City Council Minutes

 

SPECIAL OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES 37

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

9:00 AM

By Electronic Participation

This Meeting was held through electronic participation in accordance with Section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended by Bill 187, the Municipal Emergency Act, 2020.

 

The Council of the City of Ottawa met on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM. The Mayor, Jim Watson, presided over the Zoom Webinar meeting from Andrew S. Haydon Hall, with the remaining Members participating remotely by Zoom Webinar.

Mayor Watson led Council in a moment of reflection.

 

ROLL CALL

All Members were present with the exception of Councillor D. Deans.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

Confirmation of the Minutes of the Council meeting of June 24, 2020.

 

CONFIRMED

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST INCLUDING THOSE ORIGINALLY ARISING FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

Councillor. R. Chiarelli submitted the following declarations of interest

RE: CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF 24 JUNE 2020

Whereas Subsection 5(3) of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act provides that where the interest of a Member has not been disclosed by reason of a Member's absence from the meeting at which the matter is considered, the Member shall disclose the interest at the first meeting of the Council attended by the Member. I, Councillor Rick Chiarelli, declare a direct pecuniary interest on the following matter considered by City Council:

a)     the motion to suspend the Rules of Procedure in order to permit the Integrity Commissioner to report to Council in advance of the summer legislative break considered by City Council on June 24, 2020

RE: CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 15, 2020

Whereas Subsection 5.1 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act states that where a Member, either on his or her own behalf or while acting for, by, with or through another has any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in any matter and is present at a meeting of Council or Board at which the matter is subject to consideration, the Member,

a)    shall, prior to consideration of the matter at the meeting, disclose the interest in a general nature thereof;

I, Councillor Rick Chiarelli, declare a direct pecuniary interest in the following matters to be considered by Council 15 July, 2020:

a)    Motion to receive reports # 1- Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Chiarelli

b)   in camera meeting concerning Workplace Investigation

Councillor Chiarelli also noted that he had initiated a Court challenge, and had received confirmation that the Divisional Court would be scheduling a case conference to set a timetable for exchange of materials, and to schedule a hearing date. In light of this legal challenge, Councillor Chiarelli indicated he had been advised to say nothing further in relation to the Integrity Commissioner’s report.

Councillor Chiarelli left the Council meeting at approximately 11:44 AM, prior to consideration of these items by Council. He did not participate in closed or open session consideration of these matters.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

The following communications were received:

 

 

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

 

 

·          

AMO Policy Update – Stage 3 Coming, Child Care Space Increases, and Standing Committee on COVID-19 Municipal Impacts Hearings

 

 

·          

AMO Policy Update - Emergency Orders Extended, ICON Program, and Mandatory Mask Bylaws

 

 

·          

AMO Policy Update - Federal Economic Statement and Initial Analysis of Ontario Omnibus

 

 

·          

AMO Policy Update - Provincial Legislation re: Emergency Orders

 

 

·          

AMO Policy Update - United Call for Emergency Municipal Financial Relief and New provincial growth, renewal and economic recovery plan

 

 

·          

AMO COVID-19 Update - Ontario Announces Faster Approvals for Restaurant and Bar Patio Expansions

 

 

·          

AMO Policy Update - Appeal for immediate financial assistance, Social Services Relief Funding, Standing Committee to consider municipal COVID-19 impacts and Connecting Links

 

 

·          

AMO Policy Update - Emergency Orders Extension and Towing Industry Oversight

 

 

·          

AMO Policy Update - Provincial Emergency Extended and Tribunals Ontario

 

 

Response to Inquiries:

·          

OCC 20-11 - Committee Appointments

·          

OCC 20-15 - Public Process for Policing Reform

 

 

REGRETS

Councillor D. Deans advised she would be absent from the City Council meeting of 15 July 2020 (See Motion No. 20/1 of September 25, 2019).

 

 

MOTION TO INTRODUCE REPORTS

MOTION NO 37/1

Moved by Councillor L. Dudas
Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

That the report from the Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Chiarelli”; the report from Ottawa Public Health and the Emergency and Protective Services Department entitled “Temporary Mandatory Mask By-Law for Enclosed Public Spaces in the City of Ottawa”; the report from the Finance Services Department entitled “Public Private Partnership, Ottawa Community Ice Partners”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 14; Community and Protective Services Committee Report 11; Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 15; Planning Committee Reports 26 and 27; and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Ward 19 (Cumberland) – Vacancy Options (July 15)” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of June 24, 2020”; be received and considered.

CARRIED


 

 

IN-CAMERA ITEM*

 

INVESTIGATION OF A COMPLAINT AGAINST COUNCILLOR CHIARELLI PURSUANT TO THE CITY’S VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY AND THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT – IN CAMERA -

MOTION NO 37/2

Moved by Councillor L. Dudas
Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

 

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive a to receive an update, in camera, regarding the investigation of a complaint against Councillor Chiarelli pursuant to the city’s Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Policy and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, at today’s meeting, so that Council may receive this information at the same meeting it considers the Integrity Commissioner’s Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Chiarelli.

 

That, in accordance with the Procedure By-Law, being By-law No. 2019-8, City Council resolve In Camera pursuant to Subsections 13(1)(b), personal matters about an identifiable individual, including staff; 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, to receive an update regarding the investigation of a complaint against Councillor Chiarelli pursuant to the city’s Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Policy and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

CARRIED


Council resolved In-Camera at 11:44 am

 

IN CAMERA SESSION

 

This item was considered In Camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2019-8), Subsections 13(1)(b), personal matters about an identifiable individual, including staff; 13(1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City; and Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

IN COUNCIL

Council resumed in open session at 1:18 pm. Upon resuming in open session, Mayor Watson advised that Council had met in camera in order to receive an update regarding the investigation of a complaint against Councillor Chiarelli pursuant to the city’s Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Policy and the Occupational Health and Safety Act ,and that no votes were taken other than procedural motions and/or directions to staff.

The following direction to staff was given upon resuming in open session:

DIRECTION TO STAFF (Mayor Watson):

Members of Council received a briefing from staff on an investigation under the City’s Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Policy that determined that Councillor Chiarelli had engaged in harassment in the workplace. As a result, Council is directing that staff provide Council with an outline of the remedial options available in response to the workplace investigation of a complaint against Councillor Chiarelli pursuant to the City’s Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Policy prior to or concurrent with the delivery by the Integrity Commissioner of his second report into alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct for Members of Council, involving two complaints against Councillor Chiarelli from former employees. 

Note: In keeping with the City’s Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Policy and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the report on the investigation remains confidential and cannot be disclosed publicly.

 


 

REPORTS

 

INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER

 

 

1.

REPORT TO COUNCIL ON AN INQUIRY RESPECTING THE CONDUCT OF COUNCILLOR CHIARELLI

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

The Integrity Commissioner recommends that City Council:

1.         Receive this report, including the finding that Councillor Chiarelli has contravened Section 4 and Section 7 of the Code of Conduct; and

2.         Consecutively impose the following sanctions for each individual contravention of the Code of Conduct commencing on adoption of this report:

a.         Complaint 1 – Suspension of the remuneration paid to Councillor Chiarelli in respect of his service as a Member of Council for 90 days;

b.        Complaint 2 – Suspension of the remuneration paid to Councillor Chiarelli in respect of his service as a Member of Council for 90 days;

c.         Complaint 3 – Suspension of the remuneration paid to Councillor Chiarelli in respect of his service as a Member of Council for 90 days.

 


MOTION NO 37/3

Moved by Councillor M. Luloff
Seconded by Councillor L. Dudas

WHEREAS Recommendation 2 of the Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Chiarelli recommends Council impose sanctions consisting of suspension of the remuneration paid to Councillor Chiarelli in respect of his service as a Member of Council for 270 days (90 days for each individual contravention of the Code) commencing on adoption of this report; and

WHEREAS staff have advised that establishing an effective date to implement any suspension of remuneration to align with the appropriate pay period would assist staff in the administration of this penalty and provide clarity to the subject of the suspension, and there are insured benefits obligations that must be considered as part of this implementation, given that the subject remains a sitting Member of Council; and

WHEREAS Payroll staff has recommended an effective date of August 14, 2020 for implementation;

THEREFORE be it resolved that Recommendation 2 be amended to replace “commencing on adoption of this report” with “commencing on August 14, 2020 to align with the appropriate pay period, such that all insured benefits obligations, as determined by the City Solicitor and the Director of Human Resources, are met.”

CARRIED

The report recommendations, as amended by Motion No. 37/3, were then put to Council and CARRIED on a division of 21 YEAS and 0 NAYS, as follows:

YEAS (21):

Councillors S. Moffatt, M. Luloff, J. Harder, T. Kavanagh,
J. Sudds, G. Darouze, J. Cloutier, J. Leiper, T. Tierney,
E. El-Chantiry, G. Gower, K. Egli, C. McKenney, S. Menard,
C. A. Meehan, M. Fleury, R. Brockington, R. King, A. Hubley, L. Dudas, Mayor J. Watson

NAYS (0):

 

OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH / EMERGENCY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES

 

2.

TEMPORARY MANDATORY MASK BY-LAW FOR ENCLOSED PUBLIC SPACES IN THE CITY OF OTTAWA

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law, as attached at Document 1 and as described in this report.

Following opening remarks by Mayor Watson and Councillor Egli, Chair of the Ottawa Board of Health, Council received a presentation Doctor Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health, and Anthony Di Monte, General Manager, Emergency and Protective Services Department, with respect to COVID-19 and the proposed By-law. A copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk’s Office.

MOTION NO 37/4

Moved by Councillor S. Menard

Seconded by Councillor C. McKenney

 

WHEREAS according to a recent CBC poll, that 46% of Canadians are about $200 away from financial insolvency; and

 

WHEREAS a $500 fine is unaffordable for too many residents; and

 

WHEREAS the minimum fine for failure to follow one mitigatory instruction should not leave any of our residents in serious financial peril; and

 

WHEREAS mandatory masks represent a not insignificant shift in public behaviour that requires adherence to a new norm that is contingent to place and circumstance; and

 

WHEREAS an educational approach is an efficacious approach to establishing public health norms; and

 

WHEREAS ensuring access to free facial masks for those who want or need them will help ensure that public health guidelines are followed;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT section 9(2) of the bylaw contained in document 1 of this report be amended as follows:

Every person who is convicted of an offence under this by-law is liable to a minimum fine not exceeding $50 and to a maximum fine not exceeding $100,000 for each day that the offence occurs or continues pursuant to subsections 429(1), (2) and (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, and all such offences are designated as continuing offences as provided for in subsection 429(2), paragraph 2, of the Municipal Act, 2001.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a second recommendation be added to the report as follows:

That Ottawa City Council instruct By-law and Regulatory Services to take an educational approach and consider carrying free facial masks to distribute to offenders of the by-law.

LOST on a division of 8 YEAS and 14 NAYS, as follows:

YEAS (8):

Councillors T. Kavanagh, J. Leiper, G. Gower, R. Chiarelli,
C. McKenney, S. Menard, M, Fleury, R. King

NAYS (14):

Councillors S. Moffatt, M. Luloff, J. Harder, J. Sudds,
G. Darouze, J. Cloutier, T. Tierney, E. El-Chantiry, K. Egli,
C.A. Meehan, R. Brockington, A. Hubley, L. Dudas,
Mayor J. Watson

The report recommendation was then put to Council and CARRIED as presented.

 


CITY CLERK

 

3.

WARD 19 (CUMBERLAND) – VACANCY OPTIONS (JULY 15)

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

1.         That Council approve and enact a By-law to Require a By-Election, attached as Document 1, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy in the Office of Councillor, Ward 19 (Cumberland) in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as described in this report.

2.         That Council approve and enact a By-Law to Authorize the Use of an Alternative Voting Method, attached as Document 2, to permit the use of a special mail-in ballot that does not require electors to attend at a voting place in order to vote in accordance with Subsection 42(1)(b) of the Municipal Election Act, 1996, for the Ward 19 (Cumberland) by-election, as described in this report.

