Ottawa City Council

Minutes

Meeting #:

13

Date:

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Time:

10:00 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Location:

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

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1.

Call to order and moment of reflection

The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on Wednesday, 26 April 2023 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Mayor, Mark Sutcliffe, presided over the meeting from Council Chambers with some Members attending in person and the remaining Members participating remotely by Zoom.

Mayor Sutcliffe led Council in a moment of reflection. 

2.

Public notices and meeting information

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

Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

3.

Announcements / Ceremonial Activities

4.

Roll Call

All Members of Council were present.

5.

Confirmation of Minutes

5.1

Minutes of the Council meeting of 12 April 2023

• Carried

6.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

No Declarations of Interest were filed. 

7.

Communications

The communications were received.

7.1

Responses to Inquiries

7.1.1

OCC 2023-03 - Tree damage from 2022 Derecho

8.

Regrets

No regrets were filed.

9.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Motion No. 2023 - 13/01
  Moved by G. Darouze
  Seconded by S. Menard

  That the report from the Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Ottawa Public Health 2022 Annual Report”, the report from the Selection Panel, Police Services Board entitled “Appointments to the Police Services Board”, Built Heritage Committee Report 4, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 3, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 3, Planning and Housing Committee Report 7, Transit Commission Report 4, Transportation Committee Report 4, and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending April 21, 2023” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of April 12, 2023” be received and considered.

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider an information report from the interim General Manager of Community and Social Services entitled “2023-26 Allocation of Provincial Homelessness Prevention Program Funding” in order that Council have the opportunity to receive a briefing and ask questions of staff in a timely manner.

  Carried

10.

Ottawa Board of Health

10.1

Ottawa Public Health 2022 Annual Report

ACS2023-OPH-MOH-0004 - City wide

• Board Of Health Recommendation

  That City Council receive Ottawa Public Health’s 2022 Annual Report, for information, in accordance with the City of Ottawa Act, 1999.

  Received

11.

City Clerk

11.1

Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending April 21, 2023

ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0057 - Citywide

• Report recommendation 

  That Council receive this report for information.

  Received

11.2

Appointment to the Police Services Board

File No: ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0059 - Citywide

• Report Recommendations

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

  1. Approve the appointment of Gail Beck to the Police Services Board, with her term to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council;
  2. Recommend that the Police Services Board appoint Gail Beck as Chair for the 2022-2026 Term of Council.
  Carried

12.

Built Heritage Committee Report 4

12.1

Designation of Iona Mansions, 1123-1131 Wellington Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0014 – Kitchissippi (Ward 15)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Iona Mansions, 1123-1131 Wellington Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5. 

  Carried

12.2

Cultural Heritage Evaluation of the former Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge

File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0015 - Capital (Ward 17) 

• Committee recommendations, as amended

  That Council:

  1. Receive the Heritage Evaluation and Analysis Report attached as Document 5 for information
  2. Direct Heritage and Infrastructure & Water Services Staff to ensure that the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment includes:
     • Identification and consideration of the Cultural Heritage Value of the Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge, as identified in Document 5
     • An evaluation of all renewal options, including a rehabilitation option that would include the retention of the bridge
  3. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the former Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
  Carried as amended
• Motion No. 2023 - 13/02
  Moved by R. King
  Seconded by J. Leiper

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Committee Recommendations be amended to replace Recommendation 3 with the original staff recommendation as follows:

  3. Direct Staff to report back to Built Heritage Committee on the findings of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and provide a recommendation regarding designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

  For (22)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Kavanagh, T. Tierney, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, C. Curry, D. Hill, L. Johnson, S. Devine, J. Bradley, A. Troster, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe
  Against (3)	S. Menard, C. Kelly, and S. Plante

  Carried (22 to 3)

12.3

Update and Conservation Options for the Hintonburg Pumping Station, a property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0011 - Kitchissippi (Ward 15)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council receive the following report for information. 

  Received

13.

Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 3

13.1

By-law and Regulatory Services 2021 and 2022 Annual Reports

File no: ACS2023-EPS-BYL-0001 - Citywide

• Committee recommendation

  That Council receive this report for information.
  

