Ottawa City Council

Minutes

Meeting #:

42

Date:

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Time:

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

Location:

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

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1.

Call to order and moment of reflection

The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on Wednesday, 18 September, 2024 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Mayor, Mark Sutcliffe, presided over the meeting from Council Chambers with some Members attending in person and the remaining Members participating remotely by Zoom.

Mayor Sutcliffe led Council in a moment of reflection. 

2.

Public notices and meeting information

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Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

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

3.

National Anthem

The National Anthem was from a recording that was performed by the Canterbury Highschool Choir.

4.

Roll Call

All Members of Council were present.

5.

Confirmation of Minutes

5.1

Minutes of the Council meeting of 4 September 2024

• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx
  Carried

6.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

No Declarations of Interest were filed. 

7.

Communications

The communications were received.

7.1

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications

The communications from AMO were received.

7.2

Petition

Petition received containing the signatures of 163 people requesting that Ottawa City Council collaborate with the OSA and stakeholders in the development of a long-term strategy for skateboarding in Ottawa.

7.3

Submission

Submission received containing the signatures of 720 people that they object to the development at 6310 Hazeldean to request that Council deny the Municipal Support Resolution.

8.

Regrets

No regrets were filed. 

9.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx
  Moved by R. King
  Seconded by A. Hubley

  That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 16, Built Heritage Committee Report 17, Planning and Housing Committee Report 33, Transit Commission Report 14 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of September 4, 2024” be received and considered; and 

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the Finance and Corporate Services Report 17 and Ottawa Board of Health Report 2 (In Camera) due to the time sensitivity of the items contained in these reports.

  Carried

10.

Ottawa Board of Health Report 2 (In Camera)

The report was Carried in open session.

10.1

Appointment of Associate Medical Officer of Health – In Camera – Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual

• Board of Health Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. recommend the appointment of Dr. Emil Azuma Prikryl as Associate Medical Officer of Health to the Minister of Health in accordance with the City of Ottawa Act, 1999 and the Health Protection and Promotion Act; and
  2. Subject to approval of recommendation 1, that Council transmit its recommendation for approval of the appointment to the Minister of Health.
  Carried

11.

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 16

11.1

ATVs Using Municipal Roads to Access Marlborough Forest for Special Event

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0091 – City-wide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve the temporary use of the designated highways and road allowances listed in Document 1, on September 21, 2024, for the purposes of an ATV charity ride.  

  Carried

11.2

Wetland Omnibus Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment

File No. ACS2024-SI-CCRX-0001 – West Carleton-March (5), Osgoode (20), and Rideau-Jock (21) 

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. approve the proposed amendments to the Official Plan as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 3; and
  2. approve the proposed amendments to Zoning By-law No. 2008-250 as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 4.
  Carried

12.

Built Heritage Committee Report 17

12.1

Designation of 50 Carruthers Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0049 - Kitchissippi (Ward 15)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Vachon House, 50 Carruthers Avenue, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, attached as Document 5.

  Carried

12.2

Application to demolish 227-229, 231-233 and 235-237 St. Patrick Street, properties designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0069 – Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

• Committee recommendation(s) as amended

  That Council: 
  

  1. Approve the applications to demolish the buildings at 227-229, 231-233 and 235-237 St. Patrick Street, and issue the heritage permit conditional upon: 
     
     1. The registered owner(s) of the properties entering into an agreement with the City, to be registered on title, that until the time of the construction of replacement buildings, the registered Owner shall:
        
        1. Landscape the properties to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning, Development and Building Services Department. 
           
