The Ottawa Record

City Council

July 6, 2022

What was decided (27 motions)

21 carried, 6 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Board of Health Reports 13 and 13A(In Camera); Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee report 32, Built Heritage Sub-Committee report 28A; Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management report 24, Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management and Agriculture Rural And Rural Affairs Committee Joint Report 1; Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 40, Planning Committee Report 64, Transportation Committee report 30 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 June 22, 2022”be received and considered.
Moved by Councillor C. Curry, seconded by Councillor J. Leiper
Carried
WHERAS the Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management approved Motion EPWWM 2022-25/01 from Councillor Menard regarding a review of the Idling Control By-law (2007-266 as amended), and
Moved by Councillor S. Menard, seconded by Councillor K. Egli
Referred
BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of By-law Services and Director of Fleet Services be directed to work with other relevant City departments to ensure that anti-idling awareness information is provided on an annual basis to all staff operating City vehicles, including but not limited to City Fleet, Emergency and Protective Services and OC Transpo vehicles.
Moved by Councillor R. Brockington, seconded by Councillor R. King
Carried
WHEREAS at its meeting of June 27, 2022, Joint Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management and Agricultural and Rural Affairs
Moved by Councillor S. Moffatt, seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry
Deferred
WHEREAS residents owning properties adjacent to road side ditches should be aware of applicable by-laws and the Ditch Alteration Policy; and WHEREAS residents should also be aware of their responsibilities for maintaining the road side ditch adjacent to their property; and WHEREAS Planning Services incorporates standard conditions for Notices to Purchasers in subdivision agreements through the development review process; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, with respect to report ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0001, for new agreements for plans of subdivision with road side ditches that Planning Services include a new standard condition in Schedule “E” - Notices to Purchasers to inform future purchasers of the following: Applicable by-laws; The Ditch Alteration Policy; and The property owner’s responsibilities regarding maintaining, replacing or adding a new private approach to the property including any culverts and road side ditches.
Moved by Councillor G. Darouze, seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry
Carried
WHEREAS at a Joint Meeting of the Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management (SCEPWWM) and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) considered an update to the Ditch Alteration Policy on June 27, 2022; and WHEREAS delegations and councillors identified several additional areas of concern, including operational maintenance, that could be further reviewed; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council approve the establishment of a Ditch Alteration and Maintenance Sponsors Group to act as a sounding board and to work with staff to oversee the implementation of the Ditch Alteration Policy, including a public consultation and education plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Sponsors Group be comprised of the chairs of the Transportation, ARAC and SCEPWWM committees and up to three (3) members of Council at large; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Office of the City Clerk circulate a request for interest for participation in the sponsors group within the next two weeks, with the intent of appointing members to the sponsors group at the next regular Council meeting; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a timeline with key milestones be identified when the terms of reference for the Sponsors Group are created; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Sponsors Group be included as part of the review of Council Sponsors Groups in the 2018-2022 Term of Council Governance Review.
