Call to order and moment of reflection
Public notices and meeting information
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.
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 Special Council meeting of 1 February, 2023
Minutes of the Council meeting of 8 February, 2023
Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications
- AMO - Release of Plan for Connected and Convenient Care.pdf
- AMO Policy Update - Pre-Budget Submission.pdf
Responses to Inquiries
OCC 2022-12 - Emergency Intercom Button - Confederation Line Train
Regrets
No regrets were filed.
No regrets were filed.
Motion to Introduce Reports
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byL. Dudas
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byL. Dudas
City Clerk
Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending February 17, 2023
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0027 - City wide Report recommendation That Council receive this report for information.
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0027 - City wide Report recommendation That Council receive this report for information.
- Report_Status Update_Council Inquiries and Motions February 22, 2023.pdf
- Document 2 - Motions and Directions Log - 2022-2026 Term of Council.pdf
Ottawa Police Services Board
Board Activity, Training and Performance: 2022 Annual Report
ACS2023-CCS-PSB-0009 Board Recommendation That the City of Ottawa Council receive this report for information.
ACS2023-CCS-PSB-0009 Board Recommendation That the City of Ottawa Council receive this report for information.
Audit Committee Report #1
2022 Ernst & Young Financial Statement Audit Plan
ACS2023-FSD-FIN-0002 - Citywide Committee recommendation That Council receive this report information.
ACS2023-FSD-FIN-0002 - Citywide Committee recommendation That Council receive this report information.
- 2 - coverpage - ACS2023-FSD-FIN-0002 2022 Ernst and Young Financial Statement Audi Plan-AODA.pdf
- 6.1 - ACS2023-FSD-FIN-0002 2022 Ernst and Young Financial Statement Audi Plan-AODA.pdf
- 6.1 - Document 1 - ACS2023-FSD-FIN-0002 2022 Ernst and Young Financial Statement Audi Plan-AODA.pdf
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Audit and Investigation Reports
ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0001 - Citywide Committee Recommendation That the Council consider and approve the recommendations.
ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0001 - Citywide Committee Recommendation That the Council consider and approve the recommendations.
- 3 - coverpage - ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0001 - Audit Reports2.pdf
- 6.1 - ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0001 - Audit Reports2.pdf
- Document 1 - Audit of Convoy Protest - Report- EN.pdf
- Document 1 - Audit of Convoy Protest - Report- FR.pdf
- Document 2 – Audit of Pandemic Governance - Report- EN.pdf
- Document 2 – Audit of Pandemic Governance - Report- FR.pdf
- Document 3 – Audit of ZEB (Sprint 3) - Report- EN.pdf
- Document 3 – Audit of ZEB (Sprint 3) - Report- FR.pdf
- Document 4 – Investigation of Carleton Lodge LTCH - Report- EN.pdf.pdf
- Document 4 – Investigation of Carleton Lodge LTCH - Report- FR.pdf.pdf
- Document 5 – Audit of Convoy Protest - Highlights - EN.pdf
- Document 5 – Audit of Convoy Protest - Highlights - FR.pdf
- Document 6 – Audit of Pandemic Governance - Highlights- EN.pdf
- Document 6 – Audit of Pandemic Governance - Highlights- FR.pdf
- Document 7 – Audit of ZEB (Sprint 3) - Highlights-EN.pdf
- Document 7 – Audit of ZEB (Sprint 3) - Highlights-FR.pdf
- Document 8 – Investigation Carleton Lodge - Highlights- EN.pdf
- Document 8 – Investigation Carleton Lodge - Highlights- FR.pdf
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – OPS and OPSB Convoy Response Audit Reports
ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0002 - Citywide Committee recommendations That the Council receive the following reports: Audit of Ottawa Police Service’s Response to the Convoy Protest – The Role of the Ottawa Police Services Board; and Audit of Ottawa Police Service’s Response to the Convoy Protest – Collaboration with the City of Ottawa.
ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0002 - Citywide Committee recommendations That the Council receive the following reports: Audit of Ottawa Police Service’s Response to the Convoy Protest – The Role of the Ottawa Police Services Board; and Audit of Ottawa Police Service’s Response to the Convoy Protest – Collaboration with the City of Ottawa.
