OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, 08 June 2016
10:10 a.m.
Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West
MINUTES 33
The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on Wednesday, 08 June 2016 beginning at 10:10 a.m.
The Mayor, Jim Watson, presided and led Council in a moment of reflection.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
The national anthem was performed by Isabella Munevar-Pelton.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES
RECOGNITION - MAYOR'S CITY BUILDER AWARD
Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Jody Mitic presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Marcel Gibeault in recognition of his volunteer work in the community and his support for Franco-Ontarian culture. Mr. Gilbeault has given generously of his time, skills and leadership in establishing and supporting La Societé franco-ontarienne du patrimoine et de l’histoire d’Orléans; Rendez-vous des aînés francophones d’Ottawa (RAFO); Mouvement d'implication francophone d'Orléans (MIFO); the Orléans Recreation Complex (today the Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans; and other community projects.
PRESENTATION - CITY OF OTTAWA - 2016 ONTARIO SENIOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Mayor Jim Watson presented the Province of Ontario Senior of the Year Award, Ottawa municipality certificate, to Marjorie Shaver-Jones, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the community after age 65. Ms. Shaver-Jones serves as President of the Copeland Park Community Alliance, and actively volunteers with the Federation of Citizens’ Associations of Ottawa and the Kanata Theatre.
ROLL CALL
All members were present.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the regular meeting of 25 May 2016 were confirmed.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST INCLUDING THOSE ORIGINALLY ARISING FROM PRIOR MEETINGS
No declarations of interest were received.
COMMUNICATIONS
The following communications were received.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO):
Bill 181, The Municipal Elections Modernization Act 3rd Reading
Petitions:
Petition received, containing 70 signatures of residents, requesting that the Statement of Work concerning the Airport Parkway from Brookfield Road to the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport be put on hold until negotiations can proceed to complete the proposed extension of the Trillium O-Train line from Greenboro Station to Riverside South. (reference: Transportation Committee Report 15, Item 6 of the Council Agenda)
Other Correspondence Received:
Submission received, containing 94 signatures of residents, requesting that the Statement of Work concerning the Airport Parkway from Brookfield Road to the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport be put on hold until negotiations can commence with the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Authority to build a light- rail stop inside its passenger terminal, which should be included in the proposed extension of the Trillium O-Train line from Greenboro Station to Riverside South. (reference: Transportation Committee Report 15, Item 6 of the Council Agenda)
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MOTION TO INTRODUCE REPORTS
MOTION NO. 33/1
Moved by Councillor J. Leiper
Seconded by Councillor S. Moffatt
That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 17; Audit Committee Report 7; and Transportation Committee Report 15 be received and considered; and
That the Rules of Procedure (Subsection 29.(3)) be suspended to receive and consider Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 15, due to timelines; and
That the petition from residents concerning the Airport Parkway, listed under Communications, be received.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 17
1. WATER ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY – PHASE 2
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE AND AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve the Water Environment Strategy Phase 2 report and 2016-2018 Workplan, attached as Document 1 and as described in this report.
2. Direct staff to report back on the implementation of the approved 2016-2018 Workplan as part of the report to the 2018-2022 City Council on a proposed 2019-2022 Water Environment Strategy workplan, for their consideration.
CARRIED
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2. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PART OF 3940 DUNNING ROAD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 3940 Dunning Road to prohibit residential uses on the retained farmland, and modify regulatory provisions, as detailed in Document 2.
MOTION NO. 33/2
Moved by Councillor S. Blais
Seconded by Councillor S. Moffatt
WHEREAS the French recommendation contained in the above-noted staff report as presented to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, was incorrect and did not match the English recommendation; and,
WHEREAS the English version of the recommendation contained in said report was correct;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the French recommendation be corrected to accurately reflect the wording contained in the English recommendation, as follows:
Que le Conseil approuve une modification au Règlement de zonage 2008-250 en ce qui a trait à une partie du 3940, chemin Dunning, afin d’interdire des utilisations résidentielles sur les terres agricoles conservées, et de modifier les dispositions réglementaires, comme il est précisé dans le document 2.
