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National Anthem
Councillor Leiper
Councillor Leiper
Roll Call
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes of the Council meeting of 12 June 2024
In Camera Minutes (distributed separately) of the Council meeting of June 12, 2024
Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings
Other communications received
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications
Regrets
All Members of Council were present except Councillor R. Brockington (City Business).
All Members of Council were present except Councillor R. Brockington (City Business).
Motion to Introduce Reports
Moved by D. Hill Seconded byJ. Bradley
Moved by D. Hill Seconded byJ. Bradley
Ottawa Board of Health
Ottawa Public Health 2023 Annual Report
Board of Heath recommendation(s) That City Council receive Ottawa Public Health’s 2023 Annual Report, for information, in accordance with the City of Ottawa Act, 1999.
Board of Heath recommendation(s) That City Council receive Ottawa Public Health’s 2023 Annual Report, for information, in accordance with the City of Ottawa Act, 1999.
- BOH Report 1 - Transmittal.pdf
- Report - Ottawa Public Health’s 2023 Annual Report.pdf
- Document 1 - Ottawa Public Health Annual Report_EN.pdf
- Document 2 - Ottawa Public Health Annual Report_FR.pdf
Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc.
Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. – 2023 Annual Report
Report recommendation(s) That Council: Receive the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2023 as set out in the Annual Report at Document 1 (issued separately and on file with the City Clerk); Appoint KPMG LLP as the auditor for Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2024; Approve the recommendation of the Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc., specifically, that Council appoint the persons identified at Document 2 (immediately follows the report) to serve as members of the Board of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the corresponding terms as specified; and Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa as shareholder of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. setting out the resolutions approved by City Council.
Report recommendation(s) That Council: Receive the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2023 as set out in the Annual Report at Document 1 (issued separately and on file with the City Clerk); Appoint KPMG LLP as the auditor for Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2024; Approve the recommendation of the Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc., specifically, that Council appoint the persons identified at Document 2 (immediately follows the report) to serve as members of the Board of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the corresponding terms as specified; and Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa as shareholder of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. setting out the resolutions approved by City Council.
- Hydro Ottawa - 2024 AGM Report to Council (FINAL).pdf
- Document 1 - Hydro Ottawa 2023 Annual Report (EN).pdf
- Document 1 - Hydro Ottawa - Rapport annuel 2023 (FR).pdf
Marchés d’Ottawa Markets - Annual Meeting of the Members
Councillors D. Hill and J. Bradley – Motion to Recess to hold the Annual Meeting of the Members of Marches d’Ottawa Markets
Councillors D. Hill and J. Bradley – Motion to Recess to hold the Annual Meeting of the Members of Marches d’Ottawa Markets
Office of the City Clerk
Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending June 19, 2024
Report recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
Report recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
- Report_Status Update_Council Inquiries and Motions June 19, 2024.pdf
- Document 2 - Motions and Directions Log - 19 June.pdf
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and Environment and Climate Change Committee Joint Report 1
Wildlife Strategy Review
File No. ACS2024-SI-CCR-0001 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council approve the Action Plan described in this report, as amended by the following: That the Wildlife Resource Specialist, proposed in Action 7, in consultation with the Office of the City Clerk, review the membership, scope and objectives of a Department-led Working Group, in keeping with Action 2, including the potential participation of representatives from other levels of government, non-governmental agencies and Councillor Liaison(s); and That staff report back to Council on the results of this review by Q3 2025 That staff in Climate Change and Resiliency provide an update to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and the Environment and Climate Change Committee of the revised Wildlife Strategy, two years after implementation, by Q2 2027 That the wildlife specialist work with IWSD to create an inventory of existing culverts and watercourses with ranking of beaver conflicts and feasibility of alternatives for each, and costing for those alternatives. Progress reports to come to both committees and council; and That City Staff identify specific locations where alternative management practices such as flow devices will be used, excluding Municipal Drains under the Drainage Act, while maintaining its responsibilities under the Drainage Act and that staff convene a public forum to learn more about the benefits of flow devices and their application within municipal infrastructure systems, specifically stormwater management systems pending confirmation that the Environmental Compliance Approvals for those facilities are not contravened. This forum should include an invitation to flow device experts, as well as a municipality with a proven track record of using these devices. City staff and the City’s Drainage Engineers should also attend; and That the City complete a summary of the amount of time per week, that City staff inspect and clean culverts and break up dams at the 30 to 50 beaver management sites in Ottawa. This summary should include where equipment is required along with staff time and salary costs, including expenses associated with any contracted service providers and overtime; and That the City invite a flow device expert to analyze the results of the inventory of existing drains and watercourses, review current practices of the City for beaver management and provide recommendations on an approach that integrates flow devices as a beaver management tool for Stormwater Systems based upon respectful coexistence; and, That the matter of costs to the OHS (for the provision of veterinary services for sick/injured wildlife delivered by By-Law staff outside of the Ottawa Humane Society’s hours of operation) be brought forward to the 2025 budget for consideration as a potential grant to the OHS from the City, to include incremental annual increases.