  Received

14.

Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 3

14.1

Climate Change Master Plan – Annual Status Update

File No. ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0017 - City-wide

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Receive the annual status update on the Climate Change Master Plan and the Climate Change Master Plan progress report attached as Document 1;
  2. Direct the Climate Change and Resiliency team with support from departmental senior management teams to develop a Climate Change Resource Plan for consideration in future budgets;
  3. Approve that the Mayor, on behalf of Council, advocate to senior levels of government, for accelerated action and ambition to meet the urgency of climate change and provide additional resources for municipalities and the public to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and build climate resiliency;
  4. Approve that Council’s respective representatives, on behalf of Council, advocate to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Hydro Ottawa, Conservation Authorities, and the Ottawa Climate Action Fund for accelerated action and ambition to meet the urgency of climate change and provide additional resources for municipalities and the public to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and build climate resiliency;
  5. Approve revising the scope of Priority #5 “Explore the feasibility of setting corporate carbon budgets, including piloting them in a small portion of the organization” of the Climate Change Master Plan to “Establish a carbon budget and accounting framework and explore the feasibility of including embodied carbon”.
  6. Re-establish the Climate Change Council Sponsors Group as described in this report; and
  7. Confirm Councillor King’s participation on the Ottawa Climate Action Fund (OCAF) Advisory Board for the 2022-2026 Term of Council.
  Carried

  Carried with Councillor D. Brown dissenting on recommendation 5. 

  
  

15.

Planning and Housing Committee Report 7

15.1

Minister’s Zoning Order – 4085 Strandherd Drive

File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0053 - Barrhaven West (Ward3)

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Receive and approve this report including the City’s response to the Minister’s Zoning Order request regarding 4085 Strandherd Drive, as shown in Document 2; 
  2. Direct the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development to submit the City’s response to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with regard to the Minister’s Zoning Order for 4085 Strandherd Drive.
  Carried

16.

Transit Commission Report 4

16.1

Light Rail Regulatory Monitor and Compliance Officer Annual Report for 2022

File Number: ACS2023-OCC-GEN-0001 - City Wide

• Commission Recommendation

  That Council receive the Light Rail Regulatory Monitor and Compliance Officer Annual Report, attached as Document 1.

  Received

16.2

Light Rail Regulatory Monitor Compliance Officer Contract

File Number: ACS2023-CMR-OCM-0004 - City Wide

• Commission Recommendations

  1. That Council approve that the contract for the Light Rail Regulatory Monitor and Compliance Officer for Confederation Line be renewed for a further five-year term on terms and conditions as set out in this report and delegate the authority to the Interim City Manager to execute the contract renewal on behalf of the City; and
  2. That Council direct the Interim City Manager to bring a further report to the Transit Commission and Council to recommend any changes to the existing Confederation Line Light Rail System Regulatory Framework in Q3 2023.
  Carried

17.

Transportation Committee Report 4

17.1

Transportation Master Plan – Part 1

File No. ACS2023-PRE-TP-0001 – City-Wide

• Committee recommendations as amended

  That Council:

  1. Approve the Transportation Master Plan Policies as attached in Document 1 and as described in this report;
  2. Direct staff to advance the actions identified in Document 1 through the mechanisms described in this report;
  3. Approve the Active Transportation Projects as identified in Document 3;
  4. Approve the use of the Transit and Road Project Prioritization Frameworks described in Document 4 for prioritization of projects in the Transportation Master Plan Capital Infrastructure Plan;
  5. Approve the Updated Rural Active Transportation Network and Cross-Town Bikeways Network as attached in Document 5
  6. Approve that the following language be added to the policy 8-5 “Expand the Catchment of Rapid Transit Through Improved Walking Cycling Connections to Stations.” There shall be a designated walk route to LRT stations including sidewalks on at least one side of local streets, and on both sides of the street for arterials, major collectors, and collectors;
  7. Approve that consideration be given to prioritizing active transportation improvements for sections of Carling Ave that connect equity priority neighbourhoods;
  8. Approve that the City Staff continue to work with the NCC and other stakeholders to improve and expand the Winter Cycling Network, where practical, including interprovincial crossings and in particular connections that facilitate access to rapid transit; and,
  9. Approve that per proposed project “O Train Crossing at Highway 417” in Document 3 “, staff undertake a feasibility study to provide a connection between the communities of Whitehaven and the Queensway Terrace North, and consider the possible re-use of the pedestrian bridge at the former Queensway Transitway Station for this purpose, in consultation with the MTO and the NCC as appropriate.
  10. Direct staff to ensure that the Metcalfe Loop and the Greely Loop are included in future planning regarding the Transportation Master Plan as being part of the City cycling network; and
      1. that through the inclusion of these Loops in the cycling network, staff evaluate other opportunities for loops and cycling networks in rural villages; and
      2. that staff identify opportunities to ensure connectivity between rural villages, in addition to the connectivity present within rural villages.
  Carried as amended
• Motion No. 2023 - 13/03
  Moved by W. Lo
  Seconded by M. Luloff

