Ottawa City Council

Minutes

Meeting #:

79

Date:

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Time:

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

Location:

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, 22 June, 2022 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Mayor, Jim Watson, presided over the meeting from Council Chambers with some Members attending in person and the remaining Members participating remotely by Zoom.

Mayor Watson led Council in a moment of reflection. 

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.

This draft Minutes document contains a summary of the disposition of items and actions taken at the meeting.  This document does not include all of the text that will be included in the final Minutes, such as the record of written submissions. Recorded votes and dissents contained in this draft Minutes document are draft until the Minutes of the meeting are confirmed by the Committee.  The final draft Minutes will be published with the agenda for the next regular Council meeting and, once confirmed, will replace this document.

3.

Announcements/Ceremonial Activities

3.1

Recognition - Mayor's City Builder Award

4.

Roll Call

All Members of Council were present.

5.

Confirmation of Minutes

5.1

Confirmation of the Minutes and in camera Minutes (distributed separately) of the Council meeting of June 8, 2022.

Confirmed

6.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

See specific Agenda Item - Phase One Implementation of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System (Agenda Item 15.1)

7.

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications

The communications from AMO were received.

7.1

AMO Policy Update – Blue Box Transition, Flood Hazard Identification Mapping Program, Conservation Authorities Act Regulations Webinar

8.

Responses to Inquiries

8.1

OCC 22-03 - The impact of the truck convoy occupation on the City’s residents and businesses

8.2

OCC 22-04 - Tickets Issued in the red zone during the convoy occupation

8.3

OCC 22-06 - Salvation Army site plan application for 325, 327, and 333 Montreal Road, 334 Montfort Street and 273 Ste. Anne Avenue

8.4

CPS 01-22 - Families in Hotels and Motels

Referred to Community and Protective Services Committee 

8.5

CPS 02-22 - Bookings Systems Scenario, Reservations

8.6

CPS 05-22 - Mitigation strategies to address ambulance “level zero” events

9.

Other communications received

The communications were received.

9.1

Submission received containing the signatures of 1,073 individuals requesting to stop the heavy truck traffic through Heritage Manotick Village.

9.2

Letter of Representation, Audit of the 2021 Year-End Consolidated Financial Statements

10.

Regrets

No regrets were filed. 

11.

Motion to Introduce Reports

Councillors J. Leiper and C. Curry

12.

Marchés d’Ottawa Markets - Annual Meeting of the Members

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor J. Leiper
  Seconded by Councillor C. Curry

  That Council recess for the purposes of holding the Annual Meeting of Members of the Marchés d’Ottawa Markets and that upon the conclusion of the annual meeting, the meeting of Council resume.

13.

Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc

13.1

Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. – 2021 Annual Report

ACS2022-OCC-HOH-0001 - City wide

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

  That Council:

  1. Receive the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2021 as set out in the Annual Report at Document 1 (issued separately and on file with the City Clerk);
  2. Receive the 2021-2025 Strategic Direction for Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. (HOHI) at Document 2 (issued separately and on file with the City Clerk) as adopted by the Board of Directors of HOHI;
  3. Consider and approve an increase of two (2) independent Directors to the composition of the Board of Directors of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. such that said Board shall be comprised of a minimum of five (5) Directors and a maximum of thirteen (13) Directors appointed by the City of Ottawa, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the revised Shareholder Declaration on behalf of the City of Ottawa as shareholder of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc.;
  4. Appoint KPMG LLP as the auditor for Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2022;
  5. Approve the recommendation of the Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc., specifically, that Council appoint the persons identified at Document 3 (immediately follows the report) to serve as members of the Board of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the corresponding terms as specified; and
  6. Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa as shareholder of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. setting out the resolutions approved by the City Council.
  Carried as amended
• Amendment:
  Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor J. Harder
  Seconded by Councillor C. Curry

  WHEREAS the report to Council entitled “Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. – 2021 Annual Report” (ACS2022-OCC-HOH-0001) was published with the City Council Draft Agenda on June 17, 2022; and

  WHEREAS errors were subsequently identified in Document 4 (page 22) of the report, and a revised report was issued to Members of Council and published with the Final Agenda on Tuesday, June 21, 2022;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive and consider the revised report with the revised Document 4 reflecting the correct names and terms of the current members of the Boards of Directors. 

  Carried

14.

Audit Committee Report 15

14.1

Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Cybersecurity Investigation Report

ACS2022-OAG-BVG-0004 - City Wide

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  Committee Recommendation
  That Council consider and approve the recommendations.

  Carried

14.2

2021 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial Statements

ACS2022 FSD FIN 0008 - CITY WIDE

• Committee Recommendation
  That Council approve the 2021 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial Statements.

  Carried

14.3

Office of the Auditor General - Audit, Review and Investigation Reports

ACS2022 OAG BVG 0007 - CITY WIDE

• Committee Recommendation
  That Council consider and approve the recommendations.

  Carried

15.

Community and Protective Services Committee Report #27

15.1

Phase One Implementation of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System

File No. ACS2022-GEN-0013 - City-wide

DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Councillor Diane Deans, declared a potential, deemed pecuniary interest on the report from the Community and Social Services Department entitled Phase One Implementation of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System, as her daughter works for Children’s Services in an area that may potentially be impacted by Council’s decisions on this matter.

Councillor Deans did not participate in the discussion or vote on this item. 

• COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

  That Council:

  1. Receive this report for information on the Province’s phased approach for program changes and implementation of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System as well as the significant positive impacts for Ottawa families.
  2. Approve the Funding Policy Statement (Document 1) and delegate authority to the Director, Children’s Services, to manage and administer the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System and associated budget as detailed in this report and allocate all funding according to the Funding Policy Statement provided such allocations are in accordance with Provincial guidelines, within approved budgets and where applicable in accordance with the strategic priorities in the Child Care and Early Yeas Service System Plan.
  3. Approve the creation of up to 15 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for which $1.2 million in funding is available from the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System (Provincial funding).
  4. Direct the City of Ottawa’s Municipal Child Care Centres to opt-in and adjust user fees accordingly under the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System.
  Carried

16.

Joint Planning and Community and Protective Services Report #3

16.1

Review of tools to prohibit or prevent “renovictions”

File No. ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0008 - City-wide

• COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED

  That Council:

  1. Request the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, asking the Province to protect existing tenants and affordable rental housing stock by updating the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 and other relevant legislation such as the Building Code Act, 1992 with the objective to:
     1. further prevent and prohibit instances of renovictions and protect existing affordable rental housing stock; and
     2. specifically address through legislative changes the instance specified in Motion 44/18 (City Council, November 25, 2020) when a landlord undertakes renovations to a rental property and then replaces the evicted tenants with those who would pay higher rents after the renovations are completed; and
  2. Direct Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development (PRED) and Community and Social Services (CSSD) Staff to, as a joint-departmental work plan item, explore the feasibility and identify potential resource implications to the adoption and implementation of a By-law under Section 99.1 of the Municipal Act, to prohibit without replacement the full or partial demolition or conversion of residential and rental housing of six or more units without a permit issued by the City, possibly by amending the Demolition Control By-law, and report back by Q2 2023.
  3. Direct the City’s legal department to review the submitted Legal Opinion RE: Municipal Powers to Regulate Against Renovictions to see if further action outlined in the opinion can be taken by the City of Ottawa to protect Tenants Rights and issue a memo to City Council prior to the report Review of Tools to Prohibit or Prevent “Renovictions” be presented at Council for consideration.
  4. Approve that City staff in Legal Services, in the context of the study of a adoption and implementation of a By-law under Section 99.1 of the Municipal Act discussed in Recommendation 2, assess the legality and feasibility of the City imposing tools to give specific relief to tenants, such as :
     1. Having a requirement of a 1:1 ratio replacement of affordable rental units in the new development
     2. Providing tenants temporary accommodations or a rental top up in a similar unit with the same number of bedrooms during the construction of the new development so tenants are not temporarily displaced
     3. Offering existing tenants the right of first refusal to the new units at the same rent and number of bedrooms
     4. Offering moving cost assistance above and beyond what is required under the Residential Tenancies Act to the actual cost of the move at the best prices available in the community.
  Carried