CARRIED
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Item 2 of the Council Agenda, as amended by Motion No. 33/2, was then put to Council and CARRIED.
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT 7
3. OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL – REPORT ON THE FOLLOW-UP OF THE AUDIT OF THE TREASURY FUNCTION
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive the report on the Follow-up to the Audit of the Treasury Function.
RECEIVED
4. 2015 CITY OF OTTAWA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the draft 2015 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial statements.
CARRIED
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FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 15
5. SMART CITY INITIATIVES
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That City Council recommend that the Finance and Economic Development Committee be assigned governance over Smart City initiatives, and that staff be directed to come back to the Finance and Economic Development committee and Council with a report on a vision and roadmap for Ottawa to become a Smart City which builds on the work and investment being made by Hydro Ottawa.
CARRIED with Councillor R. Chiarelli dissenting
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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 15
6. AIRPORT PARKWAY (BROOKFIELD ROAD TO OTTAWA MACDONALD CARTIER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT) AND LESTER ROAD (AIRPORT PARKWAY TO BANK STREET) WIDENING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY – RECOMMENDATIONS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve the results of the Airport Parkway and Lester Road Widening Environmental Assessment Study, as described in this report and supporting documents; and
2. Direct staff to finalize the Environmental Study Report and proceed with its posting for the 30-day public review period in accordance with Ontario Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process.
MOTION NO. 33/3
Moved by Councillor K. Egli
Seconded by Councillor S. Moffatt
WHEREAS the staff report entitled “Airport Parkway (Brookfield Road to Ottawa Macdonald- Cartier International Airport) and Lester Road (Airport Parkway to Bank Street) Widening Environmental Assessment Study – Recommendations” was considered by Transportation Committee at its meeting of June 1, 2016; and
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WHEREAS staff had included a number of internal and external stakeholders as part of the public consultation process, including Healthy Transportation Ottawa, Citizens for Safe Cycling and Accessibility Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, due to an oversight by staff, the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (ESAC) did not participate in the consultation process; and
WHEREAS the staff report stated that the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (ESAC) had been included as part of the public consultations and the Advisory Committee has requested that the report be amended to remove the incorrect reference;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the report be amended to remove reference to consulting with the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (ESAC).
CARRIED
Item 6 of the Council Agenda, as amended by Motion No. 33/3, was then put to Council and CARRIED with Councillors D. Chernushenko, J. Cloutier, J. Leiper, C. McKenney, and T. Nussbaum dissenting.
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BULK CONSENT AGENDA
AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 17
A. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PART OF 1613 DEVINE ROAD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 1613 Devine Road, to prohibit residential uses on the retained farmland, as detailed in Document 2.
CARRIED
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT 7
B. SINKING FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the Sinking Fund Financial Statements for 2015.
CARRIED
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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 15
C. GREENSCAPING PILOT PROJECT – SOMERSET STREET EAST
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve a waiver to Section 3(2) of the City of Ottawa Encroachment By-law 2003- 446 to permit a Greenscaping Pilot Project for three sections of the inner boulevard along Somerset Street East, as described in this report, and delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to waive encroachment fees for as long as the greenscaping is maintained by the Action Sandy Hill Community Association; and
2. Direct Planning and Growth Management staff to develop a Community Initiated Boulevard Greenscaping Program, based on information collected through the Somerset Street East Greenscaping Pilot Project, and report back to Transportation Committee and Council Q2 2018.
CARRIED
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D. WAIVER OF PROHIBITING PROVISIONS OF THE ENCROACHMENT BY-LAW ON BANK STREET
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Waive the prohibiting provisions of the Encroachment By- law to allow for the installation of charging stations on the City’s road allowance on Bank Street between Catherine Street and Wellington Street, as described in this report.
2. Waive the prohibiting provision of the Encroachment By- law to allow for the installation of art on the City’s road allowance on Bank Street between Catherine Street and Wellington Street, as described in this report.
CARRIED
E. DESIGNATION OF A COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONE ON PORTOBELLO BOULEVARD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.
That Council approve the designation of a Community Safety Zone on Portobello Boulevard as further described in this report and in the draft By-law attached as Document 1.