  WHEREAS the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) is the document that guides the City of Ottawa’s future decisions for its transportation network, including road, transit, and active transportation infrastructure; and

  WHEREAS the TMP was originally to be presented as one document to the previous Council, but due to delays from the pandemic, the decision was made to split the document into two — TMP parts one and two; and

  WHEREAS TMP part one is the policy document, which includes road design principles, active transportation considerations, and mode prioritization; and

  WHEREAS TMP part two has the bulk of our investments into the transportation network up to 2046, including new and improved roads and bridges, transit priority measures, and other related infrastructure that has yet to be presented; and

  WHEREAS the Origin-Destination Survey, which is used to guide the capital investments of the TMP, was delayed by the pandemic; and

  WHEREAS the Origin-Destination Survey is jointly conducted by the cities of Ottawa and Gatineau, their departments and agencies, the governments of the provinces of Ontario and Québec, and the National Capital Commission; and

  WHEREAS the Origin-Destination Survey is complete, and staff are in the process of analyzing the data; and
  WHEREAS TMP part one is the policy document and does not provide Council with a complete understanding of how those policies will affect investments; and

  WHEREAS TMP part two, which features the bulk of our investments into the transportation network up to 2046, is needed to address deficiencies in the transportation network; and

  WHEREAS without the Origin-Destination Survey data and details from TMP part two, the policies of TMP part one may negatively affect Council’s ability to deliver on investments for the transportation network, especially in growing communities across the city like Barrhaven and Orléans, among others; and

  WHEREAS decisions on policy and investments for the City of Ottawa’s transportation network, arguably our most important infrastructure, must be made with the full and complete understanding of the impacts of policy on investments and the impacts of investments on policy; and

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) part one be referred back to the Transportation Committee to be considered in full with the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) part two, when part two is ready.

  For (6)	M. Luloff, C. Kelly, S. Plante, D. Brown, S. Desroches, and W. Lo
  Against (19)	L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Kavanagh, T. Tierney, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, S. Menard, C. Curry, D. Hill, L. Johnson, S. Devine, J. Bradley, A. Troster, M. Carr, and M. Sutcliffe

  Lost (6 to 19)
• Motion No. 2023 - 13/04
  Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by J. Leiper

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has declared a Climate Emergency; and

  WHEREAS the proposed Transportation Master Plan (TMP) commits Ottawa to “Build a Sustainable and Resilient Transportation System” through a series of policies, including, but not limited to:

  • Design the transportation system to achieve GHG emission reduction targets;
  • Apply a “climate change lens” to transportation project planning, design, and construction;
  • Continue to transition to clean vehicle technologies;
  • Minimize effects on land, water, air, wildlife and vegetation; and
  • Advocate for Federal and Provincial government support to address climate change;

  WHEREAS the development of the TMP Capital Infrastructure Plan will involve a multi-step process, of which application of the proposed Road Project Scoring Rubrics (New Roads and Road Widenings) is only one part; and

  WHEREAS the National Capital Commission, in its capacity as federal planning approval authority and agency responsible for the Capital’s interprovincial mobility planning, have expressed both their desire to ensure environmental concerns are captured in the development of the TMP Capital Infrastructure Plan, and their pleasure to work with the City to improve sustainable transportation in the National Capital Region;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff include due consideration of induced demand and GHG emissions in the development and evaluation of the transit and road networks in the next phase of the Transportation Master Plan.

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff consideration for induced demand extend only to Areas A, B, and C under Zoning Schedule 1 of the City of Ottawa Zoning By-law, where alternatives to private vehicles are more widely available.

  For (14)	G. Gower, T. Kavanagh, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, S. Menard, C. Kelly, S. Devine, J. Bradley, S. Plante, A. Troster, M. Carr, D. Brown, and M. Sutcliffe
  Against (10)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, T. Tierney, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, C. Curry, D. Hill, L. Johnson, S. Desroches, and W. Lo

  Carried (14 to 10)
• Motion No. 2023 - 13/05
  Moved by S. Plante
  Seconded by D. Hill

  WHEREAS the proposed Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Policy Document states: “The City will review the removal of Rideau Street and King Edward Avenue from the City’s identified truck route network once a suitable, safe, and efficient alternative is implemented. This will occur as part of a comprehensive review of the City’s truck route network (further discussed in Policy 10-1).” (p37 of Document 1); and

  WHEREAS the quality of life of the residents of Ottawa has been severely negatively impacted since 1967 by the level of downtown truck traffic on King Edward and Rideau streets; and

  WHEREAS one of the key goals of “a suitable, safe, and efficient alternative” is to remove truck traffic from the downtown core; and

  WHEREAS the National Capital Commission has written the mayor and council that they would like to see changes to the language in the TMP policy document regarding the implementation of solutions to the downtown interprovincial truck problem; and

  WHEREAS the Transportation Committee also received delegation from Action Sandy Hill requesting that plans for interprovincial truck movements be clarified prior to the finalization of any decisions regarding future infrastructure projects;

  THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the wording of the proposed TMP Policy document be amended to add the following: “As part of any future interprovincial crossing studies, the City will work with the NCC to ensure the analysis of crossing demand considers different options for routing trucks through the downtown, including analysis of the impacts on surrounding communities, and a plan for how interprovincial trucks will be routed between Ontario Highway 417 and Quebec Highways 5 and 50. This information will be shared with Council prior to the finalization of a decision on a suitable, safe and efficient alternative.”

  For (15)	G. Gower, T. Kavanagh, J. Leiper, S. Menard, C. Curry, C. Kelly, S. Devine, J. Bradley, S. Plante, A. Troster, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe
  Against (9)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, T. Tierney, R. King, R. Brockington, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, D. Hill, and L. Johnson

  Carried (15 to 9)
• Motion No. 2023 - 13/06
  Moved by C. Kitts
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is committed to promoting active transportation, including cycling, as a sustainable and healthy mode of transportation;

  WHEREAS the Transportation Master Plan Part 1 includes a proposed Crosstown Bikeway Network to enhance cycling infrastructure across the city and improve connectivity for cyclists;

  WHEREAS the Navan Road section from Brian Coburn Boulevard to the Blackburn Hamlet Bypass is a key transportation corridor that connects the communities of Bradley Estates, Trailsedge, and Chapel Hill South, and has high demand for active transportation options due to its proximity to the Chapel Hill South Park and Ride;

  WHEREAS City Council carried a motion on April 14, 2021, for “Navan Road Urbanization - Review of Priority in the Transportation Master Plan Update,” which included provisions for cycle tracks and sidewalks in support of the City's active transportation and complete streets policies;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the section of Navan Road from Brian Coburn Boulevard to the Blackburn Hamlet Bypass be added to the proposed Crosstown Bikeway Network, as outlined in Document 5 of the Transportation Master Plan Part 1.