16.2

Inclusionary Zoning Status Update And Direction

File No. ACS2022-PIE-EDP-0013 - City-wide

• COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED

  That Council:

  1. Receive the Report on the status of inclusionary zoning and Document 1 – Framework and Guiding Principles for Inclusionary Zoning in Ottawa, and direct staff to move forward with further study, Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, and an implementation strategy to introduce inclusionary zoning in 2023.
  2. Direct staff to undertake the following:
     1. Consider a minimum set-aside rate of 10% for ownership housing across all Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSA);
     2. Consider a set-aside rate of up to 10% for purpose-built rentals in all PMTSAs;
     3. Include unit mix requirements in the official plan policies or zoning regulations that implement inclusionary zoning to ensure that a sufficient number of multi-bedroom units are set aside as affordable;
     4. Consider opportunities to deepen affordability for rental and condominium units in order to maximize access down to 40th percentile income households;
     5. Consider including an official plan policy pursuant to paragraph 10 of subsection 3(1) of Ontario Regulation 232/18 that would allow off-site units only where those units are to be assumed by a non-profit housing provider
     6. Direct staff to report back to Council on these directions as part of the final Implementation report and amending by-laws; further, that staff report back to Council a second time on Directions 1 and 2 above at the completion of its feasibility analyses for each PMTSA.
  3. Approve that, with respect to report ACS2022-PIE-EDP-0013, the review of each PMTSA be conducted as soon as possible and that staff report back on the findings to change the set-aside rates shortly thereafter.
  4. Approve that staff consider the feasibility of a 20% set-aside rate for owner-occupied condominium units in line with the City's own definition of affordability and report back as part of the implementation report.
  5. Approve, with respect to report ACS2022-PIE-EDP-0013, that staff study how to include fully accessible units, according to the City of Ottawa’s own accessibility design standards, and report back with recommendations as part of the IZ implementation guidelines.
  6. Approve, with respect to report ACS2022-PIE-EDP-0013, that staff report back, as part of the implementation guidelines, any tools available to the City to limit the use of “renovictions” for long-term rental units in particular. In addition, staff report as well, on the feasibility, and impact, of extending the affordability period for purpose-built, rental units.
  7. Request the Mayor and Co-Chairs of Planning Committee and CPSC write a joint letter to the Minister of Housing and Municipal affairs to request that Inclusionary Zoning be expanded beyond PMTSAs, for example along transit priority corridors and other areas in close proximity to transit.
  8. Direct staff to explore and evaluate additional offsets that could be implemented as part of the Inclusionary Zoning policy and regulations and report back to council in in 2023.
  9. Approve that, with respect to report ACS2022-PIE-EDP-0013, as part of development of the Implementation & Administration Framework for Inclusionary Zoning, staff prepare requirements for transition and condense this to the shortest time as is reasonable, and report back to Committee in Q1 2023.

      
  CARRIED with Councillor M. Luloff, R. Chiarelli and G. Darouze dissenting.

  
  

17.

Finance and Economic Development Committee Report #39

17.1

Anti-Racism Strategy

ACS2022 CSS GEN 012 - CITY WIDE

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  Committee Recommendations
  That Council:

  1. Receive this report for information.
  2. Approve the proposed Anti-Racism Strategy attached as Document 1 to this report.
  Carried

17.2

2022 Tax and Rate Operating and Capital Budget Q1 Status

ACS2022-FSD-FSP-0008 - City Wide

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  Committee Recommendations
  That Council:

  1. Receive this report and Documents 1 to 4 for information;
  2. Approve the $4.9 million of funding received from the Ministry of Long-Term Care’s Investments to Increase Direct Care Time for Residents Program be applied to the 2022 compensation budget as outlined by the Ministry of Long-Term Care; and
  3. Approve the $472.5 thousand of increased base funding received from the Ministry of Health for the Ottawa Central Ambulance Communications Centre be applied to the 2022 budget; including an increase of one FTE in Paramedic Services as outlined by the Ministry of Health.
  Carried

17.3

2021 Investments, Endowment Fund, and other Treasury Activities

ACS2022 FSD FIN 0005 - City Wide

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  Committee Recommendations
  That Council:

  1. Receive the results of the City’s investments for 2021, as required by Ontario Regulation 438/97 as amended, Section 8(1), and the City of Ottawa Investment Policy;
  2. Receive the Long-Term and Short-Term debt summary;
  3. Adopt the Prudent Investor Regime to investing City Funds not immediately required by passing a by-law substantially in the form attached as Document 2, consistent with the requirements of the Municipal Act, 2001 section 418.1 and associated Regulation 438/97;
  4. Direct the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer (or their delegate) to develop the Investment Governance Plan that is supported by an Outsource Chief Investment Officer;
  5. Establish an Investment Board whereby Council will delegate authority to the Board to manage and oversee the City's investments of funds not immediately required by the City, as is required by Ontario Regulation 438/97 subsection 17. (1) as further described in this report;
  6. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer (or their delegate) to initiate a recruitment process for Investment Board members in accordance with the City’s appointment policy; and
  7. Direct the Chief Financial Officer (or their delegate) to develop the Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures to be reported back to Council for approval.
  Carried

17.4

City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan – Annual Update (2022)

ACS2022 OCC GEN 0009 - City Wide 

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  Committee Recommendations
  That Council:

  1. Receive the City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan – Annual Update (2022) report; 
  2. Approve the new Process for Consulting with the Accessibility Advisory Committee (Document 1);
  3. Approve the amendments to the City of Ottawa Accessibility Policy (Document 2);
  4. Approve the updates to the Accessible Formats and Communication Supports Procedure (Document 3);
  5. Approve the updates to the Accessibility Impact Statement Instructions (Document 4); and
  6. Approve the extension of the pilot to permit Members of Council to access the Council Administration budget to provide Accessible Formats and Communication Supports, including interpretation services such as American Sign Language/Langue de signes québécoise, to residents with disabilities, as described in this report. 
  7. Receive information related to deviations to the Accessibility Design Standards, as detailed in this report.
  Carried

18.

