OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, 08 July 2015, 10:00 a.m.

Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West

AGENDA 15

MOMENT OF REFLECTION

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Councillor J. Harder

ANNOUNCEMENTS/CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES

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Recognition - Mayor's City Builder Award

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Presentation - Noel Buckley Day Proclamation

ROLL CALL

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Confirmation of the Minutes of the regular meeting of 24 June 2015.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST INCLUDING THOSE ORIGINALLY ARISING FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

COMMUNICATIONS

Response to Inquiries:

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04-15 - Community Mailboxes

Other Communications Received:

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Submission received from the residents of Unitarian House containing 123 signatures, asking Council to reconsider the current proposed Western LRT Route, in particular the section from the proposed Dominion Station to the proposed Cleary Station (reference: Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 6, Item 8 on the Council Agenda).

Petitions:

REGRETS

No regrets filed to date.

MOTION TO INTRODUCE REPORTS

(Councillors D. Chernushenko and E. El-Chantiry)  

REPORTS

OTTAWA COMMUNITY LANDS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

1.

OTTAWA COMMUNITY LANDS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POLICIES

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve, in accordance with the best practices survey regarding the acquisition, hiring of employees, disposition of municipal properties and procurement of goods and services, that the Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation Policies, attached as Document “1”, be adopted for use by the development corporation.

CITY CLERK AND SOLICITOR

2.

STATUS UPDATE – COUNCIL INQUIRIES AND MOTIONS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 3 JULY 2015

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive this report for information.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 6

3.

OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT – 5341 BOUNDARY ROAD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Adopt the Official Plan Amendment, attached as Document 5, to extend the Carlsbad Springs Trickle Feed Water Service Area; and

2.         Amend Schedule 7 of the Infrastructure Master Plan to show the extension of the Water Service Area, as shown in Document 2.

4.

TWO YEAR PROGRAM TO OFFSET COSTS FOR PRIVATE SEPTIC SYSTEMS WHICH REQUIRE INSPECTION DUE TO SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PLANS

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Direct staff to work with the Ottawa Septic System Office to develop a two year program to offset costs for private septic systems which require inspection as a result of the Source Water Protection Plans; and

2.         Approve that a budget be established for this program not to exceed $50,000 per year and operate within the existing budget envelope for the Rural Affairs Office; and,

3.         Approve that any further extension of the program beyond the initial two years require subsequent Council approval.

5.

ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTRE AS PART OF THE GROUND SIGN AT 6107 PERTH STREET

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve a waiver of Sections 96 and 104(1) of the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law (2005-439, as amended) to permit the electronic message centre as part of the ground sign at 6107 Perth Street, subject to the following conditions (section 67A) that shall be reflected in the permit:

a)        static alphanumeric text messages and images are permitted provided there is no scrolling text or any flashing text, characters, images, or video;

b)        the minimum dwell time shall be of six minutes for alphanumeric text, an image, or an alphanumeric text and image, where permitted;

c)        there is a maximum transition time of one second between messages;

d)        there is a maximum lighting level of 5,000 cd/m2 between sunrise and sunset, and 300 cd/m2 between sunset and sunrise, where sunrise and sunset times are determined according to the National Research Council of Canada Sunrise/Sunset Calculator; and,

e)        the controlled display areas are programmed by an automatic sensor so as to display lighting of no more than 3 LUX above ambient light conditions.

FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 5B

6.

PROPOSED 2015-2018 TERM OF COUNCIL PRIORITIES

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED

That City Council:

a.   Receive the 2011-2014 City Balanced Scorecard Results Summary, outlined in Appendix B.

b.  Approve the proposed Term of Council Priorities as outlined in Appendix A, including as follows:

i.    The Strategy Map and seven Term of Council priorities as outlined on p. 4-5;

ii.   The Strategic Initiatives and the associated performance measures as outlined throughout Appendix A, as amended by the following;

1.   Section 1 – Finance and Economic Development Committee, as presented;

2.   Section 2 – Information Technology Sub-Committee, as presented;

3.   Section 3 – Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee, as presented;

4.   Section 4 – Planning Committee:

a.   That the Albion-Heatherington community be recognized as the site to launch the Neighbourhood Revitalization and Redevelopment Program based on the unique opportunities available in the neighbourhood; and,

b. That the language of strategic initiative 39- Neighbourhood Revitalization and Redevelopment Program - be amended to include Albion- Heatherington as the site for this project.

