Ottawa City Council

Minutes

Meeting #:

14

Date:

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Time:

10:00 A.m. - 12:00 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, 10 May 2023 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Mayor, Mark Sutcliffe, presided over the meeting from Council Chambers with some Members attending in person and the remaining Members participating remotely by Zoom.

Mayor Sutcliffe led Council in a moment of reflection. 

2.

Public notices and meeting information

Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

3.

Announcements / Ceremonial Activities

3.1

Presentation – Children’s 9-1-1 Awards

Two local children, Mariam and Drake, were recognized for their bravery and quick action at the City Council meeting through the 9-1-1 Children’s Achievement Awards. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe together with Councillor Riley Brockington, Chair, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee, presented both children with awards for their courage.

4.

Roll Call

All Members of Council were present except Councillor M. Carr.

5.

Confirmation of Minutes

5.1

Minutes of the Council meeting of 26 April 2023

Carried

 

6.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

No Declarations of Interest were filed. 

7.

Other communications received

The communications were received.

7.1

Petitions

• Petition received containing the names of 99 individuals in opposition to the Bulb-outs at Foley Avenue at Dakota Avenue and Valley Drive.

8.

Responses to Inquiries

8.1

OCC 2023-02 - Non Disclosure Agreements and Sexual Assault

9.

Regrets

Councillor M. Carr advised she would be absent from the City Council meeting of 10 May 2023.

10.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Motion No. 2023 - 14-01
  Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  That the report from Agriculture and Rural Affairs Report 3, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 3A, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 4, Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 3, Planning and Housing Committee Report 8, Transportation Committee Report 5, 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 April 26, 2023” be received and considered; and

  Council receive and consider the Built Heritage Committee Report 5 pursuant to Subsection 35(7) of the Procedure By-law.

  Carried

11.

Built Heritage Committee Report 5

11.1

Application to alter 514 Manor Avenue, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, located in the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District

File No.: ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0016 – Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13)

• Committee recommendations
  That Council:

  1. Approve the application to alter 514 Manor Avenue, according to plans prepared by Art House Developments, dated January 18, 2023, conditional upon: 
     1. The submission of a heritage permit application for the front entrance canopy to be processed under the authority delegated to staff; 
     2. The submission and acceptance of a final Tree Information Report and Landscape Plan, to the satisfaction of the City’s Forester; 
     3. The reinstatement of the original boulder wall along the property’s Hillcrest Drive elevation; and, 
     4. The submission of samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Planning staff prior to issuance of a building permit.
  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 permit with a two-year expiry date from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
  4. Direct that the report be submitted to Council for consideration at its meeting of May 10, 2023, pursuant to Subsection 35(7) of the Procedure By-law.
  Carried

12.

Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 3A

12.1

High Performance Development Standard Update 2023

File No. ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0016 - City-wide

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Approve the updated High Performance Development Standard phasing timeline as outlined in this report;
  2. Approve the revised work plan timeline and next steps for High Performance Development Standard as outlined in this report;
  3. Direct staff to report back to Environment and Climate Change Committee with:
     
     1. An update to the Corporate Green Building Policy to align with Tier 2 of the High Performance Development Standard 2024;
     2. Key performance indicators relating to the implementation and results of the High Performance Development Standard as part of the Climate Change Master Plan Annual Status Update;
     3. Proposed incentive program, and funding options to support higher tier performance (Tier 2) in 2024; and
     4. Review and update of the High Performance Development Standard every four years with first recommended update for approval in 2025.
  4. Direct staff to respond to changes to the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Building Code Act, and report back to Environment and Climate Change Committee as required.
  5. Approve the revised Site Plan Control by-law provisions within Site Plan Control By-law 2014-256 as amended, in order to:
     1. Apply the High Performance Development Standard to all Site Plan Control applications in the urban area;
     2. Apply the High Performance Development Standard to Site Plan Control applications that meet the definition of “HPDS Development Threshold” in the rural area;
     3. Require drawings sufficient to display matters of exterior design and their sustainable design as outlined in the High Performance Development Standard, as adopted by City Council on April 13, 2022; and
     4. Add a definition for “HPDS Development Threshold” (formerly referred to as Complex Site Plan)
• Motion No. 2023 - 14-02
  Moved by D. Hill
  Seconded by G. Darouze

  WHEREAS the staff report entitled, High Performance Development Standard Update 2023 (ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0016) was approved by the Environment and Climate Change Committee on April 18, 2023; and

