OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, 10 December 2014, 10:00 a.m.

Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West

MINUTES 2

Note: Please note that the Minutes are to be considered DRAFT until confirmed by Council.

The Council of the City of met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on Wednesday, 10 December 2014 beginning at 10:00 a.m.

The Mayor, Jim Watson, presided and led Council in prayer.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

The national anthem was performed by the Simons of Jazz.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS/CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES

RECOGNITION - MAYOR'S CITY BUILDER AWARD

Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Eli El-Chantiry presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Patricia Tait in recognition of her 20 years of community activism in West Carleton, notably her volunteer work with Ottawa Riverkeeper.

ROLL CALL

All members were present.

MOTION NO. 2/1

Moved by Councillor B. Monette

Seconded by Councillor M. Taylor

That the Mayor’s remarks given at the Inaugural Ceremony on December 1, 2014, be appended to the Minutes of today’s Council meeting.

CARRIED

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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the regular meeting of 26 November 2014 were confirmed.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST INCLUDING THOSE ORIGINALLY ARISING FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

No declarations were received.

COMMUNICATIONS

The following communications were received.

Association of Municipalities of (AMO):

 Update on Bill 8, Accountability and Transparency Measures

 Blue Box Arbitration Decision Made

REGRETS

No regrets filed to date.

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MOTION TO INTRODUCE REPORTS

MOTION NO. 2/2

Moved by Councillor R. Chiarelli

Seconded by Councillor M. Fleury

That Planning Committee Report 79A be received and considered; and,

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the report from the City Treasurer entitled “2015 Proposed Budget Direction and Timetable”; the report from the City Treasurer and Deputy City Manager, City Operations entitled “Designating Ottawa Community Housing Corporation’s Affordable Housing Stock as Municipal Capital Housing Facilities Exempt from Municipal and School Property Taxes”; and Nominating Committee Report 1 (Subsection 29.(3)), because of the urgency of the items contained in the reports (specific reason set out below);

(Waiver of the Rules is being requested for the report from the City Treasurer entitled “2015 Proposed Budget Direction and Timetable” (Item 1 of the Agenda) as Council at the special meeting of December 3rd to consider the Governance report, directed this report rise to Council on December 10th.)

(Waiver of the Rules is being requested for the report from the City Treasurer and Deputy City Manager, City Operations entitled “Designating Ottawa Community Housing Corporation’s Affordable Housing Stock as Municipal Capital Housing Facilities Exempt from Municipal and School Property Taxes” (Item 2 of the Agenda) due to timelines, as this report would normally rise to Council through the Finance and Economic Development Committee, and that Committee will not meet until the new year.)

(Waiver of the Rules is being requested for Nominating Committee Report 1 (Items 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Agenda) as per the motion approved by Council at the special meeting of December 3rd.)

CARRIED

OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL 5 MINUTES 2 WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2014

REPORTS

CITY TREASURER, FINANCE DEPARTMENT

1. 2015 PROPOSED BUDGET DIRECTION AND TIMETABLE

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve the directions and timetable for developing and approving the 2015 budget, as outlined in this report.

CARRIED on a division of 24 YEAS to 0 NAYS as follows:

YEAS (24): Councillors J. Leiper, S. Moffatt, S. Blais, J. Cloutier, M. Fleury, M. Qaqish, A. Hubley, C. McKenney, B. Monette, M. Wilkinson, G. Darouze, J. Mitic, J. Harder, T. Tierney, S. Qadri, R. Brockington, D. Chernushenko, D. Deans, K. Egli, E. El-Chantiry, R. Chiarelli, M. Taylor, T. Nussbaum and Mayor J. Watson.

NAYS (0):

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CITY TREASURER AND DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, CITY OPERATIONS

2. DESIGNATING OTTAWA COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING STOCK AS MUNICIPAL CAPITAL HOUSING FACILITIES EXEMPT FROM MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL PROPERTY TAXES

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve the following:

1. Designate the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation’s (OCHC) affordable housing stock as municipal capital housing facilities as permitted under Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and as defined in section 2(1)18. of the Ontario Regulation 603/06 as amended;

2. Implement this designation by a Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement (MCFA) between the City of Ottawa and OCHC (Document 1) and enact the associated by-laws (Document 2 and 3);

3. Direct the General Manager, Community and Social Services Department, to reduce the annual subsidy provided by the City to OCHC, pursuant to an operating agreement, by the amount of the municipal property tax savings to OCHC generated through the property tax exemption recommended by this report, to ensure that there is no net impact on the City’s operating budget;

4. OCHC is required to redirect the savings from the education portion of the property taxes, generated through the property tax exemption recommended by this report, towards capital repairs to its affordable housing stock;

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5. OCHC agrees to report on the use of the savings from the education portion of the property taxes toward capital repairs to its affordable housing stock as part of their annual information return to the City’s Housing Services Branch, in its capacity as the Service Manager; and

6. Authorize the City Treasurer to conclude and execute all necessary agreements as described in this report.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE REPORTS

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT 1

3. APPOINTMENTS TO STANDING COMMITTEES, SUB- COMMITTEES AND TRANSIT COMMISSION – 2014-2018 COUNCIL TERM

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council appoint the following Members of Council to the various Standing Committees/Transit Commission and Sub- Committees, including the recommended Chair and Vice-Chair, as follows:

1. Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

i. Councillor Scott Moffatt (Chair)

ii. Councillor (Vice-Chair)

iii. Councillor Eli El-Chantiry

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iv. Councillor Stephen Blais; and

v. Councillor .

