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OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, 30 January 2019

 10 am

Andrew Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue W.

AGENDA 4

 

MOMENT OF REFLECTION

 

NATIONAL ANTHEM

 

 

Councillor J. Leiper

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS/CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES

 

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Recognition - Mayor's City Builder Award

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS – MAYOR WATSON

 


 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

Confirmation of the Minutes of the regular Council meeting of  December 12, 2018, and the Special Council meeting of December 13, 2018.

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST INCLUDING THOSE ORIGINALLY ARISING FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO):

 

 

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Cannabis Shortage Will Limit Number of Stores

 

 

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Bill 66 – Municipal Implications Overview

 

 

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At Queen’s Park: Summary of 2018 Completed Legislation

 

 

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Financial Risks for Property Taxpayers and Municipal Budgets

 

 

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Province’s "Regional Review" to be Limited

 

 

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New Policy Resources Available for a New Year

 

 

Other Communications Received:

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Letter from Councillor T. Nussbaum resigning from his position as City Councillor, Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward 13, effective January 26, 2019.

 

 

REGRETS

 

No regrets filed to date.

 

 

MOTION TO INTRODUCE REPORTS

 

Councillors S. Blais and J. Leiper  

 

 

REPORTS

 

CITY CLERK AND SOLICITOR

 

 

1.

DECLARATION OF VACANT OFFICE ON COUNCIL - WARD 13 (RIDEAU-ROCKCLIFFE) AND RELATED MATTERS

 

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

1.         That City Council declare the Office of Councillor, Ward 13 (Rideau-Rockcliffe), to be vacant, as mandated by the Municipal Act, 2001;

 

 

2.         That Council approve and enact the By-law to Require a By-Election attached as Document 1, which requires that a by-election be held to fill the vacancy in the Office of Councillor, Ward 13 (Rideau-Rockcliffe) in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as described in this report;

 

 

3.         That Council approve the following interim delegations of authority with respect to Ward 13 (Rideau-Rockcliffe) matters until such time that a new Councillor is sworn in and takes Office:

a)        That concurrence under the Delegation of Authority By-law for Ward 13 matters, and the provision of Councillor Comments on staff reports related to Ward 13, may be provided by Councillors Fleury and Cloutier; and

 

 

b)        That the City Clerk and Solicitor and the Manager of Legislative Services be delegated the interim authority to approve the payment of expenses from the Ward 13 Office Budget arising from routine matters, and to address human resources matters relating to the Ward 13 Office.

 

2.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE OTTAWA BOARD OF HEALTH

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That, further to deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve:

1.         The following appointments to the Ottawa Board of Health, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2018-2022 Term of Council:

Elyse Banham

Tammy DeGiovanni

Lewis Leikin           

Suzanne Pinel

Peter Tilley

2.         The following unranked pool of reserve members from which the Selection Panel may recommend appointments should a vacancy arise during the 2018-2022 Term of Council:

Jana Malhotra

Susan Ward

 

 

                                                                                                


 


3.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That, further to deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to the Ottawa Public Library Board, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2018-2022 Term of Council:
Steven Begg
Mary-Rose Brown
Kathy Fisher
Allan Higdon
Harvey Allan Slack

 

4.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRANSIT COMMISSION

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That, further to deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve:

1.         The following appointments to the Transit Commission, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2018-2022 Term of Council:

Anthony Carricato

Michael Olsen

Leah Williams

Sarah Wright-Gilbert


 

2.         The following unranked pool of reserve members from which the Selection Panel may recommend appointments should a vacancy arise during the 2018-2022 Term of Council:

André Bergeron

Brian Innes

John Marshall

Caterina Ositashvili



COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 1

 

 

5.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 180 ISLAND PARK DRIVE


COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION

Delegations: The committee heard five delegations on this item

Debate: The committee spent 45 minutes on this item

Vote: The report recommendations LOST on a division of 7 nays to 2 yeas

Position of Ward Councillor: Councillor Leiper’s comments are noted in the report.  He voted against the report recommendation.

Position of Advisory Committee:  N/A

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

No Committee recommendation

 

6.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 2983 AND 3053 NAVAN ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2983 and 3053 Navan Road to permit residential and non-residential mixed uses, including a gas bar and a car wash, to allow a shopping centre development subject to site-specific yard provisions and the application of a holding zone, as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 3.

 

7.

MOTION - COUNCIL RESOLUTION REGARDING SECTION 45 OF THE PLANNING ACT, IN RESPECT OF 168 DALY AVENUE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve that an application to the Committee of Adjustment be permitted in respect of the property at 168 Daly Avenue for minor variances associated with proposed renovations.



BULK CONSENT AGENDA

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 1

 

 

A.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 5035, 5045 AND 5055 INNOVATION DRIVE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 5035, 5045 and 5055 Innovation Drive to permit an animal care establishment and animal hospital, as detailed in Document 2.

 

B.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 575 DEALERSHIP DRIVE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 575 Dealership Drive to permit an automobile body shop, automobile dealership and an automobile rental establishment as detailed in Document 2.

 

C.

