Ottawa City Council

Minutes

Meeting #:

7

Date:

Wednesday, February 08, 2023

Time:

10:00 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Location:

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

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1.

Call to order and moment of reflection

The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on Wednesday, 8 February 2023 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Mayor, Mark Sutcliffe, presided over the meeting from Council Chambers with some Members attending in person and the remaining Members participating remotely by Zoom.

Mayor Sutcliffe led Council in a moment of reflection. 

Mayor Sutcliffe thanked and recognized Aidan Baker, for standing up to a targeted antisemitic incident at his school.

2.

Public notices and meeting information

Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

3.

Roll Call

All Members of Council were present.

4.

Confirmation of Minutes

4.1

Confirmation of the Minutes and in camera Minutes (distributed separately) of the Council meeting of 25 January 2023

• Carried

5.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

5.1

L. Johnson - Zoning By-law Amendment - 535 Chapel Street (item 8.1)

In accordance with Sections 5, 5.1, and 6 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, I, Councillor Laine Johnson, declare a potential, deemed, indirect pecuniary interest on the following items on the Ottawa City Council Agenda of February 8, 2023: Item 8.1 (Zoning By-law Amendment – 535 Chapel Street) as my spouse has a financial relationship with the owner of the property.

5.2

Point of Privilege

5.2.1

R. Brockington - Wellington Street Temporary Road Closure (item 9.2)

I rise on a point of personal privilege. At the Council meeting of February 23, 2022, I declared a potential, indirect pecuniary interest on the matter of a temporary closure of Wellington Street (between Bank Street and Elgin Street) as I attend St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church located at 82 Kent Street at Wellington St., and serve as an Elder of the Session (the governing body of the Church). I have consulted with the Integrity Commissioner who advised that I have no pecuniary or financial interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and therefore may participate in the discussion and vote on the matter.

6.

Regrets

No regrets were filed. 

7.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Motion No. 2023 - 07/01
  Moved by G. Darouze
  Seconded by S. Menard

  That the Planning and Housing Committee Report 2, Transportation Committee Report 1, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 25, 2023” be received and considered.

  Carried

8.

Planning and Housing Committee Report #2

8.1

Zoning By-law Amendment – 535 Chapel Street

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0004 - Rideau-Vanier (12)

• L. Johnson declared a conflict on this item. (In accordance with Sections 5, 5.1, and 6 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, I, Councillor Laine Johnson, declare a potential, deemed, indirect pecuniary interest on the following items on the Ottawa City Council Agenda of February 8, 2023: Item 8.1 (Zoning By-law Amendment – 535 Chapel Street) as my spouse has a financial relationship with the owner of the property.)

Councillor L. Johnson, having declared an interest on this item, did not participate in discussions or vote on this item.

• Committee recommendation, as amended

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 535 Chapel Street, as shown in Document 1, to facilitate the conversion of an existing four-unit low-rise apartment dwelling to a nine-unit low-rise apartment dwelling, as detailed in Document 2, as revised.
  
  CARRIED with Councillor S. Plante dissenting.

  Carried

8.2

Zoning By-Law Amendment - 1525 and 1533 Goth Avenue

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0011 - Gloucester-Southgate (10) 

• Committee recommendation, as amended

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1525 and 1533 Goth Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the lands from R2N to R4X[xxxx] in order to permit a low-rise apartment building with specific zoning provisions, as detailed in Document 2, as revised.

  Carried as amended
• Motion No. 2023 - 07/02
  Moved by G. Gower
  Seconded by J. Bradley

  WHEREAS certain reductions in setbacks are required to accommodate the proposed development; and 

  WHEREAS the Planning and Housing Committee amended Document 2 to reduce the minimum setback of the rear wall of residential buildings from 1.8 metres to 0.6 metres; and

  WHEREAS the proposed development requires that 1533 Goth Avenue be permitted a 0.6 metre setback from the front wall of residential buildings; and

  WHEREAS staff do not object to the requested setback.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, with respect to report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0011, Council amend Document 2, as revised, by replacing subclause 3(c)(iii) of Clause V for Exception xxx2 with the following wording: 

  “The minimum setback for the front wall of a residential use building to a private way is 0.6 metres”

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

  Carried

9.

Transportation Committee Report #1

9.1

Transportation Committee Terms of Reference

File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0003 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation

  That Council approve the Transportation Committee's Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.