File No. ACS2024-SI-CCR-0001 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council approve the Action Plan described in this report, as amended by the following: That the Wildlife Resource Specialist, proposed in Action 7, in consultation with the Office of the City Clerk, review the membership, scope and objectives of a Department-led Working Group, in keeping with Action 2, including the potential participation of representatives from other levels of government, non-governmental agencies and Councillor Liaison(s); and That staff report back to Council on the results of this review by Q3 2025 That staff in Climate Change and Resiliency provide an update to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and the Environment and Climate Change Committee of the revised Wildlife Strategy, two years after implementation, by Q2 2027 That the wildlife specialist work with IWSD to create an inventory of existing culverts and watercourses with ranking of beaver conflicts and feasibility of alternatives for each, and costing for those alternatives. Progress reports to come to both committees and council; and That City Staff identify specific locations where alternative management practices such as flow devices will be used, excluding Municipal Drains under the Drainage Act, while maintaining its responsibilities under the Drainage Act and that staff convene a public forum to learn more about the benefits of flow devices and their application within municipal infrastructure systems, specifically stormwater management systems pending confirmation that the Environmental Compliance Approvals for those facilities are not contravened. This forum should include an invitation to flow device experts, as well as a municipality with a proven track record of using these devices. City staff and the City’s Drainage Engineers should also attend; and That the City complete a summary of the amount of time per week, that City staff inspect and clean culverts and break up dams at the 30 to 50 beaver management sites in Ottawa. This summary should include where equipment is required along with staff time and salary costs, including expenses associated with any contracted service providers and overtime; and That the City invite a flow device expert to analyze the results of the inventory of existing drains and watercourses, review current practices of the City for beaver management and provide recommendations on an approach that integrates flow devices as a beaver management tool for Stormwater Systems based upon respectful coexistence; and, That the matter of costs to the OHS (for the provision of veterinary services for sick/injured wildlife delivered by By-Law staff outside of the Ottawa Humane Society’s hours of operation) be brought forward to the 2025 budget for consideration as a potential grant to the OHS from the City, to include incremental annual increases.
- Cover - ACS2024-SI-CCR-0001 - Wildlife Strategy Review.pdf
- Report - Wildlife Strategy Review - AODA.pdf
- Document 1 (EN) - As We Heard it Report.pdf
- Document 1 (FR) - As We Heard it Report.pdf
Audit Committee Report 6
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Audit of the Purchasing Card Program
File No. ACS2024-OAG-BVG-005 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
File No. ACS2024-OAG-BVG-005 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
- Cover Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Audit of the Purchasing Card Program.pdf
- Report - OAG Audit of the Purchasing Card Program.pdf
- Document 1 (EN) - OAG Audit of the Purchasing Card Program.pdf
- Document 1 (FR) - BVG Vérification du Programme des cartes d’achat.pdf
- Document 2 (EN) - OAG Audit of the Purchasing Card Program - Audit Highlights.pdf
- Document 2 (FR) - BVG Faits saillants tirés de la vérification du Programme des cartes d’achat.pdf
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Audit of the Climate Change Master Plan
File No. ACS2024-OAG-BVG-006 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
File No. ACS2024-OAG-BVG-006 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
- Cover Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Audit of the Climate Change Master Plan.pdf
- Report - OAG Audit of the CCMP.pdf
- Document 1 (EN) - OAG Audit of the Climate Change Master Plan.pdf
- Document 1 (FR) - BVG Vérification du Plan directeur sur les changements climatiques.pdf
- Document 2 (EN) - OAG Audit of the Climate Change Master Plan - Audit Highlights.pdf
- Document 2 (FR) - BVG Faits saillants tirés de la vérification du plan directeur sur les changements climatiques.pdf
2023 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial Statements
File No. ACS2024-FCS-FIN-0006 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve the 2023 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial Statements.
File No. ACS2024-FCS-FIN-0006 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve the 2023 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial Statements.
- Cover 2023 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial Statements.pdf
- Report - 2023 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial Statements.pdf
- Document 1 – Draft 2023 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial Statements.pdf
- Document 2 – KPMG Audit Results, Consolidated Financial Statements.pdf
Built Heritage Committee Report 15
Consideration of Objections to the Notices of Intention to Designate 119 Bradford Street and 73 Rideau Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0052 – Bay (Ward 7); Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on August 17, 2024. Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 119 Bradford Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 73 Rideau Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0052 – Bay (Ward 7); Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) The statutory 90-day timeline for consideration of this application under the Ontario Heritage Act will expire on August 17, 2024. Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 119 Bradford Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 73 Rideau Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
- Cover Consideration of Objections to the Notices of Intention to Designate 119 Bradford Street and 73 Rideau Street.pdf
- Report - Objection Report 119 Bradford and 73 Rideau.pdf
- Document 4 - Objection Letter, 73 Rideau Street.pdf
Designation of 149, 152, 156-158, 198, and 217 Rideau Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0048 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 149 Rideau Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4; Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 156 Rideau Street (including street addresses 152 and 156-158 Rideau Street) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 6; Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 198 Rideau Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 9; and Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 217 Rideau Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 11.
File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0048 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 149 Rideau Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4; Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 156 Rideau Street (including street addresses 152 and 156-158 Rideau Street) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 6; Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 198 Rideau Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 9; and Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 217 Rideau Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 11.
- Cover Designation of 149, 152, 156-158, 198, and 217 Rideau Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.pdf
- Report - Designation of Rideau Street Properties.pdf
- Document 4 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, 149 Rideau.pdf
- Document 5 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 149 Rideau.pdf
- Document 6 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, 156 Rideau.pdf
- Document 7 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 152 Rideau.pdf
- Document 8 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 156-158 Rideau.pdf
- Document 9 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, 198 Rideau.pdf
- Document 10 - Cultural Heritage Value Report, 198 Rideau.pdf
- Document 11 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, 217 Rideau.pdf
- Document 12 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 217 Rideau.pdf
Bill-23 Implementation: Heritage Conservation Districts
File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0046 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Direct staff to complete the following HCD Studies and Plans: Golden Triangle Dundonald Park and surrounding blocks Bank Street in Centretown Direct staff to complete the following HCD Feasibility Assessments and report back to Built Heritage Committee and Council on the findings: Beaverbrook Macdonald Gardens Park and surrounding blocks Wellington Street West and surrounding streets in Hintonburg Island Park Drive Areas recommended for potential HCDs through the Rideau Canal Cultural Landscape Study Receive for information the prioritized city-wide list of future HCD Studies, Plans and Feasibility Assessments attached as Document 1. Receive for information updates related to existing Heritage Conservation Districts. Receive for information the Terms of Reference for Heritage Conservation District studies, attached as Document 2. Receive for information the Terms of Reference for Heritage Conservation District feasibility assessments, attached as Document 3.