CARRIED
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MOTION TO ADOPT REPORTS
MOTION NO. 33/4
Moved by Councillor J. Leiper
Seconded by Councillor S. Moffatt
That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 17; Audit Committee Report 7; Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 15; and Transportation Committee Report 15 be received and adopted as amended.
CARRIED
MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN
MOTION NO. 33/5
Moved by Mayor J. Watson
Seconded by Councillor R. Brockington
WHEREAS it has been five decades since the collapse of the Heron Road Bridge during construction on August 10th, 1966, which caused the deaths of nine workers and injured 55 more; and
WHEREAS that disaster prompted significant changes to construction workplace safety standards in the Province in Ontario; and
WHEREAS the deaths of 26 workers in the Westray Mine disaster on May 9th, 1992, prompted the Federal Government to amend the Criminal Code of Canada in 2004 to hold corporations, their directors and executives criminally accountable for the health and safety of workers (the “Westray Amendments”); and
WHEREAS despite these legislative changes, according to the most recent statistics compiled by the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada, 919 workers across Canada died in 2014 as a result of workplace
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WHEREAS it was not until June 2015 that the first conviction under the Westray Amendments was obtained in the Province of Ontario;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ottawa City Council petition the Attorney General and the Labour Minister for the Province of Ontario to improve coordination between Occupational Health and Safety Act investigators, police and Crown Attorneys with a view to ensuring that the spirit and intent of the Westray Amendments are properly considered and applied in all cases of workplace fatalities and serious injuries.
CARRIED
MOTIONS REQUIRING SUSPENSION OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE
MOTION NO. 33/6
Moved Councillor C. McKenney
Seconded by Councillor K. Egli
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended due to timelines, as this event will begin prior to the next scheduled City Council meeting, to consider the following Motion:
WHEREAS Sparks Street BIA is to hold the 24th Annual Rib Fest festival; and
WHEREAS Sparks Street, from Lyon Street to Bay Street is required to be closed; and
WHEREAS the closure of Sparks Street, from Lyon Street to Bay Street as outlined is required to accommodate the event set-up commencing at 9:00am on Tuesday, June 21, 2016; and
WHEREAS the street festivities will commence on the morning of Wednesday, June 22, 2016, and setup of the street party stage and other on-street attractions takes several days; and
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WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Roads By-law (2001- 260) prohibits road closures before 6:00pm Monday to Friday; and
WHEREAS the Sparks Street road closure will end, and re-open at 7:00pm Sunday, June 26, 2016;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in order to allow for the issuance of the required permits, Council approve the closure of Sparks Street, from Lyon Street to Bay Street from 9:00am on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 to 7:00pm on Sunday, June 26, 2016, providing it meets all terms and conditions contained within the issued permit.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF INTENT FROM HYDRO OTTAWA HOLDING INC. TO HOLD THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDER AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 22, 2016.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS
MOTION NO. 33/7
Moved by Councillor J. Leiper
Seconded by Councillor S. Moffatt
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed.
THREE READINGS
2016-202 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to impose special annual drainage rates upon lands in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act, R.S.O 1990, c.T.8.
2016-203 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
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Enforcement Officers in the Building Code Services Branch of the Planning and Growth Management Department.
2016-204 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2015-96 respecting the fees for planning applications.
2016-205 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.
2016-206 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Cobble Hill Drive, Jockvale Road and Fergus Crescent on Plan 4M-1513, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
2016-207 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at croissant Ensatina Crescent, rue Fameflower Street and croissant Buffalograss Crescent on Plan 4M-1560, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
2016-208 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Livery Street on Plan 4M-1503, as being exempt from Part Lot Control and to repeal By-law No. 2016-199.
2016-209 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 part of the lands known municipally as 1613 Devine Road.
2016-210 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 part of the lands known municipally as 3940 Dunning Road.
2016-211 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting fire routes.
CARRIED
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
MOTION NO. 33/8
Moved by Councillor J. Leiper
Seconded by Councillor S. Moffatt
THAT By-law 2016-212 to confirm the proceedings of Council be enacted and passed.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned the meeting at 10:55 a.m.
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CITY CLERK MAYOR