  Carried

9.2

Wellington Street Temporary Road Closure

File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0021- City-wide

• Committee recommendations:

  That Council approve:

  1. That, in consultation with Ottawa Police Services, Ottawa Fire Services and Ottawa Paramedic Services, Wellington Street between Elgin and Bank Street be re-opened to all traffic as soon as it is operationally feasible as determined by the Director of Traffic Services but no sooner than March 1st, 2023, to allow for the replacement and installation of traffic infrastructure in the area; and

  2. That staff explore options for temporary road closures of Wellington Street between Elgin Street and Bank Street during the summer of 2023 for special events and community programming or for the safety and wellbeing of the residents of Ottawa; and

  3. That the General Managers of Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development and Public Works continue ongoing discussions with Federal officials regarding the potential of a redefined Parliamentary Precinct, with appropriate consultation with local businesses and residents; and

  4. That staff ensure that appropriate easements, city infrastructure, future transportation plans, land valuation process, impact of any changes to bus routes on the capacity of downtown street including accesses and entrances to O-Train stations and any potential land exchange are considered in all discussions with federal officials; and

  5. That staff continue to work with Public Service and Procurement Canada on finalizing a traffic study and report back to Transportation Committee and Council in the first quarter of 2024 or as soon as the study is complete including an update on ongoing discussions, recommendations and any requests resulting from the negotiation framework; and

  6. That staff regularly liaise with the mayor’s office and the local Councillor to identify opportunities to increase programming and seek out partnerships to improve the beautification and animation of the Wellington Street, and;

  7. That the re-opening plan include a temporary protected bike lane with the use of flex posts to retain the cycling connections in between temporary closures and re-openings and to protect active transportation users from vehicular traffic.

  Carried
• Motion No. 2023 - 07/03
  Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by A. Troster

  BE IT RESOLVED that Committee recommendation 2 be amended to read as follows:

  2.      That the federal government be encouraged to advance seasonal or event specific road closures for 2023 through dynamic proposals and requests for partnerships with the City, including initiatives with the Sparks Street Mall Authority, business groups, and other potential partners for special events, and that the progress on these efforts be communicated out to Transportation Committee via memorandum before July 1, 2023.

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Committee Recommendation 5 be amended as follows: 

  5.     That council supports the vision  of Wellington Street  as a sustainable transportation corridor, and that staff continue to work with Public Service and Procurement Canada on finalizing a traffic study, and report back to Transportation Committee and Council in the first quarter of 2024 or sooner, including an update on ongoing discussions, recommendations and any requests resulting from the negotiation framework;

   
• Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by A. Troster

  The Menard/Troster was divided for voting purposes:

  BE IT RESOLVED that Committee recommendation 2 be amended to read as follows:

  2. That the federal government be encouraged to advance seasonal or event specific road closures for 2023 through dynamic proposals and requests for partnerships with the City, including initiatives with the Sparks Street Mall Authority, business groups, and other potential partners for special events, and that the progress on these efforts be communicated out to Transportation Committee via memorandum before July 1, 2023.

  For (10)	T. Kavanagh, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, S. Menard, L. Johnson, S. Devine, J. Bradley, S. Plante, and A. Troster
  Against (15)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Tierney, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe

  Lost (10 to 15)
• Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by A. Troster

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Committee Recommendation 5 be amended as follows:

  5. That council supports the vision of Wellington Street as a sustainable transportation corridor, and that staff continue to work with Public Service and Procurement Canada on finalizing a traffic study, and report back to Transportation Committee and Council in the first quarter of 2024 or sooner, including an update on ongoing discussions, recommendations and any requests resulting from the negotiation framework;

  For (8)	T. Kavanagh, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, S. Menard, L. Johnson, J. Bradley, and A. Troster
  Against (17)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Tierney, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, S. Devine, S. Plante, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe

  Lost (8 to 17)

  The item was then put to Council and Carried with Councillors J. Bradley and S. Menard dissenting. 

  
  

10.