File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0046 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Direct staff to complete the following HCD Studies and Plans: Golden Triangle Dundonald Park and surrounding blocks Bank Street in Centretown Direct staff to complete the following HCD Feasibility Assessments and report back to Built Heritage Committee and Council on the findings: Beaverbrook Macdonald Gardens Park and surrounding blocks Wellington Street West and surrounding streets in Hintonburg Island Park Drive Areas recommended for potential HCDs through the Rideau Canal Cultural Landscape Study Receive for information the prioritized city-wide list of future HCD Studies, Plans and Feasibility Assessments attached as Document 1. Receive for information updates related to existing Heritage Conservation Districts. Receive for information the Terms of Reference for Heritage Conservation District studies, attached as Document 2. Receive for information the Terms of Reference for Heritage Conservation District feasibility assessments, attached as Document 3.
- Cover Bill-23 Implementation Heritage Conservation Districts.pdf
- Report - Bill 23 HCD Study Area.pdf
- Document 2 - Study and Plan TOR.pdf
- Document 3 - Feasibility Assessment TOR.pdf
- Document 4 - Study Area Maps.pdf
- Document 5 - Feasibility Assessment Area Maps.pdf
Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 12
Ottawa Fire Services 2023 Annual Report
File No. ACS2024-EPS-OFS-0004 - Citywide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
File No. ACS2024-EPS-OFS-0004 - Citywide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
- Cover - Ottawa Fire Services 2023 Annual Report.pdf
- Report - OFS 2023 Annual Report (EN).pdf
- Document 1 - OFS Annual Report 2023 Data (EN).pdf
- Document 2 - OFS Community Risk Assessment - Standards of Cover (EN).pdf
- Report - OFS 2023 Annual Report (FR).pdf
- Document 1 - OFS Annual Report 2023 Data (FR).pdf
- Document 2 - OFS Community Risk Assessment - Standards of Cover (FR).pdf
Ottawa Paramedic Service 2023 Annual Report
File No. ACS2024-EPS-OPS-0002 - Citywide Committee Recommendation(s)as amended That Council: Receive this report for information; Approve that the Ottawa Paramedic Service Annual report format be improved to include a comparison of the response times by Transect; Approve that the Ottawa Paramedic Service provide the Response Time Performances by Transect in Ottawa for past 5 years to support discussions in this area at the Rural Summit; and Request the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the Minister of Health of Ontario requesting that the Ministry implement solutions to immediately address the issue of offload delays in hospitals, and requesting that the Ministry provide an update on the requests for an additional $4.5 Million for the Dedicated Offload Nurse Program at the Ottawa Hospital to address offload delay.
File No. ACS2024-EPS-OPS-0002 - Citywide Committee Recommendation(s)as amended That Council: Receive this report for information; Approve that the Ottawa Paramedic Service Annual report format be improved to include a comparison of the response times by Transect; Approve that the Ottawa Paramedic Service provide the Response Time Performances by Transect in Ottawa for past 5 years to support discussions in this area at the Rural Summit; and Request the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the Minister of Health of Ontario requesting that the Ministry implement solutions to immediately address the issue of offload delays in hospitals, and requesting that the Ministry provide an update on the requests for an additional $4.5 Million for the Dedicated Offload Nurse Program at the Ottawa Hospital to address offload delay.
- Cover - Ottawa Paramedic Service 2023 Annual Report.pdf
- Report - OPS 2023 Annual Report (EN).pdf
- Report - OPS 2023 Annual Report (FR).pdf
Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 12
Motion – Councillor R. Brockington - Council Motion - Banning of Organic Waste from Landfills
File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0063 - City-Wide Committee Recommendation(s) as amended: That Council approve that staff in Solid Waste Services are directed to work with Councillor Brockington as the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) representative for the City and AMO staff to advocate to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for the ban on organics from landfill across the Province be advanced as a priority by or before 2030.
File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0063 - City-Wide Committee Recommendation(s) as amended: That Council approve that staff in Solid Waste Services are directed to work with Councillor Brockington as the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) representative for the City and AMO staff to advocate to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for the ban on organics from landfill across the Province be advanced as a priority by or before 2030.
- Coverpage - Council Motion - Banning Organic Waste from Landfills.pdf
- Report - Council Motion - Banning Organic Waste from Landfills.pdf
Solid Waste Master Plan
File No. ACS2024-PWD-SWS-0004 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s): That Council: Approve the Solid Waste Master Plan, including actions and initiatives to support Ottawa’s future waste management system, as outlined in this report and attached as Supporting Document 1; Direct staff to immediately begin the planning and implementation for Action Suites scheduled for Year 1 of the Solid Waste Master Plan, as detailed in this report, with an update on implementation progress to be provided 12 months post-implementation; and, Receive the What We Learned Report, attached as Supporting Document 2.
File No. ACS2024-PWD-SWS-0004 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s): That Council: Approve the Solid Waste Master Plan, including actions and initiatives to support Ottawa’s future waste management system, as outlined in this report and attached as Supporting Document 1; Direct staff to immediately begin the planning and implementation for Action Suites scheduled for Year 1 of the Solid Waste Master Plan, as detailed in this report, with an update on implementation progress to be provided 12 months post-implementation; and, Receive the What We Learned Report, attached as Supporting Document 2.
- Coverpage - SWMP Staff Report.pdf
- SWMP Staff Report (EN).pdf
- Doc 1 - Solid Waste Master Plan (EN).pdf
- Doc 2 - What We Learned Report (EN).pdf
- SWMP Staff Report (FR).pdf
- Doc 1 - Solid Waste Master Plan (FR).pdf
- Doc 2 - What We Learned Report (FR).pdf
Solid Waste Services Long Range Financial Plan 2025-2053
File No. ACS2024-FCS-FIN-0008 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s): That Council: Approve a funding plan that supports the operating and capital requirements for the Solid Waste Master Plan and recommended actions as outlined in this report. Approve the implementation of a fully recoverable fee model as outlined in this report, to fund Solid Waste Services for both waste diversion and garbage, as opposed to the current hybrid model of tax funding for waste diversion and fee for garbage, to be implemented and phased-in, if required, as part of the 2025 budget exercise. Approve the establishment of a Solid Waste debt service limit of 15 per cent as outlined in this report, similar to Rate Supported services, while maintaining the 8.5 per cent limit for tax and rate services combined, established by Council. Direct staff to explore the feasibility of including Solid Waste Services as a separate development charge in the next Development Charge Background Study.