  WHEREAS, at the time of approval, staff recommended the item proceed to the City Council meeting of May 10, 2023 to coincide with the consideration of an upcoming staff report entitled Bill 109 Implementation/ Update report; and

  WHEREAS the Province has advised that potential provincial directions impacting building energy efficiency and green development standards are anticipated to occur in Summer 2023 along with accompanying changes to the Ontario Building Code; and
   
  WHEREAS the Committee heard concerns with respect to the implementation of High Performance Development Standards (HPDS) ahead of Provincial changes to the Building Code, as well as concerns related to other components of the implementation plan, including third-party review, Community Energy Plans (CEP) and HPDS criteria to be addressed as part of a Site Plan Control Approval;
   
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council refer the recommendations on High Performance Development Standards as outlined in Report ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0016 back to staff, and direct staff to bring forward an updated report to Committee following the release of the Ontario government’s guidance on this issue, expected in the Summer of 2023 with recommendations for revised phasing timelines, resource requirements and associated amendments to the Site Plan Control By-law by no later than Q1 2024; and

   
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to: 

  1. Include a review of resources required to conduct timely internal review of energy model and Community Energy Plan submissions in place of a third-party reviewer for submissions associated with Site Plan Control and Plan of Subdivision applications;
  2. Provide clarification in the associated Terms of Reference for a Community Energy Plan for a Plan of Subdivision that a letter of intent is required at the submission of an application, and is to indicate the applicants proposed means of considering energy efficiency within a future community and that this information is considered to be preliminary and to the best information available, which will be subject to revision and validation through submission of a CEP or equivalent certification and labelling program as a condition of approval; 
  3. Further review the proposed Site Plan Control amendments to enact HPDS within the Site Plan Control Bylaw alongside changes to the By-law arising from Bill 23, and changes that may result from proposed Planning Act amendments currently under consideration through Bill 97 and consider revisions to respond to concerns identified at the April 18th, 2023, Environment and Climate Change Committee.

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

  Carried (14 to 10)

13.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 4

13.1

2021 and 2022 Lansdowne Annual Report

ACS2023-CMR-OCM-0004 - Citywide

• Committee Recommendations

  That Council receive the following status update report related to the Lansdowne Partnership Plan.

  1. The update from the City Manager outlining the delegated authority exercised from November 2020 to date by the City Manager, the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer, under the finalized and executed Lansdowne Partnership Plan Legal Agreements;
  2. The update from the City Manager on the October 15, 2021 and January 13, 2023 Lansdowne Master Partnership Meeting and Meetings Amongst Parties to the Unanimous Shareholder Agreements; and,
  3. The status update outlined in this report regarding the operations of the Lansdowne Public-Private Partnership as referenced in Section 12 of the 2020 - Procurement Year in Review report (ACS2021-ICS-PRO-0004) and Section 11 of the 2021 - Procurement Year in Review report (ACS2022-ICS-PRO-0001);
  Received

13.2

Ottawa Nightlife Economy Action Plan

ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0008 - Citywide

• Committee Recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Receive the Nightlife Economy Action Plan and direct staff to initiate the recommendations contained therein and summarized in Document 1;
  2. Direct staff to report back to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee on the progress of the Nightlife Economy Action Plan by the end of Q4 2024; and
  3. Direct staff to report back to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee on the outcomes of the Nightlife Economy Action Plan by the end of Q4 2026.
  Carried as amended
• Motion No. 2023 - 14-03
  Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by J. Leiper

  WHEREAS the Nightlife Economy Action Plan has identified the need for new mid-sized performing arts venues in Ottawa through extensive consultation with industry professionals, including local independent talent buyers and promoters; and 

  WHEREAS members of the independent local industry have raised concern about the lack of financially accessible venues in Ottawa; and

  WHEREAS Recommendation 10 of the Nightlife Economy Action Plan includes opportunities to support the development of new mid-sized venues (1,500 - 2,000 person capacities); and 

  WHEREAS Recommendation 4 of the Nightlife Economy Action Plan seeks to establish a Nightlife Ambassador Council that will guide recommendations 6 through 10; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following changes be made to the Nightlife Economy Action Plan

  1. Under Recommendation 4, Priority Actions Replace “Select Nightlife Ambassador Council Members that represent nightlife businesses, key organizations and residents” with “Select Nightlife Ambassador Council Members that represent Ottawa’s independent music industry, nightlife businesses, key organizations and residents”; and
  2. Under Recommendation 10, Priority Actions
     Add “Ensure any new spaces developed promote the importance of being financially accessible to independent Ottawa based promoters and talent buyers”
  Carried