        2. Prohibit the use of the property for other interim uses.
           
        3. Maintain the property in accordance with the Property Standards By-law.
           
  2. Exempt the subject property from the requirements of the Demolition Control By-law, 2012 (2012-377).
     
  3. Direct staff to consider the historic architectural expression of the existing buildings and the contribution they make to the streetscape in the evaluation of any future application for new construction under the Ontario Heritage Act on the properties located at 227-229, 231-233 and 235-237 St. Patrick Street.
  Carried

12.3

Application for demolition at 7 Crescent Road, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0046 - Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council :

  1. Approve the application to demolish the house and garage at 7 Crescent Road, conditional upon:
     
     1. The registered owner(s) of the properties entering into an agreement with the City, to be registered on title, that until the time of the construction of replacement buildings, the registered Owner shall:
        
        1. Landscape the properties to the satisfaction of the General Manager Planning, Development and Building Services Department. 
        2. Prohibit the use of the property for other interim uses.
        3. Maintain the property in accordance with the Property Standards By-law.
  2. Exempt the subject property from the requirements of the Demolition Control By-law, 2012 (2012-377).
  Carried

12.4

Designation of 123 Metcalfe Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0062 - Somerset (Ward 14)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 123 Metcalfe Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.

  Carried

12.5

Heritage Register Removals Report 2024

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0067 - City-wide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council remove reference to the 15 properties listed in Document 1 from the Heritage Register.

  Carried

13.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 17

Rising from the Finance and Corporate Services Committee of September 16, 2024.

13.1

Proposed 2025 Budget Directions, Timeline and Consultation Process

File No. ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0015 - Citywide

The report was Carried on a vote of 17 Yeas to 8 Nays, with Councillor  D. Hill dissenting on recommendation 2. a. ii, Councillor R. Brockington dissenting on recommendation 2. b., Councillors D. Brown, C. Kitts, G. Darouze and M. Luloff dissenting on recommendation 2. g.

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve the following:

  1. 1. The approach and timetable for consultation and consideration of the 2025 budget as outlined in the report.
     2. The following directions for developing the Draft 2025 Budget:
        1. That the municipal tax increase be set at no more than 2.9 per cent overall inclusive of the following:
           1. The City-wide tax levy, which includes funding for Library and Public Heath be increased by no more than 2.9 percent for 2025 and that Council request that the Library and Public Health Boards develop their draft budgets based on the pro rata share of this tax increase;
           2. The Police Services levy be increased by no more than 2.9 percent and that Council request that the Police Services Board develop their draft budget based on this tax increase;
        2. That the Draft 2025 Transit Budget be developed in consideration of the $120-million funding deficit identified in the Fairness for Ottawa campaign and include solutions in the following areas, depending on support from other levels of government and the work of the Transit Long-Range Financial Plan Working Group:
           1. Funding of between $0 and $120 million from the federal and provincial governments
           2. A Transit levy increase of between 2.9 and 37 per cent
           3. A fare increase between 2.5 and 75 per cent 
           4. Fare discount adjustments for consideration to be itemized as part of the tabled 2025 Draft Transit Budget
           5. Operating efficiencies and/ or service reductions between $0 and $120 million
           6. Identify a list of Capital investment deferrals for consideration as part of the tabled 2025 Draft Transit Budget
           7. Identify any other levers for consideration as part of the tabled 2025 Draft Transit Budget
        3. That the assessment growth taxation revenues generated from new properties be estimated at 1.5 per cent of the current taxation for 2025 and that Council request that the Library, Public Health, Police Services Boards and the Transit Commission develop their budgets within this allocation.
        4. That City user fees and charges increase in accordance with the direction outlined in the Fiscal Framework or the Long-Range Financial Plans.
        5. That the Garbage Fee be increased in accordance with the approved Solid Waste Services Master Plan, shifting the tax portion of the funding to a fully recoverable curbside collection fee and reducing the proposed 17 per cent increase in 2025 to a seven per cent increase in 2025.
        6. That the Draft 2025 Capital Budget be developed in accordance with the direction outlined in the 2024 Development Charge (DC) Provisional Background Study, Long-Range Financial Plans and Fiscal Framework.
        7. That the Draft 2025 Rate Supported Budget be developed in accordance with the approved 2017 Long-Range Financial Plan V - Water, Wastewater and Stormwater.
     3. That the 2025 Recreation, Culture and Facility Services User Fees be approved to allow registrations and rentals sold in 2024 for 2025 to use 2025 rates, as described in this report.