CARRIED

 

FINANCE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

 

4.

PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, OTTAWA COMMUNITY ICE PARTNERS

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to implement, finalize and execute the terms of a loan guarantee for an additional line of credit for a new, or amendment to the existing Ottawa Community Ice Partners (OCIP) Bell Sensplex loan agreement with the Bank of Nova Scotia to a maximum of two million dollars.

2.         Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to implement, finalize and execute the terms of a loan guarantee for an additional line of credit for a new, or amendment to the existing Ottawa Community Ice Partners (OCIP) Richcraft Sensplex loan agreement with the Royal Bank of Canada to a maximum of three million dollars.

CARRIED

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 14

 

 

5.

OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - PART OF 7732 SNAKE ISLAND ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Approve an amendment to the Official Plan for part of 7732 Snake Island Road to permit an expansion to the Osgoode Care Centre (7650 Snake Island Road), as detailed in Document 2.

2.         Approve an amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 7732 Snake Island Road to permit an expansion to the Osgoode Care Centre (7650 Snake Island Road) as detailed in Document 3.

 


MOTION NO 37/5

Moved by Councillor G. Darouze
Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

WHEREAS at the July 8, 2020 meeting, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommended approval of the staff report ACS2020-PIE-PS-0057 for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment for part of 7732 Snake Island Road; and

WHEREAS there are technical amendments required to modify the report to better reflect the desired outcome of accommodating future expansion of the Osgoode Care Centre by including all the parcels of land addressed as 7732 Snake Island Road as identified on the location map in Document 1 of the report;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Council replace Document 2 – Proposed Official Plan Amendment, Document 3 – Details of Recommended Zoning, and Document 4 – Zoning Key Plan Map with the attached documents[1] to include Area B as shown in the revised Document 4; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the Planning Act, Subsection 34(17) no further notice be given.

CARRIED

The report recommendations, as amended by Motion no. 37/5, were then put to Council and CARRIED as amended.

 

6.

FALLOWFIELD-BLEEKS SOIL STUDY RESULTS

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council:

1.         Direct staff to review the boundaries of the Agricultural Resource Area with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs as part of the new Official Plan, with the view to the potential removal of the land at 2394 Dwyer Hill Road from the Agricultural Resource Area Designation;

2.         Designate land at 2394 Dwyer Hill Road as General Rural in the new Official Plan; and

3.         Direct staff in Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development engage a third party professional agrologist to undertake a peer review of the City’s soil analysis and any additional information made available for the lands south of Fallowfield Road and north of Bleeks Road between Conley and Munster Roads as identified on Document 4 in order to confirm or update the soils mapping for the purpose of the City’s LEAR and report back to committee by Q4 2020.

CARRIED

 

7.

TEMPORARY ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL PATIOS AND POP-UP RETAIL STORES

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE AND AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to relax certain requirements and provisions on outdoor commercial patios, and for retail stores City-wide, as detailed in Document 1.

MOTION NO 37/6

Moved by Councillor Leiper
Seconded by Councillor McKenney

WHEREAS local restaurants have specifically requested to be allowed to establish outdoor commercial patios within parking lots on adjacent or nearby properties, with property owner support; and

WHEREAS Council, at its meeting on June 10 directed staff to prepare a Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the provisions to allow for physical distancing requirements pertaining to restaurants, outdoor commercial patios and retail stores; and

WHEREAS the proposed Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment proposes to allow outdoor commercial patios in all zones, other than residential zones; and

WHEREAS a local business has requested to use a commercial parking lot at 104 to 108 Pinhey St for an outdoor commercial patio for this season only, which is zoned residential;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council amend Document 1 in the report be amended as follows:

Add the following text:

(g) despite 7(a) above, an outdoor commercial patio is permitted on the properties municipally known as 104, 106 and 108 Pinhey Street where associated with a permitted use of the TM11 zone.

CARRIED

The report recommendation, as amended by Motion no. 37/6, was then put to Council and CARRIED as amended.

 

COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 11

 

8.

THE CITY OF OTTAWA - OPEN TO THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY REVIEW OF LONG-TERM CARE HOMES

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That Council request that the Mayor and Chair of Community and Protective Services Committee, in consultation with the Director of Long-Term Care and the Medical Office of Health, write to the Honourable Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care, acknowledging that the City of Ottawa would welcome the opportunity to participate in any review that may arise of Long-Term Care Homes and that the letter provide feedback on immediate next steps where mutual progress could be made.

CARRIED

 

9.

LEGISLATED FIVE YEAR REVIEW OF THE 10-YEAR HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PLAN

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED:

That Council:

1.         Approve the updated 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan 2020-2030 and its recommended actions as the framework to guide the City’s efforts over the next 10 years to strategically and effectively address local housing and homelessness needs.

2.         Direct the General Manager of Community and Social Services forward the approved 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan to the Federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister responsible for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, including a full list of recommended actions and estimated costs to:

a.         Inform current and future housing policies, programs initiatives; and

b.        Request the continuation of existing programs to 2030 as well as new and enhanced investments in the City of Ottawa to improve the housing, health and socio-economic well-being of Ottawa residents.

3.         Direct the Director, Housing Services to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee on the Long-Range Financial Plan for Housing currently under development that will be at Finance, Economic Development Committee in Q3 2020.

4.         Direct staff to update the Community and Protective Services Committee annually on the 10-Year Plan’s achievements and progress towards meeting targets.

5.         Direct staff to develop an ambitious and achievable workplan in consultation with the Mayor, and Members of Council, for any matters that arise from the 10-Year Housing Plan 2020-2030, and that staff outline feasible targets, actions and priorities to be implemented over the remainder of this term of Council, to be presented for consideration by Council in Q1 2021.

6.         Direct the Community and Social Services Department to work with Ottawa Open Data and report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee by the end of Q1, 2021 on the inclusion of the data strategy into a workplan for the 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan for the remaining Term of Council and that this data strategy include the regular public reporting, in partnership with Ottawa Open Data, of data including, but not limited to: number of individuals and families using the emergency shelter system, per night; municipal, provincial and federal dollars spent on shelter and hotel/motel use, in Ottawa, per month (for all demographics), and number of individuals and families permanently housed, per month.

7.         Approve that the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan 2020-2030 establish a family first priority and a family focused approach; and

8.         Direct City staff to define goals, targets, tactics and outcomes to eliminate chronic homelessness for families, and report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee by the end of Q1, 2021 on the inclusion of this direction into a workplan for the 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan for the remaining Term of Council.

 


MOTION NO 37/7

Moved by Councillor King
Seconded by Councillor Fleury

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa updated its 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan (The Plan) 2020-2030 to guide the City’s efforts over the next 10 years to strategically and effectively address local housing and homelessness need;

WHEREAS The Plan acknowledges the diversity of experience of people who enter into homelessness, or are in insecure housing, and recognizes that tailored solutions are required so that the system is responsive and equitable for all;

WHEREAS a Gender, Equity and Diversity lens was used in drafting the Plan, recognizing that more needs to be done to better understand the unique realities of various groups, and to ensure their strengths, perspectives and experiences are considered in the development and design of new services and programs;

WHEREAS public consultations also identified the need to ensure that equity groups receive targeted supports;

WHEREAS the City recognizes the need to ensure a more inclusive City and appointed Councillor Rawlson King as the Council Liaison for Anti-Racism and Ethnocultural Relations Initiatives for the 2018-2022 Term of Council;

WHEREAS many equity groups face significant challenges in navigating and accessing housing that is suitable for their needs and experience discrimination and stigma in the housing market;

WHEREAS urban Indigenous peoples, including youth, are eight times more likely to experience homelessness than the general population, and are estimated to make up between 20% and 50% of homeless populations in major urban centres in Canada, while the 2SLGBTQ+ young people are estimated to make up 20% to 40% of urban homeless youth populations;

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa works and engages with numerous partners in delivering housing and homelessness services across the City and these strong partnerships allow the City to respond to the needs of populations such as youth, 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous people, women and newcomers;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that agencies funded by the City of Ottawa for the delivery of housing and homelessness services must acknowledge and promote the City’s guiding principles as outlined in the Woman and Gender Equity Strategy once released, and future principles identified by the Anti-Racism Secretariat when delivering the funded services. 

CARRIED

The report recommendations, as amended by Motion no. 37/7, were then put to Council and CARRIED as amended.

 

FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 15

 

10.

CAPITAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND CLOSING OF PROJECTS – CITY TAX AND RATE SUPPORTED

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Authorize the closing of capital projects listed in Document 1;

2.         Approve the budget adjustments as detailed in Document 2;

3.         Return to source (funding required) the following funding balances and eliminate debt authority resulting from the closing of projects and budget adjustments:

•    General revenue $1,800,000

•    Capital supported reserves $79,490,133

•    Development Charge reserves $16,956,185

•    Debt Authority $9,825,368

4.         Permit those projects in Document 3 that qualify for closure, to remain open; and

5.         Receive the budget adjustments in Document 4 undertaken in accordance with the Delegation of Authority By-law 2019-280, as amended, as they pertain to capital works.

CARRIED

 

11.

2019 – PROCUREMENT YEAR IN REVIEW

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive this report for information.

RECEIVED with Councillor S. Menard dissenting.

 

12.

REVIEW OF RECRUITMENT AND HIRING PROCESSES FOR COUNCILLORS’ ASSISTANTS

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That City Council approve:

1.         The following improvements to the hiring and recruitment and related processes for Councillors’ Assistants, as described in this report and specifically as follows:

a.         That staff develop a recruitment toolkit for Members of Council, including best practices, statutory and administrative responsibilities, job description templates and standardized interview questions, as described in this report;

b.        That staff develop mandatory hiring and recruitment training for incoming Members-elect as part of Council orientation, as described in this report;

c.         That staff implement mandatory individualized orientation sessions for Councillors’ Assistants, as described in this report;

d.        That staff amend the employment contract for Councillors’ Assistants, as described in this report;

e.         That staff implement voluntary exit interviews for Councillors’ Assistants who voluntarily leave their position, to better inform the recruitment and hiring process, as described in this report;

f.          That staff establish a mandatory gender equity, diversity and harassment training session for all Members of Council and their staff, as described in this report;

g.        That staff provide ongoing training to Councillors’ Assistants throughout a Term of Council, as described in this report; and

h.        That, as part of the 2018-2022 Mid-term Governance Review, staff be directed to bring forward for Council consideration a revised Councillor’s Office Manual that reflects current policies and procedures, as described in this report; and

2.         That the City Clerk be directed to incorporate a review of Members’ office-related matters, including employment matters, as part of each governance review, as described in this report.

MOTION NO 37/8

Moved by Councillor T. Kavanagh
Seconded by Councillor J. Leiper

WHEREAS the independent consultants’ report identifies opportunities to strengthen the orientation process to ensure Councillors’ Assistants are aware of, and understand, their rights and to enhance training and education opportunities for Councillors’ Assistants; and

WHEREAS while human resource needs of Members of Council are supported by the Office of the City Clerk, independent and impartial professional support should be available specifically to Councillors’ Assistants to address all matters arising from their employment, including but not limited to relevant provincial statutes, by-laws, policies or procedures, in a confidential manner such that no information regarding same will be disclosed without the express written consent of the Councillors’ Assistant involved; and

WHEREAS the HR Programs and Planning Branch of Human Resources Services does not provide direct support to the Office of the City Clerk or Members of Council, and has an overall mandate for:

  • Policy development and legislative compliance;
  • Learning and Development;
  • Diversity and Inclusion;
  • Staffing programs and Outreach; and
  • Talent management, workforce and succession planning;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Human Resources Services be directed to establish a point of contact within the HR Programs and Planning Branch to support Councillors’ Assistants by responding in an independent, impartial and confidential manner to any inquiries arising from their employment, including but not limited to relevant provincial statutes, by-laws, policies or procedures involving employment matters, as described in this motion; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the identified support person be communicated to all Councillors’ Assistants by way of a memo no later than August, 2020.

