Ottawa City Council

Minutes

Meeting #:

31

Date:

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Time:

10:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.

Location:

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

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1.

Call to order and moment of reflection

The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Mayor, Mark Sutcliffe, presided over the meeting from Council Chambers with some Members attending in person and the remaining Members participating remotely by Zoom.

Mayor Sutcliffe recognized February as Black History Month and noted that there is an exhibit of archival photos showcased outside of Jean Pigott Hall, he also recognized the two-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine and welcomed the Ukrainian people to Ottawa. Mayor Sutcliffe led Council in a moment of reflection. 

2.

Public notices and meeting information

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

Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

3.

National Anthem

The Canadian National Anthem, followed by the Ukranian National Athem was performed by the Ottawa-Ukranian Children's Choir.

4.

Roll Call

All Members of Council were present except Councillor L. Johnson.

5.

Confirmation of Minutes

5.1

Minutes of the Council meeting of February 7, 2024

• Carried

6.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

6.1

S. Desroches - Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. Corporate Restructuring

I, Councillor Steve Desroches, declare a potential, deemed indirect pecuniary interest on matters related to ‘Item 16 In Camera Items – 16.3.1 Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. - Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. Corporate Restructuring’ on the agenda for meeting #31 of Ottawa City Council on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, as my spouse is an employee with Hydro Ottawa. 

7.

Communications

The communications were received.

7.1

Petitions

• Petition received containing the signatures of 105 individuals requesting Ottawa City Council review traffic calming measures and permanent pedestrian infrastructure measures in City View and Ryan Farm. 
  
  
• Petition received containing the signatures of 159 individuals requesting Ottawa City Council review and reconsider their proposal to make road modifications to Merivale Road, including the construction of a 30m raised concreate median with curbs in front of 1545 Merivale Road. 

8.

Regrets

Councillor L. Johnson advised that she would be absent from the City Council meeting of 21 February 2024.

9.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Motion No. 2024 - 31-01
  Moved by D. Hill
  Seconded by R. Brockington

  That the Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. report entitled “Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. Corporate Restructuring”(in camera); Built Heritage Committee Report 11; Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 9; Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 11; Planning and Housing Committee Report 22; Transit Commission Report 10; and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update – Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending February 16, 2024” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 7, 2024” 

  Carried

10.

City Clerk

10.1

Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending February 16, 2024

• Report recommendation 

  That Council receive this report for information.

  Received

11.

Built Heritage Committee Report 11

11.1

Bill 23: Implementation of Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act – Heritage Register Removal Report #1

File No. ACS2024-PRE-RHU-0020 – City-wide

• Committee recommendation

  That Council removes reference to the properties listed in Document 1, attached to this report, from the Municipal Heritage Register. 

  Carried

11.2

Application for New Construction at 235 Mariposa Avenue

File No. ACS2024-PRE-RHU-0025 - Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13)

Carried as amended with Councillor J. Leiper dissenting. 

• Committee recommendations, as amended

  That Council:

  1. Approve the application for new construction at 235 Mariposa Avenue, according to plans by Bell + Associates Architecture, dated November 23, 2023 and received on December 4, 2023, conditional upon:
     
     1. The applicant increasing the front yard setback in order to further reduce the visual impact of the new building as viewed from Mariposa Avenue, including seeking any necessary Planning Approvals; and
        
        1. Should any required Planning approvals be granted, delegate authority to staff for final approval of the increased front yard setback under the OHA; and
        2. Should any required Planning Approvals not be granted, the application will be deemed approved as per the attached plans subject to the remaining conditions outlined in this report.
     2. The applicant reconfirming and/or providing all exterior cladding materials for approval by Heritage staff, prior to the issuance of any building permits;
     3. Prior to the issuance of the building permit:
        