2. Audit Committee

i. Councillor Allan Hubley (Chair);

ii. Councillor (Vice-Chair);

iii. Councillor ;

iv. Councillor Marianne Wilkinson;

v. Councillor Eli El-Chantiry; and

vi. Councillor George Darouze.

3. Community and Protective Services Committee

i. Councillor (Chair);

ii. Councillor (Vice-Chair);

iii. Councillor Jody Mitic;

iv. Councillor Shad Qadri;

v. Councillor ;

vi. Councillor ;

vii. Councillor

viii. Councillor Tobi Nussbaum;

ix. Councillor George Darouze; and

x. Councillor Michael Qaqish.

4. Environment Committee

i. Councillor David Chernushenko (Chair);

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ii. Councillor Rick Chiarelli (Vice-Chair);

iii. Councillor Jody Mitic;

iv. Councillor Mark Taylor;

v. Councillor Catherine McKenney;

vi. Councillor ;

vii. Councillor Riley Brockington;

viii. Councillor Jean Cloutier;

ix. Councillor Scott Moffatt; and

x. Councillor Michael Qaqish.

5. Finance and Economic Development Committee

i. Councillor Eli El-Chantiry as Member-at-large (Vice- Chair).

6. Planning Committee

i. Councillor (Chair);

ii. Councillor (Vice-Chair);

iii. Councillor Shad Qadri;

iv. Councillor Rick Chiarelli;

v. Councillor Tobi Nussbaum;

vi. Councillor Jeff Leiper;

vii. Councillor Riley Brockington;

viii. Councillor Jean Cloutier;

ix. Councillor Stephen Blais; and

x. Councillor Allan Hubley.

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7. Transit Commission

i. Councillor Stephen Blais (Chair);

ii. Councillor Michael Qaqish (Vice-Chair);

iii. Councillor Marianne Wilkinson;

iv. Councillor Keith Egli;

v. Councillor Tim Tierney;

vi. Councillor Tobi Nussbaum;

vii. Councillor Jeff Leiper; and

viii. Councillor Jean Cloutier.

8. Transportation Committee

i. Councillor Keith Egli (Chair);

ii. Councillor Catherine McKenney (Vice-Chair);

iii. Councillor Bob Monette;

iv. Councillor Jody Mitic;

v. Councillor Shad Qadri;

vi. Councillor Diane Deans;

vii. Councillor Mathieu Fleury;

viii. Councillor David Chernushenko;

ix. Councillor George Darouze;

x. Councillor Scott Moffatt; and

xi. Councillor Michael Qaqish.

9. Information Technology Sub-Committee

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i. Councillor Rick Chiarelli (Chair);

ii. Councillor Jeff Leiper (Vice-Chair);

iii. Councillor Marianne Wilkinson;

iv. Councillor Tim Tierney; and

v. Councillor George Darouze.

10. Member Services Sub-Committee

i. Councillor Eli El-Chantiry (Chair);

ii. Councillor Mathieu Fleury (Vice-Chair);

iii. Councillor Bob Monette;

iv. Councillor Jan Harder;

v. Councillor Mark Taylor; and

vi. Councillor Diane Deans.

11. Built Heritage Sub-Committee

i. Councillor Tobi Nussbaum (Chair);

ii. Councillor Marianne Wilkinson;

iii. Councillor Catherine McKenney; and

iv. Councillor Scott Moffatt.

12. Committee of Revision

i. Councillor Scott Moffatt as representative of ARAC;

ii. Councillor Rick Chiarelli as representative of Planning Committee; and

iii. Councillor Shad Qadri as representative of Transportation Committee.

OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL 12 MINUTES 2 WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2014

13. That Council appoint:

a. The following Members of Council as Deputy Mayors:

Councillor Bob Monette; and

Councillor Mark Taylor

b. Councillor Jody Mitic as the City of Ottawa’s Sports Commissioner; and

c. The following Members of Council to the City of Ottawa’s Task Force on ’s 150th anniversary:

Councillor Mathieu Fleury; and

Councillor Jean Cloutier.

CARRIED

4. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS – 2014-2018 COUNCIL TERM

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council appoint the following Members of Council to the various Boards:

1. Ottawa Police Services Board

i. Councillor Eli El-Chantiry and that Council recommend to the Ottawa Police Services Board that Councillor El- Chantiry be nominated to be Chair of the Board;

ii. Councillor Jan Harder; and

iii. Councillor Tim Tierney for the Mayor.

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2. Board

i. Councillor Tim Tierney and that Council recommend to the Ottawa Public Library Board that Councillor Tierney be nominated to be Chair of the Board;

ii. Councillor Marianne Wilkinson;

iii. Councillor Catherine McKenney; and

iv. Councillor Scott Moffatt.

3. Ottawa Board of Health

i. Councillor Shad Qadri and that Council recommend to the Ottawa Board of Health that Councillor Qadri be nominated to be Chair of the Board;

ii. Councillor Mark Taylor;

iii. Councillor Mathieu Fleury;

iv. Councillor Catherine McKenney;

v. Councillor David Chernushenko; and

vi. Councillor Michael Qaqish.

4. Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc.

i. Councillor Jan Harder for the Mayor; and

ii. Councillor Marianne Wilkinson.