  Carried
• Motion No. 2023 - 13/07
  Moved by C. Kitts
  Seconded by M. Luloff

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is experiencing significant growth and rapid new development in suburban-rural transects, with a substantial increase in new housing starts and sub-division projects planned;

  WHEREAS many residents of suburban-rural transects are concerned about an absence of transportation infrastructure and mobility options to meet their daily and weekly travel needs;

  WHEREAS the TMP Capital Infrastructure Plan is focused on identifying, analyzing, and addressing mobility needs, including quantifying travel demand relative to transportation infrastructure capacity;

  WHEREAS the Transit and Road Project Prioritization Frameworks aim to prioritize projects that meet the City’s mobility needs and address travel demand, including scoring projects and identifying implementation phases for each project;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Document 4 be revised to clarify that projects may be considered for an earlier phase of implementation in areas of the city where unmet travel demand is highest (as quantified through the technical analysis), where there is an existing lack of mobility options, and where other transportation infrastructure projects are unlikely to be constructed in the near-term; and,

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Transportation Master Plan Part 2 develop maps and/or metrics to illustrate differences in mobility options and performance across different areas of the City, to inform implementation phasing as described above.

  Carried with Councillor's L. Johnson, S. Devine, and J. Bradley dissenting. 

  Carried
• Motion No. 2023 - 13/08
  Moved by C. Kitts
  Seconded by M. Sutcliffe

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is experiencing significant growth and rapid new development in suburban-rural transects, with a substantial increase in new housing starts and sub-division projects planned;

  WHEREAS it is crucial to prioritize and invest in major transportation infrastructure projects to support growth and intensification, including developing these areas into 15-minute communities and promoting healthy, connected streets as outlined in the New Official Plan;

  WHEREAS Policy 5-7 of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) expects an increase in the percentage of funding allocated to sustainable transportation projects in the TMP Capital Infrastructure Plan compared to previous plans, and this same shift is expected to apply to the collection of Development Charge (DC) funding for transportation infrastructure to support growth and intensification;

  WHEREAS Policy 8-1 and 9-4 of the TMP Part 1 emphasizes the need to establish mechanisms for reviewing and reprioritizing projects as land use and transportation patterns evolve, and to review the use and structure of front-ending agreements to support the delivery of transportation infrastructure where appropriate;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that through the development of the Long Range Financial Plan, staff investigate opportunities to sufficiently and affordably fund major transportation infrastructure projects in areas experiencing significant rapid growth;

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the next DC Background Study and DC Bylaw Update reflect the projects and programs that support the TMP policies to ensure that there is sufficient affordable funding for major transportation infrastructure projects in areas experiencing significant rapid growth.

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa explore policy changes to ensure future front-ending payments are aligned with and restricted to the amount of revenue collected within the benefitting area defined by staff.

  For (17)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Tierney, J. Leiper, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, S. Plante, A. Troster, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe
  Against (7)	T. Kavanagh, R. King, R. Brockington, S. Menard, L. Johnson, S. Devine, and J. Bradley

  Carried (17 to 7)

18.

Community and Social Services

18.1

2023-26 Allocation of Provincial Homelessness Prevention Program Funding

ACS2023-CSS-GEN-0005 - Citywide

Clara Freire, Interim General Manager, Community and Social Services and Paul Lavigne, Director, Housing, Community and Social Services provided a slide presentation, a copy of which is held on file with the City Clerk.

• Report recommendation: 

  That City Council receive this report for information on the City of Ottawa’s 2023-2026 provincial Homelessness Prevention Program funding allocation.  

  Received

19.

Bulk Consent Agenda

19.1

Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 3

19.1.1

City of Ottawa becoming signatory to the Montreal Pledge on Biodiversity

File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0048 - City-wide

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Approve that the City move forward with signing the Montréal Pledge on biodiversity; and
  2. Direct that staff continue their efforts to implement policies and programs supporting the 15 commitments in the Montréal Pledge on biodiversity and report back as further resources be deemed necessary.

  Carried with Councillor's M. Luloff, G. Darouze, and S. Desroches dissenting.

  Carried

19.2

Planning and Housing Committee Report 7

19.2.1

Zoning By-law Amendment - 1420 Richmond Road, 365 Forest Street and 2583 and 2589 Bond Street

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0034 - Bay (7)

• Committee recommendation, as amended

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1420 Richmond Road, 365 Forest Street and 2583 and 2589 Bond Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a maximum height of 41 metres and amended performance standards for the development of two 12-storey buildings, as detailed in Document 2, as revised.