Bulk Consent Agenda

10.1

Planning and Housing Committee Report #2

10.1.1

Zoning By-law Amendment – 4829 Abbott Street East

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0014 - Stittsville (6)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 4829 Abbott Street East, as shown in Document 1, by adding an office use to the site-specific exception for up to three years, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

10.1.2

Zoning By-law Amendment - 5100 Kanata Avenue

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0006 - Kanata North (4)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 5100 Kanata Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to add an exception permitting Animal Care Establishment as an additional permitted use, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

10.1.3

Zoning By-Law Amendment –Part of 4149 Strandherd Drive

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0013 - Barrhaven West (3)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 4149 Strandherd Drive, as shown in Document 1, from IP[2636]H(22) to IP[2635]H(18), to permit an automobile dealership, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

10.2

City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions

Citywide

10.2.1

Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 25, 2023

• Report Recommendation

  That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of January 25, 2023, 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 1-4.
   

  Carried

11.

In Camera Items

There were no in camera items.

12.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• Motion No. 2023 - 07/04
  Moved by G. Darouze
  Seconded by S. Menard

  That the Planning and Housing Committee Report 2, Transportation Committee Report 1, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 25, 2023” be received and adopted as amended.

  Carried

13.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

13.1

Councillor R. King

Note: The King/Plante Motion of which Notice was previously given at the January 25, 2023, City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law.

• Motion No. 2023 - 07/05
  Moved by R. King
  Seconded by S. Plante

  WHEREAS recreation benefits individuals, families, neighbourhoods and communities and the City of Ottawa provides high quality programs and leisure opportunities for residents to lead healthy, active lives through recreation and to make our community a great place to live, work and play; and

  WHEREAS there is an increasing interest in intentional youth development through recreation in Canada that is founded on a substantial and growing body of research to support the role of recreation in the positive development of youth; and

  WHEREAS Canadian youth are often unrecognized for the valuable contributions they make to communities and Canada’s social, economic and civic landscape; and

  WHEREAS it is vital to uplift youth voices, particularly during times of crisis, as they are the generation most deeply impacted by the civic, social, and environmental outcomes of our decisions; and

  WHEREAS meaningful youth engagement through recreation emphasizes access, equity and social justice and leads to positive youth development; and

  WHEREAS National Youth Week reminds us all of the valuable contributions that recreation and parks can make to youth development and that youth can make to community development; and

  WHEREAS National Youth Week is endorsed by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association and the network of agencies and individuals committed to the positive development of youth; and

  WHEREAS National Youth Week has existed for over a decade and continues to grow, with many cities across Canada currently recognizes the first week of May as a Youth Week, including but not limited to Calgary, Toronto, Peterborough, Kingston, Edmonton, Regina and Halifax; and

  WHEREAS organizations including Youth Ottawa, Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa, YNRA, BGC, and Uniting for Children and Youth support recognition of National Youth Week in the City of Ottawa; and

  WHEREAS youth throughout Ottawa have been working over the past two years to help designate the City of Ottawa as a UNICEF Child Friendly City in Canada;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in recognition of its benefits and values and to provide a focal point within the year for increasing awareness concerning youth development, the City of Ottawa hereby proclaims May 1 to May 7, 2023 as National Youth Week.

13.2

Councillor L. Dudas

Note: The Dudas/Gower Motion of which Notice was previously given at the January 25, 2023, City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law.

• Motion No. 2023 - 07/06
  Moved by L. Dudas
  Seconded by G. Gower

  WHEREAS On July 24th, 2002, Ottawa City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy for Municipal Parks, Streets and Facilities; and 

  WHEREAS the Commemorative Naming Policy for Municipal Parks, Streets and Facilities guides the administration of the City of Ottawa Commemorative Naming Program and Commemorative Street Naming; and 

  WHEREAS the Commemorative Naming Program currently has backlog of 28 approved commemorative names that have not yet been installed due to pandemic-related building closures and insufficient implementation budget; and 

  WHEREAS there is a Municipal Commemoration Policy in development and expected to be brought forward to Committee and Council for consideration in 2023; and

  WHEREAS this new Municipal Commemoration Policy is expected to provide an overarching policy framework and guidance to commemoration programs in the City of Ottawa; and 

  WHEREAS there has been extensive research and community consultation in the development of the draft Municipal Commemoration Policy, including with the Host Nation, First Nations, Inuit and Metis and other equity-deserving communities; and

  WHEREAS other large municipalities, such as Toronto and London, have placed a moratorium on their Commemorative Naming Program to allow for extensive program reviews; and 

  WHEREAS program reviews in other municipalities have resulted in changes to program parameters that Ottawa may consider in its policy revisions; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a moratorium be placed on any new commemorative names for municipal parks, streets and facilities, until staff report back to council on a revised Commemorative Naming Policy for Municipal Parks, Streets and Facilities in Q1 2024; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this moratorium include commemorative names brought forward by way of the formal program applications and by motions to City Council; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any commemorative naming applications received as of February 8, 2023, may proceed for consideration and are not subject to this moratorium; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that non-commemorative street naming not involving persons will continue as normal as part of the street registration process for new streets; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following the adoption of the overarching Municipal Commemoration Policy, staff prepare a report recommending a revised Commemorative Naming Policy for Municipal Parks, Streets and Facilities that is more inclusive, comprehensive and sustainable. 