CARRIED

MOTION NO 37/9

Moved by Councillor C. McKenney
Seconded Councillor K. Egli

WHEREAS City staff and Members of Council have expressed support to help prevent and meaningfully address violence and harassment in the workplace; and

WHEREAS, while the Consultants’ report on recruitment and hiring practices for Councillors’ Assistants is a good start, it could be bolstered by concrete changes to policy to more readily address issues of sexual violence and harassment in the workplace; and

WHEREAS Councillors’ Assistants deserve to have additional resources and protections in place to address sexual violence and harassment in the workplace, including preventative measures; and

WHEREAS potential Councillors’ Assistants must feel safe and supported during the interview process and any subsequent complaint or review process; and

WHEREAS flexibility within the hiring process can still be achieved while providing some standardized requirements that will contribute to the safety and support of job applicants for Councillors’ Assistant positions;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

  1. A third party from the Office of the City Clerk or Human Resources shall be present during all interviews for Councillors’ Assistant positions;  
  1. All interviews for Councillors’ Assistant positions shall take place in a City facility or by electronic means;
  1. The Office of the City Clerk and Human Resources be directed to provide mandatory prevention messaging and information for Councillors’ Assistant applicants on where to seek support and redress before, during and after the interview process;
  1. Human Resources, in consultation with the Women & Gender Equity Specialist and the Council Liaison for Women and Gender Equity, be directed to develop a mandatory workplace sexual violence and harassment prevention campaign for Members of Council and Councillors’ Assistants, to augment the mandatory gender equity, diversity and harassment training session described in Recommendation 1(f) of the staff report; 
  1. Staff be directed to develop and bring forward as part of the 2018-2022 Mid-term Governance Review an anonymous reporting mechanism for the filing of workplace concerns and complaints by Councillors’ Assistants or job applicants for Councillors’ Assistant positions, similar to that in place at OC Transpo; and 
  1. The Office of the City Clerk and Human Resources be directed to promote an open-door culture, in a manner similar to the “no wrong door” concept,  to ensure Councillors’ staff and/or applicants for Councillors’ Assistant positions are supported no matter how they disclose instances of harassment or violence, in a manner that ensures privacy, confidentiality, compassion and support for survivor-led decision-making as well as awareness of where to seek additional support and how the matter may be addressed through relevant statutory provisions, policies and procedures.

CARRIED with Councillors R. Brockington, G. Darouze and M. Luloff dissenting on Resolution 1 of Motion 37/9.

The report recommendations, as amended by Motion no. 37/8 and 37/9, were then put to Council and CARRIED as amended.

 

 

13.

OTTAWA WARD BOUNDARY REVIEW 2020 – OPTIONS REPORT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That City Council receive this report for information.

MOTION NO 37/10

Moved by Mayor J. Watson
Seconded by Councillor J. Harder

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ward Boundary Review consultant team be requested to develop a sixth option for inclusion in the second round of public consultation, developed on the basis of the following criteria:

  1. Addressing, on a priority basis, the three (3) wards projected to be significantly in excess of the average ward population and outside the acceptable population variance in 2026, namely Barrhaven, Cumberland and Gloucester South Nepean;
  2. Giving consideration to the 2002 OMB ruling and the 1991 Supreme Court of Canada ruling, which recognized and protected rural and other communities of interest with a view to minimizing, whenever possible, the impact of significant changes to established ward boundaries and communities of interest;
  3. Addressing the impact of significant changes to established ward boundaries and communities of interest, particularly in the urban area as defined in the Options Report;
  4. Giving consideration to ensuring that geographically proximate and similar communities of interest are located within the same ward;
  5. Giving consideration to the June 2019 Council direction seeking to maintain the current number of wards.

The following motion to amend Motion 37/10 was put to Council and LOST:

MOTION NO 37/11

Moved by Councillor S. Menard
Seconded by Councillor R. Brockington


BE IT RESOLVED that the Watson / Harder motion be amended by deleting criteria 5: “Giving consideration to the June 2019 Council direction seeking to maintain the current number of wards.

LOST on a division of 8 YEAS and 13 NAYS, as follows:

YEAS (8):

Councillors S. Moffatt, T. Kavanagh, J. Leiper, G. Gower,
C. McKenney, S. Menard, R. Brockington, R. King

NAYS (13):

Councillors M. Luloff, J. Harder, J. Sudds, G. Darouze,
J. Cloutier, T. Tierney, E. El-Chantiry, K. Egli, C. A. Meehan,
M. Fleury, A. Hubley, L. Dudas, Mayor J. Watson

 


The Watson/Harder Motion 37/10 was then put to Council and CARRIED on a division of 13 YEAS and 8 NAYS, as follows:

YEAS (13):

Councillors M. Luloff, J. Harder, T. Kavanagh, J. Sudds,
G. Darouze, J. Cloutier, T. Tierney, E. El-Chantiry,
C. A. Meehan, R. Brockington, A. Hubley, L. Dudas,
Mayor J. Watson

NAYS (8):

Councillors S. Moffatt, J. Leiper, G. Gower, K. Egli,
C. McKenney, S. Menard, M. Fleury, R. King

 

The following motion was also introduced and subsequently WITHDRAWN:

MOTION NO 37/12

Moved by Councillor M. Fleury
Seconded by Councillor C. McKenney

WHEREAS acknowledging that the Ottawa Ward Boundaries have remained essentially the same since the Ward Boundary Review in 2005 created 23 wards; and

WHEREAS on June 14, 2019, the city reached a population of one million residents, representing a considerable growth since 2001 according to census data; and

WHEREAS population is only one of several factors to be considered in the shifting of these ward boundaries. The impact of volume of work also has a significant impact on representation; and

WHEREAS the boundaries have not been comprehensively reviewed in 15 years; and

WHEREAS we need to strive for more equal representation throughout the city; and

WHEREAS the Ottawa Ward Boundary Review 2020 overall’s goal is to achieve effective representation which includes voter parity, natural/physical boundaries, geographic communities of interest, minority interests, ward history and capacity to represent, geographic size and shape of a ward and population growth; and

WHEREAS voters do not always live, work, and consume products and services in the ward in which they reside; and

WHEREAS residents contact City Councilors where the issue arises and is not necessarily based on the Ward of their residency; and

WHEREAS transient populations can create larger caseloads for Wards where the workforce and or Business districts are located; and

WHEREAS this review aims for balance to achieve effective representation; 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the consultants add an additional component to evaluate how the locations of businesses and employment areas impact a Councillor’s workload beyond Ward residency, and that within this additional component, consultants review yearly Service Ottawa call logs to more accurately assess a Councillor’s workload, therefore ability to represent; and

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the consultants be required to look at other municipalities and cities similar data sets for the ability to properly include business owners, and workforce populations in this Review.

WITHDRAWN

The Committee recommendations, as amended by Motion 37/10, were then put to Council and CARRIED as amended.

 

14.

NATIONAL CAPITAL COMMISSION’S BUILDING LEBRETON REDEVELOPMENT – STATUS UPDATE AND PRINCIPLES OF ENGAGEMENT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Receive an update from Planning, Economic Development and Infrastructure staff on the National Capital Commission’s Building LeBreton Project;

2.         Approve the City’s goals and principles of engagement for Building LeBreton, which adjust the Operating Principles previously approved in the November 2017 Report titled “City of Ottawa Participation in the National Capital Commission’s Commercially Confidential Negotiations for the Redevelopment of LeBreton Flats” (ACS2017-PIE-PS-0135); and

3.         That, in accordance with their mandates, appropriate Standing Committee be the committees to receive further updates and recommendations regarding the redevelopment at LeBreton Flats.

MOTION NO 37/13

Moved by Councillor C. McKenney
Seconded by Councillor J. Leiper

WHEREAS the LeBreton Flats redevelopment project is a highly strategic city building project that will occur over the next thirty years;

WHEREAS the site is at a nexus between communities that are rapidly growing as a result of infill and the downtown;

WHEREAS the City has the key role in providing community services over the long term to residents of the community as it develops, as well as other residents in rapidly growing nearby communities;

WHEREAS the community has asked the National Capital Commission (NCC) to explore the feasibility of exploring a long-term Community Benefits Agreement to solidify what community benefits will be provided over time, and that the City has no regulatory means to compel the NCC to enter into such an agreement; 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council:

  1. Direct the General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development to establish an interdepartmental working group involving PIED, RCFS and CSS to prioritize the community benefits the City requires from the development of a new community that are within the City’s purview under the Planning Act in consultation with the ward Councillor;
  2. Direct the GM of PIED, as part of the consideration of the Planning Act application for an amendment to the secondary plan to report on how the City’s priorities have been secured;
  3. Requests the Mayor to advise the National Capital Commission that the City would like:
    1. Commitments on Recreational and social infrastructure to support the new community;
    2. Commitments on local employment generation opportunities through future land uses, conditions on agreements with development proponents and any work directly procured by the NCC;
    3. Consideration of other matters that stakeholders have identified may be best covered by a community benefits agreement or comparable arrangements to give comfort to the community that community benefits will be a priority of the project.
  4. Request the Mayor to communicate with local federal ministers and MPs the need to provide the NCC the necessary means to realize a successful city building project including:  infrastructure funding support, credit facilities or other matters that may arise in the implementation of the plan.

CARRIED

The Committee recommendations, as amended by Motion 37/13, were then put to Council and CARRIED as amended.

 

15.

LONG-TERM PLAN FOR CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES ON SUNLAND DRIVE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Approve the demolition of 20 residential units on Sunland Drive and Orchardview Avenue, as described in this report; and,

2.         Authorize Infrastructure Services staff to create a capital account to utilize the City’s Sewer Reserve Funds to implement the long-term plan for these properties.

CARRIED

 

16.

FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES FUNDING FOR A BETTER HOMES LOAN PROGRAM TO SUPPORT RESIDENTIAL RETROFIT PROJECTS

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Direct staff to apply to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Green Municipal Fund (GMF) for funding to launch the proposed Better Homes Loan Program attached as Document 1 and as summarized in this report;

2.         Approve in principle the Better Homes Loan Program Feasibility Study and Program Design attached as Document 1 and as summarized in this report for the municipality to be eligible for the FCM funding; and

3.         If the City is successful in its FCM funding application, direct staff to:

a)        Report back to Finance and Economic Development Committee (FEDCO) and Council for approval of the final Better Homes Loan Program

b)        Update the city’s current Local Improvement Charge (LIC) policy to include energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation in alignment with municipal goals and policies in accordance with provincial legislation; and

c)        Secure external financing to launch the program, as required.

CARRIED

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 26

 

17.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 70 GLOUCESTER STREET AND 89 AND 91 NEPEAN STREET

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council approve:

1.         an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 70 Gloucester Street and 89 and 91 Nepean Street to permit parking garage as an additional permitted use;

2.         that Document 2 – Details of Recommended Zoning, of the staff report ACS2020-PIE-PS-0050 be amended as follows:

            A)        with respect to amendment to Exception 1811 of                             Section 239:

a)        remove “A parking garage is limited to a maximum of 250 parking stalls” and replace it with “A parking garage is limited to a maximum of 125 parking stalls

b)        add the text “iii) Section 111, subsections 8 to 11 does not apply to the subject property.”

c)        add text “iv), notwithstanding Table 111A – Bicycle parking space rates, bicycle parking for the properties at 70 Gloucester and 89-91 Nepean shall be provided at a rate of 0.7 spaces per dwelling unit.”

