City Council Minutes

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OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, 13 July 2016

10:00 a.m.

Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West

MINUTES 35

 

 

The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on Wednesday, 13 July 2016 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 Cara Gilbertson-Boese

 


 

ANNOUNCEMENTS/CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES

 

RECOGNITION - MAYOR'S CITY BUILDER AWARD

Mayor Jim Watson, along with Councillor Catherine McKenney presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to the skateboarding organization Girls+ Skate 613. Girls+ Skate 613 builds community, diversity and inclusion by providing a safe space for individuals of all ages, abilities and genders to skateboard in a comfortable, encouraging environment.

 

RECOGNITION - BRAVERY CERTIFICATES

Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Stephen Blais presented City of Ottawa Commendations for Bravery to Geoff Walker, Owen Cole and Alex Deschamps. The three honorees helped to rescue two men from a house fire on Melette Crescent in the Avalon community of Orléans on June 18, 2016.

 

ROLL CALL

All members were present except Councillor E. El-Chantiry.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the regular meeting of 22 June 2016 were confirmed.

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST INCLUDING THOSE ORIGINALLY ARISING FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

No declarations of interest were received.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

The following communications were received:


Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO):

·          

AMO Report to Member Municipalities Highlights of June 2016 Board Meeting

·          

Report of the Secretary-Treasurer On Nominations to the 2016-2018 AMO Board of Directors

·          

Review of Canada Post

·          

Ontario Asset Management Regulation Consultations - Considerations for Members Taking Part

 

Responses to Inquiries:

·          

03-16 Bike Share Programs (Councillor Nussbaum)

 

Other Communications Received:

·      Submission received, containing the names of 994 individuals requesting the City of Ottawa move the Mooney’s Bay playground to a better location.

 

REGRETS

Councillor E. El-Chantiry advised he would be absent from the City Council meeting of July 13, 2016 due to City business

 

MOTION TO INTRODUCE REPORTS

MOTION NO. 35/1

Moved by Councillor S. Moffatt

Seconded by Councillor J. Mitic

That the report from the City’s Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report to Council on an Inquiry by the Lobbyist Registrar: Playground Partnership Project at Mooney’s Bay Park;” the report from the City Clerk and Solicitor entitled “Status Update- Council Inquiries and Motions for the Period Ending 8 July 2016”; Agriculture And Rural Affairs Committee Report 18; Audit Committee Report 8; Environment Committee Report 10; Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 16; Planning Committee Report 28; Transit Commission Report 10; and Transportation Committee Report 16 be received and considered; and

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the report from the City Treasurer entitled “City Debenture Issuance – Documentation Requirement;” (Item 3 on the Agenda) and Planning Committee Report 29, Items 3 and 5. (Items 17 and 19 on the agenda)  Waiver of the Rules is being requested due to timelines, as the next regular Council meeting is not scheduled until August 31st; and

That pursuant to subsection 35 (5) and 35 (6) of Procedure By-law 2014-441, Council receive and consider Items 1, 2 and 4 of Planning Committee Report 29 (Items 15, 16 and 18 on the Agenda)

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

REPORTS

CITY'S INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER

 

1.

REPORT TO COUNCIL ON AN INQUIRY BY THE LOBBYIST REGISTRAR: PLAYGROUND PARTNERSHIP PROJECT AT MOONEY’S BAY PARK

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive the attached report for information.

RECEIVED


 

CITY CLERK AND SOLICITOR

 

2.

STATUS UPDATE- COUNCIL INQUIRIES AND MOTIONS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 8 JULY 2016

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive this report for information.

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

 

CITY TREASURER

 

3.

CITY DEBENTURE ISSUANCE - DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That City Council:

1.         Confirm and approve the amount of unissued debt authority by capital project as provided in Document 1; and

2.         Delegate the authority to the Mayor or his designate with the authority over the July / August time period to execute and enact the necessary debenture by-laws associated with this report to authorize the issuance of debentures where the project debt authority has been approved by Council.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 18

 

4.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 2605 STAGECOACH ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve a temporary amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2605 Stagecoach Road to permit a take-out restaurant, limited to a chip truck for a period of three years from the date of passing of the by-law, as detailed in Document 2.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

SUMMARY OF WRITTEN AND ORAL SUBMISSIONS

That City Council approve the Summary of Written and Oral Submissions on Zoning By-Law Amendment – 2605 Stagecoach Road (ACS2016-PAI-PGM-0107), as set out in supporting document 3, in accordance with Bill 73, the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 requirements, and that City Council has considered all submissions in addition to the planning and other considerations identified in the staff report in its decision on this matter.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 


 

AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT 8

 

5.

OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL – REPORT ON THE FRAUD AND WASTE HOTLINE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive the report for information.

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

 

6.

OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL – REPORT ON THE REVIEW OF THE CLIENT SERVICE CENTRE LAURIER CASH HANDLING PROCESS AND CASH DISCREPANCIES

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council consider and approve the report recommendations.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 10

 

7.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR IN-HOUSE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION – EXTERNAL AUDIT RESULTS 2015

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive this report for information.

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

 

8.

WATER SERVICE POST ADJUSTMENT FEE – REVIEW AND PROPOSED UPDATE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1.         Approve the elimination of the water service post adjustment fee under the Water By-law 2013-360 effective July 1st, 2016.
2.         Amend the 2016 Rate Operating Budget, with three quarters of Members present and voting, to remove the water service post adjustment fee and associated revenue targets, as outlined in this report.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 16

 

9.

LANSDOWNE PARTNERSHIP PLAN ANNUAL REPORT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council receive the following status update report related to the Lansdowne Partnership Plan:
1.            The update from the City Manager outlining the delegated authority exercised from Q4 2015 to date by the City Manager, the City Clerk and Solicitor and the City Treasurer, under the finalized and executed Lansdowne Partnership Plan Legal Agreements;
2.            The update from the City Manager on the June 22, 2016 Lansdowne Master Partnership Meeting and Meetings Amongst Parties to the Unanimous Shareholder Agreements; and,
3.            The status update outlined in this report regarding the operations of the Lansdowne Public-Private Partnership as detailed on Page 14 in the 2015- Purchasing Year in Review report (ASC2016-CMR-FIN-0008).

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

 

10.