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

  Carried (17 to 8)
• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx
  Moved by R. Brockington
  Seconded by S. Devine

  That recommendation 2)b)v) be amended to remove all the words after "Operating efficiencies”, to read as follows:

  1. Operating efficiencies

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

  Lost (8 to 17)

13.2

Application for Approval to Expropriate Lands – Baseline Transit Priority Phase Project

File No. ACS2024-SI-HSI-0008 - College (8)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council enact a by-law, in the form attached in Document 1, approving the making of an application pursuant to Section 4 of the Expropriations Act for approval to expropriate lands that are required for purposes of the Baseline Transit Priority Phase Project. 

  Carried

14.

Planning and Housing Committee Report 33

14.1

Demolition Control By-law Amendment

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0078 – 12,13,14,15,17, and small parts of 7 and 16

• Committee recommendation(s) as amended

  That Council approve an amendment to the Demolition Control By-law 2012-377 related to development applications and timing for demolition permits, as amended by Motion No. PHC 2024-33-01.

  Carried

14.2

Zoning By-law Amendment – 6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0058 – City-wide

The report was Carried with Councillors C. Kelly, G. Darouze, G. Gower, C. Kitts and D. Brown dissenting. 

• Committee recommendation(s) as amended

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit high-rise mixed-use development with a maximum height of 21 storeys, as detailed in Documents 2 and 3, as amended by Motion No. PHC 2024-33-04.

  Carried

14.3

Official Plan Amendment - Kanata North Economic District

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0086 – Kanata North (4)

Carried as amended by Curry/Hubley Motion.

• Committee recommendation(s) as amended

  That Council approve:

  1. the Kanata North Economic District Urban Design Guidelines, as detailed in Document 3; and
  2. the adoption of Official Plan Amendment 33, an amendment to the Kanata North Economic District, as detailed in Document 2; and
  3. that Sections 3.7.5.c, 3.7.5.d, and Figure 3.6 of the draft Urban Design Guidelines be deleted as they reference tower separations that are less than 23m; and
  4. that staff in the Planning, Development and Building Services department be directed to prepare for consideration by Council amendments to the right-of-way cross sections in Section 4.8 as required to ensure trees, utility services, active transportation considerations, and operational considerations have been adequately addressed before the cross-sections are published for use; and
  5. that the following be added as Recommendation 3 of the Report:

  3. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of 18 September 2024” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.

  Carried as amended
• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx
  Moved by C. Curry
  Seconded by A. Hubley

  WHEREAS at its meeting of September 11, 2024, Planning and Housing Committee approved the Kanata North Economic District (KNED) Urban Design Guidelines

  WHEREAS the KNED-specific Official Plan Policies are focussed on the transformation of the 1970’s suburban business park into a 21st Century urban innovation District by enhancing mobility options, allowing a wide range and mix of uses, and ensuring appropriate urban design that will contribute to the quality of life for those who live, work, learn and play in Kanata North and boost its ability to compete for talent at the national and global levels 

  WHEREAS Motion No. PHC2024-33-03 gave direction to staff in the Planning, Development and Building Services Department to prepare for consideration by Council amendments to the right-of-way cross sections in Section 4.8 of the KNED Guidelines and the removal of Sections 3.7.5.c, 3.7.5.d, and Figure 3.6 of the draft Urban Design Guidelines as they reference tower separations that are less than 23 m.  

  WHEREAS staff are continuing to review the multi-modal mobility networks in the KNED and may bring forward additional mobility-focused recommendations as part of the CPP Bylaw.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the KNED Urban Design Guidelines reflect the Urban Design Guidelines for High-rise Buildings approved by City Council on May 23, 2018, specifically the separation between towers, Section 2.25, with the separation between towers being typically 23m or 25m depending on tower height (Diagram 2-9), while ensuring that due to the unique goals and special nature of the Kanata North Economic District, flexibility be provided so that a reduced separation could be considered on a site-by-site basis where it can be demonstrated that the placement of the buildings will not create wind or sun shadow impacts on major public spaces on the site, pursuant to the City Terms of Reference for wind / shadow studies; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff in the Planning, Development and Building Services department will continue to review the right-of-way cross sections and bring forward revised cross-sections as part of the CPP Bylaw, along with other mobility-focused recommendations for the CPP area. 