5. Ottawa Community Housing Corporation, in addition to the Mayor

i. Councillor Mathieu Fleury and that Council recommend to the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Board that Councillor Fleury be nominated to be Chair of the Board

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ii. Councillor Jody Mitic;

iii. Councillor Mark Taylor; and

iv. Councillor Catherine McKenney.

6. City of Ottawa Superannuation Fund, in addition to the Mayor

i. Councillor Tobi Nussbaum;

ii. Councillor Riley Brockington; and

iii. Councillor Jean Cloutier.

7. Central Canada Exhibition Association

i. Councillor Bob Monette;

ii. Councillor Riley Brockington; and

iii. Councillor George Darouze.

8. Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation, in addition to the Mayor and the Ward Councillors, Jan Harder and Rick Chiarelli

i. Councillor Marianne Wilkinson (Chair);

ii. Councillor Diane Deans;

iii. Councillor Jeff Leiper;

iv. Councillor David Chernushenko;

v. Councillor Stephen Blais.

9. Manotick Mill Quarter Community Development Corporation

i. Councillor Scott Moffatt (Chair)

ii. Councillor George Darouze (Vice-Chair)

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iii. Councillor Eli El-Chantiry

iv. Councillor Stephen Blais; and

v. Councillor Allan Hubley.

10. Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

i. Councillor Marianne Wilkinson; and

ii. Councillor Eli El-Chantiry.

11. Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

i. Councillor Scott Moffatt.

12. South Nation Conservation Authority

i. Councillor Stephen Blais.

13. Crime Prevention Ottawa

i. Councillor Shad Qadri (Chair); and

ii. Councillor Jeff Leiper.

14. Shaw Centre

i. Councillor Mathieu Fleury for the Mayor.

15. Film and Television Committee

i. Councillor Rick Chiarelli; and

ii. Councillor Jeff Leiper

CARRIED

OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL 16 MINUTES 2 WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2014

5. APPOINTMENT OF SELECTION PANELS FOR BOARDS, ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT – 2014-2018 COUNCIL

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council appoint the following Members of Council to the various Selection Panels for boards, advisory committees and the Committee of Adjustment, in addition to the Mayor as an ex officio Member of all Selection Panels:

1. Transit Commission

i. Councillor Diane Deans; and

ii. Councillor Stephen Blais.

2. Built Heritage Sub-Committee (for Reserve members)

i. Councillor Jan Harder; and

ii. Councillor Marianne Wilkinson.

3. Accessibility Advisory Committee

i. Councillor Jody Mitic; and

ii. Councillor Shad Qadri.

4. Arts, Culture, Heritage and Recreation Advisory Committee

i. Councillor Rick Chiarelli;

ii. Councillor Keith Egli; and

iii. Councillor Mathieu Fleury.

5. Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee

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i. Councillor Keith Egli;

ii. Councillor David Chernushenko; and

iii. Councillor Scott Moffatt.

6. French Language Services Advisory Committee

i. Councillor Bob Monette; and

ii. Councillor Mathieu Fleury.

7. Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

i. Councillor Eli El-Chantiry; and

ii. Councillor Allan Hubley.

8. Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

i. Councillor David Chernushenko; and

ii. Councillor Scott Moffatt.

9. South Nation Conservation Authority

i. Councillor Stephen Blais; and

ii. Councillor George Darouze.

10. Ottawa Police Services Board

i. Councillor Eli El-Chantiry; and

ii. Councillor Tim Tierney.

11. Ottawa Public Library Board

i. Councillor Jan Harder;

ii. Councillor Rick Chiarelli;

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iii. Councillor Diane Deans;

iv. Councillor Catherine McKenney; and

v. Councillor George Darouze.

12. Ottawa Board of Health

i. Councillor Shad Qadri;

ii. Councillor Mark Taylor;

iii. Councillor Mathieu Fleury; and

iv. Councillor Stephen Blais.

13. Committee of Adjustment

i. Councillor Catherine McKenney;

ii. Councillor Jean Cloutier; and

iii. Councillor Scott Moffatt.

14. Mohr’s Landing/Quyon Port Authority

i. Councillor Eli El-Chantiry; and

ii. Councillor Shad Qadri.

15. Shaw Centre

i. Councillor Mathieu Fleury; and

ii. Councillor Allan Hubley.

16. License and Property Standards Committee

i. Councillor Mark Taylor; and

ii. Councillor Diane Deans.

OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL 19 MINUTES 2 WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2014

MOTION NO. 2/3

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor C. McKenney

That recommendation 11 with respect to appointments to the Selection Panel for the Ottawa Public Library Board be amended to appoint Councillor Tim Tierney, replacing Councillor Catherine McKenney.

CARRIED

Item 5 of the Council Agenda as amended by Motion No. 2/3 and set out in full below was then put to Council:

That Council appoint the following Members of Council to the various Selection Panels for boards, advisory committees and the Committee of Adjustment, in addition to the Mayor as an ex officio Member of all Selection Panels:

1. Transit Commission

i. Councillor Diane Deans; and

ii. Councillor Stephen Blais.

2. Built Heritage Sub-Committee (for Reserve members)

i. Councillor Jan Harder; and

ii. Councillor Marianne Wilkinson.

3. Accessibility Advisory Committee

i. Councillor Jody Mitic; and

ii. Councillor Shad Qadri.

4. Arts, Culture, Heritage and Recreation Advisory Committee

i. Councillor Rick Chiarelli;

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ii. Councillor Keith Egli; and

iii. Councillor Mathieu Fleury.

5. Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee

i. Councillor Keith Egli;

ii. Councillor David Chernushenko; and

iii. Councillor Scott Moffatt.

6. French Language Services Advisory Committee

i. Councillor Bob Monette; and

ii. Councillor Mathieu Fleury.

7. Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

i. Councillor Eli El-Chantiry; and

ii. Councillor Allan Hubley.

8. Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

i. Councillor David Chernushenko; and

ii. Councillor Scott Moffatt.

9. South Nation Conservation Authority

i. Councillor Stephen Blais; and

ii. Councillor George Darouze.

10. Ottawa Police Services Board

i. Councillor Eli El-Chantiry; and

ii. Councillor Tim Tierney.

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11. Ottawa Public Library Board

i. Councillor Jan Harder;

ii. Councillor Rick Chiarelli;

iii. Councillor Diane Deans;

iv. Councillor Tim Tierney; and

v. Councillor George Darouze.

12. Ottawa Board of Health

i. Councillor Shad Qadri;

ii. Councillor Mark Taylor;

iii. Councillor Mathieu Fleury; and

iv. Councillor Stephen Blais.

13. Committee of Adjustment

i. Councillor Catherine McKenney;

ii. Councillor Jean Cloutier; and

iii. Councillor Scott Moffatt.

14. Mohr’s Landing/Quyon Port Authority

i. Councillor Eli El-Chantiry; and

ii. Councillor Shad Qadri.

15. Shaw Centre

i. Councillor Mathieu Fleury; and

ii. Councillor Allan Hubley.

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16. License and Property Standards Committee

i. Councillor Mark Taylor; and

ii. Councillor Diane Deans.

CARRIED

6. APPOINTMENTS TO EXTERNAL AGENCIES – 2014-2018 COUNCIL TERM

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council appoint the following Members of Council as the Ottawa City Council representatives to the various municipal organizations:

1. Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

i. Councillor Mark Taylor.

2. Association of Francophone Municipalities of Ontario (AFMO)

i. Councillor Jean Cloutier.

3. Canadian Capital Cities Organization (CCCO)

i. Councillor Bob Monette.

4. Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)

i. Councillor Tim Tierney.

5. Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA)

i. Councillor Eli El-Chantiry.

CARRIED

OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL 23 MINUTES 2 WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2014

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 79A

7. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 67-71 MARQUETTE AVENUE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 67-71 Marquette Avenue to permit a three-storey apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

MOTION NO. 2/4

Moved by Councillor T. Tierney

Seconded by Councillor D. Deans

That this item be referred to the next Planning Committee meeting.

REFERRAL LOST on a division of 5 YEAS to 19 NAYS as follows:

YEAS (5): Councillors Councillor A. Hubley, T. Tierney, S. Qadri, D. Deans and T. Nussbaum.

NAYS (19): Councillors J. Leiper, S. Moffatt, S. Blais, J. Cloutier, M. Fleury, M. Qaqish, C. McKenney, B. Monette, M. Wilkinson, G. Darouze, J. Mitic, J. Harder, R. Brockington, D. Chernushenko, K. Egli, E. El-Chantiry, R. Chiarelli, M. Taylor and Mayor J. Watson.

OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL 24 MINUTES 2 WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2014

MOTION NO. 2/5

Moved by Councillor M. Fleury

Seconded by Councillor J. Harder

WHEREAS the proposed development has been revised to lower the height of that part of the building containing the parking garage to 1.2 metres above grade at the highest point;

AND WHEREAS it is proposed to capture this new height within the Zoning By- law Amendment proposed;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. Document 2, Details of Recommended Zoning of report ACS2014-PAI-PGM- 0178, be amended as follows:

i. By replacing text,

- The minimum rear yard setback is 0 metres for any part of the building 1.5 metres in height or less and 7.5 metres for any part of the building above 1.5 metres in height.

- The minimum interior side yard setback is 0 metres for any part of the building 1.5 metres or less in height and 1.5 metres for any part of the building above 1.5 metres in height.

With the text,

- The minimum rear yard setback is 0 metres for any part of the building 1.2 metres in height or less and 7.5 metres for any part of the building above 1.2 metres in height.

- The minimum eastern interior side yard setback is 0 metres for any part of the building 1.4 metres or less in height and 1.5 metres for any part of the building above 1.4 metres in height.

- The minimum western interior side yard setback is 0 metres for any part of the building 1.2 metres or less in height and 1.5 metres for any part of the building above 1.2 metres in height.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the Planning Act, subsection 34(17), no further notice be given.

Motion No. 2/4 CARRIED with Councillor S. Qadri dissenting.

Item 7 of the City Council Agenda was then put to Council and LOST on a division of 10 YEAS to 14 NAYS as follows:

YEAS (10): Councillors S. Moffatt, S. Blais, J. Cloutier, B. Monette, G. Darouze, J. Harder, R. Brockington, E. El-Chantiry, M. Taylor and Mayor J. Watson.

NAYS (14): Councillors J. Leiper, M. Fleury, M. Qaqish, A. Hubley, C. McKenney, M. Wilkinson, J. Mitic, T. Tierney, S. Qadri, D. Chernushenko, D. Deans, K. Egli, R. Chiarelli and T. Nussbaum.