OTTAWA 2017

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council delegate the authority to the City Manager to provide to Ottawa 2017 activities, celebrations and events the consent and approval for the waiver or amendment of encroachment fees outlined in the Encroachment By-law (being By-law No. 2003-446, as amended) and its applicable schedules, and temporarily suspend parking spaces on behalf of the City of Ottawa when operationally feasible, as determined by the General Manager of Public Works, and within current financial and legal constraints, with any exercise of this delegated authority to be reported back to Committee and Council as part of the semi-annual status updates on Ottawa 2017 initiatives.

CARRIED

 


 

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 28

 

11.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council approve:

1.         an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to amend the minimum parking requirements for development mainly in the urban area, as detailed in Documents 1, 2a and 2b, with the following amendments:

a)     That Document 2a be amended as follows:

i)     Item 7(2), being the proposed new subsection 102(2) is amended by adding the words "within Areas X, Y and Z" after the words "Despite (1)," so that the proposed Section 102(2) reads:

"(2) Despite (1), within Areas B, X, Y and Z, no visitor parking spaces are required for the first twelve dwelling units on a lot."

ii)    Item 7(3), being the proposed new subsection 102(3) is deleted and replaced with the following:

"(3) Despite (1), within Areas X, Y and Z, no more than thirty visitor parking spaces are required per building, and within Area B no more than sixty visitor parking spaces are required per building."

iii)   The current item 7(5), being the proposed subsection 102(5), is renumbered 7(6), and therefore proposed Subsection 102(6), and the following line inserted as line 7(5):

"(5) Clauses (a) through (e) of subsection 101(5) apply with necessary modification to section 102 for the purposes of applying Table 102 and subsections 102(2) and 102(3).

2. a)    Within the details of the zoning, section 23 be added to exclude at this time the Centrepointe Community being the lands described as south of Baseline Road, west of Woodroffe Avenue, north of the railway tracks and east of a boundary generally formed by Castleton Street, Saddlebrook Street, Strathbury Street, Cheswick Place, Marble Arch Crescent, Bennington Street, Weymouth Court, Hyde Park Way, Norwich Way, Offenbach Lane;

b)   Section 23 further provide that the parking requirements to apply to the Centrepointe community be those in effect on the date prior to the enactment of this zoning amendment;

c)    A schedule to represent the boundary in a) above be prepared and submitted to Council for adoption by motion when this report rises to Council;

d)   Staff may include in the draft motion to implement c) above any technical requirements arising from the exclusion of the Centrepointe Community;

e)    The matter of the minimum parking requirements within the Centrepointe Community return to Planning Committee upon at least 10 days notice to the Community Association at the same time as Maximum Parking Rates within the Vicinity of Transit Stations is to be submitted to Planning Committee; and

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


 

MOTION NO. 35/2

Moved by: R. Chiarelli

Seconded by: J. Harder

WHEREAS concerns around the adequacy of parking have recently been raised within the Centrepointe Community through the development application in respect of 19 Centrepointe Drive and through the Centrepointe Design Plan;

AND WHEREAS the Centrepointe Community would prefer, given its vicinity to Baseline Station, that the matters of maximum and minimum parking requirements in respect of their community be before Planning Committee and Council at the same time;

AND WHEREAS Planning Committee, at its meeting of June 28, 2016 adopted a motion to have these concerns addressed by excluding the Centrepointe Community from the proposed changes to minimum parking requirements within the Zoning By-law;

AND WHEREAS the intent of this motion was to continue to apply, to the Centrepointe Community, the same parking requirements in effect on the date prior to the enactment of this zoning amendment;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve:

1.         Amending Document 2b (Details of the Recommended Zoning) of report ACS2016-PAI-PGM-0096 by adding a new section as follows;

            23)       Subsection 101(7) is amended by adding the following as 101(7)(c):

(c)         Despite 101(1), 101(2) and 101(5), within the area shown as Area A on Schedule 361 and being the Centrepointe Community:

(i)         Minimum parking space requirements are to be calculated using Column IV, Area C on Table 101

(ii)        Despite (i),  where a lot containing a residential use other than a bed and breakfast is located within 600 metres of a rapid transit station identified on Schedule 2A or Schedule 2B of this by-law, the minimum parking space requirement for the residential use is to be calculated using  Column III, Area B on Table 101.

(iii)       Despite (i),  where a lot containing a hospital, office, shopping centre or training centre is located within 600 metres of a rapid transit station identified on Schedule 2A or Schedule 2B of this by-law, the minimum parking space requirement for the use is to be calculated using  Column III, Area C on Table 101A.

(iv)      Despite (ii) and (iii), where the lot is separated from the rapid transit station by a highway, grade-separated arterial roadway, railway yard, watercourse, private lands or any other major obstacle such that the actual walking distance to the rapid transit station is increased to beyond 800 metres, (ii) and (iii) do not apply.

(v)       Subsection 101(5) does not apply.

            24)       Section 102 is amended by adding the following as 102(7):

(7)         Despite this section, within the area shown as Area A on Schedule 361 and being the Centrepointe Community, subsections 102(2), 102(3) and 102(5) do not apply.

25)        Part 17 (Schedules) is amended by adding the attached schedule as Schedule 361.

2.         That the provisions introduced through Recommendations 23 through 25 be revisited as part of a future review of Zoning By-law 2008-250, Section 103 (Maximum Parking Requirements); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT no further notice is required pursuant to the Planning Act Section 34 (17).

 

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CARRIED

 

Item 11 of the City Council Agenda, as amended by Motion No. 35/ 2 and set out in full below, was then put to Council:

 

That Council approve:

1.         an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to amend the minimum parking requirements for development mainly in the urban area, as detailed in Documents 1, 2a and 2b, with the following amendments:

a)     That Document 2a be amended as follows:

i)     Item 7(2), being the proposed new subsection 102(2) is amended by adding the words "within Areas X, Y and Z" after the words "Despite (1)," so that the proposed Section 102(2) reads:

"(2) Despite (1), within Areas B, X, Y and Z, no visitor parking spaces are required for the first twelve dwelling units on a lot."

ii)    Item 7(3), being the proposed new subsection 102(3) is deleted and replaced with the following:

"(3) Despite (1), within Areas X, Y and Z, no more than thirty visitor parking spaces are required per building, and within Area B no more than sixty visitor parking spaces are required per building."

iii)   The current item 7(5), being the proposed subsection 102(5), is renumbered 7(6), and therefore proposed Subsection 102(6), and the following line inserted as line 7(5):

"(5) Clauses (a) through (e) of subsection 101(5) apply with necessary modification to section 102 for the purposes of applying Table 102 and subsections 102(2) and 102(3).

b)   amending Document 2b (Details of Recommended Zoning) by adding a new section as follows:

23)      Subsection 101(7) is amended by adding the following as 101(7)(c):

(c)       Despite 101(1), 101(2) and 101(5), within the area shown as Area A on Schedule 361 and being the Centrepointe Community:

(i)         Minimum parking space requirements are to be calculated using Column IV, Area C on Table 101

 (ii)       Despite (i),  where a lot containing a residential use other than a bed and breakfast is located within 600 metres of a rapid transit station identified on Schedule 2A or Schedule 2B of this by-law, the minimum parking space requirement for the residential use is to be calculated using  Column III, Area B on Table 101.

