City Council Minutes

 

OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

10:00 a.m.

Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West

MINUTES 56

 

The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on Wednesday, 13 September 2017 beginning at 10:00 a.m.

The Mayor, Jim Watson, presided and led Council in a moment of reflection.

 

CLOSED CAPTIONING TRANSCRIPTS

(note: the transcript can be found at the Confirmation of Minutes link)

 

NATIONAL ANTHEM

 

The national anthem was performed by Darcie Watson-Laird.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS/CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES

Mayor Watson congratulated Councillor M. Fleury and his wife, Lai, on the recent birth of their son Jacob, and presented Councillor Fleury with a commemorative population sign to mark the occasion.

 

RECOGNITION - MAYOR'S CITY BUILDER AWARD

Mayor Watson, accompanied by Councillor G. Darouze, presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Allan and Judy Graham. During the course of their 30-year business career with AJ’s Catering, Mr. and Mrs. Graham have become strong sponsors of charitable organizations within the Osgoode Ward. Since retiring five years ago, they have continued their volunteer efforts, including co-founding the “Fries for Charity” activity consisting of a self-contained french fry truck which can be booked for charities to support their fund raising efforts, and helping to organize the annual “Busting out the Brews” fundraiser for the Osgoode Care Centre. Mr. Graham also volunteers with the Greely Lions fundraising events, is founder of the neighbourhood Albert Bowers Outdoor Rink and continues to maintain it with other volunteers. He is also President of the annual Shroomfest fundraiser and is Chairman of the annual Metcalfe Fair Car Show. Mrs. Graham’s volunteer efforts also include volunteering with the Metcalfe Fair and Shroomfest.

CITY OF OTTAWA AWARD FOR HEROISM

Mayor Watson and Steve Kanellakos, City Manager, presented the City of Ottawa Award for Heroism to James Walton, Parking Control Officer with By-law and Regulatory Services, in the Emergency and Protective Services Department. The Award of Heroism is part of the City’s Employee Recognition Program. Mr. Walton was recognized his actions on January 16, 2017 to assist a child who was suffering a seizure in the back of his mother’s vehicle. Acting quickly, Mr. Walton quickly took control of the scene, and flagged down an Ottawa Police Service vehicle that was driving by. Together with the officer, Mr. Walton provided first aid to the unresponsive child until Ottawa Paramedics arrived, while continuing to keep control of the scene and reassure the mother.

 

ROLL CALL

All Members were present for the meeting except Councillor T. Tierney.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

Confirmation of the Minutes of the regular Council meeting of August 23, 2017.

CONFIRMED

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST INCLUDING THOSE ORIGINALLY ARISING FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

See specific Agenda Items for declarations: Planning Committee Report 50 (Item 9 on the Agenda).

COMMUNICATIONS

The following communications were received:

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

·          

Ontario Announces Cannabis Control Board to Retail Cannabis Products and its Provincial Cannabis Framework

 

Responses to Inquiries:

·          

OCC 05-17 - Noise By-law Review

·          

OCC 06-17 - User Fees for Tax and Water Accounts

·          

OCC 07-17 - Compensation to Property Owners

·          

OCC 08-17 - Provincial Minimum Wage Increase Impacts

 

 

REGRETS

Councillor T. Tierney advised he would be absent from the City Council meeting of 13 September 2017, due to City Business.

 

 

 

MOTION TO INTRODUCE REPORTS

MOTION NO. 56/1

Moved by Councillor A. Hubley
Seconded by Councillor M. Qaqish

That the report from the Manotick Mill Quarter Community Development Corporation entitled “Manotick Mill Quarter Community Development Corporation - 2016 Annual Report”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 27; Community and Protective Services Committee Report 25; Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 27; Planning Committee Report 49A; and Transportation Committee Report 26 be received and considered; and

That, pursuant to Subsection 35 (5) of Procedure By-law 2016-377, Council receive and consider Planning Committee Report 50.

 

CARRIED

 

 

REPORTS

MANOTICK MILL QUARTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

 

 

1.

MANOTICK MILL QUARTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION – 2016 ANNUAL REPORT

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council: 
1.         Receive the Audited financial statements of the Manotick Mill Quarter Community Development Corporation for the Year 2016 in the Annual Report in Document 1; and 
2.         Appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the auditor of the Manotick Mill Quarter Community Development Corporation for the Year 2017.

