Ottawa City Council

Minutes

Meeting #:

38

Date:

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Time:

10:00 A.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Location:

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

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1.

Call to order and moment of reflection

The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on Wednesday, 12 June 2024 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Mayor, Mark Sutcliffe, presided over the meeting from Council Chambers with some Members attending in person and the remaining Members participating remotely by Zoom.

Mayor Sutcliffe led Council in a moment of reflection. 

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.

National Anthem

Councillor W. Lo

4.

Announcements / Ceremonial Activities

5.

Roll Call

All Members of Council were present except ___________ .

6.

Confirmation of Minutes

6.1

Minutes of the Council meeting of 29 May 2024

• Carried

7.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

No Declarations of Interest were filed. 

8.

Other communications received

The communications were received.

8.1

Responses to Inquiries

8.1.1

OCC 2024-04 - Vacant Unit Tax

9.

Regrets

No regrets were filed. 

10.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Motion No. 2024 - 38-xx
  Moved by J. Bradley
  Seconded by D. Hill

  That the report from the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation entitled “Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC)”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 14; Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 15: Transit Commission and Light Rail Sub-Committee Joint Report 2 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of May 29, 2024” be received and considered.
  
  

  Carried

11.

Ottawa Community Housing Corporation

11.1

Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC)

ACS2024-OCC-OCH-0001

• Report recommendation(s)

  1. That the 2023 Annual Report of the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) as described in this report and attached as Document 1, be received; and
  2. That the signed audited financial statements of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) for the year 2023, as described in this report and attached as Document 2, be received; and
  3. That the appointment of Jonathan Byrd to the Board of Directors of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) as a Community Member for a term of three (3) years expiring at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of OCHC in 2027 as described in this report and attached as Document 3, be approved; and
  4. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa as shareholder of OCHC setting forth the resolutions approved by City Council.
  Carried

12.

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 14

12.1

Motion - Councillor Brown - Living Snow Fence Pilot Program

ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0060 - City Wide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve that the City engage with the RVCA and other conservation authorities to design a living snow fence grant program for rural Ottawa on a pilot basis with the goal of delivering this program during 2025; and 

  1. that the program be designed and structured in such a way as to compensate landowners for allowing for trees, shrubs, and other natural features to be planted on their property so as to provide for a living snow fence and some natural habitat space; and 
  2. that compensation provided to landowners be set at a rate that is appropriate given the costs of forgoing the land’s productive use; and 
  3. that benefiting properties be eligible for a maximum of $15,000 per property followed by an annual land retirement payment consistent with the corn row fencing program at 2.5 times market value of unharvested crops for a minimum of 10 years; and 
  4. that the program be structured in such a way that the City will be responsible for covering program costs and the conservation authorities will administer the program (including with respect to grant allocation, planting, and maintaining new features) on behalf of the City; and 
  5. that, prior to pilot program implementation, staff be  directed to survey how other municipalities throughout Canada operate similar programs so as to use lessons from those municipalities when designing the pilot; and
  6. that initial funding for this pilot project be drawn from existing funding under the Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program; and
  7. that staff be directed to engage with a wide a range of government and non-governmental partners, including organizations such as ALUS, in order to secure additional funding for the program; and 
  8. that City staff report back to Council through the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee on lessons learned from the pilot in Q4 2025; and 
  9. that as part of this report, staff recommend whether the living snow fence pilot program should be expanded into a permanent City program.
     
  Carried

13.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 15

13.1

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

File No: ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0009 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s), as amended

  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 increase debt authority resulting from the closing of projects and budget adjustments:
     • General revenue: $417,000
     • Tax, Rate and other supported reserves: $22,198,304
     • Transit Capital reserve commitment release: $105,946,011
     • Development Charge reserves: $3,960,514
     • Debt Authority: ($103,038,758)
  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 2023-067, 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; and
  7. Approve that $80,000 be transferred from the $981,512.39 in City Wide Capital Reserve Funds to the Parks Asset Management Budget for 2024.
  Carried

13.2

2024 Tax and Rate Operating and Capital Budget Q1 Status

File No: ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0008 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Receive this report and documents 1 to 4 for information
  2. Approve to increase the Paramedic Service Central Ambulance Communication Centre (CACC) base budget for the provision of dispatch services which is 100% funded by the Province.
  Carried

13.3

2023 Procurement Year in Review

File No: ACS2024-FCS-PRO-0001 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council receive this report for information.

