City Council

WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2016, the Planning Act , as amended by Bill 73, the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 , requires that particular municipalities, including the City of Ottawa, appoint a Planning Advisory Committee (“PAC”) that includes at least one resident of the municipality who is neither an employee of the municipality nor a Member of Council, with the remaining elements of the PAC’s composition, as well as its mandate, left up to individual municipalities to determine how this Advisory Committee would be most effective; and WHEREAS Part I, Recommendations 7(b) and 7(c) within the 2014-2018 Mid-term Governance Review report (ACS2016-CCS-GEN-0024) proposed the establishment of a PAC for the City of Ottawa, including a recommended composition, mandate and Terms of Reference; and WHEREAS, on November 9, 2016, City Council considered the 2014-2018 Mid-term Governance Review report and approved Motion No. 41/3, which

WHEREAS Council’s next review and update of the Official Plan (OP), Transportation Master Plan (TMP) and Infrastructure Master Plan (IMP) will extend the City’s planning horizon beyond 2031; and WHEREAS the affordability model established within the current LRFP for Transit, which addresses priority projects for each phase of the 2013 TMP, will be updated as a matter of course in coordination with the next TMP update; and WHEREAS there is no light rail transit connection for Barrhaven planned within the affordable envelope to 2031; and WHEREAS the most recent census has demonstrated that Barrhaven is the fastest growing area of the city; and WHEREAS it is Official Plan policy to connect major residential areas with major employment, education and retail hubs and to ensure that the City’s investment in transit reflects the service needs of the community as a whole; and WHEREAS recent federal and provincial budgets have significantly increased the availability of transit infrastructure funding subsequent to the 2013 TMP analysis; and WHEREAS the TMP update will align with the next Official Plan review which will address growth patterns for employment and residential growth across the City, including Barrhaven; and WHEREAS the 2013 TMP already identifies the conversion of Southwest Transitway from bus rapid transit (BRT) to light rail transit (LRT) to connect Barrhaven to the Confederation Line as part of its Ultimate Network; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to f

WHEREAS Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit Project has established a proven dedication and commitment to providing affordable, efficient, and accessible transit services for residents living across the City of Ottawa network; and WHEREAS the Finance and Economic Development Committee have expanded the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project Council Recommendations to include an extension West to Moodie Drive in order to accommodate the rapidly growing transit demands of Ottawa’s western communities; and WHEREAS residents from Ottawa’s Stittsville and Kanata communities have expressed a clear interest in improved transit delivery and the most efficient Park and Rides to connect to LRT that service these communities are regularly brought to maximum capacity; and WHEREAS these are rapidly growing suburban communities which require convenient and effective transit options to ensure that the benefits and environmental sustainability of LRT can be granted to a larger percentage of Ottawa’s population; and WHEREAS the end of the Moodie extension would be an optimal location for a Park and Ride as it is in this area that traffic congestion is heightened in the A.M. rush hour and would provide commuters with the opportunity to utilize transit as an alternative while alleviating traffic congestion on Ottawa’s Highway 417; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to explore opportunities for a Park and Ride to be located at the Moodie Station with consultation among all the large landowners

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa and the City of Gatineau have recently strengthened their collaboration in the areas of tourism, economic development and transit coordination; WHEREAS both Mayor Watson and Gatineau Mayor Pedneaud-Jobin have identified the benefits of working more closely together on interprovincial transit coordination in advance of the opening of the Confederation Line; WHEREAS there is a benefit to Ottawa and Gatineau working together to understand each city’s short, medium and long-term rapid transit goals with a view to improving the transit experience for residents and visitors and increasing economic development and tourism opportunities; WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is working to significantly reduce the number of OC Transpo buses on surface streets by investing in the Confederation Line tunnel; WHEREAS hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors travel between both cities annually; WHEREAS approximately 60,000 commuters travel between Ottawa and Gatineau on a typical weekday; WHEREAS the demand for interprovincial transit trips is expected to increase by over 65% by 2031; WHEREAS both cities have indicated a desire to explore the potential future use of the Prince of Wales Bridge as a rapid transit corridor, which could significantly contribute to reducing the number of buses traveling in both directions between Ottawa and Gatineau while improving air quality, enhancing environmental outcomes and reducing commuter times for residents of both communities;