File No. ACS2024-FCS-FIN-0008 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s): That Council: Approve a funding plan that supports the operating and capital requirements for the Solid Waste Master Plan and recommended actions as outlined in this report. Approve the implementation of a fully recoverable fee model as outlined in this report, to fund Solid Waste Services for both waste diversion and garbage, as opposed to the current hybrid model of tax funding for waste diversion and fee for garbage, to be implemented and phased-in, if required, as part of the 2025 budget exercise. Approve the establishment of a Solid Waste debt service limit of 15 per cent as outlined in this report, similar to Rate Supported services, while maintaining the 8.5 per cent limit for tax and rate services combined, established by Council. Direct staff to explore the feasibility of including Solid Waste Services as a separate development charge in the next Development Charge Background Study.
Tree Program Review - Early Actions
File No. ACS2024-PWD-PMF-0002 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s): That Council: Approve the amendments to the Commemorative Tree Program (to be rebranded as the “Tree Dedication Program”) with the following 2025 fee structure: Personal Dedications (with tag, no plaque): $995 (+HST) per tree Community Dedications (with plaque): $1,750 (+HST) per tree Approve the approach to proactive right-of-way tree replacements as outlined in this report; and, Approve a new Private Land Tree Planting Program as outlined in this report.
File No. ACS2024-PWD-PMF-0002 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s): That Council: Approve the amendments to the Commemorative Tree Program (to be rebranded as the “Tree Dedication Program”) with the following 2025 fee structure: Personal Dedications (with tag, no plaque): $995 (+HST) per tree Community Dedications (with plaque): $1,750 (+HST) per tree Approve the approach to proactive right-of-way tree replacements as outlined in this report; and, Approve a new Private Land Tree Planting Program as outlined in this report.
- Coverpage - Tree Program Review.pdf
- Report - Tree Program Review (EN).pdf
- Doc 1 - Current Tree Planting Programs (EN).pdf
- Doc 2 - Private Land Tree Planting Program (EN).pdf
- Report - Tree Program Review (FR).pdf
- Doc 1 - Current Tree Planting Programs (FR).pdf
- Doc 2 - Private Land Tree Planting Programs (FR).pdf
Tree Equity Analysis
File No. ACS2024-SI-CCR-0002 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s): That Council: Direct staff to undertake a tree equity analysis for the City of Ottawa’s urban area using the American Forests methodology; and Direct staff to use the results of the tree equity analysis in the prioritization of tree planting under the Tree Planting Strategy.
File No. ACS2024-SI-CCR-0002 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s): That Council: Direct staff to undertake a tree equity analysis for the City of Ottawa’s urban area using the American Forests methodology; and Direct staff to use the results of the tree equity analysis in the prioritization of tree planting under the Tree Planting Strategy.
Planning and Housing Committee Report 29
Zoning By-law Amendment – 8 Withrow Avenue
ACS2024-PDB-PS-0069 - College (8) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 8 Withrow Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit an eight-storey mixed-use building with residential and place of worship uses, and two three-storey stacked dwellings, as detailed in Document 2.
ACS2024-PDB-PS-0069 - College (8) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 8 Withrow Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit an eight-storey mixed-use building with residential and place of worship uses, and two three-storey stacked dwellings, as detailed in Document 2.
- Cover - ACS2024-PDB-PS-0069 - Zoning By-law Amendment 8 Withrow Avenue.pdf
- Report - ACS2024-PDB-PS-0069 - Zoning By-law Amendment 8 Withrow Avenue.pdf
Zoning By-law Amendment – 910 March Road
ACS2024-PDB-PS-0070 - Kanata North (4) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 910 March Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 2.
ACS2024-PDB-PS-0070 - Kanata North (4) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 910 March Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 2.
- Cover - ACS2024-PDB-PS-0070 - Zoning By-law Amendment – 910 March Road.pdf
- Report - ACS2024-PDB-PS-0070 - Zoning By-law Amendment – 910 March Road.pdf
Zoning By-law Amendment - 3745 St. Joseph Boulevard
ACS2024-PDB-PS-0071 - Orléans East-Cumberland (1) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3745 St. Joseph Boulevard, as shown in Document 1, to permit a hotel, retail food store and retail uses, as detailed in Document 2.
ACS2024-PDB-PS-0071 - Orléans East-Cumberland (1) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3745 St. Joseph Boulevard, as shown in Document 1, to permit a hotel, retail food store and retail uses, as detailed in Document 2.
- Cover - ACS2024-PDB-PS-0071 - 3745 St. Joseph Boulevard.pdf
- Report - ACS2024-PDB-PS-0071 - 3745 St. Joseph Boulevard.pdf
Planning and Housing and Environment Committee and Climate Change Committee Joint Report 2
Infrastructure Master Plan
File No. ACS2024-IWS-AM-0003 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s), as amended: That Council: Approve the Infrastructure Master Plan as attached in Document 1 and as described in this report including; The Infrastructure policies as summarized in Section 1 of this report. The water and wastewater projects described in Section 2 of this report, detailed in Document 2, and direct staff to complete Class Environmental Assessments and functional design studies for these projects as required. The Stormwater Management Strategy as outlined in Section 3 of this report. The proposed Infrastructure Capacity Management Program including staff investigation of alternatives for funding capital projects identified under the program in Section 5.3 of this report. That the following statement be removed from Section 8.1.3 of Document 1: “The Tewin landowners will front-end the full costs of the oversized infrastructure”. That Schedule 3 in Document 1, be replaced with an updated version as attached. That Section 13.4.1.2, page 193 in Document 1, be corrected to state that the program is anticipated to be launched in 2025. That the following sentence be added to the end of Section 14.2 in Document 1: “Any project that impacts federal land will require both a federal Impact Assessment process and a federal land use, design, and transaction approval.” Approve two permanent FTE resources funded from rate to support the requirements of the Infrastructure Capacity Management Program; Direct staff to review the funding splits and the Post Period Capacity to be provided for the Tewin / South Urban Community water and sewer infrastructure for Council approval through the Class Environmental Assessment and functional design process; and Direct staff to publish Notice of Master Plan to initiate a 30-day public review period, after which the Class Environmental Assessment requirements for Master Plans will have been satisfied and the IMP will be considered final.
