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Announcements / Ceremonial Activities
Roll Call
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes of the Council meeting of 22 March 2023
Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings
Communications
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications
Other communications received
Petitions
Petition from Ecology Ottawa containing the names of 626 individuals with respect to tree cutting on the Tewin Lands (reference Agenda Item 13.2). A copy is held on file with the City Clerk.  
Regrets
No regrets were filed. 
Motion to Introduce Reports
Moved by L. Dudas Seconded byG. Darouze
City Clerk
Appointments to the Built Heritage Committee
File Number: ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0044 - Citywide Report recommendation That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to the Built Heritage Committee, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council: Vaibhavi Dhote Christine Legault James Maddigan Carolyn Quinn
Appointments to the Board of Health - 2022-2026
File Number: ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0053 - Citywide Report recommendation That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to the Ottawa Board of Health, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council: Brent Bauer Elyse Banham Danielle Brown-Shreves Sabrina Chung Tammy DeGiovanni Nwanneka Ejiofor (Reserve member)
Appointments to the Committee of Adjustment
File Number: ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0047 - Citywide Report recommendation(s) 1.    That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to Committee of Adjustment, all terms to be effective May 25, 2023, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council: Panel 1 (Urban) Simon Coakeley Ann Tremblay Sharon Lécuyer John Blatherwick Arto Keklikian Panel 2 (Suburban) George Barrett Hélène Roche Jay Baltz Fabian Poulin Heather MacLean Panel 3 (Rural) Terry Otto Jocelyn Chandler William Hunter Martin Vervoort Beth Henderson 2.    The following unranked pool of reserve members from which the Selection Panel may recommend appointments should a vacancy arise during the 2022-2026 Term of Council: Gary Duncan Julianne Wright
Appointments to the Property Standards and License Appeals Committee - 2022-2026
File Number: ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0054 - Citywide Report recommendations That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to the Property Standards and License Appeals Committee, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council: Cindy Davidson Kim Hope James Leach Francesco Nisi Chantele Ramcharan Tom Moss (Reserve member)
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 2
Right of Way Patio By-law Update and New Urban Design Guidelines for Commercial Patios
ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0012 - City Wide Transportation Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Right of Way Patio By-law as described in the report and in the form in Document 1.  Approve the Urban Design Guidelines for Commercial Patios attached to this report as Document 2.  Delegate authority to the Manager, Right of Way, Heritage and Urban Design for a period of 3 years, in consultation with the Director of Traffic Services, together with the Director of Roads and Parking Services, to: Authorize the closure of segments of any City of Ottawa road as a temporary measure;  Limit this delegation of authority to only be exercised where there is written request from the Business Improvement Area for the given geographic area, or in the circumstance where a Business Improvement Area does not exist, 2/3 of the business owners on each block segment approve of the road closure as provided in writing to the Manager and the Directors listed above; All costs associated with a road closure are responsibility of the requester.  Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Urban Design Guidelines for Commercial Patios in Document 2.
Community Services Committee Report 2
Sale of Naming Rights – Kanata Recreation Complex
File No. ACS2023-RCF-GEN-0001 – Kanata South Committee Recommendations That Council: Approve the naming rights proposal from Tony Graham Automotive Group to rename the Kanata Recreation Complex the “Tony Graham Automotive Group Recreation Complex – Kanata”; and Authorize the General Manager, Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services to finalize and execute a naming rights agreement for the Kanata Recreation Complex, in consultation with the City Solicitor, as outlined in this report; and Authorize up to $35,000 annually from this naming rights proposal to be used to support free youth access to City fitness facilities during the summer months as outlined in this report, as well as capital and operating enhancements at the Kanata Recreation Complex/Walter Baker Park site.
Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 2
By-Law Exemption for Tree Cutting near Tewin Area
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0050 - Cumberland (19) Committee recommendation That Council approve that the tree cutting incident near the Tewin lands be referred to the Normal Farming Practices Protection Board.
Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET) Pilot Project – 665 Albert Street
File No. ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0011 – Somerset (14) Committee recommendations That Council: Authorize the General Manager of Infrastructure and Water Services, or their designate, to review and consider the approval of a connection to the City’s wastewater infrastructure to supply wastewater to a proposed Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET) system for the Dream LeBreton development, subject to receipt of a detailed design, a third-party review and to the satisfaction of General Manager; Approve the proposed WET System Design Review Fee and an annual Energy Transfer Fee for the WET system connection to the City’s wastewater infrastructure based on a required flow rate ($/L/sec) being considered to support anticipated energy demands for the Dream LeBreton development; Delegate the authority to the General Manager of Infrastructure and Water Services, or designate, to negotiate, enter into, execute and amend a Wastewater Energy Transfer Agreement with Theia Partners Inc. / Envari Holding Inc. Partnership and any other agreements necessary to give effect thereto upon such terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Infrastructure and Water Services, guided by the proposed Draft Term Sheet attached as Document 3, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; Direct staff to report back to Council by Q4 2024 on a review of existing procedures to enable district energy infrastructure to locate within the municipal road allowance / rights-of-way, including addressing instances where such infrastructure may cross property lines; and   Direct staff to report back on the results of the WET System pilot project, no later than 18 months following implementation of the WET System.
Financial Statements for In-House Solid Waste Collection – External Audit Results
File No. ACS2023-PWD-SWS-0001 – City-wide Committee recommendation That Council receive this report for information.
Electric Vehicle Parking Meter Stations
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0032 - City-wide Committee recommendations That Council: Direct staff to report back to Environment and Climate Change Committee with recommended updates to the Corporate EV Policy that describe how charging stations are installed and operate on City of Ottawa property, including considerations for: Best practices including reviewing benchmark pricing and competitive bidding practices from other jurisdictions including municipalities, private businesses, and commercial properties Implications of providing free charging in pay-to-use parking facilities Prioritization of sites according to safety, accessibility, cost for installation, and electrical capacity Reporting metrics for asset management including current condition, replacement cost, estimated lifespan, and repair history Resource requirements for upgrading existing facilities, maintenance, training, technical support, and upkeep of charging stations safety design standards for on-street and off-street installations, including considerations for indoor and outdoor charging stations and appropriate fire suppression Corporate governance and decision making for charging station projects including procurement, ownership, operation, maintenance, replacement, renewal, revenue and expenses Direct staff to provide a report on the role for the City of Ottawa in supporting the adoption of Electric Vehicles through a Personal EV Strategy, including considerations for: Geographic coverage of public charging equipment across neighbourhoods and identification of gaps Municipal policy tools to advance home charging for multiple built forms including condominiums, rentals, and multi-unit dwellings EV charging in long term City plans such as the Zoning By-law, Transportation Master Plan, Asset Management Plans, and Long-Range Financial Plans Resource requirements and/or partners to implement the Personal EV Strategy Education and outreach activities to accelerate EV adoption in the community Compatibility of EV charging with City of Ottawa Complete Streets Framework Approve that the placement and locations of off-street EV charging stations do not interfere or diminish the rights of Accessible Parking Permit holders to regulated amounts of accessible parking spaces, and the placement and locations of on-street EV charging stations do not interfere with no parking zones, which are designated accessible parking spaces for Accessible Parking Permit holders, as described in Part C of the City’s Traffic and Parking Bylaw and Staff will develop the Corporate EV Policy and Personal EV Strategy with requirements to ensure access for Accessible Parking Permit holders, including visitors and residents with disabilities Direct staff to engage with key stakeholders including Hydro Ottawa, the Accessibility Office, and the Accessibility Advisory Committee throughout the policy update and strategy development process to ensure alignment of strategic priorities and identification of risks and opportunities. Direct staff to provide an opportunity for public feedback on the Personal EV Strategy and consider community priorities. Direct staff to report back in Q4 2023 on recommendations related to both the Corporate EV Policy and the Personal EV Strategy. 
Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 3
Comprehensive Legal Services Report for the Period July 1 to December 31, 2022
ACS2023-CMR-OCM-0003 - Citywide Committee Recommendation That Council Receive this report for information.