  Carried

19.3

City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions

19.3.1

Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of April 12, 2023

ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0058 - Citywide

• Report Recommendation

  That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of April 12, 2023, 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 1-4.

  Carried

20.

In Camera Items

There were no in camera items.

21.

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

22.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• Motion No. 2023 - 13/09
  Moved by G. Darouze
  Seconded by S. Menard

  That the report from the Community and Social Services Department report entitled “2023-26 Allocation of Provincial Homelessness Prevention Program Funding”, the report from the Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Ottawa Public Health 2022 Annual Report”, the report from the Selection Panel, Police Services Board entitled “Appointments to the Police Services Board”, Built Heritage Committee Report 4, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 3, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 3, Planning and Housing Committee Report 7, Transit Commission Report 4, Transportation Committee Report 4, and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending April 21, 2023” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of April 12, 2023” be received and adopted as amended.

  Carried

23.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

23.1

Councillor A. Troster

• Motion No. 2023 - 13/10
  Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by L. Johnson

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion so that a resolution of endorsement may be provided prior to the FCM deadline in advance of the Annual General Meeting

  WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction;

  WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the united voice required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; and

  WHEREAS FCM’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in conjunction with the Annual Conference and Trade Show, May 25 to 28, 2023, followed by the election of FCM’s Board of Directors;

  WHEREAS Ottawa City council supports Councillor Tim Tierney on his bid to run for the Third Vice-President (3VP) Table Officers position on FCM;

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Ottawa endorses Councillor Tim Tierney to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors for the period starting in May 2023 and ending June 2024 and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council assumes all costs associated with Councillor Tim Tierney attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings.

  Carried

24.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

24.1

Councillor T. Tierney

• Moved by T. Tierney
  Seconded by M. Sutcliffe

  WHEREAS Ottawa Race Weekend is scheduled for May 26 to May 28, 2023 with the Health and Fitness Expo included as a two-day event being held at Aberdeen Pavilion in Lansdowne Park for the first time; and

  WHEREAS the Expo is also the site of Race Kit Pick-Up and free shuttle buses will operate throughout the day on Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27 between Ottawa City Hall, and Lansdowne Park; and

  WHEREAS Ottawa Race Weekend is covering the cost of the shuttle buses and has requested the City of Ottawa waive the cost to park in the City Hall garage as part of promoting their shuttle buses for participants to easily obtain their race kits and visit Lansdowne Park; and

  WHEREAS implementing free evening and weekend parking at City Hall during Ottawa Race Weekend would result in an estimated $3,000 in foregone parking revenues and thus a reduced contribution to the Parking Reserve Fund;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council approve that free parking at the City Hall parking garage located at 110 Laurier Avenue will be provided from Friday, May 26 at 6:00pm until Sunday, May 28 at 9:00pm.

24.2

Councillor M. Luloff

• Moved by M. Luloff
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  WHEREAS the Petrie Island Canoe Club (PICC) is an incorporated not-for-profit organization that offers canoe and kayak instruction and training programs on Petrie Island Beach, 795 Tweddle Road, accessible to all Ottawa residents; and,

  WHEREAS on April 27, 2022, Council declared 280 square metres of Petrie Island Beach as surplus to the City’s needs in order for the PICC to lease the area from the City and  develop a marine storage facility through funding received from the federal grant known as the Canada Community Revitalization Fund that will allow the PICC to continue to serve diverse groups and demographics and offer programs to paddlers of all ages and abilities; and,

  WHEREAS on April 27, 2022, Council delegated authority to the Director, Corporate Real Estate Office to negotiate, conclude, execute, and amend on behalf of the City, a lease or licence agreement with the PICC for a term of up to 25 years for 280 square metres of Petrie Island Beach for a marine storage facility, regardless of the underlying value of the land area; and,

  WHEREAS in completing its due diligence through detailed design as submitted through the City’s site plan control application process, the PICC has refined its leased area to include an increase of 280 square metres of Petrie Island Beach, to accommodate proper access to and maintenance of the marine storage facility; and,