Planning Committee Report 63

18.1

2022 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy and Update

File No. ACS2022-CSS-GEN-0011 - City Wide

• Committee recommendations, as amended

  That Council approve:

  1. That $19,200,000, which is made up of the $15,000,000 in City capital funds approved by Council in the 2022 City Budget and the $4,200,000 in 2022-2023 Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) funding (Rental Housing Component) be allocated by the Director, Housing Services to support the creation of new affordable housing through conditional capital contributions, contributions in lieu of building permit and school board fees, non-exempt planning fees and accessibility grants, and to provide a contingency fund, subject to the conditional contributions being included in a contribution agreement between the City and each housing provider, and that of the $19,200,000,
     
     1. $10,000,000 be allocated to Ottawa Community Housing Corporation for 818 Gladstone Avenue (Rochester Heights Phase 2);
     2. Up to $7,200,000 be allocated to Nepean Housing Corporation for their development of 31 affordable housing units at Dunbar Court, as further described in this report;  
     3. Up to $2,000,000 from the city capital funds be allocated through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for private sector developers to deliver affordable rental units in conjunction with National Housing Strategy programs as further described in this report; and 
     4. That any remaining or unallocated funds be allocated through a Request for Proposals (RFP), that meets the requirements of the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative program as well as the Action Ottawa Guidelines, based on the priorities and programs identified in this report.
  2. That up to $1,200,000 from the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) be allocated to Ontario Renovates as follows:
     
     1. Up to $600,000 to be made available to Community Housing for capital repairs and accessibility modifications; 
     2. Up to $300,000 to be made available to not-for-profit landlords for capital repairs and accessibility modifications as an expansion of the existing Ontario Renovates program, as detailed in this report;
     3. Up to $300,000 be allocated to households under the standard Ontario Renovates program; and
     4. Any unspent or unallocated funding be added to the OPHI Rental Housing Component as described in Recommendation 1.
  3. That the Director, Housing Services, be delegated authority to allocate the $12,500,000 budget surplus in addition to the balance in the Housing Reserve Fund of $846,000 towards a contingency budget totaling $13,346,000 and to fund not-for-profit housing provider acquisitions, as set out in the report, with any unspent funds to be allocated through the 2023 capital budget.
  4. That in the event additional federal and/or provincial funding becomes available, including under the federal Rapid Housing Initiative and/or the provincial Social Services Relief Fund and/or the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative funding, that the Director, Housing Services be delegated authority to prepare and submit an Investment Plan to the federal and/or provincial governments outlining the proposed allocation of funding so long as the allocation is in keeping with and seeks to achieve goals outlined in the City’s Housing Services’ 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan, 2020-2030 as they relate to permanent housing priorities and supports. 
  Carried as amended
• Amendment:
  Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor M. Fleury
  Seconded by Councillor C. McKenney

  WHEREAS report ACS2022-CSS-GEN-011 (2022 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy and Update) provides a status update of all funded projects to date, as well as to seek approval from Council on the priorities and processes for capital funds in the 2022 budget; and

  WHEREAS the report seeks to provide delegated authority to Director, Housing services to prepare and submit an Investment Plan to the federal and/or provincial governments in the event additional funding is provided; and

  WHEREAS staff are to support the development of publicly owned lands around LRT stations and on April 10 2019, Council received report  # ACS2019-PIE-GEN-0001 (Interdepartmental Task Force on Affordable Housing Near Transit Stations) that identified a total of 20 sites for affordable housing development 
  opportunities involving public lands; and

  WHEREAS ACS2019-PIE-GEN-0001 report separated the parcels into short-term, mid-term, and long-term opportunities.

  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that staff in Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development:
   

  1. Retain external architectural resources to prepare an analysis of the potential development yield (i.e, how many units could be built) for affordable housing at City-owned sites near Stage 1 and Stage 2 LRT stations previously approved by Council as targeted sites for affordable housing projects over 2022-23 using existing departmental budgets;
  2. If federal agencies are willing to collaborate and share in the costs of the exercise, conduct a similar analysis of federally and provincially-owned sites near Stage 1 and Stage 2 LRT stations previously approved by Council as targeted sites for affordable housing projects
  3. Upon Council’s approval of the upcoming analysis of City-owned lands near Stage 3 LRT stations, conduct a similar analysis if future years with the departments including the required budget resources in future budget requests, and all other major transit station areas identified in the New Official Plan as staff and budget resources are available.
  4. Commence an inter-departmental analysis of the potential of using air rights over viable LRT stations for affordable housing projects subject to addressing the operational requirements of OC Transpo, constructability, and asset management considerations with a timeline to report back developed in consultation with the applicable General Managers.

   

   

  Carried

18.2

Official Plan and Zoning – 70 Richmond Road and 376 Island Park Drive

File No. ACS2022-PIE-PS-PS-0067 - Kitchissippi (15)

• Committee recommendations

  1. That Council:
     
     1. Approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, Richmond Road/Westboro Secondary Plan, for 70 Richmond Road and 376 Island Park Drive, with site-specific policies and an amendment to Schedule C2 for increased building height, as detailed in Document 2a.
     2. Approve an amendment to the New Official Plan, Volume 2A, Richmond Road/Westboro Secondary Plan, as detailed in Document 2b, for 70 Richmond Road and 376 Island Park Drive, with site-specific policies and an amendment to Schedule C for increased building height.
     3. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 70 Richmond Road and 376 Island Park Drive to permit a nine-storey mixed use building, as detailed in Document 3.
  2. That the implementing Zoning By-law be listed upon the same agenda for enactment as that upon which this Report is listed in order to meet statutory deadlines, but that the by-law state that it shall not come into force until such time as the agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act is registered on title to the lands.
  3. That Council direct staff to incorporate the Amendments to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, as detailed in Document 2b, into ____ of the new Official Plan and the _____ Secondary Plan as part of the new Official Plan being considered for approval by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

  CARRIED with Councillor J. Leiper dissenting

  
  

19.

Transit Commission Report 19

19.1

Delegation of Authority – Contracts Awarded for the Period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 for Transit Commission

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  Commission Recommendation

  That Council receive this report for information.

  Received

20.

Built Heritage Sub-Committee Report 28

20.1

Application to alter 70 Nicholas Street, a property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2022-PIE-RHU-0026 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on July 25, 2022.

• Committee recommendations, as amended

  That Council:

  1. Approve the application to relocate the City Registry Office, 70 Nicholas Street, according to the Conservation Plan prepared by Commonwealth Historic Resource Management and Barry Padolsky Associates Inc., dated April 26, 2022, conditional upon:
     
     1. The applicant providing a Letter of Credit in an amount to be determined through consultation between the applicant and City staff to ensure the protection, conservation, and rehabilitation of the historic building prior to the issuance of a building permit to relocate the resource; and,
     2. The submission of a subsequent heritage permit under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act to consider an associated proposal to integrate the City Registry Office into a 21-storey mixed use development prior to the issuance of a building permit to relocate the resource.
  2. Delegate the authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department.
  3. Approve the issuance of the heritage permits for each application with a two-year expiry date from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
  4. Consider the Built Heritage Sub-Committee report on this matter at Council’s June 22, 2022 meeting; and
  5. Suspend the notice required under Subsections 29(3) and 34(1) of the Procedure By-law to consider this report at its meeting on June 22, 2022 in order to allow the applicant to relocate the heritage building in good weather conditions.
  Carried

21.

Bulk Consent Agenda

21.1

Audit Committee Report 15

21.1.1

Sinking Fund Financial Statement 2021

ACS2022 FSD FIN 0007 - CITY WIDE

• Committee Recommendation
  That Council approve the Sinking Fund Financial Statements for 2021.

  Carried

21.1.2

Office of the Auditor General - Audit Charter

ACS2022 OAG BVG 0005 - CITY WIDE

• Committee Recommendation
  That Council receive the Office of the Auditor General Audit Charter.

  Received

21.1.3

Office of the Auditor General - Semi-Annual Report on Follow-up Procedures

ACS2022 OAG BVG 0006 - CITY WIDE 

• Committee Recommendation
  That Council receive the Report on Audit Follow-up Procedures .

  Received

21.2

Finance and Economic Development Committee Report #39

21.2.1

Finance Lease Agreement 2021

ACS2022 FSD FIN 0004 - City Wide

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  Committee Recommendations
  That Council receive this report on outstanding Lease Financing Agreements as of 31 December 2021 as required by Ontario Regulation 653/05 and the City’s Administration of Capital
  Financing and Debt Policy.