Moved by Councillor C. Kitts, seconded by Councillor R. Brockington
Carried
WHEREAS The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the Ottawa International Airport, with a significant decline in passenger volumes, loss of non-stop destinations, reduction in PILT payments to the City, and suspension or cancellation of development projects that would have increased employment and brought new aviation-related businesses to Ottawa; WHEREAS Section 5.2.5 of the City of Ottawa Official Plan, and Section 11 of the new Official Plan, adopted by Council in October 2021, both contemplate the preparation of Community Improvement Plans for designated Community Improvement Project Areas; WHEREAS Section 7 of the new City of Ottawa Official Plan identifies the Ottawa International Airport as a “Special Economic District” and vital economic generator and contributor to future economic growth and prosperity; WHEREAS Staff propose a Community Improvement Plan to support the Ottawa International Airport’s recovery and future growth, job creation and resiliency by stimulating private sector investment and development to bring broad economic benefits to the local economy; WHEREAS on June 28, 2022, the Finance and Economic Development Committee recommended the designation of the Ottawa International Airport Community Improvement Project Area and the adoption of a By-law to create the Ottawa International Airport Community Improvement Plan Program (YOW CIP); WHEREAS Section 5 of Document 2 of report ACS2022-PIE-EDP-0002 sets out the eligibility criteria for YOW CIP
Moved by Councillor L. Dudas, seconded by Councillor C. Curry
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that that the formal adoption of the two by-laws in respect of the Airport Community Improvement Plan only take place after an agreement has been executed by the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport Authority and the City providing for the preservation of the Red Pine Plantation located at 1000 Airport Parkway Private/400 Hunt Club. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such agreement be in a form and content satisfactory to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development and the City Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor R. Brockington, seconded by Councillor D. Deans
Lost
C.A. Meehan WHEREAS staff recommend approval of a Zoning By-law amendment (ZBA) and Official Plan amendment (OPA) for 1452, 1460, 1470 Hunt Club Road and 1525, 1531 and 1545 Sieveright Avenue; WHEREAS a Future Land Use Study (FLUS) was required as per the South Keys to Blossom Park, Bank Street Secondary Plan; WHEREAS a FLUS was prepared by the applicant; WHEREAS some members of the community have expressed concerns that the public participation in the FLUS was limited; WHEREAS the OPA only redesignates 1470 Hunt Club Road and 1525 and 1531 Sieveright Avenue; WHEREAS the remaining properties within the Future Land Use Study designation (1501, 1517, 1521 Sieveright Avenue) are still subject to proceeding with a FLUS; THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT, with respect to report ACS2022-PIE-PS-0070, Council direct Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development staff to consider a review of the adjacent sites in its work plan for the next term of Council with the objective of establishing land use designations through City-initiated Amendments to the Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law, involving consultation with the affected property owners and surrounding communities, and that the FLUS prepared for the Larga Baffin application not be relied on for that work.
Moved by Councillor D. Deans
Carried
WHEREAS Planning Committee recommended that Council issue a notice of Intention to Designate 501 Cole Avenue on June 24, 2022; and WHEREAS the Heritage Survey Form outlines the staff research on a property and is intended to be an iterative document; WHEREAS, since the June 24, 2022, Planning Committee meeting, additional research revealed more detailed historic information about the house and; WHEREAS staff have updated the Heritage Survey Form accordingly; WHEREAS the revised document does not affect the intent of the report’s recommendation. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, with respect to report ACS2022-PIE-RHU-0028, Council replace Document 3 with the revised Document 3 that is on file with the Office of the City Clerk.
Moved by Councillor J. Leiper, seconded by Councillor G. Gower
Carried
WHEREAS report ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0007 proposes updates to the City of Ottawa’s Building By-law; and WHEREAS Staff support keeping requirements of Section 28 of the Building By-law as is at this time; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT with respect to report ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0007, Council amend the proposed by-law by deleting the proposed amendments to Section 28 of the Building By-law, as contained in Document 1 on page 12 of the report.
Moved by Councillor G. Gower, seconded by Councillor S. Moffatt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that Council resolve In Camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2021-24), Subsections 13(1)(d), labour relations or employee negotiations and Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to the Collective Agreements with Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5500, (“CUPE 5500”) (Reporting out date: upon Council approval); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the consideration by Council of any motions and recommendations regarding the In Camera matters described in this motion be in open session
Moved by Councillor C. Curry, seconded by Councillor J. Leiper
Carried
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa (the City) and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 55500 have committed to working collaboratively to resolve issues of mutual concern in the workplace; and WHEREAS the collective agreements between the City and CUPE 5500 expired on March 31, 2021; and WHEREAS the bargaining teams for the City and CUPE 5500 have been in negotiations in an effort to renew the collective agreements on mutually-agreeable terms; and WHEREAS the City and CUPE 5500 bargaining teams reached tentative agreements on June 29,2022, subject to ratification by the CUPE 5500 membership and City Council; and WHEREAS CUPE 5500 has ratified the tentative agreements; and WHEREAS the tentative agreements are affordable and fair to taxpayers and our employees; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council ratify the tentative agreements reached with CUPE Local 5500; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms of the tentative agreement be made public.