Disposition of 2022 Tax and Rate Supported Operating Surplus/Deficit
ACS-2023-FCS-FSP-0004 - City Wide Committee recommendations That Council approve: That the $8.431 million 2022 operating deficit in City-Wide be funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve. That the Ottawa Police Services surplus of $1.051 million be transferred to the Tax Stabilization Reserve. That the $25.743 million 2022 operating deficit in Transit Services be funded from the Transit Operating Reserve. That the $4.622 million 2022 operating surplus in Ottawa Public Library (OPL) be transferred to the Library Reserve. That the $140 thousand 2022 operating deficit in Water Services be funded by the Water Reserve. That the $5.299 million 2022 operating deficit in Wastewater Services be funded by the Wastewater Reserve. That the $760 thousand 2022 operating deficit in Stormwater Services be funded by the Stormwater Reserve and; Receive Documents 1 to 5 for information.
2023 Tax Policy And Other Revenue Matters
ACS2023-FCS-REV-0001 - City Wide Committee Recommendations That Council: Adopt the following optional property tax classes in 2023: Shopping Centre property class Parking Lot and Vacant Land property class Office Building property class Large Industrial property class New Multi-Residential property class Professional Sports Facility property class Adopt the following tax ratios for 2023:Property Class - Ratio*Residential - 1.00000Multi-Residential - 1.40001New Multi-Residential - 1.00000Farm - 0.20000Managed Forest - 0.25000Pipeline - 1.71982Commercial Broad Class - 1.94465Commercial - 1.91905Office Building - 2.38137Parking Lot and Vacant Land - 1.29531Shopping Centre - 1.54441Professional Sports Facility - 1.91905Industrial Broad Class - 2.44281Industrial - 2.55851Large Industrial - 2.19710Landfill - 2.76360* Subject to final minor revisions upon Ontario Property Tax Analysis close-off. Adopt the following tax ratios, discounts and by-laws for the mandatory and optional property subclasses and the tax rate percentage reduction for farm land awaiting development: Small business subclass (commercial and industrial): 15 per cent discount on the applicable Commercial and Industrial property tax class ratio Commercial excess land (commercial, office building and shopping centre property classes): No Discount Industrial and large industrial excess land: No discount. Vacant industrial land: 35 per cent discount on the applicable Industrial property class tax ratio Farm land awaiting development subclass I: a ratio equal to a 25 per cent discount on the residential property class tax rate Farm land awaiting development subclass II: No discount Small-scale business on farm subclass I: 25 per cent of the applicable commercial or Industrial property class tax ratio Small-scale business on farm subclass II: 25 per cent of the applicable commercial or Industrial property class tax. Approve that the tax rates for 2023 be established based on the ratios adopted herein. Approve that the 2023 capping and clawback provisions be as follows: That capping parameters be approved at the higher of 10 per cent of the previous year's annualized tax or 10 per cent of the 2023 Current Value Assessment (CVA) taxes. That capped or clawed back properties whose recalculated annualized taxes fall within $500 of their CVA taxation be moved to their CVA tax for the year and be excluded from any future capping adjustments. That properties that have reached their CVA during the current year be excluded from any future capping adjustments. Initiate the accelerated exit of the capping program, phased-out over 4 years. Approve that the property tax and water mitigation programs previously approved by Council as established in this report be continued for 2023 as follows: Charitable Rebate Program Farm Grant Program Low-Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Tax Deferral Program, and the revisions to the program outlined in this report Low-Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Water Deferral Program, and the revisions outlined in this report. Adopt the notional tax rate adjustment for the City of Ottawa as prescribed in the property tax-related regulations made under the Municipal Act, 2001. Approve that $5.7 million in additional tax revenue from the application of the notional tax rate adjustment be contributed to the tax stabilization reserve. Approve that the 2024 property tax and due date provisions be as follows: That the interim 2024 property tax billing be set at 50 per cent of the 2023 adjusted/annualized taxes as permitted by legislation. That the following tax due dates be approved for 2024: Interim: March 21, 2024 Final: June 20, 2024. That the penalty and interest percentage charged on overdue and unpaid tax arrears remain at 1.25 per cent per month (15 per cent per year) for 2024, unchanged from 2023. That Council enact a by-law to establish the 2024 interim taxes, tax due dates, penalty and interest charges. Adopt an annual levy on eligible institutions pursuant to Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001, and Ontario Regulation 384/98 as follows: $75 per full-time student in attendance at universities and colleges, pursuant to Section 323 (1) $75 per resident placed in correctional institutions, pursuant to Section 323 (2) $75 per rated bed in public hospitals, pursuant to Section 323 (3) $75 per student placed in provincial educational institutions, pursuant to Section 323 (5). Authorize the Director, Corporate Real Estate