        1. The applicant and their General Contractor meeting with Heritage and Building Code staff to review the approved plans, details of the approval, and agreeing to provide a copy of the approved heritage permit to all subcontractors, including posting a copy on site.
        2. The applicant submitting a construction schedule to the satisfaction of staff in Heritage Planning and Building Code Services.
  2. Approve the landscape plan for 235 Mariposa, according to the plan submitted by Bell + Associates Architecture, dated November 23, 2023 and received on December 4, 2023, conditional upon:
     
     1. Implementing the tree protection plan and recommendations as indicated in the Tree Information Report provided by Aborist Consulting Ottawa, dated April 16, 2021 and resubmitted December 4, 2023;
     2. The applicant providing an updated landscape plan for heritage staff approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.
  3. Delegate authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development.
  4. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
  Carried
• Motion No. 2024 - 31-02
  Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by R. King

  WHEREAS This report recommends approval of an application for new construction at 235 Mariposa Avenue, the previous High Commission Official Residence for the Republic of Uganda, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District (HCD); and

  WHEREAS A previous application related to this property was approved by City Council in 2020 for alterations and additions to the building that was on site; the building was recently demolished without the appropriate approvals in place; and

  WHEREAS This application was submitted as the owner wishes to continue with construction, using the previously-approved design; and

  WHEREAS a previous application presented at built heritage committee in January spoke to a building located further back from the street than the adjacent Grade I property, which aims to reduce the visual impact of the additional height from the streetscape; and

  WHEREAS the new application proposes greater massing and footprint than the previous home located at 235 Mariposa; and

  WHEREAS this new proposal creates an opportunity to review the current setbacks and allow to set the home further back from the street for a reduction in impact to the cultural heritage landscape;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that report recommendation 1 be amended to read as follows:

  1. Approve the application for new construction at 235 Mariposa Avenue,
  according to plans by Bell + Associates Architecture, dated November 23,
  2023 and received on December 4, 2023, conditional upon:

  a. The applicant siting the house so that it is set further back from
  Mariposa Avenue, at least as far as the deepest part of the south
  elevation of 216 Manor Avenue, in order to further reduce the visual
  impact of the new building as viewed from Mariposa Avenue,
  including seeking any necessary Planning Approvals; and

  i. Should any required Planning Approvals be granted, delegate
  authority to staff for final approval of the increased front yard
  setback under the OHA; and

  ii. Should any required Planning Approvals not be granted, the
  application will be deemed approved as per the attached
  plans, subject to the remaining conditions outlined in this
  report.

  b. The exterior cladding materials being full depth, natural clay brick
  and wood siding, and the applicant providing all exterior cladding
  materials for approval by Heritage staff, prior to the issuance of any
  building permits. The approved materials shall be indicated on the
  building permit plans;

  c. Prior to the issuance of the building permit:

  i. The applicant and their General Contractor meeting with
  Heritage and Building Code staff to review the approved plans,
  details of the approval, and agreeing to provide a copy of the
  approved heritage permit to all subcontractors, including
  posting a copy on site.

  ii. The applicant submitting a construction schedule to the
  satisfaction of staff in Heritage Planning and Building Code
  Services, which shall include inspections by staff at
  predetermined milestones.

  Carried

12.

Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 9

12.1

Rural Firefighters Employee Status 

File No. ACS2024-EPS-OFS-0002 - City Wide

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Approve the conversion of Ottawa rural firefighters to casual employees with the City of Ottawa, and
  2. Direct staff to take the necessary internal administrative measures, in accordance with HR policies.

