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Councillor C. Curry
Councillor C. Curry
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Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.
Announcements / Ceremonial Activities
Roll Call
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes of the Council meeting of October 11, 2023
Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings
Communications
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications
Responses to Inquiries
OCC 21-14 - Panda Games
Regrets
No regrets were filed.
No regrets were filed.
Motion to Introduce Reports
Moved by C. Kelly Seconded byT. Kavanagh
Moved by C. Kelly Seconded byT. Kavanagh
Postponements and Deferrals
Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc.
Deferred from the City Council meeting of 13 September, 2023, report revised.
Deferred from the City Council meeting of 13 September, 2023, report revised.
Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. - 2022 Annual Report
ACS2023-OCC-HOH-0001A - Citywide Report recommendations That Council: Receive the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2022 as set out in the Annual Report at Document 1 (issued separately and on file with the City Clerk); Appoint KPMG LLP as the auditor for Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2023; Approve the recommendation of the Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc., specifically, that Council appoint the persons identified at Document 2 (immediately follows the report) to serve as members of the Board of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. and Hydro Ottawa Limited for the corresponding terms as specified; request that the Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. Board of Directors elect Bernie Ashe as Chair of the Boards of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. and Hydro Ottawa Limited; and Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa as shareholder of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. setting out the resolutions approved by City Council.
ACS2023-OCC-HOH-0001A - Citywide Report recommendations That Council: Receive the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2022 as set out in the Annual Report at Document 1 (issued separately and on file with the City Clerk); Appoint KPMG LLP as the auditor for Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2023; Approve the recommendation of the Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc., specifically, that Council appoint the persons identified at Document 2 (immediately follows the report) to serve as members of the Board of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. and Hydro Ottawa Limited for the corresponding terms as specified; request that the Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. Board of Directors elect Bernie Ashe as Chair of the Boards of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. and Hydro Ottawa Limited; and Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa as shareholder of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. setting out the resolutions approved by City Council.
- Hydro Ottawa - 2023 AGM Report to Council (Oct. 25 - FINAL).pdf
- Document 1 - Hydro Ottawa_2022_Annual_Report_EN_WEB.pdf
- Document 1 - Hydro Ottawa_2022_Rapport Annuel_FR_WEB.pdf
Integrity Commissioner
Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Members of the Manotick BIA Board of Management
ACS2023-OCC-GEN-0013 - Citywide Report recommendations The Integrity Commissioner recommends that City Council: Receive this report, including the finding that: Respondent 2 contravened Section 7; and Respondent 3 contravened Sections 4 and 7 of the Code of Conduct for Members of Local Boards; Direct the City’s Economic Development Office to work with OCOBIA to develop additional training materials for BIA Board members on matters including Procedure By-law, open and closed meeting procedures, and human resource management including procedure for the hiring of BIA staff.
ACS2023-OCC-GEN-0013 - Citywide Report recommendations The Integrity Commissioner recommends that City Council: Receive this report, including the finding that: Respondent 2 contravened Section 7; and Respondent 3 contravened Sections 4 and 7 of the Code of Conduct for Members of Local Boards; Direct the City’s Economic Development Office to work with OCOBIA to develop additional training materials for BIA Board members on matters including Procedure By-law, open and closed meeting procedures, and human resource management including procedure for the hiring of BIA staff.
- Cover Report - ACS2023-OCC-GEN-0013.pdf
- Document 1 - Report on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Members of the Manotick BIA Board of Management (EN).pdf
- Document 1 - Rapport d’enquête sur la conduite des membres du Conseil de gestion de la ZAC de Manotick (FR).pdf
City Clerk
Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending October 20, 2023
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0145 - Citywide Report recommendation That Council receive this report for information.
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0145 - Citywide Report recommendation That Council receive this report for information.
- Report_Status Update_Council Inquiries and Motions August 18 2023.pdf
- Document 2 - Motions and Directions Log - 2022-2026 Term of Council.pdf
Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 7
Motion - Service Line Warranties of Canada - Next Steps
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0143 - Citywide Committee Recommendations That Council: Direct staff to engage with SLWC before Q2 2024 to negotiate an amendment to the agreement to prohibit any further direct mail to residents during the term of the agreement, and if the negotiation is not successful, to terminate the agreement for convenience pursuant to the terms of the agreement; and Approve that the agreement not be further renewed past the expiry in 2027 should the agreement be successfully amended as directed herein; and Approve that the City undertake a public information campaign to educate residents about the options available to protect the private portion of water and sewer services, which are the residents’ sole responsibility; and Approve that these communications differentiate between options that may address damage to property from sewer backups related to new significant rain events which are not covered by SLWC, and failure of private service lines as a result of wear and tear.