B)        with respect to amendment to Exception 1834 of Section 239:

a)        remove “A parking garage is limited to a maximum of 250 parking stalls” and replace it with “A parking garage is limited to a maximum of 125 parking stalls”

b)        add the text “iii) Section 111, subsections 8 to 11 does not apply to the subject property.”

c)        Add text “iv), notwithstanding Table 111A – Bicycle parking space rates, bicycle parking for the properties at 70 Gloucester and 89-91 Nepean shall be provided at a rate of 0.7 spaces per dwelling unit.”;

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

CARRIED

 

18.

APPLICATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AT 246 GILMOUR STREET, A PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CENTRETOWN HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT, DESIGNATED UNDER PART V OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         approve the application to construct a new building at 246 Gilmour Street according to plans submitted by Robertson Martin Architects, dated April 16, 2020 and received on April 17, 2020; conditional upon:

a.         the applicant providing samples of the exterior cladding materials for approval by Heritage staff prior to the issuance of a building permit;

2.         delegate authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development; and

3.         approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a three-year expiry date from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.

CARRIED

 

19.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 246 GILMOUR STREET

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 246 Gilmour Street to permit a six-storey apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

 

20.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING CAPITAL PLAN 2020

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1.         that $15 million in City capital funds approved by Council, in the 2020 City Budget from the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund, be allocated by the Director, Housing Services to support the creation of new affordable housing through conditional capital contributions, and contributions in lieu of building permit and school board fees, non-exempt planning fees, accessibility grants and to provide a project contingency fund, subject to the said conditional contributions being included in a contribution agreement between the City and each housing provider/proponent and that of the $15 million:

a.         $10 million be allocated to Ottawa Community Housing Corporation, in support of their Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation National Housing Co-Investment Fund Application, with the said conditional contribution being subdivided and included in contribution agreements for their following affordable housing projects:

i.    Phase I of Gladstone Village; and

ii.   Phase II of Rochester Heights.

b.        up to $2 million be allocated for predevelopment activities to prepare surplus lands identified for affordable housing and owned by the City, with any remaining funds to be added to ongoing 2019 pre-development funding agreements with not-for-profit and charitable housing providers or added to the contingency reserves for capital projects previously approved and under development, based on need as determined by the Director, Housing Services;

2.         that the $2.58 million in provincial funds from the capital Rental Housing Component, under the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative be allocated by the Director, Housing Services by way of a minimum 20-year affordability term contribution agreements secured by mortgages, with project approval from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to the following projects:

a.         up to $960,000 from the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative to Habitat for Humanity National Capital Region’s development of 8 affordable housing units at 455 Wanaki Road; and

b.        up to $1.62 million from the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative to Ottawa Community Housing Corporation’s development of supportive housing units for people with developmental disabilities at 715 Mikinak Road, being the third and final phase of the project at this site.

3.         that the Director, Housing Services be delegated the authority to amend the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative Investment Plan and allocate any additional funds to phase-three of the project at 715 Mikinak Road in the event additional funding becomes available under the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative due to any reallocation by the Ministry;

4.         that the Director, Housing Services be delegated the authority to transfer the year 3 Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative capital funding to the operating funding envelope and update the Investment Plan accordingly;

5.         that staff conduct a fair and open process to select not-for-profit partner(s) to develop a proposal for funding for an affordable housing and community use project at 1770 Heatherington Road and report back to Council in Q3 2020; and

6.         that staff complete negotiations with the National Capital Commission to outline a fair and transparent process for the disposal of 615 Albert Street, consistent with the Council approved Disposal of Real Property Policy, as part of a comprehensive development strategy for the Library Parcel Lands provided that;

a.         a requirement of the transaction shall be an obligation for the purchaser to enter into an agreement with a housing provider to develop not less than 100 affordable rental housing units on the combined City and NCC Library Parcel Lands;

b.        the proceeds from the sale of 615 Albert Street be applied towards the development of the affordable housing units within the Library Parcel Lands;

c.         that Ottawa Community Housing Corporation be the housing provider responsible to oversee the development and own the affordable housing units; and

d.        that the lands are declared surplus by a separate report to Finance and Economic Development Committee and Council in Q3 2020 as described in this report.

CARRIED with Councillor M. Fleury dissenting on recommendation 4.

 

21.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 244 FOUNTAIN PLACE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 244 Fountain Place to permit a three-storey low rise apartment building with 20 dwelling units as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED with Councillor M. Fleury dissenting.

 

22.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 1110 FISHER AVENUE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1110 Fisher Avenue to permit a nine-storey apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

 


MOTION NO 37/14

Moved by Councillor J. Harder
Seconded by Councillor G. Gower

WHEREAS at the Planning Committee meeting of June 25, 2020 Committee approved the recommendations of Report ACS2020-PIE-PS-0066;

AND WHEREAS there is a technical amendment required to clarify that the heights and setbacks are as per the schedule that was approved at Planning Committee;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the following amendments to the Report:

  1. That the legend in Document 1 be revised to “Area A to be rezoned from R3A[2229] to R5B[xxxx] Sxxx”; and,
  2. That Document 2 be amended by adding the following text as item 2.b., “In Column V add the text,“The maximum heights and minimum required setbacks are as per Sxxx”;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the Planning Act, Subsection 34(17) no further notice be given.

CARRIED

The report recommendations, as amended by Motion 37/14, were then put to Council and CARRIED on a division of 14 YEAS and 7 NAYS, as follows:

YEAS (14):

Councillors S. Moffatt, M. Luloff, J. Harder, J. Sudds,
G. Darouze, J. Cloutier, T. Tierney, E. El-Chantiry, G. Gower,
K. Egli, M. Fleury, A. Hubley, L. Dudas, Mayor J. Watson

NAYS (7):

Councillors T. Kavanagh, J. Leiper, C. McKenney, S. Menard,
C. A. Meehan, R. Brockington, R. King,

 

 


 

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 27

 

23.

OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 450 ROCHESTER STREET, 367, 369 AND 371 PRESTON STREET

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1.         an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, Preston Carling District Secondary Plan, for 450 Rochester Street, with site specific policies, a change in land use designation, and increased building heights, as detailed in Document 2; and,

2.         an amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 450 Rochester Street, 367, 369 and 371 Preston Street to permit a mixed-use development with varying heights up to 26-storeys, through a new Mixed-Use Centre zone with site-specific provisions and building heights, as detailed in Document 3.

CARRIED

 

24.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 1 AND 9 CANFIELD ROAD AND 13, 15 AND 17 PARKMOUNT CRESCENT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1 and 9 Canfield Road and 13, 15 and 17 Parkmount Crescent to permit the expansion of the institutional zone and construction of a new ancillary community centre to the existing place of worship, as detailed in Document 3.

The report recommendation was put to Council and CARRIED on a division of 12 YEAS and 9 NAYS, as follows:

YEAS (12):

Councillors S. Moffatt, M. Luloff, J. Harder, J. Sudds,
G. Darouze, J. Cloutier, T. Tierney, E. El-Chantiry, G. Gower,
A. Hubley, L. Dudas, Mayor J. Watson

NAYS (9):

Councillors T. Kavanagh, J. Leiper, K. Egli, C. McKenney,
S. Menard, C. A. Meehan, M. Fleury, R. Brockington, R. King,

 

 

Item K on the Bulk Consent Agenda was lifted from the Bulk Consent Agenda for consideration as part of the regular Agenda.

 

 

K.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 24, 26, 28 AND 30 PRETORIA AVENUE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 24, 26, 28 and 30 Pretoria Avenue to permit a six-storey apartment dwelling, as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

 

DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor S. Menard):

That staff present to Council information that outlines an estimated timeline, and the public engagement process, for the comprehensive update to zoning that is anticipated to follow the adoption of the new Official Plan. Further, that staff outline some of their expectations regarding the outcomes of this zoning update, including whether staff believe this zoning update will see a decline in staff recommendations for zoning amendments sought by developers. 

BULK CONSENT AGENDA

 

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 14

 

 

A.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 4041 MOODIE DRIVE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 4041 Moodie Drive to permit a training facility for Ottawa Fire Services, as shown in Document 1 and 2 and detailed in Document 3.

CARRIED

 

B.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 2730 GOODSTOWN ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2730 Goodstown Road for the purposes of rezoning the lands from Agricultural Zone, Subzone 2 (AG2) to Agricultural Zone, Subzone 6 (AG6), to prohibit residential uses on the retained farmland and to permit a reduced lot area of 1.3 hectares and a reduced lot width of 25 metres on the severed lands, as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

 


 

FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 15

 

C.

APPOINTMENT TO THE WELLINGTON WEST BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the appointment of Alison Gail Finney to the Wellington West Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the 2018-2022 Term of Council or until a successor is appointed during the next term of Council.

CARRIED

 

D.

DECLARE SURPLUS AND TRANSFER PARTS OF 4151 ALBION ROAD AND 4201 ALBION ROAD TO OTTAWA COMMUNITY LANDS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND APPROVE THE SALE OF A PORTION OF 4151 ALBION ROAD IN EXCHANGE FOR LANDS REQUIRED FOR THE FUTURE LEITRIM ROAD REALIGNMENT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve of the following:

1.         Declare the viable properties municipally known as part of 4151 Albion Road (which includes Parcel 1) and part of 4201 Albion Road described as part of Lot 17, Concession 4 (Rideau Front) geographic Township of Gloucester, now in the City of Ottawa being part of PINS 04328-0205 and 04328-1826 and shown in heavy outline on Document 1 attached, as surplus to City requirements;

2.         Authorize the transfer of the properties identified in Recommendation 1 above, to Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation (OCLDC) for future development and/or disposal;

3.         Waive Section 1(d) of the OCLDC Disposal of Real Property Policy pertaining to public marketing of property with respect to the land identified in Recommendation 4 (a), below; and

4.         Direct OCLDC to complete the land exchange with Tartan Homes (North Leitrim) Inc., Tartan Land (North Leitrim) Inc. and Findlay Creek Properties (North) Ltd. as follows:

(a)       OCLDC to convey a portion of 4151 Albion Road, described as part of Lot 17, Concession 4, Rideau Front, geographic Township of Gloucester now in the City of Ottawa, containing approximately 47,414.7 metres squared  (4.74 hectares), subject to final survey, and shown as Parcel 1 on Document 1 attached, subject to easements that may be required to Tartan Homes (North Leitrim) Inc., Tartan Land (North Leitrim) Inc. and Findlay Creek Properties (North) Ltd., having a value of four million, nine hundred and seventy-nine thousand, three hundred dollars ($4,979,300.00), in exchange for;

(b)       Tartan Homes (North Leitrim) Inc., Tartan Land (North Leitrim) Inc. and Findlay Creek Properties (North) Ltd. conveying to the City of Ottawa, lands required for the future realignment of Leitrim Road, described as part of Lot 16, Concession 4, Rideau Front, geographic Township of Gloucester, now in the City of Ottawa having an area of approximately 2,1072.5 metres squared  (2.11 hectares), subject to final survey and shown as Parcel 2 on Document 1, attached, having a market value of one million, seven hundred and fifty-seven thousand, three hundred and sixty dollars ($1,757,360.00), together with a cash payment to OCLDC in the amount of three million, two hundred and twenty-one thousand, nine hundred and forty dollars ($3,221,940.00), plus HST as applicable, pursuant to a land exchange agreement that has been received.

CARRIED

 

E.

BROWNFIELDS GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION – 155 – 165 CHAPEL STREET

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Approve the Rehabilitation Grant and Development Charge Reduction Program application submitted by Trinity Rideau GP Inc., owner of the property at 155 - 165 Chapel Street, for a grant, under the 2010 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan Program, not to exceed $2,040,999 over a maximum of 10 years, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfields Redevelopment Grant Agreement;

2.         Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department, to execute a Brownfields Redevelopment Grant Agreement with Trinity Rideau GP Inc., establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 155 - 165 Chapel Street, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department, the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer; and

3.         Exempt the proposed redevelopment of 155 - 165 Chapel Street from paying future municipal development charges up to a maximum of $1,516,250 under Section 7(t) of the Development Charges By-law 2014-229, under the Guideline for the Development Charge Reduction due to Site Contamination Program, approved by Council June 11, 2014, and included in the $2,040,999 grant request, as outlined in Recommendation 1.