O-TRAIN NETWORK DEVELOPMENT ZONE OF INFLUENCE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve and adopt the Official Plan Amendment for the O-Train Network Development Zone of Influence as outlined in this report and in Document 2.

 

MOTION TO ADOPT REPORTS

 

Councillors S. Blais and J. Leiper

 

 

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN

MOTION

Moved by Councillor J. Cloutier
Seconded by Councillor J. Harder

WHEREAS Alta Vista is home to two properties owned by the Government of Canada, the Federal Study Centre located at 1495 Heron Road and an undeveloped property at 530 Tremblay Road; and

WHEREAS the Federal Study Centre, approximately 17 acres in size, is located on the north side of Heron Road abutting City-owned green spaces and the homes in Guildwood Estates; and

WHEREAS the Government of Canada’s property on Tremblay Road, approximately 26 acres in size, is located on the south side of Tremblay Road at the intersection of St-Laurent Boulevard and abuts the homes in Eastway Gardens; and

WHEREAS the Federal Study Centre pavilions are currently vacant and being prepared for disposal; and

WHEREAS the Tremblay Road lands are vacant and have significant potential for intensification due to the size and location of the site; and

WHEREAS the federal government’s intent is to transfer the Federal Study Centre to Canada Lands Company for redevelopment (a federal Crown corporation mandated to manage real estate and property redevelopment); and

WHEREAS the Government of Canada, through the Canada Lands Company, has already sold a portion of the Tremblay Road site to a private developer; and

WHEREAS the community is seeking consultation and a better understanding of how the sale fits with the overall federal vision for the Tremblay Road site through a transparent master planning process, and a chance to provide input into future plans for the site as well as the Federal Study Centre site; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ottawa City Council request that the Government of Canada (either directly or through its agent Canada Lands Company) undertake a proactive master development plan for the Federal Study Centre before selling the property to the private sector; and

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ottawa City Council request the Government of Canada delay any further sales transactions of the Tremblay Road property to allow for community consultation to determine the development potential for the site; and

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor write to local federal Members of Parliament and Canada Lands Company to convey Council’s request on this matter.


MOTION

Moved by Councillor S. Moffatt
Seconded by Councillor K. Egli

WHEREAS the Terms of Reference for the Environment and Climate Protection Committee states that its responsibilities include “providing guidance and direction on all issues relating to environmental services, community sustainability, stormwater management, solid waste management, utilities/water and wastewater, water pollution control, urban forestry, and open spaces”; and

WHEREAS Climate Protection was a 2014-2018 Term of Council priority and its broad mandate had implications for more than just one committee; and

WHEREAS the Committee’s name does not reference the specific responsibilities in the Terms of Reference regarding Water and Wastewater as well as Solid Waste;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Environment and Climate Protection Committee be renamed the Standing Committee on Water, Waste and Environmental Protection; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Climate Impact lens be considered for the template for all Standing Committee reports and that this consideration be referred to the Mid-term Governance Review; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a comprehensive review of all lenses be included in the Mid-term Governance Review so as to ensure efficient and meaningful reporting to Committees and Council.

 

MOTIONS REQUIRING SUSPENSION OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE

 

NOTICES OF MOTION (FOR CONSIDERATION AT SUBSEQUENT MEETING)

 


 


MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS

 

Councillors S. Blais and J. Leiper

 

 

THREE READINGS

 

a)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2007-338, as amended, to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Special Constable Unit of the Transportation Services Department.

b)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Rideau Shore Court).

c)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Old Prescott Road, Beechwood Avenue, Copeland Road, Carp Road, March Road, Bank Street, Joseph Cyr Street, boulevard St. Joseph Boulevard, Sixth Line Road, boulevard Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard, Bronson Avenue, Riverside Drive, Mitch Owens Road, Cody Avenue, Cyr Avenue).

d)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting fire routes.

e)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal by-law No. 2018-293 and to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Watercolours Way, Seeley’s Bay Street, Freshwater Way, Dovetail Heights).

f)             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2018-167 being a by-law to regulate the municipal water supply and to repeal By-law No. 2013-360.

g)            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.

h)           A by-law of the City of Ottawa to govern the proceedings of the Council and its Committees and to repeal By-law No. 2016-377.

i)             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Overberg Way and Rioja Street on Plan 4M-1508, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

j)              A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at privé Parish Private on Plan 4M-1596 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

k)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at terrasse Chimney Corner Terrace, voie Freshwater Way and voie Watercolours Way on Plan 4M-1609, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

l)             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from the lands known municipally as 1445 and 1451 Wellington Street.

m)          A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 5035, 5045 and 5055 Innovation Drive.

n)           A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 1, Section 2 – Strategic Directions of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to update the Development Zone of Influence.

o)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol on the lands known municipally as 4025 (formerly 4005) Strandherd Drive.

p)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 575 Dealership Drive.

q)            A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 2983 and 3053 Navan Road.

 

CONFIRMATION BY-LAW

 

Councillors S. Blais and J. Leiper  

 

 

INQUIRIES

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Councillors S. Blais and J. Leiper  

 

 

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