(iii)       Despite (i),  where a lot containing a hospital, office, shopping centre or training centre is located within 600 metres of a rapid transit station identified on Schedule 2A or Schedule 2B of this by-law, the minimum parking space requirement for the use is to be calculated using  Column III, Area C on Table 101A.

(iv)      Despite (ii) and (iii), where the lot is separated from the rapid transit station by a highway, grade-separated arterial roadway, railway yard, watercourse, private lands or any other major obstacle such that the actual walking distance to the rapid transit station is increased to beyond 800 metres, (ii) and (iii) do not apply.

(v)       Subsection 101(5) does not apply.

            24)       Section 102 is amended by adding the following as 102(7):

(7)         Despite this section, within the area shown as Area A on Schedule 361 and being the Centrepointe Community, subsections 102(2), 102(3) and 102(5) do not apply.

25)        Part 17 (Schedules) is amended by adding the attached schedule as Schedule 361. (see Motion 35/2 above)

2.         That the provisions introduced through Recommendations 23 through 25 be revisited as part of a future review of Zoning By-law 2008-250, Section 103 (Maximum Parking Requirements); and

3.            The matter of the minimum parking requirements within the Centrepointe Community return to Planning Committee upon at least 10 days notice to the Community Association at the same time as Maximum Parking Rates within the Vicinity of Transit Stations is to be submitted to Planning Committee; and

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

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

SUMMARY OF WRITTEN AND ORAL SUBMISSIONS

That City Council approve the Summary of Written and Oral Submissions on Zoning By-Law Amendment – Minimum Parking Requirements (ACS2016-PAI-PGM-0096), as set out in supporting document 3, in accordance with Bill 73, the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 requirements, and that City Council has considered all submissions in addition to the planning and other considerations identified in the staff report in its decision on this matter.

 

                                                                                          CARRIED

 

 

 

12.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 27, 33 AND 35 SCISSONS ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 27, 33 and 35 Scissons Road to permit a subdivision of 15 lots for detached dwellings on a private street, as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

 

SUMMARY OF WRITTEN AND ORAL SUBMISSIONS

That City Council approve the Summary of Written and Oral Submissions on Zoning By-Law Amendment – 27, 33 and 35 Scissons Road (ACS2016-PAI-PGM-0101), as set out in supporting document 3, in accordance with Bill 73, the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 requirements, and that City Council has considered all submissions in addition to the planning and other considerations identified in the staff report in its decision on this matter.

                                                                                         CARRIED

 

13.

APPLICATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AT 565 OLD PROSPECT ROAD, A PROPERTY DESIGNATED UNDER PART V OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT AND LOCATED IN THE ROCKCLIFFE PARK HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council:

1.         Approve the application for new construction at 565 Old Prospect Road according to plans prepared by Barry J. Hobin & Associates Architects submitted on May 9, 2016, and attached as Document 3 and 4;

2.         Issue the heritage permit with an expiry date of either:

a)          Two years from the date of issuance; or

b)         Two years from the date that decisions under the Planning Act and other applicable legislation are final and binding, whichever is later; and

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

 

MOTION NO. 35/3

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor T. Nussbaum

WHEREAS the Planning Committee report entitled “Application for Demolition and New Construction at 565 And 575 Old Prospect Road, Properties Designated Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and Located in the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District” was considered by Planning Committee at its meeting of 28 June, 2016; and

WHEREAS the application for demolition and new construction with respect to 575 Old Prospect Road was withdrawn by the applicant and Planning Committee amended the recommendations to remove reference to 575 Old Prospect Road; and therefore the title of the report no longer reflects the Committee recommendation; and

WHEREAS there is currently no procedural mechanism to address this other than by motion, and staff will be reviewing this as part of Mid-Term Governance Review;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report title be amended read as follows:

“Application for New Construction at 565 Old Prospect Road, a Property Designated Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act”.

CARRIED

Item 13 of the City Council Agenda, with the title as amended by Motion No. 35/ 3, was then put to Council and CARRIED.

 

14.

RESOLUTION OF APPEAL: MAGEE HOUSE, 78 LISGAR STREET – DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council:

1.          Approve the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value for the Magee House, 78 Lisgar Street, current HMCS Bytown, the Naval Officers’ Mess; and

2.         Receive the further revised Heritage Survey Form for the Magee House, 78 Lisgar Street, current HMCS Bytown, the Naval Officers’ Mess, submitted on 28 June 2016, per the Direction given to Staff at the 9 June 2016 meeting of the Built Heritage Sub-committee.

CARRIED

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 29

 

15.

KANATA NORTH URBAN EXPANSION STUDY AREA: INTEGRATED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council approve:

1.         the Kanata North Community Design Plan, the Transportation Master Plan, the Environmental Management Plan and the Master Servicing Plan, which are dated June 28, 2016, and have been submitted under separate cover;

2.         Official Plan Amendment No. XX of the City of Ottawa Official Plan, dated June 24, 2016, to implement the Community Design Plan;

3.         a) that Figure 3, the Fit Plan for the Community Park, be modified to show a location for a Field House of 2,500 sq. ft and the description for the Community Park amended to include a Field House in the park. Construction to be subject to funding for the Field House being resolved prior to construction of the park, failing which the site of the field house be reserved for construction at a later date if funding is obtained;

b)         that the funding for the Field House is to include at least 50% raised through community support and fundraising, ward cash-in-lieu of parkland, area specific development charge or other alternative non-tax, non-general development charge sources; and

c)        that the proposal be conditional on the facilities master plan review; and

4.         that the Kanata North Community Design Plan be amended to require the monitoring of traffic along Old Carp Road once approximately 750 units have been constructed on the west side of March Road within the CDP area.

