Motion - Councillor L. Dudas - National Health and Fitness Day
Note: The Dudas/Hill Motion of which Notice was previously given at the 10 May, 2023, City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law.
Moved by L. Dudas
Seconded byD. Hill
WHEREAS the participation rates of Canadians engaging in healthy physical activities has declined, while inactivity and obesity continues to rise in Canada; and
WHEREAS health and fitness ought to be promoted and embraced by Canadians of all ages and abilities; and
WHEREAS many Canadian cities have taken up the annual challenge of encouraging and promoting physical activity, including Calgary, Saskatoon, Montréal and Victoria; and
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa offers a multitude of recreation and leisure programming and promotes active and healthy living through a number of initiatives; and
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has previously offered an incentive to residents to embrace physical activity and fitness by providing 2 for 1 public swimming at City-operated swimming pools and 2 for 1 admission at City-operated weight and cardio rooms in recognition of past National Health and Fitness Days; and
WHEREAS Ottawa Public Health has indicated that staying active is a positive coping strategy to taking care of your mental health; and
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa Departments (Ottawa Public Health, Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department and others) work together on improving access to and encouraging physical activity for residents; and
WHEREAS The City of Ottawa has launched a “Play Free” initiative for 2023 offering a selection of free drop-in programming for children and youth; and
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa wishes to encourage all residents to embrace physical activity and fitness by extending Free Play for the day to adults, for free public swimming at select City-operated swimming pools (public, lane and wave) and free admission at select City-operated weight and cardio rooms, as well as a free virtual Zumba class on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in recognition of 2023 National Health and Fitness Day;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council declare Saturday, June 3, 2023 to be National Health & Fitness day in Ottawa; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council approve that the City extend to adults free admission for public swimming at select City-operated swimming pools and City-operated weight and cardio rooms, as well as a free virtual Zumba class on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in recognition of the 2023 National Health and Fitness Day.
Motion - Councillor A. Troster - Chinatown Night Market – Closure of Somerset Street West
Moved by A. Troster
Seconded byT. Tierney
WHEREAS the Ottawa Chinatown Business Improvement Area (BIA) will host the annual Ottawa Chinatown Night Market; and
WHEREAS many of the Night Market activities will be happening outdoors on Somerset Street West between Bronson Avenue and Empress Street. Activities consist of multicultural performances and cultural food vendors; and
WHEREAS the BIA has requested the closure of Somerset Street West from Bronson Avenue and Empress Street. The road closure will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 1 June 2023 and end at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, 5 June 2023; and
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets By-law (2001-260) prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Somerset Street West from Bronson Avenue and Empress Street. The road closure will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 1 June 2023, and end at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, 5 June 2023 for the Ottawa Chinatown Night Market; providing it meets the requirements, conditions, and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).
Motion - Councillor A. Hubley - Waste Management
Note: The Hubley/Brown Motion of which Notice was previously given at the 10 May, 2023, City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law.
Moved by A. Hubley
Seconded byD. Brown
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has declared a Climate and Housing Emergency; and
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is dealing with an expiring landfill; and
WHEREAS the residents of our city produce 180,000 tonnes of garbage a year currently; and
WHEREAS cities around the world, across our country, and even just outside our own municipal boundary have chosen to divert waste from landfill; andmany of these cities are currently using various technologies such as, but not limited to, incineration and other waste diversion methods that convert waste to energy; and
WHEREAS it is prudent for the City of Ottawa to address the long-term solid waste needs of our city that both benefit residents, taxpayers and the environment, and
WHEREAS there are numerous examples of modern, efficient and environmentally friendly waste to energy technologies which reduce pollutants and which generate heat and electricity; and
WHEREAS the City is in the midst of developing a Solid Waste Master Plan that will set the stage to move forward with how the City’s integrated waste management system will evolve over the next 30 years; and
WHEREAS the selection of technology (or multiple technologies) to enhance and complement the City of Ottawa’s integrated waste management system will need to be grounded in fact and evidence;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff report back to Council as part of the Draft Solid Waste Master Plan in Q4 2023 on recommended technology (technologies) that are available, in active operation, and that are proven for managing and diverting municipal solid waste from landfills in comparable jurisdictions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the technology (technologies) recommended to Council meet or exceed all current applicable environmental regulations; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff give preference to potential solutions that could provide heat and or electricity for improving housing affordability for our residents in alignment with the Solid Waste Master Plan Council-approved vision, guiding principles and goals; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following Council’s receipt of the Draft Solid Waste Master Plan, staff be ready to conduct a feasibility study and Business Case for Council’s preferred alternative disposal technology, including a thorough market sounding to understand the various contracting models, as well as benefits and risks of the preferred approach, all of which will be presented to Council as soon as is practical, but no later than the end of the 2022-2026 term of Council, and prior to the beginning of the new approved technology procurement process.
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Notice of Intent
Notice of Intent from the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation to hold the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder at the Council meeting scheduled for June 14, 2023.
Motion to Introduce By-laws
Three Readings
Moved by L. Dudas
Seconded byG. Darouze
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 amend By-law No. 2002-189 respecting the licensing and regulation of Tow Service Operators, Tow Truck Drivers and Vehicle Storage Facility Operators.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 by-law 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 regulate Right of Way patios on City highways and to repeal By-law No. 2023-175.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 close an untraveled portion of Innes Road in the City of Ottawa.g) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the Crabtree House, 559 Lang’s Road, to be of cultural heritage value or interest.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 180 Main 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 2504 White 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 1568 Meadowbrook Road. k) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Richmond Road / Westboro Secondary Plan of Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase maximum building heights and add site-specific policies to lands known municipally as 70 Richmond Road and 376 Island Park Drive. l) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Central and East Downtown Core Secondary Plan of Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to change the land use designation and increase maximum building heights for lands known municipally as 234 and 236 O’Connor Street and 311 Somerset Street West. m) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Bank Street South Secondary Plan of Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa add site-specific policies to lands known municipally as 1330, 1344, 1346 Bank Street and 2211 Riverside Drive. n) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Montreal Road District Secondary Plan in Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase maximum building height and add site-specific policies for lands known municipally as 112 Montreal Road and 314 Gardner Street. o) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 1 of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase maximum building heights and add a site-specific policy for lands known municipally as 50 The Driveway. p) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Sherbourne and New Orchard Secondary Plan in Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add increase maximum building heights and add site specific policies for the lands known municipally as 1071 Ambleside Drive. q) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Official Plan to implement the Bank Street in the Glebe Secondary Plan. r) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Richmond Road/Westboro Secondary Plan of Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase maximum building heights and add site-specific policies to lands known municipally as 335 and 339 Roosevelt Avenue, 344 Winston Avenue, and 379 and 389 Wilmont Avenue.
Confirmation By-law
Moved by L. Dudas
Seconded byG. Darouze
That the following by-law be read and passed:
To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 24 May 2023.
Inquiries
Adjournment
Moved by L. Dudas
Seconded byG. Darouze
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 24 May 2023 be adjourned.