OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES 70
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
10:00 AM
By Electronic Participation
This Meeting was held through
electronic participation in accordance with Section 238 of the Municipal
Act, 2001 as amended by the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020
The Council of
the City of Ottawa met on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 beginning at 10:00 AM.
The Mayor, Jim Watson, presided over the Zoom meeting from Andrew
S. Haydon Hall, with the remaining Members participating remotely by Zoom.
Mayor Watson
led Council in a moment of reflection.
All Members were present at the meeting.
CONFIRMED
See specific Agenda Item for declaration: ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT – 702 EARL ARMSTRONG ROAD (Item H)
MOTION TO INTRODUCE REPORTS
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MOTION NO 70/1
Moved by Councillor J. Cloutier
Seconded by Councillor C. Kitts
That the deferred
report from Planning Committee entitled “Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments – 1 and 19
Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway“; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 28; Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 34; Planning Committee Report 55; Transportation Committee Report
25; and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions
for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the
City Council Meeting of January 26, 2022” be
received and considered and
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive
and consider the Built Heritage Sub-Committee 24 due to the time sensitivity of
the item contained in the report.
CARRIED
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POSTPONEMENTS AND DEFERRALS
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That
Council:
a)
Approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 1, for 1 and 19 Sir
John A. MacDonald Parkway, to re-designate 3.04 hectares of land from ‘Major
Open Space’ to ‘General Urban Area’ as detailed in Document 2 as amended;
b)
Approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, Scott Street
Secondary Plan, for 1 and 19 Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway, to re-designate
3.04 hectares of land from ‘Open Space - Existing’ to a new designation
‘Institutional/Embassies’, as detailed in Document 2 as amended;
c)
Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1 and 19 Sir John
A. MacDonald Parkway, to rezone 3.04 hectares of land from ‘Residential Fifth
Density, Subzone B, Maximum Building Height 37 metres’ and ‘Open Space,
Subzone L, Exception 310, Holding Zone’ to ‘Minor Institutional, Subzone A,
Exception XXXX, Holding Zone’ and to rezone 0.66 hectares of land from ‘Open
Space, Subzone L, Exception 310, Holding Zone’ to ‘Parks and Open Space,
Subzone A’, as detailed in Documents 3 as amended and 4 as amended;
and
d)
Direct staff to incorporate the Amendments to the Official Plan,
Volumes 1 and 2, as detailed in Document 2 as amended, into Schedule
B2 – Inner Urban Transect of the new Official Plan and the Scott Street
Secondary Plan as part of the new Official Plan to be considered for adoption
in Q3 2021.
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MOTION NO 70/2
Moved by Councillor J. Leiper
Seconded by Councillor G. Gower
WHEREAS Motion No
PLC 2021-49/1 introduced new mapping, revising pages 31 and 32, as found in
Document 2 of the report and page 36, as found in Document 4 of the report;
AND WHEREAS further
to Council’s approval of Motion No PLC 2021-49/1, the affected land areas are
impacted and therefore a technical amendment is required to implement Council’s
intent.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
THAT Council approve the following:
1. an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 1, for 1
and 19 Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway, to re-designate approximately 2.7
hectares of land from ‘Major Open Space’ to ‘General Urban Area’ as detailed in
Document 2;
2. an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, Scott
Street Secondary Plan, for 1 and 19 Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway, to
re-designate approximately 2.7 hectares of land from ‘Open Space - Existing’ to
a new designation ‘Institutional/Embassies’, as detailed in Document 2;
3. an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1 and 19
Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway, to rezone approximately 2.7 hectares of land
from ‘Residential Fifth Density, Subzone B, Maximum Building Height 37 metres’
and ‘Open Space, Subzone L, Exception 310, Holding Zone’ to ‘Minor
Institutional, Subzone A, Exception XXXX, Holding Zone’ and to rezone
approximately 1.0 hectares of land from ‘Open Space, Subzone L, Exception 310,
Holding Zone’ to ‘Parks and Open Space, Subzone A’, as detailed in Documents 3
and 4; and
4. Direct staff to incorporate the Amendments to the
Official Plan, Volumes 1 and 2, as detailed in Document 2, into Schedule B2 –
Inner Urban Transect of the new Official Plan and the Scott Street Secondary
Plan as part of the new Official Plan.