File No. ACS2024-IWS-AM-0003 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s), as amended: That Council: Approve the Infrastructure Master Plan as attached in Document 1 and as described in this report including; The Infrastructure policies as summarized in Section 1 of this report. The water and wastewater projects described in Section 2 of this report, detailed in Document 2, and direct staff to complete Class Environmental Assessments and functional design studies for these projects as required. The Stormwater Management Strategy as outlined in Section 3 of this report. The proposed Infrastructure Capacity Management Program including staff investigation of alternatives for funding capital projects identified under the program in Section 5.3 of this report. That the following statement be removed from Section 8.1.3 of Document 1: “The Tewin landowners will front-end the full costs of the oversized infrastructure”. That Schedule 3 in Document 1, be replaced with an updated version as attached. That Section 13.4.1.2, page 193 in Document 1, be corrected to state that the program is anticipated to be launched in 2025. That the following sentence be added to the end of Section 14.2 in Document 1: “Any project that impacts federal land will require both a federal Impact Assessment process and a federal land use, design, and transaction approval.” Approve two permanent FTE resources funded from rate to support the requirements of the Infrastructure Capacity Management Program; Direct staff to review the funding splits and the Post Period Capacity to be provided for the Tewin / South Urban Community water and sewer infrastructure for Council approval through the Class Environmental Assessment and functional design process; and Direct staff to publish Notice of Master Plan to initiate a 30-day public review period, after which the Class Environmental Assessment requirements for Master Plans will have been satisfied and the IMP will be considered final.
- Cover - ACS2024-IWS-AM-0003 - Infrastructure Master Plan Report EN).pdf
- Report (EN) - Infrastructure Master Plan.pdf
- Report (FR) - Infrastructure Master Plan.pdf
- Document 1 (EN) - Infrastructure Master Plan .pdf
- Document 1 (FR) - Infrastructure Master Plan.pdf
- Document 2 (EN) - WWMP Individual Projects and Costs.pdf
- Document 2 (FR) - WWMP Individual Projects and Costs.pdf
- Document 3 (EN) - Overall WWMP Infrastructure Costs.pdf
- Document 3 (FR) - Overall WWMP Infrastructure Costs.pdf
- Document 4 (EN) - Infrastructure Serving Tewin and S. Urb. Communities.pdf
- Document 4 (FR) - Infrastructure Serving Tewin and S. Urb. Communities.pdf
- Appendix A (EN) - Schedules.pdf
- Appendix A (FR) - Schedules.pdf
- Appendix B (EN) - List of Supporting Technical Studies.pdf
- Appendix B (FR) - List of Supporting Technical Studies.pdf
- Appendix C (EN) - Guideline for preparing ToRs for Master Servicing Studies.pdf
- Appendix C (FR) - Guideline for preparing ToRs for Master Servicing Studies.pdf
- Appendix D (EN) - Public Service Areas - Supplemental Information.pdf
- Appendix D (FR) - Public Service Areas - Supplemental Information.pdf
- Appendix E (EN) - Water Infrastructure Project Sheets.pdf
- Appendix E (FR) - Water Infrastructure Project Sheets.pdf
- Appendix F (EN) - Wastewater Infrastructure Project Sheets.pdf
- Appendix F (FR) - Wastewater Infrastructure Project Sheets.pdf
- Appendix G (EN) - Program Sheets.pdf
- Appendix G (FR) - Program Sheets.pdf
- Appendix H (EN) - Method for Calculating Benefit to Existing (BTE).pdf
- Appendix H (FR) - Method for Calculating Benefit to Existing (BTE).pdf
- Appendix I (EN) - Summary of Consultation.pdf
- Appendix I (FR) - Summary of Consultation.pdf
Bulk Consent Agenda
Audit Committee Report 6
2023 Sinking Fund Financial Statements
File No. ACS2024-FCS-FIN-0007 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve the Sinking Fund Financial Statements for 2023.
File No. ACS2024-FCS-FIN-0007 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve the Sinking Fund Financial Statements for 2023.
- Cover 2023 Sinking Fund Financial Statements.pdf
- Report - 2023 Sinking Fund Financial Statements.pdf
- Document 1 – Sinking Fund Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.pdf
Built Heritage Committee Report 15
Designation of 94 Beechwood Avenue (also known as 98 Beechwood Avenue), 241 Marier Avenue and 275 St. Laurent Boulevard under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0045 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12); Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13) Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 94 Beechwood Avenue (also known as 98 Beechwood Avenue) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 241 Marier Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 7. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 275 St. Laurent Boulevard under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 9.
File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0045 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12); Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13) Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 94 Beechwood Avenue (also known as 98 Beechwood Avenue) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 241 Marier Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 7. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 275 St. Laurent Boulevard under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 9.