Moved by Councillor A. Hubley, seconded by Councillor J. Cloutier
Carried
That the Board of Health Reports 13 and 13A (In Camera); Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee report 32, Built Heritage Sub-Committee report 28A; Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management report 24, Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management and Agriculture Rural And Rural Affairs Committee Joint Report 1; Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 40, Planning Committee Report 64, Transportation Committee report 30 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 June 22, 2022” be received and adopted as amended.
Moved by Councillor C. Curry, seconded by Councillor J. Leiper
Carried
WHEREAS on July 24, 2002, City Council approved, as amended, 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 In 1987, Dovercourt Recreation Association took on the management role of the new Dovercourt Recreation Centre, through a service agreement with the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS John Rapp joined Dovercourt as Executive Director in 1992; and WHEREAS John believed that the Dovercourt Recreation Centre is a model for future community and recreation centres, as Community partnerships play a large role in enhancing and augmenting programs and services; and WHEREAS John worked tireless to develop programs and services to meet community needs and to bring innovation and inclusivity to Dovercourt’s programs and services; and WHEREAS After 30 years at the helm, John Rapp recently retired as Executive Director of Dovercourt Recreation Centre; and WHEREAS on May 29, 2022, Dovercourt Recreation Centre recognized Mr. Rapp’s contribution by announcing their intent to rename the Dovercourt Pool, the “John Rapp Pool”; and WHEREAS the City recognizes the extensive contributions John has made to his community and to the people of Ottawa and wishes to formalize the naming though the Council approved Commemorative Naming program; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Dovercourt Pool, located at
Moved by Councillor J. Leiper, seconded by Councillor T. Kavanagh
Carried
WHEREAS Recreation, Cultural, and Facility Services are working on redevelopment plans for Bingham Park; and WHEREAS The Community and Ward 12 Councillor are planning a significant park renewal investment through CIL for Bingham park; and WHEREAS The utility boxes, in the park, which is the road ROW have increased over the last number of year, which is not desirable as Rideau-Vanier is the community with the least park space in all wards in Ottawa; and WHEREAS there are a number of existing utility pedestals clustered along the Cathcart Street right of way adjacent to the park near the corner of Cathcart Street and Dalhousie Street; and WHEREAS there is a desire to improve the aesthetics of this section of Cathcart Street by limiting the future potential for more utility pedestals; and WHEREAS Cash in Lieu of Parkland funds seek to improve parks in Ottawa and need Council approval to be spend for such initiative; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to initiate the statutory process to close that portion of Cathcart Street (Dalhousie St.-Gilberte Paquette Ave.) between the inside edge of the sidewalk and the existing limits of Bingham Park encompassing the existing utility pedestals; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this road closure planning application, as it is a benefit to the park, to be funded through Ward 12’s Cash in Lieu of Parkland in the amount of $6,000.
Moved by Councillor M. Fleury, seconded by Councillor R. King
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, to ensure that the project design and consultation process is able to proceed in a timely manner. WHEREAS the Corkery Community Building in Ward 5 been identified for an expansion in order to better serve the recreation and community needs of the area; and WHEREAS an expansion of the Building has been designed in consultation with the community to add 4,000 square feet of new space to the existing 1,400 square foot facility; and WHEREAS as the expansion project will include a large multi-purpose main hall, a new modern kitchen, a meeting room and accessible washrooms that will significantly improve the ability of the facility to host children’s programs, community events and to support activities in the adjacent park; and; WHEREAS Council allocated $2,563,000 in funds to the project; and WHEREAS the project is included in the 2019 Development Charges Background study; and WHEREAS the Corkery Community Association has raised $100,000 and City Council approve a matching $100,000 from Community Partnership Major Capital program towards this project; and WHEREAS total available funding for this project is currently $2.541 million; and WHEREAS the City is experiencing rising construction costs evidenced by some project tenders closing higher than anticipated; due construction inflation, material shortages, and shortages of skilled labour; and WHEREAS the project was recently tendered and closed approximatel
Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry, seconded by Councillor L. Dudas