  Received

21.2.2

Capital Adjustments and Closing of Projects - City Tax and Rate Supported

ACS2022-FSD-FSP-0009 - City Wide

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  Committee Recommendations
  That Council:

  1. Authorize the closing of capital projects listed in Document 1;
  2. Approve the budget adjustments as detailed in Document 2;
  3. Approve the $1 million one-time funding allocation to fund the Climate Change Master Plan as detailed in Document 2;
  4. Return to source or (fund) the following balances and eliminate debt authority resulting from the closing of projects and budget adjustments:
     •    Municipal drain revenue: ($87,000)
     •    Capital supported reserves: $10,355,969
     •    Development Charge reserves: $4,070,076
     •    Debt Authority: $43,208,653
  5. Permit those projects in Document 3 that qualify for closure to remain open; 
  6. Receive the budget adjustments in Document 4 undertaken in accordance with the Delegation of Authority By-law 2022-29, as amended, as they pertain to capital works; and
  7. Authorize staff to perform the necessary financial adjustments as detailed in Documents 1 and 2.
  Carried

21.2.3

2021 Procurement Year in Review

ACS2022-ICS-PRO-0001 - City Wide

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  Committee Recommendation
  That Council receive this report for information.

  Received

21.2.4

Acquisition of Nantes Woods through Land Exchange

ACS2022-PIE-CRO-0005 - Cumberland (19)

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  Committee Recommendations

  1.    That Council:

  1. Waive articles 2.3 and 5.1 of the Disposal of Real Property Policy and approve the sale of lands described in Recommendation 1 to Provence Orleans Realty Investments Inc. 
  2. Approve the acquisition of a fee simple interest in lands owned by Provence Orleans Realty Investments Inc. being part of PIN 145642832, containing an area of approximately 4.50 hectares (11.12 acres), legally described as Part of Lot 2, CON 9, RP 4M-1062 shown as Part 1 on Document 1 using the funds generated by the disposal of lands as described in recommendation 2.a). 
  3. Approve a credit to Provence Orleans Realty Investments Inc. for over-dedication of 1.54 hectares (3.793) acres of lands by Provence Orleans Realty Investments Inc. for the Transitway, shown as Part 3 on Document 1, as outlined in the Ontario Land Tribunal decision dated March 28, 2022 (OLT-21-001575) using the funds generated from the disposal of the City lands in recommendation 2.a).
  4. Approve the use of funds by Recreation, Culture and Facility Services (RCFS) held in the Rock Knoll acquisition account 902396 for the development of the parkland associated with the acquisition recommended in this report. 
  5. Delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development to enter into, conclude, execute, amend, and implement, on behalf of the City, the Property Acquisition and Disposal Agreement for the acquisition of the Fee Simple Lands in the form of Land Exchange and payment for over dedication of Transitway lands, as described in this report. 
  Carried

21.2.5

Brownfield Grant Application – 1098 Ogilvie Road and 1178 Cummings Avenue

ACS2022 PIE PS 0030 - Beacon Hill - Cyrville (11)

CARRIED with Councillor S. Menard dissenting

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  Committee Recommendations
  That Council:

  1. Approve the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant application submitted by 6770967 Canada Inc. (Douville, Moffet & Associates), owner of the property at 1098 Ogilvie Road and 1178 Cummings Avenue, for Rehabilitation Grant under the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (2015), not to exceed a total of $621,497 for which the grant payment period will be phased over a maximum of 10 years of development, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement; the maximum deferral of Development Charges of $532,923 under the Development Charge Deferral Program; and the estimated contribution of $240,129 towards the Municipal Leadership Strategy fund; 
  2. Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development, to execute a Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement with 6770967 Canada Inc. (Douville, Moffet & Associates), establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 1098 Ogilvie Road and 1178 Cummings Avenue, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department, the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer.
  Carried

21.2.6

Brownfield Grant Application – 18 Hamilton Avenue North

ACS2022-PIE-PS-0043 - Kitchissippi (15) 

CARRIED with Councillor S. Menard dissenting

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  Committee Recommendations
  That Council:

  1. Approve the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant application submitted by Hamilton Avenue Holdings Inc., owner of the property at 18 Hamilton Avenue North, for Property Tax Assistance and Rehabilitation Grant under the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (2015), not to exceed a total of $333,706 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 $283,651 under the Development Charge Deferral Program; and the estimated contribution of $33,957 towards the Municipal Leadership Strategy fund; 
  2. Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development, to execute a Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement with Hamilton Avenue Holdings Inc., establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 18 Hamilton Avenue North, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department, the City Solicitor and the Chief Financial Officer.
  Carried

21.2.7

Brownfield Grant Application – 1335 and 1339 Bank Street

ACS2022-PIE-PS-0042 - Alta Vista (18) 

CARRIED with Councillor S. Menard dissenting

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  Committee Recommendations
  That Council:

  1. Approve the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant application submitted by Lofty Riverside GP Inc., owner of the property at 1335 and 1339 Bank Street, for Property Tax Assistance and Rehabilitation Grant under the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (2015), not to exceed a total of $4,332,150 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 $4,194,025 under the Development Charge Deferral Program; and the estimated contribution of $310,878 towards the Municipal Leadership Strategy fund; 
  2. Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development, to execute a Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement with Lofty Riverside GP Inc., establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 1335 and 1339 Bank Street, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department, the City Solicitor, and the Chief Financial Officer.
  Carried

21.3

Planning Committee Report 63

21.3.1

Application to alter 70 Richmond Road, a property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2022-PIE-RHU-0017 – Kitchissippi (Ward 15)

The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on June 15, 2022.

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Approve the application to alter the Champlain Oil Company Service Station, 70 Richmond Road, according to plans prepared by Hobin Architecture Incorporated, dated January 30, 2022, conditional upon:
     
     1. The applicant providing a Letter of Credit in an amount to be determined through consultation between the applicant and City staff to ensure the protection, conservation, and restoration of the historic building prior to the issuance of a building or demolition permit;
     2. The implementation of the conservation measures as outlined in the Cultural Heritage Impact Statement attached as Document 6, and the Conservation Plan attached as Document 7;
     3. The approval of other required planning applications; and,
     4. The applicant working with Heritage Planning staff to identify interventions required on the south and west facades to facilitate the integration and use of the building as a commercial unit, prior to the issuance of a building permit, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate, and Economic Development.
  2. Delegate the authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department;
  3. Approve the issuance of the heritage permits for each application with a three-year expiry date from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council. 
  Carried

21.3.2

Zoning By-law Amendment – 2385 Tenth Line Road

File No. ACS2022-PIE-PS-0069 - Cumberland (19)

• Committee recommendations

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2385 Tenth Line Road to permit the construction of two stacked townhouse buildings with a total of 33 units, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

21.3.3

Zoning By-law Amendment - 1435 and 1455 Morisset Avenue

File No. ACS2022-PIE-PS-0040 - River (16) 

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1435 and 1455 Morisset Avenue, to permit a low-rise apartment building, as detailed in Documents 2 and 3.

  Carried

21.3.4

Zoning By-law Amendment – 126 York Street and 151 George Street

File No. ACS2022-PIE-PS-0051 - Rideau-Vanier (12)

Item 21.3.4 on the Bulk Consent Agenda was lifted from the Bulk Consent Agenda for consideration as part of the regular Agenda.

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 126 York Street and 151 George Street to permit the construction of a 22-storey hotel and apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried as amended
• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  WHEREAS the proposed text of Document 2 of the report recommends replacing Schedules 74 and 76 of the Zoning By-law; and 

  WHEREAS the Schedules above affect properties other than the subject site; and

  WHEREAS the intention of the report can still be accomplished through exempting the subject site of the provisions of the schedules 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT with respect to Document 2, “Details of Recommended Zoning,” in  report ACS2022-PIE-PS-0051, the following be approved:

  1. Item 2 be replaced with the following: “Amend Part 17, Schedules, by adding new Schedule YYY as shown in Document 3”; 
  2. Add subsections (v.) and (vi.) under Item 3. (b.) as follows: 

  “v. Schedules 74 and 76 do not apply.

  vi. Height maximums are as shown on Schedule YYY.”

