City Council

That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 38; Planning Committee Report 70; Transportation Committee 34 and the reports from the City Clerk and Solicitor’s Office entitled “Status Update – Council Inquiries and Motions for the Period Ending October 5, 2018” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of September 26, 2018”, b e received and considered; and That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider Items 1, 2, and 8, of Planning Committee Report 71. Suspension of the Rules is being requested as the next regular Council meeting is not scheduled until November ; and That pursuant to subsection 35 (5) of Procedure By-law 2016-377, Council receive and consider Items 3 to 7 of Planning Committee Report 71.

That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 38; Planning Committee Reports 70 and 71; Transportation Committee 34 and the reports from the City Clerk and Solicitor’s Office entitled “Status Update – Council Inquiries and Motions for the Period Ending October 5, 2018” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of September 26, 2018” be received and adopted as amended.

WHEREAS the Westboro neighbourhood is undergoing significant intensification, both with the approval of high-rises proximate to transit and through the replacement of detached dwellings through severances and infill of new development; and WHEREAS there are community concerns regarding the rate and extent of infill and redevelopment in the Westboro Area; and WHEREAS concerns have been immediately expressed relating to applications that have been filed with the Committee of Adjustment to allow triplex dwellings on lots that require variances to the performance standards for that particular use; and WHEREAS concerns are related to development proposals that seek to allow for buildings that maximize the floor area of that structure in a manner that is out of scale with the context of the established community; and WHEREAS there is community concern that the resulting triplexes and/or larger buildings are not compatible with the existing character of the community; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department undertake a study pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning Act in respect to the land-use policies associated with triplex dwellings and dwellings that are over 400 square metres in Gross Floor Area within the area described below and assess the suitability and compatibility of these housing typologies in the context of intensification within the study area; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council enact an Interim Control By-la

WHEREAS Council approved on September 26, 2018, the sale of 899, 901 and 903 Ages Drive; and WHEREAS portions of Ages Drive have not yet been formally dedicated as a public highway; and WHEREAS the sale is scheduled to close before the next meeting of Council; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit the introduction of the following motion. WHEREAS 899, 901 and 903 Ages Drive front on a portion of Ages Drive that has not been formally dedicated as a public road; and WHEREAS a portion of Ages Drive was acquired by purchase from the National Capital Commission; and WHEREAS while there is delegated authority to list a by-law on the agenda of Council for dedication as a public road lands acquired through the development approval process, there is not delegated authority to list a by-law for dedication lands acquired through purchase; and WHEREAS the sale of 899, 901 and 903 Ages Drive is contingent of such parcels fronting on a public highway; Therefore be it resolved that a by-law, entitled A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Ages Drive). to dedicate as a public highway the lands shown on the sketch attached to this motion be added to the list of by-laws to be enacted at this meeting of Council.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended, in order to ensure compliance with applicable by-laws for the mural on 118 Stirling Avenue, to consider the following motion: WHEREAS a mural on a residential property is not permitted by section 140(2) of the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law 2016-326; and, WHEREAS the owner of 118 Stirling Avenue commissioned the artist Arpi to paint a mural scene that has achieved wide acclaim and is a positive addition to the streetscape; and, WHEREAS Council has approved several murals in the same vicinity that have contributed to the area’s appeal and enhanced its arts-friendly reputation; and, WHEREAS the mural has attracted a complaint and is the subject of an outstanding enforcement action; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve an exemption to Section 140(2) and 143 of the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law 2016-326, as amended, to: permit a mural on a residential building in a residential zone, located on the south wall at 118 Stirling Avenue facing Armstrong Street; and allow this request beyond the general application process for minor variances found in the delegation of authority provisions By-law 2016-326.

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed; and That the By-law entitled “A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Ages Drive)” be read and passed.

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of October 10, 2018.