Vulnerable Social Infrastructure By-law
Moved by A. Hubley
Seconded byM. Sutcliffe
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, Synagogues, and related institutions provide onsite services for some of our most vulnerable community members, including seniors and children; and
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has no intention to prohibit peaceful gatherings, protests or demonstrations, including any such activities that occur as part of a labour union strike; and
WHEREAS on June 18, 2024 Vaughan City Council passed the Protecting Vulnerable Social Infrastructure By-law, which defined vulnerable social infrastructure as religious institutions, schools, childcare centres, hospitals, and congregate care facilities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to:
Consider the feasibility of implementing a Vulnerable Social Infrastructure By-law similar to Vaughan’s as well as alternate (temporary or permanent) approaches to address the prevention of harassment and hate speech in connection to special events or demonstrations as part of the ongoing concurrent reviews of the Special Events on City Streets By-law and the Special Events on Private and Public Property By-law, including consulting with the Ottawa Police Service on the operational feasibility as part of this review; and
Report on findings as part of the staff report on the review of the special events by-laws in Q1 2025.
Boundary between wards 9 and 24
Moved by W. Lo
Seconded byS. Devine
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 between Woodroffe and the Rideau River follows the NCC Greenbelt boundary, and
WHEREAS Fallowfield Road is a vital transportation corridor for Barrhaven residents, and
WHEREAS Longfields Drive between Woodroffe Avenue and Bill Leathem Drive is an important access route for Barrhaven East residents, and
WHEREAS established principles of ward boundaries include geographic communities of interest and physical boundaries,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council direct staff to bring forward a report to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee no later than Q4 2024 that would change the northern boundary of Ward 24 – Barrhaven East east of Woodroffe Avenue as depicted in documents 1 and 2 in advance of the 2026 municipal elections.
From the Woodroffe/Fallowfield intersection heading east, follow the centre line of Fallowfield Road to the intersection at Prince of Wales Drive. Then follow the middle of the municipal right-of-way between 2501, 2747, and 2821 Prince of Wales Drive straight to the middle of the Rideau River. Then follow the existing boundary between wards 9 and 10 south to where the current boundary between wards 9 and 24 meet.
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 A. Hubley
Seconded byR. King
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed.
a. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to protect its agricultural resources and natural heritage features from negative impacts caused by site alteration, and to prevent drainage issues and public nuisances resulting from site alteration activities.b. 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.c. A bylaw of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.d. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2024-218, the Development Charges By-law, 2024.e. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to approve the expropriation of certain property interests in the City of Ottawa for the purposes of the of the Bank Street Renewal Project.f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for solid waste management and to repeal by-law 2012-370.g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rang Fairline Row and ruelle Locomotion Lane on Plan 4M-1747 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (promenade Conservancy Drive).i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Kiwi Street on Plan 4M-1728 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.j. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Bank Street, Belanger Avenue and Riverside Drive).k. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to adopt the Heritage Conservation District Plan for the ByWard Market Heritage Conservation District.l. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to adopt the Heritage Conservation District Plan for the Lowertown West Heritage Conservation District.m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 3636 Innes 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 2128 Trim Road. 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 1495 Heron Road.p. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from part of the lands known municipally as 6335 Perth Street. q. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 1 of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to update the designation for 1600 Stagecoach Road and to amend Volume 2B of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to update the Village of Greely Secondary Plan.r. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Albert Street and rue Lyon Street North on Plan 3922 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.s. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (chemin de Jargeau Road), (voie Cerulean Way), (place Lumen Place), (voie Persimmon Way) and (rue de Beaugency Street).t. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Trailsedge Way).u. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands on croissant Moosonee Crescent and rue Big Dipper Street, Plan 4M-1672, croissant Apex Crescent, Plan 4M-1745, avenue Pantomime Avenue, Plan 4M-1745, avenue Savona Avenue, Plan 4M-1745 and avenue Solarium Avenue, Plan 4M-1641 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.v. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2021-104 to correct for minor errors of an administrative nature as described herein.
Confirmation By-law
Moved by A. Hubley
Seconded byR. King
That the following by-law be read and passed:
To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 30 October 2024.
Inquiries
Adjournment
Moved by A. Hubley
Seconded byR. King
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 30 October 2024 be adjourned.