CARRIED
MOTION NO 70/3
Moved by Councillor J. Leiper
Seconded by Councillor G. Gower
WHEREAS the Mechanicsville
Community Association made written submissions and presented delegations to
Planning Committee on September 23, 2021, with respect to Item #1, the Official
Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 1 and 19 Sir John A MacDonald
Parkway;
AND WHEREAS the
draft zoning by-law in ACS2021-PIE-EDP-0022 contained terms for removal of the
holding symbol that were unclear with respect to timing;
AND WHEREAS both City
staff and the property owner, the National Capital Commission, acknowledged
that revisions could be made to holding provisions to better serve the mobility
needs of the community;
AND WHEREAS the
intent of the revisions is to ensure that sidewalks and other active
transportation connections are delivered at the same time as the first building
is constructed;
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that Council approve the following:
1)
That the following
text be added to the amendment to the Scott Street Secondary Plan text under
the heading Public Realm and Mobility, immediately following the words “... the
City may require enhanced streetscape measures along public streets.”:
7. Development may provide pedestrian corridors for access
between Forward Avenue and the extension of Hinchey Avenue or along other
easement corridors.
2) That the subsequent numbering with the Secondary Plan
amendment text be adjusted accordingly;
3) That with respect to Document 3 of the report:
a.
The following text within
the draft Zoning By-law amendment contained within Document 3 of the staff report
be deleted:
An amendment to this by-law to remove the holding provision
on a lot-by-lot basis once an application for Site Plan Control under the
Planning Act for the subject lands is approved, which addresses the following
to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and
Economic Development:
1. A Transportation Impact Assessment that:
a. At the time of the first application for Site Plan Control,
demonstrates a feasibility concept design for multi-modal facilities such as
sidewalks, cycle tracks and/or multi-use pathways along abutting streets and at
the Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway and Slidell Street intersection, and detailed
design for the same where they are within the adjacent street frontage(s);
b. At the time of each application for Site Plan Control after
the first but before the final, demonstrates detailed design for multi-modal
facilities such as sidewalks, cycle tracks and/or multi-use pathways along the
adjacent street frontage(s); and
c. At the time of the final application for Site Plan Control,
demonstrates a detailed design for multi-modal facilities such as sidewalks,
cycle tracks and/or multi-use pathways within the adjacent street frontage(s)
and at the Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway and Slidell Street intersection.
b.
That the text deleted
by 3(a) be replaced with the following text:
An amendment to this by-law
to remove the holding provision, in part or in full, is permitted once an
application for Site Plan Control under the Planning Act for the subject lands
is approved, which addresses the following to the satisfaction of the General
Manager of Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development:
1. A Transportation Impact Assessment that includes:
a. a detailed design for sidewalks along Hinchey Avenue and
Burnside Avenue, within the adjacent street frontages and connecting to the
sidewalk at the intersection of Slidell Street and Burnside Avenue; and
b. an active transportation connection from the north side of
the intersection of Burnside Avenue and Slidell Street to the north side of the
intersection of Slidell Street and the Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway.
AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no
further notice be given.
CARRIED
The Committee Recommendations, as amended by the
above-noted motions, were put to Council and LOST on a division of 2
YEAS and 22 NAYS, as follows:
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YEAS (2):
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Councillors S. Moffatt, R. Chiarelli
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NAYS (22):
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Councillors E. El-Chantiry, K. Egli, A. Hubley, M. Luloff, S.
Menard,
J. Cloutier, G. Gower, C. Curry, T. Tierney, G. Darouze, L. Dudas,
T. Kavanagh, R. Brockington, J. Harder, D. Deans, M. Fleury,
J. Leiper, R. King, C. McKenney, C. Kitts, C.A. Meehan,
Mayor J. Watson
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Th following Motion No. 70/4 was then put
to Council prior to the end of the meeting:
MOTION
NO 70/4
Moved by Councillor J. Leiper
Seconded by Councillor C. McKenney
WHEREAS the
recommendation to approve an amendment to the Official
Plan and Zoning Bylaw to permit development of a diplomatic precinct was lost
at the City Council meeting of February 9, 2022.