  Carried

14.4

Zoning By-law Amendment – 3484 Innes Road, and 240 and 270 Lamarche Avenue

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0008 – Orléans South-Navan (19)

The report was Carried with Councillors L. Dudas and C. Kitts dissenting. 

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3484 Innes Road, and 240 and 270 Lamarche Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit on part of the lands an apartment dwelling, mid-rise use up to seven storeys in height, with limited commercial uses, and a park, and to rezone 3484 Innes Road to “Development Reserve”, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

14.5

Community Benefits Charge By-law (2022-307) Update

File No. ACS2024-PDB-GEN-0005 – City-wide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Receive this report for information regarding an update on the Community Benefits Charge program.
  2. Approve the Community Benefits Charge Capital Program List (Document 2).
  Carried

14.6

Bill 185 Implementation with respect to Development Review, and Bill 109 Monitoring Report

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0067 – City-wide

The report was Carried with Councillor D. Hill dissenting. 

• Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:  

  1. Receive for information the update on the internal process changes undertaken since July 1, 2023 as part of Bill 109 Implementation Monitoring;
  2. Approve the amendments to the Pre-Consultation By-law 2023-296, as per Document 1 attached to this report, to make the pre-consultation process non-mandatory as per Bill 185;
  3. Approve the amendments to the Public Notification and Consultation Policy, attached as Document 2 to this report;
  4. Approve the amendments to the Planning Fees By-law 2024-33, attached as Document 3 to this report; and
  5. Approve the conversion to permanent of 33 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions approved in Report ACS2023-PRE-GEN-0005 to continue to meet the provincial timelines for development applications.
  Carried

15.

Transit Commission Report 14

15.1

Referral of Motion – Councillor J. Leiper – Restoring 5-minute headways on Line 1

File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0084 – City-wide 

• Commission recommendation(s)

  That Council consider the matter.
• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by A. Troster

  WHEREAS Confederation Line 1 service has been reduced under delegated authority to 10 minute headways during weekday off-peak hours, specifically from 5 minutes from 9 am – 3 pm and from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm; and, 

  WHEREAS overall ridership on OC Transpo is substantially reduced from pre-pandemic levels that has had a severe impact on revenues; and,

  WHEREAS frequency of service is an important determinant of ridership, affecting overall trip time in a system characterized by transfers as well as the decision to use transit for non-commuting purposes; and,

  WHEREAS the combined potential wait times for the Trillium Line and Confederation Line are potentially over 20 minutes not including connecting bus wait and travel time, seriously diminishing transit as an attractive choice for commuting and non-commuting purposes, which is critical to restore ridership levels;

  THEREFORE be it resolved that Council approve that Line 1 frequency be restored to 5-minute headways from 9 am – 3 pm and from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm on weekdays, to be funded from the City’s expected 2024 surplus in tax-supported programs when the Trillium Line resumes revenue service.
• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx
  Moved by G. Gower
  Seconded by W. Lo

  WHEREAS there is a forecasted $25 million deficit for transit in the 2024 budget and a $120 million deficit for transit in the 2025 budget;

  WHEREAS overall ridership on OC Transpo is substantially reduced from pre-pandemic levels, which has had a severe impact on revenues; and,

  WHEREAS demand for light rail service is lower during off-peak times; and

  WHEREAS it's critical that OC Transpo resources are applied to where demand is greatest; and 

  WHEREAS City of Ottawa staff are committed to finding a balanced approach that minimizes the financial burden on residents while maintaining essential transit services; and,

  WHEREAS staff continue to explore all possible avenues to ensure the long-term sustainability of OC Transpo; and,

  WHEREAS Confederation Line 1 service has been reduced under delegated authority to 10-minute headways during weekday off-peak hours, as compared to 5-minute headways during peak hours; and,

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is facing significant funding pressures impacting transit, with a structural deficit for public transit averaging $140 million per year over the next five years, and a deficit of $120 million for 2025;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that: OC Transpo collect and analyze ridership data at the current service frequency to assess the impact on overall ridership levels and transit system efficiency and return to Transit Commission within three months with an analysis of ridership trends and patterns, impact on revenue and operational costs, an assessment of any other operational efficiencies and cost-saving measures, and the impact of any federal or provincial investment in transit, and make a recommendation about future service levels at that time.