 

MOTION NO. 35/4

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor S. Blais

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Recommendation 3 c) be deleted and replaced with the following:

c)            And Be It Further Resolved that the proposal be conditional on either:

i)     Achieving 100 per cent funding through the alternative means identified above; or

ii)    Qualifying for funding for up to 50% of the cost through the existing rules of the Community Partnership Major Capital Program

 

CARRIED on a division of 14 YEAS to 9 NAYS, as follows:

YEAS (14):    Councillors S. Moffatt, D. Chernushenko, J. Leiper, M. Taylor, S. Blais,
M. Wilkinson, J. Cloutier, M. Fleury, C. McKenney, M. Qaqish, S. Qadri, T. Nussbaum, R. Brockington, Mayor J. Watson

 

NAYS (9):      Councillors K. Egli, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, B. Monette, T. Tierney,
D. Deans, J. Harder, J. Mitic, R. Chiarelli

 

Item 15 of the City Council Agenda, as amended by Motion No. 35/ 4 and set out in full below, was then put to Council:

That Council approve:

1.         the Kanata North Community Design Plan, the Transportation Master Plan, the Environmental Management Plan and the Master Servicing Plan, which are dated June 28, 2016, and have been submitted under separate cover;

2.         Official Plan Amendment No. XX of the City of Ottawa Official Plan, dated June 24, 2016, to implement the Community Design Plan;

3. a)    that Figure 3, the Fit Plan for the Community Park, be modified to show a location for a Field House of 2,500 sq. ft and the description for the Community Park amended to include a Field House in the park. Construction to be subject to funding for the Field House being resolved prior to construction of the park, failing which the site of the field house be reserved for construction at a later date if funding is obtained;

b)     that the funding for the Field House is to include at least 50% raised through community support and fundraising, ward cash-in-lieu of parkland, area specific development charge or other alternative non-tax, non-general development charge sources; and

c)    that the proposal be conditional on either:

iii)           Achieving 100 per cent funding through the alternative means identified above; or

iv)          Qualifying for funding for up to 50% of the cost through the existing rules of the Community Partnership Major Capital Program

4.          that the Kanata North Community Design Plan be amended to require the monitoring of traffic along Old Carp Road once approximately 750 units have been constructed on the west side of March Road within the CDP area.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

SUMMARY OF WRITTEN AND ORAL SUBMISSIONS

That City Council approve the Summary of Written and Oral Submissions on the Kanata North Urban Expansion Study Area Integrated Official Plan Amendment and Environmental Assessment (ACS2016-PAI-PGM-0109), as set out in supporting document 3, in accordance with Bill 73, the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 requirements, and that City Council has considered all submissions in addition to the planning and other considerations identified in the staff report in its decision on this matter.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

16.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PART OF 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to correct the provisions of a site-specific exception affecting part of 570 Hazeldean Road, as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

 

17.

APPLICATION TO ALTER THE SOMERSET HOUSE, 352 SOMERSET STREET WEST, A PROPERTY DESIGNATED UNDER PART V OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT AND LOCATED IN THE CENTRETOWN HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council:
1.         Approve the controlled demolition of the fourth bay of the three-storey structure generally in accordance with the plans received on June 9, 2016, conditional upon the concurrence of the Chief Building Official regarding the methods to be followed in the execution of the proposed removal;
2.         Impose as a term and condition of the controlled demolition of the fourth bay of the three-storey structure that every effort be made to retain historic fabric in situ, and if retention in situ is not possible, the applicant shall make every effort to rebuild the wall using materials from the original building, according to plans developed in consultation with the applicant, Heritage staff and the Chief Building Official as part of the process leading to the issuance of a building permit;
3.         Approve the demolition of the three east bays of the structure generally in accordance with the plans received on June 9, 2016, conditional upon the concurrence of the Chief Building Official regarding the methods to be followed in the demolition;
4.         Approve the stabilization of the north and east foundations of the structure in accordance with the plans received on June 9, 2016, conditional upon the concurrence of the Chief Building Official regarding the methods to be followed in the execution of the proposed stabilization;
5.         Impose as a term and condition on said approvals that where possible the applicant be required to clean and store bricks, stone elements, and decorative metal that may be used elsewhere in the repair and restoration of the building;
6.         Delegate authority for the approval of minor changes to all  plans to the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management and the Chief Building Official;
7.         Issue the heritage permit with a one-year date of expiration from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council;

8.         Approve that the Applicant accurately record the complete west and north façade including the 4th bay and store the materials salvaged from the 4th bay to be demolished in such a way as to preserve their integrity;

9.         Approve that the Owner be required to post a bond in the amount deemed to be adequate by the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management to ensure the preservation of original materials retained from the demolition and the accurate reconstruction of the 4th bay as part of the overall renovation and conservation of the property for which a demolition permit is issued; and

10.      Approve that any application to alter the subject property submitted for reconstruction of the property require the Owner to reconstruct the dismantled façade in an exact replica of the 4th bay as it stands today or, if not feasible, with new matching materials, if deemed necessary through peer review by an independent qualified heritage consultant approved by the City of Ottawa.

(Note: The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on September 7, 2016.)

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

CARRIED

 


 

18.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 950 TERRY FOX DRIVE AND PART OF THE UNADDRESSED PARCEL IMMEDIATELY TO THE NORTH

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 950 Terry Fox Drive and part of the unaddressed parcel immediately to the north to permit the development of a residential subdivision with detached dwellings, townhouses, low rise apartment buildings and an office, together with parks and a stormwater management pond, as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

 

19.

WAIVER TO PERMANENT SIGNS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BY-LAW - MURAL AT 595 GLADSTONE AVENUE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve a waiver to Section 124.A of the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law No. 2005-439, as amended, to allow a mural onto the exterior wall containing the main entrance to the building at 595 Gladstone Avenue.

CARRIED

 


 

TRANSIT COMMISSION REPORT 10

 

20.

PARA TRANSPO SERVICE - STANDARDS FOR ELIGIBILITY AND BOOKING

 

COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION

That Council revise the Transit Commission’s Terms of Reference to establish a Para Transpo Eligibility Appeals Panel.

CARRIED

 

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 16

 

21.