- 4 - coverpage - ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0002 - OPS - OPSB Convoy Response2.pdf
- 6.2 - ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0002 - OPS - OPSB Convoy Response2.pdf
- Document 1 - OAG OPSB Convoy Protest Report.pdf
- Document 1 - Rapport sur la vérification du SPO dans la manifestation du convoi de camioneurs.pdf
- Document 2 - OAG OPS Convoy Protest Audit Report.pdf
- Document 2 - BVG - rapport sur la vérification du SPO.pdf
- Document 3 - OAG - OPSB - Convoy Protest Audit Highlights.pdf
- Document 3 - BVG - Faits saillants tirés de la vérification- CPSO.pdf
- Document 4 - OAG - OPS - Convoy Protest Audit Highlights.pdf
- Document 4 - BVG - Faits saillants tirés de la vérification - SPO FR.pdf
Built Heritage Committee Report #2
Designation of former École St-Pierre, 353 Friel Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0004 – Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) Committee recommendation That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the former École St-Pierre, 353 Friel Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, attached as Document 5.
File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0004 – Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) Committee recommendation That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the former École St-Pierre, 353 Friel Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, attached as Document 5.
- 1 ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0004 Cover - 353 Friel St.pdf
- 1 ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0004 Report - 353 Friel St.pdf
- 1 Document 3 - Ontario Regulation 09-06.pdf
- 1 Document 4 - Heritage Survey Form.pdf
- 1 Document 5 (revised) - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value.pdf
Application for demolition and new construction at 41 Arlington Avenue, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
Committee recommendations That the Council: Approve the application for demolition and new construction at 41 Arlington Avenue according to plans prepared by Juxta Architects, dated December 22, 2022, conditional upon: The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by heritage staff prior to the issuance of the building permit; The applicant providing a final landscape plan for approval by heritage staff prior to the issuance of the building permit; The applicant depositing photographs and research material related to the site’s existing building to the City of Ottawa Archives, as required by Policy 5.6 of the Centretown and Minto Park HCD Plan. Delegate the authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department; Approve the issuance of the heritage permits for each application with a two-year expiry date from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
Committee recommendations That the Council: Approve the application for demolition and new construction at 41 Arlington Avenue according to plans prepared by Juxta Architects, dated December 22, 2022, conditional upon: The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by heritage staff prior to the issuance of the building permit; The applicant providing a final landscape plan for approval by heritage staff prior to the issuance of the building permit; The applicant depositing photographs and research material related to the site’s existing building to the City of Ottawa Archives, as required by Policy 5.6 of the Centretown and Minto Park HCD Plan. Delegate the authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department; Approve the issuance of the heritage permits for each application with a two-year expiry date from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
- 2 ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0005 Cover - 41 Arlington Ave.pdf
- 2 ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0005 Report - 41 Arlington Ave.pdf
- 2 Document 3 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value.pdf
- 2 Document 4 - Proposed Site Plan.pdf
- 2 Document 5 - Proposed Elevations.pdf
- 2 Document 6 - Renderings of Proposed Building.pdf
- 2 Document 7 - CHIS-Heritage Impact Assessment.pdf
Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report #1
Motion - Motion to ensure the safety and dignity of vulnerable residents during power outages (Emergency Power Generators)
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0029 - City-wide Committee recommendation That Council direct staff to review Toronto’s “Minimum Backup Power Guidelines for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings: Voluntary Performance Standards for Existing and New Buildings” (2016), and to report back in Q3 2023 on the resources required for the preparation of an Ottawa version of such a guideline.
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0029 - City-wide Committee recommendation That Council direct staff to review Toronto’s “Minimum Backup Power Guidelines for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings: Voluntary Performance Standards for Existing and New Buildings” (2016), and to report back in Q3 2023 on the resources required for the preparation of an Ottawa version of such a guideline.
Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report #1
Update on the Public Order Emergency Commission
ACS2023-CMR-OCM-0001 - Citywide Committee Recommendations That City Council receive the information related to the City of Ottawa’s work on the Public Order Emergency Commission, including as follows: The City of Ottawa’s Institutional Report (Document 1); The City of Ottawa’s Timeline of Events Relating to the Freedom Convoy (Document 2); and Factual Submissions of the City of Ottawa (Document 3).