5.   Section 5 - Environment Committee:

a.   That the funding for Strategic Initiative 22 – Renewable Energy Strategy (p. 88) be amended to note that $100,000 of base Operating Budget funding be included only for the years 2014 and 2015, and;

b.   That the Urban Forest Management Strategy be included as a strategic initiative in the 2015-2018 Term of Council Priorities under objective ES1-Supportive and environmentally sustainable Ottawa with the associated performance measure of completing the development of the Forest Management Strategy in 2016.

6.    Section 6 – Transit Commission:

That Strategic Objective TM5 (p. 94 of Appendix A) be renamed to “Ensure reliable, safe, accessible and affordable transit services” with the accompanying Performance Measure of “Ensuring OC Transpo remains consistent with the Transit Affordability Plan”.

7.   Section 7 – Community and Protective Services Committee:

a.   Strategic Initiative 35 - Parks and Recreation Facility Upgrades: That the following parameters be approved to direct staff in the prioritization of project funding under this strategic initiative:

      Priority will be given to projects that:

•    Are park based and address a gap in services for a community or restore a park amenity no longer meeting local needs

•    Do not attract significant additional operating or maintenance costs for the City

•    Leverage other sources of internal or external funding; and

•    Do not exceed $400,000 in total costs

•    Address safety issues

b. That staff be directed to canvass each ward Councillor for priority projects to be considered within the parameters outlined above.

8.   Section 8 – Transportation Committee:

That the 2015-2018 Term of Council Priorities Strategic Initiatives SI 6 – Transportation Master Plan Phase 1 Road Projects (2015-18) be amended to read “progress in completing all road network improvement projects, including the implementation of complete streets, identified in Phase 1 of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP)”;

iii. The Standing Committee, IT Sub-Committee and Transit Commission oversight, as outlined on p. 6-9; and

iv.              The allocation for 2015 for the approved Strategic Initiatives and that the proposed spending for approved Strategic Initiatives for years 2016-2018 be included for consideration in each of those draft budgets.

c.   Direct staff to prepare a 2015-2018 City Strategic Plan and City Balanced Scorecard based on the approved Term of Council Priorities.

FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 6

7.

WARD BOUNDARY REVIEW – INFORMATION AND OPTIONS (2015)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive this report for information.

8.

STAGE 2 LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT (LRT) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND FUNCTIONAL DESIGN REPORT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council:

1.   Approve the functional design for the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) project as described in this report and detailed in Documents 1, 2 and 3;

2.   Direct staff to complete the Stage 2 LRT Project Stage 2 LRT Environmental Assessment process and documentation based on the functional design and file the respective Environmental Study Reports in accordance with the Ontario Transit Regulation 231/08;

3.   Approve the functional design of the Highway 174/Prescott Russell Road 17 (Hwy 417/Split to Trim Road) Environmental Assessment Study recommendations, as described in Document 2 of this report;

4.   Approve a capital budget transfer of $7M in existing funding from the Park and Ride Capital Account # 903278 to the Stage 2 LRT Project (Account # 907926) for the Stage 2 LRT Project preliminary implementation activities as described in this report;

5.   Delegate authority to the City Manager and Mayor to engage with the Federal and Provincial Governments on funding for the Stage 2 LRT Project to maximize their contribution to the project;

6.   Direct staff to undertake a review of upcoming City and senior government planned infrastructure works for potential bundling opportunities as part of the Stage 2 Project Contract; and,

7.   Approve the Business Case document as summarized in their report and attached as Document 7;

8.   Direct Stage 2 Office staff to explore structuring the Stage 2 LRT Project procurement documents to incent achieving Trillium Line revenue service sooner than the estimated 2023 timeline; and,

9.   Direct staff to fully assess the feasibility and relative priority of rapid transit investment in the west and develop an option to provide a rapid transit rail solution to Kanata at the earliest opportunity, respecting the affordability model established within the 2011 LRFP for Transit, and that this work inform the Transportation Master Plan update and including a review of projects currently within the Affordable RTTP Network.