Office, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to finalize and execute 4 Municipal Capital Facility Agreements that designate the portions of the following properties leased by the City of Ottawa as a Municipal Capital Facility: Designate a portion of 2430 Don Reid Drive, comprising approximately 4,499 square feet of office space, as Municipal Capital Facilities (MCF) for the purpose of the general administration of the Municipality as permitted under Section 110(6) of the Municipal Act and as defined in Ontario Regulation 603/06, as amended. Designate a portion of 2378 Holly Lane, comprising approximately 2,900 square feet of office space, as Municipal Capital Facilities (MCF) for the purpose of the general administration of the Municipality as permitted under Section 110(6) of the Municipal Act and as defined in Ontario Regulation 603/06, as amended. Designate a portion of 50 Rideau St, comprising of approximately 962 square feet of office space, as Municipal Capital Facilities for the purpose of the general administration of the Municipality as permitted under Section 110(6) of the Municipal Act and as defined in Ontario Regulation 603/06, as amended. Designate a portion of 1580 Merivale Rd, comprising approximately 9,950 square feet of office space, as Municipal Capital Facilities for the purpose of the general administration of the Municipality as permitted under Section 110(6) of the Municipal Act and as defined in Ontario Regulation 603/06, as amended.
Application by HAC OTTAWA AIRPORT, LP for an Ottawa International Airport Community Improvement Plan grant for 1085 Airport Parkway Private
ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0013 - City Wide Committee Recommendation That Council consider this matter.
Status Update and Amendments to the Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program
ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0014 - City Wide Committee Recommendations That Council: Approve the amendments to the Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program as described in this report; Approve the Better Homes Ottawa Incentive Program as detailed in Document 1 and direct staff to implement the Better Homes Ottawa Incentive Program; and Delegate the authority to the Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager of Planning, Real Estate, and Economic Development to implement certain changes to the Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program as detailed in this report.
Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 2
City Manager’s Delegated Authority with Respect to Stage 1 and Stage 2 Light Rail
File No. ACS2023-TSD-TS-0001 – City-wide Committe Recommendation That Council receive this report for information.
Planning and Housing Committee Report 5A
Zoning By-law Amendment - 262 Armstrong Street
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0027 - Kitchissippi (15) Rising from the Housing and Planning Committee Meeting of 20 March, 2023. Committee recommendation That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 262 Armstrong Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a four-storey low-rise apartment building with four residential units, as detailed in Document 2.
Planning and Housing Committee Report 6
Zoning By-law Amendment – 366 Winona Avenue
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0042 - Kitchissippi (15) Committee recommendation That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 366 Winona Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit relief from existing performance standards associated with the Residential Fourth Density Zone, Subzone UB (R4UB), as detailed in Document 2, to facilitate the development of two three-storey residential apartment buildings, each containing a total of eight dwelling units.
Zoning By-law Amendment – 949 North River Road
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0039 - Rideau-Rockcliffe (13) Committee recommendation That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 949 North River Road, as shown in Document 1, from Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UC (R4UC) to Residential Fifth Density, Subzone B, Maximum Height 18 metres, Urban Exception xxxx (R5B H(18) [xxxx]) to permit a five-storey mid-rise apartment dwelling, as detailed in Document 2.
Transportation Committee Report 3
2022 Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Report (Year 3)
Committee recommendation That Council:  Receive the results of the 2022 season for the shared Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program, as outlined in this report; Approve the continuation of Ottawa’s shared Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program in 2023 with the proposed changes and recommendations in this report; Approve the use of a Follow-On Contract to award the 2023 season to the two successful proponents of the competitive process used for the 2022 season; Approve the proposed changes to the fee structure of Ottawa’s Shared Micromobility Framework as outlined in this report; Delegate authority to the General Manager of Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department to approve changes to the fleet sizes, as outlined in this report; Delegate authority to the General Manager of the Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department to approve the continuation of the shared Electric Kick Scooter Pilot for the 2024 season using the Follow-On Contract and to revise the fee structure, as required, should the General Manager be satisfied with the 2023 results.