The following Motion was then put to Council:

MOTION NO. 2/6

Moved by Councillor M. Fleury

Seconded by Councillor T. Tierney

That the reasons for refusal for 67 Marquette and related addresses be as follows:

1- The number of units represents more intensity than is appropriate 2- Adverse impacts due to parking

CARRIED

OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL 26 MINUTES 2 WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2014

8. EXEMPTION FOR SITE PLAN CONTROL – 155 CLARE STREET

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council exempt the proposed development at 155 Clare Street to add a fourth dwelling unit from the requirement for Site Plan Control Approval under By-law No. 2014-256.

CARRIED

BULK CONSENT AGENDA

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 79A

A. ZONING – ANOMALY – 460 ST. LAURENT BOULEVARD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to correct errors regarding the zoning affecting 460 St. Laurent Boulevard, as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL 27 MINUTES 2 WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2014

B. MURAL ON 264 FOURTH AVENUE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve a waiver to Section 122A.(1)(b) of the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law No. 2005-439 (as amended) to allow a mural at 264 Fourth Avenue, subject to review and approval of the design of the mural by the Director of Building Code Services in order to minimize potential traffic- related distraction.

CARRIED

MOTION TO ADOPT REPORTS

MOTION NO. 2/7

Moved by Councillor R. Chiarelli

Seconded by Councillor M. Fleury

That the report from the City Treasurer entitled “2015 Proposed Budget Direction and Timetable”; the report from the City Treasurer and Deputy City Manager, City Operations entitled “Designating Ottawa Community Housing Corporation’s Affordable Housing Stock as Municipal Capital Housing Facilities Exempt from Municipal and School Property Taxes”; Nominating Committee Report 1; and Planning Committee Report 79A be received and adopted as amended.

CARRIED

OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL 28 MINUTES 2 WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2014

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN

MOTION NO. 2/8

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor S. Moffatt

H R AS the Ontario Minister of Environment has approved the Source Protection Plans for both the Mississippi-Rideau and the Raisin–South Nation Source Water Protection Regions; and,

WHEREAS the Source Protection Plans for Mississippi-Rideau and Raisin South Nation will come into effect on January 1, 2015 and April 1, 2015 respectively; and,

WHEREAS it is a requirement of the Source Protection Act that Council appoint a qualified Risk Management Official and a Risk Management Inspector before the Source Protection Plans come into effect; and,

WHEREAS Derrick Moodie, Manager, Development Review – Rural Services has achieved the required qualifications and certification,

TH R FOR B IT R SOLV D that Council appoints Derrick Moodie as the City’s “Risk Management Official” and “Risk Management Inspector” for the period from January 1, 2015 until June 1, 2015 to provide an opportunity for this position to be staffed on a permanent basis.

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 2/9

Moved by Councillor S. Qadri

Seconded by Councillor A. Hubley

WHEREAS avenue Founder Avenue is a registered street in the City of Ottawa;

AND H R AS the City’s street naming criteria encourages the use of names that reflect “people, places, events or things related to the local area and its residents”;

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AND WHEREAS the name Robert Grant has historical significance to the area of Goulbourn and has received Commemorative Naming Committee approval to be used as a street name;

AND WHEREAS the properties along existing avenue Founder Avenue are still under development and therefore there would be little or no disruption to property owners as the result of a street name change;

AND WHEREAS the developers in the area are all in support of the proposed name change;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to take the steps necessary to review a proposed street name change from avenue Founder Avenue to avenue Robert Grant Avenue and report back to Planning Committee and Council by the end of January 2015.

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 2/10

Moved by Mayor J. Watson

Seconded by Councillor B. Monette

WHEREAS on February 20th, 2014, the City of Ottawa and the City Manager executed an extension of the Employment Contract for the City Manager for a fixed period of one (1) year, a period that is set to expire on March 31st, 2015; and

WHEREAS the Employment Contract states that the City must provide the City Manager with at least three (3) months notice prior to March 31st, 2015, if the City wishes to renew the Employment Contract and extend its term for a further period of one (1) year; and

WHEREAS the City and the City Manager are to attempt to reach agreement on the terms and conditions of the renewal of the City Manager’s mployment Contract by January 31st, 2015; and

WHEREAS if the Parties are unable to reach agreement on the terms and conditions for the renewal, the City Manager’s employment shall be deemed to be non-renewed and his employment will end as of March 31st, 2015; and

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H R AS the City Manager’s continued leadership on key initiatives, including the next phase of light rail, is important to the successful completion of City Council’s goals during this term;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

1. That City Council delegate to the Mayor, the Deputy Mayors, and the Vice Chair of Finance and Economic Development Committee the authority to give formal notice to the City Manager, in accordance with the provisions of the City Manager’s mployment Contract, of the City’s desire to renew the Contract for a further period of one (1) year, namely to March 31st, 2016, with the option to extend for another year for the purposes of transition;

2. That staff be directed to provide support to the working group established above, including providing salary and benefit benchmarking information and legal advice as required for the purpose of negotiations;

3. That, consistent with past practice, the Mayor, the Deputy Mayors and the Vice Chair of Finance and Economic Development Committee be delegated the authority to negotiate, finalize and execute both the contract extension and any required changes to the contract;

4. That, should the Mayor, Deputy Mayors, and Vice Chair of Finance and Economic Development Committee be unable to reach an agreement with the City Manager by January 31st, 2015 on the terms and conditions of the renewal of his contract, with the result that the City Manager’s employment will terminate on March 31st, 2015, they be delegated the further authority to appoint an interim City Manager and to negotiate the terms and conditions of that appointment and to also initiate a search for a new City Manager for the City of Ottawa, as soon as possible; and

5. That the Mayor, in consultation with the City Clerk and Solicitor, report to Council on the exercise of the delegated authority set out above in the manner he deems most appropriate.

CARRIED

OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL 31 MINUTES 2 WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2014

MOTIONS REQUIRING SUSPENSION OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE

MOTION NO. 2/11

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor M. Wilkinson

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, due to urgent timelines as City’s funding must be confirmed this month in order to secure the Ducks Unlimited Canada’s portion of the funding for this project.

WHEREAS the natural functioning of the Carp River between Hazeldean Road and the Village of Carp has experienced significant negative impacts from historical straightening and loss of wetlands in its floodplain; and

H R AS the population of threatened Blanding’s turtles in the adjacent South March Highlands Natural Environment Area is at risk from historical loss of habitat and habitat fragmentation; and

WHEREAS restoration of wetlands along the Carp River is:

 a goal of the City of Ottawa, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, and the local community;  beneficial to the natural functioning of the Carp River;  beneficial to the South March Highlands population of Blanding’s turtles;  supportive of the City of Ottawa’s natural heritage and water policies;  supportive of the Water Environment Strategy, the Air Quality and Climate Change Management Plan, and the Carp River Subwatershed Study; and

WHEREAS Ducks Unlimited Canada, the City of Ottawa and the Mississippi Conservation Authority have reached agreement in principle with a private landowner for the restoration of 1.5 ha of wetland “ox-bow” habitat along 600 m of the Carp River floodplain near Huntmar Drive for an estimated cost of $500,000, as shown in the attached Figure; and

WHEREAS Ducks Unlimited Canada has secured approval under the National Wetland Conservation Fund for 50% of the cost of the project; and

WHEREAS funding is available in the Environmental Resource Area Acquisition Reserve Fund for the protection and restoration of environmental lands;

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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve:

1. The use of the Environmental Resource Area Acquisition Reserve Fund to fund 50% of the cost of the Carp River Wetland and Habitat Creation Project, up to a limit of $250,000.

Attachment to Motion No. 2/11

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 2/12

Moved by Councillor M. Fleury

Seconded by Councillor J. Harder

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion.

WHEREAS the existing R4 zone standards were conceived several years ago under different land use policy frameworks, market conditions and development pressures; and

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WHEREAS recent development applications have led the community to ask whether the R4 rules are proving sufficient to ensure the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law in the face of new residential infill pressures.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Planning and Growth Management be directed to include as part of its Term of Council Workplan a study of the R4 zone provisions to ensure that they appropriately reflect the goals and objectives of the Official Plan with respect to residential infill and compatibility with established neighbourhood character; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following the completion of this study that a visioning exercise for the residential areas of the Vanier community be undertaken if the results of the R4 study do not provide sufficient clarity on how the residential evolution of Vanier should occur.

CARRIED

NOTICES OF MOTION (FOR CONSIDERATION AT SUBSEQUENT MEETING)

MOTION

Moved by Councillor S. Blais

Seconded by Councillor D. Deans

WHEREAS the U-Pass program has been successfully implemented at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University since 2011 and more recently in 2013 at Saint Paul University, following successful student referenda of their respective student bodies, and these institutions have expressed support for the program’s continuation beyond the expiration in 2015 of existing agreements; and

WHEREAS the Algonquin Students’ Association has confirmed its successful referendum for the introduction of the U-Pass in the 2015-2016 academic year and beyond, and the Algonquin College administration has advised of upcoming internal approval requirements for implementation of the U-Pass;

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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council approve the continuation of the U-Pass program at post-secondary institutions for the 2015-2016 academic year and beyond on a continuing basis, based on the required universal participation of eligible students at the institution, with a U-Pass fee of $192.70 per four-month semester (or pro-rated as agreed with the institutions) for the 2015-2016 academic year, and subject in future years to yearly fee increases of no more than 2.5% as determined by City Council through the budget process, and furthermore authorize the General Manager of Transit Services to negotiate, conclude, renew, and execute U-Pass agreements with such institutions based on the above parameters and in accordance with applicable policies of City Council and Transit Commission.

MOTION

Moved by Councillor A. Hubley

Seconded by Councillor S. Qadri

WHEREAS developing community pride in our new communities is important and our parks in Kanata South are a visual tangible reminder of the many reasons we can be proud more; and

H R AS the City of Ottawa’s emergency services recommends distinct park names in order to avoid miscommunications during emergency dispatching and response; and

H R AS the name ‘Proudmore Romina Park’ is not a commemorative name and does not fall under the commemorative naming process and emergency services has cleared the name ‘Proudmore’ for the purposes of 911; and

WHEREAS the Bridlewood Community Association and the Trailwest Community Association have been consulted on the proposed name;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Romina Park, which fronts onto Romina Street in Bridlewood Trails, be renamed to ‘Proudmore Romina Park’.

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MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS

MOTION NO. 2/13

Moved by Councillor R. Chiarelli Seconded by Councillors M. Fleury

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings be read and passed with the exception of By-law o) “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 the lands known municipally as 67 and 71 Marquette Avenue.”

THREE READINGS

2014-430 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2006-1 of the City of Ottawa to implement the affordable housing definition amendment relating to municipal housing project facilities.

2014-431 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for municipal housing project facilities and an exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the municipal capital facilities for affordable housing located on various properties owned by Ottawa Community Housing Corporation.

