Transportation Committee

That this item be submitted for consideration at the next meeting.

That the Transportation Committee waive the Rules of Procedure to approve the addition of the following item for consideration by the committee at today’s meeting, pursuant to subsection 84(3) of the procedure by-law (being by-law no. 2006-462), because of timeline constraints.

WHEREAS the ByWard Market Business Improvement Area (BIA) hosts an annual Oktoberfest celebration; and, WHEREAS the ByWard Market Oktoberfest celebration is of municipal importance as the event received provincial funding this year; and, WHEREAS many of the Oktoberfest activities will be happening outdoors on Clarence Street, including a main stage for performances; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Police Service have requested the closure of Clarence Street, from Dalhousie to Parent Street, from Thursday, October 17 th to Friday, October 18 th and Monday, October 21 st 2013, to increase the safety and security of the area; and, WHEREAS the 2001 Council-approved policy that supports the City of Ottawa Special Events By-Law 2001-260, as amended, states that no road closures be permitted on weekdays; THEREFORE be it resolved that the Transportation Committee recommend that Council waive Section 7 of Annex D to the 2001 Council-approved policy to approve the road closure for Clarence Street, from Dalhousie to Parent Street, from Thursday, October 17 th to Friday, October 18 th , 2013 and Monday, October 21 st 2013 for the Oktoberfest event. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this item rise to Council on 9 October 2013.

That the Transportation Committee waive the Rules of Procedure to consider this proposal, pursuant to subsection 84(3) of the procedure by-law (being by-law no. 2006-462), in order to provide City Council the time required to consider this motion prior to a scheduled November 5th event in Toronto as outlined in the attached correspondence.

That the Motion be amended to also forward the request to the provincial Minister of Transportation.