OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL
DISPOSITION 78
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
10:00 AM
The meeting was held in Andrew S. Haydon Hall and by Electronic
Participation in accordance with Section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as
amended, and the Procedure By-law (2021-24), as amended.
Note: Please
note that the recorded votes and dissents contained in this Disposition are to
be considered DRAFT until the Minutes of the meeting are confirmed by Council.
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That Council
receive the attached report for information.
RECEIVED
REPORT
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. That
the 2021 Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) Annual Report as described
in this report and set out in Document 1 be received; and
2. That
the signed audited Financial Statements of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation
(OCHC) for the year 2021 as described in this report and set out in Document 2
be received; and
3. That
Ernst and Young be confirmed by the Shareholder as the Auditors of Ottawa
Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) for 2021-2025, as described in this report
and set out in in Document 3; and
4. That
the reappointment of Brendan Lawlor to the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation
(OCHC) Board of Directors as Community Members for terms of three (3) years,
expiring at the 2025 OCHC Annual General Meeting (AGM) as described in this report
and set out in Document 4 be approved; and
5. That
the reappointment of Girum Simmie to the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation
(OCHC) Board of Directors as a Community Member for terms of three (3) years,
expiring at the 2025 OCHC Annual General Meeting (AGM) as described in this
report and set out in Document 5 be approved; and
6. That
the appointment of Tracy Albert and Adrian Larose to the Ottawa Community
Housing Corporation (OCHC) Board of Directors as a Community Member for terms
of three (3) years, expiring at the 2025 OCHC Annual General Meeting (AGM) as
described in this report and set out in Document 6 be approved; and
7. 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 out the resolutions
approved by City Council.
CARRIED
REPORT RECOMMENDATION(S)
That Council receive this report for information.
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RECEIVED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve the applications to demolish 197
and 201 Wilbrod Street, conditional upon:
a. That until the time of the construction
of a replacement building, the registered Owner shall landscape the property
to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning, Real Estate and
Economic Development Department. The registered Owner shall prohibit the use
of the property for other interim uses and maintain the property in
accordance with the Property Standards By-law;
2. Approve the issuance of the heritage
permit for each application with a two-year expiry date from the date of
issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
3. Exempt the subject properties (197 and
201 Wilbrod Street) from the requirements of the Demolition Control By-law,
2012 (2012-377).
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CARRIED
COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED
That Council approve:
1. The
proposed Vacant Property By-law as described in this report and in the
general form set out in Document 1, and 2 full-time equivalents in By-law and
Regulatory Services to enforce and administer the Vacant Property By-law, to
be funded on a cost-recovery basis from permit fees, as further described in
this report; and,
2.
Amendments to the Property Standards By-law (By-law 2013-416, as
amended) to address pest control, grading and drainage, and foliage standards
for vacant properties, as further described in this report and in the general
form of Document 2,
3.
Amendments to the Board Up By-law (By-law 2010-211) to address the
unauthorized occupancy of accessory structures, as further described in this
report and in the general form of Document 3,
4. that clause (c)
of Subsection 7(2) of the proposed Vacant Property By-law be replaced with
the following:
(c) When a building has
become vacant due to the owner being in care in a hospital, hospice,
long-term care facility, assisted living residence, or home for special care,
and such building was the principal residence of the owner immediately prior
to being in care, the owner shall be exempt from the permit fee, as specified
in Schedule A, for a maximum period of two (2) years following the commencement
of vacancy,
5. that the
proposed Vacant Property By-law be amended to require the owner to maintain
civic numbering on the vacant building or vacant land in accordance with the
requirements of the Addressing By-law, by:
a. adding the following
definition to Section 1 of the proposed by-law; “Addressing By-law” means the
Addressing By-law of the City of Ottawa (By-law No. 2014-78), as amended, or
any successor by-law thereto; and
b. adding to Section
18 of the proposed by-law, the following subsection:
(4) No owner shall fail
to maintain civic numbering on the vacant building or vacant land in
accordance with the Addressing By-law,
6. that the proposed
Vacant Property By-law be amended by:
a. Adding the
following subsection to Section 4 with respect to permits for vacant property
in registered plans of subdivision:
(5) Notwithstanding
subsection (1), the owner of more than one vacant block or lot on a plan of
subdivision registered on or after January 1, 2001, may obtain one permit for
all vacant lots and blocks owned by that owner within that subdivision, other
than those lots and blocks for which an occupancy permit has been issued.
b. Adding the
following item to Schedule “A” of the by-law:
Additional subdivision lot $25 per block 1 year or block
fee or lot
7. that the proposed
Vacant Property By-law be amended by adding an exclusion in subsection 7(1)
for lands located in a plan of subdivision that are reserved as future school
sites or park locations.
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CARRIED with Councillor J. Harder dissenting.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED
That Council approve:
1.
a taxicab tariff (meter rate) increase of 10%, as detailed in
Document 3, to take effect June 11, 2022, and;
2.
amendments to the Vehicle-for-Hire By-law (2016-272, as amended) to
provide for commercial general liability insurance of not less than $2,000,000.00
required for taxicab brokers, taxicab plate holders, limousine service
licensees and private transportation companies, to take effect November 1,
2022, and to delegate the authority to the Director of By-law and Regulatory
Services to prepare the necessary amending by-law to take effect upon enactment.
3. to delegate
authority to the Chief License Inspector to permit standard and accessible
taxi plate holders to license vehicles that are up to seven (7) model years
of age, where the model year of the vehicle is not included in the vehicle
age calculation, provided the vehicles meet the taxicab vehicle requirements
of the Vehicle-for-Hire By-law (2016-272, as amended), and that such
delegated authority be in place until March 31, 2023.
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CARRIED as amended by the following motion:
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor E.
El-Chantiry
Seconded by: Councillor
T. Tierney
WHEREAS the
Community and Protective Services Committee has recommended that Council
approve amendments to the Vehicle-for-Hire By-law to change the commercial
general liability insurance requirement for taxicab brokers, taxicab plate
holders, limousine service licensees and private transportation companies to
reflect a minimum of $2,000,000.00, to take effect November 1, 2022; and,
WHEREAS the taxicab
industry supports the amendment but has since requested an earlier effective
date to help facilitate license renewals and their business operations,
generally;
WHEREAS there
are no impediments to an earlier effective date;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Recommendation 2 of the report entitled
Vehicle-for-Hire
By-law – Amendment to Insurance Requirements and Taxi Industry Request for
Taxicab Tariff Adjustment be amended to
reflect an effective date of September 1, 2022 for the change to the commercial
general liability insurance requirement to a minimum of $2,000,000.00.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
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RECEIVED
STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION,
WATER AND WASTE MANAGEMENT REPORT 23
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Direct staff to report back to Council by
Q2 2022 and:
a) Identify at least three suitable roofs at
City-owned facilities to increase renewable electricity generation through
leasing solar rooftop equipment for net metering;
b) Establish a working group with Hydro
Ottawa and technical experts by Q2 2022 to explore the potential for enhanced
community net metering and further enable distributed energy resources;
2. Approve that, as part of the 2023 budget
process, Planning Real Estate and Economic Development, Recreation, Culture and
Facilities, Infrastructure and Water Services, or Innovative Client Services
consider the requirement for one full-time equivalent (FTE) position and
funding to develop and implement a distributed energy resource framework;
3. Approve that, contingent on sufficient
resources, Council direct staff to report back to the Standing Committee on
Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management by Q4 2023 with:
a) An evaluation of existing solar PV systems
and impact to facilities installed at City owned facilities;
b) A distributed energy resource framework
for city-owned facilities and land including:
i. Renewable energy generation (solar and wind);
ii. Energy storage;
ii. Demand response;
iv. Potential policies to install distributed
energy resources at City facilities or on City land;
c) Staff and funding implications to
implement and support the distributed energy resource framework.
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CARRIED
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
37A
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That
Council consider this matter.
The following motion was introduced to
put the original staff recommendation on the floor:
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor
G. Darouze
Seconded by: Mayor
J. Watson
WHEREAS at its meeting of May
3, 2022, Finance and Economic Development Committee deferred the Community Partners’
Insurance Program Report (ACS2022-ICS-LEG-0003),
for consideration at the May 25, 2022, City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, as a result of this deferral, there was no Finance
and Economic Development Committee Recommendation approved, and a motion is
now required to put the original staff recommendations to Council for a vote:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the
following, being the original staff report recommendation:
That Council approve the revised
Community Partners’ Insurance Program as described in this report.
DEFERRED by the following Motion:
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor
J. Leiper
Seconded by: Councillor
C. McKenney
WHEREAS the modification of the CPIP
as proposed will result in a significant but unknown financial burden on
dozens of community groups that provide valuable programming on a not-for-profit
basis that makes a significant contribution to the quality of life in Ottawa;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council
defer consideration of the recommendation that “Commencing in 2023, all
community associations will be required to meet the parameters for acceptance
in order to qualify for City-funded Commercial General Liability coverage
under the CPIP” until September after consultation with affected groups.