2014-432 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal By-law Number 2014-407 of the former Corporation of the City of Gloucester and to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Limebank Road and Earl Armstrong Road)

2014-433 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.

2014-434 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 and Growth Management Department.

2014-435 A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the delegation of authority to

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various officers of the City and to repeal By-law No. 2013-71.

2014-436 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint a new Deputy Treasurer, Revenue and a Deputy Treasurer, Corporate Finance for the City of Ottawa and to repeal By-law 2009-195.

2014-437 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands on 240 Poplin Street and 124 Nutting Crescent, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

2014-438 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands on 104 and 106 Fraser Fields Way, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

2014-439 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands on 190 and 194 Akerson Road and 400, 401 and 442 Barrick Hill Road, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

2014-440 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint Councillors to act in place of the Mayor.

2014-441 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to govern the proceedings of the Council and its Committees and to repeal By-law No. 2006-462.

2014-442 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to adopt a revised Accountability and Transparency Policy.

2014-443 A by-law of the City of Ottawa amending By-law No. 50 of 2000 respecting the purchasing of goods, services and construction.

2014-444 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands on 591 Longfields Drive, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

2014-445 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 the lands known municipally as 460 St. Laurent Boulevard.

2014-446 A by-law of the City of Ottawa (the "City") to amend By-law 2014-376 to correct typographical errors.

CARRIED

OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL 37 MINUTES 2 WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2014

CONFIRMATION BY-LAW

MOTION NO. 2/14

Moved by Councillor R. Chiarelli Seconded by Councillor M. Fleury

That By-law 2014-447 to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 10 December 2014 be enacted and passed.

CARRIED

INQUIRIES

From Councillor M. Taylor concerning decals on City vehicles to honour first responders.

From Councillor K. Egli concerning vacant positions.

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ADJOURNMENT

Council adjourned the meeting at 12:35 p.m.

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CITY CLERK MAYOR

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APPENDIX 1

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY

Thank you.

Let me begin by thanking all of you for joining us on this very special occasion. It means so much to all of us to have friends and family here to share this important moment. On behalf of my Council colleagues, I would like to thank you for being here with us.

I also want to recognize the presence of Maxime Pednaud-Jobin, the Mayor of Gatineau.

I’d like to offer my deepest thanks and appreciation to our outgoing Councillors Rainer Bloess, Peter Clark, Steve Desroches, Katherine Hobbs, Diane Holmes, Peter Hume, Maria McRae, and Doug Thompson. I want to thank them and their families for everything they have given our city. Ottawa is better and our future is brighter because of your time, skill, and effort. And this new City Council is in a better place because of your contributions.

I am humbled and honoured to be part of this new City Council. We are 24 individuals – from different backgrounds and abilities – who will always seek to find common ground that is in the best interest of Ottawa.

Collaboration is not a luxury; rather it is a duty which residents have bestowed upon us. They have asked us to find solutions and to find the pragmatic centre, in order to make our city even stronger.

As a start, we are blessed with several steady hands that will help move our city forward. Bob Monette, Jan Harder, Marianne Wilkinson, Eli El-Chantiry, Shad Qadri, Mark Taylor, Rick Chiarelli, Keith Egli, Diane Deans, Tim Tierney, Mathieu Fleury, David Chenushenko, Stephen Blais, Scott Moffatt, and Allan Hubley. I look forward to continuing our great partnership and record of progress together.

We are also extremely fortunate to have eight new Council colleagues at the table. They bring new passion and ideas that will help make our city even better. I’d like to welcome Riley Brockington, Jean Cloutier, George Darouze, Jeff Leiper, Catherine McKenney, Jody Mitic, Tobi Nussbaum and Michael Qaqish.

Let me say that I’m very proud and excited to call you members of our team. You and your families are embarking on an exciting adventure together. There will be good days and more challenging ones. But above all, always remember to take time for yourself

OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL 40 MINUTES 2 WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2014 and never forget the people who helped get you here. Always remember the people, the communities, and the principles you’ve been elected to serve.

Colleagues, each of us just went through the most challenging and most fulfilling job interview process. We call it an election. Elections allow us to go and speak with and listen to our fellow residents. Each one of us has consulted thousands of our constituents talking about our ideas and listening to people in all parts of the neighbourhood.

It can be a rewarding and humbling experience, going door-to-door. Especially when you knock on a door and the gentleman greets you with: “I would never vote for that guy Watson... I can’t stand him... never have, never will.”

I responded: “Well, have you ever met the Mayor?”

To which he responded: “I’d hate him even more if I ever came face-to-face with him”

Of course, I just left the brochure and told him that I’d pass along his concerns to the Mayor.

As I said, elections can also be very fulfilling. Like the time you meet a 10-year-old from Orleans, who knew who I was and said with great maturity: “you should be very proud to be Mayor of Ottawa.”

And you know, that young man is right. It is a great honour to be the Mayor of Canada’s capital and indeed to serve in public office in any capacity.

Elections make us better public officials. They make us more grateful after going door-to-door; attending town hall meetings; rallies; returning phone calls; tweets and organizing events.

Of course, when it is all done, being elected also gives you a wonderful opportunity to serve with diverse, dedicated, and hard-working colleagues. Many who start out as new acquaintances on the day we are all sworn in and become very good friends by the end of our terms together.

Together, we will have the honour of leading our city during some of its most historic, productive, decisive, and exciting years.

It is my hope that future generations will look back upon these four years with admiration and pride.