  Carried

21.3.5

Zoning By-law Amendment – 706 March Road

File No. ACS2022-PIE-PS-0068 - Kanata North (4)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 706 March Road to permit a retail food store, a multi-tenant commercial building and a drive-through on the site, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

21.3.6

Addressing By-law Update

File No. ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0005 - City Wide

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve amendments to the Addressing By-law, as detailed in Document 1.

  Carried

21.3.7

Pool Enclosure Update

File No. ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0006 - City Wide

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve amendments to the Pool Enclosure By-law (By-law 2013-39), as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

21.4

Transit Commission Report 19

21.4.1

Capital Adjustments and Closing of Projects – Transit Commission

ACS2022-FSD-FSP-0010 - City Wide

• Commission Recommendations
  That Council:

  1. Authorize the closing of capital projects listed in Document 1;
  2. Approve the budget adjustments as detailed in Document 2;
  3. Return to source or (fund) the following balances and eliminate debt authority resulting from the closing of projects and budget adjustments:
     • Transit Capital Supported Reserve: $2,724,153
     • Provincial Gas Tax: $188,877
     • Development Charge Reserve: ($1,731,007)
     • Debt Authority: $152,629
  4. Permit those projects in Document 3 that qualify for closure, to remain open; 
  5. Receive the budget adjustments in Document 4 undertaken in accordance with the Delegation of Authority By-law (No. 2022-29), as amended, as they pertain to capital works; and
  6. Authorize staff to perform the necessary financial adjustments as detailed in Documents 1 and 2.
      
  Carried

21.5

City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions

ACS2022-OCC-OCC-0011 - City-wide

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  Report recommendation

  That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of June 8, 2022, 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 to 6.

  Carried

22.

Disposition of Items Approved by Committees under Delegated Authority

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1. 

  Received

23.

Motion to Adopt Reports

Councillors J. Leiper and C. Curry

24.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

24.1

Councillor L. Dudas

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor L. Dudas
  Seconded by Councillor G. Gower

  WHEREAS the City offers emergency preparedness training for community groups on an ad hoc basis; and

  WHEREAS during the recent storm recovery efforts many groups (community associations, religious groups, businesses, social organizations) wanted to help but did not always know how best to do so; and

  WHEREAS due to the lingering effects of power outages, and the prolonged impacts of the May 2022 storm across the city, there was a need for regular check-ins with impacted residents to ensure they were receiving vital information and supports;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City staff, during emergency situations, provide more specific guidance to help direct community resources to where they are needed most (e.g., donations to the Ottawa Food Bank; distribution of water; checks on neighbours); and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff include lessons learned from this recent storm recovery effort and include them in future emergency preparedness training sessions for community groups and organizations; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff develop as part of these lessons learned, a process to better direct community resources to support City efforts during an emergency. 

  Carried

24.2

Councillor K. Egli

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor K. Egli
  Seconded by Mayor J. Watson

  WHEREAS the severe weather event of May 2022 created conditions of prolonged power outage in many parts of the city; and
  WHEREAS climate change projections suggest that municipalities in Ontario will continue to see more severe storm events on a more frequent basis; and
  WHEREAS there is an inconsistent use of backup generators in multi-unit residential buildings with elevators, as well as at gas stations;
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City staff in Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development, with support from Legal Services and By-law and Regulatory Services, prepare a report on the rules governing requirements for installation and maintenance of backup generators in multi-unit residential buildings with elevators, as well as at gas stations, and identify what regulatory changes would be required to ensure a more consistent and widespread use.

  Carried

24.3

Councillor K. Egli

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

  WHEREAS on January 13, 2022, a catastrophic explosion occurred at 1995 Merivale Road; and 

  WHEREAS due to that catastrophic explosion, six lives were tragically lost. Their names are Rick Bastien, Danny Beale, Kayla Ferguson, Matt Kearney, Etienne Mabiala, and Russ McLellan; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa would be honoured to commemorate the lives of these six people by creating a community space in Merivale Gardens Park, which would include six trees: one for each of the victims; and a plaque; and 

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa does not currently have a policy or guidelines on commemorations of this nature; and  

  WHEREAS Public Works, Parks Maintenance, and Forestry Services can fund the purchase of the commemorative trees and installation costs; and

  WHEREAS the families of Rick Bastien, Danny Beale, Kayla Ferguson, Matt Kearney, Etienne Mabiala, and Russ McLellan have been notified and are supportive of this commemoration; and 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the commemoration in Merivale Gardens Park in memory of those who tragically perished in this explosion; and 
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate plaque be installed to commemorate this tragic event; and
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the production and installation of the plaque and any subsequent event will be funded through the Ward 9 constituency services budget and other costs from the commemoration to be funded by the applicable Departments within existing budgets.

  Carried

24.4

Councillor R. King

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor R. King
  Seconded by Councillor R. Brockington

  WHEREAS the severe derecho storm (equivalent to a category EF2 tornado with winds of up to 190 km/h) that the City of Ottawa experienced on May 21, 2022 extensively damaged the electricity infrastructure of overhead wires serving the City, particularly in areas with dense tree canopy, causing a period of many days of power outage for much of the City; and
  WHEREAS throughout this prolonged power outage, the primary electricity provider within the City, Hydro Ottawa, is commended for working tirelessly and courageously to restore power with all of the resources it could muster, doing what some have characterized as one year’s worth of work in six days; and
  WHEREAS during the power restoration efforts, Hydro Ottawa was repeatedly unable to effectively communicate with its clients to provide timely, accurate and reliable information about where and when power outages would be resolved, particularly on a City ward- or neighbourhood-specific basis in the most affected areas; and
  WHEREAS the residents of the City of Ottawa wish to be assured that similar difficulties in communicating and in providing information will not occur again should there ever be a similar power outage crisis experienced within this City.
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Watson write to the CEO of Hydro Ottawa requesting that Council and the residents of Ottawa be informed of the details of an action plan to:

  1. improve the ability to effectively communicate within the community during a crisis such as this prolonged power outage by providing, timely, accurate and reliable, Ward and neighbourhood-specific information about what, where, and when power outages are being addressed and are expected to be resolved, and be more transparent about the decision criteria in establishing priorities for restorative action;
  2. explore with City staff the possibility of integrating Hydro Ottawa crisis communications with communication systems operated by the City of Ottawa for similar purposes, or Hydro Ottawa using the City’s communication systems during such crises;
  3. accelerate the modernization of the Smart Grid, including enabling predictive tools to provide more accurate and reliable estimations of when area-specific power outages are likely to be resolved;
  4. identify and understand the vulnerabilities and needs for infrastructure improvements to enhance the resiliency of the local power grid, and to provide a timeline for these capital investments; and
  5. improve the logistics planning for contingencies such as this crisis, to muster the necessary resources more quickly and efficiently to undertake power restoration efforts with greater efficacy and timeliness.
  Carried

24.5

Councillor R. Brockington

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor R. Brockington
  Seconded by Councillor M. Luloff