ACS2023-CMR-OCM-0001 - Citywide Committee Recommendations That City Council receive the information related to the City of Ottawa’s work on the Public Order Emergency Commission, including as follows: The City of Ottawa’s Institutional Report (Document 1); The City of Ottawa’s Timeline of Events Relating to the Freedom Convoy (Document 2); and Factual Submissions of the City of Ottawa (Document 3).
- 1 - Coverpage - Update on the Public Order.pdf
- Report - Update on the Public Order Emergency Commission FINAL (as amended).pdf
- ACS2023-CMR-OCM-0001 - Document 1.pdf
- ACS2023-CMR-OCM-0001 - Document 2.pdf
- ACS2023-CMR-OCM-0001 - Document 3.pdf
Light Rail Sub-Committee Report #1
Motion – City Manager Delegated Authority on Amendments to the Stage 1 Light Rail Transit Project Agreement
Committee recommendations BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct the Interim City Manager to bring forward to Council a report on the Delegated Authority which has been delegated to the Interim City Manager with respect to the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Project Agreements that would permit Council to receive a briefing on the current use and application of delegation of authority on Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the LRT; andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the LRT Subcommittee receive regular updates on the use of the Delegated Authority from the Interim City Manager with respect to Stage 1 and Stage 2 LRT Project Agreement amendments and direct the Interim City Manager to bring forward to Council for approval any material amendments related to the Stage 1 and Stage 2 LRT Project Agreements.
Committee recommendations BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct the Interim City Manager to bring forward to Council a report on the Delegated Authority which has been delegated to the Interim City Manager with respect to the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Project Agreements that would permit Council to receive a briefing on the current use and application of delegation of authority on Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the LRT; andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the LRT Subcommittee receive regular updates on the use of the Delegated Authority from the Interim City Manager with respect to Stage 1 and Stage 2 LRT Project Agreement amendments and direct the Interim City Manager to bring forward to Council for approval any material amendments related to the Stage 1 and Stage 2 LRT Project Agreements.
- Cover page - Motion - DOA for stage 1 amendments.pdf
- Report - Motion - DOA for stage 1 amendments.pdf
Transit Commission Report #2
Transit Commission Terms of Reference
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0009 - Citywide Committee recommendation That the Council approve Transit Commission Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0009 - Citywide Committee recommendation That the Council approve Transit Commission Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.
- Cover page - Transit Commission Terms of Reference.pdf
- Report - Transit Commission Terms of Reference.pdf
- Document 1 - Transit Commission Terms of Reference.pdf
Bulk Consent Agenda
Audit Committee Report #1
Audit Committee Terms of Reference
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0017 - Citywide Committee Recommendation That the City Council approve the Audit Committee Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0017 - Citywide Committee Recommendation That the City Council approve the Audit Committee Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.
- 1 - coverpage - ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0017_Audit Committee Terms of Reference.pdf
- 5.1 - ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0017_Audit Committee Terms of Reference.pdf
- 5.1 - Document 1_Audit Committee Terms of Reference_EN.pdf
Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report #1
Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Terms of Reference
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0015 - City Wide Committee Recommendation That Council approve the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee's Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0015 - City Wide Committee Recommendation That Council approve the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee's Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.
- 01 - ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0015 - Cover - EPPSC ToR.pdf
- 01 - 4.1 - ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0015 - Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Terms of Reference.pdf
- 02 - 4.1 - Document 1_EPPS Terms of Reference_EN.pdf
Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report #1
Finance and Corporate Services Committee Terms of Reference
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0010 - Citywide Committee Recommendation That Council approve the Finance and Corporate Services Committee Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0010 - Citywide Committee Recommendation That Council approve the Finance and Corporate Services Committee Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.
- Coverage - FCSC TOR .pdf
- ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0010_Finance and Corporate Services Committee Terms of Reference.pdf
- Document 1_Finance and Corporate Services Committee Terms of Reference.pdf
Light Rail Sub-Committee Report #1
Light Rail Sub-Commission Terms of Reference
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0011 – City-wide Committee recommendation That the Council approve the Light Rail Sub-Committee Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0011 – City-wide Committee recommendation That the Council approve the Light Rail Sub-Committee Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.