  Carried

13.3

Councillor S. Devine

• Motion No. 2023 - 07/07
  Moved by S. Devine
  Seconded by R. Brockington

  WHEREAS Ottawa has been hit with destructive weather events, including the tornados in 2018 and the derecho in 2022, causing extensive and lengthy power outages; and

  WHEREAS weather experts, as confirmed in the Official Plan, project that Ottawa will continue to experience severe, destructive weather events on a more frequent and basis; and 

  WHEREAS in the 36 hours following the derecho of May 2022, approximately 150,000 Hydro Ottawa customers were without power, and many Ottawa residents went without power for over 10 days; and

  WHEREAS many Ottawa residents living in apartment buildings and condominium buildings were without power for over 10 days, without access to basic necessities such as elevators, emergency hallway lighting, and running water; nor access to emergency resources the city had set up for residents; and

  WHEREAS access to an elevator is essential to the personal autonomy, dignity, and safety of persons with disabilities and persons with mobility challenges living in apartment buildings and condominium buildings; and  

  WHEREAS the Supreme Court of Canada has said that “one must be wary of putting too low a value on accommodating the disabled. It is all too easy to cite increased cost as a reason for refusing to afford the disabled equal treatment.”; and 

  WHEREAS the Accessible Housing Network urges that the Government of Ontario require that every apartment building have a generator capable of powering elevators and emergency lighting; and 

  WHEREAS Ottawa Fire Services has stated a need to shift priorities in their post-storm response to attend to residents living in apartment buildings; and 

  WHEREAS Toronto City Council has recommended that such residential apartment and condominium buildings have backup generators; and

  WHEREAS the Protecting Human Rights in an Emergency Act, 2022, as brought forward by Ottawa West-Nepean MPP Chandra Pasma, seeks to amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, and the Condominium Act, 1998, to ensure that all apartment and condominium buildings have a back-up emergency generator capable of running an elevator, emergency hallway lighting, and water pumps for a period of two weeks;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council request that the Mayor write a letter addressed to the Premier of Ontario and all Ottawa MPPs expressing City Council’s support of Bill 47, Protecting Human Rights in an Emergency Act (Emergency Power Generators), 2022, and asking the Government of Ontario to approve this legislation, and that this letter of support be sent to local MPPs, the Premier, and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
• Motion No. 2023 - 07/08
  Moved by S. Devine
  Seconded by R. Brockington

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Devine/ Brockington Motion regarding Bill 47 be referred to the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee for consideration at its meeting of February 13, 2023.

  For (20)	L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Kavanagh, T. Tierney, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, C. Kitts, A. Hubley, S. Menard, C. Curry, C. Kelly, L. Johnson, S. Devine, J. Bradley, S. Plante, A. Troster, M. Carr, D. Brown, and M. Sutcliffe
  Against (5)	M. Luloff, G. Darouze, D. Hill, S. Desroches, and W. Lo

  Carried (20 to 5)

13.4

Councillor D. Brown

• Motion No. 2023 - 07/09
  Moved by D. Brown
  Seconded by C. Kelly

  WHEREAS the Independent Electricity System Operator has released an Expedited Procurement Process to procure 1.5 gigawatts of electrical capacity by mid-decade and has been engaging with municipalities with respect to Requests for Proposals for a significant number of new projects for energy generation, storage, and infrastructure; and

  WHEREAS the Expedited Procurement Process (the E-LT1 RFP) closing February 16, 2023 includes three (3) of thirteen (13) Rated Criteria Points for municipal council support resolutions; and 

  WHEREAS after February 16, 2023 the Independent Electricity System Operator is planning two more procurement phases totalling 2.8 gigawatts of capacity to be available mid-decade; and 

  WHEREAS the Independent Electricity System Operator requires a Municipal Support Resolution from the municipal council no later than sixty (60) days after the eighteen (18) month anniversary of the Contract Date; and 

