City Council

That the report from the Selection Panel, Ottawa Public Library Board entitled “Appointments to the Ottawa Public Library Board - 2022-2026”; the report from the Selection Panel, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority entitled “Appointments to Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority 2022-2026”, the report from the Selection Panel, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority entitled “Appointments to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority 2022-2026”, the report from the Selection Panel, South Nation Conservation entitled “Appointments to South Nation Conservation 2022-2026”, the report from Finance and Corporate Services Department and Transit Services Department entitled “Financial Update for Zero-Emissions Bus Program Funding”, Built Heritage Committee Report 1 and Planning and Housing Committee Report 1 be received and considered.

WHEREAS the report entitled, Financial Update for Zero-Emission Bus Program Funding (ACS2023-FSD-FIN-0001), is before Council for approval of funding authorities linked to the Infrastructure Canada Grant and Canada Infrastructure Bank loan agreement; and WHEREAS the 2022-2026 Transit Commission has not had an opportunity to debate nor ask staff questions about this program in an open and public forum; and WHEREAS the 2022 OLRT Public Inquiry states “Council and any other person or entity (such as the City of Ottawa’s Transit Commission) charged with project oversight must be able to exercise meaningful oversight of critical decisions made by city staff”; and WHEREAS the 2022 OLRT Public Inquiry further states “Public entities, and their representatives, should take care to ensure that the priorities they set for complex infrastructure projects are appropriately applied throughout the planning and implementation stages of the project”; and WHEREAS the 2022 OLRT Public Inquiry further states “Introducing new or untested project elements (including technology and workforce) increases project risk”; and WHEREAS the 2022 City of Ottawa Office of the Auditor General Sprint 2 report specifically defines that “the procurement processes for the charging infrastructure and associated equipment” is not within scope of the Auditor General report; and WHEREAS the 2022 City of Ottawa Office of the Auditor General Sprint 2 report Management Response highlights the heavy reliance on the Toro

WHEREAS as part of the 2022-2026 Council Governance Review report, Council on December 7, 2022, approved the mandates of the Standing Committees for the 2022-2026 Term of Council, and directed that the revised Terms of Reference to implement those mandates be submitted in draft form to each respective Committee at their first meeting in 2023 for consideration and recommendation to Council for approval; and WHEREAS as part of the Governance Report, Council approved the mandate of the Planning and Housing Committee (PHC), which includes additional housing matters as reflected in the proposed new name for the Committee; and WHEREAS Council also approved that the Community Services Committee (CSC) would have responsibility for matters related to housing policies and to the ongoing administration of emergency shelters, community housing and homelessness programs; and WHEREAS some Members have expressed an interest in better understanding the inter-relationship between the PHC and CSC Terms of Reference, and ensuring the language in both Terms of Reference have sufficient clarity; and WHEREAS staff in the Office of the City Clerk in coordination with Housing Services will be preparing the CSC Terms of Reference for consideration by that Committee in February, with the report rising to Council thereafter; and WHERAS the Planning and Housing Committee can continue to meet and consider its business under the authority of the mandate approved by Council in the Governance; THEREFORE BE

WHEREAS a temporary use parking lot has been proposed at 139 and 143 Balsam Street and 20 Larch Street for a period of one year, expiring on January 25, 2024; and WHEREAS the temporary use lot is proposed in association with 232 Preston Street (Preston Hardware) for use by its employees; and WHEREAS there is a desire to formalize restricting the use of the parking on this temporary use parking lot to Preston Hardware employees; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, with respect to report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0003, as revised, Council amend the proposed Zoning By-law, as contained in Document 4 of the report, by substituting sub-clause 2(c)(i) to Column V with the following text: “Additional parking, restricted to employees of Preston Hardware is permitted in a temporary use parking lot associated with 232 Preston Street (Preston Hardware) for a period of one year, expiring on January 25, 2024.” BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there be no further notice pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act .

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, to receive a briefing on the Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) - Legal Update and Litigation Overlay and Related Remedial Matters.