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff continue to monitor the data and commit to increase service, as soon as operationally feasible, to align service levels with ridership demand when it increases.

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor continue to engage with federal and provincial governments to secure fair and adequate funding for public transit, emphasizing the critical role of transit in the city’s economic recovery, environmental sustainability and to maintain service levels to match ridership demand.

  For (14)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe
  Against (11)	T. Kavanagh, T. Tierney, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, S. Menard, L. Johnson, S. Devine, J. Bradley, S. Plante, and A. Troster

  Carried (14 to 11)
• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx

  Councillor Leiper, in accordance with Subsection 44(2)(b) and (d) of the Procedure By-law, challenged the Mayor’s ruling that Councillor Gower's motion was a replacement for his motion .  The following question was then put to Council:

  Shall the Mayor be sustained?

  The Mayor’s Ruling was sustained on a division of 14 YEAS to 10 NAYS as follows:

  For (14)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe
  Against (10)	T. Kavanagh, T. Tierney, R. King, J. Leiper, S. Menard, L. Johnson, S. Devine, J. Bradley, S. Plante, and A. Troster

  Carried (14 to 10)
• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx
  Moved by S. Devine
  Seconded by J. Bradley

  WHEREAS Frequency of LRT was reduced under delegated authority without consideration of ridership and without evidence on demand.
   
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to restore weekday off peak frequency to 7 Minutes until the requested data is available to be funded from the City's expected 2024 surplus in tax-supported programs when the Trillium Line resumes revenue service.

  For (12)	T. Kavanagh, T. Tierney, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, S. Menard, L. Johnson, S. Devine, J. Bradley, S. Plante, A. Troster, and M. Carr
  Against (13)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe

  Lost (12 to 13)

16.

Bulk Consent Agenda

16.1

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 16

16.1.1

Zoning By-law Amendment – 6109 and 6121 Fourth Line Road

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0020 - Rideau-Jock (21)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 6109 Fourth Line Road, as shown in Document 1, to prohibit residential development on the retained lands and the severed residential parcel be rezoned to permit a reduced lot width, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

16.1.2

Zoning By-law Amendment – 3047 Moodie Drive

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0024 - Rideau-Jock (21)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3047 Moodie Drive, as shown in Document 1, to prohibit residential development on the retained lands, and to permit a reduced lot width of 12 metres on the severed lands, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

16.1.3

Zoning By-law Amendment – 4380 Trail Road

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0020 - Rideau-Jock (21)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 4380 Trail Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit a Waste Processing and Transfer Facility, limited to the transfer and processing of inert soils, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

16.2

Built Heritage Committee Report 17

16.2.1

Consideration of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 149 Rideau Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0064 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 149 Rideau Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

  Carried

16.2.2

Consideration of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 156 Rideau Street (including street addresses 152, 156-158 Rideau Street), under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0065 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 156 Rideau Street (including street addresses 152, 156-158 Rideau Street) and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
  2. Enact a by-law to designate the property generally in accordance with the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 6, in consideration of the objection received by the City Clerk.
  Carried

16.2.3

Consideration of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 198 Rideau Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0066 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 198 Rideau Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
  2. Enact a by-law to designate the property being generally in accordance with the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5, in consideration of the objection received by the City Clerk. 
  Carried

16.2.4

Consideration of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 217 Rideau Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0068 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) 

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 217 Rideau Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

  Carried

16.2.5

Designation of 200 Fifth Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0061 - Capital (Ward 17)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 200 Fifth Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4.