REVIEW OF WINTER OPERATIONS ON ROADWAYS

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED

That Council approve $3.2 Million net in cost containment strategies and operational adjustments as outlined in this report, including:

a)          Establishing a tiered response approach that adjusts the ratio of internal and contracted services (anticipated operating savings of $1.5 Million);

b)          Adjusting salting and plowing routes to meet Maintenance Quality Standards (anticipated operating savings of $1.2 Million);

c)          Delegating the authority to Public Works and Emergency and Protective Services staff, in consultation with Legal Services, to list on the agenda of Council any related by-laws necessary to put Council’s decisions into effect.

 

MOTION NO. 35/5

Moved by Councillor K. Egli

Seconded by Councillor C. McKenney

WHEREAS the report entitled “Review of Winter Operations on Roadways” was amended by the Transportation Committee on 6 July to delete Recommendation c); and

WHEREAS the Transportation Committee did not formally amend the portion of the staff recommendation which referenced a $3.2 Million net in cost containment strategies, inclusive of Recommendation c), and the General Manager of Public Works has advised that the new number should be $2.7 Million; and

WHEREAS staff has advised that deleting Recommendation c) makes the original staff Recommendation d) moot;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council amend the report recommendations to read as follows:

That the Transportation Committee recommend that Council approve $2.7 Million net in cost containment strategies and operational adjustments as outlined in this report, including:

a)         Establishing a tiered response approach that adjusts the ratio of internal and contracted services (anticipated operating savings of $1.5 Million);

b)        Adjusting salting and plowing routes to meet Maintenance Quality Standards (anticipated operating savings of $1.2 Million).

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

Item 21 of the City Council Agenda, as amended by Motion No. 35/ 5 and set out in full below, was then put to Council:

That Council approve $2.7 Million net in cost containment strategies and operational adjustments as outlined in this report, including:

a)         Establishing a tiered response approach that adjusts the ratio of internal and contracted services (anticipated operating savings of $1.5 Million);

b)        Adjusting salting and plowing routes to meet Maintenance Quality Standards (anticipated operating savings of $1.2 Million).

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

22.

COMMEMORATIVE NAMING - HERON ROAD WORKERS MEMORIAL BRIDGE - MOTION

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve that the Heron Road Bridge be named the “Heron Road Workers Memorial Bridge - Pont commémoratif des travailleurs du chemin Heron.”

CARRIED

 

23.

BEARBROOK ROAD SPEED REDUCTION - MOTION

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That council

1.         that the maximum speed limit on Bearbrook Road in Blackburn Hamlet be reduced from 50 km/h to 40 km/h from Innes Road in the South to civic address 1651 Bearbrook Road in the North and that all speed limit signage be changed to reflect the new designation, including but not limited to, all road signs, school zone signs and signage related to temporary traffic calming measures; and

2.         that the estimated $2800 cost for the installation of new 40KM/H speed signs on Bearbrook Road, be funded by the Traffic Services Branch budget and installed by Public Works staff no later than August 15, 2016; and

3.         that the estimated $300 cost to adjust the posted speed to 40KM/H on all existing flex stakes on Bearbrook Road be funded by the Ward 2 Councillor’s Temporary Traffic Calming budget.

CARRIED

 

BULK CONSENT AGENDA

 

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 18

 

A.

THOMAS BAXTER 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 of the Drainage Act to inform Council on the drainage works project, if any, that is required to address the proposed residential subdivision that will outlet into the Thomas Baxter Municipal Drain.

CARRIED

 


 

B.

HAWKINS 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 of the Drainage Act to inform Council on the drainage works project, if any, that is required to address the proposed residential subdivision that will outlet into the Hawkins Municipal Drain.

CARRIED

 

C.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PART OF 255 WALL ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 255 Wall Road to permit a lot coverage of 20 per cent for a principal building, as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

 


ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 10

 

D.

2015 DRINKING WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ANNUAL REPORT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive the 2015 Drinking Water Quality Management System Annual Report.

CARRIED

 

FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 16

 

E.

APPOINTMENT TO THE ORLÉANS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the appointment of Stephanie Larente to the Orléans Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term expiring November 30, 2018.

CARRIED

 


 

F.

INSTITUTIONS DESIGNATED AS ELIGIBLE FOR A 2016 ANNUAL LEVY PURSUANT TO SECTION 323 (1), (2), (3) AND (5) OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

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

1.            A by-law to levy $75.00 for each full-time student enrolled in universities and colleges, in the year preceding the year of levy, pursuant to Section 323 (1);
2.            A by-law to levy $75.00 for each resident place in correctional institutions, pursuant to Section 323 (2);
3.            A by-law to levy $75.00 per rated bed in public hospitals or provincial mental health facilities, pursuant to Section 323 (3); and
4.            A by-law to levy $75.00 for each place in the provincial education institutions, pursuant to Section 323 (5).

CARRIED

 

G.

SPARKS STREET BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA AND MALL AUTHORITY GOVERNANCE REVIEW

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1.          Approve amendments to By-law 244-94 that revise the composition of the Sparks Street Mall Authority Board to a six-member board, as described in this report;
2.          Direct the Economic Development and Innovation Department, in consultation with other City departments, to conduct a strategic governance session with the revised Sparks Street Mall Authority Board and develop a Memorandum of Understanding, as outlined in the report;
3.          Delegate authority to the City Manager to finalize and execute the Memorandum of Understanding, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and City Clerk and Solicitor; and
4.          Direct the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management Department to include the development of a public realm plan for Sparks Street in their 2017-2018 draft Budget and Departmental Work Plan, subject to the Memorandum of Understanding, as outlined in this report.

CARRIED

 


H.

BROWNFIELDS GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION – 245 RIDEAU STREET

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1.          Approve the Rehabilitation Grant and Development Charge Reduction Program application submitted by Claridge Homes (245 Rideau) Inc., owner of the property at 245 Rideau Street, for a grant, under the 2010 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan Program, not to exceed $1,301,150 over a maximum of 10 years, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfields Redevelopment Grant Agreement;
2.          Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management Department, to execute a Brownfields Redevelopment Grant Agreement with Claridge Homes (245 Rideau) Inc., establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 245 Rideau Street, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management Department, the City Clerk and Solicitor and the City Treasurer; and
3.          Exempt the proposed redevelopment of 245 Rideau Street from paying future municipal development charges up to a maximum of $813,750 under Section 7(t) of the Development Charges By-law 2014-229, under the Guideline for the Development Charge Reduction due to Site Contamination Program, approved by Council June 11, 2014, and included in the $1,301,150 grant request, as outlined in Recommendation 1.

