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OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, 26 August 2015, 10:00 a.m.

Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 West

MINUTES 16

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, 26 August 2015 beginning at 10:00 a.m.

The Mayor, Jim Watson, presided and led Council in a moment of reflection.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

The national anthem was performed by Malak Ghanem.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS/CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES

RECOGNITION - MAYOR'S CITY BUILDER AWARD

Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor David Chernushenko presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Marie McIntosh, recognizing more than 15 years of volunteer work improving the quality of life of seniors living at Clementine Towers, advocating for seniors residing in Ottawa Community Housing (OCH), and helping to raise funds for disaster relief around the world.

ROLL CALL

All members were present except Councillors K. Egli and T. Nussbaum.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the regular meeting of 8 July 2015 were confirmed.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST INCLUDING THOSE ORIGINALLY ARISING FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

No declarations of interest were received.

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COMMUNICATIONS

The following communications were received.

Association of Municipalities of (AMO):

 Policing Update: Minister Announces Consultations on a New Legislative Framework

Petitions:

 Petition received, containing 180 signatures, from residents of requesting that City Council deny the issuance of a Rooming House Licence for the property located at 154 Sanford Avenue.

REGRETS

Councillors K. Egli and T. Nussbaum advised that they would be absent from the Council meeting of August 26, 2015.

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MOTION TO INTRODUCE REPORTS

MOTION NO. 16/1

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor C. McKenney

That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 6A; Community and Protective Services Committee Report 6; and Planning Committee Report 11A be received and considered; and

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the Planning Committee Report 12 (Subsection 29. (3)), because of the urgency of the item contained in the report (specific reason set out below); and

That the petition from residents of Courtland Park, listed under Communications, be received.

(Waiver of the Rules is being requested for Planning Committee Report 12 (Item 9 of the Agenda) as it pertains to a significant priority project for the City and needs Council approval to ensure critical timelines are met).

CARRIED

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REPORTS

POSTPONEMENTS AND DEFERRALS

CITY COUNCIL – 8 JULY 2015

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 10

1. OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 180

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1. Approve an amendment to the new Secondary Plan for 180 Metcalfe Street to allow a hotel use above the second floor; and

2. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 180 Metcalfe Street to allow a 27- storey mixed-use building, which incorporates the existing heritage building on the property.

MOTION NO. 15/10

Moved by Councillor C. McKenney

Seconded by Councillor J. Harder

That the item titled “Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment – 180 Metcalfe Street” (Item 11 of the agenda) be deferred to the

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Council meeting of August 26, 2015; and

That the associated by-laws noted on the agenda at (r) and (s) also be deferred to the Council meeting of August 26, 2015.

DEFERRAL CARRIED

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PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 10

1. OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 180 METCALFE STREET

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1. Approve an amendment to the new Centretown Secondary Plan for 180 Metcalfe Street to allow a hotel use above the second floor; and

2. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 180 Metcalfe Street to allow a 27- storey mixed-use building, which incorporates the existing heritage building on the property.

Item 1 of the agenda LOST on a division of 11 YEAS to 11 NAYS, as follows:

YEAS (11): Councillors B. Monette, G. Darouze, S. Qadri, M. Taylor, T. Tierney, J. Harder, A. Hubley, E. El-Chantiry, S. Moffatt, S. Blais and Mayor J. Watson.

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NAYS (11): Councillors D. Chernushenko, R. Chiarelli, C. McKenney, R. Brockington, J. Leiper, D. Deans, M. Fleury, J. Mitic, M. Wilkinson, M. Qaqish and J. Cloutier.

The following Motion was then put to Council:

MOTION NO. 16/2

Moved by Councillor J. Harder Seconded by Councillor C. McKenney

That the item titled “Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment – 180 Metcalfe Street” (Item 1 of the agenda) be deferred to the Council meeting of September 9, 2015.

DEFERRAL CARRIED

COMMITTEE REPORTS

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 6A

2. INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON COLONIAL ROAD AT SARSFIELD ROAD

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve of the installation of stop signs on Colonial Road at Sarsfield Road and complete any associated works required to establish a four-way stop control configuration at that intersection.

CARRIED

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COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 6

3. CRIME PREVENTION OTTAWA ANNUAL ACTION REPORT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive this report for information.

RECEIVED

4. COMMUNITY GARDEN UPDATE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an additional contribution of $15,000 per year to Just Food Ottawa/Alimentation juste Ottawa for the provision of community gardens as outlined in this report.