WHEREAS the
Planning Act process provides for the formal refusal of an item together
with the reasons for refusal;
AND WHEREAS
preserving the maximum amount of green space will help mitigate the climate and
storm water effects of this development
THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED that Council approved that:
- The application for amendments to the
City’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1 and 19 Sir John A.
MacDonald Parkway to permit the development of a diplomatic precinct be
refused.
- The reasons for the refusal of the
zoning amendment are:
- The applicant has not provided the
appropriate amount of greenspace for a rapidly developing area and has not
provided parkland to meet the CDP parcel previously identified for this site;
- Connectivity between the development
and the neighbourhood area and community has not been appropriately established;
and
- Landscaping which buffers the area has
not been maximized, and needs to be reassessed to mitigate impacts to the
community;
- Sidewalk and transportation
infrastructure providing passage from the community into the diplomatic
precinct has not been adequately implemented;
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council requests the Mayor and the City Clerk, on behalf of
Council, to make an application under the Conservation Authorities Act
to have less than seventy per cent representation on the three Conservation
Authority Boards.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve that the municipal concurrence for the
proposed antenna system at 4118 William McEwen Road be extended by 24 months,
lapsing on 21 December 2023.
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CARRIED
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FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 34
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve the following:
1. That
Section 1.2 of the City’s Disposal of Real Property Policy pertaining to the
disposal of real property at current market value and Section 2.3 pertaining
to the public marketing of viable properties be waived; and
2. That
the Director, Corporate Real Estate Office be delegated the authority to
transfer the previously declared surplus property known as part of 3380 Jockvale
Road, as shown in Document 1, from the City to Ottawa Community Housing
Corporation for $2 subject to certain terms and conditions including the
creation of affordable housing on the Property, as described in this report.
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MOTION NO 70/5
Moved by Councillor J. Harder
Seconded by Councillor S. Moffatt
WHEREAS a
significant number of community concerns have been raised following the
consideration of the report at the February 09, 2022, Meeting of the Finance
and Economic Development Committee; and
WHEREAS the Ward
Councillor would like the opportunity to share additional information with the
community prior to being heard at Council;
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that Council defer report ACS2022-CSS-GEN-001 to the February 23,
2022, Meeting of Council.
DEFERRAL
CARRIED
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PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 55
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED:
That Council approve:
(a)
An amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, Uptown Rideau Secondary
Plan as detailed in Document 2;
(b)
An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 641 Rideau Street to permit
a 25-storey mixed use development as detailed in Documents 4 and 5; and
(c)
That the implementing Zoning By-law amendment does not proceed to City
Council until the agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act is executed
by the applicant.
(d)
Direct staff to incorporate the Amendments to the Official Plan,
Volumes 1 and 2, as detailed in Document 2, into Schedule B1 – Downtown Core
Transect and Volume 2A – Urban Secondary Plans, Central and East Downtown
Core Secondary Plan of the new Official Plan.
(e) That the implementing
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendments do not proceed to City
Council until the Memorandum of Understanding is executed by the Applicant
and that the Memorandum of Understanding contains the following:
a. The property
Owner agrees to pay for all tenant relocation fees associated with moving from
the residential building currently on the lot and into a unit in another
rental building;
b. Subject to the
project being a rental product, the applicant shall offer current tenants the
opportunity first right of refusal to return to the new building in a unit of
similar size as the one they vacated; and
c. Subsidize the rent
differential of an alternative rental accommodation in another building in a
unit of comparable size and price point for period of one year;
(f) That the MOU
applies to current tenants as of January 27, 2022.