- Cover Designation of 94 Beechwood Avenue, 241 Marier Avenue and 275 St. Laurent Blvd.pdf
- Report - Vanier Designations.pdf
- Document 4 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 94 Beechwood.pdf
- Document 5 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, 94 Beechwood.pdf
- Document 6 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 241 Marier.pdf
- Document 7 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, 241 Marier.pdf
- Document 8 - Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, 275 St. Laurent.pdf
- Document 9 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, 275 St. Laurent.pdf
Planning and Housing Committee Report 29
Part of 3713 Borrisokane, 646, 660, 706 and 714 Expansion Road, 542 and 554 Promontory Place
ACS2024-PDB-PS-0075 - Barrhaven West (3) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for Part of 3713 Borrisokane, 646, 660, 706 and 714 Expansion Road, 542 and 554 Promontory Place, as shown in Document 1, to permit townhouse units and a parkette, as detailed in Document 2.
ACS2024-PDB-PS-0075 - Barrhaven West (3) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for Part of 3713 Borrisokane, 646, 660, 706 and 714 Expansion Road, 542 and 554 Promontory Place, as shown in Document 1, to permit townhouse units and a parkette, as detailed in Document 2.
- 1 - (Cover) - ACS2024-PDB-PS-0075 - 3713 Borrisokane.pdf
- 1 - Report - ACS2024-PDB-PS-0075 - 3713 Borrisokane.pdf
Zoning By-law Amendment – 1640 and 1660 Carling Avenue
ACS2024-PDB-PS-0076 - River (16) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1640 and 1660 Carling Avenue, as shown in Document 1 and Document 3, from Arterial Mainstreet, Subzone 10 (AM10) to Arterial Mainstreet, Subzone 10, Exception [XXXX] with a holding provision and new Schedule YYY (AM10 [XXXX]-h SYYY) and from Arterial Mainstreet, Subzone 10 (AM10) to Parks and Open Space (O1), to allow for the development of six, mixed-use, high-rise buildings ranging in height from 18 to 40 storeys and a public park.
ACS2024-PDB-PS-0076 - River (16) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1640 and 1660 Carling Avenue, as shown in Document 1 and Document 3, from Arterial Mainstreet, Subzone 10 (AM10) to Arterial Mainstreet, Subzone 10, Exception [XXXX] with a holding provision and new Schedule YYY (AM10 [XXXX]-h SYYY) and from Arterial Mainstreet, Subzone 10 (AM10) to Parks and Open Space (O1), to allow for the development of six, mixed-use, high-rise buildings ranging in height from 18 to 40 storeys and a public park.
- Cover - ACS2024-PDB-PS-0076 - Zoning By-law Amendment – 1640 and 1660 Carling Avenue.pdf
- Report - ACS2024-PDB-PS-0076 - Zoning By-law Amendment – 1640 and 1660 Carling Avenue.pdf
Zoning By-law Amendment 3095 Palladium Drive
ACS2024-PDB-PS-0073 - Kanata North (4) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3095 Palladium Drive, as shown in Document 1, to permit a car wash on a portion of the site as detailed in Document 2 and Document 3.
ACS2024-PDB-PS-0073 - Kanata North (4) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3095 Palladium Drive, as shown in Document 1, to permit a car wash on a portion of the site as detailed in Document 2 and Document 3.
- Cover - ACS2024-PDB-PS-0073 - Zoning By-law Amendent 3095 Palladium.pdf
- Report - ACS2024-PDB-PS-0073 - Zoning By-law Amendent 3095 Palladium.pdf
Transit Commission Report 13
Capital Adjustments and Closing of Projects – Transit Commission
File No. ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0011- City Wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Authorize the closing of capital projects listed in Document 1; Approve the budget adjustments as detailed in Document 2; Return to source or (fund) the following balances and eliminate debt authority resulting from the closing of projects and budget adjustments: Transit Capital supported reserve: $7,721,287 Federal Gas Tax reserve: $365,000 Development Charge reserves: ($539,300) Debt Authority: $1,677,600 Permit those projects in Document 3 that qualify for closure, to remain open; Receive the budget adjustments in Document 4 untaken in accordance with the Delegation of Authority By-law 2024-265, as they pertain to capital works; and Authorize staff to perform the necessary financial adjustments as detailed in documents 1 and 2.
File No. ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0011- City Wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Authorize the closing of capital projects listed in Document 1; Approve the budget adjustments as detailed in Document 2; Return to source or (fund) the following balances and eliminate debt authority resulting from the closing of projects and budget adjustments: Transit Capital supported reserve: $7,721,287 Federal Gas Tax reserve: $365,000 Development Charge reserves: ($539,300) Debt Authority: $1,677,600 Permit those projects in Document 3 that qualify for closure, to remain open; Receive the budget adjustments in Document 4 untaken in accordance with the Delegation of Authority By-law 2024-265, as they pertain to capital works; and Authorize staff to perform the necessary financial adjustments as detailed in documents 1 and 2.
- Covering document - Capital Adjustments and Closing of Projects 2023.pdf
- English Report - Capital Adjustments and Closing of Projects 2023.pdf
- Document 1 - Capital Projects Recommended for Closure.pdf
- Document 2 - Budget Adjustments Requiring Council Approval.pdf
- Document 3 - Projects Requiring Council Approval to Remain Open.pdf
- Document 4 - Budget Adjustments Processed under Delegated Authority.pdf
- Document 5 - Transit Reserve Fund Status.pdf
Delegation of Authority – Contracts awarded for the period July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 for Transit Commission
File No. ACS2024-FCS-PRO-0002 - City Wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information
File No. ACS2024-FCS-PRO-0002 - City Wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information
- Covering document - DOA - Contracts for Q1-Q4 2023 for Transit Commission.pdf
- English Report (corrected June 11) DOA - Contracts for Q1-Q4 2023 for Transit Commission.pdf
- Document 1 - Contracts for Q1-Q4 2023 for Transit Commission.pdf
In Camera Items
Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates and Related Remedial Matters
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 and to provide a briefing related to the in camera item with respect to Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates and Related Remedial Matters. 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 City Council’s Procedure By-Law. As such, this matter will not be reported out.