  Received

13.4

Ᾱdisōke Project Update

File No: ACS2024-IWS-IS-001 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council receive this report for information.

  Received

13.5

2023 Report on French Language Services

File No: ACS2024-OCC-GEN-0010 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That City Council:

  1. Receive this report for information.
  2. Approve the 2024 Departmental French Language Services Operational Plans as described in this report and set out in Document 1.
  Carried

13.6

100 Constellation Drive – Option to Purchase 

File No: ACS2024-SI-HSI-0003 - College (8)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council delegate authority to the Interim Director, Housing Solutions, and Investment Services Branch of the Strategic Initiatives Department to:

  1. Exercise an option to purchase 100 Constellation Drive, a 6.88-hectare site (17 acres), which includes a 387,629 square foot building described in Document 1 as Parcels 1 and 2.
  2. On February 28, 2026, the end of the Lease for the Option Lands, complete the purchase of the Option Lands, from Arnon Corporation, for the purchase price of $10,000,000 plus additional costs equal to the unamortized balance of capital expenditures (if any) and applicable closing costs estimated at $2,200,000.
  3. Negotiate, finalize, execute and amend as needed such notices, documents, agreements and instruments as necessary regarding exercising the Option to Purchase and the Purchase of the Option Lands. 
  Carried

14.

Joint Transit Commission and Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 2

14.1

Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project

File No. ACS 2024- TSD-RCP-0003 – City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council receive this report for information.

  Received

15.

Bulk Consent Agenda

15.1

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 14

15.1.1

Tompkins Diversion Municipal Drain – Appointment of Engineer

ACS2024-IWS-WL-0005 - Osgoode (20)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng of Robinson Consultants Inc. as the Engineer of record to prepare a report under Section 78(1) of the Drainage Act to inform Council on the current status of the Tompkins Diversion Municipal Drain and whether one or more of the projects listed under subsection 78(1.1) is required for the better use, maintenance or repair of the drainage works or lands or roads.

  Carried

15.1.2

Blaser Municipal Drain – Appointment of Engineer

ACS2024-IWS-WL-0004 - Osgoode (20)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng of Robinson Consultants Inc. as the Engineer of record to prepare a report under Section 8(1) of the Drainage Act in response to a petition received under Section 4 of the Drainage Act, as described in this report.

  Carried

15.2

Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 15

15.2.1

2023 Investments, Endowment, and Other Treasury Activities

File No: ACS2024-FCS-FIN-0005 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council: 

  1. Receive the results of the City’s investments for 2023, as required by Ontario Regulation 438/97 as amended, Section 8(1), and the City of Ottawa Investment Policy; 
  2. Approve the recommended annual Sinking Fund Levy reduction of $300 thousand; 
  3. Receive the 2023 Long-Term and Short-Term debt summary; 
  4. Receive the staff update on the migration to the Prudent Investment Regime for funds not immediately required.
  5. Receive the Treasury Services Contracts report as required by Delegation of Authority By law 2023-067 Schedule B, section 15(2)
  Carried

15.2.2

Lease Financing Agreements 2023

File No: ACS2024-FCS-FIN-0004 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council receive this report on outstanding Lease Financing Agreements as of 31 December 2023 as required by Ontario Regulation 653/05 and the City’s Administration of Capital Financing and Debt Policy.

  Received

15.3

City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions

15.3.1

Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of May 29, 2024

File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0061 - City-wide

• Report Recommendation

  That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of May 29, 2024, 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 Document 1.