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MOTION NO 70/6
Moved by Councillor M. Fleury
Seconded by Councillor G. Gower
WHEREAS report ACS2022-PIE-PS-0002 recommends amendments
to the Uptown Rideau Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law 2008-250 for the property
at 641 Rideau Street, to permit a 25 storey building; and
WHEREAS Planning
Committee on January 27, 2022, carried a motion relating to the issues of
tenant displacement and affordable housing; and
WHEREAS after subsequent discussions between Staff, the Ward
Councillor and the Applicant a consensus was reached on refining that motion;
and
WHEREAS the proposed
amendment to the motion is supported by the Ward Councillor, the Applicant and
Staff.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
that Council amend Motion No PLC 2022-55/01 with respect to staff report ACS2022-PIE-PS-0002 to revise the proposed new recommendation 1(e)
to as the following:
1(e)
That the implementing Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendments do
not proceed to City Council until the Memorandum of Understanding is executed
by the Applicant and that the Memorandum of Understanding contains the
following:
- The property Owner
agrees to pay for
all tenant relocation fees associated with
moving from the residential building currently on the lot and into a unit
in another rental building up to a limit of $1,500;
- subject to the project
being a rental product, the applicant shall offer current tenants the opportunity
first right of refusal at market rent to return to the new building
in a unit of similar size as the one they vacated; and
- Subsidize the rent
differential of an alternative rental accommodation in another building in
a unit of comparable size and price point for period of three years for all current tenants with a tenure
in the building over five years, all other residents shall receive a one
year subsidy;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the MOU applies to current tenants as of January 27, 2022; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no
further notice be given.
CARRIED
The
Committee Recommendations were put to Council as amended by the Motion No.70/6
and CARRIED on a division of 14 YEAS and 10 NAYS, as follows:
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YEAS (14):
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Councillors E. El-Chantiry, A. Hubley, S. Moffatt, J. Cloutier,
G. Gower, R. Chiarelli, C. Curry, T. Tierney, G. Darouze, L. Dudas,
R. Brockington, J. Harder, C. Kitts, Mayor J. Watson
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NAYS (10):
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Councillors K. Egli, M. Luloff, S. Menard, T. Kavanagh, D. Deans,
M. Fleury, J. Leiper, R. King, C. McKenney, C.A. Meehan
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION, AS AMENDED:
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for
385 Sussex Drive (Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica) to permit a temporary
parking lot for a maximum of two years, as detailed in Document 2 (as
amended).
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CARRIED
on a division of 15 YEAS and 9 NAYS, as follows:
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YEAS (15):
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Councillors E. El-Chantiry, A. Hubley, M. Luloff, J. Cloutier, G.
Gower, C. Curry, T. Tierney, G. Darouze, L. Dudas, R. Brockington,
J. Harder, D. Deans, C. Kitts, C.A. Meehan, Mayor Watson
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NAYS (9):
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Councillors K. Egli, S. Menard, S. Moffatt, R. Chiarelli, T.
Kavanagh, M. Fleury, J. Leiper, R. King, C. McKenney
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1.
Receive the 2021 Road Safety Action Plan – Implementation Plan Status
Update
2.
Approve the 2022 Road Safety Action Plan – Implementation Plan, as outlined
in this report.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the road closure for Bank Street from Slater
Street to Somerset Street. The road closure will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday,
25 February 2022 and end at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, 27 February 2022, for the
Fire & Ice Street Installations; providing it meets the requirements,
conditions, and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve
the application to demolish the building at 323 Daly Avenue, dated February 2,
2022, conditional upon:
a. The
applicant providing a salvage plan to staff in Building Code Services and
Heritage Planning that identifies opportunities for the retention of existing
building material where possible.
b. That
until the time of the construction of a replacement building, the registered
Owner shall landscape the property to the satisfaction of the General Manager
of Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department. The registered
Owner shall prohibit the use of the property for other interim uses and
maintain the property in accordance with the Property Standards By-law.
2. Suspend the notice required under Subsections 29(3) and
34(1) of the Procedure By-law to consider this report at its meeting on
February 9, 2022.
3. Exempt the subject property (323 Daly Avenue) from the
requirements of the Demolition Control By-law, 2012 (2012-377).