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 and to provide a briefing related to the in camera item with respect to Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates and Related Remedial Matters. 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 City Council’s Procedure By-Law. As such, this matter will not be reported out.
Motion to Adopt Reports
Moved by D. Hill Seconded byJ. Bradley
Moved by D. Hill Seconded byJ. Bradley
Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given
Meet Me on Main Street Marionville 2024
Note: The Darouze/Brown Motion of which Notice was previously given at the 12 June,2024, City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law. Moved by G. Darouze Seconded byD. Brown WHEREAS The Meet Me on Main Street Marionville 2024 is an outdoor street market/networking event where residents in the area can come walk around and enjoy craft breweries, delicious food and live entertainment; and WHEREAS The Meet Me on Main Street Marionville 2024 is to occur on Wednesday, July 3, 2024; and WHEREAS Gregoire Road between Marionville Road and 150 M north of Marionville Road is required to be closed to accommodate the festival and on-street festival set-up; and WHEREAS the on-street festival set-up will commence at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 and the festival will begin operation at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024; and WHEREAS the on-street festival take-down will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 and continue until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. 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 Gregoire Road between Marionville Road and 150 M north of Marionville Road from 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 for the Meet Me on Main Street Marionville 2024, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).
Note: The Darouze/Brown Motion of which Notice was previously given at the 12 June,2024, City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law. Moved by G. Darouze Seconded byD. Brown WHEREAS The Meet Me on Main Street Marionville 2024 is an outdoor street market/networking event where residents in the area can come walk around and enjoy craft breweries, delicious food and live entertainment; and WHEREAS The Meet Me on Main Street Marionville 2024 is to occur on Wednesday, July 3, 2024; and WHEREAS Gregoire Road between Marionville Road and 150 M north of Marionville Road is required to be closed to accommodate the festival and on-street festival set-up; and WHEREAS the on-street festival set-up will commence at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 and the festival will begin operation at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024; and WHEREAS the on-street festival take-down will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 and continue until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. 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 Gregoire Road between Marionville Road and 150 M north of Marionville Road from 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 for the Meet Me on Main Street Marionville 2024, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).
Rat Pest Control
Note: At the 12 June, 2024 meeting of Council, Councillors Johnson and Lo introduced a Notice of Motion pertaining to Rat Pest Control. In accordance with Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law, the Notice of Motion was revised on the 25 June 2024 City Council Draft Agenda and revised again on the Final Agenda. Moved by L. Johnson Seconded byW. Lo WHEREAS the population of rats in the City of Ottawa has increased due to factors like climate change, loss of habitat, and construction; and WHEREAS lethal rat bait poisons can be ineffective due to rats learning what products to avoid; and WHEREAS rat bait can poison other, non-targeted animals like squirrels; and WHEREAS rat bait can cause secondary poisoning through the ingestion of poisoned rats, harming owls, ravens, cats, dogs, foxes, and others; and WHEREAS rats can breed when very young and throughout the year, with females capable of producing litters of up to twelve pups every three weeks. This means that a pair of rats can result in up to 2,000 descendants in one year; and WHEREAS products that reduce rat fertility have been found successful in other cities including San Francisco and Washington, D.C. and are being trialled in New York City, and do not harm non-targeted species; and WHEREAS controlling the rat population through the use of rat fertility reduction can potentially be more effective than traditional rat baiting; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa provide consultation comment through a letter to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, a department of Health Canada, supporting the consideration and further research of humane rat fertility reduction baits and that a copy of this Resolution be provided with such letter; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this Resolution be sent to the federal Minister of Health, Ottawa Members of Parliament, and to all Ontario municipalities via the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Note: At the 12 June, 2024 meeting of Council, Councillors Johnson and Lo introduced a Notice of Motion pertaining to Rat Pest Control. In accordance with Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law, the Notice of Motion was revised on the 25 June 2024 City Council Draft Agenda and revised again on the Final Agenda. Moved by L. Johnson Seconded byW. Lo WHEREAS the population of rats in the City of Ottawa has increased due to factors like climate change, loss of habitat, and construction; and WHEREAS lethal rat bait poisons can be ineffective due to rats learning what products to avoid; and WHEREAS rat bait can poison other, non-targeted animals like squirrels; and WHEREAS rat bait can cause secondary poisoning through the ingestion of poisoned rats, harming owls, ravens, cats, dogs, foxes, and others; and WHEREAS rats can breed when very young and throughout the year, with females capable of producing litters of up to twelve pups every three weeks. This means that a pair of rats can result in up to 2,000 descendants in one year; and WHEREAS products that reduce rat fertility have been found successful in other cities including San Francisco and Washington, D.C. and are being trialled in New York City, and do not harm non-targeted species; and WHEREAS controlling the rat population through the use of rat fertility reduction can potentially be more effective than traditional rat baiting; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa provide consultation comment through a letter to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, a department of Health Canada, supporting the consideration and further research of humane rat fertility reduction baits and that a copy of this Resolution be provided with such letter; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this Resolution be sent to the federal Minister of Health, Ottawa Members of Parliament, and to all Ontario municipalities via the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Demolition Control – 22 Ladouceur Street
Moved by J. Leiper Seconded byA. Troster WHEREAS the building on the parcel of land known as 22 Ladouceur Street is owned by the City of Ottawa, and; WHEREAS the City will be demolishing the building as soon as approvals are in place to allow for the expansion of Armstrong Park in 2025 and; WHEREAS the site is subject to a Demolition Control application and the normal approval process under demolition control could unduly delay the project and restrict meeting the timelines for tendering the project; and WHEREAS, by waiving demolition control approval, the City will not receive $5,339.42 (includes $1,028.00 Legal Fee + HST) which is the fee associated with a demolition control application; and WHEREAS the site would still be subject to a demolition permit; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council waive demolition control approval and associated demolition control fees, to allow the City to proceed directly to seeking a demolition permit for the building on 22 Ladouceur Street.