- Cover page - LRSC Terms of Reference.pdf
- Report - Light Rail Sub-Committee Terms of Reference.pdf
- Document 1 - Draft Terms of Reference LRSC.pdf
Transit Commission Report #2
Delegation of Authority – Contracts awarded for the period January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022 for Transit Commission
ACS2023-FCS-PRO-0001 - City Wide Committee Recommendation That the Council receive this report for information.
ACS2023-FCS-PRO-0001 - City Wide Committee Recommendation That the Council receive this report for information.
- Cover page - Delegation of Authority Contracts.pdf
- Report - Delegation of Authority - Contracts awarded for Q1-Q2 2022 for Transit Commission.pdf
- Document 1 – Contracts under delegated authority for Q1-Q2 2022.pdf
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 February 8, 2023
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0024 - Citywide Report Recommendation That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of February 8, 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 1-2.
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0024 - Citywide Report Recommendation That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of February 8, 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 1-2.
- Summary of Submissions - Planning Matters approved February 8, 2023.pdf
- Document 1_Summary of submissions - ZBLA – 535 Chapel Street .pdf
- Document 2_Summary of submissions - ZBLA- 1525 and 1533 Goth Avenue.pdf
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.
That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
- OCC Document 1(EN) - Delegated Authority List - Agenda_.pdf
- OCC Document 1(FR) - Delegated Authority List - Agenda_.pdf
Postponements and Deferrals
Councillor D. Brown
Deferred from the City Council meeting of 8 February, 2023 Moved by D. Brown Seconded byC. Kelly WHEREAS the Independent Electricity System Operator has released an Expedited Procurement Process to procure 1.5 gigawatts of electrical capacity by mid-decade and has been engaging with municipalities with respect to Requests for Proposals for a significant number of new projects for energy generation, storage, and infrastructure; and WHEREAS the Expedited Procurement Process (the E-LT1 RFP) closing February 16, 2023 includes three (3) of thirteen (13) Rated Criteria Points for municipal council support resolutions; and WHEREAS after February 16, 2023 the Independent Electricity System Operator is planning two more procurement phases totalling 2.8 gigawatts of capacity to be available mid-decade; and WHEREAS the Independent Electricity System Operator requires a Municipal Support Resolution from the municipal council no later than sixty (60) days after the eighteen (18) month anniversary of the Contract Date; and WHEREAS some Independent Electricity System Operator resources participate in the Ontario electricity market without contracts; and WHEREAS it is not clear that the inability for a project to receive a “Municipal Support Resolution” will necessarily lead to the revocation of a proponent’s contract; and WHEREAS Ottawa must decrease its reliance on greenhouse gas-emitting sources of energy, including by increasing local renewable energy generation and battery storage, to achieve its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets; and WHEREAS the City has received a request for a Municipal Support Resolution for a 5-megawatt/20-megawatt hour battery energy storage system using lithium-ion battery technology at 650 Upper Dwyer Hill Road, Ottawa that is expected to occupy approximately 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) of land, including all required setbacks and spacing; and WHEREAS municipalities, namely through land use policies in the Official Plan and provisions in the Zoning By-law, set their own priorities with respect to where energy generation, storage, and infrastructure may be permitted; and WHEREAS increased energy generation, storage, and infrastructure can have significant impacts on local residents that are worth due consideration by Council under a framework in the Zoning By-law that reflects the City’s Official Plan; and WHEREAS staff will bring forward an amendment to the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law that implements the intent of the policies in the Official Plan with respect to renewable energy generation facilities and storage by Q4 2023 that is in advance of the municipal Comprehensive Zoning By-law update; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write a letter to the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Electricity System Operator to formally request confirmation that projects approved through the E-LT1 RFP and future procurements shall not proceed without a Municipal Support Resolution from municipal council in the form of an approved motion; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff be directed to come forward with a complete set of regulations in advance of the new Zoning By-law to regulate energy generation, storage and infrastructure as a deliverable project in the 2023 Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department Workplan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Standing Committees evaluate current and future requests for Municipal Support Resolutions, including for the proposed battery energy storage system at 650 Upper Dwyer Hill Road, using current Official Plan renewable energy generation and storage policies until amendments have been made to Zoning By-law 2008-250 in Q4 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that until such time as amendments have been made to Zoning By-law 2008-250 in Q4 2023, staff be directed to advise any proponents seeking a Municipal Support Resolution through the E-LT1 RFP and future procurements that staff will not bring such requests to Council unless such requests were made prior to February 8th, 2023, or are considered through the relevant Standing Committee as described in this Motion; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this motion be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Energy, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Deferred from the City Council meeting of 8 February, 2023 Moved by D. Brown Seconded byC. Kelly WHEREAS the Independent Electricity System Operator has released an Expedited Procurement Process to procure 1.5 gigawatts of electrical capacity by mid-decade and has been engaging with municipalities with respect to Requests for Proposals for a significant number of new projects for energy generation, storage, and infrastructure; and WHEREAS the Expedited Procurement Process (the E-LT1 RFP) closing February 16, 2023 includes three (3) of thirteen (13) Rated Criteria Points for municipal council support resolutions; and WHEREAS after February 16, 2023 the Independent Electricity System Operator is planning two more procurement phases totalling 2.8 gigawatts of capacity to be available mid-decade; and WHEREAS the Independent Electricity System Operator requires a Municipal Support Resolution from the municipal council no later than sixty (60) days after the eighteen (18) month anniversary of the Contract Date; and WHEREAS some Independent Electricity System Operator resources participate in the Ontario electricity market without contracts; and WHEREAS it is not clear that the inability for a project to receive a “Municipal Support Resolution” will necessarily lead to the revocation of a proponent’s contract; and WHEREAS Ottawa must decrease its reliance on greenhouse gas-emitting sources of energy, including by increasing local renewable energy generation and battery storage, to achieve its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets; and WHEREAS the City has received a request for a Municipal Support Resolution for a 5-megawatt/20-megawatt hour battery energy storage system using lithium-ion battery technology at 650 Upper Dwyer Hill Road, Ottawa that is expected to occupy approximately 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) of land, including all required setbacks and spacing; and WHEREAS municipalities, namely through land use policies in the Official Plan and provisions in the Zoning By-law, set their own priorities with respect to where energy generation, storage, and infrastructure may be permitted; and WHEREAS increased energy generation, storage, and infrastructure can have significant impacts on local residents that are worth due consideration by Council under a framework in the Zoning By-law that reflects the City’s Official Plan; and WHEREAS staff will bring forward an amendment to the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law that implements the intent of the policies in the Official Plan with respect to renewable energy generation facilities and storage by Q4 2023 that is in advance of the municipal Comprehensive Zoning By-law update; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write a letter to the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Electricity System Operator to formally request confirmation that projects approved through the E-LT1 RFP and future procurements shall not proceed without a Municipal Support Resolution from municipal council in the form of an approved motion; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff be directed to come forward with a complete set of regulations in advance of the new Zoning By-law to regulate energy generation, storage and infrastructure as a deliverable project in the 2023 Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department Workplan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Standing Committees evaluate current and future requests for Municipal Support Resolutions, including for the proposed battery energy storage system at 650 Upper Dwyer Hill Road, using current Official Plan renewable energy generation and storage policies until amendments have been made to Zoning By-law 2008-250 in Q4 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that until such time as amendments have been made to Zoning By-law 2008-250 in Q4 2023, staff be directed to advise any proponents seeking a Municipal Support Resolution through the E-LT1 RFP and future procurements that staff will not bring such requests to Council unless such requests were made prior to February 8th, 2023, or are considered through the relevant Standing Committee as described in this Motion; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this motion be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Energy, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Motion to Adopt Reports
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byL. Dudas
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byL. Dudas
Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given
Councillor A. Troster
Moved by A. Troster Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s downtown core is facing significant challenges with fewer people working and visiting downtown; and WHEREAS through the conversion of office buildings in the downtown core to residential buildings, the City could help lead the revitalization of our downtown and assist in the increased availability of housing; and WHEREAS commercial to residential conversions have extensive logistical and engineering challenges and would benefit from a streamlined approval process taking into consideration the involvement of several City of Ottawa departments including Building Code Services, Planning Services, Infrastructure Services, among others; and WHEREAS the Federal Government launched their Housing Accelerator Fund with an aim to remove barriers and help municipalities build more housing through measures which include the reduction in construction approval timelines and the rapid development of vacant or underused lands; and WHEREAS the Federal Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion is responsible for the administration of the Housing Accelerator Fund; and WHEREAS the Rapid Housing Initiative is the specific portion of the Housing Accelerator Fund designated to support the expansion of affordable housing stock; and WHEREAS the City’s Official Plan aims to maximize the ability to provide affordable housing throughout the city; and WHEREAS in accordance with the City’s 10-year Housing and Homelessness Program, the City set a target that 20% of all new residential units be affordable; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write a letter to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion requesting funding to help incentivize conversions, with a priority and focus on affordable housing; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a cross-departmental SWAT team be organized to assist in streamlining the approvals process for conversions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff review the possibility of reducing municipal fees on conversions of office buildings to residential buildings in the downtown core for projects where 20% of units are core affordable; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff explore other operational and capital strategies, including potentially innovative models like acquisition programs, that could facilitate the conversion of office to residential in the core and report back by way of memorandum by Q3 2023.