CARRIED
The following motion was also introduced
in relation to this item:
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MOTION
Moved by: Councillor T. Kavanagh
Seconded by: Councillor R. Brockington
WHEREAS the Ottawa
Winter Trail Network (OWTN) has been recognized as providing a
huge health boost to all residents of Ottawa; and
WHEREAS the OWTN
were a lifeline for many during the pandemic who could not travel far due to
travel restrictions but could use the trails in their local community to get fresh
air and exercise in their immediate neighbourhoods; and
WHEREAS many have
commented how the winter trails saved their lives during a time of
isolation because of COVID pandemic; and
WHEREAS the OWTN
were excellent partners with the City of Ottawa as volunteers in providing
a recreational service to all; and
WHEREAS
OWTN trail organizations receive City funding but must in
addition rely on fundraising to keep these trails groomed; and
WHEREAS insurance
costs have increased over the last 2 years resulting in operational funds being
directed to cover insurance costs vs trail maintenance;
WHEREAS dedicated
volunteers operating these trails spent a disproportionate amount of their
volunteer time in obtaining insurance rather than
grooming the trails; and
WHEREAS these
trails are free to use for all community members, breaking down barriers to outdoor
activities and nature during our long winters;
THERFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that staff be directed to work with the Winter Trail Alliance and each
of its component member groups to optimize access to the Community Partners’
Insurance Program.
DEFERRED by the following motion:
MOTION
Moved by: Mayor J. Watson
Seconded by: Councillor T. Kavanagh
That the Kavanagh/Brockington Motion be deferred
as part of this item.
CARRIED
Councillor
M. Fleury declared a potential indirect pecuniary interest on
the Kavanagh/ Brockington Motion regarding Winter Trail Programs (re: Agenda
Item 9 - Community Partners Insurance Program) as he is on the Board of the
Rideau Winter Trail of Ottawa, an organization which would receive a potential benefit
from this motion.
Councillor
R. King declared a potential indirect pecuniary interest on
the Kavanagh/ Brockington Motion regarding Winter Trail Programs (re: Agenda
Item 9 - Community Partners Insurance Program) as he is on the Board of the
Rideau Winter Trail of Ottawa, an organization which would receive a potential benefit
from this motion.
Councillors King and Fleury did not vote on this item and was not in
attendance at the time the item was being discussed.
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED
That Council:
1. Receive
the Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan and Implementation Report,
including the following:
a. The
updates on the work undertaken in accordance with Council direction to
develop a proposal to make Lansdowne Park Partnership sustainable over the
term of the Lansdowne Partnership Agreements, including the proposal from the
Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) entitled Proposal to the City of
Ottawa - Lansdowne 2.0 (Document 1).
b. The
cost estimates for the recommended approach to the revitalization of
Lansdowne Park, including the results of the due diligence review of all
financial estimates, the pro forma projections, and the recommended funding
strategy for the City’s portion of the construction cost related to City assets,
which incorporates an assessment of revenue neutrality and financial
implications for the City for the term of the Partnership agreement.
2. Approve
the Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan and Implementation Report as
described in this report and as follows:
Planning and Design
a.
Approve in principle the recommended concept plan, including the
development of a new Event Centre, new North Side Stands, a new mixed-use
development in the location of the existing Civic Centre, comprising 100,000
square feet of retail and 1200 new housing units as the basis for
negotiations between the City and the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group
for the redevelopment of those elements of Lansdowne Park subject to the Lansdowne
Partnership, as described in this report;
b.
Direct the General Manager of Planning, Real Estate and Economic
Development to commence a City-initiated Rezoning application for Lansdowne
Park and undertake public consultation in accordance with the Planning Act
and the previously approved Stakeholder Engagement Strategy following the
submission of all required background information from the Ottawa Sports and
Entertainment Group, as described in this report, to facilitate the rezoning
for the Event Centre and an amendment to the current zoning and applicable
zoning standards to permit additional development to allow the City to finance
the replacement of the functionally obsolete sporting facilities, consistent
with the recommended funding strategy;
Urban Park and
Public Realm
c.
Approve the next steps in the redevelopment of the Urban Park/Public
Realm components of Lansdowne Park as described in this report, including the
development of a strategic public investment plan of capital improvements to
the Urban Park and Public Realm to enhance site animation, programming, and
public access (Document 2: Strategic Investment Plan for the Urban Park and
Public Realm) to be informed by feasibility studies and further consultation
with stakeholders, to be reported back to Council in the first half of 2023, dependent
on the progress of negotiations;
Air Rights
d.
Approve the affordable housing target of 10 per cent be embedded in
the process to seek bids for air rights, consistent with Council direction
and the recommended funding strategy;
Business
Model and Funding Strategy
e.
Approve the recommended business model and financial funding strategy
for the redevelopment of the portions of Lansdowne Park subject to the Lansdowne
Park Partnership Plan, as outlined in this report, and establish budget
authority for the cost of construction and preliminary works being
established with an upset limit of $332.6 million, to be financed by a
combination of the sale of air rights, debt and City capital budgets for
City-specific and internal project management costs, with annual debt
servicing to be funded by property tax uplift, ticket surcharge revenue, net
cashflows from the Lansdowne Master Limited Partnership (LMLP) waterfall, on
the condition that the planned uses and source of funds for the City portion
maintains revenue neutrality for the City and is aligned with the Long Range
Financial Plan.
Project Agreements
f.
Delegate the authority to the City Manager to renegotiate the terms
and conditions of the Partnership with the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment
Group for the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park for the construction of a new
Event Centre, the reconstruction of the North Side Stands and new retail
space with a podium component that is aligned with the legal framework and
amendments described in this report and within the parameters of the
recommended Financial Funding Strategy, to be reported back to Council for
their consideration in the first half of 2023, dependent on the progress of
negotiations.
g.
Approve the estimated costs of $8 million for the next steps in the
project to be spent against the project budget authority and cost sharing provisions
as outlined in this report and authorize the City Manager to formalize
Engagement and Cost Sharing Agreements with OSEG for the planning, design and
engineering steps for the public sports facilities required to be completed
until the next Council approval in the project.
3. Direct staff explore all funding
opportunities or programs that could enhance or increase the level of
affordability of these units;
and
a. That staff work through
the Air Rights disposal process and with the future Air Rights developer and
non-profit housing provider to advance any and all options to increase the
level of affordability or to increase the number of affordable units at Lansdowne;
b. That staff explore
opportunities through the Affordable Housing LRFP funding strategy to waive
any development charge or building permit fee exemptions and/or equity
contributions to any non-profit developer that could lead to greater affordability
or additional units at Lansdowne; and
c. That
staff report back on these efforts prior to final approval and execution of
the Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan and corresponding agreements.
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CARRIED as amended by the following
Motions:
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor S.
Menard
Seconded by:
Councillor R. King
WHEREAS Council
approved in July 2021, the Lansdowne Park Partnership: Path to Sustainability
and Next Steps (ACS2021-PIE-GEN-0004) report, which included $875,000 as the
City’s share of the revitalization proposal, including $200,000 for the
associated Public Engagement Strategy, funded from City-wide reserves; and
WHEREAS
Recommendation 2 of the report asks Council to approve approve the next steps
in the Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan and Implementation Report,
including but not limited to:
- Approving in
principle the recommended concept plan;
- Approving the
initiation of a Rezoning application;
- Approving the
next steps in the redevelopment of the Urban Park/ Public Realm
- Approving the
business model and funding strategy;
- Approving $332.5
million budget authority and $8 Million in funding for the next steps; and
WHEREAS Council approved but the City
has not yet conducted the robust, city-wide engagement strategy approved
through the July 2021 report to ensure residents from across the city have a
voice in the redevelopment of a sustainable Lansdowne Park; and
WHEREAS the next 2022-2026 Council will
have responsibility for the future approvals associated with the concept plan,
City-initiated rezoning application and the urban park and public realm; and
WHEREAS the
so-called “lame duck” provisions Section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001
provides that certain actions are restricted when it is mathematically
impossible for three-quarters of the existing members of the outgoing council
to be re-elected, which includes authorizing any new expenditures in excess of
$50,000 that have not previously been authorized by Council or delegated to
staff; and
WHEREAS the Mayor and a growing number of
the Members of the current 2018-2022 Council have announced they will not be
returning next term and Council is likely to be officially “lame duck” after
nominations close on August 19, 2022; and
WHEREAS the operating revenue and
expense projections forecast an $84.0 million loss for the redeveloped Stadium
and new Event Centre, a loss that grows to $126.0 million with the inclusion of
Ottawa 67s operations, thereby placing increased pressure on Retail operations
for the financial sustainability of the Partnership ;
WHEREAS a City guarantee of OSEG’s loan
for the Retail Podium Construction Debt in the amount of $30.0 million which
will result in the City carrying 100% of the risk of default for the Retail
Podium Debt;
WHEREAS the November 24, 2020 Audit of
Lansdowne Accounting/Waterfall tabled at Audit Committee concluded that a
changed retail environment might result in OSEG being either unwilling or
unable to meet their contractual obligations;
WHEREAS the traditional retail sector is
facing significant challenges and retail models are currently being transformed
in response to a changed retail environment thereby elevating the risk level of
a financial strategy that is heavily reliant on the hope of success of an
additional 59,000 square feet of retail space;
WHEREAS significant
legal risks to the city remain with the plan as currently described and could
be mitigated by receiving the report with more due diligence to take place on
issues such as previous settlements, OMB appeals, bonusing provisions, and Auditor
General recommendations; and
WHEREAS it would be
most appropriate for the actions and next steps laid out in the Lansdowne
Partnership Sustainability Plan and Implementation Report to be approved by the
next Council, with the benefit of any public feedback received through
far-reaching and city-wide consultation activities; and
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan and Implementation
Report as amended by Finance and Economic Development Committee as well as the
new motions presented today June 8th, 2022, be received and tabled
for consultation; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that staff be directed to undertake, within existing project budget
authority, comprehensive and city-wide public engagement on the proposals set out
in the Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan and Implementation Report, and
that those engagement activities be consistent with the strategies outlined in
the Public Engagement Strategy approved by Council in July, 2021; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that staff report back with the results of the Public Consultation and bring
forward an updated Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan and Implementation
Report and recommendations that take into account the feedback received, for discussion
by the 2022-2026 Council, as soon as practicable in in the new Term.
