OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES 54
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
10:00 am
By Electronic
Participation
This Meeting was held through
electronic participation in accordance with Section 238 of the Municipal
Act, 2001 as amended by the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020
The Council of
the City of Ottawa met on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, beginning at 10:00 AM. The
Mayor, Jim Watson, presided over the Zoom meeting from Andrew
S. Haydon Hall, with the remaining Members participating remotely by Zoom.
Mayor Watson
led Council in a moment of reflection.
All Members of
Council were present.
CONFIRMED
No declarations
of interest were filed.
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Petitions:
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The following communications were received.
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Petition received containing the names of 171 individuals
requesting that Ottawa City Council not approve the Zoning By-law Amendment
for 5000 Robert Grant Avenue (formerly 1000 Robert Grant Avenue) - see
Planning Committee Report 42, Item 11 on the Agenda).
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Councillor
Gower noted for the record that, as referenced in the associated staff report,
two separate petitions were submitted in relation to the above-noted development
application, with a combined total of 771 signatures.
No regrets filed.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE REPORTS
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MOTION NO 54/1
Moved by Councillor R. King
Seconded by Councillor R. Brockington
That Built Heritage Sub-Committee Report 21; Community and Protective
Services Committee Report 19; Standing Committee on Environmental Protection,
Water and Waste Management Report 16; Finance and Economic Development
Committee Report 25; and Planning Committee Report 42; be received and considered.
CARRIED
Council received
a verbal update from Doctor Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health, with
respect to COVID-19, followed by an update from Anthony DiMonte, General
Manager, Emergency and Protective Services, with respect to the COVID-19 vaccine
distribution. A copy of the General Manager’s slide presentations is on file
with the City Clerk’s Office.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council issue a Notice of Intention to designate Porter’s
Island Bridge under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to
the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, attached as Document 5.
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MOTION NO 54/2
Moved by Councillor M. Fleury
Seconded by Councillor R. King
WHEREAS Porter’s Island Bridge
has been identified as having cultural heritage value; and
WHEREAS Porter’s Island Bridge
has been recommended for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
through the staff report “Designation of Porter’s Island Bridge”
(ACS2021-PIE-RHU-0014); and
WHEREAS future maintenance and
alterations to the bridge should have regard for the Statement of Cultural
Heritage Value and Heritage Attributes; and
WHEREAS significant alterations
would be required in order to safely open the bridge to pedestrians;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that
Council:
- Direct staff to undertake a conservation
plan for the bridge to address rehabilitation and maintenance of the
heritage resource, opportunities for interpretation, heritage permit
requirements and potential financial implications.
- Direct staff to consider the cost
to prepare this plan as part of the 2022 budget for the Planning, Infrastructure
and Economic Development Department.
CARRIED
The Committee Recommendations, as amended by Motion No 54/2,
were put to Council and CARRIED.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
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RECEIVED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Receive
for information the Preliminary Draft Parks and Recreation Facilities Master
Plan, as described in this report and attached as Document 1.
2. Direct
staff to bring forward a report tabling the Final Draft Parks and Recreation
Facilities Master Plan, in consultation with Committee Chairs, to Planning
Committee, Community and Protective Services Committee and Council prior to
the approval of the New Official Plan.
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RECEIVED
and CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council consider this matter.
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MOTION NO 54/3
Moved
by Councillor D. Deans
Seconded by Councillor R. King
BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct the General Manager of
Emergency and Protective Services under the umbrella of the Community, Safety and
Well-Being (CSWB) Plan to, as soon as possible, take the lead to develop a
Community Mental Health Strategy, working with the Ottawa Police Services and
the Ottawa Mental Health Strategy Guiding Council, Ottawa Public Health, relevant
City partners, health care and hospital partners and relevant social services
and community stakeholders, including Ottawa Community Housing, to ensure that the
efforts that are being undertaken already are co-ordinated and not duplicated,
and report back with a draft strategy and any related funding in advance of the
Draft 2022 Budget.
The above motion 54/3 was referred to the City
Manager by the following motion:
MOTION NO 54/4
Moved by Councillor M. Luloff
Seconded by Councillor
K. Egli
WHEREAS October 28, 2020, Council approved “Mental
Well-being” as one of the Priorities to be included in the Community Safety and
Well-Being Plan, which is anticipated to come back to Committee and Council for
consideration in fall, 2021; and
WHEREAS at that same Council meeting on October
28, 2020, Council also approved Motion 42/6 from Councillors Menard and
McKenney providing Council’s support to the Ottawa polices Services Board (OPSB)
and the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) in their plan to develop a comprehensive
mental health strategy, and associated consultations, including the OPS and OPSB’s
stated intention to include discussion of potential alternative models of community
safety response including those that allow for a non-police response when
warranted; and
WHEREAS at its meeting of May 20, 2021, the
Community and Protective Services Committee referred to Council for a
consideration a Motion from Councillor Deans that would direct Emergency and
Protective Services under the umbrella of the Community, Safety and Well-Being
Plan to lead the development of a Community Mental Health Strategy; and
WHEREAS it is important to ensure that the
City of Ottawa’s efforts related to community mental health are coordinated and
not duplicated;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council refer
this matter to the City Manager to review in consultation with relevant parties
and to report back to Council in Q3 of 2021 with a recommended path forward to
coordinate the City’s future efforts with those being led by the Ottawa Police
Services Board.
