City Council

That Built Heritage Sub-Committee Report 16; Community and Protective Services Committee Report 14; Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management Report 11 ; and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “ Status Update – Council Inquiries and Motions for the Period Ending October 23, 2020” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of October 14, 2020 ”; be received and considered.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Community and Protective Services Committee Recommendation be replaced with the following amended resolution: That Council direct Mayor Watson to write to Ontario Premier Doug Ford and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing requesting that: a) the provincial government provide sufficient funding so that no tenant in Ottawa would be evicted for households who cannot pay their rent, because of loss of income resulting from the COVID-19 crisis; b) As individuals on CERB transition to the enhanced Employment Insurance (EI) program, that the provincial government restore the treatment of those transitioning to EI and also in receipt of public assistance so that the full claw-back of dollar for dollar social assistance benefits does not take place while recipients are receiving the EI under the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) or the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) due to COVID-19 related job loss; and c) failing the adoption of the measures stated in a) and b), that the provincial government restrict residential rental evictions due to tenants’ inability to pay their rent due to COVID-19 related income losses, and maintain that moratorium on such evictions until the COVID-19 pandemic is effectively contained.

WHEREAS, on July 15, 2020, Council enacted the Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law which requires the wearing of masks on transit property and in enclosed public spaces, and that operators of such spaces post signage notifying of the mask requirement and provide hand sanitizer, all being reasonable, practicable and effective methods of limiting the spread of COVID-19 for the health, safety and well-being of residents of the City of Ottawa ; and, WHEREAS, the By-law is temporary in nature and therefore contains a "sunset clause", meaning that Council is required to renew the By-law if the need exists to extend its application beyond the sunset date, based on public health advice and local epidemiological circumstances; and, WHEREAS, on August 26, 2020, in addition to approving amendments to the By-law to include enclosed common areas of condominiums and multi-unit residential buildings, and designated unenclosed public spaces under delegated authority, Council extended the sunset date of the By-law to 12:01 a.m. on November 1, 2020; and, WHEREAS, Ottawa continues to report cases of COVID-19 and the Provincial government has identified Ottawa as one of three areas of Ontario needing greater restrictions for re-opening due to COVID-19 cases; and, WHEREAS, although the Provincial legislation governing re-opening and other restrictions in response to COVID-19 were recently amended to include mask-related regulations, those regulations exclude certain desirable provisions of the City o

C. McKenney WHEREAS across Canada there have been reports of more than 600 incidents of hate targeting Asian people since early February 2020 began according to Chinese Canadian Groups; and WHEREAS 38% of the reported incidents occurred in Ontario; and WHEREAS there has been increasing reports of Anti-East Asian racism occurring in Ottawa including verbal threats, spitting, and intimidation and; WHEREAS Anti-East Asian racism, like all other forms of racism have always existed in Canada and in Ottawa but have simply been exacerbated by COVID-19; and WHEREAS Ottawa City Council unanimously endorsed the establishment of an Anti-Racism Secretariat for the City of Ottawa as a commitment to holding the City to account for addressing systemic racism THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ottawa City Council unequivocally condemns any form of Anti-East Asian and visible minority racism being levelled against members of our community and; THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Anti-Racism Secretariat in conjunction with the Public Information and Media Relations team launch a public awareness campaign on social media, promoting awareness of Anti-East Asian and visible minority racism and calling on the public at large to be an ally.

C. McKenney WHEREAS our city, province and country are currently dealing with continued instances of anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, and systemic racism, including in our Police Services; and WHEREAS there is widespread recognition that mental health calls can be addressed more effectively, reducing the criminalization of poverty, drug use and mental illness; and WHEREAS alternative models of community safety have been studied and implemented in other jurisdictions with success and; WHEREAS a civilian led community service strategy could supplement the Ottawa Police Services’ (OPS) current mental health services while also enabling the Ottawa Police to significantly reduce the need to respond to mental health calls (other than those calls that involve violence and/or criminality); and WHEREAS the Ottawa Police Service Board (OPSB) is supporting the proposed development of a comprehensive mental health strategy for the City of Ottawa that could include elements such as the embedding of a mental health professional in the 911 communications centre, referral of calls to 311 and/or 211 services, increased training for all OPS members and community members involved in mental health related calls, and; WHEREAS the OPSB and OPS are committed to significant change in the delivery of mental health services and have identified the need to work with the broader community to achieve this change; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan has identifi

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa was successful in its bid to host the 2023 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference and Tradeshow; and WHEREAS due to the current COVID19 pandemic and the cancellation of the 2020 conference, Toronto is now going to host the 2023 FCM Annual Conference; and WHEREAS the FCM has requested that Ottawa host the 2025 FCM Annual Conference; and WHEREAS the FCM Annual Conference and Tradeshow is the premier event for municipal government in Canada, attracting 2,000 delegates, 500 companions, and over 600 exhibitors annually; and WHEREAS the FCM Annual Conference and Tradeshow provides significant and positive economic and socio-economic impacts as well as legacies for their host communities; and WHEREAS the event provides the opportunity for municipal leaders to learn from colleagues and experts, share their own knowledge and experiences and participate in local tours that showcase innovation and successes in responding to local challenges that are applicable across Canada; and WHEREAS the FCM requires a Council resolution approving the date change from hosting the 2023 to the 2025 FCM's Annual Conference and Tradeshow; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve this motion as a measure of the City's support in being the Host City for the 2025 FCM Annual Conference and Tradeshow.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order for staff to have sufficient time to work on this initiative in advance of the winter season WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact all segments of the Ottawa population, WHEREAS on October 10, 2020 due to the rising number of COVID confirmed cases, the Province of Ontario scaled the City of Ottawa back to a modified Phase 2 opening phase, restricting indoor operations at a number of establishments; and WHEREAS the lack of in-person social interaction, access to gyms, weight rooms, yoga studios, community centres and other social establishments is having a significant impact on the psychological health of many Ottawa residents; and WHEREAS with the pending arrival of winter, people are likely to spend more time indoors, which contributes to a diminishment of social interaction, physical fitness and psychological well being; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa embraces the winter season with multiple outdoor amenities and festivals from local, neighbourhood parks, to the near month - long Winterlude celebration; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Winter Trail network is expanding and creating opportunities for cross country skiers and walkers to enjoy our great outdoor spaces while physically distancing through the city in the winter; and WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to continue through the winter season of 2020- 2021. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa Publicly communicate