CARRIED

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5. STRATEGIC INITIATIVE NO. 38 – TEN YEAR HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PLAN

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve that the Administrator, Housing Services, is delegated authority to:

1. Allocate funding to the John Howard Society, Résidence Montfort Renaissance and Ottawa Salus Corporation from the two million dollars ($2,000,000) budgeted for projects under Strategic Initiative No. 38, Ten Year Housing and Homelessness Plan to provide supports to chronically homeless residents living in supportive housing units, as outlined in this report;

2. Execute contribution agreements with the John Howard Society, Résidence Montfort Renaissance and Ottawa Salus Corporation with the reporting requirements as outlined in this report; and

3. Allocate any of the remaining two million dollars ($2,000,000) to social housing providers for repairs with eligibility criteria, selection process and reporting requirements as outlined in this report.

CARRIED

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6. PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR MAJOR FESTIVALS, FAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS REVISIONS

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve that the Partnership Program for Major Festivals, Fairs and Special Events be administered as two separate funding streams, one for major agricultural fairs and the other for major arts and cultural festivals, with eligibility, selection and reporting requirements as outlined in this report.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 11A

7. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 538, 544, 560 AND 501 BESSERER STREET

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve:

1. An Official Plan amendment to the Sandy Hill Secondary Plan, Section 5.3.2, to permit a high-rise building for the property at 538, 544, 560 Rideau Street and 501 Besserer Street, as detailed in Document 2; and

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2. An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 538, 544, 560 Rideau Street and 501 Besserer Street, to permit a mixed- use building containing a 14 storey portion and a seven- storey portion on Rideau Street and a 3.5 storey building on Besserer Street, as detailed in Document 3.

MOTION NO. 16/3

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor T. Tierney

WHEREAS report ACS2015-PAI-PGM-0093 recommends Council approve an Official Plan Amendment and an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to permit a high-rise building at the properties 538, 544 and 560 Rideau Street; and

AND WHEREAS Planning Committee directed staff to work with the applicant to include additional step backs that respect the policy set out in the Official Plan, and bring an amendment to this effect with the report to Council; and

AND WHEREAS staff have discussed with the applicant and agreed to amend the proposed height and setback schedule to include a two-metre step back requirement above the sixth storey of the building spanning the entire frontage of the property;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve an amendment to replace Document 4 of the report with the following schedule; and

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

CARRIED

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Replacement Schedule:

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Item 7 of the City Council Agenda as amended by Motion No. 16/3 and set out in full below was then put to Council:

That Council approve:

1. An Official Plan amendment to the Sandy Hill Secondary Plan, Section 5.3.2, to permit a high-rise building for the property at 538, 544, 560 Rideau Street and 501 Besserer Street, as detailed in Document 2;

2. An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 538, 544, 560 Rideau Street and 501 Besserer Street, to permit a mixed-use building containing a 14 storey portion and a seven-storey portion on Rideau Street and a 3.5 storey building on Besserer Street, as detailed in Document 3;

3. An amendment to replace Document 4 of the report with the following schedule:

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Replacement Schedule:

; and

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4. That pursuant to the Planning Act, subsection 34(17) no further notice be given.

CARRIED with Councillors M. Fleury, C. McKenney, J. Leiper, and J. Cloutier dissenting.

8. COMMUNITY DESIGN PLAN, OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY LAW AMENDMENT – MAIN STREET (NEIL AVENUE TO BELL STREET) – VARIOUS ADDRESSES

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council approve:

1. The Stittsville Main Street Community Design Plan as Council’s direction on the future development of the area, as contained in Document 2, as amended by the following:

That the following changes be made to Document 2 – Community Design Plan of the report:

a. The boundaries of the Community Design Plan shown in Appendices A to G and associated Key Maps and figures be amended to reflect the boundaries as shown in the staff report and draft official plan amendment;

b. Appendix C be further amended to remove “traditional mainstreet to be removed” from the map and legend to reflect the draft official plan amendment;

c. Figures 5, 6 and 7 be amended to replace the text “ Node” with “Crossing Bridge”;

2. Amendments to the Official Plan, as contained in Document

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3, including the addition of the Stittsville Main Street Secondary Plan; and

3. An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to implement the Stittsville Main Street Secondary Plan, as detailed and shown in Document 4.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 12

9. APPLICATION TO ALTER THE CITY WORKS BUILDING, 7 BAYVIEW ROAD, A PROPERTY PROTECTED UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1. Approve the Application to Alter the City Works Building, 7 Bayview Road, according to plans submitted by Barry J. Hobin and Associates Architects Inc. on July 28, 2015;

2. Issue the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the date of issuance; and

3. Delegate authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management Department.

(Note: The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on October

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26, 2015.)