  Carried

12.2

Enhanced False Fire Alarm Strategy

File No. ACS2024-EPS-OFS-0001 - City Wide

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Approve the proposed amendments to the Fees and Charges for Ottawa Fire Services By-law (No. 2020-195) to include fees for false fire alarms, in the general form set out in Document 1, and as described in this report;
  2. Approve the addition of two full-time equivalents in Ottawa Fire Services to administer and enforce the new false alarm strategy, to be funded on a cost-recovery basis from the proposed fees, as further described in this report; and
  3. Direct staff to evaluate and report back to the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee and Council on the effectiveness of the False Fire Alarm Strategy at the end of a 3-year period.
  Carried

12.3

Status Update on Towing and Storage Regulations and Provincial Regime

File No. ACS2024-EPS-PPD-0001 - City Wide

• Committee Recommendations:

  That Council approve the following amendments to the Licensing By-law (By-law2002-189, as amended) in light of the implementation of the Towing and Storage Safety Enforcement Act, 2021 by the Province of Ontario:

  1. Repeal relevant definitions, subsections 9 (35), (36), and (37), and Schedule No. 35 (relating to Tow Service Operators, Tow Truck Drivers, and Vehicle Storage Operators), as described in this report;
  2. Repeal Section 21 of Schedule No.3, relating to Public Garages, with respect to the storage of stored vehicles, as described in this report; and
  3. Amend Schedule No.30 to continue to prohibit licensed Private Parking Enforcement Agencies from providing towing services, as described in this report.
  Carried

13.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 11

13.1

Community Partners Insurance Program

ACS2023-CMR-OCM-0010 - City Wide

• Committee Recommendations

  That Council approve:

  1. that staff be directed to implement a revised Community Partners Insurance Program (CPIP) based on the following: 
     
     1. that the City will continue to procure Commercial General Liability insurance on behalf of groups eligible to participate in the Program; 
     2. that the Program will be directed at supporting traditional community associations/groups whose primary mandate is representing a neighbourhood on a broad range of civic matters and that is recognized for organizing hosting, and the direct delivery of community events, activities and programs open to the general public, at the neighbourhood level;
     3. that the definition of neighbourhoods be informed by the Ottawa Neighourhood Study, as well as available community resources, association constitutions and other community resources that can validate community representation; 
     4. that the participating community associations/groups will be required to meet certain legitimacy/eligibility criteria, including the following: 
        
        1. Operate within the City of Ottawa as a not-for-profit group; and
        2. Have been in existence for at least 2 years; and 
        3. Demonstrate financial viability and be in Good Standing with the City of Ottawa; and 
        4. Be governed by a democratically-elected Board of Directors or Committee of at least three independent and unrelated members; and
        5. Demonstrate good governance practices by holding an Annual General Meeting, have a Board-approved Constitution or by-laws, hold meetings open to residents in their neighbourhood, produce annual financial statements; and 
        6. Have measures in place to ensure that they do not at any time sponsor or produce any materials that promote or oppose the candidacy of a person for elected office, or that promote or oppose a campaign related to a question on the ballot, in accordance with the City's Election-Related Resources Policy; 
  2. that the revised CPIP be in place on or before January 1, 2025, so that the Program can be accounted for as part of the City's 2025 budget; and, 
  3. that the CPIP be renewed, in its current form, for the 2024-2025 period, to allow groups that will no longer be eligible sufficient time to either secure alternate insurance coverage or sources of funding, including through the City's Community Funding Framework; and, 
  4. that staff explore the possibility that in the renewal of the CPIP, in its current form, of a pro-rated policy for the period of June 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025 to help community participants bridge the transition period between programs; and, 
  5. that the General Manager, Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department review staffing requirements to implement and maintain the revised CPIP program, including intake screening, ongoing evaluation and compliance with participant eligibility, and including a broader City of Ottawa community liaison and support role on matters relating to governance and access to City key contacts, information and resources. The findings of this review will be reported back to Council by way of memo in anticipation of the 2025 budget; and  
  6. that in the event that staff are unable to procure the insurance necessary to support the Program, the funding dedicated to the CPIP be reallocated to a separate Community Insurance Support funding program within the Community Funding Framework, available to fund or reimburse third party liability insurance to the same category of community associations/groups and based on the same legitimacy/eligibility criteria, as the CPIP; and, 
  7. that staff conduct a comprehensive review as outlined in point 3 of the report before January 1, 2025, of the terms of the City’s Civic Events funding and similar community-engagement programs and contractual service delivery agreements, to minimize the City-imposed insurance burden on community organizations, without exposing the City to unreasonable risk. 
  Carried
• Motion No. 2024 - 31-03
  Moved by T. Kavanagh
  Seconded by J. Bradley

