February 12 - 10:00
City Council
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Councillor R. King
Petition received containing physical and electronic portions with the signatures of 931 people requesting that Ottawa City Council adopts an enabling regulatory framework for Renewable Energy Generation Facilities (REGF) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in alignment with the climate emergency, the City’s Official Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement.
Councillors L. Dudas, A. Hubley and C. Curry advised that they would be absent from the City Council meeting of 12 February 2025.
Moved by D. Brown
Seconded byM. Carr
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0016 - Citywide
Report recommendation(s)
That Council receive this report for information.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0013 - Osgoode (20)
Committee recommendation(s)
That Council refuse an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1600 and 1618 Stagecoach, as shown in Document 1.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-BCS-0002 - West-Carleton March (5)
Committee recommendation(s) as amended
That Council consider the development charges complaint in respect of 327 Bayview Drive.
File No. ACS2025-CRM-OCM-0001 - Citywide
Committee recommendation(s) as amended
That Council receive the following status update report, as amended to add Documents 3 and 4, related to the Lansdowne Partnership Plan.
The update from the City Manager outlining the delegated authority exercised from November 10, 2023 to date by the City Manager in consultation with the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer, under the finalized and executed Lansdowne Partnership Plan Legal Agreements.
The updat... (cont)
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0015 - Citywide
Committee recommendation(s)
That Council approve:
That staff prepare an update outlining the economic forecast and potential negative impacts of the ongoing trade war on the City of Ottawa’s procurement exposure and financial positions.
That staff present a plan to ensure the City’s procurement bylaws and processes are sufficiently flexible to support the purchase of local, Canadian and non-American goods and services, wherever possible.
That the Mayo... (cont)
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0014 – River (16)
Committee recommendation(s)
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 16 Anna Avenue and 1160 Carling Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit a day care in the existing detached dwelling and to consider the properties one lot for zoning purposes, as detailed in Document 2.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0005 – City-wide
Committee recommendation(s) as amendedThat Council:
Approve amendments to the Official Plan adding a new Section 4.12 and giving land use policy direction for the siting of Battery Energy Storage Systems, as either a principal or accessory use, as summarized in Document 1; and
Approve amendments to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 adding a definition for Battery Energy Storage System as well as adding provisions for the siting of Battery Energy Storage Syst... (cont)
File No.: ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0002 - Citywide
Committee recommendation(s)
That Council:
Direct staff to bring forward a proposed amendment to By-law 2008-250 that would permit shelter use in all urban zones, consistent with the proposal in the draft comprehensive zoning by-law and Official Plan, at the earliest opportunity; and,
Approve that “shelter” shall have the same definition as that in By-law 2008-250 until such time as that may be amended through a future new comprehensive zoning by-law.
... (cont)
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0020 - Osgoode (20)
Committee Recommendation(s)
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1579 9th Line Road, as shown in Document 1, to prohibit residential development on the retained lands, as detailed in Document 2.
File No. ACS2025-IWS-WL-0004 - Osgoode (20)
Committee Recommendation(s)
That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng. of Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses the subsequent disconnection to the Osgoode Gardens Cedar Acres Municipal Drain, for Council’s consideration prior to Council approving or disapproving the disconnection, under Subsection 65(4) of the Drainage Act.
File No. ACS2025-IWS-WL-0001 - Barrhaven (3); Rideau-Jock (21)
Committee Recommendation(s)
That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng. of Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses the subsequent disconnection of lands within the Thomas Baxter Municipal Drain for Council’s consideration prior to Council making a decision under Subsection 65(4) of the Drainage Act.
File No. ACS2025-IWS-WL-0002 - Riverside South-Findlay Creek (22); Osgoode (20)
Report Recommendation(s)
That the Council adopt the engineer’s report prepared by Robinson Consultants Inc., entitled Engineer’s report amendments to the Thomas Gamble Municipal Drain, and give first and second readings to the By-law attached as Document 3 in accordance with Sections 42 and 45 of the Drainage Act of Ontario.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0012 – Kanata South (23)
Committee recommendation(s)
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 225 Cope Drive and 166 Shelleright Street, as shown in Document 1, to revise the site-specific zoning exception to reduce the corner side yard setback for detached dwellings from 4.5 metres to 3 metres and to remove the site-specific exception requiring the minimum parking space length for a townhouse to be 5.5 metres, as detailed in Document 2.
To be considered In Camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsections 13(1)(d), labour relations and employee negotiations, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. 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 .
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 Ci... (cont)
To be considered in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(a) “the security of the property of the City” Reporting Out Date: Not to be Reported Out.
That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
Moved by D. Brown
Seconded byM. Carr
Moved by G. Gower
Seconded byD. Hill
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA); and
WHEREAS CUTA is comprised of municipal elected officials from across Canada and provides a venue for discussion and the promotion of public transportation among municipal decision-makers, and serves as a forum to share knowledge, insights, and experience, and help identify new and prevailing issues of interest to the sector and aid in addressing them; and
WHEREAS C... (cont)
Notice of Intent from the Auditor General to submit the Annual Report at the Council meeting of February 26, 2025.
Moved by D. Brown
Seconded byM. Carr
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. 2025-33 and By-law No. 50 of 2000 respecting the procurement of goods, services and construction for the City of Ottawa to remedy technical anomalies and correct minor and clerical errors.b. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-17 to appoint certain Inspectors, Property S... (cont)
Moved by D. Brown
Seconded byM. Carr
That the following by-law be read and passed:
To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 12 February 2025.
Moved by D. Brown
Seconded byM. Carr
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 12 February 2025 be adjourned.
Agenda