Strategic Road Safety Action Plan Annual Report
File No. ACS2023-PWD-TRF-0002 - Citywide Committee recommendations That Council: Receive the 2022 Road Safety Action Plan – Implementation Plan Status Update. Approve the 2023 Road Safety Action Plan – Implementation Plan, as outlined in this report.
Bulk Consent Agenda
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 2
Front-Ending Report – Manotick Watermain Link Phase 2
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0043 - Rideau-Jock (21)  Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the following:  Authorize the City and delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department, to enter into a Front-Ending Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Minto Communities Inc. in relation to the design and construction of the Manotick Watermain Link Phase 2 project, as outlined in this report, in accordance with the Front-Ending Agreement Principles and Policy set forth in Documents 1 and 2 and with the final form and content being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; Pursuant to said Agreement, authorize the receipt from Minto Communities Inc. to an upset limit of $12,800,212 plus applicable taxes in accordance with the Agreement, to fund the above-described work which are to be completed by the City;  Pursuant to said Agreement, upon receipt of the above-described funds, authorize the City to tender drawings and specifications for the said works and provide contract administration and site inspection for their construction; and Pursuant to said Agreement, authorize financial disbursement to reimburse Minto Communities Inc. by way of Development Charge Credits to an upset limit of $12,800,212 plus applicable taxes through the Manotick Area Specific Development Charges and in accordance with said Agreement. 
Clarke Municipal Drain – partial abandonment
ACS2023-IWS-WL-0001 - Barrhaven (3) Committee Recommendation(s) That the Council give three readings to the by-law attached as Document 2 to this report to provide for the abandonment of the Clarke Municipal Drain, East Main Drain, from sta. 0+00 to sta. 14+31 and West Main Drain, from sta. 0+00 to sta. 8+58 located in Lots 12 and 13, Concession 3, former Township of Nepean, Barrhaven West Ward under Subsection 84 (5) of the Drainage Act.  
Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 3
2022 Statement of Remuneration, Benefits and Expenses Paid to Members of Council and Council Appointees
ACS2023-FCS-FSP-0003 - City Wide Committee RecommendationThat Council receive this report for information.
2023 Budgets and Special Levies for Business Improvement Areas (BIA) and Sparks Street Mall Authority
ACS2023-FCS-FIN-0002 - City Wide Committee Recommendations That Council approve the 2023 budgets and special levies, as presented in Document 1, for the following: Bank Street BIA Barrhaven BIA Bells Corners BIA ByWard Market BIA Carp BIA Carp Road Corridor BIA Downtown Rideau BIA Glebe BIA Heart of Orleans BIA Kanata Central BIA Kanata North BIA Manotick BIA Preston BIA Somerset Chinatown BIA Somerset Village BIA Sparks Street BIA Sparks Street Mall Authority Vanier BIA Wellington West BIA Westboro Village BIA That Council enact the BIA levy by-laws and the Sparks Street Mall Authority by-law for the BIAs and Mall Authority listed in Recommendation 1 once the 2023 tax ratios are approved by Council.
Planning and Housing Committee Report 5A
Zoning By-law Amendment – 325 Elgin Street
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0030 - Somerset (14) Rising from the Housing and Planning Committee Meeting of 20 March, 2023.   Committee recommendation That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 325 Elgin Street and to change the zoning on a portion of the property into Traditional Mainstreet Zone, Subzone 1, as shown in Document 1, to permit an outdoor commercial patio, as detailed in Document 2.
2022 Annual Report Pursuant to the Building Code Act
ACS2023-PRE-BCS-0002 - City Wide Rising from the Housing and Planning Committee Meeting of 20 March, 2023. Committee recommendation That Council receive this report for information.
Planning and Housing Committee Report 6
Zoning By-Law Amendment – 326 and 330 Wilbrod Street
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0031 - Rideau-Vanier (12) Committee recommendation That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 326 and 330 Wilbrod Street, as shown in Document 1, from Residential Fourth Density, Subzone ‘UD’, Urban Exception 480 suffix ‘c’ (R4UD[480]-c) to “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone ‘UD’, Urban Exception XXXX, suffix ‘c’ (R4UD[XXXX]-c) to permit a four-storey low-rise apartment building with site-specific zoning provisions, as detailed in Document 2.
