City Council

Omnibus 2 - Official Plan Amendment

Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council approve and adopt the Official Plan Amendment 35, being the removal of 1600 Stagecoach Road from the Village of Greely, to be consistent with Bill 150, as presented in Document 2 as amended by Motion Nos. ARAC 2024-17-02 and ARAC 2024-17-03.

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Site Alteration By-law Update

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve: the proposed amendments to the Site Alteration By-law 2018-164, attached as Document 1. that the General Manager, Strategic Initiatives, and the City Solicitor be authorized to make the approved amendments and bring forward the by-law to Council for enactment

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How councillors voted

Motion – Councillor Brown - Perth Street and Meynell Road Front-Ending Agreement

Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Authorize the City and delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services Department, to amend the Front-Ending Agreement with Caivan for the design and construction of the roundabout at Perth Street and Meynell Road/Oldenburg Avenue to an increased upset limit of $5,829,743.06 (plus applicable H.S.T.), in accordance with the Front-Ending Agreement Principles and Policy and with the final form and content being to...

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All Way Protected/Permitted Left-Turn Signals at Intersection of River Rd and Mitch Owens Rd

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve the installation of protected/permitted left turn phasing (advance left-turn arrow) in all directions at the intersection of River Rd and Mitch Owens Rd.

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How councillors voted

New Urban and Village Boundary Expansion Official Plan Application Process

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council approve: the Framework for Urban and Village Expansion Applications identified in this report and direct staff to prepare necessary amendments to the Official Plan; and amendments to the Development Application Study Policy By-law 2023–297 to list materials necessary for the City to assess an urban and village expansion application, as detailed in this report, as detailed in Document 1, as revised; and amendments to the Planning Fees By-law...

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Consideration of Application to Repeal By-law Designating 501 Cole Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Committee recommendation(s) That Council refuse the application to repeal the by-law designating 501 Cole Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

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Application for new construction at 160 Clemow Avenue, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act

Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application for new construction at 160 Clemow Avenue according to plans by Stewart + Tsai Architects, dated July 22, 2024, conditional upon: The applicant providing a copy of the building permit plans to heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed changes. The applicant...

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Designation of 178 Cambridge Street North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Sycamore House, 178 Cambridge Street North, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5 as amended.

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Adoption of new Heritage Conservation District Plans for the ByWard and Lowertown West HCDs

Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Adopt the proposed Heritage Conservation District Plan for the ByWard Market Heritage Conservation District by-law, as shown in Document 1; Adopt the proposed Heritage Conservation District Plan for the Lowertown West Heritage Conservation District by by-law, as shown in Document 2; Direct Legal staff not to list the by-laws to adopt the Heritage Conservation District Plans for the ByWard Market and Lowertown West HCDs until after the Provincial...

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West Carleton Environmental Centre Host Community Fee – Criteria and Process

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the criteria and process for the distribution and utilization of the host community fee and local initiatives amount resulting from West Carleton Environmental Centre Municipal Host Agreement report approved by Council in 2021; Delegate authority to the City Treasurer and five Local Ward Councilors, as identified in this report, to identify projects/initiatives that will be funded using the Host Community Fee; and, Direct the Finance and...

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Sparks Street Business Improvement Area – Boundary Adjustment

Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council: Designate the area described in Document 1 as an expanded Business Improvement Area, under Sections 204 and 209 of the Municipal Act, 2001; Authorize and direct the City Clerk to send out a notice of Council’s intention to adopt a By-law to alter the existing Business Improvement Area boundaries, as described in Document 1, in accordance with Section 210 of the Municipal Act, 2001; Authorize and direct the City Clerk to prepare a By-law to...

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Build Ottawa – Amended By-laws

Committee recommendation(s) That Council, as sole Member of Build Ottawa, confirm the General Operating By-Law for Build Ottawa as approved and adopted by the Board of Directors as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.

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Build Ottawa 2023 - Annual Report

Committee recommendation(s) That Council receive the Audited financial statements of the Build Ottawa for the year 2023 in the Annual Report attached as Document 1.

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 930 Smith Road

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 930 Smith Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit seven residential lots, as detailed in Document 2.

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Faulkner Municipal Drain – Appointment of Engineer

Committee recommendation(s) That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng. of Robinson Consultants Inc. as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses the change in land use within the Faulkner Municipal Drain, including whether the Faulkner Municipal Drain downstream has the existing capacity to accommodate the additional volume and rate of water, for Council’s consideration prior to Council making a decision under Subsection 65(1) of the Drainage Act.

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Lilley Municipal Drain - Appointment of Engineer

Committee recommendation(s) That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng of Robinson Consultants Inc. as the Engineer of record to prepare a preliminary report under Section 10(1) of the Drainage Act in response to a petition received under Section 4 of the Drainage Act, as described in this report.

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Uncollectible Taxes Under Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve taxes totalling $564,254 be written-off from the tax roll in accordance with the provisions of Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001, plus any related interest and fees for the properties listed on Document 1. The City has budget allocated for these write-offs in the tax remissions account.

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Comprehensive Legal Services Report for the Period January 1 to June 30, 2024

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.