  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 the Commemorative Naming Policy provides an exception allowing Council to assign a commemorative name by resolution, in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001; and
  WHEREAS the late Anita Mitchell (1936-2019) and David (Mitch) Mitchell (1931-present) were long-time residents and volunteers in Hunt Club (River Ward); and
  WHEREAS Ms Mitchell volunteered for many local charities including the Arthritis Society, Meals on Wheels and the St Pat’s Home; and
  WHEREAS the Royal Life Saving Society of Canada recognized Ms Mitchell’s actions in saving the life of a German youth from drowning, while posted to Germany; and
  WHEREAS Mr. Mitchell served in the Royal Canadian Navy, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Commander; and
  WHEREAS Mr. Mitchell has raised over $100,000 for cancer research, served on the Board of the Hunt Club Riverside Park Recreation Association, served at his church, the Church of the Resurrection, Past-President Hylands Curling Club, past manager/coach of various youth softball teams in the community; and 
  WHEREAS the weight room in the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre (River Ward) has been frequented by Mr Mitchell for many years and remains a staple in his daily routine; and
  WHEREAS the Hunt Club Community Association endorses the commemorative naming of the weight room in the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre in memory of the late Anita Mitchell and David Mitchell; and
  WHEREAS the Mitchell Family have been consulted and support this proposal; 
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the weight room, located at Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre, 3320 Paul Anka Drive, be named the “Anita Mitchell and David Mitchell Weight Room”; and
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate plaque be installed displaying the name and including a brief history of the Mitchells’’ contributions; and
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the production and installation of the plaque and associated public event will be funded through the Councillor’s office.
  
  

  Carried

24.6

Councillor R. Brockington

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor R. Brockington
  Seconded by Councillor M. Luloff

  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 the Commemorative Naming Policy provides an exception allowing Council to assign a commemorative name by resolution, in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001; and

  WHEREAS, the late Linda Dodd (1949-2020) was a long-time resident and volunteer in Carlington (River Ward); and

  WHEREAS, Ms. Dodd served on the Carlington Community Association for many years, mainly as Treasurer, but also serving in other capacities; and

  WHEREAS, Ms. Dodd also served as a volunteer with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Canadian National Institute for the Blind, the Arthritis Society and Canadian Cancer Research, earning her the Sovereign Medal for Volunteerism in 2017; and

  WHEREAS, the gazebo in Harrold Place Park was replaced in 2021, and is a focal point in this park for local families; and

  WHEREAS, there is strong support in the community to recognize the memory of Linda Dodd; and
  WHEREAS, the Carlington Community Association endorses the commemorative naming of the Harrold Place Park Gazebo in memory of the late Linda Dodd; and

  WHEREAS the family of Linda Dodd have been consulted and support this proposal;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the gazebo, located at Harrold Place Park, 1 Harrold Place, be named the “Linda Dodd Gazebo”; and

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

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

  Carried

24.7

Councillor G. Darouze

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor G. Darouze
  Seconded by Mayor J. Watson

  WHEREAS; the former Township of Osgoode entered into an agreement with Cartwave Realty Inc. to develop an estate lot subdivision consisting of three phases known as Country Hill Estates; and, 
  WHEREAS the Township maintained an ownership role and shares in the profits from this subdivision; and, 
  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has inherited and maintains the rights and responsibilities of the former township, including profit sharing; and, 
  WHEREAS, the participation as a developer of a residential subdivision is a unique situation; and, 
  WHEREAS the first two phases have been developed and the third phase is in the final stages of the approval process; and, 
  WHEREAS the Subdivision Agreement called for ditches to be constructed with topsoil and grass seed; and, 
  WHEREAS, in 2008, after many of the building lots had been sold, the City formally accepted gravel and stone ditches in the second phase of development in accordance with Ontario Provincial Standard Drawing 205.050 due to rocky conditions and concerns related to potential erosion of topsoil within the ditches; and, 
  WHEREAS this has been a continuous point of contention with the residents of Country Hill Estates; and,  
  WHEREAS, as the owner and developer of this subdivision, the City has a responsibility to these homeowners; and 
  WHEREAS the lots within the third phase have not yet been sold, and will provide revenues to the City as they are sold 
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Staff be directed to implement a compensation funding program for property owners within the second phase of Country Hill Estates to align with the terms of the Subdivision Agreement that would follow the principles outlined in the attached document:

  Country Hill Estates Ditch Compensation Funding Program 
   A total budget of $600,000 to be funded through the City’s sale of surplus land and replenished as part of the profit sharing of future lot sales in Country Hill Estates Phase 3. 
  Funding to be divided equally to homeowners on the basis of frontage on a public street, with 7,022m of ditches, resulting in a compensation of $85/m of frontage 
  Eligible lots will be located between: 7860 to 8120 Iveson Drive (Inclusive), 
  1600 to 1704 Whiteside Way (Inclusive) 
  1599 to 1655 Loney Cres. (Inclusive) 
  1610 to 1627 Ira Morgan Way (Inclusive)  
  Funding to be conditional on a full and final release from the individual property owners, (To be registered on title) with respect any future claims related to the subdivision agreement 
  Property owners will have until December 31, 2022 to request this funding and agree to these terms to be eligible 

   

  Carried
• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor G. Darouze
  Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

  WHEREAS the Subdivision Agreement for Country Hill Estates provided dedication of a 6.59ha park block when it was registered in 1999; and 
  WHEREAS the Subdivision Agreement did not allocate any requirement or funding for the construction of the park; and,
  WHEREAS neither tax nor development charge funding has ever been allocated for the construction of this park; and, 
  WHEREAS local parks are now funded through the developer build model, and,
  WHEREAS the Subdivision Agreement provided that the park block could be sold as long as the funds generated were to be allocated to fund recreation within Osgoode Township; 
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to pursue the further division and rezoning of the park block to create one or more building lots, in keeping with Official Plan Policies, to generate revenue for the construction and development of a park on a smaller retained portion of the park block. 

  Carried

24.8

Councillor G. Gower

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor G. Gower
  Seconded by Councillor K. Egli

  WHEREAS a Little Free Library is a small structure, typically situated near the street curb in a residential neighbourhood, that has become a popular grass-roots trend amongst residents to promote sharing and reading of books in a community setting, free of charge; and,
  WHEREAS in accordance with the City’s Use and Care of Roads By-law and the Encroachment By-law, structures are not permitted in the City’s right-of-way for a variety of reasons including public safety; and,
  WHEREAS structures are also not permitted on private property (ex. front lawns) in residential areas, in accordance with the City’s Zoning By-law; and,
  WHEREAS specific Little Free Libraries have been the subject of concern, with the City having issued a permit under the Encroachment By-law, for a certain period of time; and,
  WHEREAS the permit approach is in essence a temporary, ad hoc solution that warrants further review;
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff in the Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development department, the Public Works department and Emergency and Protective Services to jointly review the feasibility of alternate approaches to permitting Little Free Libraries, while still maintaining the objectives of relevant City by-laws, with a report back to the appropriate Standing Committee in the next Term of Council. 

