January 25 - 10:00
City Council
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Moved by S. Menard
Seconded byL. Dudas
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0004 - Citywide
Report Recommendation
That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to the Ottawa Public Library Board, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council:
Mary-Rose Brown
Alison Crawford
Kathy Fisher
Harvey Slack
Adam Smith
ACS-OCC-CCS-0006 - Citywide
Report Recommendation(s)
That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council:
Anne Robinson
Shelley Petersen-Quesnel (Reserve Member)
Pieter Leenhouts (Reserve Member)
ACS-OCC-CCS-0007 - Citywide
Report Recommendation
That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to South Nation Conservation, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council:
Linda Payant
Jim Bezanson (Reserve Member)
ACS-OCC-CCS-0005 - Citywide
Report Recommendation(s)
That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council:
Janet Mason
John Blais (Reserve Member)
Barbara Ramsay (Reserve Member)
ACS2023-FSD-FIN-0001 - Citywide
Report Recommendation(s)
That Council approve:
Additional budget authority for the Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Program in the amount of $425 million; $350 million from the Infrastructure Canada (INFC) grant and $75 million drawdown on the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) credit facility.
The budget adjustment of $55,015,000 transferring funding from the existing 2022 approved Bus Replacement budget to the ZEB Program Budget.
That the General Manager, Transit Servi... (cont)
File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0001 – Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13)
Committee recommendations
That Council:
Approve the application to alter 280 Thorold Road according to plans prepared by André Godin Design, dated September 7, 2022, and the landscape plan prepared by John Szczepaniak dated September 2, 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;
Delegate the authority for mino... (cont)
File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0002 - Alta Vista (Ward 18)
Committee recommendations
That Council:
Approve the application to alter 187 Billings Avenue according to information submitted by the applicant on November 14, 2022 conditional upon:
The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Staff prior to installation
Direct staff to amend the designation by-law (2020-76) to include the interior hand-hewn timbers of the Charles Billings House;
Delegate th... (cont)
File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0003 - Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13)
Committee recommendations
That Council:
Approve the application to alter 245 Sylvan Avenue according to plans prepared by State of Craft, dated August 25, 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;
Approve the landscape plan for 245 Sylvan Avenue according to plans prepared by State of Craft, dated August 25... (cont)
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0008 - Alta Vista (Ward 18)
Committee recommendation
That Council list 1495 Heron Road on the City of Ottawa’s Heritage Register, under Section 27 (3) of the Ontario Heritage Act.
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0001 - City-wide
Committee recommendation, as amended
That Council approve the Planning and Housing Committee Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1 (as amended).
File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0003 - Somerset (14)
Committee recommendations
That Council:
Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 139 and 143 Balsam Street and 20 Larch Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a temporary parking lot use and a reduction in landscaping for temporary parking lot, as detailed in Document 4 (as amended).
Authorize an amending agreement to Demolition Control Agreement OC2342369 to allow for a temporary use parking lot as per the recommended rezoning.
File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0009 - Alta Vista (18)
Committee recommendation
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2784 and 2786 Lancaster Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit retail use, as detailed in Document 2 and 3.
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0002 - City-wide
Committee recommendation
That Council approve the Built Heritage Committee Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.
File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0002 - College (8)
Committee recommendation
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 75 Granton Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the property from R1FF[632] to R2E[632] to permit two semi-detached dwellings, as detailed in Document 2.
File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0001 - Somerset (14)
Committee recommendation
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 154 O’Connor Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a temporary parking lot use for a period of three years, as detailed in Document 2.
File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0012 - Alta Vista (18)
Committee recommendation
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1399 Avenue U, as shown in Document 1, to permit a reduced drive-aisle width, as detailed in Document 2.
File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0010 - Orléans East-Cumberland (1)
Committee recommendation
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3459 and 3479 St. Joseph Boulevard as shown in Document 1, to permit four, 6-storey residential buildings, as detailed in Document 3.
To be considered in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2022-410), Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
As the content of the in camera update contains information pertaining to the legal aspects of the subject matter, the material falls within the exception contemplated by Subsections 13(1)(e) and (f) of Cit... (cont)
Moved by S. Menard
Seconded byL. Dudas
Moved by T. Kavanagh
Seconded byA. Troster
WHEREAS on September 16th, a 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman named Mahsa Amini was beaten, tortured and murdered by Iran’s morality police while in custody for after wearing her hijab improperly and;
WHEREAS the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1979 has led to increasingly repressive restrictions on women’s rights, including the enforcement of the mandatory wearing of the hijab and;
WHEREAS Although the compulsory dress codes are th... (cont)
Moved by C. Kitts
Seconded byC. Curry
WHEREAS Ottawa has seen encouraging growth in numerous retail categories this past year and continues to see a trend of online sales and exchanges; and
WHEREAS an increasing number of police agencies in eastern Ontario and western Quebec including municipalities such as Pembroke and Gatineau are providing safer places for people to complete online exchanges or transactions with strangers; and
WHEREAS these safe and neutral spaces are intended to prevent f... (cont)
Moved by D. Brown
Seconded byG. Darouze
WHEREAS the City’s Commemorative Naming Policy, approved by Council on July 24, 2002, outlines the criteria and process for commemoratively naming municipal streets, parks and facilities (or parts thereof); and
WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and
WHEREAS, Babe McRae was a long-time resi... (cont)
Moved by S. Menard
Seconded byL. Dudas
a) A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the delegation of authority to various officers of the City and to repeal By-law No. 2022-253.b) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2021-5 respecting the position and duties of the Auditor General of the City of Ottawa, to amend Section 12(1) of the existing by-law.c) A by-law of the City of Ottawa amending By-law No. 50 of 2000 respecting the procurement of goods, services and construction for the City of Ottawa.d) A by-law... (cont)
Moved by S. Menard
Seconded byL. Dudas
Moved by S. Menard
Seconded byL. Dudas
Agenda