(Note: Approval to alter this property under the Ontario Heritage Act must not be construed to meet the requirements for the issuance of a building permit.)

CARRIED

BULK CONSENT AGENDA

COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 6

A. COMMEMORATIVE NAMING – BRIAN PARSONS PARK

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the proposal to rename Black Tern Park at 53 Black Tern Crescent “Brian Parsons Park”.

CARRIED

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PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 11A

B. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 22 PERKINS STREET

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 22 Perkins Street to permit the development of an 18-unit, low rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

C. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – 2405 MER BLEUE ROAD AND 2496 TENTH LINE ROAD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2405 Mer Bleue Road and 2496 Tenth Line Road to implement the zoning for the related approved draft plan of subdivision, as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

CARRIED

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MOTION TO ADOPT REPORTS

MOTION NO. 16/4

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor C. McKenney

That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 6A; Community and Protective Services Committee Report 6; and Planning Committee Reports 11A and 12 be received and adopted as amended.

CARRIED

MOTIONS REQUIRING SUSPENSION OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE

MOTION NO. 16/5

Moved by Councillor S. Blais

Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider the following motion to allow for the applicant to proceed under the Large Renewable Procurement Program.

WHEREAS the Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) is a competitive process for procuring large renewable energy projects generally larger than 500 kilowatts;

WHEREAS the LRP is an important component of Ontario’s ongoing commitment to building a cleaner and more sustainable energy system, and represents a key step in the Province’s 2025 target for renewable energy to comprise about half of Ontario's installed capacity;

WHEREAS the has received a request for support for a project located at 5281 Piperville Road (PIN # 043470381) to construct and operate a non- rooftop solar photovoltaic facility with an estimated capacity of 25 megawatts (MW);

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WHEREAS the proposal submission deadline will end on September 1st, 2015 for large renewable energy projects larger than 500 kilowatts;

WHEREAS the City was notified of this requirement after the July 11th Council meeting;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the individual motion of support for the project located at 5281 Piperville Road under the LRP program listed as Appendix A.

Appendix A

Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the LRP I RFP.

Resolution NO: ____ Date: ____

WHEREAS the Registered Proponent is proposing to develop, construct and operate a Large Renewable Project, with the characteristics outlined in the table below, under the LRP I RFP.

Name of the Large Renewable Project: Carlsbad Springs Solar Project

Registered Proponent: Carlsbad Springs Solar Energy Partnership

Renewable Fuel of the Large Renewable Non-Rooftop Solar Project:

Contract Capacity of the Large Renewable 25 MW Project :

Description of the Properties within the PIN: 04347-0381 “the lands” geographic bounds of the Local Municipality on which the Site and/or Canadian Line is located :

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WHEREAS the Registered Proponent acknowledges that the Large Renewable Project and/or proposed Connection Line, either in whole or in part is to be located on lands under the jurisdiction of the City of Ottawa;

WHEREAS the Registered Proponent has requested that the council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution their support for the Large Renewable Project and/or proposed Connection Line on the Lands;

WHEREAS pursuant to the LRP I RFP, Proposals that receive the formal support of the local jurisdictional authorities of all the Project Communities in which the Large Renewable Project and proposed Connection Line are being located in the form of a support resolution will be awarded Rated Criteria points for the purpose of ranking the Proposal in relation to other Proposals for a contract under the LRP I RFP; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the council of the City of Ottawa supports the development, construction and operation of the Large Renewable Project and/or proposed Connection Line on the Lands.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Registered Proponent to receive Rated Criteria points under LRP I RFP and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of approval in relation to the Proposal or Large Renewable Project and/or proposed Connection Line or for any other purpose. Rated Criteria points will be used to rank the Registered Proponent’s Proposal in relation to other Proposals received by the IESO under the LRP I RFP.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED though this resolution may impact the rank of the Registered Proponent’s Proposal in relation to other Proposals received by the IESO, it does not guarantee a contract will be offered to the Registered Proponent under the LRP I RFP.