13.3

Declaration of Surplus Land – 3169 and 3179 Conroy Road and Transfer to Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation

ACS2023-PRE-CRO-0002 - Gloucester-Southgate (10) 

• Committee Recommendations

  That City Council:

  1. authorize staff to transfer the lands detailed in Recommendation 1 above, subject to existing easements and any easements that may be required, to Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation for future disposal to support the City’s Employment Land Economic Development Objectives.
  2. recommend that the Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation, through the sales process, require purchasers to provide a concept plan that demonstrates how noise, fumes, buffers and other related compatibility issues with the existing residential community will be addressed.
  Carried

13.4

Motion – Councillor M. Luloff - CIP Application by Trim Works Developments Limited for 1280 Trim Road

ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0066 - Orléans-East-Cumberland (1) 

• Committee Recommendation

  That City Council approve that notwithstanding any program recommendations contained in the CIP Program Review staff report or any decisions made with respect to the CIP Program by Council, that the CIP application for 1280 Trim Road be brought forward to a future Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting for consideration under the terms and conditions of the Integrated Orléans CIP program as they existed as of the date of the application.

  Carried

14.

Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 3

14.1

Action Plan – Response to OLRT Public Inquiry Recommendations

File No. ACS2023-TSD-TS-0003 - City Wide

• Committee recommendations as amended

  That Council:

  1. Approve the City’s Action Plan to respond to the recommendations of the Public Inquiry that lie within the City’s jurisdiction.
  2. Direct the Office of the City Clerk to notify the following entities and bodies of the City of Ottawa’s Action Plan, and share with them the report: 1) the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, 2) Transport Canada, 3) Infrastructure Canada, 4) the National Capital Commission, 5) the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation, and 6) the Rideau Transit Group.
  Carried

15.

Planning and Housing Committee Report 8

15.1

Zoning By-law Amendment – 15 Larch Street

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0049 - Somerset (14)

• Committee recommendation(s), as amended

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 15 Larch Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a 26-unit, low-rise apartment building with site-specific exceptions, as detailed in Document 2, as revised.

  Carried

15.2

Zoning By-law Amendment – 377 and 381 Winona Avenue

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0050 - Kitchissippi (15)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 377 and 381 Winona Avenue from TM to TM [XXXX], as shown in Document 1, to permit the redevelopment of the site into a six-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

15.3

Motion – Site Plan Control Application - 4 Campbell Reid Court

ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0068 - West Carleton-March (5)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That City Council direct staff to:

  1. Examine the unique circumstances surrounding the Site Plan Control application for 4 Campbell Reid Court and the associated Minor Variance application, including the timing of the application submission and the subsequent modifications to the Official Plan; and
  2. Propose any necessary policy amendments or exceptions that would allow for the consideration of Minor Variances in support of the Site Plan Control application for the proposed Animal Hospital at 4 Campbell Reid Court, within the framework of the Future Neighbourhood Overlay designation; and
  3. Report their findings and recommendations for any required policy changes to the Planning and Housing Committee by July 6, 2023, ensuring that such changes are consistent with the objectives and intent of the City's Official Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement.
  Carried

16.

Transportation Committee Report 5

16.1

Barrhaven Light Rail Environmental Assessment Study - Revised Alignment / Woodroffe Avenue Median LRT Plan

File no: ACS2023-PRE-TP-0002 - Barrhaven West (3), College (8), Knoxdale-Merivale (9), Barrhaven East (24)

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Receive for information the revised functional design for the Barrhaven LRT Environmental Assessment Study between Knoxdale Road and West Hunt Club Road and the associated consultation outcome as described in this report and supporting documents; and
  2. Direct staff to re-initiate the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) in accordance with Regulation 231/08 of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, including the preparation and filing of the Environmental Project Report for final public review and comment.

  Carried with Councillor G. Darouze dissenting.