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2256
Burnt Lands Road for the purposes of rezoning the lands from Agricultural
Zone (AG1) to Agricultural Zone, Subzone 5 (AG5), to prohibit residential use
on the retained farmlands, as detailed in Document 2.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for
part of 4443 Woodkilton Road for the purposes of rezoning the lands from Agricultural
Zone (AG) to Agricultural Zone, Subzone 5 (AG5), to prohibit residential uses
on the retained farmland, as detailed in Document 2.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve:
a) An
amendment to the existing Official Plan Schedule A for 5368 Boundary Road and
6150 Thunder Road, as detailed in Document 2.
b) Approve
an amendment to Zoning by-law 2008-250 for 5368 Boundary Road and 6150 Thunder
Road, as detailed in Documents 3 and 4.
c) Direct
staff to incorporate the Amendment to the existing Official Plan, Schedule A,
as detailed in Document 2, into Schedule B9 – Rural Transect of the new
Official Plan.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for
part of 4220 Upper Dwyer Hill Road for the purposes of rezoning the lands
from Agricultural Zone (AG) to Agricultural Zone, Subzone 4 (AG4), to
prohibit residential uses on the retained farmland, as detailed in Document
2.
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CARRIED
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FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 34
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council endorse the measures proposed by the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario calling on the Provincial Government to enact
reforms addressing the issue of joint and several liability, as set out
below:
1. The
provincial government adopt a model of full proportionate liability to
replace joint and several liability.
2. Implement
enhancements to the existing limitations period including the continued
applicability of the existing 10-day rule on slip and fall cases given recent
judicial interpretations, and whether a 1-year limitation period may be
beneficial.
3. Implement
a cap for economic loss awards.
4. Increase
the catastrophic impairment default benefit limit to $2 million and increase
the third-party liability coverage to $2 million in government regulated
automobile insurance plans.
5. Assess
and implement additional measures which would support lower premiums or
alternatives to the provision of insurance services by other entities such as
non-profit insurance reciprocals.
6. Compel
the insurance industry to supply all necessary financial evidence including
premiums, claims, and deductible limit changes which support its, and
municipal arguments as to the fiscal impact of joint and several liability.
7. Establish
a provincial and municipal working group to consider the above and put
forward recommendations to the Attorney General.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the transfer for $1 million of professional
services funding within the Information Technology Services budget to the
compensation budget and establish nine (9) full-time equivalents as outlined
in the report.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1
Laser Street to permit overnight exterior storage of vehicles for an
automobile dealership, as detailed in Document 2.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for
702 Earl Armstrong Road to permit a three-storey secondary school and a
daycare, with a total GFA of approximately 14,055 square metres, as detailed
in Document 2.
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CARRIED
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Councillor Cathy Curry declared a potential, indirect pecuniary
interest on
Zoning By-law
Amendment – 702 Earl Armstrong Road (Report ACS2022-PIE-PS-0003,) as the
applicant for this matter is the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
and, although she will not be teaching with the OCDSB this year, she is still
an OCDSB employee because she remains on the board’s occasional teacher lists.
Councillor Curry
did not vote on this item.
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REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions
for items considered at the City Council Meeting of January 26, 2022, 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 and 2.
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CARRIED
RECEIVED
MOTION NO 70/7
Moved by Councillor
J. Cloutier
Seconded by Councillor
C. Kitts
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 28;
Built Heritage Sub-Committee Report 24; Finance and Economic Development Committee
Report 34; Planning Committee Report
55; Transportation Committee Report 25; and
the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written
Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation
Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 26, 2022” be received and adopted as amended.
CARRIED
MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN
MOTION NO 70/8
Moved
by Councillor D. Deans
Seconded
by Councillor R. King
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa stands firmly in
support of religious freedom which in Canada is protected by the Canadian
Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Canadian Human Rights Act;
and
WHEREAS Quebec’s Bill 21, an act respecting
the laicity of the State, infringes upon those rights by targeting
religious and ethnic minorities who wear religious symbols such as hijabs,
kippahs and turbans; and
WHEREAS on February 26, 2020, Ottawa City Council
passed Motion 28/7 to officially oppose Quebec’s Bill 21 and support in
principle the constitutional challenge to Bill 21, recognizing the importance
of protecting
racialized communities against discrimination and the need to uphold our shared values of tolerance and diversity; and
WHEREAS On December 15, 2021, the City of
Brampton passed a motion that provides financial assistance by way of a one-time
contribution to those challenging Bill 21, recognizing the significance of this
court case on our foundational value of religious freedoms; and
WHEREAS The motion passed by the City of Brampton
calls on Canada’s Big Cities to assist in funding this legal challenge and to
support racialized communities against the Province of Quebec; and
AND WHEREAS The City of Ottawa, as the Nation’s
Capital, should join the City of Brampton to support the constitutional
challenge of Bill 21 and calls on all other Canadian Big Cities to join the
coalition;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, in recognition of
Council’s support for the current legal challenge against the discrimination of
freedom of religion in Quebec’s Bill 21, Council approve a one-time 2022
contribution of up to $100,000, as required, to the joint challengers of Bill
21, being the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), the World Sikh
Organization of Canada (WSO) and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA);
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this one-time
contribution be funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve account.