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0143 - Citywide Committee Recommendations That Council: Direct staff to engage with SLWC before Q2 2024 to negotiate an amendment to the agreement to prohibit any further direct mail to residents during the term of the agreement, and if the negotiation is not successful, to terminate the agreement for convenience pursuant to the terms of the agreement; and Approve that the agreement not be further renewed past the expiry in 2027 should the agreement be successfully amended as directed herein; and Approve that the City undertake a public information campaign to educate residents about the options available to protect the private portion of water and sewer services, which are the residents’ sole responsibility; and Approve that these communications differentiate between options that may address damage to property from sewer backups related to new significant rain events which are not covered by SLWC, and failure of private service lines as a result of wear and tear.
- Coverpage - Service Line Warranties of Canada - Next Steps.pdf
- Motion - Service Line Warranties of Canada - Next Steps.pdf
Residents’ Petition for the Installation of Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure as a Local Improvement in Taunton Place
File No. ACS2023-IWS-AM-0003 – Beacon Hill-Cyrville (Ward 11) Committee Recommendation That Council approve the draft by-law in the general form as attached (Document 3) to undertake construction of the sanitary sewer system extension within Taunton Place as petitioned Local Improvement works, in accordance with the cost apportionment outlined in this report.
File No. ACS2023-IWS-AM-0003 – Beacon Hill-Cyrville (Ward 11) Committee Recommendation That Council approve the draft by-law in the general form as attached (Document 3) to undertake construction of the sanitary sewer system extension within Taunton Place as petitioned Local Improvement works, in accordance with the cost apportionment outlined in this report.
- Coverpage - Installation of Sanitary Sewer.pdf
- Report - Installation of Sanitary Sewer - Taunton Pl.pdf
- Doc 1 - English - Taunton Place Local Improvement Area Plan.pdf
- Doc 1 - French - Taunton Place Local Improvement Area Plan.pdf
- Doc 2 - English - Taunton Signed Petition (Redacted).pdf
- Doc 2 - French - Taunton Signed Petition (Redacted).pdf
- Doc 3 - Draft Bylaw - Taunton Pl Sewer Installation as LI.pdf
Bulk Consent Agenda
Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report No. 7
Minor Amendments of Various By-laws
ACS2023-EPS-PPD-0003 - Citywide Committee recommendation That Council approve the minor amendments to various by-laws described in this report and set out in Document 1.
ACS2023-EPS-PPD-0003 - Citywide Committee recommendation That Council approve the minor amendments to various by-laws described in this report and set out in Document 1.
- 1 - ACS-2023-EPS-PPD-0003 - Cover - Minor amendments of various by-laws.pdf
- 1 - ACS-2023-EPS-PPD-0003 - Minor amendments of various by-laws (EN).pdf
- 1 - ACS-2023-EPS-PPD-0003 - Minor amendments of various by-laws (FR).pdf
- 1 - Doc 1 - Minor amendments of various by-laws (EN).pdf
- 1 - Doc 1 - Minor amendments of various by-laws (FR).pdf
Environment and Climate Change Committee Report No. 7
Commemorative Tree in Capital Park
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0124 – Capital (17) Committee Recommendations That Council approve: The installation of a commemorative tree and plaque in Capital Park to honour the birth of Ms. Martha Bowers’ grandchild; and That all costs related to the tree and plaque be funded by the requester; and That Public Works, Parks Maintenance and Forestry Services, install the city standard flat black polished granite marker flush to the ground; and That the plaque read “This tree was planted in honour of Myla Kamala Hooper Krishnan” in English, and French.
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0124 – Capital (17) Committee Recommendations That Council approve: The installation of a commemorative tree and plaque in Capital Park to honour the birth of Ms. Martha Bowers’ grandchild; and That all costs related to the tree and plaque be funded by the requester; and That Public Works, Parks Maintenance and Forestry Services, install the city standard flat black polished granite marker flush to the ground; and That the plaque read “This tree was planted in honour of Myla Kamala Hooper Krishnan” in English, and French.
City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions
Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of October 11, 2023
Recommandation du rapport That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, 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 Documents 1-6.