  Carried

16.2

Processing Centre for Automated Speed Enforcement

File no: ACS2023-PWD-TRF-0004 - Citywide

• Committee recommendations 

  That Council approve:

  1. The establishment of a Processing Centre for Automated Speed Enforcement infractions in Ottawa as outlined in the report;
  2. The creation and funding for permanent full-time equivalent positions (FTEs) required for By-law and Regulatory Services, as detailed in the report to operate the Automated Speed Enforcement Processing Centre, including:
     1. One (1) Program Manager position;
     2. Three (3) Supervisor positions;
     3. One (1) Clerk position;
     4. One (1) Analyst position; and,
     5. 24 Provincial Offence Officer positions.
  3. That staffing costs during the start-up period in 2023, as identified in item 2, and all required non-compensation costs in 2023 as described in the report, be funded by the Road Safety Reserve Fund; and,
  4. That permanent funding for the aforementioned FTEs, all non-compensation costs and the associated revenues as described in the report be requested as part of the 2024 Budget process. 

  Carried with Councillor G. Darouze dissenting.

  Carried

16.3

Speed Reduction on March Road from Teron Road to Carling Avenue/Station Road

ACS2022-OCC-CCS-0055 - Kanata North (4)

• Committee recommendations 

  That Council approve that the speed limit be lowered from 80 km/h to 60 km/h on March Road between Teron Road to Carling Avenue/Station Road. 

  Carried

16.4

Sidewalk Design Guidelines

ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0060 - Citywide

• Committee Recommendations

  That Council approve:

  1. That City staff—in the upcoming review of sidewalk design guidelines—give consideration to the two current sidewalk designs (ramp- and drop-style), as well as giving consideration to an alternate design in which the full width of the sidewalk remains flat and level, with a mountable curb serving to provide driveway access; and
  2. That in the interim until the staff review is completed and design guidelines are updated or confirmed by City Council, City staff increase the consultation with the local councillor on the possibility of implementing either ramp-style or drop-style sidewalks for current and upcoming road re-construction projects in their respective ward, assuming the preferred design meets current standards.
  Carried

17.

Bulk Consent Agenda

17.1

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 3

17.1.1

Beckett’s Creek Subwatershed Study

ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0019 - Orléans East-Cumberland (1) and Orléans South-Navan (19)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve the Beckett’s Creek Subwatershed Study, attached as Document 1.

  Carried

17.1.2

Zoning Omnibus Amendments – Q2 2023

ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0006 - City Wide

• Committee Recommendation(s) , as amended

  That Council approve amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as shown in Documents 1 and 2, and detailed in Document 3, as revised.

  Carried

17.2

Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 4

17.2.1

Declaration of Surplus Land - 2060 Lanthier Drive and Transfer to Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation

ACS2023-PRE-CRO-0001-v2 - Orléans South-Navan (19) 

• Committee Recommendations

  That City Council authorize the transfer of 2060 Lanthier Drive, subject to existing easements and any easements that may be required, to the Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation (OCLDC) for disposal.

  Carried

17.2.2

Conservation Authorities 2023 Levies

ACS2023-FCS-FSP-0005 - Citywide

• Committee Recommendation

  That Council approve the 2023 levies for the Rideau Valley, South Nation and Mississippi Valley Conservation Authorities as presented in Document 1, and as outlined in this report. 

  Carried

17.2.3

City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan – Annual Update (2023)

ACS2023-OCC-GEN-0004 - Citywide

• Committee Recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Receive the City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan – Annual Update (2023) report;
  2. Receive the updated Web Accessibility Policy (Document 1); and
  3. Approve the updated Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training Plan (Document 2), which includes mandatory training requirements for supervisors in a Level 6 SAP designated position to receive the AODA Management Compliance Module Training.
  Carried

17.2.4

Office of the City Clerk 2022 Annual Report

ACS2023-OCC-GEN-0005 - Citywide

• Committee Recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Receive this report;
  2. Approve the Departmental French Language Services Operational Plans for the 2022-2026 Term of Council and the annual goals for 2023-2024, as described in this report and set out in Documents 4 and 5;
  3. Approve the amendments to Schedule “A” of the Records Retention and Disposition By-law as outlined in this report and set out in Documents 7 and 8;
  4. Approve two temporary Full-time Equivalent positions (FTEs) for the Information Management Branch, as described in this report and set out in Document 6; and
  5. Direct staff to review recommendations from the external organizational review of the Committee of Adjustment and related matters, in consultation with the Committee’s Secretary-Treasurer, and bring forward any proposed amendments to the Committee of Adjustment’s structure, governance and administration as part of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review process, as described in this report.
  Carried

17.3

Planning and Housing Committee Report 8

17.3.1

Zoning By-law Amendment – 572 Moodie Drive

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0059 - College (8)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 from I1B[407] H(15) (Minor Institutional Zone, Subzone B, Urban Exception 407, with a maximum height of 15 metres) to I1B[XXXX] (Minor Institutional, Subzone B, Urban Exception XXXX) for 572 Moodie Drive, as shown in Document 1, to add a site-specific exception to permit stacked dwellings within an Institutional zone, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

17.4

Transportation Committee Report 5

17.4.1

Huntmar Drive Widening and Stittsville Main Street Extension Environmental Assessment Study - Recommendations

File no: ACS2023-PRE-TP-0004 - Stittsville (6), Kanata North (4)

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Approve the functional design for the Huntmar Drive Widening and Stittsville Main Street Extension Environmental Assessment Study, as described in this report; and,
  2. Direct Transportation Planning staff to finalize the Environmental Study Report and proceed with its posting for the 30-day public review period in accordance with the Ontario Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process.
  Carried

17.4.2

Speed Reduction to 40 kph on Woodroffe Avenue between Richmond Road and Carling Avenue

ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0049 - City-Wide

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve that the speed limit on Woodroffe Avenue between Richmond Road and Carling Avenue be reduced to 40 kph permanently to put community safety ahead of motor vehicles.

  Carried

17.5

City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions

17.5.1

Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of April 26, 2023

ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0067 - City-wide

• Report Recommendation

  That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of April 26, 2023, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Document 1.

  Carried

18.

In Camera Items

There were no in camera items.

19.

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

20.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• Motion No. 2023 - 14-04
  Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  That the report from Agriculture and Rural Affairs Report 3, Built Heritage Committee Report 5, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 3A, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 4, Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 3, Planning and Housing Committee Report 8, Transportation Committee Report 5, 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 April 26, 2023” be received and adopted as amended.

  Carried

21.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

21.1

Councillor T. Tierney - Ottawa Race Weekend

• Motion No. 2023-14-05
  Moved by T. Tierney
  Seconded by M. Sutcliffe

  WHEREAS Ottawa Race Weekend is scheduled for May 26 to May 28, 2023 with the Health and Fitness Expo included as a two-day event being held at Aberdeen Pavilion in Lansdowne Park for the first time; and

  WHEREAS the Expo is also the site of Race Kit Pick-Up and free shuttle buses will operate throughout the day on Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27 between Ottawa City Hall, and Lansdowne Park; and

  WHEREAS Ottawa Race Weekend is covering the cost of the shuttle buses and has requested the City of Ottawa waive the cost to park in the City Hall garage as part of promoting their shuttle buses for participants to easily obtain their race kits and visit Lansdowne Park; and

  WHEREAS implementing free evening and weekend parking at City Hall during Ottawa Race Weekend would result in an estimated $3,000 in foregone parking revenues and thus a reduced contribution to the Parking Reserve Fund;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council approve that free parking at the City Hall parking garage located at 110 Laurier Avenue will be provided from Friday, May 26 at 6:00 pm until Sunday, May 28 at 9:00 pm.

  Carried

21.2

Councillor M. Luloff - Petrie Island Canoe Club 

• Motion No. 2023-14-06
  Moved by M. Luloff
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  WHEREAS the Petrie Island Canoe Club (PICC) is an incorporated not-for-profit organization that offers canoe and kayak instruction and training programs on Petrie Island Beach, 795 Tweddle Road, accessible to all Ottawa residents; and,

  WHEREAS on April 27, 2022, Council declared 280 square metres of Petrie Island Beach as surplus to the City’s needs in order for the PICC to lease the area from the City and  develop a marine storage facility through funding received from the federal grant known as the Canada Community Revitalization Fund that will allow the PICC to continue to serve diverse groups and demographics and offer programs to paddlers of all ages and abilities; and,

  WHEREAS on April 27, 2022, Council delegated authority to the Director, Corporate Real Estate Office to negotiate, conclude, execute, and amend on behalf of the City, a lease or licence agreement with the PICC for a term of up to 25 years for 280 square metres of Petrie Island Beach for a marine storage facility, regardless of the underlying value of the land area; and,

  WHEREAS in completing its due diligence through detailed design as submitted through the City’s site plan control application process, the PICC has refined its leased area to include an increase of 280 square metres of Petrie Island Beach, to accommodate proper access to and maintenance of the marine storage facility; and,