  WHEREAS some Independent Electricity System Operator resources participate in the Ontario electricity market without contracts; and

  WHEREAS it is not clear that the inability for a project to receive a “Municipal Support Resolution” will necessarily lead to the revocation of a proponent’s contract; and

  WHEREAS Ottawa must decrease its reliance on greenhouse gas-emitting sources of energy, including by increasing local renewable energy generation and battery storage, to achieve its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets; and 

  WHEREAS the City has received a request for a Municipal Support Resolution for a 5-megawatt/20-megawatt hour battery energy storage system using lithium-ion battery technology at 650 Upper Dwyer Hill Road, Ottawa that is expected to occupy approximately 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) of land, including all required setbacks and spacing; and 

  WHEREAS municipalities, namely through land use policies in the Official Plan and provisions in the Zoning By-law, set their own priorities with respect to where energy generation, storage, and infrastructure may be permitted; and

  WHEREAS increased energy generation, storage, and infrastructure can have significant impacts on local residents that are worth due consideration by Council under a framework in the Zoning By-law that reflects the City’s Official Plan; and
   
  WHEREAS staff will bring forward an amendment to the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law that implements the intent of the policies in the Official Plan with respect to renewable energy generation facilities and storage by Q4 2023 that is in advance of the municipal Comprehensive Zoning By-law update; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write a letter to the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Electricity System Operator to formally request confirmation that projects approved through the E-LT1 RFP and future procurements shall not proceed without a Municipal Support Resolution from municipal council in the form of an approved motion; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff be directed to come forward with a complete set of regulations in advance of the new Zoning By-law to regulate energy generation, storage and infrastructure as a deliverable project in the 2023 Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department Workplan; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Standing Committees evaluate current and future requests for Municipal Support Resolutions, including for the proposed battery energy storage system at 650 Upper Dwyer Hill Road, using current Official Plan renewable energy generation and storage policies until amendments have been made to Zoning By-law 2008-250 in Q4 2023; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that until such time as amendments have been made to Zoning By-law 2008-250 in Q4 2023, staff be directed to advise any proponents seeking a Municipal Support Resolution through the E-LT1 RFP and future procurements that staff will not bring such requests to Council unless such requests were made prior to February 8th, 2023, or are considered through the relevant Standing Committee as described in this Motion; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this motion be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Energy, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
• Motion No. 2023 - 07/10
  Moved by D. Brown
  Seconded by C. Kelly

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Brown/ Kelly Motion be deferred to the next regular City Council meeting of February 22, 2023.

  Carried

13.5

Councillor C. Kelly

Note: The Kelly/Brown Motion of which Notice was previously given at the February 1, 2023, City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law.

• Motion No. 2023 - 07/11
  Moved by C. Kelly
  Seconded by D. Brown

  WHEREAS Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is undertaking a competitive procurement process for Long-term Reliability Projects to ensure reliability in Ontario’s electricity grid; and

  WHEREAS Solar Flow-Through Funds (SFF) is proposing to add a 4.99-megawatt/19.96-megawatt hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at 650 Upper Dwyer Hill Road in Ward 5 – West Carleton-March; and 

  WHEREAS the BESS supports the intent of the policies in the Official Plan with respect to renewable energy generation facilities and storage; and

  WHEREAS the BESS is expected to occupy approximately 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) of land, including all required setbacks and spacing; and

  WHEREAS the BESS will be charged by the local grid overnight when there is low electricity demand and will supply power to the grid at times of high demand, providing benefits to grid reliability; and

  WHEREAS a rated criteria of the IESO procurement process is formal support from the municipality in which the Long-Term Reliability Project is proposed to be located; and

  WHEREAS the deadline to submit proposals to the IESO is February 16, 2023;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council provide a Municipal Support Resolution for the Solar Flow-Through Funds’ proposal to the Independent Electricity System Operator to develop a Battery Energy Storage System at 650 Upper Dwyer Hill Road, as described in this Motion and in Appendix A below.