CARRIED
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STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, WATER
AND WASTE MANAGEMENT REPORT 16
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That City Council receive this report for information.
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RECEIVED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That City Council:
1. Direct
staff to prepare a communication that can be shared by Councillors (e.g., via
website, newsletter, mail-out, etc.) with residents, which clearly outlines
the SLWC program, highlights the various options residents may have available
with respect to protection for private water and sewer services, and
clarifies the parameters and implications of the City’s arrangement with
SLWC;
2. Direct
staff to provide Members of Council with a review and comment period of no
less than 10 business days for any future program communications from SLWC
related to the Service Warranty Program; and
3. Direct
staff to undertake a review of the Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC)
program launch and report back to Council on their findings and suggestions,
which would include lessons learned related to:
a) City
of Ottawa logo use;
b) Clarification
on mail sent to addresses where the warranty program is not an option (i.e.,
multi-property);
c) Confusion
regarding messaging in the letter where residents may perceive undue
obligation;
d) An
overview of options available to residents should Council not wish to partner
with a private service warranty company to mitigate the risk of private
water/sewer service failures, and;
e) Evaluating
strategies for briefing and engaging Members of Council in advance.
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CARRIED
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FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 25
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve
the Montreal Road Community Improvement Plan Grant Program Application
submitted by Mrak Holdings Inc., owner of the property at 458 Montreal Road,
for a Community Improvement Plan Grant not to exceed $2,910,171 over a
maximum period of 10 years, subject to the establishment of, and in
accordance with the terms and conditions of a Community Improvement Grant
Agreement; and
2. Delegate
authority to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development,
to finalize and execute a Montreal Road Community Improvement Plan Grant
Agreement with Mrak Holdings Inc., establishing the terms and conditions
governing the payment of a Community Improvement Grant for the redevelopment
of 458 Montreal Road, to the satisfaction of the City Manager, the City Clerk,
the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer.
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MOTION NO 54/5
Moved by Councillor C. McKenney
Seconded by Councillor S. Menard
WHEREAS the Montreal Road Community Improvement
Plan report approved by Council on May 22, 2019 provided that “candidate properties
for Community Improvement Grants would be reviewed in detail, based on best
knowledge of current trends and history to ensure that an incentive is, in fact
required to stimulate development. The applicant is required to provide a
rationale clearly demonstrating that the project would not otherwise proceed in
the absence of the incentive and that the project meets a need in the community
for urban renewal and/or job creation appropriate to the local labour market or
goods/services provision to the local consumer or business market.”; and
WHEREAS the staff report does not include any
information provided from Mrak Motors on the rational as to why they require this
grant to proceed with the project, or as to how they meet the other
above-mentioned criteria, nor does the report outline the analysis that was
done by staff on any information that may have been provided in this regard;
and
WHEREAS although a qualified tax specialist
provided a valuation of the proposed development at the Montreal Road site that
calculated the future value on completion and tax benefits of the proposed
project, no such analysis was carried out for more appropriate alternative
sites, like West Hunt Club, at which this project could also have been
realized; and
WHEREAS car dealerships have a relatively low
employment density relative to most commercial operations that are allowable
under TM zoning given the amount of GFA taken up by cars, displays, and
showrooms; and
WHEREAS the goods and service provided by a
luxury car dealership are less than appropriate for the local consumer and
business market insofar as such a business is unlikely to generate regular
consumers that would frequent other businesses on the street given the nature
and frequency of luxury car sales, and insofar as there is not a discernible
demand of any significance for Porsches within the local consumer market;
BE IT RESOLVED that report be referred back to
staff for further review and analysis against the criteria of the Montreal Road
Community Improvement Plan, including an analysis of any information provided
by the applicant demonstrating that the project would not otherwise proceed in
the absence of the incentive, and include this information along with staff’s analysis
as part of a revised report to Council.
LOST on a division of 5 YEAS and 19 NAYS, as follows:
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YEAS (5):
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Councillors D. Deans, C.A. Meehan, T. Kavanagh, S. Menard,
C. McKenney
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Councillors M. Luloff, A. Hubley, G. Darouze, J. Sudds, R. King,
S. Moffatt, G. Gower, R. Brockington, J. Cloutier, J. Harder,
T. Tierney, J. Leiper, L. Dudas, C. Kitts, K. Egli, M. Fleury,
R. Chiarelli, E. El-Chantiry, J. Watson
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MOTION NO 54/6
Moved by Councillor G. Darouze
Seconded by Councillor J. Sudds
WHEREAS report ACS2021-PIE-EDP-0017 recommends
approval of the Montreal Road Community Improvement Plan Grant Program
Application submitted by Mrak Holdings Inc. for or a Community Improvement Plan
Grant not to exceed $2,910,171 over a maximum period of 10 years, to build a two-storey Porsche automobile dealership at
458 Montreal Road; and
WHEREAS Staff identified a transcription error
in the report and in the Grant Calculations listed in Document 1, as the CIP
grant was intended to be based on the combined value of 458 and 470 Montreal
Road; and
WHEREAS the proposed revised calculations do not
impact the Incremental Tax Change: Post Development, which remains $3,880,228,
or the Estimated Grant Amount at 75%, which also remains the same at $2,910,171;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council:
1.