CARRIED

 


 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 25

 

 

2.

OTTAWA PARAMEDIC SERVICE 2016 ANNUAL REPORT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive this report for information.

RECEIVED

 

3.

PROPERTY STANDARDS BY-LAW REVIEW

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1.         Approve amendments to the Property Standards By-law (No. 2013-416, as amended) as outlined in Document 1 and described in this report to:
a)        Define and replace the word “abutting” with “neighbouring” in the provisions of the by-law that address outdoor lighting;
b)        Repeal the definition of “graffiti” and repeal the term where it is used in the by-law;
c)        Incorporate various minor ‘housekeeping’ amendments to the by-law;
2.         Approve an amendment to the Graffiti Management By-law (No. 2008-1, as amended) as outlined in Document 1 and described in this report;
3.         Authorize the Manager, By-law & Regulatory Services Branch, to finalize and make minor adjustments to the amending by-law.

CARRIED

 

FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 27

 

4.

2017 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET Q2 STATUS REPORT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
1.         That Council receive this report for information.
2.         That Council approve that $60,000 be transferred from the one time and unforeseen account to support the remissions appeals process.

RECEIVED and CARRIED

 

 

5.

ONTARIO REGULATION 81/12:  MUNICIPAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RIDEAU CARLETON RACEWAY AS A GAMING SITE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council approve:
1.         The establishment of the Rideau Carleton Raceway (4837 Albion Road) as a Gaming Site, by resolution, in accordance with requirements set out in Subsection 2(2)3.ii of Ontario Regulation 81/12, as described in this report;
2.         The process for the municipality to seek public input into the establishment of the proposed Gaming Site at Rideau Carleton Raceway (4837 Albion Road) in accordance with requirements set out in Subsection 2(2)3.i of Ontario Regulation 81/12 , and as described in this report;
3.         That the City Clerk and Solicitor be delegated the authority to provide the Council approval and public input to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation in the form required by the Province of Ontario;
4.         That the second reference to Document 2 within “Supporting Documentation” in the English version of the Report on page 11 be changed to Document 3;
5.         That the title of Document 3 be changed to “Council-Approved Undertakings for Future Action (not related to O. Reg. 81/12) and Recommendations Adopted on August 28, 2013”; and
6.         That the table within Document 3 under the date August 28, 2013, be deleted and replaced with the following:

 

August 28, 2013

 

1.      Direct the Mayor of the City of Ottawa to inform the Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation (OLG) that the City will take part in the OLG’s RFP process as a "host city" for a gaming facility on the understanding that the only location acceptable to the City of Ottawa for an expanded gaming facility is the current location at the Rideau Carleton Raceway, with the current allocation of 1250 slots and the approved expansion for 21 gaming tables;

 

2.      Direct that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) be informed that the City of Ottawa recommends that the successful proponent arising from the OLG’s Request for Proposal process for the zone including the City of Ottawa implement the following as public health measures intended to reduce the risk of problem gambling:

 

a.    Limit hours of casino operation: no 24-hour access to venues, closed at least 6 hours per day;

 

b.    Restrict the number of electronic gaming machines (EGMs) and slowing down machine speed of play and prohibit features that promote false beliefs of the odds of winning;

 

c.    Eliminate casino loyalty programs;

 

d.    Prohibit ATMs on the gambling floor;

 

e.    Prohibit casino credit and holding accounts;

 

f. Reduce maximum bet size;

 

g.    Mandate a daily loss maximum;

 

h.    Implement strong casino self-exclusion programs, including a mandatory player card system;

 

i. Issue monthly individual patron statements which include full membership medians and averages to compare against personal record of loss, frequency and duration of play; and

 

j. Designate areas for alcohol purchase and not providing alcohol service on casino floors to reduce impaired judgement;

 

3.      Approve that the proponent for any new or expanded gaming facility at the Rideau Carleton Raceway will:

 

a.    Be required to undertake a comprehensive Community Transportation Study (CTS) to assess the impacts to the adjacent community and propose mitigation measures as necessary as part of any potential development application for a new or expanded gaming facility, including the creation of a primary entrance to the facility from Bank Street; and

 

b.    Fund the following as part of any potential development application:

 

i.          Any costs to accelerate any proposed Transportation Master Plan or any other projects that are identified and deemed appropriate as a result of the CTS, including the potential timing of the O-Train extension as well as road widening projects such as Bank, Albion (south of Lester), Lester, Earl Armstrong, and the Airport Parkway; and

