City Council

That the report from the City Clerk and Solicitor, entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the Period Ending 22 June 2012”; Community and Protective Services Committee Report 15; Environment Committee Report 16; Planning Committee Report 32A; Transit Commission Report 13; and Transportation Committee Report 18A , b e received and considered; And that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider Planning Committee Report 33, because of the urgency of the items contained in the report ( specific reason set out below .) And that the petition from residents of Laurier Avenue West listed under Communications be received. ( Waiver of the Rules is being requested for Items 1 and 2 of Planning Committee Report 33 as the OMB hearing begins July 3 rd and it is essential that Council has a position prior to the hearing.)

on June 21 st , Community and Protective Services considered and approved a report entitled “Smoking of Water Pipes and Non-Tobacco Products on Municipal Property”; And Whereas this report recommended amendments to the definition of “Smoke” or “smoking” to include any lighted smoking equipment and non-tobacco products; And Whereas a submission by a public delegation at the Committee meeting indicated that the product in smoking equipment such as a water pipe is technically not lit but is “heated”; And Whereas a reference to heated in the definition of smoking would ensure that the intent of prohibiting all types of smoking is maintained; Now Therefore be it resolved that the definition of “smoke or smoking” in the amending by-law attached as Document 1 to the report be amended to include the words “or heated” as follows: “smoke” or “smoking” includes the carrying of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other lighted or heated smoking equipment used to smoke any tobacco or non-tobacco substance.

It Resolved that Planning Committee Report 33, Item 10, Recommendation 3 be amended by the addition of the following: As modified by Areas 2 and 9B being shown as Urban Expansion Study Area and Area 8A being Developing Community (Expansion Area).

WHEREAS the interim progress report for the Western LRT Corridor Planning and Environmental Assessment is before Council for consideration; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is embarking on the renewal of its Official Plan , Transportation Master Plan and Infrastructure Master Plan ; and WHEREAS the Transportation Master Plan will carry out a full review of our rapid transit infrastructure and prioritize future transit projects in the context of supporting sustainable growth, ridership demand and affordability; and WHEREAS the National Capital Commission has a number of its own interrelated long-term planning and policy initiatives, including Horizon 2067: the 50-year Plan for Canada’s Capital and the Capital Urban Lands Master Plan; and WHEREAS both Horizon 2067 and the Capital Urban Lands Master Plan are anticipated to be complete in early 2013; and WHEREAS both the City and the NCC acknowledge the need and benefit of working together to integrate and align their long-term planning policies where they involve areas of shared interest and jurisdiction; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the process and schedule for the completion of the Western LRT Corridor Planning and Environmental Assessment be amended so that the outcomes and objectives indentified in the interim results from the Horizon 2067 Plan and the Capital Urban Lands Master Plan as well as the interim results from the City’s Official Plan and Transportation Master Plan updates inform the final evaluation of all fifteen p

That the report from the City Clerk and Solicitor, entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the Period Ending 22 June 2012”; Community and Protective Services Committee Report 15; Environment Committee Report 16; Planning Committee Reports 32A and 33; Transit Commission Report 13; and Transportation Committee Report 18A , be received and adopted as amended.

M. McRae WHEREAS it is the role of Legal Services and the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer to ensure that the City of Ottawa is protected when entering into contractual, purchasing and funding agreements; and WHEREAS it is both a standard and best practice for Legal Services and, where appropriate, the Chief Procurement Officer, to review and approve for execution all legally binding contractual, funding and other such agreements on behalf of the City; and WHEREAS the former General Manager of Transit Services was given the authority to approve and execute an agreement with Metrolinx for the PRESTO Smartcard and that agreement was executed without the standard “Approval for Execution” by Legal Services; and WHEREAS City Council wants to ensure that this oversight does not occur in future; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Delegation of Authority By-law , and any other relevant by-laws, be amended such that all contracts and similar agreements must be reviewed and initialed as “Approved for Execution” by Legal Services and, where appropriate, the Chief Procurement Officer, prior to final execution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, where there is a disagreement between Legal Services and an operating department with respect to a contract that is awaiting approval for execution, the matter will be brought forward to the appropriate Standing Committee and Council for resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk and Solicitor work with the Chief Procurement Of

That Motion No. 37/7 be

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider the following motion, due to the June 30, 2012 deadline for the Ontario Heritage Trust’s Heritage Community Recognition Program. WHEREAS the Ontario Heritage Trust’s Heritage Community Recognition Program aims to recognize volunteer achievements in preserving, protecting, and promoting local heritage and has awarded 3,160 volunteers for their efforts since 1996; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has submitted nominations since 2002; and WHEREAS the Ontario Heritage Trust requires that nominations be endorsed and approved by a motion of Council; and WHEREAS Ms. Gail McEachern—a member and past-chair of New Edinburgh's Heritage and Development Committee and past-president of the New Edinburgh Community Alliance— is an unwavering heritage champion who helped in the securing of the New Edinburgh Heritage Conservation District designation and remains an active member of the community’s heritage evaluation team; and WHEREAS the New Edinburgh Community Alliance has expressed their strong support for the nomination of Ms. Gail McEachern for this award, noting the following: “Vision, leadership, commitment, tenacity – these are essential attributes in order to be effective in helping preserve Canada’s built heritage. Gail has demonstrated all of these during her many years of volunteering in New Edinburgh. Her contributions have included: Past-President of New Edinburgh Community Alliance; Past-Chair (for about 10 years, and still an ongo

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider the following motion, so as to make the following requests before Parks Canada and the Federal Governement make changes to the operation of the Rideau Canal. WHEREAS Parks Canada and The Federal Government recently made announcements about the Rideau Canal and its intent to "align the length of its season, hours of operation and personal service at locks on canals to focus investments on the periods of highest requirements." WHEREAS the Rideau Canal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and should be maintained and represented in accordance with those standards and expectations. WHEREAS the Rideau Canal is an important cultural, recreational and economic asset within the City of Ottawa. WHEREAS reducing the hours or service to the Rideau Canal will have a negative impact on local tourism and recreation use. WHEREAS the representatives of the 13 local municipalities around the Rideau Canal have met and are united on their mutual concern of the potential impacts. WHEREAS local tourism businesses have already begun to take reservations into the fall season with the expectation that the Rideau Canal will be operational as usual. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa asks Parks Canada and The Federal Government to maintain the current levels of service and operation to the Rideau Canal through the fall season. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa asks Parks Canada and The Federal Government to consult and work with

That the following by-laws be enacted and passed: 2012-222 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Dr. Neelin Drive). 2012-223 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 99, 101, 105 and 107 Parkdale Avenue. 2012-224 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2020 Dorima Street. 2012-225 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Piazza Circle, Highpointe Crescent, Southham Way). 2012-226 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to change the name of Cote de Neiges Road, a municipal highway in the City of Ottawa, to chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges Road. 2012-227 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-60 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement. 2012-228 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-276 to prohibit the smoking of non-tobacco products in city parks and around facilities. 2012-229 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2009-200 respecting urban tree conservation. 2012-230 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-4 respecting the conversion of buildings to contain three or more dwelling units within Sandy Hill. 2012-231 A by-law of the Ci

THAT By-law 2012-239 to confirm the proceedings of Council be enacted and passed.