  Carried

16.2.6

Designation of 218 Cantin Street, 224 McArthur Avenue, 297 Dupuis Street and 159 (also known as 149) and 381 Montréal Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0007 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 218 Cantin Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.
  2. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 224 McArthur Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 7.
  3. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 297 Dupuis Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 9.
  4. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 159 Montréal Road (also known as 149 Montréal Road) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 11.
  5. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 381 Montréal Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 13.
  Carried

16.2.7

Updates to the Heritage Grant Program for Building Restoration

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0050 - City-wide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council: 

  1. Approve the updated “Guidelines for the Heritage Property Grant Program” attached as Document 1, effective for the 2025 program. 
  2. Change the program name to “Heritage Property Grant Program”, effective for the 2025 program. 
  Carried

16.3

Planning and Housing Committee Report 33

16.3.1

Zoning By-law Amendment – 246 Westhaven Crescent

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0014 – Kitchissippi (15)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 246 Westhaven Crescent, as shown in Document 1, to permit conversion of a three-unit dwelling to a six unit dwelling, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

16.3.2

Zoning By-law Amendment – 1770 Heatherington Road

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0038 – Gloucester-Southgate (10)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1770 Heatherington Road, as shown in Document 1, from IG1[2663], General Industrial Subzone 1, Exception 2663 to R4M (Residential Fourth Density, Subzone M), O1 (Parks and Open Space), and I1 (Minor Institutional) zones with exceptions to  enable the development of approximately 158 residential units, a new road, and public park, on the vacant portion of a parcel owned by the City of Ottawa, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

16.4

City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions

16.4.1

Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of September 4, 2024

File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0082 - City-wide

• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx

  Report Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of September 4, 2024, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Documents 1-3.

  Carried

17.

In Camera Items

There were no in camera items.

18.

Disposition of Items Approved by Committees under Delegated Authority

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

  Received

19.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx
  Moved by R. King
  Seconded by A. Hubley

  That the Ottawa Board of Health Report 2 (In Camera), Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 16, Built Heritage Committee Report 17, Finance and Corporate Services Report 17 and Planning and Housing Committee Report 33, Transit Commission Report 14 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of September 4, 2024” be received and adopted as amended. 

  Carried

20.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

20.1

Ward Boundary Review

• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx
  Moved by D. Brown
  Seconded by G. Gower

  WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 222 of the Municipal Act, 2001 municipalities are authorized the power to divide or redivide a municipality into wards or to dissolve existing wards; and

  WHEREAS a comprehensive review of ward boundaries was conducted in 2020, leading to the adoption of the Ward Boundaries and Council Composition By-law No. 2021-3 on January 27, 2021, which was in effect for the 2022 Municipal Elections; and

  WHEREAS the current southern boundary for Ward 6 – Stittsville is a property line between Stittsville Main Street to the west and Shea Road to the east; and

  WHEREAS a portion of the land between the Ward 6 – Stittsville southern border and Flewellyn Road within Ward 21 – Rideau-Jock is part of the new urban expansion area; and

  WHEREAS established principles of ward boundaries include geographic communities of interest and physical boundaries;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council direct staff to bring forward a report to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee no later than Q4 2024 that would enable the lands described in Document 1 to be redistributed from Ward 21 – Rideau-Jock to Ward 6 – Stittsville in advance of the 2026 Municipal Elections. 

   

  Carried

20.2

Short Term Local Street Closure

• Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by M. Carr

  WHEREAS Glebe Montessori School will host the annual Glebe Montessori School September Welcome BBQ event;

  AND WHEREAS the Glebe Montessori School September Welcome BBQ offers games, kid's activities and a on street BBQ. Event is a beginning of the school year party.

  WHEREAS The Glebe Montessori School September Welcome BBQ is to occur on Friday, September 20, 2024.

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

  WHEREAS the on-street event set-up will commence at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024, and the event will begin operation at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024; and

  WHEREAS the event take-down will commence at 6:30 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2024;

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

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Lyon Street South between Glebe Avenue and First Avenue from 4:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024 for a September Welcome BBQ, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

  Carried

21.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

21.1

Motion to Extend Councillor Johnson as FCM Representative

• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx
  Moved by W. Lo
  Seconded by D. Hill

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, in order to confirm the extension of the City’s representative on the FCM Board without delay; 

  WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; and
    
  WHEREAS in accordance with the FCM’s By-laws, the City of Ottawa is eligible to select a representative to serve on the Board of Directors, in addition to Councillor Tierney, who is currently serving as Second Vice-President; and
   
  WHEREAS in August 2023, Council appointed Councillor Laine Johnson to FCM’s Board of Directors for a one-year term starting August 2023 and ending August 2024; and
   
  WHEREAS the City will be asked to confirm its representative by resolution prior to the 2025 FCM Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting scheduled for May 29 – June 1, 2025;
   
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council extend Councillor Laine Johnson’s appointment as the City of Ottawa’s representative to FCM’s Board of Directors until the next FCM Annual Conference; and
    
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be directed to undertake a circulation for expressions of interest prior to the 2025 Annual Conference and AGM to determine if any other Members of Council have an interest in serving on the FCM Board; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa continues to assume all costs associated with the Council-appointed representative attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings, to be funded from the Council Administration budget. 

   

  Carried

21.2

Appointment of Honourary Council Co-Chair for the 2024 City of Ottawa Employee United Way Campaign

• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx
  Moved by W. Lo
  Seconded by D. Hill

  That the Rules of Procedure be Suspended to Consider the following Motion to coincide with the launch of the 2024 City of Ottawa Employee United Way Campaign

  WHEREAS United Way East Ontario has been the City of Ottawa’s corporate charity and has participated in an annual employee campaign since 2001; and

  WHEREAS United Way East Ontario brings people from different organizations together to create long lasting social change through its three focus areas, All That Kids Can Be, From Poverty to Possibility, and Heathy People Strong Communities; and 

  WHEREAS United Way East Ontario launches its annual fundraising campaign every fall to support local charities, committed to a 100% local impact; and

  WHEREAS the City continues to use the United Way’s ePledge Donation program to allow employees to donate; and 

  WHEREAS the Chair of the Community Services Committee has historically taken on the role of honorary Co-Chair for the City’s Employee Campaign; and

  WHEREAS Chair Laura Dudas has indicated her willingness to continue in this capacity for the 2024 campaign; and

  WHEREAS the Honourary Council Co-chair will work with the General Manager of Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services on the 2024 City of Ottawa Employee United Way Campaign; and 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council appoint Councillor Laura Dudas as the Honourary Council Co-Chair for the 2024 City of Ottawa Employee United Way Campaign.

  Carried

22.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

22.1

FloraFest Seven

• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx
  Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by J. Leiper

  WHEREAS the Flora Hall Brewing Company hosts an annual street festival to provide expanded programming and seating for patrons titled FloraFest;
  AND WHEREAS FloraFest takes place on a section of Flora Street between Kent Street and Bank Street; 
  AND WHEREAS the organizer has requested to close a section of Flora Street between Kent Street and Bank Street on Friday, 11 October 2024 to facilitate setup of the event while maintaining local access to residents via two-way traffic entering at Kent Street;
  AND WHEREAS the road closure would be in effect from 12 p.m. Friday, 11 October 2024 to 6 p.m. on Sunday 13 October 2024; 
  AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets (2001-260) By-Law prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday;
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the closure of Flora Street between Kent Street and Bank Street from 12 p.m. on Friday, 11 October 2024 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, 11 October 2024 to facilitate FloraFest Seven; providing it meets the requirements, conditions, and approval of Traffic Services. 

22.2

Ottawa Community Ice Partners (OCIP) Covid Recovery Action Plan extension

• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx
  Moved by T. Tierney
  Seconded by A. Hubley

  WHEREAS, the City’s Agreements with the OCIP for the Bell Sensplex and Richcraft Sensplex require an Operating Reserve that is funded through an $850,000 OCIP contribution and annual contributions of $250,000 from the City until the reserve reaches the value of a one-year debt servicing repayment; and 
  WHEREAS on June 14, 2023 Council approved a temporary waiver to July 31, 2024, of the requirement for OCIP to fund the Operating Reserve from the current period of Net Operating Income and fund the annual debt service for the next succeeding year, and directed staff to revisit the waiver requests in conjunction with the 2024 budget presented by OCIP; and
  WHEREAS the OCIP has requested an extension of such waivers and upon Council approval, the CFO/ City Treasurer will implement such extension on the same terms, that OCIP continue to support daily operations and make all required contributions to the Lifecycle Fund to maintain the facilities in the state of good repair;
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer be given delegated the authority to extend the temporary waiver previously granted to the OCIP to fund the succeeding year’s debt servicing and contributions to the Operating Reserve, until December 31, 2025.