CARRIED

 

F.

BROWNFIELD GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION – 440-444 BRONSON

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Approve the Brownfield Rehabilitation Grant application submitted by 444 Bronson Development Inc., owner of the properties at 440 and 444 Bronson Avenue, for a Rehabilitation Grant under the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan Program not to exceed a total of $128,812 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; and

2.         Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development, to execute a Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement with 444 Bronson Development Inc., establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 440 and 444 Bronson Avenue, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department, the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer.

CARRIED

 

G.

BROWNFIELD GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION – 1445 AND 1451 WELLINGTON STREET WEST

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Approve the Brownfield Rehabilitation Grant application submitted by Mizrahi Development Group (1451 Wellington) Inc., owner of the property at 1445 and 1451 Wellington Street, for a Rehabilitation Grant under the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan Program not to exceed a total of $2,040,999 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;

2.         Exempt the proposed redevelopment of 1445 and 1451 Wellington Street from paying future municipal development charges up to a maximum of  $1,516,250 under Section 7 (1) (s) of the Development Charges By law 2019 280, under the Guideline for the Development Charge Reduction due to Site Contamination Program, is outlined in Recommendation 1; and

3.         Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development, to execute a Brownfields Redevelopment Grant Agreement with Mizrahi Development Group (1451 Wellington) Inc., establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 1445 and 1451 Wellington Street, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department, the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer.

CARRIED

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 26

 

H.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 3232 JOCKVALE ROAD, PART OF 139 NAMASTE WALK, PART OF 721 CASHMERE TERRACE AND PART OF 630 HAMSA STREET

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1.         an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3232 Jockvale Road to rezone the lands from Development Reserve (DR) to Residential Third Density, Subzone YY, (R3YY[2145], R3YY[xxxx]), R3YY[xxx1]), and Open Space (O1), to permit single detached, townhouse, rear-lane townhouse units and parkland, as shown in Document 2 and detailed in Document 3;

2.         an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for Part of 139 Namaste Walk, Part of 721 Cashmere Terrace, and Part of 630 Hamsa Street from Residential Third Density, Subzone YY, Exception 2145 (R3YY[2145]) to Residential Third Density, Subzone YY, Exception (R3YY[xxxx], to reflect adjusted lot lines on the draft plan of subdivision, as shown in Document 2 and detailed in Document 3.

CARRIED

 


 

I.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT – 4149 STRANDHERD DRIVE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1.         an amendment to the South Nepean Secondary Plan Areas 9 and 10 (Volume 2A), to re-designate Part of 4149 Strandherd Drive from ‘Prestige Business Park’ to ‘Business Park’, to permit an automobile dealership and increase permitted height from four storeys to six storeys, as shown in Document 2;

2.         an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for Part of 4149 Strandherd Drive to rezone the southeastern portion of the property from Business Park, Exception zone 2298 (IP[2298]H(18)), to Business Park, Exception zone xxxx (IP[xxxx]H(18)), to permit an automobile dealership and automobile rental establishment, as shown in Document 3 and detailed in Document 4;

3.         an amendment to the Zoning B-law 2008-250 for Part of 4149 Strandherd Drive to rezone the remaining part of the property from Business Park, Exception zone 2298 (IP[2298]H(18)) to Business Park, Exception zone xxx1 (IP[xxx1]H(22)), to increase the permitted height from four to six storeys, as shown in Document 3 and detailed in Document 4.

CARRIED

 


 

J.

SITE PLAN CONTROL APPROVAL, 900 ALBERT STREET AND 1035 SOMERSET STREET WEST

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an application for Site Plan Control for 900 Albert Street and roadway modifications to permit the development of a mixed-used building consisting of three towers, as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 27

 

L.

FRONT-ENDING REPORT – OVERSIZING OF THE ROAD AND SEWER ON CAMBRIAN ROAD FROM OLD GREENBANK ROAD TO NEW GREENBANK ROAD ALIGNMENT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department, to enter into a Front-Ending Agreement with Mattamy Limited for the oversizing of the road and sewer on Cambrian Road, from Old Greenbank Road to New Greenbank Road Alignment as outlined in this report, to an upset limit of $3,293,042 plus applicable taxes and indexing, in accordance with the Front-Ending Agreement Principles and Policy set forth in Documents 1 and 2 and with the final form and content being to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department and City Solicitor;

2.         authorize the reimbursement of the oversizing of the road and sewer costs incurred by Mattamy Limited pursuant to the execution of the Front-Ending Agreement, to a maximum amount of $3,293,042 plus applicable taxes and indexing, in accordance with the reimbursement schedule set out in the Front-Ending Agreement; and

3.         authorize the creation of a budget for the design and construction work required per the Front-Ending agreement.

CARRIED

 

M.

OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS – 1178 CUMMINGS AVENUE AND 1098 OGILVIE ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1.         an amendment to the Cyrville Secondary Plan, Schedule C, to increase the maximum allowable building height of 20 storeys to permit building heights of 25, 27 and 36 storeys at 1178 Cummings Avenue and 1098 Ogilvie Road, as detailed in Document 2;

2.         an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1178 Cummings Avenue and 1098 Ogilvie Road to permit three high-rise apartment buildings of varying heights and an eight-storey hotel, as detailed in Documents 3 and 4;

3.         that the implementing Zoning By-law not proceed to Council until such time as the agreement required in accordance with Section 37 of the Planning Act is executed.

CARRIED

 


 

N.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 5 ORCHARD DRIVE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 5 Orchard Drive to permit a mixed-use subdivision consisting of detached, townhouse and semi-detached dwellings and a commercial block, as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

 

O.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 35 HIGHBURY PARK DRIVE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 35 Highbury Park Drive to permit a restaurant as an ancillary use, as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

 

P.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 6758 AND 6766 ROCQUE STREET

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 6758 and 6766 Rocque Street to permit two, three-storey apartment buildings, as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

 

CITY CLERK

 

Q.

SUMMARY OF ORAL AND WRITTEN PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS FOR ITEMS SUBJECT TO THE PLANNING ACT ‘EXPLANATION REQUIREMENTS’ AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2020

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of June 24, 2020 that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Documents 1 and 2.

CARRIED

 

 

IN-CAMERA ITEMS

 

O-TRAIN CONFEDERATION LINE LRT STAGE 1 – LEGAL UPDATE – IN CAMERA – REPORTING OUT DATE: NOT TO BE REPORTED OUT

MOTION NO 37/15

Moved by Councillor L. Dudas
Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

That, in accordance with the Procedure By-Law, being By-law No. 2019-8, City Council resolve In Camera pursuant to Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, to receive and consider the O-Train Confederation Line LRT Stage 1 Legal Update In Camera - Reporting out Date: Not to be reported out. 

CARRIED

 

Council resolved In-Camera at 2:17 pm

 

IN CAMERA SESSION

 

This item was dealt with In Camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2019-8), Subsection 13(1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

IN COUNCIL

Council resumed in open session at 5:09 pm. Upon resuming in open session, Mayor Watson advised that Council had met in camera in order to receive an update regarding the O-train Confederation Line LRT stage 1 – Legal Update, and that no votes were taken other than procedural motions and/or directions to staff.

Note: As the content of the in camera update regarding the O-Train Confederation Line LRT Stage 1 contains information pertaining to the legal aspects of the subject matter, the material falls within the exception contemplated by subsection 13(1)(f) of City Council’s Procedure By-Law. As such, this matter will not be reported out.

 

MOTION TO ADOPT REPORTS

MOTION NO 37/16

Moved by Councillor L. Dudas
Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

That the report from the Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Chiarelli”; the report from Ottawa Public Health and the Emergency and Protective Services Department entitled “Temporary Mandatory Mask By-Law for Enclosed Public Spaces in the City of Ottawa”; the report from the Finance Services Department entitled “Public Private Partnership, Ottawa Community Ice Partners”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 14; Community and Protective Services Committee Report 11; Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 15; Planning Committee Reports 26 and 27; and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Ward 19 (Cumberland) – Vacancy Options (July 15)” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of June24, 2020”; be received and adopted as amended.

CARRIED

 

At 6:35 pm, the following motion was put to Council:

MOTION NO 37/17

Moved by Councillor L. Dudas
Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

 

BE IT RESOLVED that Ottawa City Council approve that the meeting time be extended past 7:00 PM pursuant to Subsection 8.(1)(c) of Procedure By-law 2019-8.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN

Note: the following Motion 37/17 reflects a “friendly amendment” accepted by the Mover and Seconder to add “(such as a separation distance of 150 metres)” to the Motion of which Notice was Previously Given.

MOTION NO 37/18

Moved by Councillor M. Fleury
Seconded by Mayor J. Watson

WHEREAS as the regulator for private cannabis retail in Ontario, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has the authority to license, regulate and enforce the sale of recreational cannabis in privately run stores in Ontario; and

WHEREAS on December 13th, 2018, Council agreed to "opt-in" to the Provincial direction to allow Cannabis Retail to occur in the City of Ottawa, subject to a process whereby staff review the locations under consideration and provide comments back to AGCO on "key Principle" matters Council considers to be in the public interest; and

WHEREAS Council considers a matter of public interest to include a 150 metre distance separation from other Licensed Cannabis Stores, as the Board of Health has noted concerns that excessive clustering and geographic concentration of cannabis retail outlets may encourage undesirable health outcomes, and Economic Development and Planning are concerned that over-concentration may cause undesirable impacts on the economic diversity of a retail streetscape including the distortion of lease rates, economic speculation, and the removal of opportunity for other commercial businesses; and

WHEREAS the city has received concerns from local Business Improvement Associations about impacts of over concentration of cannabis retail on the diversity of businesses locating in key retail areas and impacts on leasing rates; and

 WHEREAS the AGCO has not, in the consideration of applications processed and approved to date, considered the key principles articulated by Council, including the concerns over the clustering of cannabis retail, as meeting their criteria as a matter of public interest; and

WHEREAS cannabis retail is a new and unproven market, and no studies or precedent exists to determine the number or distribution of stores that can reasonably be supported by the local economy, and it is therefore prudent to establish the means by which the AGCO, with input from a municipality, can regulate over-concentration as the cannabis retail market evolves;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, to write the Honourable Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance of Ontario, and the Honourable Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario, requesting the Ministry modify the regulations governing the establishment of cannabis retail stores to instruct the Alcohol and Gaming Commission to consider over-concentration (such as a separation distance of 150 metres) as an evaluation criteria, and provide added weight to the comments of a municipality concerning matters in the public interest when considering the application of new stores.

CARRIED


MOTION NO 37/19

Moved by Councillor J. Harder
Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

WHEREAS Council meetings are typically recessed between mid-July and end of August; and

WHEREAS in many instances the ability to convey title in new homes requires the lifting of part lot control; and

WHEREAS in order to be able to register a part lot control by-law, the legal description, including the subdivision plan number must be contained within the by-law; and

WHEREAS there may closings relating to a registered plan of subdivision that will not be able to proceed if a part lot control exemption by-law is not enacted; and

WHEREAS the Municipal Act, sections 9, 10, 11 and 23.1 permit the City to delegate the power to enact certain by-laws;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the following:

Between July 15, 2020 and August 31, 2020, inclusive, Council delegates to the Director of Planning Services of the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department, the authority to enact by-laws for the exemption from Part Lot Control pursuant to the Planning Act, section 50 in respect of the land for which a part lot control exemption is sought. Such authority shall be dependent upon the Director having received the concurrence of the Ward Councillor prior to enactment.