replace Document 1 with a
revised Document 1 (attached[1]) stating the intended combined value of 458 and 470
Montreal Road; and
2.
amend the report to make
reference to the Montreal Road Community Improvement Plan Grant Program
Application applying to the combined value of 458 and 470 Montreal Road; and
3.
amend Recommendation 1 to read:
1. Approve the
Montreal Road Community Improvement Plan Grant Program Application submitted by
Mrak Holdings Inc., owner of the properties at 470 and 458
Montreal Road, for a Community Improvement Plan Grant not to exceed $2,910,171
over a maximum period of 10 years, subject to the establishment of, and in
accordance with the terms and conditions, of a Community Improvement Grant Agreement.
CARRIED on a division of 20 YEAS and 4 NAYS, as follows:
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YEAS (20):
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Councillors M. Luloff, A. Hubley, G. Darouze, J. Sudds, R. King,
S. Moffatt, G. Gower, R. Brockington, J. Cloutier, J. Harder,
T. Tierney, J. Leiper, L. Dudas, C. Kitts, K. Egli, M. Fleury,
R. Chiarelli, S. Menard, E. El-Chantiry, J. Watson
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NAYS (4):
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Councillors D. Deans, C.A. Meehan, T. Kavanagh, C. McKenney
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MOTION NO 54/7
Moved by Councillor R. King
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleury
WHEREAS Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) are financial tools
permitted by the Province of Ontario to municipalities in order to improve
economic vitality in specific geographic areas and;
WHEREAS the principal goal of a CIP is to
stimulate business investment, urban renewal and property upgrades in an area and;
WHEREAS a CIP provides financial incentives
to property owners that will encourage urban renewal, promote the development
of cultural assets, support businesses including not-for-profits and cultural
organizations, contribute to making the city an attractive and
business-friendly environment and encourage investment and expansion and;
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has approved a number of CIPs including
the Bells Corners Community Improvement Plan, the Orléans Community Improvement
Plan, the St. Joseph Boulevard Community Improvement Plan, the Montreal Road
Community Improvement Plan, and a Heritage Community Improvement Plan and;
WHEREAS the
plan offers Tax Increment Equivalent Grants for eligible projects and these
grants are calculated on the basis of the increase in the property’s
contribution to municipal property taxes, resulting from the value created
through redevelopment and;
WHEREAS the
City reimburses property owners a percentage of the increment in the municipal
property tax each year for a defined period of up to 10 years, once taxes are
paid each year, and all other accounts with the City are in good standing and;
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has approved a number of
CIP projects that provides incentives for property owners to invest in the
redevelopment of their lands and/or buildings that are underutilized, idled, or
in need of repair or in need of renovation and;
WHEREAS concerns have been raised about the economic
uplift, benefit, and value of providing assistance for the revitalization of
lands and buildings within defined CIP areas within the City of Ottawa.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Infrastructure
and Economic Development Department, as part of its scheduled five-year review
of the Brownfield Grant Program, undertake an analysis of the Community
Improvement Plans in the City of Ottawa to determine the economic effectiveness
of the programs, and report back to FEDC on future considerations for CIPs.
The above motion 54/7 was referred to staff by
the following motion:
MOTION NO 54/8
Moved by Councillor G. Gower
Seconded by Mayor J. Watson
That the King/ Fleury Motion be referred to staff for review and
report back by the first year of the next Term of Council (2023)
CARRIED on a division of 18 YEAS and 5 NAYS, as follows:
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YEAS (18):
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Councillors M. Luloff, A. Hubley, G. Darouze, J. Sudds, G. Gower,
R. Brockington, J. Cloutier, J. Harder, T. Tierney, J. Leiper,
L. Dudas, C.A. Meehan, C. Kitts, K. Egli, R. Chiarelli, S. Menard, E. El-Chantiry,
J. Watson
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NAYS (5):
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Councillors R. King D. Deans, M. Fleury, T. Kavanagh,
C. McKenney
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MOTION NO 54/9
Moved by Mayor J. Watson
Seconded by Councillor R. King
WHEREAS in July 15, 2020, Council adopted an updated 10-Year Housing
and Homelessness Plan report; and
WHEREAS on May 22, 2019, Council adopted the Montreal Road Community
Improvement Plan, which identified Affordable Housing as a key program element
to be supported; and
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Housing Long Range Financial Plan
identified the funding requirements to help address housing affordability in
the City of Ottawa; and
WHEREAS the Montreal Road Community Improvement Plan Grant
Application in respect of 458 and 470 Montreal Road is anticipated to result in
additional net tax revenue to the City of Ottawa; and
WHEREAS, subject to future assessments, such net tax revenue (25%
residual) is estimated to be $970,057 for the first 10 years, and approximately
$5,023,241 for the subsequent 10 years, for a total contribution of approximately
$6 million towards Affordable Housing over 20 years;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the net new municipally retained tax
increment, determined on an annual basis, resulting from the Montreal Road
Community Improvement Plan application in respect of 458 and 470 Montreal Road,
be allocated to priority affordable or social housing initiatives to be funded
under the Housing Long Range Financial Plan for the 10-year CIP period and the
subsequent 10-year period, through the municipal allocation for the Housing
Long Range Financial Plan.