WHEREAS, during consideration of the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Implementation report on February 24, 2017, the Finance and Economic Development Committee directed staff to “investigate the installation of a washroom at Place d’Orléans Station and report back at the appropriate time; and WHEREAS staff has reviewed the transfer volumes and the cost of the installation of washrooms at the Place d’Orléans Station and determined that the transfer volumes will be higher than the stations at Bowesville, Bayview, Lincoln Fields and Trim, all of which will have public washroom facilities, and that the installation of public washrooms was anticipated in the original scope of the Stage 2 Confederation Line East expansion and can be accommodated within the current budget; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve that the functional design of the Confederation Line East Extension be amended to include public washrooms at Place d’Orléans Station, on the understanding that there will be no additional capital budget pressure resulting from this change.

WHEREAS the report entitled Brownfield Grant Program Application - 200, 230 and 260 Steamline Street ( ACS2017-PIE-PS-0008) names 1663321 Ontario Inc. as the registered owner of the aforementioned property ; and WHEREAS t he holding company has completed a transfer in ownership from 1663321 Ontario Inc. to 1384673 Ontario Inc. – a change that was not brought to the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department’s attention until after Finance and Economic Development Committee’s approval on February 24, 2017; and WHEREAS this transfer in ownership presents no implications with respect to the report’s recommendations and there are no other revisions required to the application; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all references to the registered owner of the subject property in report ACS2017-PIE-PS-0008 be amended to reflect 1384673 Ontario Inc.

WHEREAS Report ACS2017-PIE-PS-0030 (Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – Part of 300 Goulbourn Forced Road) recommends approval and adoption of an Official Plan Amendment and related Zoning By-law Amendment; and WHEREAS, following Planning Committee’s approval of the report on February 28, 2017, a technical discrepancy was identified which requires a correction to Recommendation 1 and the text of the associated Official Plan Amendment – specifically, that two small areas of the subject lands be designated General Urban Area and Urban Natural Feature to facilitate the proposed Zoning By-law amendment; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that: 1. Recommendation 1 a. be amended by adding the text, “and General Urban Area” immediately following the text, “Urban Natural Features” 2. Document 1 be amended as follows: a. Part A – The Preamble, 1. Purpose, be amended by adding the text, “and Urban Natural Features to General Urban Area” immediately following the text, “Urban Natural Features” b. Part B – The Amendment be amended as follows: i. Amend 2. Details of the Amendment, by adding the text, “and Urban Natural Features to General Urban Area” immediately following the text, “Urban Natural Features” ii. by replacing Schedule 1 with the attached Schedule; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to the Planning Act , Subsection 34(17) no further notice be given.

That the report from the City Clerk and Solicitor’s Office entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the Period Ending March 3, 2017”; Environment and Climate Protection Committee Report 13; Finance and Economic Development Committee Reports 21 and 22; Planning Committee Report 40; and Transportation Committee Report 21 be received and adopted as amended.

WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911; and WHEREAS in 1977, the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements; and WHEREAS every year thousands of events are held around the world to inspire, celebrate and honour women; and WHEREAS in 2017 Canada celebrates its 150th Anniversary, which is an opportunity to proudly recognize the outstanding leadership and contributions of women on a local, provincial, national and international scale; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council declare March 8, 2017, to be International Women’s Day in the City of Ottawa.