Moved by A. Troster Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s downtown core is facing significant challenges with fewer people working and visiting downtown; and WHEREAS through the conversion of office buildings in the downtown core to residential buildings, the City could help lead the revitalization of our downtown and assist in the increased availability of housing; and WHEREAS commercial to residential conversions have extensive logistical and engineering challenges and would benefit from a streamlined approval process taking into consideration the involvement of several City of Ottawa departments including Building Code Services, Planning Services, Infrastructure Services, among others; and WHEREAS the Federal Government launched their Housing Accelerator Fund with an aim to remove barriers and help municipalities build more housing through measures which include the reduction in construction approval timelines and the rapid development of vacant or underused lands; and WHEREAS the Federal Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion is responsible for the administration of the Housing Accelerator Fund; and WHEREAS the Rapid Housing Initiative is the specific portion of the Housing Accelerator Fund designated to support the expansion of affordable housing stock; and WHEREAS the City’s Official Plan aims to maximize the ability to provide affordable housing throughout the city; and WHEREAS in accordance with the City’s 10-year Housing and Homelessness Program, the City set a target that 20% of all new residential units be affordable; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write a letter to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion requesting funding to help incentivize conversions, with a priority and focus on affordable housing; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a cross-departmental SWAT team be organized to assist in streamlining the approvals process for conversions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff review the possibility of reducing municipal fees on conversions of office buildings to residential buildings in the downtown core for projects where 20% of units are core affordable; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff explore other operational and capital strategies, including potentially innovative models like acquisition programs, that could facilitate the conversion of office to residential in the core and report back by way of memorandum by Q3 2023.
Councillor S. Plante
Moved by S. Plante Seconded byG. Darouze WHEREAS on February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, seeking to destroy the Ukrainian state and subjugate the Ukrainian people to Moscow’s rule; and WHEREAS thousands of people have been killed or wounded and millions have been displaced from their homes by the Russian Federation’s war of aggression against Ukraine; WHEREAS on April 27, 2022,1 Canada’s House of Commons declared unanimously that given that “there is clear and ample evidence of systematic and massive war crimes and crimes against humanity being committed against the people of Ukraine by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, directed by President Vladimir Putin and others within the Russian Parliament; […] the House recognize that the Russian Federation is committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people.”1; and WHEREAS the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian Armed Forces are courageously defending their country from the Russian Federation’s aggression; WHEREAS the people of Canada and people of Ottawa stand with Ukraine and support the Ukrainian peoples’ right to statehood, independence, freedom and self-determination; and WHEREAS since February 24, 2022, the blue and yellow flag of Ukraine has flown outside Ottawa’s City Hill as a symbol of solidarity of the people and city of Ottawa with the Ukrainian people; and WHEREAS millions of citizens of Ukraine have been forced from their homes by the Russian Federation’s war of aggression and over 100,000 of them have been welcomed in Canada as displaced persons, thousands of whom have settled in Ottawa; and WHEREAS the people of Canada and the people of Ottawa have responded with kindness, selflessness and generosity to the need for humanitarian support for those affected by Russia’s war of aggression; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on February 24, 2023, the City of Ottawa and the City Council of Ottawa commemorate the first anniversary of the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine with a Minute of Silence honouring the memory of the victims of Russia’s war against Ukraine; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa and the City Council of Ottawa resolutely condemn the aggression, crimes against humanity and acts of genocide committed by the Russian Federation against the Ukrainian people; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa and the City Council of Ottawa reaffirm its complete solidarity with Ukraine, the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian peoples’ right to statehood, independence, freedom and self-determination; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa and the City Council of Ottawa affirm that they shall Stand with Ukraine until all of the internationally recognized sovereign territory of Ukraine is liberated from Russian occupation and peace returns to Ukraine.
