City Council

That the report from the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation entitled “Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC)”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 14; Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 15: Transit Commission and Light Rail Sub-Committee Joint Report 2 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 29, 2024” be received and considered.

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 in order to receive a briefing related to the in camera item with respect to Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates.

That the report from the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation entitled “Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC)”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 4; Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 15; Transit Commission and Light Rail Sub-Committee Joint Report 2 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 29, 2024” be received and adopted as amended.

WHEREAS Centretown Community Health Centre will host the Centretown Community Health Centre 55th Anniversary Street Party event; AND WHEREAS the Centretown Community Health Centre 55th Anniversary Street Party offers a food truck, games and activities for kids and seating to chat. WHEREAS The Centretown Community Health Centre 55th Anniversary Street Party is to occur on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. WHEREAS Cooper Street between Kent Street and Bank Street is required to be closed to accommodate the event and setup; and WHEREAS the on-street event set-up will commence at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, and the event will begin operation at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024; and WHEREAS the event take-down will commence at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024; 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 Cooper Street between Kent Street and Bank Street from 2:00 p.m.to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 for the Centretown Community Health Centre 55th Anniversary Street Party, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

WHEREAS Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group will host the annual After-School Block Party event; WHEREAS the After-School Block Party offers carnival games and a couple inflatable attractions (bounce castle). Event is an end of school year party for the after-school program; and WHEREAS The After-School Block Party is to occur on Wednesday, June 19, 2024; and WHEREAS Lyon Street between Third Avenue to Second Avenue is required to be closed to accommodate the event and setup; and WHEREAS the on-street event set-up will commence at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, and the event will begin operation at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024; and WHEREAS the event take-down will commence at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2024; 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 Lyon Street between Third Avenue to Second Avenue from 2:00 p.m.to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 for the After-School Block Party, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

WHEREAS Glebe Montessori School will host the annual Glebe Montessori School End of Year BBQ 2024 event; and WHEREAS the Glebe Montessori School End of Year BBQ 2024 offers games, kids’ activities, and a on street BBQ. Event is an end of the school year party; and WHEREAS The Glebe Montessori School End of Year BBQ 2024 is to occur on Thursday, June 20, 2024; and WHEREAS Lyon Street South between Glebe Avenue and First Avenue is required to be closed to accommodate the event and setup; and WHEREAS the on-street event set-up will commence at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, and the event will begin operation at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024; and WHEREAS the event take-down will commence at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024; 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 Lyon Street South between Glebe Avenue and First Avenue from 11:00 a.m.to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024 for the Glebe Montessori School End of Year BBQ 2024, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. WHEREAS Algonquin College will host the Algonquin College Graduation event at the Canadian Tire Centre; and WHEREAS the main parking areas for events at Canadian Tire Centre are directly across Frank Finnigan Way and entry is normally made across the roadway; and WHEREAS The Algonquin College Graduation is to occur on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 through Friday, June 21, 2024; and WHEREAS Frank Finnigan Way from Cyclone Taylor Boulevard to Palladium Drive is required to be closed to accommodate safe and expeditious entry to the event; and WHEREAS the road closure will commence each day at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Thursday, June 20, 2024, and Friday, June 21, 2024; and WHEREAS the road closure will commence at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024; 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 Frank Finnigan Way from Cyclone Taylor Boulevard to Palladium Drive each day from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Thursday, June 20, 2024 and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, for the Algonquin College Graduation providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Traffic Serv

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. 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. 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 3:00 p.m. on Friday, 14 June 2024 and end at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, 17 June 2024. 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 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. The Preston Street road closure will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, 14 June 2024 and end at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, 17 June 2024 with nightly re-openings; providing the event meets the requirements, conditions, and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

WHEREAS the National Capital Commission is undertaking due diligence with a potential Lessee (Live Nation Canada) that requires a time sensitive response from the City; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure Be Suspended to permit the introduction of the following motion; WHEREAS City Council has directed through its approval of the Nightlife Economy Action Plan (Recommendation 10) to identify opportunities to support the establishment of new mid-size venues for events and live music; AND WHEREAS the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan, City Strategic Plan, and ByWard Market Public Realm Plan prioritize the revitalization of downtown and the ByWard Market; AND WHEREAS the National Capital Commission is under contract with Live Nation Canada to establish a new 2500 seat performance venue at 47-57 Rideau Street; AND WHEREAS as part of the operations of the proposed venue, Live Nation Canada requires exclusive loading space to facilitate site logistics and have identified a portion of the paid parking area within George Street (9 parking spaces) that abuts the proposed performance venue as the desirable location; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the surface of the right of way described as being part of George Street containing an area of approximately 434.1 square metres and shown on Schedule A be closed; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff be directed to bring forward the appropriate road closure by-law once confirmation is received that the National Cap

WHEREAS allowing dogs to swim in certain city-run wading pools at the end of the day, typically while the pools are being drained and humans are no longer using the pools, has been a popular and well-received initiative that has primarily been shared locally; and WHEREAS Ottawa Public Health has reviewed this activity from a public health perspective and advised on appropriate restrictions; and WHEREAS certain parks have faced opposition to dog-only swimming in the past, and a formalized approach would provide clarity to residents in terms of designated end-of-day opportunities at locations for such activities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to compile and post on Ottawa.ca an official list of wading pools allowing for dog-only swims during the drain period at each site, with information also being posted at each wading offering the service and provided to Councillor’s offices, starting this summer 2024; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, similar to the City’s current practice at Bearbrook deep water outdoor pool to allow for a dog-only swims at the end of the last day of the summer operating season, staff be directed to explore opportunities to expand this practice to additional outdoor deep water pools without reducing services to clients or incurring significant additional costs; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this be proposed as a pilot for two years, with a review and report back to Community Services Committee at the end of the 2026 season to assess its

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 12 June 2024.

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 12 June 2024 be adjourned.