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Second Application for Approval to Expropriate Lands – Bank Street Rehabilitation Project, Phase 1 B

Committee Recommendation(s) That City Council enact the By-law attached as Document 1 hereto authorizing the City to proceed with the expropriation of the lands described in Schedule A to the By-law (the “Lands”) including: Registering a plan of expropriation with respect to the Lands; Serving notice of expropriation and possession on the owners of the Lands; Serving offers of compensation as contemplated in Section 25 of the Expropriations Act; and, Taking possession of the Lands. All in...

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Land Exchange with Barrhaven Conservancy Strandherd Inc.

Committee Recommendation(s) That the City Council: Approve a land exchange with Barrhaven Conservancy Strandherd Inc., pursuant to a Land Exchange Agreement that has been received, as follows: City to convey non-viable portions of land located at 4235 McKenna Casey Drive, described as part of Lot 15, Concession 4, Rideau Front, geographic Township of Nepean now in the City of Ottawa, containing approximately 1.06 hectares (2.617 acres), subject to final survey, and shown as Parcel 1 and...

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 6208 Renaud Road

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 6208 Renaud Road as shown in Document 1, to permit a low-rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

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Zoning By-law Amendment – Part of 375 March Valley Road and Part of Unaddressed Parcel (PIN 045170492)

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for Part of 375 March Valley Road and Part of Unaddressed Parcel (PIN 045170492), as shown in Document 1, to permit a golf course as a temporary use for a three-year period, as detailed in Document 2.

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Zoning By-law Amendment – Part of 3432 Greenbank Road

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3432 Greenbank Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit a low-rise residential subdivision, as detailed in Document 2.

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Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of October 2, 2024

Report Recommendation That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of October 2, 2024, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Document 1.

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In Camera Items

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose in order to receive a confidential legal briefing related to Stage 1 LRT outstanding legal matters and update on the implementation of the maintenance settlement agreement – Not...

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Moved by: Councillor L. Johnson

Bilingualism Policy – Exception for a Position in the City of Ottawa’s Senior Leadership Team

WHEREAS Subsection R.6.3.1 (iii) of the City’s Bilingualism Policy requires “that bilingualism be considered a prerequisite for any internal promotion to a designated bilingual position within Level 1 to 3 management groups and that any exceptions, after having undertaken a comprehensive recruitment effort, shall require Council approval”; and WHEREAS the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer has been enrolled in French language training and continues...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Curry

Disposition of Items Approved by Committees under Delegated Authority

That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.

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Motion to Adopt Reports

That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 17, Joint Report 3 Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and Planning and Housing Committee; Built Heritage Committee Report 18, Finance and Corporate Services Report 18, Planning and Housing Committee Report 35 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of October 2, 2024” be received and...

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Moved by: Councillor L. Johnson

Solve the Crisis Campaign

WHEREAS the Ontario Big City Mayor’s Caucus has initiated the Solve the Crisis campaign to address the crisis unfolding on streets in our cities, large and small, urban and rural, across Ontario, and seeking action from the Provincial and Federal Governments to address the growing mental health, addictions and homelessness crisis; and WHEREAS the homelessness, mental health and addictions crisis continues to grow with 3432 drug related deaths in Ontario in 2023 as well as with an estimated...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

Closure of Bayswater Avenue on October 31, 2024

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion; WHEREAS historically Bayswater Avenue has been closed between Hickory St. and Beech St. to allow for trick-or-treating on October 31st; and WHEREAS residents have applied for a Residential Block Party Permit for October 31, 2024, for this event; and WHEREAS the Special Events on City Streets (By-law No. 2001-260) allows for road closures starting after 6 pm on weeknights; and WHEREAS many families with younger children...

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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper

Vulnerable Social Infrastructure By-law

WHEREAS every resident of Ottawa deserves to feel safe within their community and to be free of discrimination on the basis of their religion, race, sexuality or immutable characteristics; and WHEREAS in 2023 incidents of hate crimes against Muslim, Jewish, LGBT and other minority groups in Ottawa increased by 19%; and WHEREAS no person should feel intimated from attending their place of worship, community center or any other community gathering space; and WHEREAS Ottawa’s Mosques, Churches,...

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Moved by: Councillor A. Hubley

Boundary between wards 9 and 24

WHEREAS in accordance with Section 222 of the Municipal Act, 2001, municipalities are authorised the power to divide or redivide a municipality into wards or to dissolve existing wards, and WHEREAS a comprehensive review of ward boundaries was conducted in 2020, leading to the adoption of the Ward Boundaries and Council Composition By-law No. 2021-3 on 27 January 2021, which took effect at the 2022 municipal elections, and WHEREAS the current northern boundary for Ward 24 – Barrhaven East...

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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo

Three Readings

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2024-418 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189, as amended, with respect to the licensing and regulation of Snow Plow Contractors.2024-419 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2019-397, designating community safety zones throughout the City of Ottawa2024-420 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend confirmation By-law for the City Council meeting of...

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Moved by: Councillor L. Johnson

Confirmation By-law

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 16 October 2024.

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Moved by: Councillor L. Johnson

Adjournment

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 16 October 2024 be adjourned.

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Moved by: Councillor L. Johnson

Minutes of the Council meeting of 2 October 2024

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Motion to Introduce Reports

That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 17, Joint Report 3 Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and Planning and Housing Committee; Built Heritage Committee Report 18, Finance and Corporate Services Report 18, Planning and Housing Committee Report 35 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of October 2, 2024”be received and...

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Moved by: Councillor A. Hubley