WHEREAS Rideau Transit Group (“RTG”) is a general partnership formed by ACS RTG Partner Inc, SNC RTG Partner Inc, and Ellis Don RTG Partner Inc. responsible for designing, building, financing, and maintaining of the City of Ottawa’s Confederation Line; and WHEREAS on December 19, 2012, Council approved the report entitled, “Design, Build, Finance and Maintenance of Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit (OLRT) Project” delegating authority to City Staff to execute a Project Agreement with RTG as the preferred proponent to build and maintain Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit System; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Project Agreement with the Rideau Transit Group (RTG) requires RTG to deliver a safe and reliable light rail transit system; and WHEREAS there have been significant issues with vehicle availability, station availability, and multiple failures across the system from the start of the service; and WHEREAS on March 9, 2020, Council approved a motion directing staff to issue a Notice of Default to RTG in accordance with the Project Agreement and ask for a remedial plan and schedule for remediation of the Defaults, and delegated the authority to the City Manager to take any other actions required under the Project Agreement to give effect to Council’s decision; and WHEREAS on October 13, 2021, Council directed staff to deliver a Notice of Dispute under the Project Agreement with respect to RTG Defaults, have the Defaults confirmed through the contractual dispute resolution process in the

WHEREAS Ottawa has seen encouraging growth in numerous retail categories this past year and continues to see a trend of online sales and exchanges; and WHEREAS an increasing number of police agencies in eastern Ontario and western Quebec including municipalities such as Pembroke and Gatineau are providing safer places for people to complete online exchanges or transactions with strangers; and WHEREAS these safe and neutral spaces are intended to prevent fraudulent transactions and increase resident safety that may occur in the context of purchases or exchanges from online sales; and WHEREAS while residents can carry out transactions in the public lobby of any Ottawa police station, there is not a dedicated space that is actively monitored or specific signage designating a safe space for this type of activity; and WHEREAS it has been suggested that there are police stations within Ottawa that may have the capacity to have designated safe exchange spaces: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council requests that the Ottawa Police Services Board explore the feasibility of piloting safe exchange areas or community safety zones at Ottawa Police Stations that would include 24/7 surveillance and dedicated signage for the residents of Ottawa; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Ottawa Police Services Board report back with their findings to Ottawa City Council by Q3 of 2023.

WHEREAS the City’s Commemorative Naming Policy, approved by Council on July 24, 2002, outlines the criteria and process for commemoratively naming municipal streets, parks and facilities (or parts thereof); 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, Babe McRae was a long-time resident and volunteer in the Village of Richmond, Ward 21, Rideau-Jock; and WHEREAS, Mr. McRae and his immediate family have been owners and operators of several local businesses since the 1950s, including the McRae General Store and the McRae Bros Laundromat, making him a well-known and respected resident of the Village of Richmond; and WHEREAS, Mr. McRae served as member of the Richmond District Lions Club and the Orange Lodge; and WHEREAS, Mr. McRae also served as a member of the Richmond Agricultural Society; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the park formally known as ‘Meynell Park’, located at 245 Meynell Rd, Richmond, ON K0A 2Z0, be renamed the “Babe McRae Park”; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate stand and plaque be installed displaying the name and including a brief history of Babe McRae’s contributions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the production and installation of the stand, plaque and subsequent event will be funded through the Councillor’s office.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion in advance of the Beacon Hill North Community Centre opening 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, Ray Kaluski has been an outstanding community leader in Beacon Hill in the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS, Ray Kaluski has been at the forefront, leading numerous initiatives to benefit the community over the past fifty years; and WHEREAS Ray has been a resident of Beacon Hill since 1973 and an active member of Annunciation of the Lord Church, spearheading and guiding the church building committee from 1981 until its construction, circa 1985, as well as leading the church choir and was also its organist from 1986 until 2011; and WHEREAS, Ray Kaluski ran the Beacon Hill North Quarterback Club from 1980 for nearly a decade; and WHEREAS, Ray was elected to the Beacon Hill North Community Association from 1980-2010, serving as President from 1984 until 2010; and WHEREAS, Ray Kaluski served on the 8th Gloucester Scouts executive board from 1982 until 1988; and WHEREAS, each Canada Day, Ray never misses an opportunity to show his fierce patriotism by proudly bringing his Parliament Hill, Peace Tower-flown flag to the Beacon Hill Community Associ