CARRIED on a division of 18 YEAS and 6 NAYS, as follows:
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YEAS (18):
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Councillors M. Luloff, A. Hubley, G. Darouze, J. Sudds, R. King,
S. Moffatt, G. Gower, R. Brockington, J. Cloutier, J. Harder,
T. Tierney, L. Dudas, C. Kitts, K. Egli, M. Fleury, R. Chiarelli,
E. El-Chantiry, J. Watson
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NAYS (6):
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Councillors D. Deans, J. Leiper, C.A. Meehan, T. Kavanagh,
S. Menard, C. McKenney
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The report recommendations,
as amended by Motion 54/6 and 54/9 were then put to Council and CARRIED on a
division of 15 YEAS and 9 NAYS, as follows:
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YEAS (15):
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Councillors M. Luloff, A. Hubley, G. Darouze, J. Sudds, R. King,
S. Moffatt, G. Gower, J. Cloutier, J. Harder, T. Tierney, L. Dudas, C.
Kitts, M. Fleury, E. El-Chantiry, J. Watson
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NAYS (9):
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Councillors R. Brockington, D. Deans, J. Leiper, C.A. Meehan,
K. Egli, R. Chiarelli, T. Kavanagh, S. Menard, C. McKenney
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve
the updated Comprehensive Asset Management Policy, as described in this
report and attached as Document 1;
2. Receive
the Asset Management Plan Framework, as described in this report and attached
as Document 2; and
3. Receive
the update on initiatives under the Comprehensive Asset Management Program,
as described in this report.
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CARRIED
and RECEIVED
DIRECTION TO STAFF (S.
Menard)
That,
as part of the Comprehensive Asset Management - Policy and Asset Management Plan
Framework update report, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
staff be directed to include consideration and a specific question related to
climate change impacts in all consultations related to Comprehensive Asset
Management.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That pursuant to Section 5 – Confidential Information of the Code
of Conduct for Members of Council, City Council direct the Integrity Commissioner
to undertake an investigation into the release of the above-noted
confidential memo and provide a report on his findings as soon as possible.
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The following motion was put to Council as a
replacement for the Committee Recommendation:
MOTION NO 54/10
Moved
by Councillor E. El-Chantiry
Seconded
by Councillor K. Egli
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the resolution in this
report be repealed and replaced with the following (emphasis added):
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT pursuant to
Section 5 – Confidential Information of the Code of Conduct for Members of
Council, the Finance and Economic Development Committee recommend City Council
request the Integrity Commissioner to undertake an investigation of all
Members of Council into the release of the above-noted confidential memo
and provide a report on his findings to City Council as soon as possible.
CARRIED as on a division of 18 YEAS and 6 NAYS, as follows:
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YEAS (18):
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Councillors M. Luloff, A. Hubley, G. Darouze, J. Sudds, R. King,
S. Moffatt, G. Gower, R. Brockington, J. Cloutier, J. Harder,
T. Tierney, L. Dudas, C.A. Meehan, C. Kitts, K. Egli, M. Fleury,
E. El-Chantiry, J. Watson
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NAYS (6):
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Councillors, D. Deans, J. Leiper, R. Chiarelli, T. Kavanagh,
S. Menard, C. McKenney
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PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 42
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED
That Council approve:
1. an
amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 5000 Robert Grant Avenue to permit
development of 18-storey, nine-storey and six-storey apartment buildings as
detailed in Document 2, as amended by the following:
a. that the
holding provision recommended by staff in Document 2 – Details of Recommended
Zoning 3. d) iii) a. be revised to the following:
“iii) The holding symbol
may only be removed at such time as
a. The segment
of Robert Grant Avenue between Abbott Street and Maple Grove Road has
been constructed and opened to vehicular traffic; and”;
that no further notice be provided pursuant to subsection 34 (17)
of the Planning Act.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. authorize
the City and delegated authority to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure
and Economic Development, to enter into a Front-Ending Agreement with Leitrim
Land Owners Group Inc. to front-end the cost of the completed portion of the
Preliminary Design of the Bank Street Widening (south of Leitrim Road to Dun
Skipper Drive) as outlined in this report, to a total upset limit of $896,056
plus applicable taxes, 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 City Solicitor;
2. authorize
the City and delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning,
Infrastructure and Economic Development Department, to enter into a
Front-Ending Agreement with Leitrim Land Owners Group Inc to front-end the
cost of the design completed portion of the Preliminary Design of the Bank
Street/Leitrim Road Intersection Improvements as outlined in this report, to
a total upset limit of $630,129 plus applicable taxes, 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 City
Solicitor;
3. authorize
the financial disbursement to reimburse that portion of the cost of the design
completed portion of the Preliminary Design of the Bank Street/Leitrim Road Intersection
be paid to the Leitrim Land Owners Group Inc., pursuant to the Front-Ending
Agreement up to an upset limit of $630,129 plus applicable taxes and;
4. rescind
the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic
Development to enter into a Front-Ending Agreement with Findlay Creek
Properties (North) Ltd., Tartan Homes (North Leitrim) Inc. and Tartan Land
(North Leitrim) for the design and construction of an upgraded 4-way signalized
intersection at Bank Street and Rotary Way.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Approve
the administrative amendments to the Parks and Facilities By-law No. 2004-276
as described in this report and detailed in Document 1.