  Carried

24.9

Councillor J. Leiper

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor J. Leiper
  Seconded by Councillor R. Brockington

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

  WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and
  WHEREAS Keith Brown, at 92 years of age, is a life-long resident of Mechanicsville, born and raised on Stonehurst Avenue across from Laroche Park; and
  WHEREAS Keith is a member of the Mechanicsville Community Association and President of the Laroche Park Community (Sports) Association; and
  WHEREAS the Laroche Park Community (Sports) Association and Keith have annually flooded, maintained, and operated the outdoor rink at Laroche Park since 1984, making Keith the longest serving rink volunteer in the City Outdoor Rink Program; and
  WHEREAS Keith has provided a life's worth of volunteerism and community involvement, operating the Tom Brown Arena concession for nearly 25 years, having coached both hockey and ball hockey for children and youth in the neighbourhood, organized and coordinated community events, youth drop-in activities, hockey events, and so much more; and
  WHEREAS Keith’s community involvement reached beyond the borders of Mechanicsville and the surrounding neighbourhoods. Notably, his decades of volunteer work with the Westboro Legion as an air force veteran during the Korean War. The Westboro Legion also nominated Keith, its Sargent-at-Arms, for the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for organizing the ceremonial tributes for veteran’s funerals, selling poppies, visiting veterans in care at the Pearly Rideau Veterans’ Care Centre, Remembrance Day ceremonies and Legion meetings and social events; and
  WHEREAS, Keith's love and passion for the community of Mechanicsville and Laroche Park is inspirational and has provided numerous benefits for the community at-large; 
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the field house, located at Laroche Park, 51 Stonehurst Avenue, be named the “Keith Brown Community Building”; and
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate plaque be installed displaying the name and including a brief history of Keith Brown’s contributions; and
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the production and installation of the plaque and subsequent event will be funded through the Councillor’s office.

  Carried

24.10

Councillor T. Kavanagh

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor T. Kavanagh
  Seconded by Councillor R. Brockington

  WHEREAS the Covid-19 pandemic has necessitated the redeployment of large numbers of public health personnel, resulting in core public health programs and services being reduced or halted, and 
  WHEREAS due to the pandemic response, public health services related to the care and management of patients covered under Ontario government funded dental plans has been impacted, resulting in long waiting lists for care and significant unknown needs for urgent care, and  
  WHEREAS public health works in partnership with private dental practitioners that were also impacted for the provision of care to patients covered under government funded dental programs, and 
  WHEREAS THE Ontario government has not raised fees paid to dental practitioners for their care since 1998, other than an inflation adjustment in 2009-10, and currently pays fees at approximately 37% of the current Ontario Dental Association Suggested Fee Guide while overheads approximate 65-70%, and  
  WHEREAS it is essential that public health continue to collaborate with the dental community to resolve the urgent need for care for patients under the Ontario government funded dental programs, and 
  WHEREAS there also remains a high need for the Ontario government to reform these programs in consultation with the wider dental community while incorporating international standards and best practices, 
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ottawa City Council request that the Mayor write a letter to the Minister of Health of Ontario with a copy to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) requesting that the Government of Ontario:

  1. Immediately increase funding for all Ontario government funded dental programs to 75% of current Ontario Dental Association Suggested Fee Guide for General Practitioners, and 
  2. Enter into discussion with the Ontario Dental Association on reform of the government funded dental programs to reflect current international standards and best practices for such programs. 

   

  Carried

24.11

Councillor J. Leiper

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor J. Leiper
  Seconded by Councillor C. McKenney

  WHEREAS SoulCity will host the running of youth programming and the associated local access road closure; and
  AND WHEREAS many of the Youth Program activities will be happening outdoors on Lyndale Street between Hinchey Street and Carruthers Street. Activities consist of differing youth activities for the community; and
  AND WHEREAS SoulCity has requested the closure of Lyndale Street from Hinchey Street to Carruthers Street. The road closure will occur each weekday, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The closure may begin on Monday, 27 June 2022 and end on Tuesday, 06 September 2022; and
  AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Roads (2001-260) By-law prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday;
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Lyndale Street from Hinchey Street to Carruthers Street for the Lyndale Youth Programming activities; providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of the Special Events, Traffic Management unit.

  Carried

25.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

25.1

Councillor C. McKenney

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor C. McKenney
  Seconded by Councillor J. Leiper

  That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion so that the Business Improvement Area can make the necessary plans as soon as possible

  WHEREAS Chinese Cuisine & Hospitality Association of Canada will host the annual Ottawa Chinatown Night Market event;

  AND WHEREAS many of the Ottawa Chinatown Night Market activities will be happening outdoors on Somerset Street between Bronson Avenue and Bell Street North. Activities consist of an outdoor food festival to bring fun to the community with food tastings and cultural/musical performances;

  AND WHEREAS the Chinese Cuisine & Hospitality Association of Canada has requested the closure of Somerset Street from Bronson Avenue to Bell Street North from 9:30 a.m. on Friday, 22 July 2022 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, 24 July 2022;

  AND WHEREAS the on-street festival set-up will commence at 9:30 a.m. and the festival will begin operation at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, 22 July 2022;

  AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Roads (2001-260) By-law prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure of Somerset Street between Bronson Avenue and Bell Street North Street for the Ottawa Chinatown Night Market; providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of the Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

  Carried

25.2

Councillor R. Brockington

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor R. Brockington
  Seconded by Councillor T. Tierney

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, so that the Carlington Community Garden may proceed without further delay

  WHEREAS the Carlington Community Garden, one of the largest community gardens in the City, was relocated from the grounds of the Carlington Community Health Centre, due to the multi-year renovation and expansion, to Carlington Park; and

  WHEREAS, this relocation has meant the garden had to start from scratch, with a planned phased-in approach, over many years; and

  WHEREAS Section 37 funds under the Planning Act from a nearby development, which were to finance the expansion of the community garden, are not yet available, such that expansion plans have been put on hold for 2022; and

  WHEREAS, in the interim, the Carlington Community Garden is seeking $5000 in one-time funds from the Ward Councillor to pay for a garden shed at the current location; and

  WHEREAS Community Gardens receive City funding via the Community Gardening Network; and

  WHEREAS the Council Expense Policy provides that Members of Council may make contributions to community organizations, subject to certain restrictions including:

  •    Unless otherwise approved by motion of Council, contributions to individuals, businesses or City funded services and departments are prohibited;

  •    Unless otherwise approved by motion of Council, contributions are limited to 3.5% of the Members annual Constituency Services Budget; and

  WHEREAS the requested contribution can be accommodated within the 2022 overall Ward 16 Constituency Services Budget; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve an exemption to the Council Expense Policy to permit Councillor Brockington to contribute up to $5000 to the Carlington Community Garden from the 2022 Ward 16 Constituency Services Budget; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contribution not be subject to the 3.5% donation limit.  

  Carried

25.3

Councillor M. Fleury

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor M. Fleury
  Seconded by Councillor M. Luloff

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion so that staff may begin their review of this matter without delay

  WHEREAS the Lowertown Community Center at 40 Cobourg St. is a City owned recreation facility in Lowertown; and
      
  WHEREAS the site of the Community Center also includes an adjoining building owned by Le Patro d’Ottawa; and

  WHEREAS the City has leased portions of the Community Centre at 40 Cobourg to Le Patro for several decades with the requirement that the group manage the space as a municipal community center open and available to meet broad community needs at the time; and

  WHEREAS there has been community demand for better access to the community space and recreation programming at the site, to meet current community needs beyond the primary mandate of Le Patro; and

  WHEREAS City community center are generally opened 7 days per week including morning’s on weekend and on evening during the week to maximize use and programming; and

  WHEREAS Lowertown is Ottawa’s lowest income and where many young families continue to request need for sport and recreation spaces; and 

  WHEREAS the City has indicated interest in playing a more active role in making the City space available for community activities and the delivery of City of Ottawa recreation services;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff of the Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department be directed to explore new options, approaches and contractual changes that would facilitate better community access to the City owned portions of the facility, and in particular the gymnasium. 