  Carried

16.

In Camera Items

16.1

Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates

To be considered in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2022-410), Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and to provide a briefing related to the in camera item with respect to Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates.  

As the content of the in camera update contains information pertaining to the legal aspects of the subject matter, the material falls within the exception contemplated by Subsections 13(1)(e) and (f) of City Council’s Procedure By-Law. As such, this matter will not be reported out.

Council resolved in camera at 11:24 am

In Camera Session

In Council (Open Session)

Council resumed in open session at 2:16 p.m.

Upon resuming in open session, Mayor Sutcliffe advised that Council just met in camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2022-410), Subsection 13(1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Council received a briefing on Light Rail Transit (LRT) - Legal Updates.

During the closed session, no votes were taken other than procedural motions and/or directions to staff. 

• Motion No. 2024 - 38-xx
  Moved by J. Bradley
  Seconded by D. Hill

  BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose in order to receive a briefing related to the in camera item with respect to to Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates.  

  Carried

17.

Disposition of Items Approved by Committees under Delegated Authority

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

  Received

18.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• Motion No. 2024 - 38-xx
  Moved by J. Bradley
  Seconded by D. Hill

  That the report from the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation entitled “Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC)”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 4; Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 15; Transit Commission and Light Rail Sub-Committee Joint Report 2 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of May 29, 2024” be received and adopted as amended. 

  Carried

19.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

19.1

Partial Closure of Cooper Street for the for the Centretown Community Health Centre 55th Anniversary Street Party

• Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by J. Leiper

  WHEREAS Centretown Community Health Centre will host the Centretown Community Health Centre 55th Anniversary Street Party event;

  AND WHEREAS the Centretown Community Health Centre 55th Anniversary Street Party offers a food truck, games and activities for kids and seating to chat.

  WHEREAS The Centretown Community Health Centre 55th Anniversary Street Party is to occur on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

  WHEREAS Cooper Street between Kent Street and Bank Street is required to be closed to accommodate the event and setup; and

  WHEREAS the on-street event set-up will commence at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, and the event will begin operation at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024; and

  WHEREAS the event take-down will commence at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024;

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

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Cooper Street between Kent Street and Bank Street from 2:00 p.m.to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 for the Centretown Community Health Centre 55th Anniversary Street Party, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

  Carried

19.2

Closure of part of Lyon Street for Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group After School Block Party

• Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by R. Brockington

  WHEREAS Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group will host the annual After-School Block Party event;
  WHEREAS the After-School Block Party offers carnival games and a couple inflatable attractions (bounce castle). Event is an end of school year party for the after-school program; and

  WHEREAS The After-School Block Party is to occur on Wednesday, June 19, 2024; and

  WHEREAS Lyon Street between Third Avenue to Second Avenue is required to be closed to accommodate the event and setup; and

  WHEREAS the on-street event set-up will commence at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, and the event will begin operation at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024; and

  WHEREAS the event take-down will commence at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2024;

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

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Lyon Street between Third Avenue to Second Avenue from 2:00 p.m.to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 for the After-School Block Party, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

  Carried

19.3

Closure of part of Lyon Street for Glebe Montessori School End of Year BBQ

• Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by R. Brockington

  WHEREAS Glebe Montessori School will host the annual Glebe Montessori School End of Year BBQ 2024 event; and

  WHEREAS the Glebe Montessori School End of Year BBQ 2024 offers games, kids’ activities, and a on street BBQ. Event is an end of the school year party; and

  WHEREAS The Glebe Montessori School End of Year BBQ 2024 is to occur on Thursday, June 20, 2024; and

  WHEREAS Lyon Street South between Glebe Avenue and First Avenue is required to be closed to accommodate the event and setup; and

  WHEREAS the on-street event set-up will commence at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, and the event will begin operation at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024; and

  WHEREAS the event take-down will commence at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024;