LOST on a division of 8 YEAS to 16 NAYS, as follows:
YEAS (8):
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Councillors T. Kavanagh, D. Deans, C. McKenney, C.A. Meehan,
S. Menard, J. Leiper, R. King, R. Brockington.
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NAYS (15):
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Councillors G. Gower, M. Luloff, C. Curry, E. El-Chantiry, A. Hubley,
K. Egli, S. Moffatt, T. Tierney, J. Harder, M. Fleury, L. Dudas, C. Kitts, G.
Darouze, J. Cloutier, Mayor J. Watson.
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MOTION
Moved by: Councillor S. Menard
Seconded by: Councillor S. Leiper
WHEREAS the Lansdowne Partnership
Sustainability Plan and Implementation Report (ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0003) describes
the progress to date and next steps in the redevelopment
concept and business case to make Lansdowne Park and the Lansdowne Park Partnership
sustainable for the next fifty years; and
WHEREAS the new Official Plan’s
15-minute communities received overwhelming support from the public and Council,
and Lansdowne provides an opportunity to explore putting this goal into action
by deploying height on site, examining parking capacity and developing
strategies to mitigate transportation challenges; and
WHEREAS there are known transportation
pressures for the site including the public transit options to get to and from
the site; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT with
respect to report ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0003 Council direct Planning Staff to explore
options through the planning process for Lansdowne to:
1.
Explore different massing and height options for the new
residential units seeking to mitigate the potential negative effects on built
heritage, residents, and site/fan experience;
2.
Study the trade-off of reducing the proposed additional residential
parking space associated with the value of the Air Rights sale, and shifting the
modal share towards more sustainable transit options, while keeping the
financial viability of the project intact;
3.
Plan for low or no cost regular shuttle bus service expansion on
Bank Street during events to help reduce congestion;
4.
Examine strategies to mitigate current and future transportation challenges
on site, including the regular complaints received from users regarding cut
through traffic and its elimination, and improving the biking, scooter, wheelchair
and walking experiences of visitors on site.
CARRIED
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor S. Menard
Seconded by: Councillor M. Fleury
WHEREAS the Lansdowne
Partnership Sustainability Plan and Implementation Report (ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0003)
describes the progress to date and next steps in the redevelopment concept and business case to make Lansdowne Park
and the Lansdowne Park Partnership sustainable for the next fifty years; and
WHEREAS the proposed new Event Centre would
takes up currently enjoyed public green space and is recommended to have a live
green roof that would be sustainable; and
WHEREAS this large space provides
opportunity to offer a similar amount of public green space offered now at Lansdowne
that can further support community uses;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, with
respect to report ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0003, Council direct staff to consult and report
back to Council, as part of the next Lansdowne Report on the sports facilities
design, with options to make the roof of the Event Centre accessible to the public.
CARRIED
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor S. Menard
Seconded by: Councillor L. Dudas
WHEREAS the Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan and
Implementation Report (ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0003) describes the progress to date and
next steps in the redevelopment concept and
business case to make Lansdowne Park and the Lansdowne Park Partnership
sustainable for the next fifty years; and
WHEREAS the report details a focused opportunity towards hosting
mid-sized events with the new Event Centre geared towards servicing this gap in
Ottawa’s market; and
WHEREAS expecting more frequent mid-sized events on site is good for
the viability and vitality of the site, it does bring questions about how to
further mitigate the transportation challenges for both residents adjancent to
the site and residents travelling to the site from other areas of the city;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Finance and Economic Development
Committee recommend Council direct staff to work with OSEG to include, as part
of their Traffic Impact Study (TIS) for the new development (residential towers
and the Event Centre), a lessons-learned report that details the traffic impact
of events on the site since the redevelopment of Lansdowne in 2014;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT if the results from the above analysis
warrant traffic mitigation, that OSEG be directed to develop and implement a
transportation demand management (TDM) strategy for this new development; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the TIS, the lessons-learned report, and
the TDM strategy be developed in partnership with City staff, OC Transpo, and
the National Capital Commission as the owner of Queen Elizabeth Driveway,
supported by consultation with the Glebe Community Association, the Glebe BIA,
and the surrounding community associations.
CARRIED
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor T. Tierney
Seconded by: Councillor A. Hubley
WHEREAS the Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan and Implementation Report
(ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0003) provides for next steps in the redevelopment concept and business case
to make Lansdowne Park and the Lansdowne Park Partnership viable in the long-term;
and
WHEREAS the proposed new residential
density on-site will create more business opportunities for restaurants, shops
and special events being hosted on-site; and
WHEREAS the new Event Centre will also
attract more mid-sized and large events to Lansdowne, which will support the
vitality of the site and create more walk-up traffic for restaurants and shops,
while increasing the volume of event-goers getting to and from Lansdowne Park
on a more frequent basis;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Finance
and Economic Development Committee recommend Council direct OSEG to conduct a Traffic
Impact Study (TIS) for all aspects of the new development, and to then review and
update the existing Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan for Lansdowne,
along with City traffic, transit, and transportation planning staff, and the National
Capital Commission (NCC), and to make recommendations of mitigation measures that
include enhancements in transit and active transportation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this TIS and TDM
Plan review include an assessment of a. lowering the current special event
thresholds for enhanced transit service and funding by event organizers; b. an
increase in transit service levels and target modal share to transit to reduce
the impacts on the transportation network; c. the impacts of the current and
possible future closures of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway (QED) by the NCC and
advocacy required on this front to mitigate; and where appropriate, give
consideration to the Bank Street Active Transportation and Transit Priority Feasibility
Study, to be undertaken by the City of Ottawa in 2023, subject to budget
approval; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Traffic
Impact Study and the revised TDM Plan be completed by the end of Q2 2023, including
consultation with residents and community groups, the Glebe Community
Association and the Glebe BIA, before reporting back to Committee and Council
on the final version of the Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan and
Implementation Report, which will also include the results of these transportation
studies.
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts
Seconded by: Councillor
S. Moffatt
WHEREAS the Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan and
Implementation Report (ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0003)
describes the progress to date and next steps in the redevelopment concept and
business case to make Lansdowne Park and the Lansdowne Park Partnership sustainable
for the next forty-four years; and
WHEREAS Council adopted in October 2021 the new Official Plan,
following significant public engagement and consultation;
WHEREAS the new Official Plan includes policy in support of Special
Districts, including the Lansdowne Special District, which recognizes the need
for unique planning approaches to strengthen their role as important places in
the City;
WHEREAS the new Official Plan contains policy direction which
requires that any amendment to the Zoning By-law, to enable redevelopment
within Lansdowne Park, conform with the Official Plan policies for the
Lansdowne Special District, which reference the City’s Lansdowne Partnership
Plan, the Master Limited Partnership, the registered site plan agreements for
Lansdowne, and the Council approved Guiding Principles for Lansdowne;
WHEREAS the new Official Plan is expected to be approved by the
Province within the next few months;
WHEREAS there is a desire to continue to progress the proposed
Concept to revitalise Lansdowne Park;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Staff that all steps
taken with respect to the revitalization plan for Lansdowne Park, including any
rezoning, should conform to the Lansdowne
Special District policies in the new Official Plan adopted by this Council.
CARRIED
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor C.A.