 

ii.         The cost to implement any Area Traffic Management plan, for Blossom Park and other potentially impacted neighbourhoods, required as a result of the Community Traffic Impact Study; and

 

iii.       The cost to maintain a free shuttle service to the Rideau Carleton Raceway from the nearest major transit hub with no decrease from the highest level of service provided in 2013; and

 

c.    Be required to develop a transit service plan as part of their development application and that staff be directed to review the proposed transit service plan and review possible funding methods, including the potential for a targeted expansion of the Urban Transit Area, and report the results of their review to the Transit Commission and/or the appropriate Standing Committee and Council, as appropriate;

 

4.      Direct staff to begin an analysis of potential economic benefits and impacts and potential social impacts related to an expanded gaming facility at Rideau Carleton Raceway and report back to the Finance and Economic Development Committee and Council when it is complete; 

 

5.      Receive the Ottawa Board of Health’s report on the Health and Social Impacts Related to Problems with Gambling in Ottawa (Ottawa Board of Health Report 9) for information.

 


CARRIED on a division of 19 yeas to 4 nays, as follows:

YEAS (19):

Councillors S. Moffatt, A. Hubley, R. Brockington, S. Qadri, M. Wilkinson,  M. Taylor, J. Harder, J. Cloutier, D. Chernushenko, E. El-Chantiry,
S. Blais, J. Mitic, M. Fleury, G. Darouze, M. Qaqish, B. Monette, K. Egli, R. Chiarelli, Mayor J. Watson

NAYS (4):

Councillors T. Nussbaum, C. McKenney, D. Deans, J. Leiper

 

6.

STAGE 2 LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT AND PROCUREMENT UPDATE

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1.         Receive the functional design for the Bayshore to Moodie LRT as described in this report;

 

 

2.         Direct staff to initiate an Environmental Project Report (EPR) Addendum to Trillium Line Extension approved EPR, as described in this report, and file the Addendum with the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change in accordance with Section 15 of Ontario Regulation 231/08, Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings;

 

 

3.         Delegate authority to the City Manager to include the extension of the Trillium Line to Limebank Road in the Trillium procurement documents via an addendum, subject to the recommendation cost, operational and maintenance, legislative approval and assessment parameters, as described in this report, and direct staff to undertake the necessary supporting activities required to bring forward a recommendation to Committee and Council as part of the contract award, as described in this report;

 

 

4.         Approve the Stage 2 governance plan and additions to the Executive Steering Committee’s mandate, as further described in this report;

 

 

5.         Approve the plan to refinance the long term debt on Confederation Line, as further described in this report, and delegate authority to the City Treasurer to execute an Assignment and Assumption Agreement to assume the Lenders’ obligations under the existing Credit Agreement to Project Co., and to execute and issue debentures directly to each of the Long Term Lenders to finance capital works previously approved;

 

 

6.         Enact a Debenture By-law substantially in the form attached as Document 2 to authorize debentures in the total principal amount of $225,000,000; and,

 

 

7.         Approve the amended funding source for project 908650 Stage 2 LRT – RTG MOU, changing the Development Charge funding component to Development Charge debt, as described in this report.

 

 

CARRIED on a division of 22 yeas to 0 nays*, as follows:

YEAS (22):

Councillors S. Moffatt, A. Hubley, T. Nussbaum, C. McKenney,
R. Brockington, S. Qadri, M. Wilkinson, D. Deans, M. Taylor, J. Harder,
J. Cloutier, D. Chernushenko, E. El-Chantiry, S. Blais, J. Leiper, J. Mitic, M. Fleury, M. Qaqish, B. Monette, K. Egli, R. Chiarelli, Mayor J. Watson

NAYS (0):

* Councillors R. Chiarelli and D. Deans dissented on Recommendation 4.

 

DIRECTION TO STAFF

That, pursuant to staff’s communications with the Ward Councillor, staff address the points raised by the Crystal Beach-Lakeview Community Association at Finance and Economic Development Committee, and further refined between Committee and Council. 