CARRIED

MOTION NO 37/20

Moved by Councillor L. Dudas
Seconded by Councillor M. Luloff

WHEREAS pursuant to Subsection 28(4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. C. P.13, City Council may, where it has passed a by-law designating the whole or any part of an area covered by an Official Plan as a community improvement project area, adopt a plan as a community improvement plan for the community improvement project area; and

WHEREAS Section 5.2.5 of the City of Ottawa Official Plan contemplates the preparation of Community Improvement Plans for designated Community Improvement Project Areas;

WHEREAS on November 14, 2012 City Council approved the “Economic Development and Innovation Department Work Program”, which included a strategy to develop an Orléans Community Improvement Plan (the “Orléans CIP”) as one of two pilots; and

WHEREAS on September 11, 2013 City Council enacted By-law 2013-293 to adopt the Orléans CIP; and

WHEREAS Section 5.3 of the Orléans CIP indicated that a Tax Incentive Equivalent Grant program would be offered for an initial period of five years, ending 10 September 2018, with an option to extend the program for up to another five years, subject to the availability of funding as approved by City Council; and

WHEREAS the principal goal of the Orléans Community Improvement Plan is to attract major knowledge-based employers to the area and to encourage the creation of new high-quality jobs; and

WHEREAS construction of Stage 2 of the Confederation Line is already underway with the east extension from Blair Station to Trim Road scheduled to be finished in 2022 and whereas higher densities near stations and the expected increase in transit ridership would provide new opportunities for private investment in property revitalization in Orléans with associated employment increases as envisioned in the Orléans CIP; and

Whereas the Ward Councillors and staff continue to receive expressions of interest in extending the Orléans CIP grant program;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve that the duration of the Tax Incentive Equivalent Grant program available pursuant to the Orléans CIP be extended from 11 September 2018 until 10 September 2023, inclusive.

CARRIED


MOTION NO 37/21

Moved by Mayor J. Watson
Seconded by Councillor K. Egli

WHEREAS COVID-19 is expected to be a risk to the community for some period of time; and

WHEREAS the use of non-medical masks is “recommended for periods of time when it is not possible to consistently maintain a 2-metre physical distance from others, particularly in crowded public settings, such as: stores, shopping areas, [and] public transportation”, as noted on the federal government’s COVID-19 Prevention and Risks website and also on the Ontario government’s COVID-19 website; and

 WHEREAS it is in everyone’s best interest that as many barriers as possible be removed to make public access to non-medical masks easier, because these masks are needed in more and more environments as the economy opens up; and

 WHEREAS the federal and provincial governments can almost immediately lower the cost of these masks by 13% by eliminating the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on these newly-essential items;

 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council request the Mayor write to the federal and provincial governments to ask that the Harmonized Sales Tax be eliminated for non-medical masks as soon as possible. 

CARRIED

MOTION NO 37/22

Moved by Councillor S. Menard
Seconded by Councillor J. Leiper

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa—along with Ontario, Canada and the world—are currently experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS this pandemic has witnessed all orders of government put in place emergency measures and guidelines in order to improve the health outcomes of as many residents as possible; and

WHEREAS the city, the province and the country are seeking cooperation from residents to adjust their habits, activities and lifestyles to align with the guidelines relating to physical distancing; and

WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has released a report conducted by The Urban Project outlining the need for municipalities to develop transportation plans tailored to the recovery from COVID-19 and to developing a resilient transportation system in the future, noting:

The COVID-19 outbreak has changed mobility patterns, and the way people travel may continue beyond. Many cities are using the current situation to re-think how their communities are planned and designed to ensure they are more resilient to respond to similar crises over the long-term. 

WHEREAS the Ottawa Board of Health has unanimously passed a motion supporting the City of Ottawa to increase the amount of safe active transportation space outdoors for residents, including when accessing essential services, to improve their physical and mental health while still adhering to all municipal and federal guidelines related to physical distancing; and

WHEREAS city traffic services reports that traffic volumes have decreased on the City’s road network while traffic speed infractions have increased; and

WHEREAS OPH has consistently recognized the need for residents to access essential services and has encouraged residents to go outside for their physical and mental health; and

WHEREAS the 2019 report from City of Ottawa, Planning, Infrastructure, and Economic Development, titled The Building Blocks for a Healthy Ottawa, emphasizes the connection between active transportation infrastructure and mental and physical well-being; and

WHEREAS it is possible to implement low cost temporary traffic measures on certain corridors to provide additional space on the right of way for active transportation thereby connecting existing facilities;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff within the Transportation Services Department develop and implement a plan (ActiveOttawa) this summer for a cost effective greater active transportation network connectivity, expanded road space for active transportation and safety enhancing measures which reduce speed, recognizing the needs of residents during the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

Mayor Watson ruled that the Menard / Fleury Motion 37/22 was out of order as Council had previously dealt with the issue by way of Motion 33/7 of May 13, 2020.

 

Councillor Leiper appealed the Mayor’s ruling pursuant to Subsection 44(2)(d) of  the Procedure By-law, and Council immediately voted on the following question:

Shall the Chair be sustained.

The Chair was sustained on a division of 14 YEAS and 7 NAYS as follows:

YEAS (14):

Councillors S. Moffatt, M. Luloff, J. Harder, J. Sudds, G. Darouze, J. Cloutier, T. Tierney, E. El-Chantiry, G. Gower, K. Egli,
C. A. Meehan, A. Hubley, L. Dudas, Mayor J. Watson

NAYS (7):

Councillors T. Kavanagh, J. Leiper, C. McKenney, S. Menard,
M. Fleury, R. Brockington, R. King

 

MOTIONS REQUIRING SUSPENSION OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE

MOTION NO 37/23

Moved by Councillor T. Kavanagh
Seconded by Councillor R. Brockington

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion, as the next City Council meeting is not until August 26, 2020.

WHEREAS, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on January 30, 2020; and

WHEREAS, the Province of Ontario declared a State of Emergency on March 17, 2020, closing all public spaces, including child care centres; and

WHEREAS, childcare centres have been permitted to re-open in a slow, and methodical approach; and

WHEREAS the economic recovery of Ottawa and Ontario depends on families having access to affordable child care, including before and after-school care; and

WHEREAS women are more likely to be disproportionately excluded from the workforce when childcare services are inaccessible (Statistics Canada, 2017); and

WHEREAS the capacity of childcare programs has been limited by the smaller group sizes that prevent the spread of COVID-19; and

WHEREAS: before the emergency measures, there was only capacity in licensed childcare for one in three children in Ottawa; and

WHEREAS an investment in childcare is a proven support to our economic recovery, particularly women’s return to the workforce (Fortin, 2017); and

WHEREAS Ottawa City Council increased access to affordable, quality and responsive childcare services a priority in the Thriving Communities 2019-2022 Term of Council Priorities; and

WHEREAS the Provincial, Federal and Municipal governments each have a role in funding and delivering childcare.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ottawa City Council request the Government of Ontario prioritize children as part of the overall recovery plan and develop and release publicly a comprehensive plan to ensure a safe, full capacity return in the fall to licensed children and Early ON services to assist the wellbeing of children and families and to help with the economic recovery. This comprehensive plan needs to be communicated with sufficient time for providers to implement and to better support families for the fall; and

BE IT FURTHER REOLVED that City Council request the Government of Ontario provide clarity to municipalities on the total provincial allocation in order fully utilize supports for families and providers and to not create undue municipal pressures and continue to provide stable and ongoing provincial funding for licensed childcare centres / home providers, and EarlyON providers for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure these providers can continue to support families with increased health and safety measures while avoiding any cost increases for families; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council request the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada to develop a National Childcare Strategy to make child care more accessible for all families, which is essential to economic recovery. 

CARRIED


MOTION NO 37/24

Moved by Councillor Harder
Seconded by Councillor El-Chantiry

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is required to have a Chief Building Official and the current incumbent has announced his intention to retire next month;

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

Whereas the City's current Chief Building Official, Frank Bidin, has announced his intention to retire effective Friday, August 28th, 2020, after having worked for local municipalities for 38 years; and

Whereas due to the current COVID-19 global pandemic, City Council is unable to meet in person to recognize the long-standing public service of Mr. Bidin to the City of Ottawa as well as the former City of Nepean, with particular recognition of the exceptional work undertaken by the Building Code Services team for Ottawa residents during the various natural disasters including flooding and tornadoes;

THEREFORe Be It Resolved that that, on behalf of Ottawa City Council, Mayor Watson convey their congratulations and appreciation to the outgoing Chief Building Official, Mr. Frank Bidin, and extend Council’s best wishes on his retirement; and

Be It FURTHER Resolved that John Buck be appointed, effective Monday, August 17, 2020, as Acting Chief Building Official for the City of Ottawa and that a by-law to give effect to this appointment be enacted; and

Be It Further Resolved that By-law 2015-6 be repealed effective August 28, 2020.

CARRIED


MOTION NO 37/25

Moved by Mayor Watson
Seconded by Councillor J. Leiper

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended due to timelines, in order to ensure the commemorative naming coincides with the official opening, to consider the following Motion:

WHEREAS on July 24, 2002, City Council approved, as amended, the Commemorative Naming Policy; and

WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and

WHEREAS the City has been asked to rename the Harmer Pedestrian Bridge, connecting Harmer Avenue North and Harmer Avenue South, the “Jackie Holzman Bridge”; and

WHEREAS Mrs. Holzman is a passionate accessibility advocate, continuously devoting her efforts to improving the livelihood of persons with disabilities; and

WHEREAS As the first Jewish woman to become Mayor of Ottawa, and the third woman to become Mayor of Ottawa, Mrs. Holzman shows a good example for young women and the importance of a diverse community; and

WHEREAS Mrs. Holzman worked tirelessly during her time at City Hall to bridge differences between communities and to unite residents around important issues; and

AND WHEREAS this proposal has been through the usual commemorative naming process insofar as Commemorative Naming Committee review and public consultation and the public feedback received during the public consultation phase was largely in support of the proposal; and

AND WHEREAS having this proposal go through the normal Standing Committee and Council process would result in Council’s approval being finalized too late for the commemorative naming to be ready in time for the official opening;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Harmer Pedestrian Bridge, connecting Harmer Avenue North and Harmer Avenue South, be named the “Jackie Holzman Bridge”.

CARRIED

MOTION NO 37/26

Moved by Councillor Harder
Seconded by Councillor Tierney

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the next City Council meeting is not until August 26. 2020.

WHEREAS on July 24, 2002, City Council approved, as amended, the Commemorative Naming Policy; and

WHEREAS on February 13, 2013, during consideration of the Mid-Term Governance Review Report, Council approved an amendment to the Commemorative Naming Policy directing that “in memoriam” naming proposals be referred to the City programs designed for that purpose (Memorial Tree Program, Memorial Park Bench Program, etc.) and as a result, this naming proposal does not fit within the Policy criteria; and

WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and

WHEREAS the City has been asked to name the skatepark at Berrigan Park, in Ward 3 (Barrhaven), located at 51 Berrigan Drive, in honour of Mike Racicot; and

WHEREAS Mike Racicot, known as Treehouse Mike, grew up in Barrhaven, where he first developed his love and passion for skateboarding at age 9; and

WHEREAS in his teen years, Mike became a strong advocate for a skatepark in Barrhaven and worked to gain the support of residents and business owners and successfully petitioned the City to build a skatepark in Barrhaven; and

WHEREAS Mike's passion for skateboarding led him to discover BASE jumping and he subsequently became known worldwide in the BASE community as one of the best wingsuit pilots; and

WHEREAS Mike, remembered for his willingness to always help others and his adventurous spirit, passed away prematurely in July 2018 on his 969th career BASE jump when his parachute failed to open during a jump in Switzerland;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the skatepark at Berrigan Park, located at 51 Berrigan Drive, be named the “Treehouse Mike Skatepark”.

CARRIED

MOTION NO 37/27

Moved by Councillor Brockington
Seconded by Councillor Tierney

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order to allow the campaign to proceed over the summer, as the next Council meeting is not until August 26, 2020.