Recommandation du rapport That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of October 11, 2023, 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 Documents 1-6.
- Report_Summary of Submissions - Planning Matters approved October 11, 2023.pdf
- Doc 1_Summary_ACS2023-PRE-PS-0107 - 5134 Piperville Road.pdf
- Doc 2_Summary_ACS2023-PRE-PS-0119 - 5646 and 5650 Manotick Main Street_.pdf
- Doc 3_ACS2023-PRE-PS-0120 - 2545 9th Line Road.pdf
- Doc 4_ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0039 - Aligning Zoning By-law 2008-250 with Bill 23.pdf
- Doc 5_ ACS2023-PRE-PS-0115 - 200 Clearview Avenue.pdf
- Doc 6_ACS2023-PRE-PS-0122 - 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 Hawthorne Avenue.pdf
In Camera Items
Motion to Adopt Reports
Moved by C. Kelly Seconded byT. Kavanagh
Moved by C. Kelly Seconded byT. Kavanagh
Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given
Councillor Carr – City response to Flooding Events
Moved by M. Carr Seconded byR. Brockington WHEREAS August 10, 2023 saw significant flooding throughout the city; and WHEREAS the City has an Emergency Management Plan designed to provide an enhanced and co-ordinated level of planning and readiness to better respond to the needs of the community during a major emergency; and WHEREAS the City is experiencing an increasing number of extreme weather events, and with the ongoing climate change emergency the frequency is expected to continue to increase; and WHEREAS in Canada, flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster, causing approximately $1.5 billion in damage to households, property, and infrastructure annually, with residential property owners bearing approximately 75% of uninsured losses each year; and WHEREAS under Canada's Emergency Management Framework, municipalities have a role in leading local response and recovery; and WHEREAS the provincial Auditor General’s November 2022 report found that municipal assessment and reporting on stormwater infrastructure and flood resilience is not standardized, with potential impacts on long-term planning and funding decisions; and WHEREAS the Province and the City have already taken steps to improve our understanding of the impacts of climate change and to help municipalities prepare and protect communities, including public infrastructure; and WHEREAS the Province, through Ontario’s Flooding strategy, states that local governments hold the primary responsibility for identifying and managing flood risks; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff ensure that ottawa.ca provides clear information on, and the appropriate way to report, different types of flooding events; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City’s website have a centralized location for flood resources including flooding preparedness and mitigation methods, updates on ongoing studies, and updates to infrastructure. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff review and report back to council with findings on improvements that can be made to preventative flood and water management programs including the compassionate grant program and the residential protective plumbing program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff explore a system for better data sharing, communication, timely response, and coordination in relation to major weather events, their impacts on infrastructure, and communicating with affected residents.
Moved by M. Carr Seconded byR. Brockington WHEREAS August 10, 2023 saw significant flooding throughout the city; and WHEREAS the City has an Emergency Management Plan designed to provide an enhanced and co-ordinated level of planning and readiness to better respond to the needs of the community during a major emergency; and WHEREAS the City is experiencing an increasing number of extreme weather events, and with the ongoing climate change emergency the frequency is expected to continue to increase; and WHEREAS in Canada, flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster, causing approximately $1.5 billion in damage to households, property, and infrastructure annually, with residential property owners bearing approximately 75% of uninsured losses each year; and WHEREAS under Canada's Emergency Management Framework, municipalities have a role in leading local response and recovery; and WHEREAS the provincial Auditor General’s November 2022 report found that municipal assessment and reporting on stormwater infrastructure and flood resilience is not standardized, with potential impacts on long-term planning and funding decisions; and WHEREAS the Province and the City have already taken steps to improve our understanding of the impacts of climate change and to help municipalities prepare and protect communities, including public infrastructure; and WHEREAS the Province, through Ontario’s Flooding strategy, states that local governments hold the primary responsibility for identifying and managing flood risks; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff ensure that ottawa.ca provides clear information on, and the appropriate way to report, different types of flooding events; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City’s website have a centralized location for flood resources including flooding preparedness and mitigation methods, updates on ongoing studies, and updates to infrastructure. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff review and report back to council with findings on improvements that can be made to preventative flood and water management programs including the compassionate grant program and the residential protective plumbing program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff explore a system for better data sharing, communication, timely response, and coordination in relation to major weather events, their impacts on infrastructure, and communicating with affected residents.