  WHEREAS the Ward Councillor and City staff support the proposed increase of the leased area by 280 square metres for a total leased area of 560 square metres for the marine storage facility;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council declare a further 280 square metres of Petrie Island Beach as surplus to the City’s needs; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council waive the Revenue Lease Agreements At Market Rent section of the City’s Leasing Policy requiring the City to lease City owned real property at market value for the additional 280 square metres of Petrie Island Beach; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council waive the Notice of Surplus Real Property Available for Lease at Market Rent section of the Leasing Policy requiring the City to notify the public of City owned real property available for lease for the additional 280 square metres of Petrie Island Beach required by the PICC; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council delegate authority to the Director, Corporate Real Estate Office to negotiate, conclude, execute, and amend on behalf of the City, a nominal value agreement with a term of up to 25 years for 560 square metres of land for PICC use, as identified above, at Petrie Island Beach, 795 Tweddle Road; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Recreation Cultural and Facility Services to negotiate, conclude, execute, and amend on behalf of the City, a seasonal operating agreement with PICC to allow for temporary mobility access to the waterfront to the mutual benefit of both parties at Petrie Island Beach, 795 Tweddle Road.

   

  Carried

22.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

22.1

Motion - Councillor A. Troster - International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia 

• Motion No. 2023 - 14-07
  Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by M. Sutcliffe

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion as the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia is taking place on May 17th.

  WHEREAS the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia was created in 2004 to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by 2SLGBTQ+ individuals; and

  WHEREAS the Day is intended as an annual landmark to draw the attention of decision makers, the media, the public, corporations, opinion leaders, local authorities, and more to the alarming situation faced by people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics; and

  WHEREAS the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is currently celebrated in more than 130 countries; and

  WHEREAS hate-motivated crimes based on an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity has risen sharply in recent years; and

  WHEREAS municipalities can play a profound role in combating homophobia, biphobia and transphobia; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council declare May 17th, 2023, to be International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. 

  Carried

22.2

Motion - Councillor T. Kavanaugh - Bill 98 – Seeking to retain ability for municipality to obtain a closed school site

• Motion No. 2023 - 14-08
  Moved by T. Kavanagh
  Seconded by R. King

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion as Bill 98 is being expedited and will likely be before the Legislature very soon. 

  WHEREAS the government of Ontario has put forward Bill 98, the Better Schools and Outcomes Act which includes a section in Schedule 2 on the disposal of surplus school properties; and

  WHEREAS schools are a fundamental part of the fabric of a community, serving not only to educate children but as a centre for after-school community activities, meeting place, providing both greenspace and sports fields (including outdoor community hockey rinks) for the community, etc.; and

  WHEREAS the current provincial procedure for a school board to dispose of a closed school is to offer it first to a coterminous school board, then to the municipality, then to the provincial government, and then to the federal government, before selling it on the open market; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa, in recognition of the importance of retaining a community facility within a neighbourhood, considers these opportunities and has, from time to time, purchased such schools in the past particularly for the opportunity to keep green space and/or a public building space in the community as well as housing; and

  WHEREAS Bill 98 (Better Schools and Outcomes Act) contains a provision whereby the Minister of Education may direct a school board to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of a school site or other property of the board ahead of offering it to municipalities if the school property is not needed to meet current or future pupil accommodation needs of the Board ;

  WHEREAS this provision would eliminate the ability of a municipality to obtain a closed school site to meet community needs;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa indicate to the Minister of Education and to the Ontario Legislature its interest in having municipalities retain the ability to obtain a closed school site before it goes on the open market; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ottawa-area M.P.P.s and the Association of Municipalities in Ontario be informed of the City’s position in this regard.

  Carried with Councillors G. Darouze and S. Desroches dissenting.

  Carried

23.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

23.1

Motion - Councillor S. Plante - 25th anniversary of Retraite en action

• Moved by S. Plante
  Seconded by T. Kavanagh

  WHEREAS 2022 was the 25th anniversary of Retraite en action, a Franco-Ontarian Ottawan organization based out of Patro d’Ottawa, at 40 Cobourg Street, on land belonging to the City of Ottawa;

  WHEREAS Retraite en action celebrated its anniversary all year long by encouraging retirees and seniors to join various Patro d’Ottawa activities;

  WHEREAS in order to leave a permanent tribute to its presence at Patro d’Ottawa, Retraite en action chose to plant a tree and install a commemorative plaque on the land for posterity’s sake;

  WHEREAS the cost of the commemorative tree, planted in fall 2022, and the accompanying plaque will be paid for by Retraite en action;

  WHEREAS Retraite en action plans to hold an event at 40 Cobourg Street to officially celebrate this commemoration in spring 2023;

  BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the installation of a plaque at 40 Cobourg Street on land belonging to the City of Ottawa to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Retraite en action;

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the plaque read “Retraite en action 25E ANNIVERSAIRE/25th ANNIVERSARY 1997 – 2022” in English and French.