WHEREAS The Orleans Craft Beer Festival is an outdoor festival promoting local breweries, food vendors and musicians; and WHEREAS the Orleans Craft Beer Festival is to occur on Friday June 9, 2017 through Sunday June 11, 2017; 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 11:00am on Friday June 9, 2017 and the festival will begin operation at 1:00pm on Friday June 9, 2017; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets By-law (2001-260, as amended), Policy Annex D “Approval Criteria for Other Events Requiring Road Closures” approved by Council on July 11, 2001, prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; and WHEREAS Subsection 3(2) of Ontario Regulation 389/91, as amended under the Liquor Licence Act , provides that prescribed special occasions for the purposes of Special Occasion Permits (SOPs), include a public event designated by a municipal council as an event of municipal significance; and WHEREAS Council at its meeting of November 23, 2016, approved the definition of event of municipal significance as being a single or recurring special event, occurring on City or private property, which has a high economic and business benefit to the residents and communities of Ottawa and/or the National Capital Region that attracts local, national and international visitors and partici

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider the following motion to allow for the event to proceed on April 8, 2017 and the next Council meeting is not until April 12, 2017: WHEREAS Subsection 3(2) of Ontario Regulation 389/91, as amended under the Liquor Licence Act , provides that prescribed special occasions for the purposes of Special Occasion Permits (SOPs), include a public event designated by a municipal council as an event of municipal significance; and AND WHEREAS Council at its meeting of November 23, 2016, approved the definition of event of municipal significance as being a single or recurring special event, occurring on City or private property, which has a high economic and business benefit to the residents and communities of Ottawa and/or the National Capital Region that attracts local, national and international visitors and participants, as well as a wide range of media coverage; AND WHEREAS the SugarLumberFest on April 8, 2017 will see approximately 2500 guests throughout the day and approximately 450 events at any time; AND WHEREAS the SugarLumberFest will have significant economic and business benefit and will draw visitors from across the City to participate in many activities and given the potential media coverage; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council declare the SugarLumberFest an event of municipal significance for the purpose of the Special Occasion Permit submitted by the event organizer pursuant to Ontario Regulation 389/91 as amended.

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider the following motion to allow for the events to begin on March 21, 2017 and the next Council meeting is not until April 12, 2017: WHEREAS Subsection 3(2) of Ontario Regulation 389/91, as amended under the Liquor Licence Act , provides that prescribed special occasions for the purposes of Special Occasion Permits (SOPs), include a public event designated by a municipal council as an event of municipal significance; and AND WHEREAS Council at its meeting of November 23, 2016, approved the definition of event of municipal significance as being a single or recurring special event, occurring on City or private property, which has a high economic and business benefit to the residents and communities of Ottawa and/or the National Capital Region that attracts local, national and international visitors and participants, as well as a wide range of media coverage; AND WHEREAS the Ottawa Welcomes the World Events are hosting approximately 70 events, hosted by partners including embassies from many nations; AND WHEREAS Ottawa Welcomes the World Events will see approximately 500 guests at these events which run from March 21 to December 1, 2017; AND WHEREAS the Ottawa Welcomes the World Events will have significant economic and business benefit and will draw visitors from across the City and around the world to participate in these events; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council declare the Ottawa Welcomes the World events, events of municipa

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended, due to the timelines for the tender of the project, to consider the following motion: WHEREAS the approved 2017 Road Resurfacing Program (Project 908492) included the resurfacing of Prince of Wales Drive (480m N of Strandherd Drive to Hunt Club Road), estimated to cost $3.8 million; and WHEREAS preliminary engineering has revealed that this stretch of Prince of Wales requires rehabilitation rather than resurfacing, and that this rehabilitation cannot wait until Prince of Wales is widened; and WHEREAS staff has identified that $4.7 million in additional funding is required to undertake the road rehabilitation work; and WHEREAS Prince of Wales is a major north/south arterial road, and staff recommends completing the work in a single construction season given the major impact the extensive work required will have on the community and the flow-through traffic, and staff further recommends undertaking the construction in 2017 so that the 2018 program is not encumbered; and WHEREAS the Prince of Wales Road reconstruction project is set to immediately go out to tender and full funding authority is required for that tender; and WHEREAS Finance staff is currently in the process of preparing the capital closing report and is confident that this additional requirement can be accommodated this year through the capital closing and therefore recommends that the $4.7 million requirement to undertake this work in 2017 be funded from tax-supported deb

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 March 8, 2017.