Zoning By-law Amendment – 3713 Navan Road
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0026 - Orléans South-Navan (19) Committee recommendation That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3713 Navan Road, as shown in Document 1, to add an exception permitting Community Health and Resource Centre and Office as additional permitted uses, as detailed in Document 2.
Zoning By-law Amendment – 375 Famille-Laporte Avenue
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0040 - Orléans East-Cumberland (1)  Committee recommendation That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 at 375 Famille-Laporte Avenue, from RI5 [389r] to I1B H(15.5) as shown in Document 1, to permit for a residential care facility and future retirement home, as detailed in Document 2.
Zoning By-law Amendment - 2140 Baseline Road
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0045 - College (8) Committee recommendation That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2140 Baseline Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit an enclosed amenity space as a permitted projection above the maximum height, as detailed in Document 2.
Zoning By-law Amendment - 1050 Klondike Road
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0035 - Kanata North (4) Committee recommendation That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1050 Klondike Road as shown in Document 1, from Development Reserve to R4T[XXX]-h to permit low-rise dwellings, as detailed in Document 2.
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 March 22, 2023
Report Recommendation That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of March 22, 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 Document 1.
In Camera Items
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. 
Motion to Adopt Reports
Moved by L. Dudas Seconded byG. Darouze
Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given
Councillor S. Menard
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byR. Brockington WHEREAS the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) would like to use firework related smoke devices at Ottawa Athletico Games at TD Place and; WHEREAS OSEG has developed procedures to ensure the safety of staff and patrons of the events and;WHEREAS the City of Ottawa prohibits the use of smoke devices in By-law No. 2003-237, as amended, being the Fireworks By-law and; WHEREAS OSEG has used smoke devices in 2017 – 2022 seasons with prior approval by City Council and received no complaints and; WHEREAS Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) has been consulted on the smoke devices and believes these devices can be used safely; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa grant an exemption to By-law No. 2003-237, as amended, to the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (“OSEG”), to allow for the use of smoke devices for Athletico Games starting April 15, 2023 until December 31, 2026, for home games and playoff games, if required, and granting OSEG an exemption from Section 17 of the By-law, which requires a permit application to be made 30-days in advance to the proposed use, subject to OSEG meeting all other permit requirements of the By-law, including Section 18, to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following the 2024 season, the General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services issue a memo to Council summarizing any issues raised by the public, OSEG or OFS regarding the use of smoke devices at TD Place.
Councillor S. Desroches
Moved by S. Desroches Seconded byM. Luloff WHEREAS on January 31, 1923, the Government of Canada authorized the organization of a force to be called the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve (“RCNVR”); and WHEREAS the RCNVR served as the backbone of the Royal Canadian Navy recruiting sailors from across the country including the Ottawa area; and WHEREAS Ottawa’s local naval reserve unit, HMCS Carleton, was also formed in 1923; and WHEREAS the RCNVR played a critical role during the Second World War helping establish the third largest navy in the world, with 95,000 men and women in uniform, and 434 commissioned vessels including cruisers, destroyers, frigates, corvettes and auxiliary vessels; and WHEREAS Naval reservists are members of the Royal Canadian Navy who typically serve on a part-time basis. Reservists are employees, co-workers and students from the community who embody the courage, loyalty and integrity; and WHEREAS Naval reservists have deployed on operations at sea and on land around the world, from counter-narcotics missions in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean to sovereignty patrols in Canada’s Arctic; and WHEREAS Naval reservists have supported provincial and local authorities in domestic operations including support to flooding and care for seniors in Ontario and Quebec during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS local commemorative events will include restoration and rededication of the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve Anniversary Monument and the annual Navy Bike Ride; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa in its role as the Nation’s Capital should participate in events to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves and HMCS Carleton: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa undertake the following activities to commemorate the 100th Anniversary: Freedom of the City Ceremony for HMCS Carleton in September 2023 Planting small selection 100th Anniversary Royal Canadian Naval Reserve tulips in Elgin Street gardens; and Planting of a 100th Anniversary Tree in Diamond Jubilee Park in Findlay Creek.