  BE IT RESOLVED that report recommendation 6 be amended to read as follows:

  That in the event that staff are unable to procure the insurance necessary to support the Program, City staff prepare a report to Finance & Corporate Services Committee discussing the means by which the City can continue to support neighbourhood-based community events and activities organized by community groups;

  For (4)	T. Kavanagh, S. Menard, J. Bradley, and S. Plante
  Against (20)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Tierney, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, S. Devine, A. Troster, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe

  Lost (4 to 20)

13.2

Information Technology Services 2024 Work Plan Update

File No. ACS2024-FCS-ITS-0001 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation

  That Council receive this report for information.

  Received

14.

Transit Commission Report 10

14.1

Capital Adjustments – Transit Commission

File No. ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0002 – City-wide

• Commission recommendations as amended

  That Council:

  1. Approve the budget adjustments as detailed in Document 1, as amended;
  2. Approve the closing of the capital project identified in Document 2;
  3. Return to source or (fund) the following balances and eliminate debt authority from the budget adjustments and capital account closure:
     • Transit Capital Supported Reserve: $20,232,778
     • Development Charges: ($378,000)
     • Debt Authority: $6,635,000
  4. Authorize staff to perform the necessary financial adjustments as detailed in Documents 1 (as amended) and 2.
  Carried

15.

Bulk Consent Agenda

15.1

Built Heritage Committee Report 11

15.1.1

Update to the Designation of the Ottawa Water Works Complex under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PRE-RHU-0017 - Somerset (Ward 14)

• Committee recommendations

  That Council

  1. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Ottawa Water Works Complex under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, attached as Document 5; and
  2. Following registration of a by-law to designate the Ottawa Water Works Complex, repeal By-law 22-82 and By-law 65-95.
  Carried

15.2

Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 11

15.2.1

Motions and Directions Recommended for Closure

File No.: ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0002 - City Wide

• Committee Recommendation

  That Council approve the closure of the Motions and Directions outlined in Document 1. 

  Carried

15.3

Planning and Housing Committee Report 22

15.3.1

Zoning By-law Amendment - 1346 Avenue Q

ACS2024-PRE-PSX-0003 - Alta Vista (18)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1346 Avenue Q, as shown in Document 1, from R1O [949] to R2J [xxx1], to permit a semi-detached dwelling, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

15.3.2

Zoning By-law Amendment – 56 and 58 Capilano Drive

ACS2024-PRE-PSX-0009 – Knoxdale-Merivale (9)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 56 and 58 Capilano Drive, to amend Urban Exception 2840 to add office as ancillary to a residential use and to add specific exceptions for the development of a low-rise apartment building and a two-storey townhouse building, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

15.4

City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions

15.4.1

Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 7, 2024

ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0016 - Citywide

• Report Recommendation

  That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of February 7, 2024, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Documents 1-3.

  Carried

16.

In Camera Items

Council resolved in camera at 10:43 am

 
In Camera Session

 

In Council (Open Session)

Council resumed in open session at 12:43 am.

Upon resuming in open session, Mayor Sutcliffe advised that Council just met in camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2022-410), as follows:

• Subsection 13(1)(a) – “the security of the property of the City” – to receive a briefing from the Emergency and Protective Services on corporate security and protective measures.
• Subsection 13(1)(b) -- “personal matter about an identifiable individual, including staff” -- and 13(1)(d) -- “labour relations or employee negotiations.” -- to receive the information report regarding the exception to the Bilingualism Policy for the Chief Information Security and Digital Risk Officer
• Subsection 13(1)(i) – “a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information” – in order to consider the in camera report from Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. entitled “Corporate Restructuring”; and

During the closed session, no votes were taken other than procedural motions and/or directions to staff.