23.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

23.1

Three Readings

• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx
  Moved by A. Hubley
  Seconded by R. King

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

  2024-388    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Glenroy Gilbert Drive). 
  2024-389    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2022-197 respecting fees.
  2024-390    A by-law of the City of Ottawa for the making of an application for approval to expropriate property in the City of Ottawa for the purposes of the Baseline Transit Priority Phase Project. 
  2024-391    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.
  2024-392    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Demolition Control By-law, 2012-377 relating to development applications and the timing for demolition permits. 
  2024-393    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 246 Westhaven Crescent. 
  2024-394    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road. 
  2024-395    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 3484 Innes and 240 and 270 Lamarche Avenue. 
  2024-396    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 1 of the Official Plan of the City of Ottawa to implement policies related to the Kanata North Economic District. 
  2024-397    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1770 Heatherington Road. 
  2024-398    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Volume 1 of the Official Plan of the City of Ottawa to implement policies related to the Rural Transects and Natural Heritage System. 
  2024-399    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to implement zoning as a result of updates to wetland boundaries by the provincial Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to various properties throughout the City of Ottawa. 
  2024-400    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 6109 and 6121 Fourth Line Road. 
  2024-401    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 3047 Moodie Drive. 
  2024-402    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 4380 Trail Road. 
  2024-403    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate the operation of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Multi-Purpose Off-Highway Utility Vehicles, and Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles on certain designated highways within the City of Ottawa.
  2024-404    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2019-397, designating community safety zones throughout the City of Ottawa
  2024-405    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands on promenade Cope Drive, Plan 4M-1730 and route Villanelle Road, cercle Poetry Circle, terasse Tercet Terrace, rue Rhyme Street and promenade Fiction Drive, Plan 4M-1743, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  

24.

Confirmation By-law

• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx
  Moved by A. Hubley
  Seconded by R. King

  That the following by-law be read and passed:

  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 18 September 2024.

25.

Inquiries

25.1

L. Johnson - Ottawa Bicentennial Celebration

Councillor L. Johnson - Inquiry OCC 2024-14

While the area that we now call the City of Ottawa was a traditional meeting and trading site for generations of the Anishinaabe, the founding of the permanent settlement that would become known as Bytown and later Ottawa began in 1826.
Just two years from now, what is today our nation’s capital will celebrate its Bicentennial. Celebrations could begin in as little as 15 months extending to the 200th birthday on September 26, 2026. This is a tremendous opportunity for local tourism and to attract investment to our city.
However, for local businesses and tourism operations to properly market the events, we need to announce them soon.

• What plans are being made to celebrate this important and historic milestone?
• How much is the proposed budget for celebrations?
• What partners have the City enlisted to help plan the celebrations?
• How will the City encourage individuals, community associations, small businesses, and Business Improvement Areas to participate?

25.2

R. Brockington - Park Signs

Councillor R. Brockington - Inquiry OCC 2024-15

Would the General Manager in Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services Department, working with Bylaw Services, please comment on the feasibility of adding a sticker or other similar adhesive or other method, to existing park signs and future park signs, that clearly illustrates the dog designation for every park under the City’s authority, in the City of Ottawa.

25.3

S. Menard - Wellington Street

Councillor S. Menard - Inquiry OCC 2024-16

• Can staff please outline what communications have been received from the federal government with regard to Wellington Street?
• Can staff speak to what positions the federal government has been taking or expressing in these discussions?
• Can staff inform Council on any informal and/or written offers from the federal government?

26.

Adjournment

• Motion No. 2024 - 42-xx
  Moved by A. Hubley
  Seconded by R. King

  That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 18 September be adjourned.

  The meeting adjourned at _____ pm.