 


 

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 49A

 

7.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 494 LISGAR STREET

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 494 Lisgar Street to permit a four-storey apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

 

MOTION NO. 56/2

Moved by Councillor J. Harder
Seconded by Councillor A. Hubley

WHEREAS Report ACS2017-PIE-PS-0091 includes Details of Recommended Zoning; and

WHEREAS Further review of grading details has revealed that the rear portion of the parking garage protrudes 0.6 metres above grade; and

WHEREAS this is considered part of the building for the purposes of determining setback requirements; and

WHEREAS staff have reviewed this proposed change to the zoning details and determined it is appropriate as it will not negatively impact the abutting properties;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council amend Document 2 of the report by removing the second bullet point under 2. b. “The minimum rear yard setback is 8.5 metres” and replacing it will the following bullet points:

“-  the minimum rear yard setback is 0 metres for any part of the building 0.6 metres or less in height and 8.5 metres for any part of the building above 0.6 metres.

-   required communal amenity area may be located on the roof of that part of the building measuring less than 0.7 metres in height.”

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice be given.

CARRIED

 

The Planning Committee Recommendations, as amended by Motion No 56/2, were put to Council and CARRIED.

 

8.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 124 BATTERSEA CRESCENT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 124 Battersea Crescent to remove the maximum density provision as detailed in Document 2.

 

CARRIED with Councillors A. Hubley, S. Qadri, and M. Wilkinson dissenting.

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 50

 

9.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – AMENDMENTS TO ACCOMMODATE RECONSTRUCTION IN AREAS AFFECTED BY THE MAY 2017 FLOODING

 

DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Councillor Eli El-Chantiry declared a potential direct pecuniary interest on Item 9 – Planning Committee Report 50 – “Zoning By-Law Amendment – Amendments to Accommodate Reconstruction in Areas Affected by the May 2017 Flooding” as he owns property in the area affected by the May flooding event. Councillor El-Chantiry did not participate in Council’s consideration of this item.

 


 

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED

That Council approve amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 3, as amended by the following:

a.         that map 8 of Document 1 of the report be replaced with the attached map (as set out in supporting Document 1) which includes 180 Bayview Drive, and;

b.        that there be no further notice pursuant to Subsection 34 (17) of the Planning Act.

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council:

1.         approve amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as shown in Document 2 and detailed in Document 3, as amended by the following:

a.            that map 4 of Document 2 of the report be replaced with the attached map (as set out in supporting Document 2) which includes 1009 Trim Road;

b.        that staff remove 2916 Haughton Avenue from the report; and

c.         that there be no further notice pursuant to Subsection 34 (17) of the Planning Act; and

2.         consider this report at its meeting on 13 September 2017, in order to respond back to a direction to staff from Council on 12 July 2017.

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and Planning Committee recommendations were put to Council and CARRIED.

 


 

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 26

 

10.

TRAFFIC AND PARKING BY-LAW UPDATE 2017

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That City Council:

1.         Approve the proposed Traffic and Parking By-law in the form attached as Document 5 and as outlined in this Report, and to repeal and replace By-law 2003-530; as amended by the following:

a)            that the in-force date for the proposed By-law be June 1st, 2018, and that Section 144 of the proposed By-law reflect same, and that Bylaw 2003-530 shall be repealed on the in force date of June 1st, 2018.

2.         Authorize staff to finalize and make minor amendments to the proposed Traffic and Parking By-law; and,
3.         Authorize staff to seek to obtain approval from the Ontario Court of Justice on the changes to the set fines imposed by the proposed By-Law.

CARRIED

 

DIRECTIONS TO STAFF

With respect to the barriers to accommodating both parking and bike lanes, such as the requirement to park no more than 15 centimetres from the curb, that staff provide a summary of the results of their ongoing review of this issue via a memo to Transportation Committee and Council.

That staff in Emergency and Protective Services, as part of their ongoing By-law and Regulatory Services Review, and in cooperation with Transportation Services, review staffing levels for parking control officers.

 

11.

ORLEANS RIBFEST 2017 - ROAD CLOSURE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the road closure for Centrum Boulevard, from Prestone Drive to Brisebois Crescent, from 4:00 pm on Thursday, September 14, 2017 to 6:00 am on Monday, September 18, 2017 for Orléans Ribfest, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team.

 

CARRIED

 

 

BULK CONSENT AGENDA

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 27

 

 

A.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 3926 MILTON ROAD

                         

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 3926 Milton Road to prohibit residential uses, as detailed in Document 2.