CARRIED

 

I.

EXPROPRIATION OF LANDS, BRIAN COBURN BOULEVARD EXTENSION, NAVAN ROAD TO MER BLEUE ROAD

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the by-law attached as Document 1, authorizing the City to proceed with the expropriation of the properties described in Schedule 1 of the by-law for the purpose of the extension of the Brian Coburn Boulevard from Navan Road to Mer Bleue Road Project, as outlined in this report and in accordance with the Expropriations Act.

CARRIED

 


PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 28

 

J.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 80, 110, 140, 151 AND 180 COPE DRIVE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve a zoning amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 80, 110, 140, 151 and 180 Cope Drive to amend performance standards and permit a reduction in minimum parking space rates, as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

 

SUMMARY OF WRITTEN AND ORAL SUBMISSIONS

That City Council approve the Summary of Written and Oral Submissions on the Zoning By-Law Amendment – 80, 110, 140, 151 and 180 Cope Drive (ACS2016-PAI-PGM-0078), as set out in supporting document 3, in accordance with Bill 73, the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 requirements, and that City Council has considered all submissions in addition to the planning and other considerations identified in the staff report in its decision on this matter.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 


 

K.

DESIGNATION OF THE FORMER OVERBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOL, 149 KING GEORGE STREET, UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the former Overbrook Public School, 149 King George Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.

CARRIED

 

L.

WAIVER TO PERMANENT SIGNS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BY-LAW - MURAL AT 1475 CALDWELL

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve a waiver to Section 122A.(1), clause (b), of the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law No. 2005-439, as amended, to allow a mural on a portion  of the north-facing wall, at 1475 Caldwell Avenue.

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

Councillors S. Moffatt and J. Mitic  

 

MOTION NO. 35/6

Moved by Councillor S. Moffatt

Seconded by Councillor J. Mitic

That the report from the City’s Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report to Council on an Inquiry by the Lobbyist Registrar: Playground Partnership Project at Mooney’s Bay Park;” the report from the City Clerk and Solicitor entitled “Status Update- Council Inquiries and Motions for the Period Ending 8 July 2016” ; the report from the City Treasurer entitled “City Debenture Issuance – Documentation Requirement;” Agriculture And Rural Affairs Committee Report 18; Audit Committee Report 8; Environment Committee Report 10; Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 16; Planning Committee Reports 28 and 29; Transit Commission Report 10; and Transportation Committee Report 16 be received and adopted as amended.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN

 

 

MOTION NO. 35/7
Moved by Councillor R. Brockington
Seconded by Mayor J. Watson
WHEREAS the Hellenic Community of Ottawa conducts many activities and programs to promote and support Ottawa’s Greek community, including the well-attended Greek Festival every August, and is an important part of the city’s cultural mosaic; and
WHEREAS the Hellenic Community of Ottawa has requested that the City of Ottawa install commemorative street sign blades on utility poles along Prince of Wales Drive between Dynes Road and Forest Hill Avenue, similar to those identifying  Little Italy (Preston Street), Chinatown (Somerset Street) or the Cedars of Lebanon (Riverside Drive near St Elias Cathedral); and
WHEREAS the Hellenic Community of Ottawa has requested that the commemorative blades read, “Reflections of Greece/ Reflets de la Grèce”, and reflect the design in Attachment 1; and
WHEREAS the President of the Hellenic Community of Ottawa has further requested that the commemorative blades be installed, as a pilot project and at their expense, on a temporary basis for the month of August; and
WHEREAS staff has advised that this request falls outside of the City’s Tourism and Public Service Signs Policy (TPSSP), which addresses commemorative blades for  designated heritage conservation districts or areas of dense populations of distinct cultures (e.g. Preston Street and Somerset Street), and an exemption to this Policy is required; 
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council approve an exemption to the City’s Tourism and Public Service Signs Policy to permit the installation of “Reflections of Greece/ Reflets de la Grèce” commemorative blades, as indicated in Attachment 1 of this motion, to be consistent with the City’s sign standards, along Prince of Wales Drive between Dynes Road and Forest Hill Avenue, as a pilot project for the month of August for 2016, 2017 and 2018, on the understanding that the creation, installation, maintenance, and removal of the commemorative blades will be funded by the Hellenic Community of Ottawa.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 


 

MOTION NO. 35/8
Moved by Councillor M. Fleury
Seconded by Councillor J. Leiper
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is dedicated to the preservation and continued enhancement of its historic ByWard Market and, with those goals in mind, works in collaboration with the ByWard Market Standholders Association (BMSA), an organization that represents the interests of all standholders on the ByWard Market; and
WHEREAS in 2008, City Council approved that a 4.5% surcharge be added to the stand permit fees collected by the City under the ByWard Market Program By-law (2008-449, as amended), such that the revenues from the surcharge be remitted to the BMSA by way of grant to support the BMSA’s delivery of services to its members, such as promotion and advertising; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2014, City Council changed the surcharge from a percentage to a flat fee and established the BMSA surcharge to be $20.00 per monthly permit and $2.00 per daily permit; and
WHEREAS, due to decreasing revenue derived from stand permit issuance, the BMSA, at its 2016 Annual General Meeting, voted to request a modest increase to the BMSA monthly and daily permit surcharge, to help maintain revenue levels and address increasing costs; and
WHEREAS, the BMSA is requesting an increase in the surcharge that will result in a $25 surcharge on a per monthly permit or equivalent, and a $3 surcharge per daily permit; and
WHEREAS there are no net budget implications to the City of Ottawa, as the fees are given back to the BMSA in the form of a grant with the amount of the grant being equal to the amount collected; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council approve that the ByWard Market Program By-law be amended to establish that the surcharges remitted to the ByWard Market Standholders Association are $25 per monthly permit or equivalent, and $3 per daily permit, effective July 15, 2016, and that the 2016 revenue and expenditure portions of the Markets budget be adjusted accordingly, with no net impact to the City’s operating budget

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

MOTIONS REQUIRING SUSPENSION OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE

MOTION NO. 35/9

Moved by Councillor M. Taylor

Seconded by Councillor B. Monette

That the Rules of Procedure be waived, due to the impending summer recess, to consider the following motion:

WHEREAS it is important that the Mayor or Deputy Mayors be available at all times to sign legal documents and address other administrative matters in a timely fashion; and

WHEREAS schedules are often difficult to coordinate over the summer months, and the City Clerk’s Office is recommending the appointment of an Acting Deputy Mayor to ensure there is someone available should the Mayor and Deputy Mayors be absent or unavailable at the same time; and

WHEREAS Councillor El-Chantiry has indicated he will be in Ottawa and available for most of the summer;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, for the period of July 14, 2016 to August 30, 2016, Councillor Eli El-Chantiry be delegated the authority of the Acting Deputy Mayor, pursuant to Section 242 of the Municipal Act, 2001,  in the event that the Mayor and Deputy Mayors are absent or unavailable.