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

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Lyon Street South between Glebe Avenue and First Avenue from 11:00 a.m.to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024 for the Glebe Montessori School End of Year BBQ 2024, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

  Carried

20.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

20.1

Road Closure – Algonquin College Graduation

• Motion No. 2024 - 38-xx
  Moved by G. Gower
  Seconded by C. Kelly

  That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

  WHEREAS Algonquin College will host the Algonquin College Graduation event at the Canadian Tire Centre; and

  WHEREAS the main parking areas for events at Canadian Tire Centre are directly across Frank Finnigan Way and entry is normally made across the roadway; and

  WHEREAS The Algonquin College Graduation is to occur on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 through Friday, June 21, 2024; and

  WHEREAS Frank Finnigan Way from Cyclone Taylor Boulevard to Palladium Drive is required to be closed to accommodate safe and expeditious entry to the event; and

  WHEREAS the road closure will commence each day at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Thursday, June 20, 2024, and Friday, June 21, 2024; and

  WHEREAS the road closure will commence at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024; and

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

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Frank Finnigan Way from Cyclone Taylor Boulevard to Palladium Drive each day from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Thursday, June 20, 2024 and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, for the Algonquin College Graduation providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Traffic Services.

  Carried

20.2

Italian Festival – Closure of Preston Street from Carling Avenue to Somerset Street West

• Motion No. 2024 - 38-xx
  Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by R. Brockington

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

  WHEREAS the Preston Street Business Improvement Area (BIA) will host the annual Italian Festival;

  AND WHEREAS many of the Italian Festival activities will be happening outdoors on Preston Street between Carling Avenue and Somerset Street West. Activities consist of outdoor on-street patios, Italian car displays, and various other forms of entertainment. 

  AND WHEREAS the BIA has requested the closure of Preston Street from Carling Avenue to Somerset Street West. The road closure will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, 14 June 2024 and end at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, 17 June 2024. The road will re-open each morning at 1:00 a.m., and re-close at 9:00 a.m. each day. 

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

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Preston Street from Carling Avenue to Somerset Street West. The Preston Street road closure will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, 14 June 2024 and end at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, 17 June 2024 with nightly re-openings; providing the event meets the requirements, conditions, and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

  Carried

20.3

Closure of City right of way in support of a new Mid-size Performance Venue

• Motion No. 2024 - 38-xx
  Moved by M. Luloff
  Seconded by S. Plante

  WHEREAS the National Capital Commission is undertaking due diligence with a potential Lessee (Live Nation Canada) that requires a time sensitive response from the City;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure Be Suspended to permit the introduction of the following motion;

  WHEREAS City Council has directed through its approval of the Nightlife Economy Action Plan (Recommendation 10) to identify opportunities to support the establishment of new mid-size venues for events and live music;

  AND WHEREAS the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan, City Strategic Plan, and ByWard Market Public Realm Plan prioritize the revitalization of downtown and the ByWard Market;

  AND WHEREAS the National Capital Commission is under contract with Live Nation Canada to establish a new 2500 seat performance venue at 47-57 Rideau Street;

  AND WHEREAS as part of the operations of the proposed venue, Live Nation Canada requires exclusive loading space to facilitate site logistics and have identified a portion of the paid parking area within George Street (9 parking spaces) that abuts the proposed performance venue as the desirable location;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the surface of the right of way described as being part of George Street containing an area of approximately 434.1 square metres and shown on Schedule A be closed;

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff be directed to bring forward the appropriate road closure by-law once confirmation is received that the National Capital Commission has signed its Agreement with Live Nation Canada;

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff be directed to negotiate a lease with Live Nation Canada for the exclusive use of the of the subject lands at a value that is equivalent to the loss of City parking revenue generated at the subject site, in addition to the following requirements:

  • A legal survey and site plan delineating the proposed loading area and changes to the right-of-way.
  • All necessary City permits (road cut, municipal consent, heritage) are obtained.
  • The tenant shall be responsible for all applicable property taxes assessed on the subject property.
  • Reasonable improvements to the Sussex Ave. and George Street frontage by Live Nation Canada and the National Capital Commission, to be defined in the lease, to ensure pedestrian connectivity, tour bus loading/unloading, accessibility, and quality public realm (e.g. fencing, lighting, and street trees)
  • Insurance and indemnification.
  • Annual cost escalation of the lease based on future parking policy or rate changes.
  • A termination clause to end the lease with Live Nation Canada, should its lease with the NCC be cancelled. 