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion, in order to necessitate and ensure timely access to funding by the Boys and Girls Club at the last City Council meeting of July 6th and before the summer legislative break and potential “lame duck” period; WHEREAS the Government of Canada in 2020 created the new “COVID-19 Resilience” funding stream under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), to support, in partnership with provinces and territories, the pandemic response and economic recovery; and WHEREAS the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa was a successful applicant of the “COVID-19 Resilience” funding stream under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) and confirmed receipt of up to $5 million dollars in funding; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has a successful partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa for a youth services facility on a leased portion of 1770 Heatherington Road that is currently in the final stages of construction; and WHEREAS the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa has not received confirmation from the Province of Ontario if a final portion of their costs will be covered through the “COVID-19 Resilience” funding stream under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP); and WHEREAS any shortfall in capital funding for the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa youth services facility on a leased portion of 1770 Heatherington could result in the loss of programming and social resources for the communi
Moved by Councillor D. Deans, seconded by Councillor R. Brockington
Deferred
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion, in order to necessitate and ensure timely access to funding by the Ottawa Food Bank at the last City Council meeting of July 6th and before the summer legislative break and potential “lame duck” period; WHEREAS the Ottawa Food Bank are planning to move from its Michael Street Location to Bantree Road to increase their square footage in order to the accommodate the rise in people needing access to the food bank and improve its service offerings; and WHEREAS the additional square footage will provide expanded services within the City as demand has grown overtime. Due to the pandemic and record level consumer inflation, the Ottawa Food Bank is under enormous strain to meet the needs of the community and with rising inflation and housing costs, the number of food bank users are expected to continue to increase; and WHEREAS Development charges are to be imposed on this building permit and currently remain payable for the new gross floor area . Paying development charges would divert funding from providing services to those in need; and WHEREAS the July 6, 2022 City Council meeting is the last available Council meeting prior to the lame duck period; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED City Council authorize a grant in the amount of $91,908.88, in respect of the
Moved by Councillor J. Cloutier, seconded by Councillor M. Luloff
Deferred
That the Rules of Procedure be Suspended to consider the following motion order to allow the property owner to proceed with demolition in a timely manner and address community safety concerns. WHEREAS the building at 973 Wellington Street W is not occupied, and there has been an increased concern with trespassing, criminal activity at the site of the vacant commercial properties at 969, 973 and 979 Wellington Street W; WHEREAS demolition permits are being issued for the adjacent commercial properties at 969, and 979 Wellington Street W; and WHEREAS the commercial property at 973 Wellington Street W formerly contained a residential property that is no longer habitable, making it subject to Demolition Control; and WHEREAS there is currently no building permit application for a replacement building; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve demolition control for the existing building on the property subject to the following conditions; That the property Owner provide grass and sod landscaping if above-grade construction does not begin within one (1) calendar year; and that said landscaping be maintained by the property Owner; in the interim, landscaping can be gravel and owners must maintain the property in accordance with the Property Standards By-law That the property Owner be required to fence around the demolished commercial properties at 969, 973 and 979 Wellington Street West, with a privacy fence in the north portion of the site to the benefit of the rear residential
Moved by Councillor J. Leiper, seconded by Councillor R. Brockington
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to the short timeline for organizing the subject event. WHEREAS the Village of Kars celebrates its 200th Anniversary in 2022; and WHEREAS the Kars Community Association seeks funding toward a special one-day event for all ages to celebrate this Bicentennial; and WHEREAS the celebration will support the Thriving Communities priority under the City’s 2019 – 2022 Term of Council Priorities; and WHEREAS the City, subject to the terms and conditions of a Contribution Agreement, wishes to support the event; and WHEREAS section 107(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes municipalities to make grants for any purpose that council considers to be in the interests of the municipality; and WHEREAS the Rural Affairs Office has sufficient funds in its rural grants budget to provide $5000 (five thousand dollars) toward the event, in addition to current and anticipated commitments. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the Director of Economic Development and Long-Range Planning to negotiate and sign a Contribution Agreement with the Kars Community Association for no greater than $5000 (five thousand dollars) to support the community celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Village of Kars.