CARRIED

 

MOTION NO. 35/10

Moved by Councillor C. McKenney

Seconded by Mayor J. Watson

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended due to timelines, as the next Council meeting is not until the end of the patio season, to consider the following Motion:

WHEREAS Slice & Co. has been operating at 399 Elgin Street, at the corner of Frank Street for several years; and

WHEREAS Slice & Co. has installed a temporary mini-putt course to be used by their customers; and

WHEREAS the installation of this mini-putt was constructed earlier this summer with no objections by residents in the community; and

WHEREAS it has recently come to the attention of By-Law and Regulatory Services that the mini-putt was constructed on the City’s Right-of-Way; and

WHEREAS the Councillor for Ward 14 has reviewed the matter and believes that the encroachment does not interfere with City operations nor does it create a safety issue and, based on overall opinion of the community, believes that the mini-putt contributes to a fun, lively, and vibrant area;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve a waiver of the City’s Encroachment By-law to permit the temporary encroachment installed on the road allowance abutting 399 Elgin Street, similar to that of a parklet, subject to the proponent entering into an agreement with the City and the payment of related temporary encroachment fees.

CARRIED

 

MOTION NO. 35/11

Moved by Councillor S. Moffatt

Seconded by Councillor G. Darouze

WHEREAS a title problem has recently been uncovered concerning an unopened road allowance that has impacted the sale of a house located on the road allowance;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit the introduction of the following motion:

WHEREAS a historical error in title documents, dating back to the 19th century, has led to a misunderstanding in the location of the road allowance between Lots 35 and 36, Concession 2, (North Gower), Rideau; and

WHEREAS a house has been located on this road allowance since at least 1976; and

WHEREAS in light of this historical error, staff and the Ward Councillor support the closing of this road and its conveyance for a dollar; and

WHEREAS notice of the proposed road closing has been given in accordance with the Notice By-law and no objections have been received; and

WHEREAS a reference plan to permit the drafting, enactment and registration of a road closing remains to be finalized; and

WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, permits the delegation of the authority to enact certain by-laws, including a road closing by-law

Therefore Be It Resolved that:

1.          Council declare surplus the unopened road allowance east of Rideau Valley Drive South located on 7407 Rideau Valley Drive South and described as  between Lots 35 and 36, Concession 2, (North Gower), Rideau;

2.          Council authorize the sale of this parcel for a $1;

3.          Council delegate to the majority of an Ad Hoc Committee composed of Councillor Moffatt (Ward Councillor), Councillor Egli (Chair, Transportation Committee) and the Mayor or a Deputy-Mayor, as signified in writing by the Mayor to the City Clerk and Solicitor, the authority to close by by-law the parcel described in Recommendation 1 above;

4.              A majority of the Ad Hoc Committee will constitute a quorum;

5.              The Ad Hoc Committee be authorized to meet upon two days notice by a public service announcement on the City’s website; and

6.              The Ad Hoc Committee be dissolved upon the road closing being authorized.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 


MOTION NO. 35/12

Moved by Councillor J. Mitic

Seconded by Councillor S. Moffatt

That City Council approve that the Rules of Procedure be suspended, as the next Council meeting is August 31st and interest is accruing on the account, to consider the following motion:

WHEREAS Just Food leases lands from the National Capital Commission (NCC) to operate an incubator farm at 16 Tauvette Street, and  currently has a water and sewer tenant account with the City of Ottawa; and

WHEREAS water and wastewater services are provided from connections from Pepin Court for the NCC and a separate, water-only service has been constructed for Just Foods from Tauvette Street on the leased lands for their separate farm irrigation purposes; and

WHEREAS the City’s Water Bylaw 2013-360, as amended,  permits a sewage rate exemption based on water consumption and diversion from City Sewage Works ; and

WHEREAS the current operations undertaken by Just Foods at the property do not meet the minimum consumption threshold of 12,000 cubic meters per year as required by the water by-law to enable a sewage rate exemption; and

WHEREAS the portion of the leased lands operated by Just Food for the farm irrigation supply currently does not discharge water into the City’s sanitary sewer system; and

WHEREAS Just Food is a not-for-profit corporation whose activities are promote economic development activities for the City’s local farming community; and

WHEREAS Just Food works actively to build community partnerships and enhances the capacity of organizations engaged in the food network in Ottawa, with a particular focus on serving those marginalized by poverty; and

WHEREAS waiving the sewer surcharge for the years 2016, 2017 and 2018 provides an opportunity for Just Food’s incubator farm at 16 Tauvette Street to grow to the point where it could qualify for an exemption under the current water by-law;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council approve a temporary sewage service rate waiver to the Water By-law (being By-law No. 2013-360) for the period of July 14, 2016 to November 30, 2018 to Just Food for their separate water service account  at 16 Tauvette Street, or until such time that their usage meets the current exemption threshold, whichever comes first, as determined by the General Manager of Environmental Services or a designate appointed by the City Manager,  within current financial and legal constraints, and conditional on Just Food paying the water and sewer arrears owing on the account; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Treasurer or designate be delegated the authority to make the necessary adjustments to the water and sewer tenant account bill for Just Food at 16 Tauvette Street in accordance with this motion.