2. Authorize
the General Manager, Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services, to finalize
and make administrative adjustments to the amending by-law.
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CARRIED
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FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 25
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Receive
the 2021 City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan Update Report;
2. Approve
the amendments to the City of Ottawa Accessibility Policy and the Accessible
Formats and Communication Supports Procedures to include the provision of
American Sign Language (ASL), Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) and live
captioning for communications associated with state of emergencies, without
requiring a request, as recommended by the Accessibility Advisory Committee
and as found in Document 2 and Document 3; and
3. Approve
the proposed one-year pilot to permit Members of Council to access the Council
Administration budget to provide Accessible Formats and Communication
Supports, including interpretation services such as ASL/LSQ, to residents
with disabilities, as described in this report.
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RECEIVED
and CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That City Council:
1. Receive
this report;
2. Approve
extending the timeline for completion of goals identified for the 2020-2021
Departmental French Language Services Operational Plans to the end of 2022,
as described in this report and set out in Documents 3 and 4;
3. Approve
the revised Records Retention and Disposition By-law attached as Document 7,
which includes the amendments to Schedule “A” of the by-law as outlined in this
report and set out in Documents 8 and 9;
4. Approve
two temporary Full-time Equivalent (FTEs) for the Access to Information and
Privacy Office, as described in this report.
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RECEIVED
AND CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council enact the by-law attached as Document “A” hereto authorizing
the City to proceed with the expropriation of the property interests
described in Schedule 1 to the draft by-law (the “Road Widenings”) hereto
including:
1.
Registering a plan of expropriation with respect to the Road Widenings;
2.
Serving notice of expropriation and possession on the owner(s) of the
Road Widenings;
3.
Offering the owner(s) of the Road Widenings 100 per cent of the
appraised market value of the Road Widenings; and
4.
Taking possession of the Road Widenings.
All in accordance with the Expropriations Act.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve
the lease renewal of 3,238.32 square metres of space at 2339 Ogilvie Road with
Metcalfe Realty Company Limited to continue to house Employment and Social
Services East Office for a further 10-year term commencing July 15, 2021 and
terminating on July 14, 2031. The total consideration for the term is estimated
to be $4,182,840.00 plus HST; and
2. Delegate
authority to the Director of Corporate Real Estate to finalize and execute
the lease extension agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions
detailed in this report.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve
the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant application submitted by 9872744 Canada Inc.,
owner of the property at 770 Somerset Street West and 13 LeBreton Street North,
for Rehabilitation Grant under the Brownfield Redevelopment Community
Improvement Plan (2015), not to exceed a total of $520,813 for which the
grant payment period will be phased over a maximum of ten years of development,
subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and
conditions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement; the maximum
deferral of Development Charges of $456,813 under the Development Charge Deferral
Program; and the estimated contribution of $112,000 towards the Municipal
Leadership Strategy fund and;
2. Delegate
the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic
Development, to execute a Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement with
9872744 Canada Inc. establishing the terms and conditions governing the
payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 770 Somerset Street West and 13
LeBreton Street North, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning,
Infrastructure and Economic Development Department, the City Solicitor and
the City Treasurer.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve
the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant application submitted by 1213763 Ontario Inc.
C/O GWL Realty Advisors Inc., owner of the property at 320 McRae Avenue and
315 Tweedsmuir Avenue, for Rehabilitation Grant under the Brownfield
Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (2015), not to exceed a total of
$447,844 for which the grant payment period will be phased over a maximum of
ten years of development, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance
with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement;
the maximum deferral of Development Charges of $409,667 under the Development
Charge Deferral Program; and the estimated contribution of $89,316 towards
the Municipal Leadership Strategy fund; and
2. Delegate
the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic
Development, to execute a Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement with
1213763 Ontario Inc. C/O GWL Realty Advisors Inc., establishing the terms and
conditions governing the payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 320
McRae Avenue and 315 Tweedsmuir Avenue, to the satisfaction of the General
Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department, the
City Solicitor and the City Treasurer.