Meehan
Seconded by: Councillor
J. Cloutier
WHEREAS the
Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan and Implementation Report
(ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0003) and its associated documents, generally known as Lansdowne
2.0, describe the next steps in the redevelopment concept and business case
concept to make Lansdowne Park and the Lansdowne Park Partnership sustainable
for the next fifty years; and
WHEREAS Lansdowne 2.0 proposal identified an estimated capital budget
authority of $332.6 million; and
WHEREAS
Lansdowne 2.0 proposal identifies potential debt of $275.5 million; and
WHEREAS Lansdowne 2.0 proposal identifies estimated Waterfall
Distribution Projections of $850.5 million; and
WHEREAS should
Council approve the motion of the Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan and
Implementation Report directing staff to further look into the approach to the
revitalization of Lansdowne Park; and
THEREFORE, BE
IT RESOLVED THAT that Council requests the Auditor General consider undertaking
a review of the Lansdowne project, based on risks identified throughout the
life of project, commencing once staff have progressed further with their
planned approach, utilizing an agile audit approach like the current audit of the
Zero Emission Buses Program; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED THAT the Auditor General consider including in her review the
following elements:
·
budget/estimated costs and
associated authorities;
·
funding strategies and
associated financial arrangements; and
·
project agreement(s), etc.
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED THAT the Auditor General report back in the new term of Council with
any recommendations.
CARRIED
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor G. Gower
Seconded by: Councillor K. Egli
WHEREAS at its meeting of May 6, 2022, Finance and Economic
Development Committee approved Motion No. FEDC 2022 2/39 from Councillor
Gower with respect to affordable housing (as set out in Committee
Recommendations 3 a., b. and c.; and
WHEREAS it would be appropriate to amend Committee Recommendation
3 B to ensure that an established housing provider is part of the selected
air rights partnership;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOVED that Committee Recommendation 3.a. be
amended to read as follows:
3. a. That staff
work through the Air Rights disposal process and with the future Air Rights
developer and an established non-profit housing provider, such as Ottawa
Community Housing, Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC) or Cahdco, for
example, to advance any and all options to increase the level of
affordability or to increase the number of affordable units at Lansdowne; and
CARRIED
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor M. Fleury
Seconded by: Councillor
S. Menard
WHEREAS the Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan
and Implementation Report (ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0003) describes the progress to date
and next steps in the redevelopment concept and business case to make Lansdowne
Park and the Lansdowne Park Partnership sustainable for the next forty-four years;
and
WHEREAS the City currently has an Affordable Housing
Wait list which currently holds over 12,000 households; and
WHEREAS Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) and Centretown
Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC) have established affordable housing
programs in the city;
WHEREAS the City and Council committed that Affordable
Housing be a key consideration of the proposal, with the report committing a
minimum of 10 per cent affordable housing estimated at 120 units;
WHEREAS both CCOC and OCH have the capacity to build
the 120 units has demonstrated in new development in recent years;
WHEREAS is it vital for the affordable units build at
Lansdowne Park to meet the affordability ratio and ensure tenants are selected
from the City affordable housing waitlist;
WHEREAS having CCOC and OCH at the design table early
with any/all potential developers of the resident buildings at Lansdowne park
ensure modern design and long standing value for the affordable housing provider;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Staff to
work with the developer, Ottawa Community Housing and CCOC to ensure that the
affordable units at Lansdowne be offered to households on the social housing or
Below Market Rent (BMR) wait list managed by the Social Housing Registry of
Ottawa
CARRIED
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor M. Fleury
Seconded by: Councillor
S. Menard
WHEREAS the Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan
and Implementation Report (ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0003) describes the progress to date
and next steps in the redevelopment concept and business case to make Lansdowne
Park and the Lansdowne Park Partnership sustainable for the next forty-four years;
and
WHEREAS the Sports Events have been part of the
persona of Lansdowne and are significant contributors to drawing people from
all ages to the site; and
WHEREAS the City had previously received commitments
from OSEG that the CFL team and the Ottawa 67’s would continue to operate during
each of the years immediately following the Lease Commencement Date as defined
in the Stadium lease, unless the CFL or OHL cease to operate during that
period; and
WHEREAS the current report extends the lifetime of the
agreement, it is in Ottawa’s best interest to secure the CFL team and the OHL
sports team operation for the duration of the renegotiated agreement;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Staff to work with OSEG to ensure
the CFL and the OHL teams
would continue to operate during each of the years of the LMLP partnership
agreement as part of the renegotiation of the partnership agreement in the next
steps of this project.
CARRIED
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor
C. McKenney
Seconded by: Councillor
S. Menard
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa declared a housing and homelessness
emergency in January 2020 that not only persists but is growing; and
WHEREAS the proposed
affordable housing target of 10% (estimated at 120 units) recommended
through report ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0003 for the Lansdowne Park Project is
not sufficient to adequately address affordable housing needs in Ottawa; and,
WHEREAS the report does not define “affordable
housing” with the Council-approved definitions of market-affordable and
core-affordable in the new Official Plan; and,
WHEREAS a minimum of 240 new affordable housing
units at Lansdowne would represent a significant contribution to the 500 units
built per year assumed through the City’s Housing Long Range Financial plan;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that
an affordable housing target of 20% (estimated at 240 units)
featuring mixed-income housing with market-affordable and core-affordable
units owned and managed in perpetuity by a non-profit affordable housing
provider be approved for the Lansdowne Park Project.
LOST on a division of 7 YEAS to 17 NAYS, as follows:
YEAS (7):
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Councillors T. Kavanagh, D. Deans, C. McKenney, S. Menard,
J. Leiper, R. King, R. Brockington
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NAYS (17):
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Councillors G. Gower, M. Luloff, C. Curry, E. El-Chantiry, A.
Hubley, K. Egli, S. Moffatt, T. Tierney, J. Harder, M. Fleury, L. Dudas,
C.A. Meehan, R. Chiarelli, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, J. Cloutier,
Mayor J. Watson.
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MOTION
Moved by: Councillor S. Menard
Seconded by: Councillor D Deans
WHEREAS the Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan and Implementation Report
(ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0003) describes the next steps in the redevelopment concept and business case
concept to make Lansdowne Park and the Lansdowne Park Partnership sustainable
for the next fifty years; and
WHEREAS Council approved but never conducted
a robust, city-wide engagement strategy in the July 2021 report that would ensure
residents from all over the city could have a voice in the redevelopment of a
sustainable Lansdowne Park, with a budget of $200,000 to conduct a fulsome
round of far reaching and city-wide consultation activities; and WHEREAS Council
is not in a position to approve some of the next steps of the report, but
rather is providing authorization for a check-in and further consultation to
occur respecting the public who would be taking on the new debt;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Finance
and Economic Development Committee approve the following amendment to the
recommendations of report ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0003:
- That recommendation 2 which reads:
“2.
Approve the Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan and Implementation
Report as described in this report and as follows:”
be replaced with:
“2.
Authorize the next steps for the Lansdowne Partnership Sustainability Plan
and Implementation Report as described in this report and as follows:”
- That recommendation 2.a. which reads:
“a. Approve in principle the recommended
concept plan…”
be replaced with:
“a. Authorize staff to commence public consultations as prescribed in
the July 2021 Council approved motion on the Lansdowne Park Partnernship: Path
to sustainability and Next Steps report (ACS2021-PIE-GEN-004) on the
recommended concept plan”
- That recommendation 2.c. which reads:
“c.
Approve the next steps in the redevelopment of the Urban Park/Public
Realm components of Lansdowne Park…”
be replaced with:
“c.
Authorize staff to commence public consultation across the City on the redevelopment
of the Urban Park/Public Realm components of Lansdowne Park…”
- That recommendation 2.d which reads:
“d. Approve the affordable housing target of 10 per cent be
embedded in the process to seek bids for air rights, consistent with Council
direction and the recommended funding strategy”
be replaced with:
“d. Approve the affordable housing target of
10 per cent as a starting point to be embedded in the process to seek bids
for air rights, consistent with Council direction and the recommended funding
strategy and that staff bring options to Council for making the units core affordable”
- That recommendation 2.e which reads:
“Approve the recommended business model and financial funding
strategy for the redevelopment of the portions of Lansdowne Park subject to the
Lansdowne Park Partnership Plan, as outlined in this report, and establish
budget authority…”
be replaced with:
“Direct staff to continue to refine the recommended business model
and financial funding strategy for the redevelopment after public
consultations have occurred of the portions of Lansdowne Park subject to the
Lansdowne Park Partnership Plan, as outlined in this
report, and approve the establishment of budget
authority…”
- That recommendation 2.g which reads:
“Approve the estimated costs of $8 million for the next
steps…”
be replaced with:
“Approve a limit of $8 million of the established
budget authority of $332.6M, to be spent on the next steps.”
LOST on a division of 10 YEAS to 14 NAYS, as follows:
YEAS (10):
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Councillors T. Kavanagh, D. Deans, M. Fleury, C. McKenney,
C.A. Meehan, S. Menard, J. Leiper, R. King, C. Kitts, R. Brockington
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NAYS (14):
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Councillors G. Gower, M. Luloff, C. Cathy, E. El-Chantiry, A. Hubley,
K. Egli, S. Moffatt, T. Tierney, J. Harder, L. Dudas, R. Chiarelli,
G. Darouze, J. Cloutier, Mayor J. Watson
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The Committee Recommendations as amended,
were put to Council and CARRIED on a division of 14 YEAS
to 10 NAYS, as follows:
YEAS (17):
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Councillors G. Gower, M. Luloff, C. Curry, E. El-Chantiry, A. Hubley,
K. Elgi, S. Moffatt, T. Tierney, J. Harder, M. Fleury, L. Dudas,
R. Chiarelli, C. Kitts, R. Brockington, G. Darouze, J. Cloutier,
Mayor J. Watson
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NAYS (7):
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Councillors G. Gower, M. Luloff, C. Cathy, E. El-Chantiry, A. Hubley,
K. Egli, S. Moffatt, T. Tierney, J. Harder, L. Dudas, R. Chiarelli,
G. Darouze, J. Cloutier, Mayor J. Watson
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DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillors S.
Menard and C. McKenney):
That Council, as part of the Report
(ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0003), direct Staff to apply the public engagement envisioned
by the Council approved
Public Engagement Strategy of 2021 (ACS2021-PIE-GEN-0004), for the three different streams of
future approvals requiring input from the public being:
1)
The Concept Plan (i.e. retail, operations,
and event centre);
2)
The City-initiated Rezoning application
(i.e. residential towers, site plan);
3)
The Urban Park and Public Realm (i.e. site
plan, landscaping, trees, park animation); and
That staff also be directed, as part of the Education and awareness phase, to offer clear communication on the proposed Air Rights and Business
Model process.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law
2008-250 for 54-56-60 Bayswater Avenue to permit a six-storey apartment
building, as detailed in Document 2.
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CARRIED with Councillor J. Leiper dissenting
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law
2008-250 for 18 Louisa Street to permit a 10-storey mixed-used building, as
detailed in Document 3.
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CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law
2008-250 for 700 Coronation Avenue to rezone from Residential Fourth Density
Subzone N to Residential Fourth Density Subzone N, Urban Exception XXXX, to
permit a four-storey, 35-unit residential building.
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CARRIED
PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 62
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve the following:
1. Amend the current Official Plan, Volume
2a, Secondary Plans, Centretown Secondary Plan for 311 Somerset Street West
and 234 236 O’Connor Street to permit an 18-story mixed use building, as
detailed in Document 2a.
2. Amend the new Official Plan, Volume 2A, Urban
Secondary Plans, Centretown Secondary Plan for 311 Somerset Street West and
234 236 O’Connor Street to permit an 18-story mixed use building, as detailed
in Document 2b.
3. Amend the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 311
Somerset Street West and 234-236 O’Connor Street to permit an 18-story mixed
use building, as detailed in Documents 3 and 4.
4. That the implementing Zoning By-law does
not proceed to Council until such time as an agreement under Section 37 of
the Planning Act is executed.
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CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law
2008-250 for 180 Kanata Avenue to permit a six-storey mixed- use building
with underground parking, as detailed in Document 2.
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CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law
2008-250 for 353 Gerry Lalonde Drive to permit a subdivision consisting of
on-street townhouse and back-to-back townhouse units on public streets, as
detailed in Document 2.
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CARRIED
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That Council
approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 257, 261, 269, and 277 King
Edward Avenue and 260 Murray Street to permit an eight storey, 121-suite hotel
with ground floor commercial, as detailed in Document 2.
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor
M. Fleury
Seconded by: Councillor
R. King
WHEREAS the building at 257 King Edward is not occupied (un-inhabitable),
there has been an increase concern with trespassing, criminal activity; and
WHEREAS given
the dilapidated condition of the building and the community’s concerns it would
be in the public interest to demolish the building; and
WHEREAS there
is currently no building permit application for a replacement building;
THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve demolition control for the existing
building on the property subject to the following conditions;
1.
That the property Owner pay Planning, Real
Estate and Economic Development $3,400.72 (includes
$406.00 Legal Fee + HST), which is the fee associated with a demolition control application.
2.
That until the time of the construction of the first
replacement building, the registered Owner shall landscape the property to
the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning,
Real Estate and Economic Development. The registered
Owner shall prohibit the use of the property for other interim uses and
maintain the property in accordance with the Property Standards By-law;
3.
The landscaping of the property shall
be finalized in collaboration with City staff;
4.
The Owner shall pay one hundred percent
securities to the City for the value of landscaping the property, with the
securities to be released once these works are completed;
5.
The Owner agrees that, at the
discretion of the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic
Development Department, a replacement building be substantially completed
with five years from the date of this approval and in default thereof, the
City Clerk shall enter on the collector's roll the sum of $5,960.00 for the
one residential dwelling unit to be demolished.
6.
The registered Owner shall enter into
an Agreement with the City of Ottawa to include the foregoing conditions and
pay all costs associated with the registration of said Agreement. At such
time as a building permit is issued to redevelop the site and the replacement
building is in place, the Agreement will become null and void and will be
released upon request of the Owner. The Owner shall pay all costs associated
with the release of the agreement;
7.
The Owner agrees that a demolition
permit will not be issued and the building cannot be demolished until such
time that the agreement referenced herein has been executed and registered on
title;
8.
This approval is considered null and
void if the Agreement is not executed within six months of Council’s
approval.
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CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION, AS AMENDED
That Council approve, pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning
Act, that an application to the Committee of Adjustment be permitted in
respect to the properties at 411, 415, 419 and 423 Ravenhill Avenue for minor
variances associated with reduced setbacks for an accessory structure,
reduced pathway width, reduced length of two parking spaces, and an easement
for the benefit of residents at 411 and 423 Ravenhill Avenue.
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CARRIED
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 29
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COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve the replacement of the previously
approved alignment for the Barrhaven LRT for the section between north of
Knoxdale Road and the Nepean Sportsplex, with the revised alignment as described
in this report, to avoid displacing the tenants of Manor Village and Cheryl
Gardens;
2. Direct staff to finalize the functional
design for the revised alignment, conduct public consultation on the design
change, document the process and inform Transportation Committee of the
consultation outcome prior to re-initiating the Transit Project Assessment
Process with the revised alignment as part of the larger Light Rail Transit
project from Baseline Station to the Barrhaven Town Centre.
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CARRIED
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS
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That Council approve that:
1. The speed limit be lowered to 30 km/h
through the implementation of 30 km/h Gateway Speed Limit Signs within the
following zones and corresponding boundaries:
a) Zone 1 (“Dow’s Lake”): Between Bronson
Avenue and Commissioner’s Park, and between Carling Avenue and Queen
Elizabeth Drive;
b) Zone 2 (“Heron Park—North”): Between Bank
Street and Data Centre Road, and between the Transitway and Heron Road;
c) Zone 3 (“Heron Park—South”): Between Heron
Road and Walkley Road, and between Bank Street and the Airport Parkway;
2. The residential area speed zone in Old
Ottawa East be adjusted, so that:
a) the speed limit on Lees Avenue from just
east of Chestnut Street to the approach to the Highway 417 overpass be
lowered to 30 km/h; and,
b) the new 30 km/h section of Lees Avenue be
incorporated within the existing adjacent 30 km/h gateway zone currently
located between Main Street and the Rideau River, and between the 417 and the
Rideau River.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law
2008-250 for 201 Hughson Place and 221 Hughson Place to prohibit residential
development on the retained agricultural lands and to create exceptions zones
recognizing the reduced lot widths for each parcel.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250
for part of 2441 Diamondview Road to prohibit residential development on the
retained agricultural lands.
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CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250
for part of 2793 River Road to prohibit residential development on the retained
agricultural lands.
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CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law
2008-250 for part of 2881 Blanchfield Road to prohibit residential development,
as detailed in Document 2.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law
2008-250 for part of 3943 Nixon Drive to prohibit residential land use, as
detailed in Document 2.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng of Robinson
Consultants Inc. as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses
the subsequent connection to the Hewitt Branch of the Faulkner Municipal Drain,
including whether the Faulkner Municipal Drain downstream has the existing capacity
to accommodate the additional volume and rate of water from land not assessed
for benefit that is proposed to be connected, for Council’s consideration
prior to Council approving or disapproving the connection, under Subsection
65(5) of the Drainage Act.
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CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Receive for information the list of
projects funded under delegated authority through the Community Partnership
Minor Capital program in 2021 as detailed in Document 1;
2. Approve in principle the list of 2022 Community
Partnership Major Capital projects as detailed in Document 2 and within the
Council approved program budget envelope; and
3. Receive for information the status update
of prior year Community Partnership Major Capital projects previously
approved in principle as detailed in Document 3.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the following representatives
of the community be reappointed to the Crime Prevention Ottawa Board of
Directors for the period 2022-2026:
Reverend Anthony Bailey
Ed Buller
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve the following:
1. Amend the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part
of 3345 Borrisokane Road, Part of 3900 Cambrian Road, and Part of 1108
Apolune Street, to permit the creation of an Environmental Protection block,
a Parks and Opens Space block, and a low-rise residential zone, as detailed
in Document 2.