CARRIED

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MOTION NO. 16/6

Moved by Councillor S. Blais

Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider the following motion to allow for the applicant to enter into a Municipal Agreement under the Large Renewable Procurement Program.

WHEREAS the Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) is a competitive process for procuring large renewable energy projects generally larger than 500 kilowatts;

WHEREAS the LRP is an important component of Ontario’s ongoing commitment to building a cleaner and more sustainable energy system, and represents a key step in the Province’s 2025 target for renewable energy to comprise about half of Ontario's installed capacity;

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has received a request for support for a project located at 5281 Piperville Road (PIN # 043470381) to construct and operate a non- rooftop solar photovoltaic facility with an estimated capacity of 25 megawatts (MW);

WHEREAS the proposal submission deadline will end on September 1st, 2015 for large renewable energy projects larger than 500 kilowatts;

WHEREAS the City was notified of this requirement after the July 11th Council meeting;

WHEREAS municipalities are encouraged to explore the possibility of entering into an agreement with developers to clarify expectations, responsibilities and costs related to renewable energy projects;

WHEREAS the LRP provides for Municipal Agreements between the municipality and the project developer;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve a municipal Agreement under the Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) Program between the City and Carlsbad Springs Solar Energy Partnership based upon the principles set forth in the memo from the Acting General Manager, Planning and Growth Management, dated August 24, 2015.

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Appendix A

Name of the Large Renewable Project: Carlsbad Springs Solar Project

Renewable Fuel of the Large Renewable Non-Rooftop Solar Project:

Contract Capacity of the Large Renewable 25 MW Project :

All capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the LRP I RFP;

WHEREAS the Registered Proponent intends to submit a Proposal for a Large Renewable Project under the LRP I RFP;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Registered Proponent acknowledges that it is proposing to develop, construct and operate a Large Renewable Project, with the characteristics outlined in the table above, under the LRP I RFP.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Local Municipality of the City of Ottawa acknowledges that it has entered into a binding agreement with the Registered Proponent in respect of the Large Renewable Project effective on the 26 day of August, 2015.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Registered Proponent and the Local Municipality acknowledge that the binding agreement may be conditional only on the Registered Proponent being awarded an LRP I Contract for the Large Renewable Project.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Registered Proponent and the Local Municipality acknowledge that the Registered Proponent’s Proposal may be awarded Rated Criteria points by the IESO under the LRP I RFP where the Registered Proponent and every Project Community completes this Prescribed Form.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Registered Proponent acknowledges that the binding agreement may not be used for the purpose of any other form of approval in relation to the Proposal or the Large Renewable Project or for any other purpose.

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Registered Proponent: Carlsbad Springs Local Municipality: the City of Ottawa Solar Energy Partnership

Signature: Signature:

Name: Name:

Title: Title:

I have the authority to bind the Registered I have the authority to bind the Local Proponent. Municipality.

Dated this ___ day of ______, 20 Dated this ___ day of ______, 20 __ __

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 16/7

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor S. Moffatt

WHEREAS Council at its meeting of July 8, 2015, approved Motion No. 15/12, expressing support for the construction of Rooftop Solar Projects in the City of Ottawa;

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WHEREAS subsequent to Council’s approval of Motion No. 15/12 staff learned that the wording of the original motion did not fully conform to the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) required format;

WHEREAS the Province’s deadline for receipt of the FIT applications for rooftop solar projects is September 30, 2015;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider the following revised Feed-In Tariff (FIT) Rooftop Blanket motion as required by the IESO.

Appendix A

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

WHEREAS the Province’s Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program encourages the construction and operation of rooftop solar generation projects (“Rooftop Solar Projects”);

WHEREAS one or more Projects may be constructed and operated in the City of Ottawa;

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of Rooftop Solar Projects anywhere in the City of Ottawa;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this Resolution’s sole purpose is to enable the participants in the FIT program to receive priority points under the FIT program, and that this resolution may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to a FIT application or Rooftop Solar Project or any other FIT project or for any other purpose; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution shall expire twelve (12) months after its adoption by Council.