WHEREAS schools in Ontario have been closed since March 13, 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS as part of the re-opening plan, the Province of Ontario is considering a number of options for the schools including partial in-school instruction to full-week (5-day) instruction; and

WHEREAS it is expected that fewer parents will allow their children to take yellow school bus transportation, due to physical distancing concerns and there will be a greater reliance on both active transportation and private vehicle transportation to and from school; and

WHEREAS, a number of safety issues already exist in school zones, related to the interactions of private vehicles and pedestrians, cyclists and arriving yellow school buses; and

WHEREAS, there are many benefits to active transportation, including, but not limited to personal health, no greenhouse gas emissions and a reduction in congestion in schools zones; and

WHEREAS, the 2020 City of Ottawa Budget provided funding for 10 new warranted crossing guards to be in place in September 2020, however, the closure of schools did not provide the ability to undertake data collection at the 64 requested locations in the Spring 2020; and

WHEREAS, subject to schools being reopened in September 2020, Traffic Services will undertake data collection and review of warrants for an Adult Crossing Guard at the 64 requested locations beginning on September 14, 2020;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa embark on a one-month public service campaign, promoting active transportation, to and from school, starting in mid-August 2020; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all street and line painting in school zones (crosswalk and traffic calming messaging), be re-prioritized to ensure all work is completed no later than 21 August 2020; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Traffic Services put in place crossing guards at 10 warranted locations as soon a feasibly possible in the Fall of 2020 and report back to Council on the warranted locations once review has been completed and locations identified; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ottawa Bylaw and Regulatory Services maintain its school zone enforcement from late August to early September 2020 to ensure public safety in school zones.

CARRIED

MOTION NO 37/28

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry
Seconded by Councillor J. Harder

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion so that work can be planned in a timely fashion.

WHEREAS there are four roads in Constance Bay - Holiday Drive, Shady Lane, Resthaven and Hunter Crescent, that have seen an increasing number and severity of potholes over the last several years; and

WHEREAS the current patch method is failing on these roads more rapidly then they can be repaired, and that costs for patch repairs are accruing at a rapid rate; and

WHEREAS the asset management branch has provided cost estimates to fix these roads; and

WHEREAS the funds to repair these roads are not currently in the 5-year forecast; and

WHEREAS the Ward Councillor feels that these roads need to be repaired in the near future.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve:

1.            $400, 000 be moved from 830294 Ward 5 CIL to 903916 Community Building Rural West

2.             $400, 000 be moved from account 903916 to 909693 2020 Road Resurfacing

3.            That the stipulated 10% planner fee per CILP policy be waived for this transaction.

CARRIED

MOTION NO 37/29

Moved by Councillor J. Harder
Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

BE IT RESOLVED that Council suspend the Rules of Procedure to permit the introduction of the following motion, in order to respond in a timely manner to support the school boards as they deal with restrictions imposed to address the COVID-19 pandemic:

WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and is causing significant effects across the world and locally in Ottawa; and

WHEREAS on March 17, 2020, an emergency related to the COVID-19 outbreak was declared in the whole of the Province of Ontario, pursuant to Section 7.0.1 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, as set out in Order in Council 518/2020; and

WHEREAS school boards have been directed to come up with multiple options for the return to school; and 

WHEREAS schools may need to temporarily expand in temporary spaces on existing school sites and possibly other leased spaces; and

WHEREAS the City’s Zoning By-law 2008-250 regulates the location of and development standards applicable to schools; and

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa can support the safe return of students to school by providing greater flexibility for temporarily expanding school facilities within and onto lands in a manner prohibited by the current Zoning By-law 2008-250; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council:

i.           Direct staff in Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development to initiate a Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the provisions pertaining to schools for the period commencing on the date of enactment and ending July 1, 2021, so as to permit schools in any Residential, Mixed-use/Commercial, Institutional or Open Space and Leisure Zone, as well as selected Rural zones, notwithstanding any yard requirements, lot size requirements or parking requirements under the Zoning By-law; and,

ii.          Direct that the report concerning the above-described Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment shall, notwithstanding the ordinary procedure, be brought to the first possible meeting of Planning Committee after which it shall rise directly to Council without the need to proceed to Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee (“ARAC”), though members of ARAC shall be welcome to attend at the said meeting of Planning Committee; and

iii.         Notwithstanding the City’s Public Notice and Consultation Policy, direct that the usual comment period following public notification may be abridged as necessary to ensure all comments are received prior to the first possible meeting of Planning Committee; and,

iv.        During the period commencing July 15, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020, unless extended by Council, authorize the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development to, with respect to development of schools in response to the COVID-19 emergency:

a.      Issue site plan approvals without ward councillor concurrence, provided that the ward councillor was consulted where possible, and provided all other aspects of the Delegated Authority By-law 2019-280 are met; and

b.     Approve a Letter of Undertaking as an alternative to a site plan control agreement notwithstanding that the usual requirements of s. 11 of the Site Plan Control by-law 2014-256 as amended are not met for such development, or, if a site plan control agreement is required in the opinion of the General Manager, waive inclusion of standard clauses in site plan agreements and related agreements for such development to simplify the negotiation and execution of such agreements; and,

c.      Waive the usual requirement for securities in such Letters of Undertaking and/or agreements, in his/her discretion; and

v.          Approve that the Mayor write to the Province to request that the Province urgently enact a regulation, similar to that passed for temporary restaurant patios, allowing the City to enact the above-described Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment more quickly by exempting such amendments from the procedural requirements for notice, consultation, and appeal in the Planning Act.

CARRIED

MOTION NO 37/30

Moved by Councillor M. Fleury
Seconded by Councillor K. Egli

BE IT RESOLVED that Council suspend the Rules of Procedure to permit the introduction of the following motion, in order to respond in a timely manner to the public health concerns regarding patio closing hours in the ByWard Market and on Right of Way patios city-wide:

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa must carefully balance economic recovery with the Province’s Emergency Orders and Ottawa Public Health guidelines, and

WHEREAS in light of observed concerns regarding excessively dense congregating and the inability to undertake physical distancing in the ByWard Market as a result of the differing patio closure hours, the environment created by the road closures through the ByWard Market Economic Recovery Plan, and the influx of patrons from outside of Ontario as a result of the decision by the Province of Quebec to close all bars at 12 am;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve that the Right of Way Patio By-law 2017-92 (ROW Patio By-law) be amended as follows so that:

1.            All Right-Of-Way patio permits (ROW patio permit) issued in the ByWard Market, in the area bordered by St. Patrick Street, King Edward Avenue, Rideau Street and Sussex Avenue, be subject to a closure of 12 am until October 31, 2020;

 

2.            The 12 am closure will go into effect as of Friday, July 17, 2020;

 

3.            All Right-of-Way patio permits include the condition that the Province’s Emergency Orders and Ottawa Public Health guidelines related to COVID-19 must be observed or the permit will be revoked by the General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development (PIED), in consultation with the General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services (EPS); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that:

1.            The General Manager of PIED, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and the General Manager of EPS, be delegated the authority by Council to adjust the ROW patio permit closing hours, on any ROW patio permit issued throughout the city, through to October 31, 2020, on the basis of public health concerns;

2.            The General Managers of PIED and EPS be directed to issue a memo to Council prior to the August 26, 2020 Council meeting detailing the number of notices of violation issued with regards to ROW patio permits, and any other observations, including a recommendation on whether to adjust the 12 a.m. closure time in the ByWard Market for the remainder of 2020.

WITHDRAWN

The following replacement motion was put to Council:

MOTION NO 37/31

Moved by Councillor T. Tierney
Seconded by Councillor J. Sudds

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa must carefully balance economic recovery with the Province’ Emergency Orders and Ottawa Public Health guidelines, and

WHEREAS in light of observed concerns regarding excessively dense congregating and the inability to undertake physical distancing in the ByWard Market as a result of the differing patio closure hours, the environment created by the road closures through the ByWard Market Economic Recovery Plan, and the influx of patrons from outside of Ontario as a result of the decision by the Province of Quebec to close all bars at 12 am;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve that the Right of Way Patio By-law 2017-92 (ROW Patio By-law) be amended as follows so that:

1.            All Right-Of-Way patio permits (ROW patio permit) issued in the ByWard Market, in the area bordered by St. Patrick Street, King Edward Avenue, Rideau Street and Sussex Avenue, be subject to a closure of 1 am until October 31, 2020;

2.            The 1 am closure will go into effect as of Friday, July 17, 2020;

3.            All Right-of-Way patio permits include the condition that the Province’s Emergency Orders and Ottawa Public Health guidelines related to COVID-19 must be observed or the permit will be revoked by the General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development (PIED), in consultation with the General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services (EPS); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that:

  1. The General Manager of PIED, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and the General Manager of EPS, be delegated the authority by Council to adjust the ROW patio permit closing hours, on any ROW patio permit issued throughout the city, through to October 31, 2020, on the basis of public health concerns;
  2. The General Managers of PIED and EPS be directed to issue a memo to Council prior to the August 26, 2020 Council meeting detailing the number of notices of violation issued with regards to ROW patio permits, and any other observations, including a recommendation on whether to adjust the 1 a.m. closure time in the ByWard Market for the remainder of 2020.

CARRIED on a division of 15 YEAS and 6 NAYS as follows:


 

YEAS (15):

Councillors S. Moffatt, M. Luloff, J. Harder, J. Sudds, G. Darouze, J. Cloutier, T. Tierney, E. El-Chantiry, G. Gower, K. Egli,
C. A. Meehan, R. Brockington, A. Hubley, L. Dudas,
Mayor J. Watson

NAYS (6):

Councillors T. Kavanagh, J. Leiper, C. McKenney, S. Menard,
M. Fleury, R. King

The following motion was also introduced, but ruled moot by the passage of the Tierney/Sudds motion 37/31 above.

MOTION NO 37/32

Moved by Councillor J. Leiper
Seconded by Councillor C. McKenney

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the General Manager of PIED, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and the General Manager of EPS, be delegated the authority by Council to adjust the ROW patio permit closing hours, on any ROW patio permit issued throughout the city, through to October 31, 2020, on the basis of public health concerns.

 

DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor A. Hubley)

That as staff undertake their review and bring forward a possible proposal for the fall, that a minimum one-week consultation period be undertaken with businesses.

 


 

NOTICES OF MOTION (FOR CONSIDERATION AT SUBSEQUENT MEETING)

MOTION

Moved by Councillor J. Sudds
Seconded by Councillor G. Gower

WHEREAS many brave women came forward and shared their experiences with this individual and showed tremendous courage by their actions and inspired many to stand with them; and

WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner’s “Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Chiarelli” (ACS2020-OCC-GEN-0023) concluded that all three allegations were not vexatious or frivolous, and that the courageous and brave women who provided testimony were credible and their allegations were established and founded; and

WHEREAS the City’s independent Integrity Commissioner found that Councillor Chiarelli contravened Section 4 and Section 7 of the Code of Conduct and has recommended to Council the suspension of the remuneration paid to this individual for 90 days for each complaint, amounting to 270 days; and

WHEREAS as a first step, Council has approved, with amendments, a “Review of Recruitment and Hiring Process for Councillors’ Assistants” (ACS3030-OCC-GEN-0022), which outlines various recommendations and is committed to continuing to look at ways to improve all aspects of the workplace of Members of Council and their staff; and

WHEREAS the City’s Women and Gender Equity Sponsors Group has completed extensive community and employee consultations to inform the development of recommendations for the Women and Gender Equity Strategy improving equity within the City and its policies and services;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City’s Chief Financial Officer be directed to invest the total 2020 remuneration being suspended from this Member of Council due to the contraventions of Section 4 and Section 7 of the Code of Conduct, to be allocated to community organizations that support survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault in consultation with the General Manager of Community and Social Services.