  Carried

14.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

14.1

Councillor R. Brockington

• Motion No. 2023 - 07/12
  Moved by R. Brockington
  Seconded by M. Sutcliffe

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to the urgent need for assistance

  WHEREAS, on February 6, 2023, a devastating earthquake, measuring 7.8 in magnitude, struck ten provinces of Turkey and northern Syria; and

  WHEREAS, various media outlets have reported approximately 5,000 fatalities, 23,000 injured and many others homeless as residential dwellings have been seriously damaged or destroyed; and

  WHEREAS, all types of assistance is needed to assist the people impacted by the earthquake; and

  WHEREAS, due to the civil war in Syria, it is unclear how international assistance is being coordinated at this time; and

  WHEREAS, the Turkish Embassy in Ottawa is directing interested parties to donate to the Canadian Red Cross and to work with the Turkish Association of Canada; and

  WHEREAS, the Turkish Association of Canada is asking for items to be dropped off at their Ottawa office that includes: blankets, winter clothing, boots, tents, flashlights, shoes, sleeping bags, diapers, and feminine products; and

  WHEREAS, Ottawa City Council has unanimously approved similar motions to assist with Haitian earthquake relief and Caribbean nation hurricane relief;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council encourage residents of Ottawa to consider a donation to assist with the disaster relief and that the City’s website post ways residents may contribute, as mentioned in the motion.

  Carried

14.2

Councillor D. Brown

• Please note: This Brown/Darouze Motion was introduced and carried prior to the Dudas/Gower motion being approved by Council. 

  Motion No. 2023 - 07/13
  Moved by D. Brown
  Seconded by G. Darouze

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion so that an amendment to the commemoration of Babe McRae Park may be considered in a timely manner.

  WHEREAS the City’s Commemorative Naming Policy, approved by Council on July 24, 2002, outlines the criteria and process for commemoratively naming municipal streets, parks and facilities (or parts thereof); 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 on January 25, 2023, Council approved the renaming of “Meynell Park”, located at 245 Meynell Road, Richmond, ON K0A 2Z0, the “Babe McRae Park”; and

  WHEREAS a new park, located at 375 Meynell Road in the Mattamy Homes - Richmond Meadows development, has not been assigned a park name;

  WHEREAS by selecting the new park still in development, there will be no additional financial costs related to exterior park signage or impact to wayfinding for the already developed park.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the new unnamed park, located at 375 Meynell Road, Richmond ON K0A 2Z0 be named the ‘Babe McRae Park”; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the park located at 245 Meynell Rd, Richmond, ON K0A 2Z0, known as “Meynell Park”, retain its name as “Meynell Park”; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate stand and plaque be installed displaying the name and including a brief history of Babe McRae’s contributions; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the production and installation of the stand, plaque and subsequent event will be funded through the Councillor’s office.

  Carried

15.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

15.1

Councillor A. Troster

• Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by M. Sutcliffe

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s downtown core is facing significant challenges with fewer people working and visiting downtown; and

  WHEREAS through the conversion of office buildings in the downtown core to residential buildings, the City could help lead the revitalization of our downtown and assist in the increased availability of housing; and

  WHEREAS commercial to residential conversions have extensive logistical and engineering challenges and would benefit from a streamlined approval process taking into consideration the involvement of several City of Ottawa departments including Building Code Services, Planning Services, Infrastructure Services, among others; and

  WHEREAS the Federal Government launched their Housing Accelerator Fund with an aim to remove barriers and help municipalities build more housing through measures which include the reduction in construction approval timelines and the rapid development of vacant or underused lands; and

  WHEREAS the Federal Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion is responsible for the administration of the Housing Accelerator Fund; and

  WHEREAS the Rapid Housing Initiative is the specific portion of the Housing Accelerator Fund designated to support the expansion of affordable housing stock; and

  WHEREAS the City’s Official Plan aims to maximize the ability to provide affordable housing throughout the city; and

  WHEREAS in accordance with the City’s 10-year Housing and Homelessness Program, the City set a target that 20% of all new residential units be affordable;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write a letter to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion requesting funding to help incentivize conversions, with a priority and focus on affordable housing; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a cross-departmental SWAT team be organized to assist in streamlining the approvals process for conversions; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff review the possibility of reducing municipal fees on conversions of office buildings to residential buildings in the downtown core for projects where 20% of units are core affordable; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff explore other operational and capital strategies, including potentially innovative models like acquisition programs, that could facilitate the conversion of office to residential in the core and report back by way of memorandum by Q3 2023.