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 10

9.

AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION TO DEVELOPMENT CHARGE BY-LAW – VILLAGE OF RICHMOND

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED

That Council direct staff to bring forward a modification to By-law 2014-229 revising the area specific sanitary sewer charge for the Village of Richmond.

10.

DESIGNATION OF THE MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING, 180 METCALFE STREET UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council issue a notice of intention to designate the Medical Arts Building, 180 Metcalfe Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.

11.

OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 180 METCALFE STREET

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.         Approve an amendment to the new Centretown Secondary Plan for 180 Metcalfe Street to allow a hotel use above the second floor; and

2.         Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 180 Metcalfe Street to allow a 27-storey mixed-use building, which incorporates the existing heritage building on the property.

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 11

12.

VILLAGE OF RICHMOND – AREA SPECIFIC SANITARY SEWER DEVELOPMENT CHARGE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the modifications to Development Charges By-law 2014-229 set forth in Document 1 in respect of the area specific sanitary sewer development charge for the Village of Richmond.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 6

13.

WEST TRANSITWAY EXTENSION – AT GRADE CROSSING AT MOODIE DRIVE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve a revised implementation strategy for the West Transitway Extension (Bayshore Station to Moodie Drive) as outlined in this report.

14.

SPEED REDUCTION ON BLAIR ROAD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve that the speed limit along Blair Road between a point 135m north of Meadowbrook Drive and a point 145m north of Innes Road be reduced to 50 km/h.

BULK CONSENT AGENDA

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 6

A.

COMMEMORATIVE NAMING – DOUG RIVINGTON PARK

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the proposal to name a new park at 701 Meadowridge Circle “Doug Rivington Park”

B.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 4845 BANK STREET

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 4845 Bank Street to permit rural commercial uses, as detailed in Document 2.

C.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PART OF 1121 STAGECOACH ROAD AND PART OF 1000 VISTA BARRETT PRIVATE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 1121 Stagecoach Road and part of 1000 Vista Barrett Private for the purpose of making corrections and minor inclusions to Zoning By-law 2008-250, for Phase II of Albion Woods Lifestyle Community, as detailed in Document 2.

D.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 1848 UPPER DWYER HILL ROAD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 1848 Upper Dwyer Hill Road to prohibit residential uses on the retained farmland, as detailed in Document 2.

E.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 1175 MANOTICK STATION ROAD AND 6247 PEBBLEWOODS DRIVE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1175 Manotick Station and 6247 Pebblewoods Drive, to facilitate the development of an approved draft Plan of Subdivision, as detailed in Document 2, as amended by the following:

1.         That the following text, under the heading Summary of requested Zoning By-law amendment proposal: “The applicant wishes to rezone the lands to Rural Residential, Subzone 4, Exception 512r (RR4[512r] (as shown on Document 1 as Area A) be replaced with the text, “The applicant wishes to rezone the lands to Rural Residential, Subzone 4, Exception xxxr (RR4[xxxr]) (as shown on Document 1 as Area A)”;

2.         That the Location map in Document 1 be replaced with the attached map to this motion;

3.         That Document 2 – Details of Recommended Zoning be replaced with the following:

“The proposed changes to the City of Ottawa Zoning By-law No. 2008-250 for 1175 Manotick Station Road and 6247 Pebblewoods Drive are as follows:

a.    Rezone the lands shown in Document 1 as follows:

i.     Area A from RU to RR4[xxxr];

ii.    Area B from RU to O1; and

iii.   Area C from O1A to RR4[512r].

b.    Add a new exception xxxr to Section 240 - Rural Exceptions with provisions similar in effect to the following:

i.      minimum lot width: 28m

ii.    minimum lot area: 8000m2

iii.   minimum interior side yard setback of 2 m one side and 3.5 m on the other side”; and,

4.   That no further notice be provided pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.

F.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PART OF 2864 DIAMONDVIEW ROAD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 2864 Diamondview Road to prohibit residential uses on the retained farmland, as detailed in Document 2.

FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 6

G.

INSTITUTIONS DESIGNATED AS ELIGIBLE FOR A 2015 ANNUAL LEVY PURSUANT TO SECTION 323 (1), (2), (3) AND (5) OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve the following by-laws, attached as Document 1 to 4, be enacted to provide for the annual levy on institutions in accordance with Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and Ontario Regulation 384/98, as amended:

1.         A by-law to levy $75.00 for each full-time student enrolled in universities and colleges, in the year preceding the year of levy, pursuant to Section 323 (1);

2.         A by-law to levy $75.00 for each resident place in correctional institutions, pursuant to Section 323 (2);

3.         A by-law to levy $75.00 per rated bed in public hospitals or provincial mental health facilities, pursuant to Section 323 (3); and

4.         A by-law to levy $75.00 for each place in the provincial education institutions, pursuant to Section 323 (5).

H.

BUDGET CONSULTATION PROCESS

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That City Council adopt the changes to the City’s Budget Consultation process as outlined in this report, including, with three-quarters vote at both Committee and Council, the following:

1.         That the formal budget consultation period occur prior to the tabling of the Draft Operating and Capital Budgets; and

2.         That the four staff-led multi-ward consultation sessions be eliminated and replaced by Councillor-led consultation sessions.

I.

2014 REPORT ON FRENCH LANGUAGE SERVICES

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive this report for information.

J.

INTEGRATED STREET FURNITURE PROGRAM – DESIGN GUIDELINES AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS STRATEGY

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1.   The Integrated Street Furniture Program (“ISFP”) Policy and Design Guidelines as discussed in this report and outlined in Document 3;

2.   The release of a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) in accordance with the approach and terms and conditions described in this report; and

3.   Delegated authority to the Acting Deputy City Manager, City Operations to negotiate, approve and execute contracts with the successful proponents to provide, maintain, service, and advertise on street furniture in the municipal right-of-way as outlined in this report.

K.

DECLARE SURPLUS AND TRANSFER 788 MARCH ROAD, 25 KHYMER COURT AND 1045 GREENBANK ROAD TO OTTAWA COMMUNITY LANDS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (OCLDC) FOR FUTURE DISPOSAL

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.   Declare viable parcels of land known municipally as 788 March Road, 25 Khymer Court and 1045 Greenbank Road as surplus to the City’s requirements; and

2.   Authorize staff to transfer the lands detailed in Recommendation 1, to the Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation for future redevelopment and/or disposal.

L.

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LANDS

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council enact a by-law, in the form attached in Document “1”, approving the application for approval to expropriate lands pursuant to Section 4 of the Expropriations Act, that are required to facilitate:

1.         The widening and urbanization of Mer Bleue Road, between the Hydro One Corridor situated approximately 800m south of Innes Road and Renaud Road;

2.         The extension of Brian Coburn Boulevard between Navan Road and Mer Bleue Road;

3.         The widening and construction of Tenth Line Road between Southfield Road and the South Urban Boundary; and

4.         The widening and renewal of Main Street between Echo Drive and the McIlraith Bridge.

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 10

M.

APPLICATION FOR DEMOLITION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION 220 SANDRIDGE ROAD, A PROPERTY DESIGNATED UNDER PART V OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT AND LOCATED IN THE ROCKCLIFFE PARK HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.         Approve the application to demolish the existing building at 220 Sandridge Road;

2.         Approve the application for new construction at 220 Sandridge Road according to plans submitted by Ilg and Ilg Design dated May 7, 2015 included as Documents 6 and 7;

3.         Delegate authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management Department; and

4.         Issue the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the date of issuance.

(Note: The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on August 5, 2015)

(Note: Approval to alter this property under the Ontario Heritage Act must not be construed to meet the requirements for the issuance of a building permit.)

