City Council

That the report from the Integrity Commissioner entitled “ Interim Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Chiarelli ”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Reports 10 and 11; Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 10; Finance and Economic Development Committee and Nominating Committee Joint Report 1; Transportation Committee Report 8; 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 January 29, 2020 ”; be received and considered.

That the report from the Integrity Commissioner entitled “ Interim Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Chiarelli ” ;Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Reports 10 and 11; Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 10; Finance and Economic Development Committee and Nominating Committee Joint Report 1; Transportation Committee Report 8; 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 January 29, 2020 ”; be received and adopted as amended.

WHEREAS the City is undertaking a water, sewer and road renewal project on Claymor Avenue, Senio Avenue, and Falaise Road in Ward 16; and WHEREAS as part of the design process for these streets, staff has reviewed the driveways within the project limits and found some driveway widths are not in full conformance with the City’s front yard parking restrictions and Private Approach By-law; WHEREAS for existing properties, the front yard parking restrictions and Private Approach By-law are normally enforced only on a complaint-driven basis; and WHEREAS there have been no complaints with respect to non-compliant driveways (private approaches) or front-yard parking in this area; and WHEREAS the area residents support providing relief for residents with existing driveways (private approaches) while acknowledging that any future driveways (private approaches) and front-yard parking must be in accordance with City by-laws. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in respect of the renewal of Claymor Avenue, Senio Avenue, and Falaise Road, that private approaches be reinstated as they were immediately prior to the reconstruction of these streets.

WHEREAS OC Transpo Fares are scheduled to increase on April 1, 2020, in accordance with the 2020 Budget approved by Council on December 11, 2019; and WHEREAS it would be beneficial for City staff to receive Council’s direction with respect to the continuation of the fare freeze as soon as possible, as arrangements need to be made to confirm fare prices before the April 2020 monthly passes go on sale; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit the introduction of the following motion. WHEREAS Council on December 11, 2019, approved an overall 2.5% base increase to OC Transpo Fares as part of the Transit Commission portion of the 2020 Budget; and WHEREAS, in recognition of the challenges experienced by OC Transpo customers since the launch of the O-Train Confederation Line, Transit Commission and Council approved that the effective date for the recommended 2020 fare increase be delayed to April 1, 2020, and directed the General Manager of Transportation Services to bring forward recommendations to Transit Commission and Council no later than February 2020 on how a freeze beyond March 2020 could be funded in the event that LRT service to transit passengers has not improved to the City’s satisfaction; and WHEREAS, while progress is being made towards resolving the operational issues , service has not yet improved to a level that meets the City’s satisfaction, as transit customers continue to experience challenging and uncertain commutes as a result

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit the consideration of the following motion. WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; and WHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements; and WHEREAS we are witnessing a significant rise in women’s activism to accelerate women’s equality along with a deepening resolve to reject gender discrimination in all forms; and WHEREAS every year thousands of events are held around the world to inspire, celebrate and honour women. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council declare March 8, 2020, to be International Women’s Day in the City of Ottawa.

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 February 12, 2020.