OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL
14 May 2008
ANDREW S. HAYDON HALL
10:00 a.m.
AGENDA 36
1. Prayer
2.
National Anthem (Mayor
O’Brien)
3. Announcements/Ceremonial
Activities
·
Recognition - Empathy House Day in Ottawa
4. Roll Call
5. Confirmation
of Minutes
Confirmation of
Minutes of the regular and In Camera
meetings of 23 April 2008.
6. Declarations of pecuniary
interest including those originally arising from prior meetings
7. Communications
No Communications filed to date
8. Regrets
No Regrets filed to date.
9. City
Auditor General
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1. OFFICE
OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL - 2007 AUDIT OF CARP RIVER WATERSHED STUDY AND
RELATED PROJECTS. |
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive and table the 2007
Audit of the Carp River Watershed and
Related Projects of the Office of the Auditor General at its meeting on April
23, 2008, for referral to the appropriate Standing Committee, and for
subsequent consideration and approval of the audit recommendations by Council
at its meeting on May 14, 2008.
That, at its meeting on May 14, 2008, Council refer all audit
recommendations where management is in disagreement to the Council Audit
Working Group for resolution.
CITY COUNCIL 23 APRIL
2008
RECEIVED AND
TABLED to the Council meeting of 14 May 2008 and REFERRED by the following
Motion:
MOTION NO. 35/2
Moved by Councillor A. Cullen
Seconded by
Councillor S. Qadri
Be it
resolved that the recommendations of the Auditor General’s Report - 2007 Audit
of Carp River Watershed Study and Related Projects be referred to the
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee meeting of 8 May 2008 and the Planning
and Environment Committee meeting of 13 May 2008 and that the issue of
potential Conflict of Interest with respect to consultants and the community
lands development recommendations be referred to the Corporate Services and
Economic Development Committee meeting of 6 May 2008;
And be it
further resolved that the reports of all three Committees rise to the Council
meeting of 14 May 2008.
CARRIED
10. Postponements
and Deferrals
CITY COUNCIL 23 APRIL
2008
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
28B
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1. REVISED DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW - URBAN
AREA: FINAL PUBLIC MEETING AND APPROVAL |
MOTION NO. 35/9
Moved
by Councillor J. Harder
Seconded
by Councillor S. Desroches
WHEREAS a motion was presented to Planning and
Environment Committee on April 8, 2008 which stated “that options regarding
updating of parking rules of certain non-residential uses not apply to Areas C
and D”;
AND WHEREAS the actual intention of this motion was to
revise Schedule 2A (Map of Rapid Transit Stations) to remove six proposed rapid
transit stations that have not yet been constructed and completed;
AND WHEREAS it is the objective of this motion to
ensure that the specific minimum and maximum parking rates for properties in
proximity to rapid transit stations do not apply to lands in the vicinity of
these future stations as it is premature at this time;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Schedule 2A of the Draft
Comprehensive Zoning By-law be revised to delete reference to the proposed
Market Place, Barrhaven Centre, Woodroffe, River, Spratt and Limebank transit
stations.
THAT pursuant to the Planning Act, subsection
34(17) no further notice be given.
MOTION NO. 35/10
Moved
by Councillor J. Harder
Seconded
by Councillor A. Cullen
That Motion No. 35/9 and the second bullet of Committee
Recommendation 1 (c), (i.e. “That options regarding updating of parking
rules of certain non -residential uses not apply to Areas C and D.”) be tabled to the Council
meeting of 14 May 2008.
TABLING
CARRIED
11. Motion to Introduce Reports
(Councillors C. Doucet and S.
Qadri)
DEPUTY
CITY MANAGER, PLANNING, TRANSIT AND THE ENVIRONMENT REPORT
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1. CITY
OF OTTAWA FUNDING AGREEMENT – OTTAWA CONGRESS CENTRE |
REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council substitute
Recommendation No. 4 of funding approval that was granted by Council on
November 28, 2007 for the Ottawa Congress Centre (OCC) (Document 1) with the
following:
4A. Direct the City Manager to execute a funding agreement based on
the following amended conditions having been satisfied:
a.
The City receiving a
copy of a letter from the Government of Ontario (Document 4) confirming among
other things that:
i.
the OCC will
continue to operate an expanded convention facility and that it will continue
to be responsible and accountable to the Government of Ontario for its
operational and financial performance under the Crown Agency Act.
ii.
the OCC is
responsible for the costs of redevelopment of the Ottawa Congress Centre and is
the lead in the redevelopment and overall management of this project, and;
iii.
the City’s
financial contribution towards the redevelopment of the OCC is limited to $40
million,
b. The City receiving written confirmation from the Government of
Ontario, in a form satisfactory to the City, that it has issued to the OCC $30 million for the
reconstruction of the OCC facility in keeping with its previous funding
commitment and detailing and committing its additional $20 million contribution to the project.
c. The City receiving a
copy of a letter from the Government of Canada to the OCC detailing its $50
million commitment to fund the redevelopment of the OCC facility in accordance
with the “Building Canada Fund” or other appropriate
Federal Funding program, with associated funding conditions, in a form satisfactory to the City.
4B. Direct the City Manager to release the City’s funding less a
financial holdback of up to 10 per cent subject to the following conditions
being satisfied:
a.
The City
receiving a copy of the fully executed funding agreement between the OCC and
the Government of Canada detailing and committing its $50
million contribution to the project, in a form acceptable
to the City.
b.
The City receiving written
confirmation from the OCC that sufficient debt financing from its lenders of no
less than $30 million to an upset of $40 million, over and above the Municipal,
Provincial and Federal Government project funding, has been unconditionally
committed in a form satisfactory to the City.
c.
Approval of the OCC
facility design and road design concept for Colonel By Drive by the National
Capital Commission, and by the City under its site plan control process and in
compliance with the City’s Urban Design Strategy.
d.
The City receiving a
copy of the fully executed and binding restated lease between the OCC and the
Viking Rideau Corporation (VRC) in form and content satisfactory to the City.
e.
The City receiving a
copy of the fully executed and binding development and construction agreement
between the OCC and VRC in a form and content satisfactory to the City.
f.
The City receiving a
copy of non-disturbance agreements from all of VRC’s current mortgagees in form
and content satisfactory to the City.
g.
The City receiving
from the OCC its written confirmation that it shall use a competitive process,
as pre-approved by the City, to acquire all equipment, services, supplies and
for construction.
h.
The City receiving
written assurances from the OCC that they shall not change the use of the
facility, or assign, transfer charge or mortgage the leasehold interest in all
or part of the new facility for a minimum of 30 years following completion of
the new facility, without prior written consent of the City.
4C. Direct the City Manager to release the financial holdback on
the project once the following terms and covenants of the agreement are
satisfied:
a)
The OCC no later than
30 months after construction of the project, will achieve LEED (Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification for the OCC Building and
that Green Roof technology be incorporated in the OCC facility.
In the event that LEED Silver certification is not achieved and/or Green Roof
technology is not incorporated in the facility within such 30-month period, but
the OCC has used reasonable commercial efforts to the satisfaction of the City
to do so, the City may remit funds held back for this purpose to the OCC.
b)
The City receiving copies of memoranda of
understanding between the OCC and various tourism and business organizations
indicating their financial contribution towards the financial sustainability of
the OCC operations resulting in an estimated aggregate annual contribution of
$1,500,000 subject to the stated renewal terms that may be included in each
memorandum, in a form satisfactory to the City.
4D. Direct the City Manager to include the following amended
condition to be included in the funding agreement prior to its execution:
a. In
the event feasibility and other studies conducted by or on behalf of the City
require or identify opportunities for direct and convenient pedestrian access
to a rapid transit station (e.g. Downtown Tunnel Environmental Assessment
Study), the OCC and the City shall have negotiated, executed and delivered a
binding agreement whereby the OCC shall commit to direct funding
equivalent to $1,500,000 to implement in accordance with the
City’s Transit Oriented Development Guidelines.
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
AGRICULTURE AND
RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 21A (IN CAMERA)
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1. APPOINTMENTS
TO THE RURAL ISSUES ADVISORY COMMITTEE - IN CAMERA - PERSONAL MATTERS
ABOUT IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUALS - REPORTING OUT DATE: AFTER COUNCIL APPROVAL |
To be dealt
with In Camera.
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2. APPOINTMENTS
TO THE RIDEAU VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY - IN CAMERA - PERSONAL
MATTERS ABOUT IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUALS - REPORTING OUT DATE: AFTER COUNCIL APPROVAL |
To be dealt
with In Camera
COMMUNITY
AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT
23A
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1. museum sustainability plan – status of
implementation Year TWO (2007) |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report
for information.
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2. ROYAL SWAN PROGRAM UPDATE |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council
approve the following:
1. That staff continue
to communicate with the Save Ottawa’s Swans group with respect to its fund-raising
efforts for a wintering facility for the City’s swans;
2. That staff report
back to CPS Committee and Council to identify potential requirements for
consideration in the 2009 budget.
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3. ENHANCEMENTS TO THE
CLEAN-UP/RECOVERY COMPONENT OF THE PROVINCIALLY MANDATED HARM REDUCTION
STRATEGY |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS
AMENDED
That Council
approve the following:
1. Request that the
Province provide the $200,000 required to fund the Medical Officer of Health’s
proposed enhancements to the clean-up/recovery component of the Provincially
mandated harm reduction strategy and that any expansion of the Black Box
program be done in consultation with affected communities.
2. That the issue of
picking up needles on private property be discussed with the Legal Department
in order to resolve the issue and provide service to private property.
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4. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE RIGHT OF RENEWAL
FOR SIDEWALK VENDOR AT BANK AND SPARKS STREETS |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council waive the license and permit fees related to the 2008/2009 vending activity at Designated Space No. 30, and that the license and associated designated space permit expire May 14, 2009, with no possibility for extension after this date if the license and permit are not renewed in accordance with the respective by-laws.
COMMUNITY
AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT
24
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1. The ONTARIO CHILD BENEFIT
and restructuring of social assistance |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council:
1. Receive this report and approve a request to the Province of Ontario to issue the full amount of the Back to School and Winter Clothing Allowances in 2008 as a Year 1 transition strategy to reduce the financial hardship for social assistance recipients with children in the months of August and November 2008 and that these allowances be paid 100% by the Province of Ontario;
2. Urge the
Government of Ontario to ensure that people living in poverty receiving social
assistance see an increase in their assistance equal to the full National Child
Benefit Supplement; and that this motion be copied to the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and local MPPs; and,
3. Urge the
Government of Ontario to maintain a separate Back to School Allowance and a
separate Winter Clothing Allowance to better assist families living in poverty
receiving social assistance; and that this motion be copied to the Association
of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and local MPPs.
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2. AUDIT OF MONITORING
ELIGIBILITY FOR SOCIAL HOUSING SUBSIDIES AND THE ROLE OF THE HOUSING BRANCH –
REFERRAL FROM COUNCIL |
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. 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,
2. Request the Auditor General to conduct an audit of the role and mandate of the Housing Branch as part of his 2008 workplan.
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3. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM – Year 4 |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1.
Receive this annual report on the Emergency Management
Program - Year 4 for information.
2.
Approve the Disaster Psychosocial Outreach Emergency
Plan, Version 1.0 and that it becomes an Appendix to the City of Ottawa
Emergency Management Plan.
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4. 911 ANNUAL REPORT
2007 |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
COMMUNITY
AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT
24A (IN CAMERA)
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1. APPROVAL OF NEW MEMBERSHIP TO THE SITE
PROGRAM DEPARTMENTAL CONSULTATIVE GROUP - IN CAMERA: PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT
IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUALS. REPORTING OUT DATE: UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL |
To be dealt
with In Camera.
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2. APPOINTMENTS TO THE SENIORS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE – in camera - Personal matters about identifiable individuals |
To be dealt
with In Camera.
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3. APPOINTMENTS TO THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL
SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE – in camera - Personal matters about
identifiable individuals – REPORTING OUT DATE: UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL |
To be dealt
with In Camera.
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4. APPOINTMENTS TO THE Cumberland Heritage
Village Museum Board – in camera - Personal matters about identifiable
individuals – REPORTING OUT DATE, UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL |
To be dealt
with In Camera.
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5. APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARTS, HERITAGE AND
CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE – in camera - Personal matters about identifiable
individuals – REPORTING OUT DATE: UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL |
To be dealt
with In Camera.
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6. APPOINTMENTS TO THE POVERTY ISSUES ADVISORY
COMMITTEE – in camera - Personal matters about identifiable individuals –
REPORTING OUT DATE: UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL |
To be dealt
with In Camera.
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7. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE – in camera - Personal matters about identifiable
individuals – REPORTING OUT DATE, UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL |
To be dealt
with In Camera.
CORPORATE
SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS 23
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1. ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY
COMMITTEE - 2007 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2008 WORK PLAN |
Committee RecommendationS
That Council:
1. receive the 2007 Annual Report of the
Accessibility Advisory Committee as detailed in Document 1; and
2. approve the objectives contained in the 2008
workplan, as detailed in Document 2.
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2. EQUITY AND DIVERSITY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 2007 ANNUAL REPORT, 2008 WORKPLAN AND REVISED TERMS OF
REFERENCE |
Committee RecommendationS AS AMENDED
That Council:
1. Receive the 2007 Annual Report of the Equity
and Diversity Advisory Committee as detailed in Document 1;
2. Approve the objectives contained in the 2008
workplan, as detailed in Document 2; and
3. That
the proposed revised Terms of Reference for the Equity and Diversity Advisory
Committee be referred to the mid-term governance review and that staff be
directed to work with the Advisory Committee to clarify roles and responsibilities.
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3. AUDIT OF CARP
RIVER WATERSHED STUDY AND RELATED PROJECTS - POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST with
respect to consultants and the community lands development recommendations |
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION as amended
That
Council amend the City’s Purchasing By-law to implement the audit
recommendation 12 with exceptions authorized by the DCM or City Manager being
reported to CSEDC as an information item.
4. Appointment to The VANIER
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT |
Committee Recommendation
That Council approve the appointment of Éric Patenaude to the Vanier
Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term expiring November
30, 2010.
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5. CANADIAN CAPITAL CITIES
ORGANIZATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS - APPOINTMENT |
Committee Recommendation
That Council
approve Councillor Georges Bédard continue as the City of Ottawa representative
on the Canadian Capital Cities Organization Board of Directors.
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6. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY - CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1
TO DECEMBER 31, 2007, SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING, LEGAL OUTSOURCING COSTS
AND PAYMENT WITHOUT REFERENCE |
Committee Recommendation
That Council receive this report for information.
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7. Capital
Adjustments and Closing of Projects – tax supported |
Committee Recommendations as amended
That Council:
1. Approve
the budget adjustments as detailed in Document 1;
2. Authorize
the closing of capital projects listed in Document 2, the funding of deficits
as identified and the return of balance of funds to funding sources;
3. Authorize
the refinancing of capital projects due to the receipt of $27.185 million
Provincial Transit Capital Grant, as shown in Document 3;
4. Authorize
the refinancing of capital projects due to the receipt of $14.645 million Municipal Road and Bridge
Infrastructure Investment Grant, as shown in Document 3;
5. Approve
a net decrease in debt authority of $23.842 million as a result of the
recommendations above;
6. Approve
additional authority of $33.73 million for the Central Archives Relocation and
Ottawa Library Technical Services Facility project to be funded with the $20
million in provincial revenue received under the Municipal Infrastructure
Improvement Initiative (MIII) and the balance of $13.73 million with tax
supported debt; and
7. Receive
the budget adjustments in Document 4 undertaken in accordance with the
Delegation of Authority By-law 2005-503, as amended, as they pertain to capital
works.
8. That the recommended reduction in capital budget authority for 900991 Bridlewood Community Centre (Document 1 – Budget Adjustments Requiring Council Approval) be removed and funds be held until a location within Bridlewood can be fully explored and cost be determined.
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8. Strategic Branch
Reviews |
Committee Recommendation
That Council approve the Strategic Branch Reviews process as
outlined in this report.
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9. Sale
of property - 40 goulbourn Street |
Committee Recommendations
That
Council:
1. Declare
the properties shown as Parcels “A” and “B” on Annex “A” attached, containing
approximately 685.7 m2
(7,381.05 square feet), municipally known as 40 Goulbourn Street and
described as part of Cordukes Crescent and Goulbourn Street to be closed, Plan
635 and all of Block 24, Plan 4M-737, former Township of Goulbourn now in the
City of Ottawa, as surplus to the City’s needs; and
2. Approve
the sale of part of Cordukes Crescent and Goulbourn Street to be closed, Plan
635 and part of Block 24, Plan 4M-737, former Township of Goulbourn now in the
City of Ottawa shown as Parcel “A”, on Annex “A” attached, containing
approximately 674.1 m2 (7,256.19 square feet), subject to any
easements that may be required to Doyle Homes Limited for the amount of $95,000
plus GST, pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale that has been received.
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10. AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT CHARGE BY-LAW
2007-66 MONAHAN DRAIN STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY |
Committee Recommendations
That Council approve:
1.
An amendment to the
Development Charges By-Law 2007-66 adopted on February 14, 2007 to reflect
changes in the area-specific stormwater non‑residential rates resulting
from changes to the Area Specific Development Charges Background Study dated
March 7, 2008, as recommended by Planning and Environment Committee on
January 22, 2008; and
2. The Background Study attached as Document 2,
inclusive of the revised area-specific development charge growth projections
and non‑residential rates for the Monahan Drain area.
CORPORATE
SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS 23A (IN CAMERA)
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1. APPOINTMENTS TO THE ACCESSIBILITY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE – IN CAMERA - PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT IDENTIFIABLE
INDIVIDUALS – REPORTING OUT DATE, UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL |
To be dealt with In
Camera.
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2. APPOINTMENTS TO THE BUSINESS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE – IN CAMERA - PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT IDENTIFIABLE
INDIVIDUALS – REPORTING OUT DATE, UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL |
To be dealt with In Camera.
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3. APPOINTMENTS TO THE EQUITY AND
DIVERSITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE – IN CAMERA - PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT
IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUALS – REPORTING OUT DATE, UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL |
To be dealt with In
Camera.
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4. APPOINTMENTS TO THE FRENCH
LANGUAGE SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE - IN CAMERA - PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT
IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUALS - REPORTING OUT DATE, UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL |
To be dealt
with In Camera.
5. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PINEVIEW
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT – IN CAMERA - PERSONAL MATTERS
ABOUT IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUALS – REPORTING OUT DATE, UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL |
To be dealt with In Camera.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
29
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1. APPLICATION TO
ALTER 124 MANOR AVENUE IN THE ROCKCLIFFE PARK HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
DESIGNATED UNDER PART V OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT |
Committee
recommendation
That Council
approve the application to alter 124 Manor Avenue according to plans by Julian
Smith and Associates Architects received on March 7, 2008.
2. ZONING - 435-441 MOODIE DRIVE |
Committee
recommendation
That Council approve
an amendment to the former City of Nepean Zoning By-law to change the zoning of
435‑441 Moodie Drive from CO Block 11 - Commercial Office, Block 11
Zone to CN Block (XX) - Commercial Neighbourhood (Exception) Zone as shown in
Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.
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3. ZONING – 400 PAUL METIVIER DRIVE |
Committee recommendation as amended
(This matter is subject to Bill 51)
That Council approve an
amendment to the former City of Nepean Zoning By-law to change the zoning of
portions of the lands described as 400 Paul Metivier Drive from Future Growth -
FG to Residential Sixth “A” Density Exception Zone - R6A Block 7 as shown in
Document 1, as amended.
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4. ZONING - 791 MONTRÉAL ROAD |
Committee
recommendation
That Council approve
an amendment to the former City of Ottawa Zoning By-law to change the zoning of
791 Montreal Road from R4A [235] (Multiple-Unit Exception Zone 235) to R4A
[***] (New Multiple-Unit Exception Zone) to permit "office" as an
aditional permitted use as detailed in Document 2.
5. ZONING
- 127 CATHERINE STREET |
Committee
recommendationS
2. That
the By-law to implement Recommendation 1 not be enacted until such time as an
updated site plan to provide for improving the landscaping treatment is
submitted and approved with an agreement entered into or a letter of
undertaking provided.
3. That
approval of the temporary zoning set out in Recommendation 1 be null and void
if the requirements of Recommendation 2 have not been satisfied within six
months of approval.
6. ZONING
- 186 ST. PATRICK STREET |
Committee
recommendationS
1.
That Council
approve an amendment to the former City of Ottawa Zoning By-law to change the
zoning at 186 St. Patrick Street to permit the continued use of parking
lot for a temporary period of three years, as detailed in Document 1.
2.
That the By-law to
implement Recommendation 1 not be enacted until such time as an updated site
plan providing for improved landscaping treatment, is submitted, and approved
with an agreement entered into or a letter of undertaking provided.
3.
That approval of
the temporary zoning set out in Recommendation 1 be null and void if the
requirements of Recommendation 2 have not been satisfied within six months of
approval.
7. SIGN
BY-LAW MINOR VARIANCES - 110 PLACE D'ORLÉANS DRIVE |
Committee
recommendation
That Council approve the
application to vary Sections 76 and 86 of Sign By-law 2005-439 to permit three
(3) as-built illuminated ground signs located at 110 Place d'Orléans Drive,
whereby;
·
two
of the signs are located within the required eight-metre setback to controlled
traffic signals, and
·
one
of the three signs is located within one metre of the property line and located
within the required eight-metre setback to controlled traffic signals,
as detailed in Document 1,
provided that the main address of the property be displayed on the north sign
adjacent to HWY 174 pursuant to Section 83 of the By-law.
8. SIGN
BY-LAW MINOR VARIANCES - 6081 HAZELDEAN ROAD |
Committee
recommendation
That Council approve the
application to vary Sections 86, 105 and 107 of Sign By-law 2005-439,
regulating setback, height and sign face area, to permit two as-built
illuminated ground signs situated at 6081 Hazeldean Road, as detailed in
Document 1, provided the ground sign abutting Stittsville Main Street displays
the full address of the plaza (6081 Hazeldean Road).
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
30
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1. 2007 AUDIT OF
CARP RIVER WATERSHED STUDY AND RELATED PROJECTS |
AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
PLANNING
AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Endorse
the Audit Recommendations within the jurisdiction of Planning and Environment
Committee (i.e. excluding Audit Recommendations 4 and 12) where Management is
in agreement;
2. Where
Management has indicated agreement in principle or has deferred its response
pending a review, direct Management to advise as to the implementation of the
Audit Recommendation by the end of 2008;
3. Direct
staff to:
a) Proceed with a third party review;
b) Post the Terms of Reference on the City’s
website in order to receive comment;
c) Address, as part of a staff report, input
and comments from the public for final approval of the Terms of Reference at
the June 24, 2008 Planning and Environment Committee meeting and the following
Council meeting;
d) Respond to the Inquiry on Hiring of
Consultants for Studies in order to discuss at the same June 24, 2008 meeting.
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2. CAPITAL ADJUSTMENTS AND CLOSING OF PROJECTS – RATE
SUPPORTED |
Committee recommendationS
That Council:
1. Approve
the budget adjustments as detailed in Document 1;
2. Authorize
the closing of capital projects listed in Document 2, the funding of deficits
as identified and the return of balance of funds to funding sources;
3. Approve
a net decrease in debt authority of $5.319 million; and
4. Receive
the budget adjustments in Document 3 undertaken in accordance with the
Delegation of Authority By-law 2005-503, as amended, as they pertain to capital
works.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
30A (IN CAMERA)
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1. NATIONAL
CAPITAL COMMISSION APPEAL - REPORT ON MEDIATION - IN CAMERA: SOLICITOR/CLIENT
PRIVILEGE - REPORTING OUT DATE: 90 DAYS AFTER THE RESOLUTION OF ALL MATTERS |
To be dealt
with In Camera.
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2. APPOINTMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
– IN CAMERA - PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUALS – REPORTING OUT
DATE, UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL |
To be dealt
with In Camera.
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3. APPOINTMENTS TO THE LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE – IN CAMERA - PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT IDENTIFIABLE
INDIVIDUALS – REPORTING OUT DATE, UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL |
To be dealt
with In Camera.
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4. APPOINTMENTS TO THE OTTAWA FORESTS AND GREENSPACE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE – IN CAMERA - PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT IDENTIFIABLE
INDIVIDUALS – REPORTING OUT DATE, UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL |
To be dealt
with In Camera.
TRANSIT COMMITTEE REPORT 15
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1. WEST TRANSITWAY EXTENSION
(SOUTHWEST TRANSITWAY TO PINECREST) VALUE ENGINEERING STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONs as amended
That Council approve the following:
1. Receive the results of
the West Transitway Extension (Woodroffe to Pinecrest) Value Engineering Study;
2. That an Environmental Assessment be
initiated to convert the equivalent of one lane in each direction within the
417 corridor to complete the Transitway and this be a solution pursued, as well
as other routes that do not include demolition of homes.
3. That before the
Ontario Government considers widening of any controlled access highway within
or immediately contiguous to a major urban metropolis, that transit solutions
have been fully explored with the municipality affected.
4. a. staff be directed to provide notice
to the Owners of the properties listed on Schedule “A” to this Motion that the
City will consider requests by Owners that the City purchase their property;
b. where
requested in writing by an Owner to do so, staff will negotiate with the Owner
with a view to a City purchase of the property;
c. the
negotiations are to be based on an independent appraisal of fair market value,
and on a willing seller-willing buyer basis;
d. where staff
is satisfied that a fair market value price has been agreed upon, the City will
purchase that property, subject to the acquisition approval process applicable
to the purchase (Council or delegated Authority); and
e. acquisitions
of any properties listed on Schedule “A” be funded from the Transit Capital
Reserve.
Schedule
“A”:
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2496 Roman Avenue
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2500
Roman Avenue
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2506
Roman Avenue
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2512
Roman Avenue
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2514
Roman Avenue
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2516
Roman Avenue
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2522
Roman Avenue
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2526
Roman Avenue
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2532
Roman Avenue
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2536
Roman Avenue
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2540
Roman Avenue
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2542
Roman Avenue
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2546
Roman Avenue
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2550
Roman Avenue
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2554
Roman Avenue
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2558
Roman Avenue
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2562
Roman Avenue
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2570
Roman Avenue
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2576
Roman Avenue
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2580
Roman Avenue
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2584
Roman Avenue
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2588
Roman Avenue
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2592
Roman Avenue
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2596
Roman Avenue
and 1063
Hindley Avenue
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 17A
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1. ROADS AND CYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2007
ANNUAL REPORT AND 2008 WORKPLAN |
Committee recommendations
That
Council:
1. Receive the 2007
Annual Report of the Roads and Cycling Advisory Committee as detailed in
Document 1; and
2. Approve the objectives contained in the
2008 Workplan, as detailed in Document 2.
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2. WaIVER
TO THE CITY OF OTTAWA ENCROACHMENT BY-LAW 2003-446 FOR 357 Preston Street |
Committee recommendation
That Council
approve the waiver of Provision 65 of the Encroachment By-law 2003-446, to
permit an outdoor patio within thirty metres (30m) of a property zoned for
residential use.
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3. Patio Operations During the Reconstruction
of Preston Street |
Committee recommendations
That Council approve:
1. That
the permit holders within the construction limits during the Preston Street
Reconstruction Project be permitted to operate patios on the right-of-way (ROW)
at no charge, where and when the approved boundaries of their patio are
available and as permitted by the contractor; and
2. That
the permit holders on Preston Street outside of the construction limits be
offered the opportunity to open their patios while being charged the lower
'Boulevard' as opposed to the 'Sidewalk' rate.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 18
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1. PEDESTRIAN AND TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2008 WORKPLAN, 2007 ANNUAL
REPORT, AND AMENDED TERMS OF REFERENCE |
Committee recommendations
That
Council:
a)
Receive the 2007 Annual Report for the Pedestrian and
Transit Advisory Committee as detailed in Document 1;
b)
Approve the objectives contained in the 2008
workplan, as detailed in Document 2; and
c) Approve the revised
Terms of Reference, as detailed in Attachment 3.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 18A (IN CAMERA)
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1. APPOINTMENTS TO THE Roads and cycling
ADVISORY COMMITTEE – in camera - Personal matters about identifiable
individuals – REPORTING OUT DATE, UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL |
To be dealt with In Camera.
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2. APPOINTMENTS
TO THE Pedestrian and transit ADVISORY COMMITTEE – in camera - Personal
matters about identifiable individuals – REPORTING OUT DATE, UPON COUNCIL
APPROVAL |
To be dealt with In Camera.
12. Motion
to Adopt Reports
(Councillors C. Doucet and S.
Qadri)
13. Notices
of Motion (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
14. Motion to Introduce By-laws Three Readings
(Councillors C. Doucet and S.
Qadri)
a)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-307 (Monahan Drain).
b)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the installation of public sanitary sewers to
and within the streets/locations described below in the in Manotick-Core Area
and to undertake such works as a local improvement.
c)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the installation of public sanitary sewers to
and within the streets/locations described below in the in Manotick-Hillside
Gardens and to undertake such works as a local improvement.
d)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for the maintenance and repair of
drainage works in the City of Ottawa - Lough Municipal Drain.
e)
A by-law
of the City of Ottawa to establish the tax ratios for the taxation year 2008.
f)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting property subclass tax reductions for
the year 2008.
g)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2008.
h)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2008 for police
services.
i)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2008 for the City of
Ottawa’s share of the costs of the conservation authorities.
j)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2008 for additional
capital costs.
k)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for fire protection
and prevention in the urban service area for the year 2008.
l)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for fire protection
and prevention in the rural service area for the year 2008.
m)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for public
transportation within the service area known as the Urban Transit Area for the
year 2008.
n)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for public
transportation within the Rural Transit Service Areas for the year 2008.
o)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for public
transportation within the service area known as the Town Transit Area for the
year 2008.
p)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for community and
recreational services within the service area known as the Canterbury Community
Centre Expansion Area for the year 2008.
q)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the calculation of the amount of taxes
for municipal and school purposes payable in respect of property in the
commercial classes, industrial classes or multi-residential property class for
2008.
r)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a percentage by which tax decreases
are limited for 2008 for properties in the commercial, industrial and
multi-residential property classes.
s)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-500 respecting the sewer
service rate.
t)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy a special charge in respect of the
Business Improvement Areas in the City of Ottawa and to provide for the
collection of these special charges for the year 2008.
u)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to impose, levy and collect a rate for the
purposes of The Sparks Street Mall Management Board with respect to the Sparks
Street Mall for the year 2008.
v)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public
highway and assume them for public use (Joshua Street).
w)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public
highway and assume them for public use.
x)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 25, 27 and 29 Berry Glen Street, as
being exempt from Part Lot Control.
y)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 122 and 124 McBrien Street, as being
exempt from Part Lot Control.
z)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 105, 107, 134, 136, 172, 174, 176 and
178 Prem Circle, as being exempt from Part Lot Control and to repeal By-law No.
2008-142.
aa)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 2161 and 2163 Valin Street, as being
exempt from part lot control.
bb)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 101, 203, 121, 131, 140, 146, 156,
158, 160, 166, 168, 170, 172, 177, 178, 179, 180, 182, 183, 185 and 186
Talltree Crescent, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
cc)
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 435-441 Moodie Drive.
dd)
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 property known municipally
as 400 Paul Metivier Drive.
ee)
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 791 Montreal Road.
ff)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-17 to appoint certain
Inspectors, Property Standards Officers and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
in the Building Code Services Branch of the Planning, Transit and the
Environment Department.
gg)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting Fire
Routes.
hh)
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.
ii)
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.
15. Confirmation
By-law (Councillors C.
Doucet and S. Qadri)
16. Inquiries
17. Adjournment (Councillors C. Doucet and S. Qadri)
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