CARRIED

 

MOTION NO. 35/13

Moved by Councillor M. Fleury

Seconded by Councillor J. Leiper

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, due to the fact that the next Council meeting is August 31, 2016, which is after the July 30th, 2016 deadline referenced below:

WHEREAS the Downtown Rideau Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management has requested the City of Ottawa expand the boundaries of the BIA; and

WHEREAS the request to expand the boundaries of the BIA under the provisions of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001 hereinafter referred to as “the Act” was approved by City Council at its meeting held 23 March 2016; and

WHEREAS pursuant to Section 210 (3) (a) of the Act, written objections to the expansion will be received by the clerk of the municipality within 60 days after the last day or mailing of the notices; and

WHEREAS the Councillor’s office has received a request from a property owner in the expansion area to extend the objection deadline beyond 30 July 2016 and extending the deadline would be seen to be an act of goodwill by Council to some of the affected businesses;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council approve the extension of the deadline for receiving written objections by the clerk of the municipality with respect to the proposed expansion of the boundaries of the Downtown Rideau Business Improvement Area (BIA) from 30 July 2016 to 31 August 2016.

CARRIED

 

IN CAMERA ITEM

 

CITY MANAGER

 

 

24.

ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT - IN CAMERA – PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL / LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS. REPORTING OUT DATE: NO LATER THAN AUGUST 31, 2016

 

MOTION NO. 35/14

 

Moved by Councillor S. Moffatt

Seconded by Councillor J. Mitic

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit the receipt of a briefing from the City Manager with respect to the organizational alignment of the City of Ottawa, and the consideration of any motions and recommendations by Council in open session; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council resolve In Camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law 2014-441, Subsections 13.(1)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including staff; 13.(1)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations in order to receive a briefing from the City Manager with respect to the organizational alignment of the City of Ottawa.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

Council resolved In-Camera at 11:27 a.m.

 

IN CAMERA SESSION

 

IN COUNCIL

Council resumed in open session at 1:56 p.m.

Upon resuming in open session, Mayor Watson indicated that City Council had just met In Camera in order to receive a briefing from the City Manager with respect to the organizational alignment of the City of Ottawa. Specifically, Council dealt with matters related to changes to the City’s organizational structure. He indicated that the City Manager would be providing his presentation on this matter in open session, to be followed by a Motion. During the In-Camera session no votes were taken other than procedural motions and/or directions to staff. 

City Manager Steve Kanellakos then provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Organizational Alignment, a copy of which is held on file with the City Clerk.

MOTION NO. 35/15

Moved by: Councillor M. Taylor

Seconded by: Councillor B. Monette

WHEREAS, on October 8, 2008, City Council approved the creation of two Deputy City Manager positions and portfolios, City Operations and Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability (now Planning and Infrastructure); and

WHEREAS the City Manager is recommending that the City of Ottawa’s organizational structure be streamlined, such that these portfolios and positions are no longer needed for the effective delivery of services; and

WHEREAS the two Deputy City Manager positions are filled solely on an acting basis; and

WHEREAS the City Manager has also provided an overview of a new organizational alignment on areas within his delegated authority and received feedback on the overview from Council, which included personal matters about identifiable individuals and employee and labour relations;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council approve the elimination of the two Deputy City Manager positions and portfolios, namely City Operations and Planning and Infrastructure; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council receive the City of Ottawa’s organizational alignment and new organizational structure as presented by the City Manager at the City Council meeting of 13 July 2016, to be reported out publicly, once finalized, later today; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council approve an exemption to Section R.6.3.1 iv) of the Bilingualism Policy for the recommended candidate(s) for  position(s) in the Senior Leadership Team described during the in camera session, on the understanding that the individual(s), when appointed, undertake French Language Training and that progress in this area is assessed as part of the annual performance review process; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council authorize the City Manager to delegate any authority that was previously assigned to the two Deputy City Managers or any member of the former senior management team under the Delegation of Authority By-law, or any other By-law of the City, subject to any existing limitations, to any member of the new senior management team, to be consistent with the new organizational structure once it is finalized, until such time as these By-laws can be formally updated as part of the Mid-term Governance Review, and on the understanding that the City Manager will notify City Council of those assignments; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council repeal By-law No. 2006-472, being a by-law to appoint a Deputy City Clerk and that the City Manager be delegated the authority to submit directly to Council any by-laws necessary to implement the final organizational alignment.

CARRIED, on a division of 23 YEAS to 0 NAYS, as follows:

YEAS (23):

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

NAYS (0):

 

 

MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS

 

MOTION NO. 35/16

 

Moved by Councillor S. Moffatt

Seconded by Councillor J. Mitic

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

And Be It Further Resolved that the Rules of Procedure be waived to introduce, read and pass the by-law authorized by the Motion regarding the Organizational Alignment.

 

THREE READINGS

2016-233         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to correct the spelling of the name of rue Dussere Street to rue Dusserre Street, a municipal highway in the City of Ottawa.

2016-234       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Moodie Drive).

2016-235       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close an untraveled portion of the Old Second Line Road allowance immediately south of Terry Fox Drive.

2016-236       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-449 respecting permit fees at the ByWard Market.

2016-237       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon colleges and universities for the year 2016.

2016-238       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon public hospitals or provincial mental health facilities for the year 2016.

2016-239       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre for the year 2016.

2016-240       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon provincial education institutions for the year 2016

2016-241       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close an unopened portion of Lawn Avenue located west of the intersection of Lawn Avenue and Edgeworth Avenue.

2016-242       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-60 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.

2016-243       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 570 Hazeldean Road.

2016-244       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 950 Terry Fox Drive and part of the unaddressed parcel located immediately to the north.

2016-245       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 255 Wall Road.

2016-246       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 2605 Stagecoach Road.

2016-247       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 80, 110, 140, 151, and 180 Cope Drive.

2016-248       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 27, 33, and 35 Scissons Road.

2016-249       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to amend minimum parking requirements for the urban area. 

2016-250       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 2280 City Park Drive.

2016-251       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting fire routes.

2016-252       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to approve the expropriation of property in the City of Ottawa for purposes of the extension of Brian Coburn Boulevard from Navan Road to Mer Bleue Road

2016-253       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to implement the Kanata North Community Design Plan.

AUTHORIZED BY MOTION NO. 34/15

2016-254       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal By-law 2006-472 respecting the Deputy City Clerk.

CARRIED

 

 

CONFIRMATION BY-LAW

MOTION NO. 35/17

Moved by Councillor  S. Moffatt

Seconded by Councillor J. Mitic  

 

THAT By-law 2016-255 to confirm the proceedings of Council be enacted and passed.

CARRIED

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Council adjourned the meeting at 2:07 p.m. 

 

 

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CITY CLERK                                                        MAYOR

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