I want to take a few moments this evening to talk about the path before us.

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The legacy of this Council will be defined by light rail transit. We know that this opportunity is a result of the hard work of those who have come before us. Today, we are emboldened by the strong mandate we have been provided to forge our city’s transportation future.

Light rail transit will be the top priority of this new Council. And indeed – as residents have told us clearly – it is their top priority as well.

In the years ahead, we will continue to build the Confederation Line. We will manage the construction challenges with openness, care, and determination. And we will deliver this project – on time and on budget – in 2018.

This is our single largest infrastructure project since Colonel By oversaw the construction of the Rideau Canal. And it will come to define Ottawa in much the same way.

I had the opportunity to tour some of the progress on the project earlier today, the first day of my second term. And it is absolutely amazing to see it finally all come together.

Standing there, at Belfast Yard, where the light rail trains will be built and maintained... I was reminded of how far we have come as a city on this exciting project. And I was reminded of exactly why we’re investing in this initiative.

Yes, LRT is about how we will move our residents and our economy forward. But it’s also about how our city will grow, how businesses will invest, and how the world will see Ottawa.

Once the Confederation Line is open, city-wide demand for clean, efficient, rapid transit will continue to grow. That’s why we need to be ready – shovels in hand – for Stage 2 of LRT.

We will expand the system farther east, west and south with 35 kilometres of new rail and 19 new stations. Stage 2 will mean cleaner air, from the largest one-time reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in Ottawa’s history. Stage 2 will mean shorter commute times, by making public transit a more convenient, affordable option for residents. Stage 2 will also mean a stronger economy by creating jobs; and by ensuring our goods and people aren’t burdened by congestion.

We will be ready next year to submit our financial partnership requests to the provincial and federal governments. And we will submit those requests with the confidence and certainty that it is the right plan at the right price.

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City Council is united behind this project. In fact, as we saw on October 27, all of Ottawa is united behind this project. Our families need it, our environment needs it, and our economy awaits it. Ottawa deserves a 21st century transit system and that’s exactly what we are building together.

We will deliver this project while continuing on the same path of balance and pragmatism that has served us well. And we will use this stability to create a bolder, more dynamic, more innovative nation’s capital.

Take these two projects for example: the Bayview Innovation Centre and Arts Court. In passing, these would seem to be separate innovation and cultural facilities.

But they’re more than that. They will be places to learn and create. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an artist, you will have the support you need to cultivate your talent and ideas. They will also be places to showcase the things of which we are most proud. Whether it’s a painting or a product – we will provide unique public spaces where you can have your voice heard.

They will also be terrific regional gathering places, accessible to all residents. If you look ahead, you will see a true network of innovation emerging, all connected by transit. We will have the Bayview Innovation Centre and the revitalized Arts Court. In time, and with the right partnership, we will have a new central library. And of course we will have our existing knowledge hubs in the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, Algonquin College and La Cité. Just as education lifts all boats, so too can LRT make it easier to live, learn, grow and do business in the nation’s capital.

Projects like these help support our common vision of an Ottawa that is the best place to create, grow, and prosper.

Of course, those qualities will be on full display when we welcome the world in 2017.

To get there, we will build momentum. We will host major events and celebrations like: the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Canadian Little League Championships, the Brier, OneYoungWorld, CanAM Baseball All Star Game, Canadian Video Game Awards, and the Canadian Track and Field Championships. And, it is my hope, that we will add the Grey Cup, the JUNOs and an NHL Outdoor Game to our 2017 calendar.

As you will hear me say often, our Sesquicentennial is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase our city, our talent, and our ideas. We are on track to attract a record number of visitors in 2017. And when those visitors leave, it is my hope that they will have a renewed understanding and appreciation for the nation’s capital.

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As one of my predecessors, Ottawa Mayor Don Reid, stated in his inaugural address in January 1967, the year of the Centennial: “We must do our part in encouraging every man, woman and child to participate in what is their birthday party in our proud nation. I am sure the proudest place will be our own City of Ottawa.”

That will be our goal for 2017. To show our fellow Canadians – to show the world – just who we are.

The late Jean Pigott, one of our city’s greatest boosters, taught me many things and left me with many stories. She often said that Ottawa should always be considered every Canadian’s second home town.

She often spoke about the special responsibility we have as stewards of the nation’s capital. In fact, we – unlike any other city in Canada – have a dual responsibility. We have a responsibility – not only to our residents locally – but to our all our fellow citizens from coast to coast to coast. That responsibility is to build a great capital city, with a high quality of life, which stands as an example to the world.

Several years before her passing, Jean told a group of us a beautiful and poignant story that I will never forget. She told the story of a young Inuit girl who was visiting the capital for the first time in her life from one of our northern territories. She was part of an exchange group and it was her first trip south and her first ever trip on an airplane.

Growing up, she had seen images of the Parliament Buildings on TV or in magazines, but had never seen them in person. On her second day in Ottawa, she and her host family visited Parliament Hill. The little girl looked up and was in awe. She approached the base of the Peace Tower and put her hand on one of the stones. And in a moment of great emotion, she said: “I’ve now touched the soul of Canada”.

Whether it’s 40 above, or 40 below, Ottawa represents the best of what it means to be Canadian. We are progressive. We are dynamic. We are innovative. We are proud.

Over the next four years, we’ll show them just who we are. In doing so, we will change the way the world sees our city. And we’ll do it together.

Thank you.