Moved by S. Plante Seconded byG. Darouze WHEREAS on February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, seeking to destroy the Ukrainian state and subjugate the Ukrainian people to Moscow’s rule; and WHEREAS thousands of people have been killed or wounded and millions have been displaced from their homes by the Russian Federation’s war of aggression against Ukraine; WHEREAS on April 27, 2022,1 Canada’s House of Commons declared unanimously that given that “there is clear and ample evidence of systematic and massive war crimes and crimes against humanity being committed against the people of Ukraine by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, directed by President Vladimir Putin and others within the Russian Parliament; […] the House recognize that the Russian Federation is committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people.”1; and WHEREAS the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian Armed Forces are courageously defending their country from the Russian Federation’s aggression; WHEREAS the people of Canada and people of Ottawa stand with Ukraine and support the Ukrainian peoples’ right to statehood, independence, freedom and self-determination; and WHEREAS since February 24, 2022, the blue and yellow flag of Ukraine has flown outside Ottawa’s City Hill as a symbol of solidarity of the people and city of Ottawa with the Ukrainian people; and WHEREAS millions of citizens of Ukraine have been forced from their homes by the Russian Federation’s war of aggression and over 100,000 of them have been welcomed in Canada as displaced persons, thousands of whom have settled in Ottawa; and WHEREAS the people of Canada and the people of Ottawa have responded with kindness, selflessness and generosity to the need for humanitarian support for those affected by Russia’s war of aggression; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on February 24, 2023, the City of Ottawa and the City Council of Ottawa commemorate the first anniversary of the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine with a Minute of Silence honouring the memory of the victims of Russia’s war against Ukraine; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa and the City Council of Ottawa resolutely condemn the aggression, crimes against humanity and acts of genocide committed by the Russian Federation against the Ukrainian people; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa and the City Council of Ottawa reaffirm its complete solidarity with Ukraine, the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian peoples’ right to statehood, independence, freedom and self-determination; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa and the City Council of Ottawa affirm that they shall Stand with Ukraine until all of the internationally recognized sovereign territory of Ukraine is liberated from Russian occupation and peace returns to Ukraine.
Councillor A. Troster
Moved by A. Troster Seconded byT. Kavanagh WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; andWHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements; and WHEREAS municipalities can play a profound role in promoting and advancing gender equity; and WHEREAS local and international activists, organizations, and affected communities have shown us more work is required to achieve gender equity; and WHEREAS every year thousands of events are held around the world to inspire, celebrate and honour women.THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council declare March 8, 2023, to be International Women’s Day in the City of Ottawa.
Moved by A. Troster Seconded byT. Kavanagh WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; andWHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements; and WHEREAS municipalities can play a profound role in promoting and advancing gender equity; and WHEREAS local and international activists, organizations, and affected communities have shown us more work is required to achieve gender equity; and WHEREAS every year thousands of events are held around the world to inspire, celebrate and honour women.THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council declare March 8, 2023, to be International Women’s Day in the City of Ottawa.
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Motion to Introduce By-laws
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byL. Dudas
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byL. Dudas
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 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.b) A bylaw of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.c) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue King Street Nord/North as being exempt from Part Lot Control.d) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (rue King Street Nord/North).e) A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1056 Brandywine Court (the "benefitting property"). f) A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 3566 Cambrian Rd (the "benefitting property"). g) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volumes 1, 2a and 2c of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add the Orleans Corridor Secondary Plan.
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. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.b) A bylaw of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.c) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue King Street Nord/North as being exempt from Part Lot Control.d) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (rue King Street Nord/North).e) A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1056 Brandywine Court (the "benefitting property"). f) A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 3566 Cambrian Rd (the "benefitting property"). g) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volumes 1, 2a and 2c of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add the Orleans Corridor Secondary Plan.
Confirmation By-law
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byL. Dudas
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byL. Dudas
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