Ann Snedden,
Director, Planning Services, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
Department; and
2. Myles
Cassidy, Paramedic Chief, Ottawa Paramedic Service,
Emergency and Protective Services Department.
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MOTION NO. 52/7
Moved by
Councillor S. Qadri
Seconded by Councillor A. Hubley
That the
report from the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation entitled “Ottawa
Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) Annual Report and Annual General Meeting
of the Shareholder ”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 25,
Audit Committee Report 11; Finance and Economic Development Committee Report
25; Planning Committee Reports 45 and 46; Transit
Commission Report 13; and Transportation Committee Report 24,
be received and adopted as amended.
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MOTION NO. 52/8
Moved
by Councillor M. Fleury
Seconded by Mayor J. Watson
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider
the following Motion, due to timelines, as the event takes place prior to the
next regular City Council meeting.
WHEREAS The Festival de la St-Jean Ottawa is an outdoor festival to
promote French Canadian culture, identity, pride and accomplishments and to
celebrate with Canada 150th Celebrations; and
WHEREAS The Festival de la St-Jean Ottawa is to occur on Friday,
June 23, 2017; and
WHEREAS Clarence Street, from Parent Avenue to Dalhousie Street, is
required to be closed to accommodate the festival and on-street festival
set-up; and
WHEREAS the on-street festival set-up will commence at 6:00pm on
Thursday, June 22, 2017 and the festival will begin operation at 4:00pm on
Friday, June 23, 2017; 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
Clarence Street, from Parent Avenue to Dalhousie Street, from 6:00pm on
Thursday, June 22, 2017 to 6:00 am on Saturday, June 24, 2017 for the Festival
de la St-Jean Ottawa, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and
approval of Special Events Advisory Team.
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MOTION NO. 52/9
Moved
by Councillor M. Fleury
Seconded by Councillor K. Egli
Be it resolved that the
Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion, in order to
resolve the matter in respect of the temporary accessibility ramp at 298
Dalhousie Street in a timely manner:
WHEREAS in order to provide appropriate access to this property
during construction, a temporary accessibility ramp was constructed at this
location; and
WHEREAS the temporary accessibility ramp encroaches onto the City
right-of-way; and
WHEREAS the property owner was charged $2211.40, which was the
minimum encroachment fee applicable for this site; and
WHEREAS staff have processed the application pursuant to the City’s
temporary encroachment process, and administrative fees were applied as part of
the permit amount;
BE IT RESOLVED that Council:
1. Waive the
amount of $2,153.40 associated with the temporary encroachment permit, save for
the administrative processing fee, being the amount of $58.00, for the property
located at 298 Dalhousie Street; and
2. Direct
staff to undertake a review of By-law No. 2013-398, being
the City’s Encroachment By-law, to address accessibility structures that
encroach onto the City’s rights-of-way, and report their conclusions, including
cost analysis, and any amendments as a result of the review, to Transportation
Committee in Q3, 2017.
CARRIED
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MOTION NO. 52/10
Moved by
Councillor S. Qadri
Seconded by Councillor A. Hubley
That the
by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three
Readings be read and passed.
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By-Laws
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THREE READINGS
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2017-196. 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.
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2017-197.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish
certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (West
Hunt Club Road and Sunderland Street).
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2017-198. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close part of Bloomfield Avenue
located east of Churchill Avenue between the Transit Way and Lanark Avenue.
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2017-199. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close a portion of Tom Avenue in
the City of Ottawa.
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2017-200.
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.
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2017-201.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate
certain lands at voie Hepatica Way on Plan 4M-1526, as being exempt from Part
Lot Control.
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2017-202.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate
certain lands at croissant Dolce Crescent, bois Guardian Grove and terrasse
Markdale Terrace on Plan 4M-1582 and 4M-1573, as being exempt from Part Lot
Control.
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2017-203.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate
certain lands at cour Bulat Court on Plan 4M-1584, as being exempt from Part
Lot Control.
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2017-204.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close a
portion of Preston Street in the City of Ottawa.
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2017-205.
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 85 Denzil Doyle Court.
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2017-206.
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 2984, 2992, 3000, 3008, 3016 Leitrim Road and part of 4660
Bank Street.
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2017-207.
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 2368 MacKey Road.
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2017-208.
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 4779 Carp Road.
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2017-209.
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 6462 First Line Road.
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2017-210.
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 156, 158, 160 and 162 Joshua Street.
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2017-211.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate
certain lands at 890 Bank Street on Plan 47389 and 900 Bank Street on Plan
26085, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
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INQUIRIES
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Councillor A. Hubley
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Please provide an update on efforts to reduce user
fees for account set up, change of ownership/ occupancy etc. for tax and
water accounts, as discussed in the last term of Council.
Please include a timeline for these initiatives,
and a comparison of Ottawa’s fees to those charged in other similar sized
cities.
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Councillor T. Nussbaum
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Can staff provide examples, if any, of the City of
Ottawa having provided compensation or payment (including for, but not
limited to, temporary re-location costs, property security services, or tax
abatements) to residents or property owners as a result of financial loss
(including but not limited to loss of income from a home-based business),
hardship or other negative impacts affecting them or the use or enjoyment of
their properties in the context of public infrastructure projects that
include municipal funding?
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Council adjourned
the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
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CITY
CLERK MAYOR