Councillor L. Dudas
Moved by L. Dudas Seconded byC. Curry WHEREAS Hydro Ottawa Limited ("Hydro Ottawa") is a local distribution company that is wholly owned by the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS Hydro Ottawa is a public service company and community asset whose purpose is to provide efficient and reliable services and help deliver on the City of Ottawa's economic and environmental ambitions; and WHEREAS Hydro Ottawa has the infrastructure, expertise, and service-delivery channels to be one of the most important enablers of sustainable energy solutions across the City of Ottawa and Eastern Ontario. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager and City Clerk be directed to notify Hydro Ottawa of any staff reports and/or motions being brought to City Council that may impact the City of Ottawa's electricity grid or emergency preparedness of the grid in order that it may provide meaningful guidance; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff consult with Hydro Ottawa on developing projects in the City of Ottawa that may impact the electricity grid’s current and future capacity/resiliency, so that Hydro Ottawa may provide expertise and advice, subject to any restrictions contemplated by applicable competition legislation.
Councillor C. Kelly
Moved by C. Kelly Seconded byD. Brown WHEREAS City Council approved the new Parkland Dedication By-law (No. 2022-280) on August 31, 2022; and WHEREAS the By-law now requires parkland conveyance or cash-in-lieu of parkland to be provided to the City before the issuance of a building permit for a new dwelling if it cannot be demonstrated that parkland dedication has been previously satisfied in accordance with the Planning Act; and WHEREAS the By-law requires conveyance of parkland or cash-in-lieu of parkland at 5% of the gross land area for low density residential uses; and WHEREAS section 3(4) of the By-law permits Council to waive parkland dedication fees; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council waive the cash-in-lieu of parkland fees required for the pending building permit at 5703 Loggers Way; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council direct Staff to review the Parkland Dedication By-law to determine whether the By-law should be amended to extend the transition clauses for rural building permits outside of Villages where lands were subdivided for individual residential lot purposes prior to the new By-law coming into force and report back to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee by Q3 2024.
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Motion to Introduce By-laws
Three Readings
Moved by L. Dudas Seconded byG. Darouze a)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for the partial abandonment of drainage works in the City of Ottawa – Clarke Municipal Drain, East Main Drain, from sta. 0+00 to sta. 14+31 and West Main Drain, from sta. 0+00 to sta. 8+58 located in Lots 12 and 13, Concession 3, former Township of Nepean, Barrhaven West Ward. b)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2010-115 to amend fees for services and activities of the Corporate Real Estate Office. c)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at place Bundoran Place, voie Lurgan Way, cour Athenry Court, cour Raheen Court, plateau Tullaghan Heights, cours Doneraile Walk, Lynn Coulter Street, and promenade Moyard Drive on Plan 4M-1716 as being exempt from Part Lot Control. d)    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. e)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2019-397, designating community safety zones throughout the City of Ottawa. f)    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, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department. g)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Falsetto Street, rue Pizzicato Street, ruelle Tenuto Lane and ruelle Marcato Lane on Plan 4M1715 as being exempt from Part Lot Control. h)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 325 Elgin Street. i)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 326 and 330 Wilbrod Street.  j)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1050 Klondike Road.  k)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 3713 Navan Road. l)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2140 Baseline Road.   m)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 949 North River Road.   n)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 366 Winona Avenue.   o)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 375 Famille-Laporte Avenue. p)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of Olive Street, Part of Elm Street, and Part of Cherry Street, Plan 13, in the City of Ottawa. q)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 262 Armstrong St.   r)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from the lands known municipally as 5431 Fernbank Road. s)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2023-67 to correct minor typographical errors. t)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate a portion of 2430 Don Reid Drive as municipal capital facilities. u)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate a portion of 2378 Holly Lane as municipal capital facilities. v)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate a portion of 50 Rideau Street as municipal capital facilities. w)   A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate a portion of 1580 Merivale Road as municipal capital facilities. x)    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 1401 and 1411 Henri Lauzon Street on Plan 4M-1713 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
Confirmation By-law
Moved by L. Dudas Seconded byG. Darouze
Inquiries
Adjournment
Moved by L. Dudas Seconded byG. Darouze

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