The Ottawa Record

City Council

January 30, 2019

What was decided (13 motions)

10 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

BE IT RESOLVED t hat the Mayor’s remarks given at the City Council meeting on January 30, 2019 be appended to the Minutes of today’s Council meeting. [1]
Moved by Councillor L. Dudas, seconded by Councillor M. Luloff
Carried
That the report from the City Clerk and Solicitor entitled “Declaration of Vacant Office on Council - Ward 13 (Rideau-Rockcliffe) and Related Matters ”; the report from the Selection Panel, Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Appointments – Ottawa Board of Health”; the report from the Selection Panel, Ottawa Public Library Board entitled “Appointments to the Ottawa Public Library Board”; the report from the Selection Panel, Transit Commission entitled “ Appointments to the Transit Commission ”; and Planning Committee Report 1 be received and considered.
Moved by Councillor S. Blais, seconded by Councillor J. Leiper
Carried
That the appointment of Michael Olsen be
Moved by Councillor S. Menard, seconded by Councillor J. Leiper
Referred
That the question be now put on the report recommendations.
Moved by Councillor J. Harder, seconded by Councillor A. Hubley
Carried
Planning Committee considered a report with respect to a proposed rezoning of 180 Island Park Drive; and Whereas the staff recommendation for the rezoning was
Moved by Councillor J. Leiper, seconded by Mayor J. Watson Whereas
Lost
That the report from the City Clerk and Solicitor entitled “ Declaration of Vacant Office on Council - Ward 13 (Rideau-Rockcliffe) and Related Matters ”; the report from the Selection Panel, Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Appointments – Ottawa Board of Health”; the report from the Selection Panel, Ottawa Public Library Board entitled “Appointments to the Ottawa Public Library Board”; the report from the Selection Panel, Transit Commission entitled “ Appointments to the Transit Commission ” ; and Planning Committee Report 1 be received and adopted as amended.
Moved by Councillor S. Blais, seconded by Councillor J. Leiper
Carried
WHEREAS Alta Vista is home to two properties owned by the Government of Canada, the Federal Study Centre located at 1495 Heron Road and an undeveloped property at 530 Tremblay Road; and WHEREAS the Federal Study Centre, approximately 17 acres in size, is located on the north side of Heron Road abutting City-owned green spaces and the homes in Guildwood Estates; and WHEREAS the Government of Canada’s property on Tremblay Road, approximately 26 acres in size, is located on the south side of Tremblay Road at the intersection of St-Laurent Boulevard and abuts the homes in Eastway Gardens; and WHEREAS the Federal Study Centre pavilions are currently vacant and being prepared for disposal; and WHEREAS the Tremblay Road lands are vacant and have significant potential for intensification due to the size and location of the site; and WHEREAS the federal government’s intent is to transfer the Federal Study Centre to Canada Lands Company for redevelopment (a federal Crown corporation mandated to manage real estate and property redevelopment); and WHEREAS the Government of Canada, through the Canada Lands Company, has already sold a portion of the Tremblay Road site to a private developer; and WHEREAS the community is seeking consultation and a better understanding of how the sale fits with the overall federal vision for the Tremblay Road site through a transparent master planning process, and a chance to provide input into future plans for the site as well as the Federal Study Centre si
Moved by Councillor J. Cloutier, seconded by Councillor J. Harder
Carried
WHEREAS the Terms of Reference for the Environment and Climate Protection Committee states that its responsibilities include “providing guidance and direction on all issues relating to environmental services, community sustainability, stormwater management, solid waste management, utilities/water and wastewater, water pollution control, urban forestry, and open spaces”; and WHEREAS Climate Protection was a 2014-2018 Term of Council priority and its broad mandate had implications for more than just one committee; and WHEREAS the Committee’s name does not reference the specific responsibilities in the Terms of Reference regarding Water and Wastewater as well as Solid Waste; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Environment and Climate Protection Committee be renamed the Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Climate Impact lens be considered for the template for all Standing Committee reports and that this consideration be
Moved by Councillor S. Moffatt, seconded by Councillor K. Egli
Referred
C. McKenney That the Rules of Procedure be waived, to ensure that City comments can be forwarded to the Ministry for Municipal Affairs and Housing of Ontario in response to their consultation on Increasing Housing Supply in Ontario in a timely fashion, to consider the following motion: WHEREAS the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (“MAH”) intends to develop an Action Plan to help increase the supply of housing in Ontario and that will address the barriers getting in the way of new ownership and rental housing; and, WHEREAS to inform the Action Plan, the MAH launched a consultation process to hear the views of all Ontarians on how to expand the housing supply in Ontario; and WHEREAS Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development in collaboration with Community and Social Services and other City departments drafted a response to the MAH consultation; and, WHEREAS the draft response has been reviewed by the members of the Planning Committee and the Council Liaison for Housing and Homelessness; and WHEREAS the proposed final response including all feedback received is attached to this motion. [2] THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council formally supports the response as presented; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council directs the General Manger of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development to submit the comments on behalf of Council to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Moved by Councillor J. Harder
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion: WHEREAS the 28 th Annual Stew Cook-off is part of the Winterlude programming, and where By-Ward Market restaurants compete for top honours in this long-running community event; and WHEREAS 28 th Annual Stew Cook-off is to occur on Friday, Feb 8, 2019 from 11:00 a.m to 10:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS York Street eastbound, from William Street to Dalhousie Street is required to be closed to accommodate the event and on-street event set-up; and WHEREAS the on-street event set-up will commence at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, Feb 8, 2019 and the event will begin operation at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Feb 8, 2019; and WHEREAS the on-street event take-down will commence at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb 8, 2019 and the road re-opened at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb 9, 2019; 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 York Street eastbound from William Street to Dalhousie Street from 6:00 a.m. on Friday, Feb 8, 2019 to 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, Feb 9, 2019 for the 28 th Annual Stew Cook-off, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).
Moved by Councillor M. Fleury, seconded by Councillor R. Brockington
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion: WHEREAS Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issues Manufacturer’s Limited Liquor Sales licenses (also known as a “By the Glass” licenses) that permit Ontario alcoholic beverage producers that already hold a manufacturer’s license from the AGCO to sell and serve their own beverages to patrons for consumption in single servings at their manufacturing sites under certain conditions; and WHEREAS, because "By the Glass" license applicants are exempt from the public advertising process, the AGCO requires a resolution from the municipal council indicating the support of the local community before “By the Glass” licenses as part of the application for this license; and WHEREAS on April 29, 2015, Ottawa City Council approved a resolution providing ‘blanket’ approval for any manufacturer already duly licensed by the AGCO in the City of Ottawa seeking a Manufacturer´s Limited Liquor Sales License (“By the Glass” license) from the AGCO, and this ‘blanket’ approval expired at the end of 2018; and WHEREAS, given the economic development potential of the alcoholic beverage manufacturing industry, it is desirable to continue to proactively provide support to existing manufacturers that wish to apply to the AGCO for a “By-the Glass” license; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that until December 31, 2022, City Council hereby continues to support the application of any manufacturer already duly licensed by the AGCO in
Moved by Councillor T. Tierney, seconded by Councillor M. Luloff
Carried
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed; and That the following by-law be read and passed: “A by-law of the City of Ottawa requiring a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy in the office of the member of Council for Ward 13 - Rideau-Rockcliffe”.
Moved by Councillor S. Blais, seconded by Councillor J. Leiper
Carried
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of January 30, 2019.
Moved by Councillor S. Blais, seconded by Councillor J. Leiper
Carried

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