MOTION NO 70/9
Moved
by Councillor D. Deans
Seconded
by Councillor R. King
BE IT RESOLVED that the Deans/ King Motion
regarding Bill 21 be deferred until the first Council meeting after the State of
Emergency has ended.
DEFERRAL CARRIED
MOTION NO 70/10
Moved by Councillor M.
Luloff
Seconded by Councillor
C. Kitts
WHEREAS Private Jess Larochelle was a member of the Canadian Armed
Forces and fought in the War in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS in 2006 Private Larochelle defended his unit's position and
saved countless lives in the process demonstrating an unparalleled sense of
duty and commitment to his fellow soldiers; and
WHEREAS Private Larochelle was awarded the Star of Military Valour
for his role in the 2006 battle in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS a large group of veterans known as Valour in the Face of the
Enemy are requesting that this young hero’s Star of Military Valour be upgraded
to Canada’s highest honour, the Canadian Victoria Cross; and
WHEREAS there is a petition before the Minister of National Defence
(Petition e-3636), which calls upon the Government of Canada to investigate the
new evidence regarding Private Larochelle, and, if the investigation proves that
the new evidence sufficient enough, upgrade Private Larochelle to the Canadian
Victoria Cross; and
WHEREAS the Ottawa Veteran’s Task Force is requesting Council join a
growing number of municipalities in endorsing this effort;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Ottawa
endorse the request by Ottawa Veterans Task Force on behalf of Valour in the
Presence of the Enemy to have Private Larochelle awarded the Canadian Victoria
Cross.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this motion be forwarded
to the Governor General Mary Simon, the Minister of National Defence, the
Honourable Anita Anand, local Members of Parliament, and Valour in the Presence
of the Enemy.
CARRIED
MOTION NO 70/11
Moved by Mayor J.
Watson
Seconded by Councillor
C. Kitts
WHEREAS on July 24, 2002, City Council approved, as amended, the
Commemorative Naming Policy; and
WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act,
2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding
the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and
WHEREAS Canadian
actor, producer, screenwriter, entrepreneur, and activist Ryan Reynolds is one of Canada’s most beloved and
widely recognized actors; and
WHEREAS as a former resident,
spending part of his childhood living in Vanier, Ryan has a close connection to
the City of Ottawa; and
WHEREAS throughout
the COVID-19 pandemic, Ryan has shined his “Green Lantern” on important health
measures and was revealed to be “Bruce” the Ottawa
Public Health intern; and
WHEREAS he acted
as a “Free Guy” supporting various OPH social media campaigns that had local,
national and international reach; and
WHEREAS the
“Deadpool” star has shown tremendous generosity donating to the Ottawa Food Bank
to support residents in need during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS upon
receiving “Red Notice” of the generous donation, staff and residents were given
encouragement, hope and a shared sense of community; and
WHEREAS “The Proposal” to recognize Ryan for his contribution is well warranted;
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the name “Ryan Reynolds Way” be added to Building Code Services’
list of reserved street names to be used in the new Cassette development being
constructed by Caivan Communities at the corner of Mer Bleue Road and Brian Coburn
Boulevard in Ward 19 (Cumberland); and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that Building Code Services work with all relevant parties in
compliance with the Municipal Addressing By-law and other relevant procedures
to implement this street naming.
CARRIED
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MOTIONS REQUIRING SUSPENSION OF THE RULES OF
PROCEDURE
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MOTION NO 70/12
Moved by Councillor J. Leiper
Seconded by Councillor G. Gower
BE IT RESOLVED that
the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to
correct Report ACS2021-PIE-PS-0107, previously considered by Council on October
13, 2021, so that the final zoning By-law amendment may be enacted.