• Motion No. 2024 - 31-04
  Moved by D. Hill
  Seconded by R. Brockington

  BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(a) “the security of the property of the City” to receive a briefing from the Emergency and Protective Services on corporate security and protective measures; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add to the agenda the item and related information report entitled “Bilingualism Policy – Exception – Chief Information Security and Digital Risk Officer”; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council remain in camera to receive the information report regarding the exception to the Bilingualism Policy pursuant to Subsection 13(1)(b) of the Procedure By-law 2022-410, “personal matter about an identifiable individual, including staff” and 13(1)(d) “labour relations or employee negotiations.”

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council remain in camera to consider the in camera report from Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. entitled “Corporate Restructuring”, pursuant to Subsection 13(1)(i) of the Procedure By-law 2022-410, “a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization”; 

  Carried

16.1

Emergency and Protective Services

16.1.1

Corporate Security and Protective Measures Briefing

To be considered in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(a) “the security of the property of the City”
Reporting Out Date: Not to be Reported Out.

16.2

Finance and Corporate Services 

16.2.1

Bilingualism Policy – Exception – Chief Information Security and Digital Risk Officer

To be considered in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(b), “personal matters about an identifiable individual, including staff and 13(1)(d) “labour relations or employee negotiations.” 
Reporting Out Date: Upon Council Approval and Execution of the Employment Contract.

Councillor J. Leiper introduced the following Motion (Motion 2024-31-05):

Motion was Carried with Councillor S. Plante dissenting. 

• Motion No. 2024 - 31-05
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by C. Curry

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has the duty to maintain, improve, and account for all critical assets including organizational data, information, and information systems; and

  WHEREAS the pace and sophistication of cyberattacks continues to grow, and the City’s accelerated digital initiatives and migration to the cloud have highlighted the need for the City to continue to mature its security governance and strategies; and

  WHEREAS the position of Chief Information Security and Digital Risk Officer has been vacant since February 23, 2023; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Bilingualism Policy Section R.6.3.1(i) requires that all external candidates considered for Level 1 to 3 management positions be bilingual and any exceptions, after having undertaken a comprehensive recruitment effort, shall require Council approval; and

  WHEREAS Interim General Manager and Chief Financial Offer, FCSD, in consultation with the City Solicitor and Interim City Clerk have deemed that the selection process for the said position constitutes a “comprehensive recruitment effort” in compliance with the Bilingualism Policy; and

  WHEREAS the selected candidate that does not meet the language requirements and has agreed to enroll in language training;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve an exception pursuant to Section R.6.3.1 (i) of the Bilingualism Policy, for the candidate selected for the position of Chief Information Security and Digital Risk Officer on the understanding that they will enroll in French language training to progress in this area, and that their proficiency be assessed as part of their ongoing performance reviews.

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council direct the Interim General Manager and Chief Financial Offer, FCSD, to inform Council by way of memo when the hiring process has been finalized.

  Carried

16.3

Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc.

16.3.1

Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. Corporate Restructuring

To be considered in camera pursuant to Subsection 13(1)(i) of the Procedure By-law 2022-410, “a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization”.  Reporting Out Date: February 15, 2025.

• S. Desroches declared a conflict on this item. (I, Councillor Steve Desroches, declare a potential, deemed indirect pecuniary interest on matters related to ‘Item 16 In Camera Items – 16.3.1 Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. - Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. Corporate Restructuring’ on the agenda for meeting #31 of Ottawa City Council on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, as my spouse is an employee with Hydro Ottawa. ;)

Councillor S. Desroches did not participate in discussion or vote on item 16.3.1.