MOTION

Moved by Councillor C. McKenney
Seconded by Councillor S. Menard

WHEREAS our city, province and nation are currently dealing with continued instances of anti-Black racism and systemic racism in our society, including in our Police Services; and

WHEREAS many in our community have strongly advocated for the Ottawa Police Services budget to be reconsidered and reinvested into community health and interventionist programming; and

WHEREAS many in our community have called for the reallocation of funds towards frontline, unarmed mental health citizen response teams for de-escalation;

WHEREAS if Ottawa City Council had the authority to directly impact the Ottawa Police Services budget, it could adequately address community concerns and create solutions; and

WHEREAS if Ottawa City Council had the authority to impact the Ottawa Police Services budget, this would ensure greater transparency and strengthen public trust by making debate and efforts more publicly informed and scrutinized; and

WHEREAS this enhanced budgetary role would allow the police board to continue to serve its purpose, with the only meaningful difference being that Council would be the highest and final decision-making body, as is already the case for other City committees and boards; and

WHEREAS other municipalities across the country have also passed motions that seek to change their police services in response to growing calls for police reform 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Ottawa Police Services Board and Community and Protective Services, to develop alternative models of community safety response that would:  

  1. Involve the creation of non-police led response to calls which do not involve weapons or violence, such as those involving individuals experiencing mental health crises and where a police response is not necessary; 
  1. Reflect the City’s commitment to reconciliation; 
  1. Involve extensive community consultation on a proposed response model; and 
  2. Detail the likely reductions to the Ottawa Police Services budget that would result from these changes; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend the Police Services Act, 1990 to allow for Ottawa City Council to have control over the Ottawa Police Services Budget by creating a clause in Section 39 that exempts the City of Ottawa from the following restriction:

a.          39 (4) In establishing an overall budget for the board, the council does not have the authority to approve or disapprove specific items in the estimates; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That City Council request the Government of Ontario to eliminate all appeal powers for the Ottawa Police Services Board as set out in the Police Services Act, 1990 for the Ontario Civilian Police Commission to overturn Ottawa City Council decisions pertaining to Police Budget matters including requests for reduction, abolition, creation or amalgamation of Police services; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That City Council request the Ottawa Police Service Board to post its Use of Force Policy on its public website; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That City Council request the Province immediately review and re-do the Equipment and Use of Force Regulation, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 926, so as to incorporate further modifications based on alternative models and best practices in peer jurisdictions, which address the use of deadly force, including de-escalation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That City Council request the Ottawa Police Services Board to promptly adopt the recommendations from the Ontario Human Rights Commission on race-based data and report on the implementation status by January 1, 2021; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That City Council requests that the Province immediately reinstate the Police Services Act reforms recommended by Justice Tulloch - namely reforms surrounding the independence and requirements for the Special Investigations Unit (Recommendation 5.7); and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That City Council request the Ottawa Police Services Board to ensure policies are enacted requiring all instances of alleged racial profiling and bias to be investigated under the Police Services Act.

 

MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS

MOTION NO 37/33

Moved by Councillor L. Dudas
Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

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

 

2020-186.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa of temporary application requiring that masks be worn in certain enclosed public spaces to limit the spread of COVID-19.

2020-187.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-17 to appoint certain Inspectors, Property Standards Officers and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Building Code Services Branch of the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department.

2020-188.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (promenade Cope Drive).

2020-189.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Bronson Avenue, Queensdale Avenue, Galetta Side Road, Playfair Drive, Church Street, Woodland Avenue, Vaughan Side Road, Kenwood Avenue, Donnelly Drive, St. Laurent Boulevard, Stonecrest Road, Mackey Road, Parisien Street, West Hunt Club Road, Old Richmond Road).

2020-190.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal By-law No. 2020-177 and to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Rideau Street, Beechwood Avenue, Franktown Road, Mackey Road, Nixon Drive, Woodroffe Avenue, Montreal Road, McMullen Road, cours Damselfish Walk, Aylwin Road, Stone Crest Road).

2020-191.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Longfields Drive).

2020-192.        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.

2020-193.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 147, 149, 151, 153, 155 and 157 voie Boundstone Way on Plan 4M-1556, as being exempt from Part Lot Control and to repeal By-law No. 2020-147.

2020-194.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2007-478 respecting permit fees.

2020-195.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain fees and charges for Ottawa Fire Services.

2020-196.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2006-75 respecting fees and charges for inspections and file searches by Ottawa Fire Services.

2020-197.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-237 respecting a housekeeping amendment to the Fireworks By-law.

2020-198.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189 respecting license fees.

2020-199.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-255 respecting fees.

2020-200.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-163 respecting fees for open air fire permits.

2020-201.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-77 respecting pet registration fees.

2020-202.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2013-416 respecting fees.

2020-203.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2018-99 respecting fees.

2020-204.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2013-232 respecting fees.

2020-205.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-239 respecting permit fees for temporary signs.

2020-206.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2016-272 respecting fees.

2020-207.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon colleges and universities for the year 2020.

2020-208.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon public hospitals or provincial mental health facilities for the year 2020.

2020-209.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre for the year 2020.

2020-210.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon provincial education institutions for the year 2020.

2020-211.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase the maximum building height and add a site-specific policy for the lands municipally known as 1178 Cummings Avenue and 1098 Ogilvie Road.

2020-212.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 1178 Cummings Avenue and 1098 Ogilvie Road.

2020-213.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 70 Gloucester Street and 89 and 91 Nepean Street.

2020-214.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 6758 and 6766 Rocque Street.

2020-215.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 5 Orchard Drive.

2020-216.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Preston Carling District Secondary Plan of Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to redesignate the lands municipally known as 450 Rochester Street to allow for an increase in height and to add site specific policies. 

2020-217.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 450 Rochester Street, 367, 369 and 371 Preston Street.

2020-218.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 35 Highbury Park Drive.

2020-219.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 244 Fountain Place.

2020-220.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the South Nepean Secondary Plan Areas 9 and 10 of Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to redesignate part of the lands municipally known as 4149 Strandherd Drive and to increase the permitted height. 

2020-221.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 4149 Strandherd Drive.

2020-222.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 3232 Jockvale Road, part of 139 Namaste Walk, part of 721 Cashmere Terrace and part of 630 Hamsa Street.

2020-223.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to temporarily allow a relaxation of regulations relating to outdoor commercial patios and pop-up retail stores. 

2020-224.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 24, 26, 28 and 30 Pretoria Avenue.

2020-225.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 246 Gilmour Street.

2020-226.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 1110 Fisher Avenue.

2020-227.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 70 Gloucester Street and 89 and 91 Nepean Street.

2020-228.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 4041 Moodie Drive.

2020-229.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 2730 Goodstown Road.

2020-230.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 1 and 9 Canfield Road and 13, 15 and 17 Parkmount Crescent.

2020-231.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add site specific polices for the lands municipally known as 7732 Snake Island Road

2020-232.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 7732 Snake Island Road.

2020-233.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa requiring a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy in the Office of the Member of Council for Ward 19 (Cumberland)

2020-234.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the use of an alternative voting method for the 2020 municipal by-election for Ward 19 (Cumberland).

CARRIED

 

CONFIRMATION BY-LAW

MOTION NO 37/34

Moved by Councillor L. Dudas
Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

That the following by-law be read and passed:

To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of July 15, 2020.

CARRIED

INQUIRIES

Councillor S. Menard (OCC 20-17)

Given the ongoing issues that have plagued the Confederation Line, I am requesting that staff provide to Council and Transit Commission, no later than August 1, 2020, a comprehensive list of all outstanding issues on Line 1, including issues with infrastructure (track, tunnel, stations, etc.) and vehicles, and the expected remediation date of those issues. Further, I am asking that staff provide regular updates to Council and Transit Commission as items are completed or added.

 

ADJOURNMENT

Council adjourned the meeting at 8:39 pm.

 

 

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CITY CLERK                                                         MAYOR


Document 2 – Proposed Official Plan Amendment (

Official Plan Amendment XX to the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa

INDEX

THE STATEMENT OF COMPONENTS

PART A – THE PREAMBLE                                                                                 PAGE

Purpose                                                                                                                        14

Location                                                                                                                        14

Basis                                                                                                                             14

PART B – THE AMENDMENT

Introduction                                                                                                                  16

Details of the Amendment                                                                                        16

Implementation and Interpretation                                                                           16

Schedule A of Amendment XX – Official Plan for the City of Ottawa

PART A – THE PREAMBLE

PART A – THE PREAMBLE introduces the actual amendment but does not constitute part of Amendment No. XX to the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa.

PART B – THE AMENDMENT constitutes Amendment XX to the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa.

Purpose

The Official Plan Amendment would permit a residential care facility at 7650 Snake Island Road together with the addition of approximately 7.5 hectares of land located immediately south of the existing Osgoode Residential Care Facility.

Location

The subject lands are located on the south side of Snake Island Road, west of Scrivens Drive (7732 Snake Island Road).

Basis

The lands are currently designated Agricultural Resource Area and zoned AG- Agricultural.  The intent of the Agricultural Resource Area policies is to protect prime agricultural areas in the long term. As such, the policies limit lot creation and conflicting non-agricultural uses from occurring within areas of prime agriculture.

Background

At the request of Council, staff were directed to look at the possibility in permitting an expansion to the Osgoode Care Centre at 7650 Snake Island Road.  Constructed in the early eighties the Osgoode Care Centre provides much needed long-term care for seniors and adults in the Osgoode community.  There is an apparent need to expand the complex to serve the community today and in the future.

Rationale

The policies in the Official Plan for Agricultural Areas seek to ensure that uses, which could result in conflicts with agricultural resource operations, are not established in productive farming areas. Agricultural uses within proximity of the site are variety of cash cropping and arable land.

The proposed expansion of the residential care facility site can meet the minimum distance separation from adjacent agricultural uses.

The proposed site is located a few kilometres outside the Village of Metcalfe.  Although more appropriately located in Villages we recognize not only its proximity to a village but the ability to function more efficiently in concert with the already existing care facility on the neighbouring lands.

Policy matters as set-out in the Official Plan and Provincial Policy Statement for the most part have been addressed.  For matters not consistent or in conformity, this OPA and ZBLA seek to amend the necessary policies to permit a new use in the Agricultural designation to accommodate the expansion of the existing residential care facility.   

The intent of these amendments is not remove lands from the agriculture designation, but simply to add a use.  Additionally, a 7.5-hectare severance of this site off the main property is being contemplated and the site must proceed through site plan control approval process.

PART B – THE AMENDMENT

1.    Introduction

All of this part of this document entitled Part B – The Amendment consisting of the following text constitutes Amendment No. XX to the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa.

2.    Details

The Official Plan for the City of Ottawa is hereby amended by adding a new policy under the heading “Site Specific Policies” to Section 3.7.3 containing the following: 

Notwithstanding the policies above regarding permitted uses and new lot creation in the Agriculture Resource Area:

a)    residential care facility will be permitted at 7732 Snake Island Road provided it is located immediately south of the existing Osgoode Residential Care facility, and the severance of a 7.5-hectare lot at 7732 Snake Island for this use will also be permitted.  

b)    parcels created as a result of the severance, a lot east of 7650 Snake Island Road with a lot area of approximately 10 hectares and a lot west of 7590 Snake Island Road with an approximate lot area of 23.5 hectares will be permitted.    

3.    Implementation and Interpretation

Implementation and interpretation of this Amendment shall be in accordance with the policies of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa.

 

 


Document 3 – Details of Recommended Zoning

The proposed change to the City of Ottawa Zoning By-law No. 2008 – 250 for 7732 Snake Island Road.

  1. Rezone the lands shown on Document 4 as follows:

Area A from AG to RI5 [472r]

            Area B from AG to AG6

 


Document 4 – Zoning Key Plan
Zoning Key Plan showing area to be rezoned.



[1] For revised Documents 2, 3 and 4 see attached ANNEX A at end of Minutes.

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