N.

APPLICATION FOR DEMOLITION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION AT 285 ACACIA AVENUE, A PROPERTY DESIGNATED UNDER PART V OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT AND LOCATED IN THE ROCKCLIFFE PARK HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1.         Approve the application to demolish 285 Acacia Avenue, submitted on May 6, 2015;

2.         Approve the application to construct a new building at 285 Acacia Avenue according to the plans by Doug Hardie, Architect, submitted on May 6, 2015;

3.         Approve the landscape design for the new building at 285 Acacia Avenue, according to plans by Sharanne Paquette, Landscape Designer, submitted on May 6, 2015;

4.         Delegate authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management Department; and

5.         Issue the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the date of issuance.

(Note: The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on August 4, 2015.)

(Note: Approval to alter this property under the Ontario Heritage Act must not be construed to meet the requirements for the issuance of a building permit.)

O.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PART OF 3718 GREENBANK ROAD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for Part of 3718 Greenbank Road to permit a residential subdivision containing 265 dwelling units, two schools and two parks, as detailed in Document 2.

P.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 1314 KLONDIKE ROAD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1314 Klondike Road to permit detached dwellings, as detailed in Document 3.

Q.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PART OF 5786 FERNBANK ROAD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for Part of 5786 Fernbank Road to permit the development of 128 single detached dwellings, 68 townhouses, 84 apartment units, 90 stacked dwellings and a neighbourhood park, as detailed in Document 2.

R.

THIRD PARTY INFRASTRUCTURE AGREEMENT FOR THE DETAILED DESIGN, TENDER AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE 300 MILLIMETRE DIAMETER WATERMAIN ALONG MAPLE GROVE ROAD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1.         Entering into a Third Party Infrastructure Agreement between the City and the Kanata West Owners Group for the detailed design, tender and construction of a 300-millimetre diameter watermain along Maple Grove Road, between Silver Seven Road and the proposed Kanata West Wastewater Pumping Station site, estimated at $932,100.00 excluding harmonized sales tax (HST); and

2.         Delegating approval of the final form of the agreement to the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Infrastructure Services and the City Clerk and Solicitor.

S.

DELEGATED AUTHORITY FOR APPLICATIONS UNDER THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council delegate authority under the Ontario Heritage Act for the classes of alterations detailed in Document 1 to the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management Department.

T.

MURAL ON 569 GUY STREET

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve a waiver to Section 122A.(1)(b) of the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law No. 2005-439 (as amended) to allow a mural at 569 Guy Street, subject to review and approval of the mural by the Director of Building Code Services in order to minimize potential traffic-related distraction.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 6

U.

STAY SAFE STAY BACK DECALS ON CITY VEHICLES

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the display of Stay Safe. Stay Back. decals on non-emergency municipal fleet vehicles.

MOTION TO ADOPT REPORTS

(Councillors D. Chernushenko and E. El-Chantiry)

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN

MOTION

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor S. Moffatt

WHEREAS the Province’s Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program encourages the construction and operation of rooftop solar generation projects (“Rooftop Solar Projects”); and

WHEREAS one or more Projects may be constructed and operated in the City of Ottawa; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts; and

WHEREAS renewable energy projects align with Council’s Draft 2015-2018 Term of Council Priorities for Sustainable Environmental Services (Support an Environmentally Sustainable Ottawa) and Economic Prosperity (Support Growth of the Local Economy);

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of Rooftop Solar Projects anywhere in the City of Ottawa;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution’s sole purpose is to enable the participants in the FIT program to receive priority points under the FIT program, and that this resolution may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to a FIT application or Rooftop Solar Project or any other FIT project or for any other purpose; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall expire twelve (12) months after its adoption by Council.