  Carried
• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor M. Fleury
  Seconded by Councillor J. Leiper

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion so that staff may begin to implement this direction as soon as possible

  WHEREAS the Council-approved ByWard Market Public Realm plan envisions wide pedestrian corridors through the district; and
   
  WHEREAS this plan ensures the ByWard Market remains a unique, pedestrian friendly destination in Ottawa and shifts the perception of the Market from a vehicular-oriented space to one where pedestrians come first by re-thinking the quality of the environment including the urban tree canopy, seating, lighting and paving, and how the spaces of the Market can be interesting and active throughout the year; and
   
  WHEREAS in the ByWard Market, the City and the community wish to continue to improve sidewalk spaces to meet the accessibility needs and go beyond minimum clearway standards; and
   
  WHEREAS it is imperative to find the right balance of animated streets through outdoor dining with the goal of a robust pedestrian network; and
   
  WHEREAS the Patio Innovation program of the last two years has provided the opportunity to try new ways for restaurants to provide outdoor dining; and
   
  WHEREAS the ByWard Market is home to approximately 50% of the City’s ROW patio permits;
   
  WHEREAS Council has designated in the new Official Plan the ByWard Market as a Special Economic District and a high-level design priority area which should have the highest level of public realm;
   
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that on-street “streetside spots” be the outdoor ROW patio preference for the district developed through a block by block strategy, and informed by technical and safety considerations that may prevent their use in some situations; and
   
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff be directed to explore a partnership with Ottawa Markets whereby beginning in 2023 they would partner with the City on the administration of the patio program within the ByWard Market and develop and implement a ByWard Market patio standard with enhanced beautification and curation requirements;  and
   
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should an arrangement for 2023 be feasible that the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development, be delegated the authority to enter into this agreement with Ottawa Markets and report out on its terms to Council via memorandum.

  Carried

26.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

26.1

Councillor J. Leiper

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

WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and
WHEREAS In 1987, Dovercourt Recreation Association took on the management role of the new Dovercourt Recreation Centre, through a service agreement with the City of Ottawa; and 
WHEREAS John Rapp joined Dovercourt as Executive Director in 1992; and
WHEREAS John believed that the Dovercourt Recreation Centre is a model for future community and recreation centres, as Community partnerships play a large role in enhancing and augmenting programs and services; and
WHEREAS John worked tireless to develop programs and services to meet community needs and to bring innovation and inclusivity to Dovercourt’s programs and services; and
WHEREAS After 30 years at the helm, John Rapp recently retired as Executive Director of Dovercourt Recreation Centre; and
WHEREAS on May 29, 2022, Dovercourt Recreation Centre recognized Mr. Rapp’s contribution by announcing their intent to rename the Dovercourt Pool, the “John Rapp Pool”; and
WHEREAS the City recognizes the extensive contributions John has made to his community and to the people of Ottawa and wishes to formalize the naming though the Council approved Commemorative Naming program; 
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Dovercourt Pool, located at 411 Dovercourt Aveune be named the “John Rapp Pool”.

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor J. Leiper
  Seconded by Councillor T. Kavanagh

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

  WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and
  WHEREAS In 1987, Dovercourt Recreation Association took on the management role of the new Dovercourt Recreation Centre, through a service agreement with the City of Ottawa; and 
  WHEREAS John Rapp joined Dovercourt as Executive Director in 1992; and
  WHEREAS John believed that the Dovercourt Recreation Centre is a model for future community and recreation centres, as Community partnerships play a large role in enhancing and augmenting programs and services; and
  WHEREAS John worked tireless to develop programs and services to meet community needs and to bring innovation and inclusivity to Dovercourt’s programs and services; and
  WHEREAS After 30 years at the helm, John Rapp recently retired as Executive Director of Dovercourt Recreation Centre; and
  WHEREAS on May 29, 2022, Dovercourt Recreation Centre recognized Mr. Rapp’s contribution by announcing their intent to rename the Dovercourt Pool, the “John Rapp Pool”; and
  WHEREAS the City recognizes the extensive contributions John has made to his community and to the people of Ottawa and wishes to formalize the naming though the Council approved Commemorative Naming program; 
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Dovercourt Pool, located at 411 Dovercourt Aveune be named the “John Rapp Pool”.

26.2

Councillor M. Fleury

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor M. Fleury
  Seconded by Councillor R. King

  WHEREAS Recreation, Cultural, and Facility Services are working on redevelopment plans for Bingham Park;

  WHEREAS The Community and Ward 12 Councillor are planning a significant park renewal investment through CIL for Bingham park

  WHEREAS The utility boxes, in the park, which is the road ROW have increased over the last number of year, which is not desirable as Rideau-Vanier is the community with the least park space in all wards in Ottawa

  WHEREAS there are a number of existing utility pedestals clustered along the Cathcart Street right of way adjacent to the park near the corner of Cathcart Street and Dalhousie Street;

  WHEREAS there is a desire to improve the aesthetics of this section of Cathcart Street by limiting the future potential for more utility pedestals;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to initiate the statutory process to close that portion of Cathcart Street (Dalhousie St.-Gilberte Paquette Ave.) between the inside edge of the sidewalk and the existing limits of Bingham Park encompassing the existing utility pedestals;

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this road closure planning application, as it is a benefit to the park, to be funded through Cash in Lieu of Parkland in the amount of $6,000.

27.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

27.1

Three Readings

2022-197.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the permitting and regulation of vacant buildings and vacant lands. 
2022-198.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2010-211 respecting the securing of accessory buildings on vacant property.
2022-199.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2013-416 respecting the regulation of vacant buildings and vacant lands. 
2022-200.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Blanding Street, terrasse Hitzlay Terrace and plateau Loggerhead Heights on Plan 4M-1685 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
2022-201.    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.
2022-202.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (rue Canoe Street).
2022-203.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Nicolls Island Road).
2022-204.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close part of the road allowance known as Berry Side Road between Kerwin Road and Constance Lake Road, City of Ottawa.
2022-205.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at voie Gartersnake Way, avenue Paakanaak Avenue on Plan 4M-1698 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
2022-206.    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 1435 and 1455 Morisset Avenue.
2022-207.    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 126 York Street and 151 George Street. 
2022-208.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Richmond Road / Westboro Secondary Plan of Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase maximum building heights and add site-specific policies to lands known municipally as 70 Richmond Road and 376 Island Park Drive.
2022-209.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 70 Richmond Road and 376 Island Park Drive.
2022-210.    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 2385 Tenth Line Road. 
2022-211.    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 706 March Road.
2022-212.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 982 and 986 Frances Street. 
2022-213.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 311 Somerset Street West and 234 and 236 O'Connor Street.
2022-214.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at place Arinto Place, croissant Anciano Crescent, chemin Montelena Road, cercle San Felice Circle, ruelle Amico Lane, avenue Monticello Avenue, côte Arbia Ridge, terrasse Allegrini Terrace on Plan 4M-1701 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
2022-215.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 2046 and 2050 Scott Street and 295, 297, 299 and 301 Ashton Avenue.
2022-216.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from part of the lands known municipally as 6431 Ottawa Street.

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx

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

  Carried

28.

Confirmation By-law

Councillors J. Leiper and C. Curry

• Motion No. 2022-79-xx
  Moved by Councillor J. Leiper
  Seconded by Councillor C. Curry

  That the following by-law be read and passed:

  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 22 June 2022.

  Carried

29.

Inquiries

29.1

Councillor C.A. Meehan (OCC 22-08)

Request that Dr. Etches and Ottawa Public Health along with the Director of Long-Term Care, determine the status of conditions in municipally operated and private long-term care homes and retirement homes in Ottawa.  What issues exist, if any, in terms of COVID responses, isolation frequency (when lockdowns are required), overall staffing levels, changes in full time and part time staff, assessment of feeding routines, preparedness for power outages, air conditioning, etc.  We need to know the issues if we are to address them. Our more vulnerable need us to be paying attention.

30.

Adjournment

Councillors J. Leiper and C. Curry

The meeting adjourned at 1:45 pm.