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion 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 Bob Rainboth, Captain, Ottawa Fire Services, has tirelessly volunteered throughout the City of Ottawa in many ways, including with the Rideau Canoe Club - 10 plus years, Hockey Eastern Ontario – coach, eight years, referee, four years; and WHEREAS Bob Rainboth has been an active member of the Ottawa Fire Services Band since the age of 16, is instrumental in raising funds for the Fallen Firefighter Memorial for both City of Ottawa and National ceremonies; gives selflessly of his time to arrange Ottawa Fire Services member funeral arrangements; and WHEREAS, Bob Rainboth has been at the forefront leading numerous initiatives to benefit the community, including, for the past twenty-five years, Parade Chairman, organizer, and integral part of the Orleans Santa’s Parade of Lights, an annual Christmas parade attended by 300,000 kids, young and young at heart, which raises money for charity, and provides gifts to those who would otherwise be unable to afford them; and WHEREAS, in his ‘spare time’, Bob works as a Consent and Capacity Board member, is a two-term Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion, in order to declare February 6th to 12th, 2023, National Health and Fitness Week in Ottawa. 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, including: an ongoing “Try It” campaign for City fitness membership programs, a series of “I Love to” programs to promote swimming, skating, soccer and other sports; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has previously offered a small 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 De

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order that the updated application deadline for the Police Services Board can be communicated as soon as possible; WHEREAS the City’s public member recruitment process recently closed, including recruitment for the public member of the Police Services Board; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Police Services Board (the “Board”) is legally responsible for providing governance and oversight to the Ottawa Police Service and for ensuring the provision of adequate and effective police services in the City of Ottawa under the authority of the Police Services Act (the “Act”); and WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 3/99 – Adequacy and Effectiveness of Police Services - is anticipated to be superseded by the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 which will impact the governance of the Board and require increased transparency and specific expertise; and WHEREAS on December 7, 2022, Council approved Motion 2022 03/21 directing that the recruitment process and advertisements for the Ottawa Police Services Board Public Member reflect that Council may recommend to the Board that this Public Member be appointed as Chair, and directing the Selection Panel to take the provisions of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 , when recommending the appointments to Councill; and WHEREAS the current description of the role of, and expectations for, the Public Members and Chair of the Ottawa Police Services Board should be updated so as

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in advance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day: WHEREAS antisemitism is a scourge on humanity and has no place in our city; and WHEREAS antisemitism has seen an alarming and significant increase in recent years, with data showing a 700 per cent increase in violent incidents of antisemitism across the country in 2021; and WHEREAS there have been several recent incidents of antisemitism in Ottawa, concerningly these incidents are even happening in our schools; and WHEREAS Jewish organizations and community members including the Jewish Federation of Ottawa have continued to sound the alarm about this disturbing rise of antisemitism in Ottawa and in Canada; and WHEREAS it is imperative that the City of Ottawa stand united in allyship with Jewish Ottawans against antisemitism; and WHEREAS Antisemitism is on the rise in Canada and around the world. Hatred has flourished in the digital age. It is, therefore, more important than ever that the horrors of the Holocaust – and lessons learned – remain present in the public consciousness, never to be repeated; and WHEREAS Ottawa’s largest school board recently voted unanimously to hire a Jewish Equity Coach to combat antisemitism in our schools: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa formally denounce antisemitism in the City of Ottawa; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council direct the City Manager and the Director of Human Resources to ensure tha

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 January 25, 2023.

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of January 25, 2023, be adjourned.