23.2

Motion - Councillor L. Dudas - National Health and Fitness Day

• Moved by L. Dudas
  Seconded by D. Hill

  WHEREAS the participation rates of Canadians engaging in healthy physical activities has declined, while inactivity and obesity continues to rise in Canada; and

  WHEREAS health and fitness ought to be promoted and embraced by Canadians of all ages and abilities; and

  WHEREAS many Canadian cities have taken up the annual challenge of encouraging and promoting physical activity, including Calgary, Saskatoon, Montréal and Victoria; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa offers a multitude of recreation and leisure programming and promotes active and healthy living through a number of initiatives; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has previously offered an incentive to residents to embrace physical activity and fitness by providing 2 for 1 public swimming at City-operated swimming pools and 2 for 1 admission at City-operated weight and cardio rooms in recognition of past National Health and Fitness Days; and

  WHEREAS Ottawa Public Health has indicated that staying active is a positive coping strategy to taking care of your mental health; and 

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa Departments (Ottawa Public Health, Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department and others) work together on improving access to and encouraging physical activity for residents; and

  WHEREAS offering an incentive to residents to embrace physical activity and fitness by offering 2 for 1 public swimming at City-operated swimming pools (public, lane and wave) and 2 for 1 admission at City-operated weight and cardio rooms, as well as a free virtual Zumba class on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in recognition of 2023 National Health and Fitness Day; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council declare Saturday, June 3, 2023 to be National Health & Fitness day in Ottawa; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council approve that the City offer 2 for 1 public swimming at City-operated swimming pools and 2 for 1 admission at City-operated weight and cardio rooms, as well as a free virtual Zumba class on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in recognition of the 2023 National Health and Fitness Day.

23.3

Motion - Councillor A. Troster - Chinatown Night Market – Closure of Somerset Street West

• Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by T. Tierney

  WHEREAS the Ottawa Chinatown Business Improvement Area (BIA) will host the annual Ottawa Chinatown Night Market; and

  WHEREAS many of the Night Market activities will be happening outdoors on Somerset Street West between Bronson Avenue and Empress Street. Activities consist of multicultural performances and cultural food vendors; and 

  WHEREAS the BIA has requested the closure of Somerset Street West from Bronson Avenue and Empress Street. The road closure will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 1 June 2023 and end at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, 5 June 2023; and

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

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Somerset Street West from Bronson Avenue and Empress Street. The road closure will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 1 June 2023, and end at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, 5 June 2023 for the Ottawa Chinatown Night Market; providing it meets the requirements, conditions, and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

23.4

Motion - Councillor A. Hubley - Waste Management

• Moved by A. Hubley
  Seconded by D. Brown

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has declared a Climate and Housing Emergency; and

  WHEREAS the city of Ottawa is dealing with an expiring landfill; and

  WHEREAS the residents of our city produce 317,000 tons of garbage a year currently; and

  WHEREAS cities around the world, across our country, and even just outside our own municipal boundary have chosen to divert waste from landfill; and many of these cities are currently using various technologies such as, but not limited to, incineration and other waste diversion methods that convert waste to energy; and

  WHEREAS it is prudent for the City of Ottawa to address the long-term solid waste needs of our city that both benefit residents, taxpayers and the environment, and

  WHEREAS there are numerous examples of modern, efficient, and environmentally friendly waste to energy technologies which reduce pollutants and which generate heat and electricity

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff undertake an immediate review of the technologies which are available and in active operation for diverting waste from the landfill which meet or exceed current applicable environmental regulations and requirements; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff conduct a Request For Interest to determine what companies would be interested in partnering with the city of Ottawa to test and prove the benefits of their concepts; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff give preference to the potential solutions that could provide heat and or electricity to be used to make housing more affordable for our residents.

24.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

24.1

Three Readings

• Motion No. 2023 - 14-09
  Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by L. Dudas

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

  2023 - 181    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to set the instalment due dates and the interest and penalty rates applicable to the collection of property taxes for 2024.

  2023 - 182    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish the tax ratios for the taxation year 2023.

  2023 - 183    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2023.

