City Council

That the report from the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 4, Planning and Housing Committee Report 9, 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 May 10, 2023” be received and considered; and That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider Community Services Committee Report 3 due to the time sensitivity of the item contained in the report.

That the report from the Community Services Committee Report 3, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 4, Planning and Housing Committee Report 9, 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 May 10, 2023” be received and adopted as amended.

WHEREAS 2022 was the 25th anniversary of Retraite en action, a Franco-Ontarian Ottawan organization based out of Patro d’Ottawa, at 40 Cobourg Street, on land belonging to the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS Retraite en action celebrated its anniversary all year long by encouraging retirees and seniors to join various Patro d’Ottawa activities; and WHEREAS in order to leave a permanent tribute to its presence at Patro d’Ottawa, Retraite en action chose to plant a tree and install a commemorative plaque on the land for posterity’s sake; and WHEREAS the cost of the commemorative tree, planted in fall 2022, and the accompanying plaque will be paid for by Retraite en action; and WHEREAS Retraite en action plans to hold an event at 40 Cobourg Street to officially celebrate this commemoration in spring 2023; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the installation of a plaque at 40 Cobourg Street on land belonging to the City of Ottawa to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Retraite en action; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the plaque read “Retraite en action 25E ANNIVERSAIRE/25th ANNIVERSARY 1997 – 2022” in English and French.

WHEREAS the participation rates of Canadians engaging in healthy physical activities has declined, while inactivity and obesity continues to rise in Canada; and WHEREAS health and fitness ought to be promoted and embraced by Canadians of all ages and abilities; and WHEREAS many Canadian cities have taken up the annual challenge of encouraging and promoting physical activity, including Calgary, Saskatoon, Montréal and Victoria; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa offers a multitude of recreation and leisure programming and promotes active and healthy living through a number of initiatives; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has previously offered an incentive to residents to embrace physical activity and fitness by providing 2 for 1 public swimming at City-operated swimming pools and 2 for 1 admission at City-operated weight and cardio rooms in recognition of past National Health and Fitness Days; and WHEREAS Ottawa Public Health has indicated that staying active is a positive coping strategy to taking care of your mental health; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa Departments (Ottawa Public Health, Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department and others) work together on improving access to and encouraging physical activity for residents; and WHEREAS The City of Ottawa has launched a “Play Free” initiative for 2023 offering a selection of free drop-in programming for children and youth; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa wishes to encourage all residents to embrace physical activity a

WHEREAS the Ottawa Chinatown Business Improvement Area (BIA) will host the annual Ottawa Chinatown Night Market; and WHEREAS many of the Night Market activities will be happening outdoors on Somerset Street West between Bronson Avenue and Empress Street. Activities consist of multicultural performances and cultural food vendors; and WHEREAS the BIA has requested the closure of Somerset Street West from Bronson Avenue and Empress Street. The road closure will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 1 June 2023 and end at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, 5 June 2023; 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 Somerset Street West from Bronson Avenue and Empress Street. The road closure will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 1 June 2023, and end at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, 5 June 2023 for the Ottawa Chinatown Night Market; providing it meets the requirements, conditions, and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has declared a Climate and Housing Emergency; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is dealing with an expiring landfill; and WHEREAS the residents of our city produce 180,000 tonnes of garbage a year currently; and WHEREAS cities around the world, across our country, and even just outside our own municipal boundary have chosen to divert waste from landfill; and WHEREAS many of these cities are currently using various technologies such as, but not limited to, incineration and other waste diversion methods that convert waste to energy; and WHEREAS it is prudent for the City of Ottawa to address the long-term solid waste needs of our city that both benefit residents, taxpayers and the environment, and WHEREAS there are numerous examples of modern, efficient and environmentally friendly waste to energy technologies which reduce pollutants and which generate heat and electricity; and WHEREAS the City is in the midst of developing a Solid Waste Master Plan that will set the stage to move forward with how the City’s integrated waste management system will evolve over the next 30 years; and WHEREAS the selection of technology (or multiple technologies) to enhance and complement the City of Ottawa’s integrated waste management system will need to be grounded in fact and evidence; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff report back to Council as part of the Draft Solid Waste Master Plan in Q4 2023, on recommended technology (technologies) that are available, in active

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order that Council may convey its support for Bill 5 to the Province of Ontario in time for Second Reading in the Legislature, presently scheduled for May 30, 2023. WHEREAS on November 25, 2020, in response to two reports from the City of Ottawa Integrity Commissioner identifying issues of harassment at Ottawa City Hall, Ottawa City Council passed Motion 44/4 seeking revisions to the Municipal Act, 2001, that would provide for the vacating of the seat of a Member of Council who has been found on clear and convincing evidence to have committed serious misconduct, including any definitions necessary for the implementation of such a provision; and WHEREAS on August 10, 2022, Ottawa MPP Stephen Blais reintroduced Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022 , to amend the Municipal Act, 2001 and the City of Toronto Act, 2006 , to help stop harassment and abuse by local leaders; and WHEREAS Bill 5 passed First Reading on August 10, 2022; and WHEREAS on October 6, 2022, with Ottawa City Council’s support, the Mayor wrote to the Premier of Ontario in support of Bill 5, and asked that the Government of Ontario fast track the approval of the legislation and that a letter of support be sent to local MPPs, MPP Stephen Blais, the Premier, and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and WHEREAS on November 9, 2022, Ottawa City Council receiv

