OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL

27 February 2008

ANDREW S. HAYDON HALL

10:00 a.m.

DISPOSITION 32

Postponements and Deferrals

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 23A

2. BIODIVERSITY TASK FORCE – INTERIM REPORT AND APPROVAL OF TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR A BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY

committee recommendations

That Council:

1. Approve the draft Terms of Reference for the Biodiversity Strategy, as outlined in Document 1.

2. Receive for information a status report from the Biodiversity Task Force, as outlined in this report and Document 2.

3. Extend the duration of the Task Force for an additional eight months.

CITY COUNCIL 13 FEBRUARY 2008

MOTION

Moved by Councillor P. Hume

Seconded by Councillor P. Feltmate

That Council defer consideration of Planning and Environment Committee Report 23A, Item 2, Biodiversity Task Force – Interim Report and Approval of Terms of Reference for A Biodiversity Strategy, pending further information with respect to the funding.

DEFERRAL CARRIED

CITY COUNCIL 27 FEBRUARY 2008

Moved by Councillor P. Hume

Seconded by Councillor J. Harder

That item 2 of Planning and Environment Committee Report 23A be approved and that staff be directed to find the funds in accordance with the Clerk’s memorandum dated 22 February 2008.

CARRIED

Committee Reports

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 18

1. GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS IN THE CITY OF OTTAWA

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the “Geotechnical Investigation and Reporting Guidelines for Development Applications in the City of Ottawa” as detailed in Document 1 for immediate implementation in the review of all development related applications.

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

a. That these guidelines be adopted on a temporary basis with the final decision on adopting the guidelines made after the 2007 Auditor General’s report is released.

b. That the source of all findings, including the data used, be included in the report.

carried as amended by the following motion:

MOTION

Moved by Councillor J. Legendre

Seconded by Councillor A. Cullen

That all Geotechnical Reports carry the signature of the qualified engineer in charge of its contents, as well as the signature of the responsible Peer Reviewer, if an independent review is requested.

CARRIED

2. ZONING – 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 123, 124, 127, 128, AND 131 EAGLE CREEK COURT

COMMITTEE recommendation

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

That Council approve an amendment to the former Township of West Carleton Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 123, 124, 127, 128, and 131 Eagle Creek Court to add provisions to the RCL-23 (Residential Country Lot - exception 23 zone), as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

3. OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING – 2436 CARP ROAD

COMMITTEE recommendationS

That Council:

1. Approve and adopt an amendment to the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to redesignate the property situated at 2436 Carp Road from Limestone Resource Area to Carp Road Corridor Rural Employment Area as detailed in Document 2;

2. Approve a revision to the Carp Road Corridor Community Design Plan to amend the land use designation of 2436 Carp Road from Limestone Resource Area to Heavy Industrial Area, in accordance with the above-noted Official Plan amendment; and

3. Approve an amendment to the former Township of West Carleton Zoning By-law, to change the zoning of 2436 Carp Road from Extractive Industrial Zone (MX) and Extractive Industrial Zone, Exception 2, Concrete and Cement, (MX-2) to Rural Industrial Zone- exception (MR-31), as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 3.

CARRIED

4. ZONING – 2870 RIDEAU ROAD AND 5055 ALBION ROAD

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 5055 Albion Road and a part of 2870 Rideau Road from Institutional Neighbourhood Zone (In) and Industrial Extraction Zone (Me) to Institutional Community Zone (Ic) and Institutional Neighbourhood Zone (In), as shown in Document 1.

CARRIED

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 18A (IN CAMERA)

1. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND PLAN OF SUBDIVISION – 7268 PARKWAY ROAD IN CAMERA – SOLICITOR/CLIENT PRIVILEGE – REPORTING OUT DATE: 90 DAYS AFTER THE RESOLUTION OF ALL MATTERS

COMMITTEE recommendations as amended

That Council:

1. Endorse the settlement of the appeals of Sunset Lakes Development Corporation and 1374421 Ontario Limited to the Official Plan based upon the principles set forth in this report.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 19A

1. CHILD CARE SERVICES PLAN 2007-2008

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS as amended

That the Community and Protective Services Committee recommend that Council:

1. Approve the 2007-2008 Child Care Service Plan attached as Document 1;

2. Receive for information the 2007-2008 Best Start Community Plan attached as Document 2;

3. Receive for information the update contained in this report on the implementation of the Francophone Catch-up Plan;

4. Formally request $3.2 million annually in new provincial funding to fully implement the wage subsidy grants program for child care agencies in Ottawa;

5. Formally request $3.9 million annually in new provincial funding to return to the 80/20 cost shared relationship;

6. Formally request $1.2 million annually in new provincial funding to ensure the provincial commitment of 100% financing of Best Start spaces; and

7. Approve that staff, in consultation with the child care community, develop a local fee subsidy stabilization plan as part of the 2008/2009 Child Care Services Plan in the event that no significant provincial funds are forthcoming.

8. Direct Committee Chair D. Deans and Mayor O’Brien, on behalf of Council, to write a letter to Premier McGuinty and to Deborah Matthews, Minister of Children and Youth Services to request adequate funding to make up the shortfalls and to request that the Province recognize the actual costs of delivering subsidized child care spaces;

9. Direct Chair D. Deans and Community and Protective Services Committee’s Deputy City Manager, Steve Kanellakos to request a meeting with Minister Deborah Matthews to discuss childcare funding;

10. That the City-owned daycare centres support their parents in their advocacy role in requesting improved Provincial and Federal funding;

11. That City staff be directed to provide factual, policy and data supports for advocacy efforts of the local child care community who are advocating at other levels of government for improved funding for children and families needing child care in the Ottawa area; and

12. That City staff be directed to provide a strategy to increase contributions to the child care Capital Reserve Fund as part of the review of the City’s Long Range Financial Plan.

CARRIED

2. SERVICE CHANGES – REFERRAL FROM COUNCIL TO REDUCE ACTIVITY

CO-ORDINATORS TO PROVINCIAL STANDARD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION as amended

That Council reject the proposed service reduction to reduce enhanced programs to mandated levels (Recommendation 3a of Motion 26/58, i.e., Option 18: Reduce Activity Coordinator to Provincial standard $245K of Omnibus Motion 5).

CARRIED

3. Moratorium on Uranium Mineral Prospecting, Exploration and Mining in Eastern Ontario

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS as amended

That Council approve the following:

1. Petition the Province of Ontario and Premier Dalton McGuinty to initiate an immediate moratorium on uranium mineral prospecting, exploration and mining in Eastern Ontario and the Ottawa River watershed until such a time that all environmental and health issues related to Uranium mining are resolved and that there are settlement plans for all related native land claims;

2. That the City of Ottawa petition the Province of Ontario to undertake an immediate comprehensive public review of the Mining Act, 1990.

CARRIED

4. City’s Allocation Facility Policy

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS as amended

That Council approve the following:

1. That staff be instructed to review the City of Ottawa Allocation Facility Policy and report back to the CPSC by September 2008;

2. That the administrative review address changes in facilities; growth; changes and potential changes to operating procedures; new sport leagues; and demands by girls sports leagues and community groups.

CARRIED

5. BANNING SMOKING IN VEHICLES CONTAINING CHILDREN

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION as amended

That~~That~~ Council, as the Board of Health endorse the Private Member’s' bill that would amend the Smoke-Free Ontario Act by banning smoking in motor vehicles containing children under the age of 16 years and that the City Clerk distribute this resolution to area municipalities for their endorsement, with copies being sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Health Promotion and local MPPs.

CARRIED

CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 20

1. APPOINTMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN RIDEAU
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Committee Recommendation

That Council approve the appointment of Diane Morrison to the Downtown Rideau Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term expiring November 30, 2010.

CARRIED

2. APPOINTMENT TO THE BARRHAVEN
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Committee Recommendation

That Council approve the appointment of Stephanie Eckford to the Barrhaven Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term expiring November 30, 2010.

CARRIED

3. DEBENTURE ISSUE

Committee Recommendation

That Council receive this report for information on the results of the City’s debenture issue.

RECEIVED

4. PRESTON STREET BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA BOUNDARY EXPANSION

Committee RecommendationS

That Council:

1. Designate the proposed area as further described in Document 1, as an expanded Business Improvement Area, under Sections 204 and 209 of the Municipal Act, 2001 based on results from the notification process for the Preston Business Improvement Area; and

2. Enact the By-law in the form attached as Document 1, to amend the Preston Business Improvement Area By-law 86-87 and expand the area.

CARRIED

5. results of The Request for Proposal (rfp) for public-private partnership (P3) - construction of petrie island beach pavilion

Committee Recommendation

That Council direct staff to undertake the construction of a basic beach pavilion using available municipal capital funding, in light of the results produced from the P3 Request for Proposal.

CARRIED

LONG RANGE FINANCIAL PLAN SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT 1

Moved by Councillor D. Holmes

Seconded by Councillor C. Doucet

Be It Resolved That Council move into Committee of the Whole, pursuant to the Procedure By-law, section 49, for the consideration of Long Range Financial Plan Sub-Committee Reports 1 and 2.

Be It further resolved that the Committee of the Whole, at any subsequent meetings to which it may be recessed, be empowered to amend any decisions made at the present meeting of the Committee of the Whole by simple majority vote.

CARRIED

IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

1. OPERATIONAL BUDGET REVIEWS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES -
LEGAL SERVICES

Committee Recommendation as amended

That Council approve the final 2008 Operational Budget of the Legal Services Branch, as amended by the following:

1. That the Legal Services Budget be reduced by $80,000 (1.6 FTE’s) as per the Budget Reduction Option – Risk Management.

CARRIED

2. OPERATIONAL BUDGET REVIEWS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES -
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

Committee Recommendations as amended

That Council approve:

1. That reductions to the Office of Protocol not form part of the Draft Budgets for the remainder of this Term of Council; and

2. The final 2008 Operational Budget of the City Clerk’s Branch, as amended by the following:

a) That Council and Committee Services implement action minutes versus verbatim minutes, for an annual savings of $60,000.

CARRIED

3. OPERATIONAL BUDGET REVIEWS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES -
elected officials

Committee Recommendation

That Council approve the final 2008 Operational Budget of the Elected Officials, as presented in the attached updated 2008 operating budget pages.

CARRIED

4. OPERATIONAL BUDGET REVIEWS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES -
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE

Committee Recommendation as amended

That Council approve the final 2008 Operational Budget of the City Manager’s Office, as amended by the following:

1. That funding for the Rural Summit be reduced from $155,000 to $40,000.

CARRIED

5. OPERATIONAL BUDGET REVIEWS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES -
OFFICE OF the DEPUTY CITY MANAGER OF PLANNING, TRANSIT AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Committee Recommendation as amended

That Council approve the final 2008 Operational Budget of the Office of the Deputy City Manager of Planning, Transit and the Environment, as amended by the following:

1. That the Budget of the Deputy City Manager’s Office of Planning, Transit and the Environment be reduced by $80,000.00 (1 FTE) as per the Budget Reduction Option 1.

CARRIED

6. OPERATIONAL BUDGET REVIEWS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES -
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER OF COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Committee Recommendation as amended

That Council approve the final 2008 Operational Budget of the Office of the Deputy City Manager of Community and Protective Services, as amended by the following:

1. That the Budget of the Deputy City Manager’s Office of Community and Protective Services be reduced by $150,000.00.

CARRIED

7. OPERATIONAL BUDGET REVIEWS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES -
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SERVICES

Committee Recommendation as amended

That Council approve the final 2008 Operational Budget of the Office of the Deputy City Manager of Public Works and Services, as amended by the following:

1. That the Budget of the Deputy City Manager’s Office of Public Works and Services be reduced by $235,000.00.

CARRIED

LONG RANGE FINANCIAL PLAN SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT 2

1. OPERATIONAL BUDGET REVIEWS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES -
Office of the Executive Director of Business Transformation Services

Committee Recommendation as amended

That Council approve the final 2008 Operational Budget of the Office of the Executive Director of Business Transformation Services, as amended by the following:

1. That the 2008 Operating Budget of the Office of the Executive Director of Business Transformation Services be reduced by $80,000.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor D. Holmes

Seconded by Councillor C. Doucet

Be It Resolved That the Committee of the Whole consideration of the reports of the Long Range Financial Plan Sub-Committee be recessed until the Council meeting of 26 (27) March 2008 and that the Committee of the Whole now rise to Council.

CARRIED

IN COUNCIL

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 24B

1. APPLICATION UNDER THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT TO DEMOLISH 204 AND 212 SPRINGFIELD ROAD AND APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DORMITORY, ASHBURY COLLEGE, ROCKCLIFFE PARK HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Committee recommendationS AS AMENDED

That Council:

1. Approve the demolition of 212 Springfield Road;

2. Reject the construction of a new boys' dormitory according to the application received on August 14, 2007 and deemed complete on October 31, 2007.

motion

Moved by Councillor J. Legendre

Seconded by Councillor C. Doucet

That Council:

1 a). Reject the demolition of 204 Springfield Road;

CARRIED and will be RECONSIDERED at the 26 March 2008 Council meeting.

1 b). Reject the demolition of 212 Springfield Road;

LOST and will be RECONSIDERED at the 26 March 2008 Council meeting.

2. Support a design which allows for the retention of 204 Springfield Road, and possibly includes them into a new scheme; and that the new building’s impact on both Springfield Road and Maple Lane be minimized (for example such by orienting the new dormitory so that the ends of its wings face the streets, as in the girls’ dormitory);

CARRIED and will be RECONSIDERED at the 26 March 2008 Council meeting.

3. Reject the construction of a new boys' dormitory according to the application received on August 14, 2007 and deemed complete on October 31, 2007.

LOST and will be RECONSIDERED at the 26 March 2008 Council meeting.

2. OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING - 204 SPRINGFIELD ROAD AND 362 MARIPOSA AVENUE

Committee recommendationS

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

That Council:

1. Approve and adopt an amendment to the former Village of Rockcliffe Park Secondary Plan, Volume 2A of the Official Plan to redesignate 204 Springfield Road and a portion of 362 Mariposa Avenue from "Residential" to "Special Uses", as detailed in Document 2.

2. Approve an amendment to the former Village of Rockcliffe Zoning By-law to rezone 204 Springfield Road and a portion of 362 Mariposa Avenue from “Residential Zone RD5” to “Residential Special Use Zone RS” as detailed in Document 3.

CARRIED

3. ZONING - 720 SILVER SEVEN ROAD

Committee recommendation

(This application is not subject to Bill 51)

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Kanata Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 720 Silver Seven Road from "M1A" (Light Industrial, Select) and "M1C-2(H)" (Light Industrial, Mixed, Exception 2, Holding) to "M1C-XX(H)" (Light Industrial, Mixed, Exception XX, Holding), as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

4. ZONING - 907 EAGLESON ROAD

Committee recommendation

(This application is not subject to Bill 51)

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Kanata Zoning By-law to change the zoning of part of 907 Eagleson Road from R3A-3 to CG-3(H) and to amend the provisions of the CG-3(H) zone, as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

5. ZONING - 265 WEST HUNT CLUB ROAD

Committee recommendation AS AMENDED

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Nepean Zoning By-law to rezone the property at 239 West Hunt Club Road from I Block 10 to MM Block 5, and to amend the site specific MM, Block 5, Industrial Manufacturing zone applicable to the properties at 239 and 265 West Hunt Club, as shown in amended Document 1 and detailed in amended Document 2.

CARRIED

6. APPLICATION TO ALTER 338 SOMERSET STREET WEST IN THE CENTRETOWN HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Committee recommendationS

That Council:

1. Approve the alteration of 338 Somerset Street West in accordance with the plans by Cole + Associates Architects as received on December 17, 2007 and included as Documents 4 to 7.

2. Delegate approval of any subsequent design changes of a minor nature to the Director of the Planning Branch.

CARRIED

7. APPLICATION TO ALTER 234-238 DALHOUSIE STREET IN THE BYWARD MARKET HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Committee recommendationS

That Council:

1. Approve the Application to Alter 234-238 Dalhousie Street in accordance with the plans by Briere, Gilbert + architecture et design included as Document 6 as received on December 11, 2007.

2. Delegate approval of any subsequent design changes of a minor nature to the Director of the Planning Branch.

CARRIED

8. APPLICATION TO DEMOLISH A BUILDING AT 189 ACACIA AVENUE AND APPLICATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AT 189 ACACIA AVENUE IN THE ROCKCLIFFE PARK HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.

Committee recommendationS as amended

That Council:

1. Approve the application to demolish 189 Acacia Avenue;

2. Approve the application for new construction at 189 Acacia Avenue according to plans received at the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee meeting on 24 January 2008.

CARRIED

9. EARTH HOUR

Committee recommendation

That Council support Earth Hour and encourage residents and businesses to participate.

CARRIED

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 25

1. SIGN MINOR VARIANCE – 1650 CARLING AVENUE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED

That Council approve to vary the sign area provision of Sign By-law 2005-439 to permit a six square metre increase in the maximum permitted ground sign face area for a sign to be located adjacent to Clyde Avenue.

CARRIED

2. zONING - 4637 bANK sTREET

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Gloucester Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 4637 Bank Street from Future Growth (Fg) to Institutional Community (Exception 15) [Ic (E15)] as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

3. ZONING - 970, 976 and 982 Hunt club road

committee recommendations as amended

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

That Council approve:

1. An amendment to the former City of Ottawa Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 970, 976 and 982 Hunt Club Road from "R1E - Detached House Zone" to R1E[xxx] as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

2. An amendment to repeal the current City of Gloucester "Rs3 - Residential, Single Dwelling" Zoning for 970, 976 and 982 Hunt Club Road and extend the R1E[xxx] Zone as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

3. An amendment to provide for a Holding Zone to be lifted only when a Site Plan Agreement is executed with the City of Ottawa containing the following conditions:

a. That a fence be constructed on the east lot line of the site;

b. That the gate in the fence fronting onto Wyman Crescent be only available for use by Fire Services;

c. That the drainage and grading issues at 3468 Wyman Crescent and 964 Hunt Club Road be addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of the Planning Branch.

CARRIED

TRANSIT COMMITTEE REPORT 14

1. ACCESSIBILITY AUDIT OF THE CITY OF OTTAWA'S PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED

That Council request a comprehensive accessibility audit of the City of Ottawa’s public transit system including Para Transpo be conducted with the participation of all relevant players including the Real Property Asset Management Branch and Customer Services; and

That the Terms of Reference for the comprehensive accessibility review:

a) incorporate the elements proposed by the Accessibility Advisory Committee (save for the employment issues);

b) incorporate consultation with the Auditor General to seek his suggestions; and

c) be brought to the Transit Committee for approval.

CARRIED

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 15

1. TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CYCLISTS

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council lobby the provincial and federal governments for tax exemptions for cyclists, in concert with its environmental, transportation, and public health objectives.

CARRIED

2. WAIVER TO THE ENCROACHMENT BY-LAW 2003-446 FOR 235 KENT STREET

committee recommendation

That Council approve the waiver of the Encroachment By-law 2003-446 for 235 Kent Street to permit the construction of a 0.6 metre high retaining wall on the Nepean Street and Lisgar Street frontages.

CARRIED

Motions of which Notice has Been Given Previously

MOTION

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor A. Cullen

WHEREAS maintaining the history of the former fire services within the new city of Ottawa is essential to the morale of the new fire service while ensuring positive linkages with the past is not lost.

AND WHEREAS several of the former fire services had historical fire vehicles and equipment that were reflective of how their department evolved.

AND WHEREAS in Nepean's case their 1931 Chevrolet pump was cared for by the members and served as a example of the early days of the City of Nepean.

AND WHEREAS former Nepean fire fighters have been transferred to various new locations in the City and therefore the pumper does not have the same significance to existing members of the Fire Service working in Nepean stations and therefore the attention to detail on this vehicle has suffered.

AND WHEREAS THE Bytown Fire Brigade has remained active and have been actively involved in organizing historical vehicle events and attracting members who enjoy refurbishing and maintaining historical fire vehicles and equipment.

AND WHEREAS The Bytown Fire Brigade are anxious to take the Nepean pump under their care and control and ensure the historical significance of this vehicle is maintained for the foreseeable future.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT Council donate vehicle 74-0480 of the City’s fleet inventory to the Bytown Fire Brigade.

CARRIED

MOTION

Moved by Councillor D. Deans

Seconded by Councillor P. Feltmate

WHEREAS in 1908 the first Women’s Day was held in the United States, accompanied by large demonstrations in which women demanded political and economic rights, as well as the right to vote;

AND WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an internationally recognized event;

AND WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911;

AND WHEREAS in 1997, the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women’s equality;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council declare March 8, 2008, to be International Women’s Day in the City of Ottawa.

CARRIED

MOTION

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor M. Wilkinson

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is committed to providing social housing to as many of its citizens who are eligible for assistance as possible;

AND WHEREAS there are now over 10,000 people awaiting access to social housing in the City;

AND WHEREAS concerns have been raised regarding the effectiveness of the current process to monitor income levels of tenants of social housing and ensure continued eligibility for subsidized housing;

AND WHEREAS questions have been raised regarding the respective roles and responsibilities of the City’s Housing Branch versus the providers of social housing;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council request the Auditor General to conduct an audit of the eligibility assessment and on-going monitoring processes of the Service Manager or designate for social housing applicants and tenants as part of the 2008 work plan;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council request the Auditor General to conduct an audit of the role and mandate of the Housing Branch as part of his 2008 workplan.

MOTION

Moved by Councillor D. Holmes

Seconded by Councillor P. Hume

That the El-Chantiry/Wilkinson Motion be referred to the next Community and Protective Services Committee meeting of 6 March 2008.

REFERRAL CARRIED

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules

MOTION

Moved by Councillor M. McRae

Seconded by Councillor J. Harder

BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider and approve the following Motion:

WHEREAS Council, at a Special meeting held December 3-12, 2007, approved Motion 26/53 which stated in part :

“…and that a business case for the $6.5 million Pay and Display machines be brought forward to LRFP Sub-Committee and Council prior to setting the tax rate.”

AND WHEREAS due to scheduling conflicts it is not possible to present the business case at a meeting of the LRFP sub-committee as currently scheduled;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the business case for Pay & Display machines be considered at the March 19, 2008 meeting of the Transportation Committee so it can rise to Council on March 26, 2008.

CARRIED

Notices of Motion (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

MOTION

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor S. Qadri

WHEREAS the Auditor General Reports to Council in May of each year on audits undertaken during the previous year; and

WHEREAS having more timely information on matters under review would enable Council to deal with issues more expeditiously; and

WHEREAS the Auditor General has suggested that he provide a verbal briefing, in camera, to a Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee and the City Manager in September of each year as a means of providing more timely information; therefore

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Auditor General provide an in camera oral briefing on issues being investigated to the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee and the City Manager at a CSEDC meeting in September of each year.

MOTION

Moved by Councillor P. Feltmate

Seconded by Councillor P. Hume

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Auditor General’s report on Kanata West be released as soon as possible.

By-laws Three Readings

2008-68 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-1 respecting graffiti management.

2008-69 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-530 respecting parking meter rates.

2008-70 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 2345, 2347, 2405, 2407, 2409, 2414, 2416 to 2420, 2422 to 2424 Glandriel Crescent, as being exempt from Part Lot Control and to repeal By-law No. 2008-56.

2008-71 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to stop up and close part of Terry Fox Drive.

2008-72 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to dedicate and lay out certain land as common and public highway (Monterossa Street).

2008-73 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law Number 168-94 of the former City of Kanata to change the zoning for the property known municipally as 907 Eagleson Road.

2008-74 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 239 and 265 West Hunt Club Road.

2008-75 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa, Volume 2A, Secondary Plans - Village of Rockcliffe Park Secondary Plan for the property at 204 Springfield Road and a portion of the property at 362 Mariposa Avenue.

2008-76 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2000-8 of the former Village of Rockcliffe Park to change the zoning for the property known municipally as 204 Springfield Road and part of the property known municipally as 362 Mariposa Avenue.

2008-77 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law Number 138-93 of the former City of Kanata to change the zoning for the property known municipally as 720 Silver Seven Road.

2008-78 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 5055 Albion Road and part of 2870 Rideau Road.

2008-79 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to change the designation for the property known municipally as 2436 Carp Road.

2008-80 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 266 of 1981 of the former Township of West Carleton to change the zoning for the property known municipally as 2436 Carp Road.

2008-81 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law Number 93-98 of the former City of Ottawa and By-law Number 333 of 1999 of the former City of Gloucester to change the zoning for the properties known municipally as 970, 976 and 982 Hunt Club Road.

2008-82 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 4637 Bank Street.

2008-83 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.

2008-84 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.

2008-85 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 26 Upminster Way, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

CARRIED