2. Amend the Barrhaven South Community
Design Plan to relocate a neighbourhood park, as shown in Document 5
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CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250
for 8415 Campeau Drive to permit a planned unit development consisting of stacked
and townhouse dwellings, as detailed in Document 2.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Approve the application to alter the
building at 126 York Street, according to the plans dated February 16, 2022,
conditional upon:
a. 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 building
prior to the issuance of a building or demolition permit;
b. The implementation of the conservation
measures identified in the Conservation Plan and as illustrated in the
Conservation Elevations attached as Documents 13 and 14;
c. The applicant submitting reports
monitoring the condition of the historic structure from a professional engineer
with heritage experience, to the satisfaction of Heritage Planning and Building
Code Services;
d. The applicant providing material samples
for any new material to be used on the historic building to Heritage staff’s
satisfaction, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
2. Delegate authority for minor design
changes to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic
Development Department; and,
3. Issue the heritage permit with a
three-year expiry date from the date of issuance, unless otherwise extended by
Council.
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CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That with respect to report ACS2021-PIE-PS-0047
Council approve the following amended recommendations as a replacement to
those previously approved by Council:
1. Deleting reference to “Leitrim Land
Owners Group Inc.” in recommendations #1 through 3, inclusive and replacing
with “Pathways South Regional Inc., Leitrim South Holdings Inc., Findlay Creek
Partnership (Comprised of: Findlay Creek Properties (South) Ltd. And 1534524
Ontario Inc.), Barrett Co-Tenancy (Comprised of: Findlay Creek Properties
(North) Ltd., Tartan Homes (North Leitrim) Inc., and Tartan Land (North
Leitrim) Inc.), Claridge Homes (Bank St.) Inc., and Urbandale Corporation”;
and
2. Disbursing the approved funding as
follows, subject to fulfillment of the Front-Ending Agreement conditions as described
in this report.
CARRIED
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PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 62
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve the application for new construction
at 311 Somerset Street West and 234-236 O’Connor Street according to plans
prepared by Figurr Architects Collective, dated March 28, 2022;
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.
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CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Receive the 2021 Residential Mural
One-Year Pilot Program Update;
2. Approve the amendments to the Residential
Murals By-law, as per Document 1;
a) broadening the By-law scope to permit
murals in all zones beyond residential;
b) renaming the document to the “Ottawa Mural
By-law”; and
3. Approve extending the Mural Pilot for an
additional year ending May 1, 2023, after which the Ottawa Mural By-law and
program would become permanent.
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CARRIED
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public
Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of May 11, 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 and 2.
CARRIED
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REPORTING OUT OF STATUTORY OFFICER EXIT
INTERVIEW RESULTS – INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER AND AUDITOR GENERAL - IN
CAMERA – PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL(S), LABOUR RELATIONS
OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS - REPORTING OUT DATE: NOT TO BE REPORTED OUT
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MOTION
Moved by: Councillor J.
Leiper
Seconded by:
Councillor C.Curry
BE IT RESOLVED
that Council resolve In Camera pursuant to the Procedure
By-law (By-law No. 2021-24), Subsections 13.(1)(b) – personal matters
about an identifiable individual, including staff, and 13.(1)(d) – labour
relations or employee negotiations, in order to receive a briefing from the
City Manager with respect to the Bilingualism Policy and exemptions for four
positions within the Extended Senior Leadership Team (Reporting out date: upon
Council approval) and to receive the results of the voluntary exit interviews
conducted with the former Integrity Commissioner and former Auditor General
(Reporting out date: Not to be reported out); and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the consideration by Council of any motions and recommendations
regarding the In Camera matters described in this motion be in
open session.
IN
CAMERA SESSION
IN COUNCIL (OPEN SESSION)
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor E. El-Chantiry
Seconded by: Councillor J. Harder
WHEREAS Subsection R.6.3.1 (iii) of the City’s Bilingualism
Policy requires “that bilingualism be considered a prerequisite for any
internal promotion to a designated bilingual position within Level 1 to 3
management groups and that any exceptions, after having undertaken a comprehensive
recruitment effort, shall require Council approval”; and
WHEREAS the four senior leaders noted below have
been enrolled in French language training and continue to work towards
attaining the required proficiency in order to meet the language requirements
of their position as outlined in the Bilingualism Policy;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve an
exception pursuant to Section R.6.3.1 (iii) of the Bilingualism Policy,
for: Carina Duclos, Director, Infrastructure Services; Saide Sayah, Director, Housing; Joseph Muhuni, Deputy
City Treasurer Revenue; and Sandro Carlucci, Chief Information Officer, on the
understanding that they will continue French language training to progress in
this area, and that their proficiency be assessed as part of their ongoing
performance reviews.
CARRIED
RECIEVED
MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN
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Note: The Luloff/Kitts Motion of which
Notice was previously given at the May 11, 2022, City Council meeting was replaced
with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure
By-law.
MOTION
Moved by Councillor M. Luloff
Seconded by Councillor C. Kitts
WHEREAS Splashifax Waterparks is an
inflatable water playground experience that values safety, inclusion,
sustainability, laughter, and learning through action; and
WHEREAS Splashifax has approached the
City to determine a suitable location to establish an inflatable waterpark in
Ottawa; and
WHEREAS Splashifax has identified an
area of the Ottawa River off Petrie Island Beach as a possible location to
pilot this concept for the summer of 2022 and 2023; and
WHEREAS the waterpark is intended to
operate 7 days a week from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM except for inclement weather,
poor water quality, or days and times directed by the City of Ottawa; and
WHEREAS the capacity for the waterpark
cannot exceed 310 individuals and Splashifax will have a staff of 30-35 team
members fully certified with First Aid, CPR and National Lifesaving Certification;
and
WHEREAS the waterpark operation will be
supervised 24 hours a day and Splashifax will have a general liability
insurance policy, with the City of Ottawa as a co-insured, for an amount to the
satisfaction of the City’s Insurance Services; and
WHEREAS Splashifax has agreed to
implement a transportation plan that encourages participants to use public
transportation by providing ticket price incentives for those who do; and
WHEREAS a 30-day circulation of
Splashifax’s application has commenced with Transport Canada for authorization
to install the inflatable attractions in the Ottawa River at this location; and
WHEREAS is it anticipated that Transport
Canada approval will be given by June 9, 2022; and
WHEREAS Splashifax will require
dedicated space on the waterfront to receive clients and deploy staff,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council waive
section 2.3 of the Disposal of Real Property Policy requiring the City to
notify the public to solicit offers for the subject property; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
should Transport Canada approve Splashifax’s application, Council delegate authority
to the Director, Corporate Real Estate Office to negotiate, conclude, execute
and amend on behalf of the City, a licence of occupation agreement for an area
and an annual time period to be negotiated, with a term of up to 2 years, for
the Splashifax Inflatable Waterpark operation at 795 Tweedle Road (Petrie
Island Beach); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council delegate
authority to the General Manager, RCFS to approve the initial capacity limits
for the waterpark and any subsequent adjustments to capacity limits based on environmental
considerations and operational and safety requirements.
CARRIED
Note: The Tierney/Waston Motion of which
Notice was previously given at the May 11, 2022, City Council meeting was
replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the
Procedure By-law.
MOTION
Moved by Councillor T. Tierney
Seconded by Mayor J. Watson
WHEREAS in August 2022, Ottawa will host the Bingham Cup, the
world’s largest LGBTQ2S+ inclusive rugby competition, with over 1,500
participants, coaches, officials and guests coming to the nation’s capital for
this international event; and
WHEREAS
the Bingham Cup is named after Mark Bingham, a pioneer of inclusive rugby who
was a passenger on board United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, and
who along with other brave passengers formed the plan to retake the plane from
the hijackers and led the effort that resulted in the crash of the plane into a
field in Pennsylvania, rather than in a building in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS
the Bingham Cup Ottawa 2022 Organizing Committee has dedicated a portion of the
Bingham Cup’s operating budget towards a legacy investment that will see the
field at Ken Steele Park (located at 1195 Ogilvie Road) be graded and leveled,
and enhanced multi-sport infrastructure will be installed to benefit rugby,
soccer football clubs for years to come, including the Ottawa Wolves RFC – the
only Canadian inclusive rugby club with both an established women’s and men’s
team;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the field at Ken Steele
Park be known henceforth as the Mark Bingham Field, as part of this legacy
project of the 2022 edition of the Bingham Cup in Ottawa; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $30,000 from Mayor
Watson’s Thriving Communities account (910269) be allocated to supplement the
multi-sport infrastructure enhancements being delivered by the Bingham Cup
Ottawa 2022 Organizing Committee, in collaboration with matching funding from
the Community Partnership Major Capital Program.
CARRIED
MOTION
Moved by Councillor J. Leiper
Seconded by Councillor M. Luloff
WHEREAS Les Emmerson is most widely known
globally as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Five Man Electrical Band
based first in Ottawa and then in Los Angeles, which in 1971 scored a hit with
the gold record “Signs”. The song perfectly captured the youthful zeitgeist of
the late 1960s and early 1970s, and reflected Les’ generous, humble and loving
values; and,
WHEREAS Emmerson was also the lead singer and
principal songwriter for the Staccatos (which became the Five Man Electrical
Band in 1968), still remembered fondly by many Ottawa residents today from that
golden era of live music performance in the capital; and,
WHEREAS Emmerson’s musical contributions spanned
decades, including with Les Emmerson and the Hitmen that was formed in 1997 and
that played locally all the way through 2019 including for multiple charitable events
and providing young musicians a place to showcase their talents. Over the years,
he and bandmates have played with luminaries including Chuck Berry, The Allman
Brothers, Bob Seger, Billy Joel, Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer, Humble Pie,
Triumph (Rick Emmet), Grand Funk Railroad, War, Bread, Tom Cochrane, Jefferson
Airplane, and Ronny Hawkins; and,
WHEREAS there was no cause too small or inconsequential
to which Emmerson would not lend his name, including numerous relief benefits and
volunteering his time to music education efforts including working with
Algonquin College. Emmerson never forgot his hometown and gave privately and personally
to numerous causes. He has passed his core values of kindness, consideration
and respect to his family; and,
WHEREAS in 2008, Emmerson was inducted into the
Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and won two Junos with the Five Man Electrical
Band; and,
WHEREAS in December, 2021, fans globally, friends
and family mourned the loss of Les Emmerson; and,
WHEREAS on May 26, 2022, friends and family will
gather for a tribute concert and evening of storytelling at the Bronson Centre
to pay tribute to Emmerson and his musical and charitable contributions; and,
WHEREAS a future road in Ward 3 in the Caivan
Communities will be re-named for Les Emmerson, marked by a presentation to the
family at this event;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ottawa City Council
recognize the unique, prolific and generous contributions that Les Emmerson has
made in Ottawa and around the world, and the role he will continue to play as a
model and inspiration to all of Ottawa’s musicians today and in future.
CARRIED
MOTION
Moved by Councillor T. Kavanagh
Seconded by Councillor K. Egli
WHEREAS, nuclear weapons are
the most inhumane and indiscriminate weapons ever created; and
WHEREAS, the current and unprecedented threat of
use of nuclear weapons means that the risk of
nuclear weapons use is at its highest since the Cold War; and
WHEREAS, the long-term health and environmental consequences of one
nuclear detonation include severe climate disruption, mass fire, and radioactive
fallout which can lead to global famine and, in the most extreme case, human extinction;
and
WHEREAS, today’s nuclear arsenals contain weapons
that are 1000 times more
powerful than the ones that destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki killing hundreds of thousands of civilians and caused
the continuing suffering of many thousands more due to burns and related diseases;
and
WHEREAS, the peoples of the world will not be secure until the nuclear
arms race is halted and nuclear weapons are prohibited and abolished; and
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization has stated that nuclear weapons
pose the greatest immediate threat to human health and welfare and that no
meaningful medical or disaster relief response to the detonation of an average-sized,
100 kiloton nuclear weapon is possible; and
WHEREAS, the World Federation of Public Health Associations, of
which the Canadian Public Health Association is a member, welcomes the
entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
as the first comprehensive international prohibition of nuclear weapons
noting they are the most damaging weapons of mass destruction, and the latest
to be comprehensively banned.
WHEREAS, catastrophic humanitarian risks are posed by the continued
existence of nuclear weapons, including from any nuclear-weapon detonation by
accident, miscalculation or design, and emphasizing that these risks concern the
security of all humanity; and
WHEREAS, nuclear weapons produce radioactive contamination that remains
active for millennia, causing cancers and other illnesses that can persist
across generations; and
WHEREAS, the development, testing, and use of nuclear weapons
disproportionately impacts women and girls and Indigenous Peoples. After 1945
in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, women were twice as likely to develop and die from
solid cancer due to ionizing radiation exposure. This gendered difference was also
observed after the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident, where girls
were considerably more likely to develop thyroid cancer from nuclear fallout than
boys. Over two thousand nuclear test explosions were conducted between 1945 and
2017 with Indigenous communities around the world bearing the brunt of these deadly
experiments. Indigenous Peoples in present-day Australia, United States, the Marshall
Islands, New Zealand, and Fiji were permanently displaced because of nuclear weapons
testing as their lands became radioactive and unsafe for habitation, even decades
after test sites closed. In Canada, many members of the Délı̨nę
First Nation who worked at the Port Radium mine, mining and transporting
uranium ore for use in the atomic weapons produced by the Manhattan Project,
developed cancers due to exposure to low-grade uranium; and
WHEREAS, even a limited use of the world’s more than 13,000 nuclear
warheads would kill billions from radioactive fallout, crop
failures, and starvation outside
the city limits of the original target; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres,
noting worrying signs of a new nuclear arms race as States continue to modernize
their arsenals stated “Humanity remains one misunderstanding, one misstep, one
miscalculation, one pushed button away from annihilation”; and
WHEREAS,
the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) which entered
into force on January 22, 2021, is a landmark international agreement that
comprehensively prohibits nuclear weapons with the ultimate goal of their total
elimination; and
WHEREAS, the International
Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, having called for a ban on nuclear weapons
since 1945, welcomed the adoption of the TPNW as a historic and long-awaited
step towards their elimination; and
WHEREAS, the World Medical Association, deeply concerned about the catastrophic
consequences of nuclear weapons on human health and the environment, welcomes the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and calls
on all states to promptly sign, ratify or accede to, and faithfully implement
the Treaty; and
WHEREAS, more than one thousand
recipients of the Order of Canada who have joined an initiative led by John
Polanyi, C.C., Douglas Roche, O.C. and the late Murray Thomson, O.C., are urging
Canada to work to have NATO countries recognize the Treaty on the Prohibition
of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) as a step towards the eventual elimination of nuclear
weapons.
WHEREAS, former Prime Ministers, Foreign Ministers, and Defence
Ministers including The Right Honourable John N. Turner and Jean Chrétien, The
Honourable Lloyd Axworthy, Jean-Jacques Blais, Bill Graham, John McCallum, and
John Manley joined fifty-five allied non-nuclear weapons states’ leaders in
2020 stating that “nuclear weapons serve no legitimate military or strategic
purpose in light of the catastrophic human and environmental consequences of
their use” and support Canada signing and ratifying the Treaty on the Prohibition
of Nuclear Weapons; and
WHEREAS, a Nanos
poll taken in April 2021 show
that a strong majority of Canadians agree Canada should join the Treaty.
Seventy-four percent (74%) support or somewhat support Canada signing and
ratifying the new Prohibition Treaty; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 Ottawa Declaration, signed by
prominent Canadians, notes that the
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
declares that “any use of nuclear weapons would be abhorrent to the principles of
humanity and the dictates of public conscience,” and
calls on Canada to support the TPNW; and
WHEREAS, cities and residents in cities are the main targets of nuclear
weapons and the City of Ottawa has a special responsibility as Canada’s Capital
City to ensure its residents have the right to live in a world free from the
threat of a nuclear attack; and
WHEREAS, seventeen Canadian cities including Cape Breton, Halifax,
Langley, Montreal, North Saanich, Oakville, Pelham, Saanich, Sooke, Squamish, Sudbury,
Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, West Vancouver, White Rock, and Winnipeg have
already spoken out in support of the TPNW by signing the International Campaign
to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Cities Appeal; and
WHEREAS, The City of Ottawa joined the international nongovernmental
organization Mayors for Peace in 1985 to work globally with
other cities to press for nuclear abolition. In 2004, then-President of
Mayors for Peace and the Mayor of Hiroshima, Mr. Tadatoshi Akiba, visited Ottawa
and met high school students and civil society leaders and was generously hosted
at City Hall by then-Mayor Bob Chiarelli.
WHEREAS, in 2006 the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM) adopted a resolution in entitled “Support for Mayors
for Peace” which resolved
- that FCM express its unqualified support for
Mayors for Peace “which is advocating for the abolition of nuclear
weapons”
- that the FCM send a letter to the Government of
Canada indicating support for Mayors for Peace
WHEREAS, Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, proclaimed August
6th Hiroshima Day and August 9th Nagasaki Day for two
consecutive years in 2020 and 2021; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa is deeply concerned
about the grave threat that nuclear weapons pose to communities throughout the
world. We firmly believe that our residents have the right to live in a world
free from this threat. Any use of nuclear weapons, whether deliberate or
accidental, would have catastrophic, far-reaching and long-lasting consequences
for people and the environment.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa join with the other
Canadian cities who have signed on to the Cities Appeal and support the Treaty
on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and call on our governments to sign and
ratify it.