Moved by J. Leiper Seconded byA. Troster WHEREAS the building on the parcel of land known as 22 Ladouceur Street is owned by the City of Ottawa, and; WHEREAS the City will be demolishing the building as soon as approvals are in place to allow for the expansion of Armstrong Park in 2025 and; WHEREAS the site is subject to a Demolition Control application and the normal approval process under demolition control could unduly delay the project and restrict meeting the timelines for tendering the project; and WHEREAS, by waiving demolition control approval, the City will not receive $5,339.42 (includes $1,028.00 Legal Fee + HST) which is the fee associated with a demolition control application; and WHEREAS the site would still be subject to a demolition permit; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council waive demolition control approval and associated demolition control fees, to allow the City to proceed directly to seeking a demolition permit for the building on 22 Ladouceur Street.
Public Promotion of Dogs-Only Swimming at City-run Wading & Outdoor Pools
Note: The Kitts/Dudas Motion of which Notice was previously given at the 12 June,2024, City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law. Moved by C. Kitts Seconded byL. Dudas WHEREAS allowing dogs to swim in certain city-run wading pools at the end of the day, typically while the pools are being drained and humans are no longer using the pools, has been a popular and well-received initiative that has primarily been shared locally; and WHEREAS Ottawa Public Health has reviewed this activity from a public health perspective and advised on appropriate restrictions; and WHEREAS certain parks have faced opposition to dog-only swimming in the past, and a formalized approach would provide clarity to residents in terms of designated end-of-day opportunities at locations for such activities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to compile and post on Ottawa.ca an official list of wading pools allowing for dog-only swims during the drain period at each site, with information also being posted at each wading offering the service and provided to Councillor’s offices, starting this summer 2024; andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, similar to the City’s current practice at Bearbrook deep water outdoor pool to allow for dog-only swims at the end of the last day of the summer operating season, that same practice be expanded to allow dogs-only swims at all outdoor deep-water pools across the city without reducing services to clients or incurring significant additional costs.
Note: The Kitts/Dudas Motion of which Notice was previously given at the 12 June,2024, City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law. Moved by C. Kitts Seconded byL. Dudas WHEREAS allowing dogs to swim in certain city-run wading pools at the end of the day, typically while the pools are being drained and humans are no longer using the pools, has been a popular and well-received initiative that has primarily been shared locally; and WHEREAS Ottawa Public Health has reviewed this activity from a public health perspective and advised on appropriate restrictions; and WHEREAS certain parks have faced opposition to dog-only swimming in the past, and a formalized approach would provide clarity to residents in terms of designated end-of-day opportunities at locations for such activities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to compile and post on Ottawa.ca an official list of wading pools allowing for dog-only swims during the drain period at each site, with information also being posted at each wading offering the service and provided to Councillor’s offices, starting this summer 2024; andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, similar to the City’s current practice at Bearbrook deep water outdoor pool to allow for dog-only swims at the end of the last day of the summer operating season, that same practice be expanded to allow dogs-only swims at all outdoor deep-water pools across the city without reducing services to clients or incurring significant additional costs.
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Motion to Introduce By-laws
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 to authorize the imposition of special charges on 158 Winther Ave (the "benefitting property")d. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 372 Bamburgh Way (the "benefitting property")e. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1723 Bonaventure Terrace (the "benefitting property")f. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 5792 Osgoode Ridge Rd (the "benefitting property")g. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1114A Normandy Crescent (the "benefitting property")h. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 9 Kalbrook St (the "benefitting property")i. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 363 Clifton Rd (the "benefitting property")j. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 302 Flora St (the "benefitting property")k. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Chemin Mer Bleue Road).l. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at chemin de Montjay Road and chemin de Montrichard Road on Plan 4M-1734 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-3 entitled “A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Ottawa”. n. 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 of the Department of Planning, Development, and Building Services.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 910 March Road. p. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 3095 Palladium Drive. 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 8 Withrow Avenue. r. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1640 and 1660 Carling Avenue. s. 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 3713 Borrisokane, 646, 706 and 714 Expansion Road, 542 and 554 Promontory Place. t. 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 6311, 6339 and 6420 Ottawa Street u. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 3745 St. Joseph Boulevardv. 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 521 Brigatine Avenue.w. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Cobden Road). x. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 73 Rideau Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.y. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 119 Bradford Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
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 to authorize the imposition of special charges on 158 Winther Ave (the "benefitting property")d. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 372 Bamburgh Way (the "benefitting property")e. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1723 Bonaventure Terrace (the "benefitting property")f. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 5792 Osgoode Ridge Rd (the "benefitting property")g. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1114A Normandy Crescent (the "benefitting property")h. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 9 Kalbrook St (the "benefitting property")i. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 363 Clifton Rd (the "benefitting property")j. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 302 Flora St (the "benefitting property")k. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Chemin Mer Bleue Road).l. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at chemin de Montjay Road and chemin de Montrichard Road on Plan 4M-1734 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-3 entitled “A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Ottawa”. n. 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 of the Department of Planning, Development, and Building Services.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 910 March Road. p. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 3095 Palladium Drive. 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 8 Withrow Avenue. r. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1640 and 1660 Carling Avenue. s. 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 3713 Borrisokane, 646, 706 and 714 Expansion Road, 542 and 554 Promontory Place. t. 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 6311, 6339 and 6420 Ottawa Street u. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 3745 St. Joseph Boulevardv. 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 521 Brigatine Avenue.w. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Cobden Road). x. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 73 Rideau Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.y. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 119 Bradford Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
Confirmation By-law
Moved by D. Hill Seconded byJ. Bradley That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 25 June 2024.
Moved by D. Hill Seconded byJ. Bradley That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 25 June 2024.
Inquiries
Adjournment
Moved by D. Hill Seconded byJ. Bradley That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 25 June 2024 be adjourned.
Moved by D. Hill Seconded byJ. Bradley That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 25 June 2024 be adjourned.