CARRIED

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MOTION NO. 16/8

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor S. Moffatt

WHEREAS Council at its meeting of July 8, 2015, approved Motion No. 15/13, expressing support for the construction of Ground-mounted solar projects in the City of Ottawa;

WHEREAS subsequent to Council’s approval of Motion No. 15/13 staff learned that the wording of the original motion did not fully conform to the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) required format;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider the following revised Feed-In Tariff (FIT) Ground Mounted Motion as required by the IESO;

WHEREAS on September 30th, 2015 the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) will open the application window for green energy projects between 10 kW and 500 kW under the provincial Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) Program;

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has received a number of requests for support for individual projects across the rural area and City Council support for individual applications can help projects qualify for the program;

WHEREAS renewable energy projects align with Council’s Draft 2015-2018 Term of Council Priorities for Sustainable Environmental Services (Support an Environmentally Sustainable Ottawa) and Economic Prosperity (Support Growth of the Local Economy);

WHEREAS the IESO requires individual motions of support for each project and the order in which applications are received by the IESO is a consideration in the approval process; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the individual motions of support for the Ground Mounted Solar FIT program project applications listed as Appendices A through P.

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Appendix A – 3588 Highway 17 – PIN # 45520281 (Ward 5)

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

WHEREAS 2405402 Ontario Inc. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 3588 Highway 17 (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program;

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix B – 5634 Carp Road PIN # 47600199 (Ward 5)

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

WHEREAS 2405402 Ontario Inc. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 5634 Carp Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program;

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may

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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix C – 4166 John Shaw Road PIN # 45540092 (Ward 5)

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

WHEREAS 2405402 Ontario Inc. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 4166 John Shaw Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program;

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

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Appendix D – 3434 Upper PIN # 45490132 (Ward 5)

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

WHEREAS 2405402 Ontario Inc. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 3434 Upper Dwyer Hill Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program;

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix E – 152 Whitetail Drive PIN # 45350931 (Ward 5)

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 152 Whitetail Drive (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program;

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;

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WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix F – 9977 PIN # 145500312 (Ward 19)

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

WHEREAS Sustainable Ottawa Projects LP (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 9977 Russell Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program;

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

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Appendix G – 6103 Snake Island Road PIN # 42910244 (Ward 20)

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

WHEREAS Sustainable Ottawa Projects LP (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 6103 Snake Island Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program;

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix H – 1156 Jinkinson Road PIN # 44450318 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 1156 Jinkinson Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program;

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may

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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix I – 1156 Jinkinson Road PIN # 44450315 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 1156 Jinkinson Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program;

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

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Appendix J – 1156 Jinkinson Road PIN # 44450312 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 1156 Jinkinson Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program;

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix K – 1156 Jinkinson Road PIN # 44450309 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 1156 Jinkinson Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program;

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;

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WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix L – North West Corner of Fernbank Road & Jinkinson Road PIN # 44460605 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on the corner of Fernbank Road & Jinkinson Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program;

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

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Appendix M – 6314 Flewellyn Road PIN # 44490289 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 6314 Flewellyn Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program;

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix N – 2063 Munster Road PIN # 44380001 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 2063 Munster Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program;

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;

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WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

Appendix O – 7676 Flewellyn Road PIN # 44380002 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 7676 Flewellyn Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program;

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

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Appendix P – 7559 Fallowfield Road PIN # 44380314 (Ward 21)

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

WHEREAS Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a ground mount solar installation (the “Project”) on 7559 Fallowfield Road (the “Lands”) in the City of Ottawa under the Province’s FIT program;

WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 16/9

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor S. Moffatt

WHEREAS Council at its meeting of July 8, 2015, approved Motion No. 15/18, expressing continued support for Suppliers to achieve Notice to Proceed under their FIT Contracts;

WHEREAS subsequent to Council’s approval of Motion No. 15/18 staff learned that the wording of the original motion did not fully conform to Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) required format;

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WHEREAS, the proponent would like to proceed with construction immediately to take advantage of this construction season;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider the following revised Feed-In Tariff (FIT) Notice to Proceed motion as required by the IESO.

Appendix A

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Contract, Version 3.1;

WHEREAS the Province's FIT Program encourages the construction and operation of roof top solar PV generation projects (the "Projects"); and

WHEREAS one or more Projects may be subject to FIT Contracts and may be constructed and operated in the City of Ottawa ("Local Municipality"); and

WHEREAS in accordance with the FIT Rules, Version 3.0, the Council of the Local Municipality ("Council") had previously indicated, by a resolution, its support for Projects in the Local Municipality (the "Prior Resolution"); and

WHEREAS Council now indicates, by a resolution dated no earlier than June 10, 2015, Council's continued support for the construction and operation of the Projects anywhere in the Local Municipality (the "New Resolution"); and

WHEREAS pursuant to the FIT Contract, where a New Resolution is received in respect of the Projects in the Local Municipality, Suppliers will be recognized as fulfilling the requirements under Section 2.4(d)(vii) of the FIT Contract, which may result in Suppliers being offered Notice to Proceed in accordance with the terms of their respective FIT Contract(s);

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the City of Ottawa supports the construction and operation of the Projects anywhere in the City of Ottawa.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable Suppliers to achieve Notice to Proceed under their FIT Contracts and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to a FIT Contract or Project or for any other purpose.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution shall expire twelve (12) months after its adoption by Council.