  WHEREAS the Ward Councillor and City staff support the proposed increase of the leased area by 280 square metres for a total leased area of 560 square metres for the marine storage facility;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council declare a further 280 square metres of Petrie Island Beach as surplus to the City’s needs;

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council waive the Revenue Lease Agreements At Market Rent section of the City’s Leasing Policy requiring the City to lease City owned real property at market value for the additional 280 square metres of Petrie Island Beach;

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council waive the Notice of Surplus Real Property Available for Lease at Market Rent section of the Leasing Policy requiring the City to notify the public of City owned real property available for lease for the additional 280 square metres of Petrie Island Beach required by the PICC;

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council delegate authority to the Director, Corporate Real Estate Office to negotiate, conclude, execute, and amend on behalf of the City, a nominal value agreement with a term of up to 25 years for 560 square metres of land for PICC use, as identified above, at Petrie Island Beach, 795 Tweddle Road;

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Recreation Cultural and Facility Services to negotiate, conclude, execute, and amend on behalf of the City, a seasonal operating agreement with PICC to allow for temporary mobility access to the waterfront to the mutual benefit of both parties at Petrie Island Beach, 795 Tweddle Road.

   

25.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

25.1

Three Readings

• Motion No. 2023 - 13/11
  Moved by G. Darouze
  Seconded by S. Menard

  That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed, with the exception of the following By-law listed as “e” on the Agenda.

  e)    A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 3 Lyall St (the "benefitting property").

  Carried
• 2023-174    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2020-340 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the protection of municipal trees and municipal natural areas in the City of Ottawa and trees on private property in the urban area of the City of Ottawa, and to repeal By-laws 2009-200 and 2006-279.

  2023-175    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate Right of Way patios on City highways and to repeal By-law No. 2017-92.

  2023-176    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.

  2023-177    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Antonio Farley Street and cours du Lévrier Walk on Plan 4M-1710 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

  2023-178    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1420 Richmond Road, 365 Forest Street, and 2583 and 2589 Bond Street.

  2023-179    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from lands known municipally as 388 and 400 Albert Street, 156 and 160 Lyon Street.

   

26.

Confirmation By-law

• Motion No. 2023 - 13/12
  Moved by G. Darouze
  Seconded by S. Menard

  That the following by-law be read and passed:

  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 26 April 2023.

  Carried

27.

Inquiries

27.1

Councillor R. Brockington

Councillor R. Brockington (OCC 2023-06)

River Ward’s rat population, particularly on the west side of the Rideau River, is significant.
Approximately 6 years ago, watermain renewal and road redesign work on Dynes Road and Prince of Wales Drive, coincided with a never seen before rat infestation at the nearby Carleton Square Condos near Meadowlands and Fisher. The Condo Corp has spent $58,000 since the infrastructure renewal on private contractor assistance.
 
The Central Park community, bounded by Merivale, Baseline and Clyde, saw an infestation in 2022 that overwhelmed many residents. 
 
North of Central Park, in Carlington, residents are reporting large volumes of rats in the neighbourhood.
 
Residents are demanding that the City of Ottawa assume a greater role in preventing rats from multiplying, mitigate their ability to travel from one neighbourhood to another, augment public outreach and communications on ways the public can assist in combating this problem, and proactively addressing property standard issues in neighbourhoods with higher than average public complaints of rat sightings.
 
Would City staff identify what best practices exist in any Canadian or American city where the municipal government has taken on a much more hands on approach to rat mitigation and to comment on ways the City of Ottawa could possibly increase its efforts in this regard.
Would staff also comment if abutting the Experimental Farm in any way would increase a neighbourhood’s rat population.  Would City staff inquire if Agriculture Canada is engaged in any rat mitigation measures on the periphery of its property, near residential neighbourhoods.

28.

Adjournment

• Motion No. 2023 - 13/13
  Moved by G. Darouze
  Seconded by S. Menard

  That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 26 April be adjourned.

  Carried
• The meeting adjourned at 2:23 pm.