City Council

That Planning and Housing Committee Report 32, and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 30, 2024” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of July 10, 2024” be received and considered.

WHEREAS the federal government is the largest landowner in Ottawa, holding dozens of properties throughout the city, particularly in the downtown core; and WHEREAS the federal government does not pay property taxes but instead pays Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILTs) that are meant to represent a similar amount; and WHEREAS the federal government unilaterally determines the value and classification of its properties, and has reduced its payments to the city from $194 million in 2016 to $164 million today; and WHEREAS this shortfall has placed a significant financial burden on Ottawa's local taxpayers, who are forced to make up the difference to fund essential city services; and WHEREAS Ottawa's public transit system is facing an annual operating shortfall of $140 million due to a decline in ridership and fare revenue, resulting in part from the federal government's shift to more remote work; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has continued to invest in public transit, increasing OC Transpo’s budget by 27% in the past five years despite a 30% decline in passenger traffic; and WHEREAS the Ontario government pays either the entire capital cost or almost the entire capital cost of major transit projects in Toronto, Hamilton, Mississauga, and Brampton, while paying roughly 22% of the capital cost of Ottawa projects, despite having agreed to pay 33%, leaving the city of Ottawa paying more than 50%; and WHEREAS municipalities across Canada, including through the Association of Municipalit

That Planning and Housing Committee Reports 32 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 30, 2024” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of July 10, 2024” be received and adopted as amended.

WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved 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 there is a lack of commemoration for historical black figures in Ottawa; WHEREAS Herbert and Estelle Brown hold special significance to the community of Ward 12 as the founders of Brown’s Cleaners and as pillars in the diaspora Caribbean community; and WHEREAS Black History Ottawa has indicated they wish to have dedicated public spaces to tell the stories of Black community leaders in Ottawa; and WHEREAS the name “Herbert and Estelle Brown” has been vetted through Emergency and Protective Services and does not pose any concerns with respect to name duplications; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the park formally known as ‘Besserer Park’, located at 615 Besserer Street, ON, K1N 6B1, be renamed the “Herbert and Estelle Brown Park”; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the, new park signs will come from the Councillor’s CIL account. For (21) M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Kavanagh, T. Tierney, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, G. Darouze, S. Menard, C. Kelly, L. Johnson, S. Devine, J. Bradley, S. Plante, A. Troster, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe Against (2) C. Curry, and D. Hill

That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. WHEREAS The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will host the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics event; AND WHEREAS the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is an annual run that engages law enforcement worldwide championing acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities. WHEREAS The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is to occur on Thursday, September 12, 2024. WHEREAS rolling street closures conducted by Ottawa Police on Elgin Street between Argyle Avenue to Wellington Street, Wellington Street between Elgin Street to Bank Street, Bank Street between Wellington Street to Argyle Avenue and Argyle Avenue between Bank Street to Elgin Street is required to be closed to accommodate the event; and WHEREAS the on-street event set-up will commence at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024, and the event will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024; and WHEREAS the event take-down will commence at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2024; WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets By-law (2001-260) prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Elgin Street between Argyle Avenue to Wellington Street, Wellington Street between Elgin Street

That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. WHEREAS The Orléans Ribfest & Poutine is an outdoor festival promoting traditional, gourmet, exotic and different worlds of ribs, poutine and street foods featuring multiple food vendors, musicians and a craft beer garden; and WHEREAS The Orléans Ribfest & Poutine is to occur on Friday, September 13, 2024, through Sunday, September 15, 2024; and WHEREAS Centrum Boulevard from Brisebois Crescent to Prestone Drive is required to be closed to accommodate the festival and on-street festival set-up; and WHEREAS the on-street festival set-up will commence at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024, and the festival will begin operation at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024; and WHEREAS the on-street festival take-down will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024, and continue until 12 p.m. noon on Monday, September 16, 2024; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets By-law (2001-260) prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Centrum Boulevard from Brisebois Crescent to Prestone Drive from 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024, to 12 p.m. noon on Monday, September 16, 2024, for the Orléans Ribfest & Poutine, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advis

That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. WHEREAS Byward Market District Authority will host the biannual Vegans Who Snack event; AND WHEREAS the Vegans Who Snack offers a mix of fresh produce and local vegan friendly food from businesses from Ottawa and surrounding area. This market also offers live music, entertainment, and a lively atmosphere, attracting locals and visitors alike. WHEREAS The Vegans Who Snack is to occur on Friday, September 6, 2024. WHEREAS Armstrong Street from Hamilton Avenue North to Parkdale Avenue and Hamilton Avenue North from Spencer Street to Wellington Street West is required to be closed to accommodate the market and setup; and WHEREAS the on-street market set-up will commence at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024, and the event will begin operation at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024; and WHEREAS the market take-down will commence at 10:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2024; WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets By-law (2001-260) prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Armstrong Street from Hamilton Avenue North to Parkdale Avenue and Hamilton Avenue North from Spencer Street to Wellington Street West from 2:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024 for the Vegans Who Snack, providing it meets the requi

WHEREAS an application for a heritage permit for demolition for the properties located at 227-229, 231-233 and 235-237 St. Patrick will come before Built Heritage Committee on September 10, 2024; and WHEREAS the fees in respect of this application are at issue and it is desirable that Council direction in respect of such fees be provided before the matter comes before Built Heritage Committee; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit the introduction of the following motion: WHEREAS the properties located at 227-229, 231-233 and 235-237 St. Patrick Street are designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act; and WHEREAS there is the prospect of litigation between the Applicant and the City respecting the matter of the demolition of the three properties; and WHEREAS the property owner has submitted applications to demolish all three buildings under the Ontario Heritage Act to be considered at the September 10, 2024 Built Heritage Committee through report ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0069; and WHEREAS these applications have been made as a means of resolving the ongoing issues on these properties between the City and the property owner; and WHEREAS the waiver of the required $42,909 will resolve the prospect of litigation; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the required application fees for these applications under the Ontario Heritage Act be waived.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to permit the Office of the City Clerk with sufficient time to complete the related work as part of the forthcoming 2022-2026 Mid-Term Governance Review report. WHEREAS City Departments have established a variety of Department-led Working Groups, which are ad-hoc advisory bodies established to provide input to staff on a variety of matters, and are typically composed of members of the public and staff; and WHEREAS at its meeting of July 12, 2023, Council considered the Advisory Body Review report and approved a Motion to refer the recommendations with respect to Department-led Working Groups to the Mid-Term Governance Review, and to establish a Sponsors Group of Members of Council to work with the City Clerk to review options for increasing accountability, transparency, and documentation requirements for Department-led Working Groups; and WHEREAS in August 2024, the City Clerk requested expressions of interest from Members of Council for the Council Sponsors Group; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council approve the appointment of the following Members to the Sponsors Group to review requirements for Department-led Working Groups: Mayor Sutcliffe or designate; Councillor Laine Johnson; Councillor Tim Tierney; Councillor Stephanie Plante; and Councillor Marty Carr.

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 4 September 2024.

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 4 September 2024 be adjourned.