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CARRIED
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PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 42
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for
177-179 Armstrong Street and 268 Carruthers Avenue to permit a three-storey
apartment building on Armstrong, and a three-storey detached dwelling on
Carruthers, as detailed in Document 2.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for
1707 Fisher Avenue from R1GG zone to R2C zone, to permit the development of
two semi-detached units, as detailed in Document 2.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1
Dunbar Court to permit a three-storey apartment building within the existing
planned unit development, as detailed in Document 2.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the increase of the financial authority for the
reimbursement of the intersection at Bank Street and Blais Road/Miikana Road
from $950,000 inclusive of H.S.T. to $1,092,500, plus taxes.
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CARRIED
RECEIVED
MOTION NO 54/11
Moved by Councillor R. King
Seconded by Councillor R. Brockington
That Built Heritage Sub-Committee Report 21; Community and
Protective
Services Committee Report 19; Standing Committee on Environmental
Protection, Water and Waste Management Report 16; Finance and Economic Development
Committee Report 25; and Planning Committee Report 42; be received and adopted
as amended.
CARRIED
MOTION NO 54/12
Moved by Councillor R. Brockington
Seconded by Councillor M. Luloff
WHEREAS, in December
2020, the House of Commons passed a motion to establish a National Suicide
Prevention 988 helpline, that calls for collaboration with the provinces and
territories to establish the hotline, consolidating all suicide crisis numbers
into one three-digit hotline phone number; and
WHEREAS, the feasibility
of creating the national hotline is being studied by the Public Health Agency
of Canada and the Centre of Addiction and Mental Health; and
WHEREAS, a national
survey commissioned by the Canadian Mental Health Association and University of
British Columbia found that the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified feelings of
stress and anxiety among Canadians, with thoughts or feelings of suicide having
risen four-fold since the pandemic began; and
WHEREAS, the same
survey determined that few Canadians are getting the support they need and are
resorting to unhealthy coping strategies; and
WHEREAS, prior to
the COVID pandemic, Statistics Canada reported that approximately 4,000 Canadians
were dying each year from suicide; and
WHEREAS, the Canada
Suicide Prevention Service reported that calls for service increased 200 per
cent in October 2020, compared to the same period in 2019; and
WHEREAS existing
suicide prevention hotlines require the user to remember a 10-digit number;
WHEREAS, the intent
of a 988 hotline is to quickly connect people facing a mental-health crisis
with trained counsellors who can help; and
WHEREAS there are no
timelines associated with the establishment of a national hotline,
WHEREAS, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) is ultimately responsible for deciding whether the Hotline
will proceed; and
WHEREAS, there is
currently work being done on establishing an independent mental health crisis
response in Ottawa, and a 988 number could be used in the future as a mechanism
for the dispatch of an independent mental health crisis response team;
THEREFORE, be it
resolved that Ottawa City Council endorse the establishment of a National
Suicide Prevention 988 helpline; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write to the federal
Minister of Health, provincial Minister of Health, and the CRTC, expressing the
City of Ottawa’s support for this initiative.
CARRIED
MOTIONS REQUIRING
SUSPENSION OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE
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MOTION NO 54/13
Moved by Councillor M. Luloff
Seconded by Councillor J. Harder
BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit
the consideration of the following motion so that the corresponding by-law may
be amended prior to enactment.
WHEREAS Report ACS2020-PIE-PS-0088 was passed at Council on
September 23, 2020 and the implementing by-law was not to proceed until such
time as the agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act is executed;
and
WHEREAS Motion No PLC 2020-29/6 passed at Committee, amending
the zoning details, but included an error in the provisions relating to where
maximum setbacks were to apply; and
WHEREAS the agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act has been
executed; and
WHEREAS the proposed by-law and Section 37 agreement reflect the intended
zoning provisions relating to maximum setbacks;
BE IT RESOLVED that the following changes be made to the staff
report:
1. That the amended Details of
Recommended Zoning of Document 2 be further amended by replacing the text, “-Minimum and maximum required yard setbacks,
building stepbacks,
and maximum permitted building heights as per Schedule ‘YYY’”, with the text, “-Minimum required yard setbacks and building stepbacks,
and maximum permitted building heights as per Schedule YYY” and adding the text
“-Section 186 (3) (b) (ii) does
not apply” to Column V of proposed new exception [xxxx], and;
2. That the legend in Schedule YYY be
modified accordingly.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a by-law be placed on the agenda of
the present meeting of Council with the intended details of the zoning as described
in the amended report;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there be no further notice pursuant
to Subsection 34 (17) of the Planning Act.
CARRIED
MOTION NO 54/14
Moved by Councillor C. Kitts
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleury
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the
following Motion, in order to declare Saturday, June 5, 2021 National Health
and Fitness Day in Ottawa.