CARRIED
The Fleury/ Luloff
Motion regarding Health and Fitness Day, for which notice was given at the May
11, 2022, City Council meeting, was withdrawn pursuant to Subsection 60(6) of the Procedure By-law
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts
Seconded by: Councillor G. Gower
That the Rules of Procedure be
suspended to consider the following motion to seek immediate action from the Province
in response to the recent storm event
WHEREAS on May 21, 2022 an unexpected
and powerful derecho and impactful thunderstorms hit the Ottawa region at
approximately 3:50 pm; and
WHEREAS sustained high winds,
extraordinary wind gusts of up to 190 km/h and heavy rains, caused massive tree
displacement, destruction of hydro infrastructure resulting in extensive power
outages, widespread and costly damage to properties, displacement of residents,
and the forced extended closures of businesses and services; and
WHEREAS the provincial Disaster Recovery
Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program allows homeowners, residential tenants,
small owner-operated businesses, not-for profit organizations, small
owner-operated farms to submit claims for financial help; and
WHEREAS this program permits residents
to claim clean up expenses, costs to repair or replace essential property and
basic emergency expenses like evacuation travel costs; and
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario needs to
activate the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program for the
specific area affected by a natural disaster to enable aid to flow to affected
victims;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor
Watson write to Premier Ford and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
to formally request that the City of Ottawa be designated as an area
specifically affected by a natural disaster.
CARRIED
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts
Seconded by: Mayor J. Watson
WHEREAS on Saturday
May 21, 2022 a significant weather event impacted the city of Ottawa, which
caused extensive damage to trees, property and the electrical grid; and
WHEREAS it is
appropriate that direction be provided as soon as possible to Planning, Real
Estate & Economic Development staff to assist in the process of reconstruction;
THEREFORE Be It
Resolved that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit the introduction of
the following motion:
WHEREAS
on May 21, 2022, over the Victoria Day long weekend, a significant weather
event impacted the city of Ottawa, which caused extensive damage to trees,
property and the electrical grid; and
WHEREAS
City resources and attention are being focused on the cleanup and restoration
of services; and
WHEREAS repair or reconstruction
of affected buildings and structures will be required; and
WHEREAS property owners may
require demolition and/or building permits in order to rebuild existing
buildings and structures in the areas affected by the tornadoes; and
WHEREAS the
cost of these permits will cause additional hardships to the already impacted
owners; and
THEREFORE
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager of the Planning, Real Estate
& Economic Development, through the Chief Building Official, be authorized
to suspend the following fees that may be incurred as a direct result of damage inflicted
by weather event on May 21 , 2022:
1. Demolition Fees;
2. Building Permit Fees;
3. Fees relating to accessing
historic building permit records;
4. Replacement fees for civic number
blades;
CARRIED
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor L. Dudas
Seconded by: Mayor J. Watson
That the Rules of Procedure be
suspended to consider the following motion:
WHEREAS on December 12, 2018, Council appointed
Councillor Riley Brockington as Ottawa City Council’s representative to the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); and
WHEREAS the AMO Annual Conference and Annual General
Meeting (AGM) will take place August 14-17, 2022, in Ottawa, during which
elections for AMO’s Board of Directors will be held; and
WHEREAS AMO has issued a Call for Nominations for
the 2022-2024 AMO Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS since 2018, Councillor Riley Brockinton has
represented the City of Ottawa on the AMO Board as a Director in the Regional
and Single Tier Caucus; and
WHEREAS Councillor Riley Brockington has expressed
his interest to stand for re-election to the Board as a Director in the Regional
and Single Tier Caucus; and
WHEREAS a Council Resolution of support is required
in order for Councillor Brockington to stand for this office; and
WHEREAS AMO provides partial reimbursement of
Directors’ travel expenses in accordance with their Board/Executive/Volunteer
Expense Reimbursement Policy, and the City of Ottawa would be expected to
assume all costs of the Member’s participation over and above those reimbursed
by AMO;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support Councillor
Riley Brockington to stand for re-election to the AMO Board of Directors as Director,
Regional and Single Tier Caucus.
CARRIED
NOTICES OF MOTION (FOR CONSIDERATION AT SUBSEQUENT
MEETING)
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MOTION
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;
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;
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);
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;
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.
MOTION
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.
MOTION
Moved by: Councillor
K. Egli
Seconded by: Councillor J. Cloutier
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.
MOTION
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:
a) 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;
b) 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;
c) 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;
d) 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
e) 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.
MOTION
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 in the Hunt
Club Riverside Park Community Centre be named in memory of the late Anita
Mitchell and David Mitchell.
MOTION
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),
WHEREAS, Ms. Dodd served on the Carlington
Community Association for many years, mainly as Treasurer, but also serving in
other capacities,
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,
WHEREAS, the gazebo in Harrold Place Park was
replaced in 2021, and is a focal point in this park for local families,
WHEREAS, there is strong support in the
community to recognize the memory of Linda Dodd,
WHEREAS, the Carlington Community Association
endorses the commemorative naming of the Harrold Place Park Gazebo in memory of
the late Linda Dodd,
WHEREAS the family of Linda Dodd have been
consulted and support this proposal,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the gazebo in
Harrold Place Park (Carlington) be named after the late Linda Dodd.
MOTION
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,
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
MOTION
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.
MOTION
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.
MOTION
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:
a. Immediately increase
funding for all Ontario government funded dental programs to 75% of current
Ontario Dental Association Suggested Fee Guide for General Practitioners, and
b. 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.
MOTION
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 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 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 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.
BY-LAWS
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THREE READINGS
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2022-168.
A by-law
of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment
of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property
parking enforcement.
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2022-169.
A by-law
of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway
and assume them for public use (bois Boulonnais Grove).
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2022-170.
A by-law
of the City of Ottawa to appoint certain Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
in the Right of Way Inspections Branch of the Planning, Real Estate and Economic
Development Department and Traffic Services within the Public Works Department.
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2022-171.
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 18 Louisa Street.
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2022-172.
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 54, 56 and 60 Bayswater Avenue.
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2022-173.
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 part of 3345 Borrisokane Road, part of 3900
Cambrian Road, and part of 1108 Apolune Street.
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2022-174.
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 700 Coronation Avenue.
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2022-175.
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 8415 Campeau Drive.
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2022-176.
A by-law
of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2007-268 respecting fees and charges
for public transit services.
2022-177.
A by-law
to provide for the making of an application for approval to expropriate
property in the City of Ottawa for the purposes of the Stage 2 Ottawa Light
Rail Transit System project.
2022-178.
A by-law
of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the
lands known municipally as 112 Montreal Road and 314 Gardner Street.
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2022-179.
A by-law of
the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-17 to appoint certain Inspectors,
Property Standards Officers and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Building
Code Services Branch of the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
Department.
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2022-180.
A by-law
of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2019-421 to regulate the operation
of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Multi-Purpose Off-Highway Utility Vehicles,
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles, and Motorized Snow Vehicles on certain
designated highways and unopened road allowances within the City of Ottawa
and to repeal By-law No. 2022-156.
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2022-181.
A by-law
of the City of Ottawa to designate the Dr. Robert Law House, 190 Laurier Avenue
East, to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
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2022-182.
A by-law
of the City of Ottawa to designate Porter’s Island Bridge to be of cultural
heritage value or interest.
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2022-183.
A by-law
of the City of Ottawa to amend By-Law No. 2008-222, respecting the designation
of La Maison Jeanne D’Arc, 360 Kenwood Avenue, a property of cultural heritage
value or interest.
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2022-184.
A by-law
of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway
and assume them for public use (Fox Valley Road).
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2022-185.
A by-law
of the City of Ottawa to amend the Centretown Secondary Plan of Volume 2A of
the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase maximum building heights
at lands known municipally as 311 Somerset Street West and 234 and 236
O’Connor Street.
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2022-186.
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 257, 261, 269 and 277 King Edward Avenue and
260 Murray Street.
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2022-187.
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 180 Kanata Avenue.
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2022-188.
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 353 Gerry Lalonde Drive.
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2022-189.
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 201 and 221 Hughson Place.
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2022-190.
A by-law of
the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part
of the lands known municipally as 2793 River Road.
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2022-191.
A by-law
of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part
of the lands known municipally as 2881 Blanchfield Road.
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2022-192.
A by-law
of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of
part of the lands known municipally as 3943 Nixon Drive.
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2022-193.
A by-law
of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of
part of the lands known municipally as 2441 Diamondview Road.
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2022-194.
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 2596 Carp Road.
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2022-195.
A by-law
of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway
and assume them for public use (Devine Road, Carling Avenue, Duford Street, Pleasant
Park Road, Roosevelt Avenue, Churchill Avenue North, O’Toole Road, Tenth Line
Road, Somerset Street, Riverside Drive, Stevenson Avenue, Heron Road, Maple
Creek Court).
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CARRIED
Councillor L. Dudas (OCC 22-07)
The May 2022 storm struck many areas
across the City and caused significant destruction to private and public
property. The aftermath of the storm was prolonged for many residents, due to
extensive power outages that widely ranged in duration across Ottawa.
Mindful of past emergencies faced by the
City of Ottawa that were similar in nature and scope, what process was used, or
developed in the aftermath – as lessons learned; as a system to reach out to
impacted residents on a frequent/regular basis? What steps were developed to
communicate with residents that did not have access to the Internet and social
media?
How was that proactive outreach system
used during the recent storm recovery effort? When will the debriefing for this
particular emergency occur: and how will new lessons learned be captured and
used to augment EOC practices?
Will this information be shared with
Councillors and the wider public?