Councillor Brockington – Budget Identification - Non Mandated Items
Moved by R. Brockington Seconded byD. Brown WHEREAS, the 2024 Budget will bring a set of challenges and under-resourced budget lines; and WHEREAS, City Council is expected to fund core priorities that residents rely on; and WHEREAS, City Council has declared two emergencies related to Housing and Homelessness and Climate Change; and WHEREAS, to better inform Council’s decision making and to be transparent with the public, it is beneficial to understand what budget pressures are core mandated items for the City and which are not; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that as part of the draft 2024 Budget release, the Acting City Treasurer provide a memo identifying what portions of the Budget are resourcing non-mandated items.
Moved by R. Brockington Seconded byD. Brown WHEREAS, the 2024 Budget will bring a set of challenges and under-resourced budget lines; and WHEREAS, City Council is expected to fund core priorities that residents rely on; and WHEREAS, City Council has declared two emergencies related to Housing and Homelessness and Climate Change; and WHEREAS, to better inform Council’s decision making and to be transparent with the public, it is beneficial to understand what budget pressures are core mandated items for the City and which are not; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that as part of the draft 2024 Budget release, the Acting City Treasurer provide a memo identifying what portions of the Budget are resourcing non-mandated items.
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Motion to Introduce By-laws
Three Readings
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. a. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 50 Fieldcrest Ave (the "benefitting property") b. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 805 Kingsmere Ave (the "benefitting property") c. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1171 Plante Dr (the "benefitting property") d. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 21 Wendover Ave (the "benefitting property") e. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2331 River Rd (the "benefitting property") f. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 14 Kadeer Way (the "benefitting property") g. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1308 Notting Hill Ave (the "benefitting property") h. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1163 Shillington Ave (the "benefitting property") i. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 5 Chesley St (the "benefitting property") j. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 192 Marier Ave (the "benefitting property") k. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 180 Primrose Ave (the "benefitting property") l. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 325 St. Andrew St. (the "benefitting property") m. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 4415 Rainforest Dr (the "benefitting property") n. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 25 River Bend Dr (the "benefitting property") o. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 105 Lanigan Crescent (the "benefitting property") p. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 758 Sherbourne Rd (the "benefitting property") q. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 18 Rockwood St (the "benefitting property") r. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2754 Rowatt St (the "benefitting property") s. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 16 Winslow Ct (the "benefitting property") t. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at cour Succession Court, Plan 4M-1696 as being exempt from Part Lot Control. u. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement. v. A bylaw of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes. w. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at privé Montauk Private as being exempt from Part Lot Control. x. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the installation of public sanitary sewer infrastructure within Taunton Place as a Local Improvement.
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. a. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 50 Fieldcrest Ave (the "benefitting property") b. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 805 Kingsmere Ave (the "benefitting property") c. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1171 Plante Dr (the "benefitting property") d. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 21 Wendover Ave (the "benefitting property") e. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2331 River Rd (the "benefitting property") f. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 14 Kadeer Way (the "benefitting property") g. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1308 Notting Hill Ave (the "benefitting property") h. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1163 Shillington Ave (the "benefitting property") i. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 5 Chesley St (the "benefitting property") j. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 192 Marier Ave (the "benefitting property") k. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 180 Primrose Ave (the "benefitting property") l. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 325 St. Andrew St. (the "benefitting property") m. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 4415 Rainforest Dr (the "benefitting property") n. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 25 River Bend Dr (the "benefitting property") o. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 105 Lanigan Crescent (the "benefitting property") p. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 758 Sherbourne Rd (the "benefitting property") q. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 18 Rockwood St (the "benefitting property") r. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2754 Rowatt St (the "benefitting property") s. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 16 Winslow Ct (the "benefitting property") t. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at cour Succession Court, Plan 4M-1696 as being exempt from Part Lot Control. u. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement. v. A bylaw of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes. w. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at privé Montauk Private as being exempt from Part Lot Control. x. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the installation of public sanitary sewer infrastructure within Taunton Place as a Local Improvement.
Confirmation By-law
Moved by C. Kelly Seconded byT. Kavanagh That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of October 25, 2023.
Moved by C. Kelly Seconded byT. Kavanagh That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of October 25, 2023.
Inquiries
Adjournment
Moved by C. Kelly Seconded byT. Kavanagh That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of October 25, 2023 be adjourned.
Moved by C. Kelly Seconded byT. Kavanagh That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of October 25, 2023 be adjourned.