WHEREAS the participation rates of Canadians engaging in healthy
physical activities has declined, while inactivity and obesity continues to
rise in Canada; and
WHEREAS health and fitness ought to be promoted and embraced by Canadians
of all ages and abilities; and
WHEREAS many Canadian cities have taken up the annual challenge of
encouraging and promoting physical activity, including Calgary, Saskatoon,
Montréal and Victoria; and
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has been
promoting and participating in National Health in Fitness Day for eight years,
since 2013;
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa offers a multitude of recreation and
leisure programming and promotes active and healthy living through a number of
initiatives, including: an ongoing “Try It” campaign for City fitness membership
programs, a series of “I Love to” programs to promote swimming, skating, soccer
and other sports; and
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has previously offered a small incentive
to residents to embrace physical activity and fitness by providing 2 for 1 public
swimming at City-operated swimming pools and 2 for 1 admissions at
City-operated weight and cardio rooms in recognition of past National Health
and Fitness Days; and
WHEREAS all City-operated swimming pools and weight and cardio rooms
are closed until at least June 2, 2021 due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
pandemic; and
WHEREAS the associated recommendation from Ottawa Public Health is
to practice physical distancing to decrease COVID-19 transmission; and
WHEREAS Ottawa Public Health has indicated that staying active is a
positive coping strategy to taking care of your mental health; and
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa Departments (Ottawa Public Health,
Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department and others) work together
on improving access to and encouraging physical activity for residents; and
WHEREAS offering a small incentive to residents to embrace physical
activity and fitness by providing a free virtual Zumba class and a free virtual
yoga class as well as a family outdoor activity sheet on Saturday, June 5, 2021
in recognition of 2021 National Health and Fitness Day;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council declare Saturday, June
5, 2021 to be National Health & Fitness day in Ottawa; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council approve that the City offer
a free virtual Zumba class and a free virtual yoga class, as well as a family
outdoor activity sheet on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in recognition of the 2021
National Health and Fitness Day.
MOTION NO 54/15
Moved by Councillor S. Menard
Seconded by Councillor J. Leiper
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following
Motion, as there are community safety concerns and in order to allow the
property owner to proceed with demolition in a timely
manner and prepare for an interim site plan.
WHEREAS the building at 1123-1125 Bank Street
has been empty for an extensive period of time and;
WHEREAS, in the past it has been subject to a
fire and;
WHEREAS given its current dilapidated state of
disrepair it is desirable to have it demolished and;
WHEREAS Policy 13 of Section 3.6.3. of the
Official Plan requires a site plan be approved for demolitions on a Traditional
Mainstreet where there is no immediate replacement building proposed that addresses landscaping and associated site improvements
that will contribute to the attractiveness of the Mainstreet environment on an
interim basis;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the applicant prepare an interim site
plan and enter into a development agreement with the City, to the satisfaction
of the General Manager of PIED, to address the interim
landscaping and improvements to the property after demolition;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, given the long-standing Community
and City interest in the demolition of this building by the community, and the
support of the Ward Councillor, that all City fees associated with the site
plan and demolition agreement be waived.
CARRIED
MOTION NO 54/16
Moved by Councillor C. McKenney
Seconded by Councillor J. Leiper
That the Rules of Procedure be
suspended to consider the following Motion, in order that the property owner
may address these issues as soon as possible,
WHEREAS demolition control for the existing buildings
at 247, 249, 261, 263, 267
Rochester Street and 27 Balsam Street was previously approved by
Council on Nov. 25, 2020; and
WHEREAS the current registered owner is prepared to
proceed with demolition to remove the buildings; and
WHEREAS the previous approval was
considered null and void as of Tuesday, May 25, 2021;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve a three-month extension of
demolition control for the existing buildings on the property at 247, 249, 261,
263, 267 Rochester Street and 27 Balsam Street subject
to the following conditions:
- That Council approve demolition
control for the subject property on the same terms as in Motion 44/19
carried on Nov 25, 2020;
- The Owner agrees that a
demolition permit will not be issued and the buildings cannot be
demolished until such time that the agreement referenced in Motion 44/19
has been executed and registered on title; and
- This additional approval
be considered null and void if the Agreement is not executed within three
months of this approval.
CARRIED
MOTION NO 54/17
Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry
Seconded by Councillor S. Moffatt
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider
the following motion, as the Court of Revision is set to meet on June 3, 2021,
prior to the next Council meeting.
WHEREAS the Court of Revision is a
statutorily-mandated appeal body established under Section 97 of the Drainage
Act to hear drainage assessments from landowners and, in accordance with
the Act , may be composed of three or five members appointed by Council;
and
WHEREAS historically, this quasi-judicial body
has been composed of five Members of Council from the Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Committee, which includes rural councilors whose wards encompass the municipal
drains in question; and
WHEREAS on October 14, 2020, Council appointed
Councillor Kitts, whose ward includes a significant rural component, as the
sixth Member of ARAC; and
WHEREAS Council subsequently appointed Councillor
Kitts as the Vice-Chair of ARAC on February 10, 2021; and
WHEREAS the role of the Vice-Chair of ARAC, in
accordance with the Subsection 83(1) of the Procedure By-law, includes
presiding over the ARAC meeting in the Chair’s absence and appointing the Vice-Chair
of ARAC to the Court of Revision would allow her to fulfill a similar function
during Court of Revision proceeding that are generally held immediately following
regular ARAC meetings; and
WHEREAS, given that the Court of Revision
membership is limited by the Drainage Act to a maximum of five Members,
adding a new Member to the Court of Revision requires another Member to be
removed; and
WHEREAS following a circulation from the Office
of the City Clerk, Councillor Meehan has advised that she is willing to step
down from the Court of Revision;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve
appointment of Councillor Catherine Kitts to replace Councillor Carol Anne Meehan
on the Court of Revision for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Council.