Moved by Councillor S. Moffatt, seconded by Councillor T. Tierney
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion, in order to permit the consideration of this item before the end of this term of Council WHEREAS the lands identified by PIN 04440009 consist of a vacant severed lot that was granted by Goulbourn Township in 1992; AND WHEREAS, relief from Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2008-250 is now required to allow for the construction of a single residence on the lot because lands are within 150 metres of lands zoned MR1; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a report by October 2022 to Council, through Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee, to provide an Exception to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as amended, and allow for the construction of a single residence at the property identified by PIN 04440009 in keeping with the 1992 decision by the former Goulbourn Township.
Moved by Councillor S. Moffatt, seconded by Councillor T. Tierney
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion as it is the last Council meeting before the summer legislative break. WHEREAS on July 24, 2002, City Council approved, as amended, 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 Anne Robison, two-term former Rideau Township Councillor between 1991-1997, represented the Manotick Ward on the Township of Rideau Council; and WHEREAS Anne has been an active volunteer in the Village, becoming the first President of the Manotick Culture, Parks and Recreation Association (MCPRA), established in the late 90’s; and WHEREAS Anne has been in the forefront leading numerous initiatives to benefit the community, including fundraising for the Manotick Cooperative Nursery School, supporting the acquisition of public lands, developing recreational bike and walking routes, leading 600 volunteers in planting more than 1,000 trees in 25 parks, securing funding for the Manotick Arena Mural, planning numerous community events, raising funds for the Manotick Community Centre Expansion; and WHEREAS most recently, Anne has been leading the group tasked with supporting the Manotick Centennial Park Enhancement Project, which will provide the community with a brand-new Skate Park and Pump Track; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Long
Moved by Councillor S. Moffatt, seconded by Councillor T. Tierney
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion as this is the last Council meeting prior to the summer legislative break WHEREAS on July 24, 2002, City Council approved, as amended, 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 Gailea Momolu was raised in the Beacon Hill-Cyrville area of Ottawa; and WHEREAS Gailea Momolu began his skateboarding career in the Beacon Hill-Cyrville Ward in Ottawa; and WHEREAS Gailea Momolu made a successful career in professional skateboarding in Canada and the United States; and WHEREAS in 2002, Gailea Momolu was the first Black Canadian skateboarder to have their own pro skateboard made; and WHEREAS in 2020, Gailea Momolu was named a pioneer in Black skateboarding by Thrasher Magazine; and WHEREAS Gailea Momolu has been commended for his career in skateboarding and his influence on skateboarding culture, particularly for Black and Canadian skateboarders; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is in support of celebrating diversity and inclusivity in our communities; and WHEREAS Gailea Momolu is a Black African-Canadian skateboarder who is celebrated by his community; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Skateboard Association (OSA), recognizes the impact Gailea Momolu has made on both this community and skateboarders across Canada; and W
Moved by Councillor T. Tierney, seconded by Councillor M. Luloff
Carried
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has declared a Climate Emergency; and WHEREAS the new Official Plan calls for an ambitious target of 40 per cent of land to be covered by trees, and as of 2017 only 31 per cent of land was covered by trees; and WHEREAS Private Property makes up 40 per cent of land in Ottawa and are identified in the Urban Forest Management Plan as a significant opportunity for urban forest enhancement; and WHEREAS following the 2018 and 2019 tornadoes, the City worked with Tree Canada to initiate the Operation ReLeaf program for the replacement planting of trees on private property; and WHEREAS the May derecho damaged thousands of trees across the City many on private property resulting in a significant loss to our urban canopy; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff report back to Council in Q2 of 2023, on options to support adding trees on private property for a limited period of time, to allow residents to replace trees on private property that were
Moved by Councillor L. Dudas, seconded by Councillor C. Curry
Lost
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 6 July 2022.
Moved by Councillor C. Curry, seconded by Councillor J. Leiper
Carried
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 6 July 2022 be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor C. Curry, seconded by Councillor J. Leiper
Carried

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