15.2

Councillor S. Plante

• Moved by S. Plante
  Seconded by G. Darouze

  WHEREAS on February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, seeking to destroy the Ukrainian state and subjugate the Ukrainian people to Moscow’s rule; and

  WHEREAS thousands of people have been killed or wounded and millions have been displaced from their homes by the Russian Federation’s war of aggression against Ukraine;

  WHEREAS on April 27, 2022,1 Canada’s House of Commons declared unanimously that given that “there is clear and ample evidence of systematic and massive war crimes and crimes against humanity being committed against the people of Ukraine by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, directed by President Vladimir Putin and others within the Russian Parliament; […] the House recognize that the Russian Federation is committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people.”1; and

  WHEREAS the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian Armed Forces are courageously defending their country from the Russian Federation’s aggression;

  WHEREAS the people of Canada and people of Ottawa stand with Ukraine and support the Ukrainian peoples’ right to statehood, independence, freedom and self-determination; and

  WHEREAS since February 24, 2022, the blue and yellow flag of Ukraine has flown outside Ottawa’s City Hill as a symbol of solidarity of the people and city of Ottawa with the Ukrainian people; and

  WHEREAS millions of citizens of Ukraine have been forced from their homes by the Russian Federation’s war of aggression and over 100,000 of them have been welcomed in Canada as displaced persons, thousands of whom have settled in Ottawa; and

  WHEREAS the people of Canada and the people of Ottawa have responded with kindness, selflessness and generosity to the need for humanitarian support for those affected by Russia’s war of aggression;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on February 24, 2023, the City of Ottawa and the City Council of Ottawa commemorate the first anniversary of the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine with a Minute of Silence honouring the memory of the victims of Russia’s war against Ukraine; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa and the City Council of Ottawa resolutely condemn the aggression, crimes against humanity and acts of genocide committed by the Russian Federation against the Ukrainian people; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa and the City Council of Ottawa reaffirm its complete solidarity with Ukraine, the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian peoples’ right to statehood, independence, freedom and self-determination; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa and the City Council of Ottawa affirm that they shall Stand with Ukraine until all of the internationally recognized sovereign territory of Ukraine is liberated from Russian occupation and peace returns to Ukraine.

15.3

Councillor A. Troster

• Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by T. Kavanagh

  WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and

  WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; and

  WHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements; and

  WHEREAS municipalities can play a profound role in promoting and advancing gender equity; and

  WHEREAS local and international activists, organizations, and affected communities have shown us more work is required to achieve gender equity; and

  WHEREAS every year thousands of events are held around the world to inspire, celebrate and honour women.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council declare March 8, 2023, to be International Women’s Day in the City of Ottawa.

16.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

16.1

Three Readings

• Motion No. 2023 - 07/14
  Moved by G. Darouze
  Seconded by S. Menard

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

  Carried
• 2023-32    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.
  2023-33    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (avenue Soprano Avenue, plateau Opera Heights, bois Trumpeter Grove, avenue Horned Owl Avenue, ruelle Surf Scoter Lane, bois Shoveler Grove, rue Unison Street and rue Waltz Street).
  2023-34    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Cockburn Street as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  2023-35    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 535 Chapel Street.
  2023-36    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 4829 Abbott Street East. 
  2023-37    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 5100 Kanata Avenue.
  2023-38    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 4149 Strandherd Drive.
  2023-39    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 1525 and 1533 Goth Avenue.
  2023-40    A By-Law of the City of Ottawa to repeal By-Law No. 2022-353 and to open a temporary road connection to Cleary Avenue.

  Carried

17.

Confirmation By-law

• Motion No. 2023 - 07/15
  Moved by G. Darouze
  Seconded by S. Menard

  That the following by-law be read and passed:
  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of February 8, 2023.

  Carried

18.

Inquiries

18.1

Councillor A. Troster

• Councillor A. Troster (OCC-23-01)
  
  

  As last weekend the city experienced extreme cold temperatures, up to -42C with the windchill, and many councillors received conflicting information from staff in different departments on the communications and resources in place to keep residents safe. It’s a priority for our offices that we have a clear response to these issues on the public record. 

  Would staff report back to EPPSC and CSC on the detailed procedure for when an extreme weather event is forecasted, including severe cold and heat warnings, specifically addressing public communications and coordination with Ottawa Public Health and Service Ottawa/311 operators. 

19.

Adjournment

• Motion No. 2023 - 07/16
  Moved by G. Darouze
  Seconded by S. Menard

  That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of February 8, 2023, be adjourned.

  The meeting adjourned at 11:49 am.

  Carried