Councillor C. Curry introduced the following motion (Motion 2024-31-06):

• Motion No. 2024 - 31-06
  Moved by C. Curry
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  WHEREAS Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. (HOHI) is incorporated under the Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA) and pursuant to the OBCA, the Board of Directors of HOHI has requested a special meeting of the sole shareholder, being the City of Ottawa;

  WHEREAS in response to Hydro Ottawa's growth and business diversification, the Board of Directors of HOHI recommends approval of a corporate restructuring to create two wholly owned entities under HOHI for the purpose of reducing borrowing costs, increasing financial capacity, and supporting future growth;

  WHEREAS the Shareholder Declaration for HOHI requires shareholder approval for this corporate restructuring;
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council, as sole shareholder of HOHI:

  1. Approves the recommendation of the Board of Directors of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc., as outlined in the report, to create two wholly owned entities under HOHI, including holding company “A” (to be named) and having one or more subsidiaries, being Energy Ottawa Inc. o/a Portage Power, etc., and
     a second holding company “B” (to be named) having the remaining subsidiary companies (Hydro Ottawa Limited, Envari Holding Inc., etc.);
  2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to approve amendments to the constating documents of HOHI on behalf of the shareholder to give effect to this restructuring; and
  3. Authorize the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. (HOHI) to determine the representatives from HOHI, or one of its wholly owned affiliates, to be appointed to the initial Board of Directors of the newly created corporations.
  Carried

17.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• Motion No. 2024 - 31-07
  Moved by D. Hill
  Seconded by R. Brockington

  That the Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. report entitled “Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. Corporate Restructuring” (in camera); the Finance and Corporate Services Department Report entitled “Bilingualism Policy – Exception – Chief Information Security and Digital Risk Officer” (in camera); Built Heritage Committee Report 11; Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 9; Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 11; Planning and Housing Committee Report 22; Transit Commission Report 10; and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update – Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending February 16, 2024” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 7, 2024” be received and adopted as amended. 

  Carried

18.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

18.1

Patro Programming

• Motion No. 2024 - 31-08
  Moved by S. Plante
  Seconded by M. Carr

  WHEREAS the P’tit Bonheur program is not allocated any funding anymore following the decision of the Patro not to offer any longer any programming at 40 Cobourg Street; and

  WHEREAS the P’tit Bonheur program is one of the only day programs for Francophone adults with special needs; and

  WHEREAS there is no other program that provides an essential support to families with special needs;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa take all necessary measures to ensure the program is offered directly or indirectly and to a certain extent by a third-party provider; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Renewable Recreation Funding previously allocated to Patro to support community programming be made available under Delegated Authority to the General Manager of Recreation, Culture and Facility Services in order for the City to deliver programs similar to those lost by Patro’s suspension of operations, including the P’tit Bonheur program. 

   

  Carried

19.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

19.1

Ditch Alteration and Maintenance Sponsor’s Group - Appointments

• Motion No. 2024 - 31-09
  Moved by G. Darouze
  Seconded by S. Menard

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to allow the Sponsor’s group to be appointed at today’s Council meeting, as provided for in the Motion approved by Council on February 7, 2024.

  WHEREAS in 2022, Council approved the Ditch Alteration Policy Update report (ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0001) and approved the creation of a Ditch Alteration and Maintenance Sponsors Group to act as a sounding board and to work with staff to oversee the implementation of the Ditch Alteration Policy, including a public consultation and education plan; and

  WHEREAS on February 7, 2024, Council approved Motion 2024 - 30-07 to reestablish the Ditch Alteration and Maintenance Sponsors Group for the 2022-2026 Term of Council to be comprised of up to six members of Council; and

  WHREAS the Office of the City Clerk has undertaken a circulation for expressions of interest and nine Members of Council have expressed an interest in serving as members at large on this Sponsors Group; and

  WHEREAS the composition of the Sponsors Group seeks to have geographic representation while avoiding quorum of any Committee of Council;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council appoint the following Members of Council to the Ditch Alteration and Maintenance Sponsors Group: 

  1. Councillor Theresa Kavanagh
  2. Councillor Catherine Kitts
  3. Councillor Tim Tierney
  4. Councillor Riley Brockington
  5. Councillor Laine Johnson
  6. Councillor David Brown

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Sponsors Group meetings also include the participation of seven or more City staff, including the General Managers of the Public Works, Infrastructure and Water Services, and Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development departments and/ or their designates.