 

CARRIED

 

B.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PART OF 3455 MILTON ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 3455 Milton Road to permit Village Residential uses as detailed in Document 2.

 

CARRIED

 

C.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 6690 MITCH OWENS ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 6690 Mitch Owens Road to permit a range of rural commercial uses as detailed in Document 2.

 

CARRIED

 

D.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - PART OF 1430 DUNNING ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 1430 Dunning Road, for the purposes of rezoning a portion of the lands from Rural Residential, rural special exception 515r, holding (RR[515r]-h) to Rural Commercial, subzone 3 (RC3), to permit commercial uses, as detailed in Document 2.

 

CARRIED

 


 

E.

WILSON-COWAN MUNICIPAL DRAIN – APPOINTMENT OF ENGINEER

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng of Robinson Consultants Inc. as the engineer of record to prepare a report under Section 78 (1) of the Drainage Act to inform Council on the current status of the Wilson-Cowan Municipal Drain and whether one or more of the projects listed under Section 78 (1.1) is required for the better use, maintenance or repair of the drainage works or lands or roads.

 

CARRIED

 

COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 25

 

F.

ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2017 – 2018 WORK PLAN

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the Arts, Culture, Heritage and Recreation Advisory Committee’s 2017-2018 Work plan as detailed in Document 1.

 

CARRIED


 

G.

COMMEMORATIVE NAMING PROPOSAL – LYNDALL WINTERS TRAIL

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the proposal to name a portion of the Richardson Ridge Recreational Trails the “Lyndall Winters Trail”.

 

CARRIED

 

H.

COMMEMORATIVE NAMING PROPOSAL – SUSAN RUTH FINCH MEETING ROOM

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the proposal to name a meeting room in the John G. Mlacak Community Centre the “Susan Ruth Finch Meeting Room”.

 

CARRIED

 

I.

COMMEMORATIVE NAMING PROPOSAL – WILLIAM BRADLEY PARK

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the proposal to name a future park located within the Porter Place Development, “William Bradley Park”.

 

CARRIED


 

J.

REVIEW OF LOCAL RULES AND PRIORITIES UNDER THE HOUSING SERVICES ACT, 2011

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1.         The 26 recommended local rules set out in full in Document 1 and as described in this report.

2.         That the Manager, Housing Services, be delegated the authority to update the review panel system (Rule 15) as described in this report.

 

CARRIED

 

K.

SNOW PLOW DRIVEWAY MARKERS

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1.         Approve the rules for snow plow driveway markers to be added to Schedule 4 – Snow Plow Contractors, of Harmonized Licensing By-law 2002-189, as detailed in Document 1;
2.         Approve amendments to the Signs on City Roads By-law 2003-520, the Temporary Signs on Private Property By-law 2004-239, the Encroachment By-law 2003-446 and the Use of Care of Roads By-law 2003-498, as detailed in Document 2, associated with snow plow driveway markers; and
3.         Authorize the Manager, By-law and Regulatory Services, to finalize and make minor adjustments to the by-laws described in this report.

CARRIED

 

L.

SPONSORSHIP NAMING RIGHTS – CANTERBURY OUTDOOR COVERED RINK

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the naming of the new Canterbury Community Outdoor Covered Rink as the Jim Tubman Chevrolet SENS RINK.

 

CARRIED

 

FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 27

 

M.

COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SERVICES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 TO JUNE 30, 2017

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive this report for information.

RECEIVED

 

N.

DECLARATION OF SURPLUS AND TRANSFER OF 156-160 LYON STREET TO OTTAWA COMMUNITY LANDS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (OCLDC) FOR FUTURE DISPOSAL

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1.         Declare the property municipally known as 156-160 Lyon Street, being all of PINS 04114-0009 and 04114-0010, containing and area of approximately 946 m2 (10,182 square feet) and shown as Parcel 1 on Document 1 attached, as surplus to City requirements;
2.         Authorize the transfer of the property municipally known as 156-160 Lyon Street to Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation (OCLDC) for disposal.

CARRIED

 

O.

2016 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA – ANNUAL REPORTS

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive the 2016 Business Improvement Area Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements.

RECEIVED

 

P.

