OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL

9 January 2008

ANDREW S. HAYDON HALL

10:00 a.m.

 

DISPOSITION 29

 

 

 

OTTAWA COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION

 

 

 

1.             Appointment of three (3) new community Board Directors and one (1) tenant board director – IN CAMERA - PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUALS - REPORTING OUT DATE: UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL

 

 

That City Council approve:

 

1.         That the following individuals be appointed as OCH Community Board Directors, in accordance with OCHC By-Law No. 6:

 

Ms. Johanne Lacombe

Ms. Linda Hoad

Mr. Shaun Baron

 

2.         That Ms. Sandra Pilote, Chair of OCH’s Tenant Advisory Group (TAG), be appointed as OCH Tenant Board Director, in accordance with OCHC By-Law No. 6.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 


Committee Reports

 

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 21

 

 

1.                   ZONING - 330 GILMOUR STREET

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

(This application is not subject to Bill 51)

 

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Ottawa Zoning By-law 93-98 to change the zoning of 330 Gilmour Street from CG F(2.0) General Commercial with a Heritage Overlay to an R5(XX) SCH[XXX} Low Rise Apartment Zone with a Heritage Overlay and an exception, to permit a seven-storey residential or mixed use development as detailed in Document 2 and as shown in Document 3.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

 

2.                  ApplIcation to demolish a portion of 330 Gilmour street, and application for new construction at 330 gilmour street, a property designated under part v of the ontario herItage act aS part of the centretown heritage conservation district

 

 

Committee recommendationS

 

That Council:

 

1.         Refuse the application to demolish a portion of 330 Gilmour Street; and,

 

2.         Refuse the application for new construction in a heritage conservation district at 330 Gilmour Street received by the Planning, Transit and the Environment Department on October 2, 2007.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

3.             ZONING - 34 EDGEWATER STREET

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

1.         That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Kanata Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 34 Edgewater Street from Special Industrial Zone One, (M2-1) to Special Industrial Zone X (M2-X), as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2;

2.         Prior to the enactment of the by-law by Council the owner shall provide written confirmation to the Director of the Planning Branch to undertake the planting of 7 coniferous trees at the rear of the subject property.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

 

4.                   ZONING - 4016 AND 4022 RICHMOND ROAD

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Nepean Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 4016 and 4022 Richmond Road from an R3 - Residential Third Density Zone and R6A (H) Blk 8 - Residential Sixth "A" Density Block 8 Zone to R6A (Block 11) - Residential Sixth "A" Density Block 11 Zone as shown in Document 1, and as detailed in Document 2.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

 

5.             ZONING - 1989 AND 1993 PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Nepean Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 1989 and 1993 Prince of Wales Drive from R1A - Residential Private Services Zone to I Block (XX) - Institutional (Exception) Zone, and Re - Restrictive Zone as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Documents 2 and 3.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 


 

 

6.             ZONING - 345 ST. DENIS STREET

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Vanier Zoning By-law Number 2380, to change the zoning of 345 St. Denis Street from PU - Public Use Zone to R3 - Residential Mixed Zone with exceptions as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2, as amended by the following:

·        That the maximum projection into a Side Yard be amended to allow for a projection of 1.58 metres for the second storey balconies.

·        That the maximum height for the townhouses on this site be increased to 10.5 metres.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

 

7.                   ZONING - 1837 STONEHENGE CRESCENT

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Gloucester Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 1837 Stonehenge Crescent from In - Institutional Neighbourhood Zone to Residential Row Dwelling 1 Zone (Rr1).

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 

 

8.            GREEN PARTNERSHIP PILOT PROGRAM

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council approve the extension of the pilot phase of the Green Partnership Program for an additional 12 months ending December 31, 2008 with no additional funding and that staff report back to Committee and Council on the program results.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

9.             REVIEW OF TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PROCESSING & DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE – SCREENING RESULTS & NEXT STEPS

 

 

Committee recommendationS

 

That Council direct staff to:

 

1.                  Undertake investigations to identify and assess potential opportunities and constraints to managing residual waste on a regional basis; and

2.                  Determine the affordability breakpoints for each technology based upon population and tonnage requirements.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

 

10.          60 SWEETNAM DRIVE - ZONING AND SITE PLAN - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARING

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED

 

That Council approve a zoning that would permit a new residential development subject to the following conditions:

 

1.                  That the property be zoned to Dwelling, Stacked Townhouse, limited to a maximum height of two and one half storeys; and

2.                  That the maximum number of units permitted is 24; and

3.                  That Legal Services consult with an external Planning expert to determine such other performance standards that may be deemed necessary to establish the aforementioned use.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 22

 

 

1.             ZONING - 2000 VALIN STREET

 

 

Committee recommendation as amended

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

That Council reject an amendment to the former Cumberland Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 2000 Valin Street from CNN - Commercial Convenience Neighbourhood to R5A - X'X', Residential Apartments - Low Density - Exception 'X' as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.  For the following reasons:

 

1)         by applying sections 2-5.1 and 4.11 of the official plan and the principles of good land use planning, the proposed development is incompatible with the surrounding neighbourhood in terms of the proposed land use, height, density and setbacks;

 

2)         the general urban designation permits commercial development and such commercial development is the appropriate use for this site; and

 

3)         commercial development on the site will reduce the need of residents of the area to travel to purchase day to day needs.,

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 

 

2.             CITY OF OTTAWA SUPPORT  FOR PORTRAIT GALLERY OF CANADA

 

 

Committee recommendationS AS AMENDED

 

That Council:

 

1.                  Request that the Mayor send a letter to the Federal Government and local Members of Parliament indicating the following:

 

a.                  That the National Capital Region (NCR), in accordance with its role as Canada’s Capital, remain as the national and international showcase of Canada and, therefore the host to, and the steward of, Canada’s key National Institutions, such as the Portrait Gallery of Ottawa.

b.                  That the Portrait Gallery of Canada be retained in an appropriate gallery space in Ottawa in accordance with Canada’s Capital Core Area Sector Plan and in accordance with its contribution to Ottawa’s standing as a treasury of the nation’s heritage and a meeting place for all Canadians. 

c.                   That Federally owned downtown Ottawa sites and buildings be eligible to compete under the Terms of Reference for a new Portrait Gallery of Canada in the context of a public private partnership.

d.                  That the Federal Government extend its Request for Proposal (RFP) deadline to May 31, 2008 to allow a full range of competitive public private partnership proposals to be submitted including those that involve federally owned sites and buildings.

 

2.                  Support Developers in their bid proposals for retaining the Portrait Gallery of Canada in a new building in Ottawa by exempting the payment of municipal development charges specific to the gross floor area of the National Portrait Gallery of Canada, to an upset limit of $431,200, in accordance with Section 7, Clause (U) of the City’s Development Charge By-law.

 

3.                  Direct Corporate Communications of the Business Transformation Services Department to prepare a public service announcement concerning the Portrait Gallery of Canada and to urge citizens to contact their Member of Parliament and demonstrate support for local proposals that would keep this valued national institution in Ottawa.

 

4.                  Should time constraints to the private sector submission deadline preclude getting to Council in time, delegate authority to the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee and/or the Planning and Environment Committee to approve other feasible measures of City support, should they arise prior to the April 16, 2008 submission deadline, to ensure a competitive bid for the Portrait Gallery of Canada.

 

CARRIED as amended by the following motion:

MOTION

 

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor S. Desroches

 

BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa urge the Government of Canada to set up an independent review committee to assess all submissions for the National Portrait Gallery and to approve the winning submission in order to ensure an independent and unbiased selection process.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 


Motions (Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure)

 

MOTION

 

Moved by Councillor P. Hume

Seconded by Councillor S. Qadri

 

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider and approve the following motion:

 

WHEREAS several scheduling considerations regarding the LRFP Administrative Reviews have arisen;

 

THEREFORE be it resolved that:

 

The detailed budget reviews and subsequent reporting to Council be conducted according to the following schedule:

 

·                    February 8th LRFP meeting – reporting to Council on Feb 27th – LS, SEC, Council, Elections, CMO & DCM’s

·                    February 22nd LRFP meeting – reporting to Council on March 26th – ES, ITS, RPAM & ED BTS

·                    March 7th LRFP meeting – reporting to Council on March 26th – FS, CPPRO, COMM, OAG & MPAC

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

Notices of Motion (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

 
MOTION

 

Moved by Councillor P. Feltmate

Seconded by Councillor P. Hume

 

 

Whereas the EnviroCentre as a non-profit organization is eligible to apply for grants that are not available to municipalities; and

 

Whereas some of these grant-making organizations, such as the Community Foundation of Ottawa, have requirements that donations above a certain limit may only be made to charities that can issue tax receipts; and

 

Whereas the EnviroCentre cannot issue tax receipts;


Therefore be it resolved, that when the EnviroCentre has obtained a grant to support a program being done in conjunction with the City of Ottawa, as certified by the Deputy City Manager, Planning, Transit and the Environment and the City Treasurer, the City may  receive the grant, issue a receipt and transfer the money to EnviroCentre.

 

 

 

By-laws                                                                                      Three Readings

 

 

2008-1             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to prohibit the placement of graffiti on property and to require property be kept free of graffiti.

 

2008-2             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-498 respecting graffiti management.

 

2008-3             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-462 respecting graffiti management.

 

2008-4             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-276 respecting graffiti management.

 

2008-5             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2005-207 respecting graffiti management.

 

2008-6             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 7 Delaware Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest.

 

2008-7             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to dedicate and lay out certain land as common and public highway (Great Lakes Avenue, Canadian Shield Avenue).

 

2008-8             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to dedicate and lay out certain land as common and public highway (Youville Drive).

 

2008-9             A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 508 Mutual Street, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

 

2008-10         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 222, 224 and 226 Trail Side Circle, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

 

2008-11         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 2341, 2349, 2351, 2353, 2355, 2357, 2359, 2361, 2363, 2367, 2369, 2371, 2373, 2375, 2377, 2379, 2381 Glandriel Crescent, as being exempt from Part Lot Control, and to repeal By-law No. 2006-55.

 

2008-12         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal By-law No. 2007-473 respecting certain lands at 314 Central Park Drive, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.


 

2008-13         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law Number 93-98 of the former City of Ottawa to change the zoning for the property known municipally as 330 Gilmour Street.

 

2008-14         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2380 of the former City of Vanier to change the zoning for the property known municipally as 345 St. Denis Street.

 

2008-15         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 100-2000 of the former City of Nepean to change the zoning for the properties known municipally as 4016 and 4022 Richmond Road.

 

2008-16         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 333 of 1999 of the former City of Gloucester to change the zoning for the property known municipally as 1837 Stonehenge Crescent.

 

2008-17         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 100-2000 of the former City of Nepean to change the zoning for the properties known municipally as 1989 and 1993 Prince of Wales Drive.

 

2008-18         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-56 to change the zoning for the property known municipally as 34 Edgewater Street.

 

2008-19         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.

 

2008-20         A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2006-273 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers with respect to parking infractions on City Streets and City Property.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED