OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL
10 MARCH 2011
ANDREW S. HAYDON HALL
10:00 a.m.
AGENDA 9
1. Prayer
2. National Anthem (Councillor Desroches)
3. Announcements/Ceremonial Activities
· Recognition – Mayor’s City Builder Award
· Recognition – CTV Day Proclamation
4. Roll Call
5. Confirmation of Minutes
Confirmation of Minutes of the regular and In-Camera meetings of 23 February 2011.
6. Declarations of interest including those originally arising from prior meetings
7. Communications
· Memorandum received from the Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee requesting Council amend a resolution approved by Transportation Committee, to include a dedicated seat for the Accessibility Advisory Committee on the Parking Stakeholders Consultation Group (Reference Transportation Committee Report 4, Item 3, Amendment to the Terms of Reference for the Parking Stakeholders Consultation Group).
· Responses to Inquiries
· 46-10 Rideau Carleton Raceway
8. Regrets
Councillor P. Hume has advised he will be absent from the Council meeting of 10 March 2011, due to City Business.
9. Motion to Introduce Reports
(Councillors S. Qadri and M. McRae)
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES AND COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY’S REPORT
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90 RICHMOND ROAD, 114 RICHMOND ROAD, AND 380 LEIGHTON TERRACE – POSSIBLE COMMUNITY LAND ACQUISITION
90, chemin richmond, 114, chemin richmond et
380, terrasse leighton – acquisition de terrain communautaire possible |
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
SELECTION PANEL, OTTAWA BOARD OF HEALTH, AND CITY CLERK AND SOLICITOR
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OTTAWA BOARD OF HEALTH OTTAWA BOARD OF HEALTH- SELECTION PANEL NOMINATIONS AND IMPLEMENT UPDATE
JURY
DE SÉLECTION QUANT À LA NOMINATION DES MEMBRES DU CONSEIL DE SANTÉ ET LE
POINT SUR LA MISE SUR PIED DU CONSEIL |
REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve the following appointments to the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit, also known as Ottawa Board of Health, all terms to be effective on the date of proclamation of the amendments to the City of Ottawa Act, 1999 and to expire with the term of Council:
Merrilee Fullerton
Tim Hutchinson
Atul Kapur
Marguarite Keeley
Gisèle Richer
Sharon Sholzberg-Gray (reserve 1)
Deborah Jordan (reserve 2)
2. Approve the motion in Document 1 of this report and direct the City Clerk and Solicitor to forward this motion to the Province as the City's formal request for proclamation of the amendments to the City of Ottawa Act, 1999 that establishes the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit;
3. Approve the amendments to the City of Ottawa’s Procedural By-law, Delegation of Authority By-law and Records Retention By-law as well as the Terms of Reference for the Community and Protective Services Committee and the Terms of Reference to any relevant Advisory Committee to reflect the establishment of Ottawa Board of Health’s By-laws, as outlined in this report;
4. Delegate authority to the City Clerk and Solicitor to make any administrative changes to City by-laws as necessary to reflect amendments or procedures adopted by the Board of Health; and
5. Direct that the City of Ottawa’s Procedural By-law, Delegation of Authority By-law and Records Retention By-law, as well as any other related By-laws, as amended by this report or by future Board of Health decisions, be included in the by-law listing of a subsequent Council meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 4
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4. HAZELDEAN ROAD MUNICIPAL DRAIN
INSTALLATIONS
MUNICIPALE DE DRAINAGE HAZELDEAN ROAD |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopt the Engineer's Report for the Hazeldean Road Municipal Drain and give first and second reading to the attached By-law in accordance with Sections 42 and 45 of the Drainage Act of Ontario.
JOINT AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 1
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1. RURAL PATHWAYS SHARED-USE POLICY
POLITIQUE D’UTILISATION PARTAGÈE DES SENTIERS RURAUX
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COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION
Delegations: 20 (8 in favour, 10 against, 2 asking for ‘balanced’ approach)
Debate: Committee spent about 4.5 hours in total on this item
Vote: Motions:
· Deans’ Motion Re: Complete prohibition of motorized vehicles on Osgoode Pathway, Buckles St. - Main St. LOST (7:4)
· Bloess’ Motion 1 [Complete prohibition of motorized vehicles on Prescott-Russell Trail from Mer Bleue Rd to Innes Rd] - CARRIED (9:2)
· Bloess’ Motion 2 [$50k cost reduction for monitoring] - LOST (8:3)
· On Report as amended - CARRIED (9:2)
Position of Ward Councillors:
Deans’ Motion
Yea: Councillors Bloess (2), Deans (10)
Nay: Councillors Blais (19), Thompson (20), Moffatt (21)
Bloess’ Motion 1
All Ward Councillors in favour
Bloess’ Motion2
Yea: Councillors Bloess (2), Deans (10)
Nay: Councillors Blais (19), Thompson (20), Moffatt (21)
On Report as amended
Yea: Councillors Bloess (2), Blais (19), Thompson (20), Moffatt (21)
Nay: Councillor Deans (10)
Position of Advisory Committee(s):
· PRAC opposed to allowing use of motorized vehicles on recreational pathways.
· RIAC in favour of allowing use of motorized vehicles (snowmobiles) on recreational pathways.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council:
1. Approve the Rural Pathways Shared-Use Policy for the Osgoode and Prescott-Russell Pathways as outlined in Document 1;
2. Direct staff to undertake a policy monitoring and review program as outlined in this report and to report back to the Joint Transportation and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees in summer 2013 on the results of this review and any recommendations for changes to the policy; and,
3. Approve that the section of the Prescott-Russell Trail from Mer Bleue Road to Innes Road, shown as CR 103 on the skidoo trail map, be subject to a total prohibition of motorized vehicles.
DEBENTURE COMMITTEE REPORT 1
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1. Debenture Issue
émission de débentures
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Committee Recommendation
That Council receive this report on the City’s recent debenture issue in the amount of $92,000,000 to Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation, for information.
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 4
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1. REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS - ALTERNATIVE MODES OF TRANSPORTATION
PROCESSUS DE REMBOURSEMENT -
AUTRES MOYENS DE TRANSPORT |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED
That Council direct staff to develop a reimbursement process for the City that encourages the use of bicycle travel in keeping with City policies and strategies and with the goal of saving money, promoting physical activity and reducing emissions of air pollutants.
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4. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY – CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND LEGAL OUTSOURCING COSTS
DÉLÉGATION DE POUVOIR –
CONTRATS ACCORDÉS POUR LA PÉRIODE DU 1er JUILLET AU 30 SEPTEMBRE
2010 ET FRAIS LÉGAUX D’IMPARTITION |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
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6. Ottawa Firefighters Monument Loan Repayment Extension
PROLONGATION
DU DÉLAI DE REMBOURSEMENT DU PRÊT consenti POUR LA CONSTRUCTION DU MONUMENT
AUX POMPIERS D’OTtawa |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
1. an extension of the interest-free loan repayment for an additional seven years;
2. direct staff to establish a new repayment schedule for the balance;
3. eliminate the maintenance trust fund requirement of $150,000;
4. require that the Ottawa Firefighters Community Foundation pay an additional $4,000 annually for maintenance to the City for the term of the agreement for a total of $20,000, to be paid in year seven of the extension; and
5. with the funds received in recommendation 4 staff are to establish a trust account to pay for maintenance thereafter.
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9. DISTRIBUTION OF SINKING FUND SURPLUS AND SINKING FUND LEVIES FOR 2011
DISTRIBUTION
DE L’EXCÉDENT Du FONDS D’AMORTISSEMENT ET des REDEVANCES relatives aU FONDS
D’AMORTISSEMENT POUR 2011 |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve the distribution in the amount of $4,438,026 from the City of Ottawa Sinking Fund to the City representing the surplus in excess of the debenture commitment authorized by By-law 33 of 1991 which matures on February 28, 2011 and that this amount be contributed to the Environmental Resources Areas Acquisition Reserve Fund;
2. Approve any future excess amounts which Council authorizes to be distributed from the City of Ottawa Sinking Fund be contributed to the Environmental Resources Areas Acquisition Reserve Fund; and
3. Receive this report on the sinking fund levies for 2011, for information.
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10. LEASE RENEWAL WITH OTTAWA STADIUM GROUP LTD. FOR Ottawa Stadium – 300 Coventry Road
RENOUVELLEMENT DU BAIL DU OTTAWA STADIUM GROUP LTD. POUR LE STADE D’OTTAWA – 300, CHEMIN COVENTRY
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve a Lease renewal with the Ottawa Stadium Group (OSG) for use of the Ottawa Stadium facility in 2011 based on the terms set out in Document “1” of this report.
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11.
Corporate ADVERTISING Opportunities POSSIBILITÉS
DE PUBLICITÉ D’ENTREPRISE |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the 2011 to 2015 Marketing Plan attached as Document 1 and as outlined in this report including expanding the scope of the Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policy to include all opportunity types identified in the Marketing Plan and the list of community facilities identified in the report as venues to be marketed for potential naming rights, subject to approval of funding in the 2011 budget.
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12. 2013 IIHF WORLD WOMEN'S HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP
Championnat mondial de hockey féminin 2013 de la FIHG
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Formally support the bid by Senators Sports and Entertainment and its bid partners to host the 2013 IIHF World Women’s Hockey Championship, scheduled for March 31 to April 9, 2013;
2. Approve, subject to Ottawa winning the bid competition, a funding contribution up to $200,000 ($150,000 in-kind and $50,000 cash); and
3. Delegate authority to the City Manager to execute, on behalf of the City of Ottawa, all necessary agreements and any other supporting documents for the City to host the 2013 IIHF World Women’s Hockey Championship.
PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 5A
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3. ZONING – 348 WOODROFFE AVENUE
ZONAGE – 348, AVENUE WOODROFFE
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Committee recommendationS AS AMENDED
(This matter is Subject to Bill 51)
1. That Council approve an amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 348 Woodroffe Avenue from R4D to R4D[984], as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2, as amended by the following:
That Document 2, Details of Recommended Zoning be amended by replacing all of the text under proposed change number 2 with the following:
“2. Amend exception 984 of Section 239 Urban Exceptions as follows:
a. The following uses are added to column III “Additional Land Uses permitted”:
“dwelling unit” and “medical facility”,
b. delete all of the wording from column V, “Provisions”, and replace it with the following:
- a medical facility is permitted only until such time as the existing medical facility use has been abandoned for at least 120 days
- maximum gross floor area of a medical facility: 65 square metres
- a medical facility is only permitted on the ground floor
- the lot width and lot area requirements, yard setbacks, and maximum building height for a semi-detached house in an R4D zone apply”
2. That the implementing by-law not proceed to Council until such time as a Property Development and Landscape Plan prepared to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, has been submitted and financial securities provided for all proposed landscape elements.
And that there be no further notice pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 4
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1. PARKING OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT BRANCH 2011 WORK PLAN
PLAN DE TRAVAIL
POUR 2011 DE LA DIRECTION DE L’EXPLOITATION ET DE
L’ENTRETIEN DES STATIONNEMENTS |
Committee recommendationS
That Council:
1. Approve the Parking Operations, Maintenance and Development Branch 2011 Work Plan report, and
2. Receive the Financial Summary and Capital Program Plan, which includes budgetary estimates for 2011, as tabled in the 2011 Draft Budget.
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2. Multi-Use Pathway Connection – Coventry Road To Train Station: Environmental Assessment Study
Sentier polyvalent – du chemin coventry à la station d’O-Train :
Étude d’évaluation environnementale |
Committee recommendation
That Council approve the finalization of the Environmental Study Report for the multi-use pathway connection between Coventry Road and the Train Station and posting of the Notice of Study Completion.
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3. AMENDMENT TO THE TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE PARKING STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION GROUP
MODIFICATION AU CADRE DE
RÉFÉRENCE DU GROUPE CONSULTATIF DES INTERVENANTS SUR LE STATIONNEMENT |
Committee recommendationS
That Council approve that the Terms of Reference for the Parking Stakeholder Consultation Group be amended as follows:
1. The addition of one (1) member to represent accessibility-related issues;
2. The addition of a fourth BIA representative;
3. The removal of the geographical/location limitations related to the BIA seats; and,
4. That vacancies in membership be filled by drawing from eligible members of the existing pool of candidates that submitted applications under other categories.
That Council approve the Bulk Consent Agenda attached as Document 1.
11. Motion to Adopt Reports
(Councillors S. Qadri and M. McRae)
12. Motions of Which Notice has been Given Previously
MOTION
Moved by Councillor M. McRae
Seconded by Councillor M. Taylor
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa, through Schedule 2 of its Licensing By-law 2002-189, licenses driving school operators and driving instructors;
AND WHEREAS in 2007, Council amended Schedule 2 to prohibit driving instruction within a defined area adjacent to the Ministry of Transportation test facility at 5303 Canotek Road in order to address on-going issues with increased traffic and potential safety concerns in the residential area adjacent to the test facility;
AND WHEREAS for several years similar issues have been on-going in the residential area adjacent to the driving test facility at 1570 Walkley Road;
AND WHEREAS City staff has, on two occasions in the last year, notified in writing driving school operators and driving instructors of the issues and requested cooperation in directing driving instructors to cease using specified residential streets for student instruction, but no improvement in the situation has been demonstrated;
AND WHEREAS City staff support restricting driving instruction in the Ridgemont Community;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council waive the notice requirements prescribed by By-law No. 2002-522 respecting public notice, as amended; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council approve amendments to Schedule 2 of By-law 2002-189, as detailed in the attached amending by-law, to prohibit driving instruction within a defined area adjacent to the Ministry of Transportation test facility at 1570 Walkley Road, and to correct a minor typographical error in the description of Area A (area surrounding test facility at 5303 Canotek Road).
MOTION
Moved by Councillor D. Thompson
Seconded by Councillor M. Taylor
WHEREAS the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, in partnership with the Rideau Carleton Raceway, has operated slot machines at the Raceway’s location since the year 2000; and,
WHEREAS the former City of Gloucester and the former Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton supported the successful application for slot machines at the Rideau Carleton Raceway; and
WHEREAS in 2009, City Council supported the successful application of the Rideau Carleton Raceway to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to open a new charity bingo hall; and
WHEREAS the Rideau Carleton Raceway has contributed over $37 million to the City since the introduction of slots in 2000; and over $4.4 million in 2010 to the City of Ottawa as part of a long-standing revenue sharing agreement; and
WHEREAS the Rideau Carleton Raceway is seeking a two-year pilot project to establish table games that would increase its contributions to the City of Ottawa Treasury by approximately $2 million per year; and
WHEREAS there are other economic development, tourism development and spin-off employment opportunities that will benefit the community as gaming tables are introduced alongside slot machines at the Rideau Carleton Raceway; and
WHEREAS Section 207.1 of the Criminal Code stipulates that the Provinces are responsible for gaming in Canada and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has the authority to provide for the operation of gaming premises in Ontario;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council communicate its support in principle of the petition to the Province of Ontario by the Rideau Carleton Raceway to direct the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to permit gaming tables at the Raceway as a two-year pilot project, subject to any required rezoning and any relevant legislation such as the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999.
13. Notices of Motion (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
14. Motion to Introduce By-laws Three Readings
(Councillors S. Qadri and M. McRae)
a) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Findlay Creek Drive).
b) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting fire routes.
c) 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.
d) 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 725 Old Coach Road.
e) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 10 Helmsdale Road as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
f) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 199 Kennevale Drive as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
g) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189 respecting the licensing, regulating and governing of Driving School Operators and Driving School Instructors.
h) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Hillpark High Street).
i) 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 1721 and 1731 Old Montreal Road.
j) 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 201 Cyd Street.
k) 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 220 Terence Matthews Crescent.
l) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2011-28 respecting delegation of authority to various officers of the City.
m) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for the abandonment of the Morold Municipal Drain and the partial relocation, improvement and future maintenance of drainage works in the City of Ottawa – Dowdall Municipal Drain
15. Confirmation By-law (Councillors S. Qadri and M. McRae)
16. Inquiries
17. Adjournment (Councillors S. Qadri and M. McRae)
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