MOTION

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor S. Moffatt

WHEREAS September 30^th, 2015 to October 23, 2015 is the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) application window for green energy projects between 10 kW and 500 kW under the provincial Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) Program; and

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has received a number of requests for support for individual projects across the rural area and City Council support for individual applications can help projects qualify for the program; and

WHEREAS renewable energy projects align with Council’s Draft 2015-2018 Term of Council Priorities for Sustainable Environmental Services (Support an Environmentally Sustainable Ottawa) and Economic Prosperity (Support Growth of the Local Economy); and

WHEREAS the IESO requires individual motions of support for each project and the order in which applications are received by the IESO is a consideration in the approval process;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the individual motions of support for the Ground Mounted Solar FIT program project applications listed as Appendices A through S.

Appendix A – 3588 Highway 17 – PIN # 45520281 (Ward 5)

WHEREAS 2405402 Ontario Inc. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 3588 Highway 17 (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix B – 5634 Carp Road PIN # 47600199 (Ward 5)

WHEREAS 2405402 Ontario Inc. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 5634 Carp Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix C – 4166 John Shaw Road PIN # 45540092 (Ward 5)

WHEREAS 2405402 Ontario Inc. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 4166 John Shaw Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix D – 3434 Upper Dwyer Hill Road PIN # 45490132 (Ward 5)

WHEREAS 2405402 Ontario Inc. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 3434 Upper Dwyer Hill Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix E – 152 Whitetail Drive PIN # 45350931 (Ward 5)

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 152 Whitetail Drive (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix F – 9977 Russell Road PIN # 145500312 (Ward 19)

WHEREAS Sustainable Ottawa Projects LP (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 9977 Russell Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix G – 6103 Snake Island Road PIN # 42910244 (Ward 20)

WHEREAS Sustainable Ottawa Projects LP (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 6103 Snake Island Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix H – 3654 Moodie Drive PIN # 45930054 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS Energy Ottawa Inc. or designated affiliate (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 3654 Moodie Drive (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix I – 3704 Moodie Drive PIN # 45930056 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS Energy Ottawa Inc. or designated affiliate (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 3704 Moodie Drive (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix J – 4420 Trail Road PIN # 45920005 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS Energy Ottawa Inc. or designated affiliate (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 4420 Trail Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix K – 1156 Jinkinson Road Road PIN # 44450318 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 1156 Jinkinson Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix L – 1156 Jinkinson Road Road PIN # 44450315 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 1156 Jinkinson Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix M – 1156 Jinkinson Road Road PIN # 44450312 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 1156 Jinkinson Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix N – 1156 Jinkinson Road Road PIN # 44450309 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 1156 Jinkinson Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix O – North West Corner of Fernbank Road & Jinkinson Road PIN # 44460605 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on the corner of Fernbank Road & Jinkinson Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix P – 6314 Flewellyn Road Road PIN # 44490289 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 6314 Flewellyn Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix Q – 2063 Munster Road PIN # 44380001 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 2063 Munster Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix R – 7676 Flewellyn Road PIN # 44380002 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 7676 Flewellyn Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix S – 7559 Fallowfield Road PIN # 44380314 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 7559 Fallowfield Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program; and

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose

MOTION

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Mayor J. Watson

WHEREAS, at the Mayor’s and City Council’s request, Councillor Jan Harder has been working with City staff and the families of those who lost their lives in the September 18, 2013 collision between an OC Transpo bus and Via Rail train to establish a memorial park for their families, friends and neighbours, and everyone who was affected by this event; and

WHEREAS the families have identified a portion of City-owned lands at Fallowfield Station as the preferred location for the park which will, as indicated in a concept plan and verbal update provided to Council by Councillor Harder on May 13, 2015, have a central shaded gathering space with a memorial and shade trees planted in a traditional “bosquet” pattern; and

WHEREAS, on June 10, 2015, City Council approved a zoning amendment to permit a memorial park on the subject lands, but the park still needs to be formally added to the City’s park inventory; and

WHEREAS the memorial park is scheduled to open in October 2015 and Councillor Harder has been working with the families on an appropriate name for the park and the families have asked that the park be named “Memorial Park at Fallowfield Station/ Parc commémoratif de la station Fallowfield”; and

WHEREAS the Commemorative Naming Policy permits Council to assign a commemorative name by resolution, and the name “Memorial Park at Fallowfield Station/ Parc commémoratif de la station Fallowfield” has been vetted and approved by 9-1-1;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council approve that the park at Fallowfield Station (3355 Fallowfield Road) be named “Memorial Park at Fallowfield Station/ Parc commémoratif de la station Fallowfield” and that it be publicly dedicated by by-law as City parkland intended to be used by the residents of the City, with the boundaries identified in Attachment 1 of this motion, and added to the City’s Inventory of Parks.

MOTION

Moved by Councillor J. Mitic

Seconded by Councillor B. Monette

WHEREAS the City and the Miracle League of Ottawa have entered into agreements to fund, design and construct a Miracle League accessible baseball diamond, an accessible support building, and an accessible playground at Notre-Dame des Champs Park through the City’s Community Partnership Major Capital Program; and

WHEREAS the Miracle League of Ottawa has obtained a funding commitment in the amount of $210,000 inclusive of HST from the Jays Care Foundation; and

WHEREAS the Miracle League of Ottawa is proposing that the accessible baseball diamond be named the “Jays Care Field/ Terrain Jays Care” in recognition of the contribution from the Jays Care Foundation; and

WHEREAS the Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policy requires City Council approval for opportunities involving the naming/renaming of City property, buildings and structures;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council approve that the accessible baseball diamond at Notre-Dame des Champs Park be named “Jays Care Field/ Terrain Jays Care” for a period up to and including December 31st, 2030, subject to the City’s General Manager, Parks, Recreation & Culture finalizing and executing a naming rights agreement with the Miracle League of Ottawa and the Jays Care Foundation.

MOTION

Moved by Councillor T. Nussbaum

Seconded by Councillor D. Deans

WHEREAS on April 24th, 2013, City Council enacted its first Urban Lanes Management Policies in order to provide an “overarching framework” to address all such concerns over these rear lanes; and

WHEREAS the Urban Lanes Management Policies did not take into account the fact that these lanes may require maintenance from time-to-time, may cause the City to be exposed to ongoing liability even though they may no longer have any positive municipal use, and yet discourage residential landowners from purchasing same due to the requirement that such lanes be sold at fair market value; and

WHEREAS on January 22nd, 2014, City Council passed the following Motion concerning a Pilot Project in Ward 13:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report on the feasibility of a Pilot Project to offer such rear lanes for sale to abutting residential landowners for a nominal payment where the City has determined that there is no prospect for the lane to serve a public purpose and that the lanes in Overbrook, between Prince Albert Street and Queen Mary Street be the focus of this report; and

WHEREAS the abutting residential landowners of the Lane concerning this Pilot Project filed the Application for Lane Closing (the “Application”) was submitted to City staff on or about June 24th, 2014, and that on July 14th, 2014, the application fee was received and the formal process commenced; and

WHEREAS Staff, at Planning Growth Management and Real Estate Partnership Development Office, through the process of the Application determined that the Lane be approved for closure and that the Lane was surplus to the City’s requirements; and

WHEREAS the Application will expire on September 9th, 2015, and the Applicant and City staff may not have sufficient time to meet and satisfy all of the conditions required, including preparation and registration of a survey until Council meets again after the summer break;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council approves the extension of the expiry date for Application for Lane Closing from September 9, 2015 to December 31, 2015, to allow for sufficient time for the Applicant to satisfy all of the conditions and complete the process to purchase the Lane.

MOTION

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor S. Qadri

WHEREAS Nordion is a global health sciences organization that employs a highly-skilled workforce of approximately 400 people in Ottawa; and

WHEREAS for over 60 years Nordion, has supplied up to half of the world's medical isotopes used in some approximately 50,000 procedures per day worldwide,  to better diagnose and treat a multitude of diseases including cardiac and several types of cancers; and

WHEREAS over the past decade Nordion has attracted more than $20 million in R&D investment to Ottawa and Canada; and

WHEREAS since 1965, Nordion and its predecessor has operated a nuclear facility in Kanata, Ontario to an exceptional standard of safety and provided market-leading products used for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease; and

WHEREAS Nordion announced in February 2015 a development and supply agreements with  General Atomics and the University of Missouri Research Reactor Center to establish a new, reliable supply of medical isotopes that will serve millions of patients around the world ; and

WHEREAS to continue its operations Nordion has applied to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) for a 10+-year renewal of its nuclear substance processing facility license that will enable it to continue to develop medical isotopes at its Kanata facility; and

WHEREAS receipt of this license and support to Nordion sends a message that Ottawa City Council supports local companies and promotes economic development;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in keeping with Council’s recognition of the important contributions of Nordion to Ottawa’s economic prosperity, City Council approve that the Mayor send a letter to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, along with a copy of this motion, communicating City’s Council’s support  for Nordion’s renewal of its nuclear substance processing facility license in order to maintain the company’s operations in Kanata, Ontario.

MOTIONS REQUIRING SUSPENSION OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE

NOTICES OF MOTION (FOR CONSIDERATION AT SUBSEQUENT MEETING)

MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS

(Councillors D. Chernushenko and E. El-Chantiry)

THREE READINGS

a)        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Philsar Street).

b)        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-3 entitled “A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Ottawa”.

c)         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-60 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.

d)        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Portobello Boulevard).

e)        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal By-law No. 44 of 1967 entitled “A by-law to provide for a drainage works in the Township of Gloucester, in the County of Carleton, and for borrowing on the credit of the Municipality the sum of $13,907.00 (Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Seven and 00/100ths. Dollars) for completing the drainage works”.

f)         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Abbott Street East).

g)        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual tax upon colleges and universities for the year 2015.

h)        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre for the year 2015.

i)          A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon public hospitals or provincial mental health facilities for the year 2015.

j)          A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon provincial education institutions for the year 2015.

k)         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to change the name of cour Birchview Court, place Glenbrook Place, cour Moorcroft Court, cour Parkglen Court and rue Rutherford Street municipal highways in the City of Ottawa.

l)          A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (rue des Soldats-Riendeau Street).

m)       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Clonrush Way, Paine Avenue, Sweetwater Lane, Brettonwood Ridge, Fallengale Crescent, Halyard Way and Calvington Avenue on Plan 4M-1535, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

n)        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Springbeauty Avenue and Watershield Ridge on Plan 4M-1506, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

o)        A by-law to provide for the making of an application for approval to expropriate property in the City of Ottawa, as more particularly described in Schedules 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A and 4B to this by-law.

p)        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to implement Phase II of the Low-rise Infill Housing Study.

q)        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 5786 Fernbank Road.

r)         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 2A – Centretown Secondary Plan of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to include site specific policies applicable to the lands known municipally as 180 Metcalfe Street.

s)         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 180 Metcalfe Street.

t)          A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1314 Klondike Road.

u)        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to permit an extension to the Carlsbad Springs Trickle Feed Water Service.

v)         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 4845 Bank Street.

w)        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 3718 Greenbank Road.

x)         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 1175 Manotick Station Road and 6247 Pebblewoods Drive.

y)         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of part of the lands municipally known as 1121 Stagecoach Road and part of the lands known municipally as 1000 Vista Barrett Private.

z)         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 1848 Upper Dwyer Hill Road.

aa)      A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 2864 Diamondview Road.

CONFIRMATION BY-LAW

(Councillors D. Chernushenko and E. El-Chantiry)  

INQUIRIES

ADJOURNMENT

(Councillors D. Chernushenko and E. El-Chantiry)  

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