WHEREAS Report ACS2021-PIE-PS-0107
recommends a Zoning By-law amendment to permit seven residential buildings ranging
in height from nine to 39 storeys, linked by six-storey buildings, and
grade-related townhouse units at 861 Clyde Avenue; and
WHEREAS Planning
Committee considered Report ACS2021-PIE-PS-0107 on September 23, 2021, as Planning
Committee Agenda 49, Item 6;
WHEREAS Council considered
Report ACS2021-PIE-PS-0107 on October 13, 2021, as Council Agenda 61, Item 16
for the purpose of carrying the associated Official Plan amendment as By-law
No. 2021-338; and
WHEREAS a technical
correction to Document 3 – Details of Recommended Zoning is necessary to
clarify the length that a balcony may project into a required rear yard; and
THEREFORE BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED that Council substitute the text “a balcony may project into a
required rear yard up to 0.5 metres from the front lot line above the sixth
storey” in point 2.c) of Document 3, as contained on page 28 of the report,
with the text “a balcony may project into a required rear yard up to 0.5 metres
from the rear lot line above the sixth storey”; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that pursuant to the Planning Act, subsection 34(17), no
further notice be given.
CARRIED
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NOTICES OF MOTION (FOR CONSIDERATION AT SUBSEQUENT
MEETING)
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MOTION
Moved by Councillor R.
Brockington
Seconded by Councillor D.
Deans
WHEREAS the Ottawa
International Airport Authority plans to allow development on a 10 acre red
pine plantation, along the southside of Hunt Club Road, between Paul Anka Drive
and Billy Bishop Private,
WHEREAS there is considerable community and environmental concern with
the plan to cut trees in the red pine forest; and large contiguous forest areas
are normally protected when the City has authority; and
WHEREAS the
City is prepared to work with the Airport Authority to find a solution that
allows them to lease the site for a use that requires less cutting of trees,
protection of a corridor link between Hunt Club and the forest to the south,
and/or explore a swap of lands;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council:
1.
Request
that the National Capital Commission review its authorities under section 12.1
and 12.3 of the National Capital Act to assess whether it can require
the Airport Authority to pause any removal of trees and prior to approval of a
new plan for the Hunt Club frontage by the Commission that would retain more trees
and connectivity to the remaining forest; and
2.
Request
that a delegation of Council comprised of the Mayor or his designate, one of
the co-Chairs of the Planning Committee, and Ward Councillors Deans and
Brockington meet with the City’s nominees to the Board of the Airport Authority
to express Council’s concern with proceeding with tree cutting before further
negotiations on the future of the red pine forest are completed; and
3.
Authorize
the General Manager of Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development and his
designates to explore the feasibility of a land swap and report back to Council
on their findings.
MOTION
Moved by Councillor L.
Dudas
Seconded by Mayor J. Watson
WHEREAS Council
approved the Brownfield Grant Program Application for 180 Metcalfe Street on
April 14, 2021 (Report ACS2021-PIE-PS-0040); and
WHEREAS the
recommendations, as approved by Council, incorrectly listed the owner of the
subject site as Jadco Inc; and
WHEREAS Jadco Inc.
is the construction manager for the project but the legal owner of the subject site
is 10701572 Canada Inc. (Jadco Corporation) and
11144774 Canada Inc (Jadco Corporation); and
WHEREAS the Brownfield
Redevelopment Grant Agreement for the subject site has not yet been executed
and is pending Council’s consideration of an amendment to the report previously
adopted; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the
amended recommendations below as a replacement to those approved as part of
Report ACS2021-PIE-PS-0040, which have been corrected where underlined to
reflect the ownership of the property:
1. Approve the Brownfield
Rehabilitation Grant application submitted by 10701572 Canada Inc. (Jadco
Corporation) and 11144774 Canada Inc. (Jadco Corporation), owner of the property at
180 Metcalfe Street, for a Rehabilitation Grant under the Brownfield
Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan Program not to exceed a total of $754,924
for which the grant payment period will be phased over a maximum of 10 years of
development, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms
and conditions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement; the maximum deferral
of Development Charges of $641,685 under the Development Charge Deferral
Program; and the estimated contribution of $172,254 towards the Municipal
Leadership Strategy fund; and
2.