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the section of the City’s Leasing Policy that requires a notice of the available space be provided to the public and the provision in the Notice By-law requiring notice on the City’s website of a road closing be waived;

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proceeds of the lease be returned to Parking Services.

  Carried

21.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

21.1

Meet Me on Main Street Marionville 2024

• Moved by G. Darouze
  Seconded by D. Brown

  WHEREAS The Meet Me on Main Street Marionville 2024 is an outdoor street market/networking event where residents in the area can come walk around and enjoy craft breweries, delicious food and live entertainment; and

  WHEREAS The Meet Me on Main Street Marionville 2024 is to occur on Wednesday, July 3, 2024; and

  WHEREAS Gregoire Road between Marionville Road and 145 M north of Marionville Road is required to be closed to accommodate the festival and on-street festival set-up; and

  WHEREAS the on-street festival set-up will commence at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 and the festival will begin operation at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024; and

  WHEREAS the on-street festival take-down will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 and continue until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

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

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Gregoire Road between Marionville Road and 150 M north of Marionville Road from 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 for the Meet Me on Main Street Marionville 2024, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

21.2

Rat Pest Control

• Moved by L. Johnson
  Seconded by W. Lo

  WHEREAS the population of rats in the City of Ottawa has increased due to factors like climate change, loss of habitat, and construction; and

  WHEREAS lethal rat bait poisons can be ineffective due to rats learning what products to avoid; and

  WHEREAS rat bait can poison other, non-targeted animals like squirrels; and

  WHEREAS rat bait can cause secondary poisoning through the ingestion of poisoned rats, harming owls, ravens, cats, dogs, foxes, and others; and

  WHEREAS rats can breed when very young and throughout the year, with females capable of producing litters of up to twelve pups every three weeks. This means that a pair of rats can result in up to 2,000 descendants in one year; and

  WHEREAS products that reduce rat fertility have been found successful in other cities including San Francisco and Washington, D.C. and are being trialled in New York City, and do not harm non-targeted species; and

  WHEREAS a rat fertility product called Evolve Soft Bait has been submitted to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, a division of Health Canada, for consideration and possible licensing;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor write to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency stating that the City of Ottawa supports the consideration of humane rat fertility reduction baits and requests that the Agency prioritize this review; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this motion and the letter be sent to the federal Minister of Health, Ottawa Members of Parliament, and to all Ontario municipalities.

21.3

Demolition Control – 22 Ladouceur Street

• Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by A. Troster

  WHEREAS the building on the parcel of land known as 22 Ladouceur Street is owned by the City of Ottawa, and;

  WHEREAS the City will be demolishing the building as soon as approvals are in place to allow for the expansion of Armstrong Park in 2025 and; 

  WHEREAS the site is subject to a Demolition Control application and the normal approval process under demolition control could unduly delay the project and restrict meeting the timelines for tendering the project; and

  WHEREAS, by waiving demolition control approval, the City will not receive $5,339.42 (includes $1,028.00 Legal Fee + HST) which is the fee associated with a demolition control application; and

  WHEREAS the site would still be subject to a demolition permit;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council waive demolition control approval and associated demolition control fees, to allow the City to proceed directly to seeking a demolition permit for the building on 22 Ladouceur Street.