BROWNFIELD GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION – 160, 164, 168 AND 170 CAMBRIDGE STREET NORTH

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1.         Approve the Brownfield Rehabilitation Grant application submitted by 8069565 Canada Inc., owner of the property at 160, 164, 168 and 170 Cambridge Street North, for a Property Tax Assistance under the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan Program not to exceed a total of $105,524 for which the grant payment period will be phased over a maximum of 10 years of development, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement;
2.         Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development, to execute a Brownfields Redevelopment Grant Agreement with 8069565 Canada Inc., establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 160, 164, 168 and 170 Cambridge Street North, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department, the City Clerk and Solicitor and the City Treasurer.

CARRIED

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 49A

 

Q.

OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS – PARTS OF 4005 AND 4025 STRANDHERD DRIVE (REVISED)

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve:
a.         an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, South Nepean Secondary Plan, South Nepean Area 8, by incorporating site specific policies for Parts of 4005 and 4025 Strandherd Drive relating to residential building height, commercial uses, sidewalks and parks, as detailed in Document 3; and
b.        an amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for parts of 4005 and 4025 Strandherd Drive, rezoning the property to an Open Space zone, a Local Commercial zone and two different Residential zones in order to permit the development of a low-rise residential subdivision including a small local commercial block, as detailed in Document 4.

CARRIED

 

R.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 5615 FERNBANK ROAD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS 5786 FERNBANK ROAD)

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 5615 Fernbank Road to permit a residential subdivision with school site, Emergency Services facility and transit station as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

 

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

 

 

MOTION TO ADOPT REPORTS

MOTION NO. 56/3

Moved by Councillor A. Hubley
Seconded by Councillor M. Qaqish

That the report from the Manotick Mill Quarter Community Development Corporation entitled “Manotick Mill Quarter Community Development Corporation - 2016 Annual Report”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 27; Community and Protective Services Committee Report 25; Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 27; Planning Committee Reports 49A and 50; and Transportation Committee Report 26 be received and adopted as amended.

CARRIED

 

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN

MOTION NO. 56/4

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

WHEREAS the Federal Government launched the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund and Clean Water Waste Water Fund as Phase 1 of their Infrastructure Funding Program in 2016; and

WHEREAS, on September 14, 2016, City Council approved the City of Ottawa’s application to the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund and, on October 26, 2016, approved the City’s application for the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund, and directed staff to complete the City’s applications for these programs; and

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa applied to these programs and received approvals to undertake the works applied for under the programs; and

WHEREAS the Province, as an agent for the Federal Government, requires a Council Resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Payment Transfer Agreement with the Province of Ontario, and to name an authorized representative for the purposes of these programs;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council delegate authority to the Mayor and the City Clerk and Solicitor to finalize and execute Payment Transfer Agreements with the Province of Ontario for the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund and the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund, as described in this motion and including placing any required authorizing By-laws directly on a Council Agenda; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council designate the Manager of Asset Management as the City’s authorized representative for all other administrative purposes of the agreement and that such delegation does not extend established delegation of authority for changes, additions or deletions to the list of projects previously approved by Council.

CARRIED

 

MOTIONS REQUIRING SUSPENSION OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE

MOTION NO. 56/5

 

Moved by Councillor R. Brockington

Seconded by Mayor J. Watson

 

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended due to the urgent need for disaster relief, to consider the following motion:

 WHEREAS late last month, Hurricane Harvey left significant destruction in the state of Texas, which will be the costliest natural disaster in American history to rebuild from; and

 WHEREAS this month, Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 hurricane, has left a devastating trail of destruction in its wake in the Caribbean and Florida; and

 WHEREAS the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda has reported that every building in Barbuda is damaged and 60% of residents are currently homeless; and

 WHEREAS on the island shared by St Martin and St Maarten, local authorities have reported 95% of all homes have been damaged and 70% are uninhabitable; and

 WHEREAS on the island of Anguilla, northern Cuba, as well as the islands of the US and British Virgin Islands, damage to buildings and other infrastructure is widespread; and

 WHEREAS the need for basic necessities, water, food, housing and medical supplies is critical;

 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ottawa City Council extend its sincere sympathies to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and encourage residents and businesses in Ottawa to donate to a charity of their choice that is committed to providing immediate care and assistance including, but not limited to, the Canadian Red Cross, OXFAM, World Vision and Food for the Poor.

CARRIED


MOTION NO. 56/6

Moved by Councillor D. Chernushenko
Seconded by Councillor T. Nussbaum

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order to permit development to proceed at 220 Sunnyside Avenue and 45 Drouin Avenue notwithstanding the recently passed Interim Control By-law.