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 16/10

Moved by Councillor S. Moffatt

Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chanitry

WHEREAS the deadline for Energy Ottawa to submit a proposal to the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (“IESO”) Large Renewable Procurement Request for Proposals (“LRP/RFP”) for the development of a solar energy park near the Trail Road Waste Facility and adjacent land on is September 1st, 2015;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council suspend the Rules of Procedure to consider the following motion:

WHEREAS Council on April 15, 2015 declared surplus to the City’s needs two parcels of land on Moodie Drive and authorized the City Manager to negotiate, finalize and execute a lease agreement for a period of twenty (20) years, having an approximate annual revenue to the City of $125,000 plus HST, to Energy Ottawa Limited as more particularly set out in Report ACS 2015-PAI-REP-0003; and

WHEREAS Council on June 24, 2015 in receiving the Annual Report for for the Year 2014 (ACS 2015-HOH-0001) approved the IESO’s ‘Prescribed Template – Municipal Council Support Resolution’ to demonstrate its support for the development, construction and operation of the Trail Road Solar Project and proposed connection line on the above lands and the above referenced Template provided that the Registered Proponent be “Energy Ottawa Inc. (or its designated affiliate)”; and

WHEREAS Energy Ottawa has recently been able to conclude a joint venture with First Nations participation in which SolarTrail LP has been created and its general partner SolarTrail GP Inc. has been incorporated, both of which will be controlled by Energy Ottawa, and it is advantageous to Energy Ottawa for the evaluation of Proposals by the IESO for this joint venture to be recognized;

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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve SolarTrail LP as the party to the leased lands on Moodie Drive for the Trail Road Solar Project in place of Energy Ottawa Limited.

CARRIED

NOTICES OF MOTION (FOR CONSIDERATION AT SUBSEQUENT MEETING)

MOTION

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor D. Chernushenko

WHEREAS the Retail Business Holidays Act (RBHA) is Provincial legislation that requires retail businesses and business areas to remain closed on prescribed Provincial holidays unless they are exempted by the RBHA or benefit from a municipal exemption by-law allowing them to remain open on a holiday; and

WHEREAS BIA has submitted an application to the City on behalf of its retail members for exemption by-law for retail businesses in and around and the Glebe area and such application will be reviewed in accordance with the streamlined process further described in this motion; and

WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton enacted RMOC By-law 98 of 1992, which is still in force, to establish processes for receiving and considering applications for exemption by-laws under the RBHA such as the holding of two Committee meetings in respect of an application; and

WHEREAS certain amendments are required to RMOC By-law 98 of 1992 to streamline the application processes for exemption by-laws under the RBHA and to align such processes with the existing Standing Committee structure of City of Ottawa;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Staff be directed to consult with the “Ottawa Council of BIAs” on the process to receive and consider applications under the RBHA in the future, and further that the City Clerk and Solicitor be directed to amend RMOC By-law 98 of 1992 such that it aligns with the City’s current corporate and Standing Committee structure, including that:

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1. References to “Regional Clerk” and “Regional Solicitor” be deleted and replaced with the title “City Clerk and Solicitor”;

2. References to the “Executive Committee” be deleted and replaced with the words “Finance and Economic Development Committee” (FEDCO);

3. Only one committee meeting be required to consider an application, and that such meeting be before FEDCO with City Council having final say on the application in question;

4. The FEDCO meeting serve as the public meeting for the purposes of the Act, at which members of the public may make representations on the proposed application;

5. Notice to the public be provided by means of the publication of the FEDCO agenda in accordance with the usual Council-approved processes and practices of its Standing Committees; and,

6. The Economic Development and Innovation Department be the lead Department to receive and consider applications for exemption by-laws under the RBHA, together with presenting a staff report with recommendations on the particular application, with assistance as required from the City Clerk and Solicitor Department and other Departments as the case may be.

MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS

MOTION NO. 16/11

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor C. McKenney

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-laws bb) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 2A – Centretown Secondary Plan of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to include site specific policies applicable to the lands known municipally as 180 Metcalfe Street and cc) A by-law of the City of Ottawa

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THREE READINGS

2015-239 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to name a municipal highway in the City of Ottawa, ruelle Provincial Police Lane.

2015-240 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to change a portion of the name of chemin to cour Safari Court, a municipal highway in the City of Ottawa.

2015-241 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (, Coventry Road, Trim Road, Watters Road, Basil MacDonald Way, chemin Mer Bleue Road).

2015-242 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Young Street, Tremblay Road, Donnelly Drive, 8th Line Road, Carp Road, Farmview Road, , Parkview Road, Springhill Road, Loggers Way).

2015-243 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2007-338 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Transit Safety and Enforcement Branch of the Transit Services Department.

2015-244 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2012-5 to appoint certain Municipal Law Enforcement Officers to enforce the provisions of the Sewer Use By-law.

2015-245 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 478 Albert Street, Ottawa, to be of cultural heritage value or interest.

2015-246 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate Broadview Public School, 590 Broadview Avenue, Ottawa, to be of cultural heritage value or

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interest.

2015-247 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the Hartin Hotel, 1993 Robertson Road, Ottawa, to be of cultural heritage value or interest.

2015-248 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the City of Ottawa Workshops, 7 Bayview Road, to be of cultural heritage value or interest.

2015-249 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate St. Anne’s Rectory, 17 Myrand Avenue, Ottawa, to be of cultural heritage value or interest.

2015-250 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the Snowdon House, 66 Lisgar Street, Ottawa, to be of cultural heritage value or interest.

2015-251 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Hawkeswood Drive on Plan 4M-1493 and 4M-1470 and Haresfield Court on Plan 4M-1481 and 4M-1470, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

2015-252 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Maple Grove Road, rue Santolina Street and croissant Astelia Crescent on Plan 4M-1532, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

2015-253 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Silver Spruce Way, Everglade Way, Hawkbirch Street, Summergaze Street, Conifer Creek Circle, Solaris Drive, place Acceptance Place).

2015-254 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close a portion of the west side of between Paul Metivier Drive and Whitewater Street in the City of Ottawa.

2015-255 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Maple Grove Road).

2015-256 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to change the name of rue Notre Dame Street West/Oust, boulevard Belcourt Boulevard and cour Wedgewood Court, municipal highways in the City of Ottawa.

2015-257 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to change the name of rue Laird Street and avenue Rita Avenue, municipal highways in the City of Ottawa.

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2015-258 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to change the name of a portion of chemin Pinecrest Road, a municipal highway in the City of Ottawa.

2015-259 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to correct the spelling of rue St. Jean Street, boulevard St. Joseph Boulevard, croissant Baie Verte Crescent, rue Edgar Brault Street, place Montpelier Place, Des Grands Champs, municipal highways in the City of Ottawa.

2015-260 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Fallowfield Road, McDiarmid Road, Tweedsmuir Avenue, Springhill Road, Birchgrove Road, , Renaud Road, Cyrville-Navan Road, , Mitch Owens Drive, Brian Coburn Boulevard, Trim Road, chemin Page Road).

2015-261 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal by-law No. 49 of 1978 which designates 500 Wilbrod Street as a heritage site for The Corporation of the City of Ottawa.

2015-262 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.

2015-263 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add the Stittsville Main Street Secondary Plan to Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa.

2015-264 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 along Stittsville Main Street to implement the Stittsville Mainstreet Secondary Plan.

2015-265 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 845 .

2015-266 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 22 Perkins Street.

2015-267 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-60 to

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appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.

2015-268 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 2405 Mer Bleue Road, 2496 Tenth Line Road and lands legally described as Part of Lot 4, Concession 11 of the Former Municipality of Cumberland, being Part 2 of 4R-24346.

2015-269 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Sandy Hill Secondary Plan contained within Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa.

2015-270 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 538, 544, and 560 Rideau Street and 501 Besserer Street.

CARRIED

CONFIRMATION BY-LAW

MOTION NO. 16/12

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor C. McKenney

THAT By-law 2015-271 to confirm the proceedings of Council be enacted and passed.

CARRIED

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ADJOURNMENT

Councillor adjourned the meeting at 10:40 a.m.

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CITY CLERK MAYOR