21.4

Public Promotion of Dogs-Only Swimming at City-run Wading & Outdoor Pools

• Motion No. 2024 - 38-xx
  Moved by C. Kitts
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  WHEREAS allowing dogs to swim in certain city-run wading pools at the end of the day, typically while the pools are being drained and humans are no longer using the pools, has been a popular and well-received initiative that has primarily been shared locally; and

  WHEREAS Ottawa Public Health has reviewed this activity from a public health perspective and advised on appropriate restrictions; and

  WHEREAS certain parks have faced opposition to dog-only swimming in the past, and a formalized approach would provide clarity to residents in terms of designated end-of-day opportunities at locations for such activities; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to compile and post on Ottawa.ca an official list of wading pools allowing for dog-only swims during the drain period at each site, with information also being posted at each wading offering the service and provided to Councillor’s offices, starting this summer 2024; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, similar to the City’s current practice at Bearbrook deep water outdoor pool to allow for a dog-only swims at the end of the last day of the summer operating season, staff be directed to explore opportunities to expand this practice to additional outdoor deep water pools without reducing services to clients or incurring significant additional costs; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this be proposed as a pilot for two years, with a review and report back to Community Services Committee at the end of the 2026 season to assess its success and make recommendations for the future.

22.

Notice of Intent

• Notice of Intent from Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. to hold the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder at the City Council meeting scheduled for June 25, 2024.
• Notice of Intent from Marchés d’Ottawa Markets Municipal Services Corporation to hold its annual Meeting of the Member during the City Council meeting of June 25, 2024.

23.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

23.1

Three Readings

• Motion No. 2024 - 38-xx

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

   

  2024-279 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish and regulate Ottawa Fire Services and to repeal By-law No. 2009-319.

  2024-280 A by-law to repeal By-law No. 2024-235 of the City of Ottawa.

  2024-281 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.

  2024-282 A bylaw of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.

  2024-283 A by-law to partially repeal By-law No. 2024-243 of the City of Ottawa.

  2024-284 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at ruelle Peony Lane, terrasse Kenabeek Terrace, rue Big Dipper Street, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

  2024-285 A By-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2022 – 62, a by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for the extension and modifications to the existing East Savage Municipal Drain in Lot 17, Concession IX, Lots 11 to 17, concession X, Lots 11 to 7, Concession XI, Cumberland Ward, former Township of Cumberland, Lot 1, Concession V, Cumberland Ward, former Township of Gloucester, and Lot 1 Concession IV, Innes Ward, former Township of Gloucester in the City of Ottawa and to repeal By-law No. 1623 of the former Township of Cumberland.

  Carried

24.

Confirmation By-law

• Motion No. 2024 - 38-xx
  Moved by J. Bradley
  Seconded by D. Hill

  That the following by-law be read and passed:

  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 12 June 2024.

  Carried

25.

Inquiries

25.1

A. Troster - Municipal Economic Grants 

Councillor A. Troster - Inquiry OCC 2024-06

During ongoing ward-level consultations with small business owners, Business Improvement Associations and other economic partners, stakeholders have expressed interest in how Ottawa’s economic development grants compare to other Canadian municipalities. While legislation governing municipalities will vary province to province, this intent is to understand how many grants exist that are both exclusively directed to economic development and municipally funded, including the selection process for qualifying grants. 

Can staff please respond to the following questions: 

1. Does Ottawa offer a similar number of grants for the purpose of economic development compared to other Canadian municipalities?
2. Are there any plans to expand the number of grants offered for the purpose of economic development?
3. How many grants for the purpose of economic development do we offer that explicitly target equity seeking groups?
4. Do the grants offered for the purpose of economic development incorporate equity seeking groups to the same degree as other Canadian municipalities?
5. What selection criteria exist for grants offered for the purpose of economic development?  How do these criteria compare to grants offered in other Canadian municipalities?

26.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 2:33 pm.

• Motion No. 2024 - 38-xx
  Moved by J. Bradley
  Seconded by D. Hill

  That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 12 June 2024 be adjourned.

  Carried