  Carried

20.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

20.1

International Women’s Day

• Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by T. Kavanagh

  WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and

  WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; and

  WHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements; and

  WHEREAS municipalities can play a profound role in promoting and advancing gender equity; and

  WHEREAS local and international activists, organizations, and affected communities have shown us more work is required to achieve gender equity; and

  WHEREAS every year thousands of events are held around the world to inspire, celebrate and honour women.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council declare March 8, 2024, to be International Women’s Day in the City of Ottawa.

20.2

Support for Improving Municipal Codes of Conduct and Enforcement

• Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by M. Sutcliffe

  WHEREAS all Ontarians deserve and expect a safe and respectful workplace; and,

  WHEREAS municipal governments as the democratic institutions most directly engaged with Ontarians need respectful discourse; and,

  WHEREAS several incidents in recent years of disrespectful behaviour and workplace harassment have occurred amongst members of municipal councils; and,

  WHEREAS these incidents seriously and negatively affect the people involved and lower public perceptions of local governments; and,

  WHEREAS municipal Codes of Conduct are helpful tools to set expectations of council member behaviour; and,

  WHEREAS municipal governments do not have the necessary tools to adequately enforce compliance with municipal Codes of Conduct;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ottawa City Council supports the call of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for the Government of Ontario to introduce legislation to strengthen municipal Codes of Conduct and compliance with them in consultation with municipal governments; and,

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the legislation consider encompassing the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s recommendations for:

  • Updating municipal Codes of Conduct to account for workplace safety and harassment;
  • Creating a flexible administrative penalty regime, adapted to the local economic and financial circumstances of municipalities across Ontario;
  • Increasing training of municipal Integrity Commissioners to enhance consistency of investigations and recommendations across the province;
  • Allowing municipalities to apply to a member of the judiciary to remove a sitting member if recommended through the report of a municipal Integrity Commissioner.

20.3

Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Committee Appointment 2024

• Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by D. Brown

  WHEREAS under the Clean Water Act, a Source Protection Committee representing multiple stakeholders is required for each source protection region in Ontario; and

  WHEREAS the Source Protection Committee (SPC) oversees the Source Protection Program, and the composition ensures that a variety of local interests are represented at the decision-making table; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is a member of the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Committee (SPC); and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has had one member on the Mississippi-Rideau SPC since May 2017, and previously had two members since 2007; and

  WHEREAS the Mississippi-Rideau SPC membership undergoes a renewal every five years to ensure that it remains in compliance with Ontario Regulation 288/07, the regulation that governs Source Protection Committees under Ontario’s Clean Water Act; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa received a letter from the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Region on November 16, 2023, requesting the City to submit the name of the Council appointed member to the SPC before March 22, 2024; and

  WHEREAS Michel Kearney, Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Planning, Infrastructure and Water Services Department, is the City’s current representative and is willing to remain on the Source Protection Committee for another term.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the selection of Michel Kearney to sit as the representative for the City of Ottawa on the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Committee.