  2023 - 184    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2023 for police services.

  2023 - 185    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2023 for the City of Ottawa's share of the costs of the conservation authorities.

  2023 - 186    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for the Canterbury Community Outdoor Covered Refrigerated Rink Facility within the service area known as the Canterbury designated area for the year 2023.

  2023 - 187    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for the service-area known as the Mosquito Nuisance Control Program Special Area for the year 2023.

  2023 - 188    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for fire protection and prevention in the rural service area for the year 2023.

  2023 - 189    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for fire protection and prevention in the urban service area for the year 2023.

  2023 - 190    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for public transportation within the Rural Transit Service Areas for the year 2023.

  2023 - 191    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for public transportation within the service area known as the Urban Transit Area for the year 2023.

  2023 - 192    A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the calculation of the amount of taxes for municipal and school purposes payable in respect of property in the commercial classes, industrial classes or multi-residential property class for 2023.

  2023 - 193    A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting property subclass tax reductions for the year 2023.

  2023 - 194    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a percentage by which tax decreases are limited for 2023 for properties in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes.

  2023 - 195    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for the Britannia Village Ottawa River Flood Protection Works within the service area known as the Britannia Village Ottawa River Flood Protection Program for the year 2023.

  2023 - 196    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for the Stonebridge Community Association within the designated area known as the Stonebridge Community Area for the year 2023.

  2023 - 197    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2014-431, as amended, respecting the OCHC Municipal Housing Project Facilities and Tax Exemption.

  2023 - 198    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to correct the name of Heston Dr, a municipal highway in the City of Ottawa, to chemin West Hunt Club Road.

  2023 - 199    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2007-478 respecting permit fees.

  2023 - 200    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2020-195 respecting fees and charges for Ottawa Fire Services.

  2023 - 201    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2006-75 respecting fees and charges for inspections and file searches by Ottawa Fire Services.

  2023 - 202    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-237 respecting a housekeeping amendment to the Fireworks By-law. 

  2023 - 203    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189 respecting license fees.

  2023 - 204    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-255 respecting fees. 

  2023 - 205    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-163 respecting fees for open air fire permits.

  2023 - 206    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2013-416 respecting fees.
    
  2023 - 207    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2018-99 respecting fees.

  2023 - 208    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2013-232 respecting fees.

  2023 - 209    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-239 respecting permit fees for temporary signs. 

  2023 - 210    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2020-164 respecting fees.

  2023 - 211    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy a special charge in respect of the Business Improvement Area in the City of Ottawa and to provide for the collection of these special charges for the year 2023.

  2023 - 212    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to impose, levy and collect a rate for the purposes of The Sparks Street Mall Management Board with respect to the Sparks Street Mall for the year 2023.

  2023 - 213    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.

  2023 - 214    A bylaw of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.

  2023 - 215    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal By-Law No. 2022-350  and to close the Fernbank Road Construction Extension.

  2023 - 216    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at chemin de la Crevasse Road, avenue Alpenstock Avenue, rue Cornice Street, cercle du Rappel Circle, rue Copperhead Street, côte Switchback Ridge, range Tricam Row, placette du Bivouac Mews, avenue Ascender Avenue, and chemin Crux Road on Plan 4M-1719 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

  2023 - 217    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the former École St-Pierre, 353 Friel Street, to be of cultural heritage value or interest. 

  2023 - 218    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use on Plan 4M-1681 (rue Obsidian Street).

  2023 - 219    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 Building Code Services of the Planning, Real Estate, and Economic Development Department.

  2023 - 220    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 15 Larch Street. 

  2023 - 221    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 377 and 381 Winona Avenue. 

  2023 - 222    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to implement omnibus amendments and to amend technical anomalies and make minor corrections to the zoning of various properties throughout the City of Ottawa. 

  2023 - 223    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 572 Moodie Drive. 

  2023 - 224     A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a water utility bill deferral program for eligible low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities who wish to defer their water utility bills and to repeal by-law 2019-21.

  2023 - 225    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a tax deferral program for low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities who are owners of real property in the residential/farm property class and to repeal By-law No. 2007-452.

   

  Carried

25.

Confirmation By-law

• Motion No. 2023 - 14-10
  Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  That the following by-law be read and passed:

  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 10 May 2023.

  Carried

26.

Inquiries

There were no Inquiries.

27.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 12:10pm.

• Motion No. 2023 - 14-11
  Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 10 May 2023 be adjourned.

  Carried