Delegate
the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic
Development, to execute a Brownfields Redevelopment Grant Agreement with
Construction 10701572 Canada Inc. (Jadco
Corporation) and 11144774 Canada Inc. (Jadco Corporation), establishing the terms and
conditions governing the payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 180 Metcalfe
Street, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure
and Economic Development Department, the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS
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MOTION NO 70/13
Moved by Councillor
J. Cloutier
Seconded by Councillor
C. Kitts
That the
by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings,
be read and passed; and
That the Rules
of Procedure be suspended to consider the following By-law be read and passed,
as amended by the Motion approved at today’s meeting:
- A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250
to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 861 Clyde Avenue.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
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THREE READINGS
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2022-29.
A by-law of the City of
Ottawa respecting the delegation of authority to various officers of the City
and to repeal By-law No. 2020-360 as amended by By-law No. 2021-8
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2022-30.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2007-338, as
amended, to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Special Constable
Unit of the Transit Services Department.
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2022-31.
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.
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2022-32.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal by-law No. 2021-392
and to designate certain lands at place Pingwi Place on Plan 4M-1617 as being
exempt from Part Lot Control.
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2022-33.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to
repeal Part Lot Control By-Law No. 2021-259 titled A by-law of the City of
Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Wigwas Street, rue Pimiwidon Street
and rue Moses Tennisco Street on Plan 4M-1651 as being exempt from Part Lot
Control
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2022-34.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-301
regulating traffic and parking on highways.
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2022-35.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the
fee in By-law No. 2013 – 252 respecting shopping carts on highways and City
property.
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2022-36.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the fees in By-law No.
2003-514 to regulate the control of discharge to sewers and sewage works.
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2022-37.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to
change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 4443 Woodkilton Road.
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2022-38.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to
change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 2256 Burnt Lands
Road.
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2022-39.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law
No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 702
Earl Armstrong Road.
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2022-40.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law
No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 4220
Upper Dwyer Hill Road.
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2022-41.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to
change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 1 Laser Street.
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2022-42.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 1 of the Official
Plan for the City of Ottawa to change the land use designation of lands known
municipally as 5368 Boundary Road and 6150 Thunder Road.
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2022-43.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to
change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 6150 Thunder Road and
5368 Boundary Road.
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2022-44.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2007-266 respecting
vehicle idling control under certain circumstances in specified areas of
Ottawa on a temporary basis.
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2022-45.
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change
the zoning of the lands known municipally as 861 Clyde Avenue.
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CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
With the will of
Council, under Other Business, Council received an update from the City Manager
on the ongoing truck convoy demonstrations, and the City’s response, and asked questions
to staff.
The following Motions
were considered in relation to this item.
MOTION NO 70/14
Moved by Councillor C.
McKenney
Seconded by Councillor
Brockington
WHEREAS an occupation continues to occur in the
city of Ottawa
WHEREAS an emergency has been called in the city
of Ottawa
WHEREAS new encampments have been identified in
River Ward and Capital Ward
WHEREAS the situation is escalating and all
hands on deck need to be focused on this issue
BE IT RESOLVED that all committees be cancelled
until the 18th of February 2022, with the exception of proceeding with
the Planning Committee meeting on February 10, 2022, to consider only the
matter related to the Ottawa Hospital (Site Plan Control – 930 Carling Avenue,
850 Carling Avenue and 520 Preston Street)”
CARRIED
MOTION NO 70/15
Moved by Councillor T.
Kavanagh
Seconded by Councillor
R. King
BE IT RESOLVED
that the City Solicitor review the possibility of pursuing an injunction on
fire hazards such as open flames and use of jerry cans, as well as idling, and advise
Council of his findings as well as any other potential options going forward at
the earliest opportunity.
CARRIED
MOTION NO 70/16
Moved by Councillor
J. Cloutier
Seconded by Councillor
C. Kitts
That the following
by-law be read and passed:
To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of February 9,
2022.
CARRIED
The meeting
adjourned at 12:49 pm
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CITY
CLERK MAYOR