CARRIED
MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS
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MOTION NO 54/18
Moved by Councillor
R. King
Seconded by
Councillor R. Brockington
That the by-laws listed on the
Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed,
and
That the Rules of Procedure
be suspended and the following by-law be read and
passed in accordance with the Motion approved at today’s meeting regarding 3030
St. Joseph Boulevard:
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 3030 St. Joseph Boulevard.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
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THREE READINGS
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2021-175.
A by-law of the
City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property
parking enforcement.
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2021-176.
A by-law of the
City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-276 being a by-law of the City of
Ottawa to regulate and to promote responsible enjoyment and use of parks and
facilities.
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2021-177.
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 1707 Fisher Avenue.
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2021-178.
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 177 and 179 Armstrong Street and 268 Carruthers Avenue.
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2021-179.
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 Dunbar Court.
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2021-180.
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 5000 Robert Grant Avenue.
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2021-181.
A by-law of the
City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at promenade Esban Drive, croissant
Kijik Crescent and ruelle Atop Lane on Plan 4M-1653 as being exempt from Part
Lot Control.
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2021-182.
A by-law of the
City of Ottawa to amend Schedule “A” to the by-law renaming avenue Langevin
Avenue as voie Commanda Way.
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2021-183.
A by-law of the
City of Ottawa establishing a schedule of retention periods for certain
records of the City of Ottawa and to repeal By-law No. 2003-527 and amendments.
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2021-184.
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 3030 St. Joseph Boulevard.
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CARRIED
MOTION NO 54/19
Moved by Councillor R. King
Seconded by Councillor R. Brockington
That the
following by-law be read and passed:
To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 26 May 2021.
CARRIED
Councillor R. Brockington (OCC 21-02)
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Over four days of the 2021 Victoria Day
long weekend, fireworks were discharged in many public and private locations,
in what seemed to be far greater quantity and duration as in past years.
Public complaints included:
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The proximity of discharged fireworks to residential housing,
placing the actual structures in jeopardy,
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The number of fires caused by discharged fireworks, as
reported by the Ottawa Fire Services,
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The discharge of fireworks by persons under 18 years of age,
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The discharge of fireworks in crowds of people,
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Members of the public who tried calling the non-emergency
number of the Ottawa Police Service, but the office was closed
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The 311 wait time to call-in matters to By-law &
Regulatory Services
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The amount of fireworks debris left in public parks
Canada Day weekend is less than six weeks
away and there is concern about a repeat of these issues.
Would staff please review and report back
on options that can be implemented prior to and for Canada Day, July 1, to
reduce similar safety and associated concerns, including any improvement of
the City’s public communications and outreach on safe and respectful
fireworks use.
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Councillor M. Fleury (OCC 21-03)
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The downtown core, and
the By Ward Market area in particular, has large numbers of individuals who
are either homeless or precariously housed, along with a concentration of
social services providing both long term and COVID response support to
higher-needs community members. Coupled with the opioid crisis and the
COVID19 pandemic, these circumstances have had serious and worsening impacts
on both the high-needs population as well as the broader community and
businesses.
There is a significant
increase real and serious concerns from residents, business owners, their
staff and service providers, specifically child care, in the area. These
concerns include people who are in distress, sleeping in encampments, open
drug trade and use, increase in petty crimes, discarded needles, and an
increase in aggressive and threatening behaviours seriously affecting livability.
A recent meeting with the Andrew Fleck Child Care Centre highlighted the
limitations of addressing incidents, at their George Street location, with
the current outreach approaches.
Given
the current exacerbated circumstances, could the City Manager provide an
overview of additional City resources and other community supports that could
be mobilized to provide immediate and targeted assistance to support the ByWard Market, Lowertown and Rideau street area ?
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Councillor C. McKenney (OCC21-04)
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The downtown core has large numbers of individuals who are
either homeless or precariously housed – for example those living in
sub-standard conditions in rooming houses. There are many in the community
who are being devastated by the overdose crises and this has been a reality
for quite some time. And COVID-19 has made the situation worse for these individuals.
These circumstances have had serious negative impacts on both
the high-needs population as well as the broader community including
Dundonald Park and the surrounding neighbourhood. There is a significant
increase in valid concerns from residents. These concerns include people who
are in distress, drinking in the park, discarded needles, and an increase in
aggressive and sometimes threatening behaviours.
It is important that
the issues are not displaced to other areas such as the Market area.
Could the City Manager
provide an overview of the City’s community social services and other
resources that could be used to support the stabilization of Dundonald Park?
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The meeting
adjourned at 4:36 pm.
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CITY CLERK
MAYOR