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will take place prior to the next regular City Council meeting. WHEREAS the Preston Street Business Improvement Area (BIA) will host the annual Italian Festival; and WHEREAS many of the Italian Festival activities will be happening outdoors on Preston Street between Carling Avenue and Somerset Street West, and the Ferrari Demonstration Zone will be taking place on Carling Avenue between Preston Street and Sherwood Drive. Activities consist of outdoor on-street patios, Italian car displays, and various other forms of entertainment; and WHEREAS the BIA has requested the closure of Preston Street from Carling Avenue to Somerset Street West. The road closure will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, 9 June 2023 and end at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, 12 June 2023. The road will re-open each morning at 1:00 a.m., and re-close at 9:00 a.m. each day; and WHEREAS the BIA has requested a single lane reduction in each direction on Carling Avenue from Preston Street to Sherwood Drive beginning at 2 a.m. on Friday, 9 June 2023 to make necessary preparations for the Ferrari Demonstration; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets By-law (2001-260) prohibits road closures and lane reductions before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Preston Street from Carling Avenue to Somerset Street West and single-lane reductions on Carling Avenue be

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion as Seniors’ month will begin prior to the next City Council meeting. WHEREAS Canadian demographics indicate that seniors are one of the fastest growing population groups in our communities; and WHEREAS according to the 2021 census from Statistics Canada, 172,150 persons aged 65 and over reside in the City of Ottawa, making up 16.9% of the total population and it is expected that by the year 2031, more than one in five residents living in Ottawa will be over the age of 65; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has benefited from the many tireless hours of volunteer work and leadership generously donated by local senior citizens; and WHEREAS senior citizens have helped to build our communities through active living, shared knowledge, and a diversity of experiences; and WHEREAS the month of June is recognized by the Province of Ontario as Seniors’ Month; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council declare June 2023 to be Seniors’ Month in the City of Ottawa.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order to appoint a Member of Council prior to the next meeting of the Rideau Valley Conservation Board of Directors; WHEREAS The City of Ottawa is currently eligible to appoint five members to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) Board of Directors, in accordance with the Conservation Authorities Act ; WHEREAS there is a pending vacancy on the Board that is required to be filled by a Member of Council; and WHEREAS the Office of the City Clerk circulated for expressions of interest from Members of Council, and Councillor Brown has expressed an interest in being appointed to the RVCA Board of Directors; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the appointment of Councillor David Brown to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion as the street art festival will take place prior to the next regular City Council meeting. WHEREAS Subsection 21(g) of the Ottawa Mural By-law (By-law No. 2022-304) states that a mural may not “exceed[s] a maximum sign face area equal to 100% of the exterior wall area on which [a] mural is located,” limiting murals to one wall of a property; and WHEREAS the Urban Art Collective has applied to the Mural Program of the City of Ottawa to facilitate the painting of a mural as a part of a community street art festival beginning on May 27th, 2023; and WHEREAS the event brings together more than twenty local artists contributing to a vibrant and collaborative street art project in Kitchissippi and Ottawa as a whole; and WHEREAS the Urban Art Collective’s application seeks to paint on four (4) walls of the building for which the mural application is submitted; and WHEREAS, upon preliminary review, the application for a mural permit for this property appears to meet the other requirements under the by-law and the Ward Councillor is supportive; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve an exemption to the Ottawa Mural By-law for the application submitted by the Urban Art Collective to allow for murals to be painted on all four (4) external walls of the building for which the application has been submitted (1088 Somerset Street West); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicants will otherwise adhere to the

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2023 - 227 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189 respecting the licensing and regulation of Tow Service Operators, Tow Truck Drivers and Vehicle Storage Facility Operators. 2023 - 228 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 - 229 A by-law of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes. 2023 - 230 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate Right of Way patios on City highways and to repeal By-law No. 2023-175. 2023 - 231 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2019-397, designating community safety zones throughout the City of Ottawa. 2023 - 232 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close an untraveled portion of Innes Road in the City of Ottawa. 2023 - 233 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the Crabtree House, 559 Lang’s Road, to be of cultural heritage value or interest. 2023 - 234 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 180 Main Street. 2023 - 235 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2504 White Street. 2023 - 236 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of la

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 24 May 2023.

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 24 May 2023 be adjourned.