WHEREAS on 12 July 2017 Council passed By-law No. 2017-245 establishing interim control for lands including the lands at 220 Sunnyside Avenue and 45 Drouin Avenue; and,

WHEREAS the purpose of establishing interim control was to temporarily halt the development of low-rise detached and multi-unit dwellings that, given the number of bedrooms, appear more as rooming houses in areas where such may be disruptive to maintaining a healthy neighbourhood fabric and character while the related planning policies are being studied; and,

WHEREAS the owner of 220 Sunnyside Avenue has submitted a building permit application for an addition to enlarge the existing three unit building; and,

WHEREAS the proposed size of one of the dwelling units in the building after the addition would exceed the permissible size under the Interim Control By-law; and,

WHEREAS the owner of 45 Drouin Avenue has submitted a building permit application for the addition of a four season sun room on the rear of the townhouse dwelling unit; and,

WHEREAS these proposed developments are not the type of development intended to be temporarily halted, are in keeping with the neighbourhood fabric and character, and would not have an effect on the outcome of the study; and

WHEREAS staff are supportive of the proposed properties being exempt from interim control;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council repeal By-law No. 2017-245 as it relates to the lands known municipally as 220 Sunnyside Avenue and 45 Drouin Avenue.

CARRIED

 

MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS

 

MOTION NO. 56/7

Moved by Councillor A. Hubley
Seconded by Councillor M. Qaqish

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

That the by-law entitled “A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal By-law 2017-245 of the City of Ottawa entitled, “A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish interim control for lands within Sandy Hill, and portions of Old Ottawa East and Overbrook.” as it applies to lands municipally known as 220 Sunnyside Avenue and 45 Drouin Avenue.” as approved by Motion at this meeting, be read and passed.

CARRIED

 


By-Laws

THREE READINGS

2017-280.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the issuance of 4.894% amortizing debentures due June 30, 2047 in the aggregate principal amount of $225,000,000.00 for the purpose of the City of Ottawa.

2017-281.        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.

2017-282.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close part of the untraveled road allowance between Lots 15 and 16, Concession 9 Fitzroy, City of Ottawa.

2017-283.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at privé Barn Swallow Private and Nutting Crescent on Plan 4M-1470 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

2017-284.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at cercle Avro Circle and chemin Codd’s Road on Plan 4M-1559 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

2017-285.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-254 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.

2017-286.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 2A Secondary Plan for Area 8 in South Nepean of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add site specific policies on lands municipally known as 4005 and 4025 Strandherd Drive.

2017-287.        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 4005 and 4025 Strandherd Drive.

2017-288.        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 5615 Fernbank Road.

2017-289.        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 494 Lisgar Street.

2017-290.        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 3455 Milton Road.

2017-291.        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 3926 Milton Road.

2017-292.        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 1430 Dunning Road.

2017-293.        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 6690 Mitch Owens Road. 

2017-294.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to remove the holding symbol from part of the lands known municipally as 6350 Perth Street.

2017-295.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to apply the May 2017 Flood Relief Overlay to properties affected by the May 2017 Flood.

2017-296.        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 124 Battersea Crescent.

2017-297.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2014-431 respecting the OCHC Municipal Housing Project Facilities and Tax Exemption.

2017-298.        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal By-law 2017-245 of the City of Ottawa entitled, “A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish interim control for lands within Sandy Hill, and portions of Old Ottawa East and Overbrook.” as it applies to lands municipally known as 220 Sunnyside Avenue and 45 Drouin Avenue.

CARRIED

 

 

CONFIRMATION BY-LAW

MOTION NO. 56/8

Moved by Councillor A. Hubley
Seconded by Councillor M. Qaqish

That the following by-law be read and passed:

By-Law No. 2017-299 to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 13 September, 2017.

 

CARRIED

 

INQUIRIES

Councillor M. Fleury

1.         What are the City of Ottawa's responsibility as a service manager designated under the Social Housing Reform Act, 2000 by the province? (More specifically relating to the management standards, outcomes, tracking, payment and expectations relating to the offering of emergency shelter)
2.         When was the last time the City of Ottawa conducted procurement relating to the offering of the Emergency shelter beds? What agreements and contracts are in place with the various providers for emergency shelters?

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

Council adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

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CITY CLERK                                                         MAYOR

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