20.4

Private Approaches and Encroachments on the Ferndale Avenue and Beechgrove Avenue Integrated Renewal Project

• Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by R. Brockington

  WHEREAS beginning in 2024 the City will undertake an integrated road reconstruction project in Ward 15, including the reconstruction of Ferndale Avenue and Beechgrove Avenue; and

  WHEREAS the project limits include reinstating some private approaches on Ferndale Avenue (Churchill Avenue to Selby Avenue); and

  WHEREAS some of the driveway widths within the project limits are not in full conformance with the City’s front yard parking restrictions and Private Approach By-law; and

  WHEREAS some of the driveway’s minimum distance to adjacent properties within the project limits are not in full conformance with the City’s front yard parking restrictions and Private Approach By-law; and

  WHEREAS, for existing properties, front yard parking restrictions and private approach by-law are normally enforced only on a complaint-driven basis; and

  WHEREAS there have been no complaints with respect to non-compliant driveways (private approaches) or front-yard parking in this area; and

  WHEREAS the area residents support providing relief for residents with existing driveways (private approaches) while acknowledging that any future driveways (private approaches) and front-yard parking must be in accordance with City by-laws; and

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve that, in respect of the reconstruction Ferndale Avenue, private approaches be reinstated as they were immediately prior to the reconstruction of this street

20.5

Commemorative Trees

• Moved by T. Kavanagh
  Seconded by A. Troster

  WHEREAS in 2022, 22 year old Masha Amini was killed while in police custody in the Islamic Republic of Iran; and

  WHEREAS after her death, protests against the Iranian Governments treatment of women broke out across Iran and sparked a campaign to support ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadi’ (Women, Life, Freedom); and

  WHEREAS in September 2022, a 16 year old named Komar Daroftade was killed while participating in the Jin, Jiyan, Azadi (Women, Life, Freedom) demonstrations; and

  WHEREAS a resident of Bay Ward has requested two trees be planted to commemorate the lives of Masha and Komar and honour the sacrifices made by Iranians in fighting for freedom and women’s rights;

  THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that to commemorate the lives and sacrifice of these two young activists, the City of Ottawa approves the installation of two trees with to be planted in Britannia Park with plaques that read the following:

  Plaque 1

  In memory of Jina Amini (1999-09-29 to 2022-09-16), a Kurdish woman killed by Iran's morality police in Tehran.
  À la mémoire de Jina Amini (29 septembre 1999 - 16 septembre 2022), femme kurde tuée à Téhéran par la police de la moralité de l’Iran.

  Plaque 2

  In memory of Komar Daroftade (2006-08-16 to 2022-10-30), killed by Iran's IRGC during Jin, Jiyan, Azadi Revolution.
  À la mémoire de Komar Daroftade (16 août 2006 - 30 octobre 2022), tué par le Corps des gardiens de la révolution islamique (CGRI) d’Iran au cours du mouvement Jin, Jiyan, Azadi (Femme, Vie, Liberté).

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the tree and plaque will be covered by the requester.

21.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

21.1

Three Readings

• Motion No. 2024 - 31-10
  Moved by D. Hill
  Seconded by R. Brockington

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

  2024 - 93    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2007-268 respecting fees and charges for public transit services.

  2024 - 94    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.

  2024 - 95    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1346 Avenue Q.

  2024 - 96    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 56 and 58 Capilano Drive.

  2024 - 97    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning to clarify the number of additional dwelling units permitted in a flood plain overlay. 

  2024 - 98    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1342 Johnston Dr (the "benefitting property"). 

  2024 - 99    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 455 Pleasant Park Rd (the "benefitting property"). 

  2024 - 100    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 7739 Mccordick Rd (the "benefitting property"). 

  2024 - 101    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 930 chemin March Road as being exempt from Part Lot Control."

  Carried

22.

Confirmation By-law

• Motion No. 2024 - 31-11
  Moved by D. Hill
  Seconded by R. Brockington

  That the following by-law be read and passed:

  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of February 21, 2024.

  Carried

23.

Inquiries

There were no Inquiries.

24.

Adjournment

• Motion No. 2024 - 31-12
  Moved by D. Hill
  Seconded by R. Brockington

  That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of February 21, 2024 be adjourned.

  Carried
• The meeting adjourned at 12:59pm.