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion so that it may be approved prior to the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism. WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has demonstrated a commitment to Women and Gender Equity by creating a Council Liaison for Women and Gender Equity, establishing a Council Sponsors Group, and hiring a Women and Gender Equity Specialist to develop a strategy; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has recently established its own Gender and Race Equity, Indigenous Relations, Diversity and Inclusion to advance equity and inclusion in the City; and WHEREAS Gender-Based Violence is one of the most far reaching and damaging abuses of the human rights of women of all ages, races, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientation, religion, social and income status; and WHEREAS up to half of the women in Canada experience at least one incident of violence or harassment before they reach the age of 18, and approximately every six days, a woman in Canada is killed by her intimate partner; and WHEREAS Indigenous, Black, LGBTQ2S, racialized, disabled, low income, and homeless women and girls, are more likely to be victims of violence, and immigrant, refugee, and rural women experience additional barriers to accessing support when seeking an end to violence in their homes; and WHEREAS The final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) calls on all levels of government to take action to end the disproportionat

BE IT RESOLVED that Council suspend the Rules of Procedure to permit the introduction of the following motion, in order to respond in a timely manner to support the local economy as a result of restrictions imposed to address the COVID-19 pandemic: WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and is causing significant economic effects across the world and locally in Ottawa; and WHEREAS on March 17, 2020, an emergency related to the COVID-19 outbreak was declared in the whole of the Province of Ontario, pursuant to Section 7.0.1 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act , as set out in Order in Council 518/2020; and WHEREAS on October 9, 2020 revised restrictions were announced by the Province of Ontario that specifically relate to Ottawa and restrict indoor dining for 28 days as part of the emergency declaration, which will significantly limit restaurants in their operations, which has substantial local economic impacts; and WHEREAS Council approved that ROW patios (on sidewalks) be permitted throughout the winter subject to an approved snow clearing and removal strategy between the patio operator and the City on October 14 th , 2020; WHEREAS City staff continue work with patio operators to encourage café seating options as an alternative option to sidewalk patios and streetside spots; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve that the building permit fees required to have a patio tent structure be waived from October 9, 2020 to December 31, 2020 to allo

WHEREAS a special meeting of Council has been scheduled for November 4 and has been reserved for items relating to budget tabling and; WHEREAS the Council meeting of November 12 has been cancelled and; WHEREAS the enactment and registration of one or more Part Lot Control Exemption By-laws may be needed during this time; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit the introduction of the following motion: WHEREAS in many instances the ability to convey title in new homes requires the lifting of part lot control; and WHEREAS in order to be able to register a part lot control by-law, the legal description, including the subdivision plan number must be contained within the by-law; and WHEREAS there may closings relating to a registered plan of subdivision that will not be able to proceed if a part lot control exemption by-law is not enacted; and WHEREAS the Municipal Act , sections 9, 10, 11 and 23.1 permit the City to delegate the power to enact certain by-laws; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the following: 1. Between October 29, 2020 and November 24, 2020, inclusive, Council delegates to the Director of Planning Services of the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department, the authority to enact by-laws for the exemption from Part Lot Control pursuant to the Planning Act , section 50 in respect of the land for which a part lot control exemption is sought. Such authority shall be dependent upon the Director having

BE IT RESOLVED that Council suspend the Rules of Procedure to permit the introduction of the following motion, as the Council meeting of November 12 th , 2020 has been cancelled and a timely direction from Council is needed in order to proceed with the Committee of Adjustment application: WHEREAS on August 22, 2019, Planning Committee approved report ACS2019-PIE-PS-0070, a Zoning By-law Amendment for Part of 2128 Trim Road and Part of 705 Aquaview Drive. The report outlined the zoning amendment required to permit 535 residential units, two transitway blocks, one park block, three pathway blocks and one future school block. Council approved the report and the Zoning By-law amendment on September 11, 2019; and WHEREAS a request has been received to proceed with a Minor Variance request for the Multi-Residential block in Phase 2 of the Provence Orleans subdivision (2128 Trim Road) to permit seven additional visitor parking spaces in the ‘front yard’ block as labeled on the attached location map [1] ; and WHEREAS Subsection 45 (1.3) of the Planning Act does not permit an application for minor variance before the second anniversary of the initial zoning amendment which in this case would be September 11, 2021. To wait until the September 11, 2021 deadline will delay the construction of this development; and WHEREAS Subsection 45 (1.3) of the Planning Act permits Council to declare by resolution that such an application would be permitted. THEREFORE IT BE IT RESOLVED that Council a

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

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of October 28 th , 2020.