THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY
OF
OTTAWA-CARLETON
COUNCIL MINUTES
The Council of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton met at Haydon Hall, Regional Headquarters, 111 Lisgar Street, Ottawa on Wednesday, February 14, 1996 at 1:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 1:37 p.m. and opened in prayer.
The Regional Chair, Peter D. Clark, presided.
ALL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Council meeting of 13 December 1995, the Special Council meeting of 15 December 1995 and the Special council meetings of 10 January 1996 and 24 January 1996 were confirmed.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ARISING FROM PRIOR MEETINGS
OF COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES
No declarations of interest were filed.
COMMUNICATIONS*
A. The Honourable Al Palladini Minister of Transportation responding to Council's recommendations on the use of Photo Radar. He advises that the government is not supportive of the use of photo radar because they target the registered owner of the vehicle rather than the driver of the vehicle at the time of the offense. The new comprehensive Road Safety Plan will focus on truck safety, increased enforcement and impaired driving. (Item 3 of Transportation Committee Report 15, approved by Council on 25 October 1995, refers.)
B. Snezana Vukelic, Resolutions/Information Officer, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, (AMO) acknowledging receipt of the Region's recommendations on the use of Photo Radar. AMO has adopted a similar resolution with respect to photo Radar at the 1995 AMO Annual Conference.
C. The Honourable Diane Marleau, Minister of Health, advising that with respect to the Supreme Court of Canada's decision concerning the Tobacco Products Control Act (Tobacco Advertising) may infringe upon the right of freedom of expression under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Health Canada officials are analyzing the implications and are examining legislative options to address the issues created by the ruling. (Item 2 of Community Services Committee Report No. 13, approved by Council on 25 October 1995, refers.)
D. The Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, acknowledging receipt of Council's approval of the Community Services Committee recommendation to restore federal and provincial tobacco taxes to the pre-February 1994 levels. (Community Services Committee Report No. 12 - Public Consultation Re: Tobacco Sales to Minors, approved by Council on 27 September 1995, refers.)
E. The Honourable Brenda Elliott, Minister of Environment and Energy, informing Council that the Government of Ontario is converting its future funding of capital projects from a system of loan-based financing to a grant-based program. This will apply to loans under the Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) which the province has agreed to provide funding for principal and interest payments. Staff from the Ontario Clean Water Agency will communicate with municipalities to ensure a smooth transition from loans-based to grants-based financing.
F. Mrs. Evelyn Stettner, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Waterloo, advising that its Council approved a resolution to inform the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs that it supports the continuance of the agricultural resources protection policies as provided for in Goal 'D' of the Comprehensive Set of Policy Statements. A copy of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo's discussion paper is on file.
G. Fraser Mowat, North Bay Regional Office, TransCanada Pipelines, advising they are considering constructing additional facilities in the Region's area in 1997 or later. A brochure has been enclosed which indicates the general location of the proposed facilities expansion presently under consideration. Other construction or pipeline maintenance activities may be conducted in the near future. This work has already been reviewed and approved by the National Energy Board and is not a part of the new facilities outlined in the brochure. (On file in the Corporate Resource Centre, Heritage Building.)
H. Michael J. Smither, Editor/Publisher, Municipal World Inc. expressing sincere appreciation to the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton for the very important contribution made to the Municipal World Conflict of Interest Advisory Team by Mr. Rick O'Connor, Solicitor for the Region. Specifically, Mr. O'Connor's extraordinary depth of his insight, has been of immense value and will be of significant benefit to both the electors and elected members of local government throughout Ontario.
I. Jill Bowerman, Special Assistant Correspondence, Office of the Prime Minister, acknowledging receipt of Council's motion with respect to the future financing of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. This correspondence has been forwarded to the Honourable Michel Dupuy, Minister of Canadian Heritage.
J. Jeanne Marsolais, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, CBC, thanking Council for its interest and support concerning the proposed cuts to the CBC budget. The Corporation is committed to doing its utmost to continue to provide its listeners and viewers with distinctively Canadian radio and television programming.
K. Mr. Frank Ling, Chair, National Capital Dragon Boat Race Festival, on behalf of the organizing committee, thanking Regional Council for its support of the 1995 Dragon Boat Race. He advises July 6, 1996 is the tentative date for the 1996 festival and looks forward to the Region's continued support in this cultural and sporting event.
L. J.A. Murray, Clerk-Administrator, the Corporation of the County of Huron, forwarding a copy of their letter to the Minister of Health with a resolution endorsed by its Council in response to a report on a Review of Funding and long Term Care Staffing Requirements.
M. The Honourable Ronald A. Irwin, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, forwarding the results of the Nunavut Capital Public Vote. He advises 79% of the electorate participated in the vote which saw Iqualuit receive the support of 60% of voters while Rankin Inlet received 40%.
N. Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) forwarding three Municipal Alerts outlining the following information:
O. Mr. James Knight, Executive Director, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, acknowledging receipt of Council's resolution with respect to the National Task Force On the Change Process Arising from the Quebec Referendum. FCM has decided to examine ways in which Canadian unity could be built into arrangements for the 1996 Annual Conference to be held in Calgary, Alberta from May 31 to June 3.
Correspondence also received from the City of Ottawa advising this matter has been referred to the Policy, Priorities and Budgeting Committee and there was no further action taken by the Committee. The Village of Rockcliffe Park has adopted a resolution in support of Regional Council's resolution to create a National Task Force.
P. The Honourable David Anderson, Minister of National Revenue forwarding further information with respect to the Canada/United States of America Accord on Our Shared Border. He has forwarded a copy of an action plan which has been prepared for the heads of the two governments and sets out the accomplishments and future objectives for each Accord initiative.
Q. John Les, President of FCM, advising the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton will be hosting the 60th Annual Conference of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities June 6 - 9, 1997. The City of Calgary is hosting the 59th Conference in 1996.
R. Jim Wilson, Minister of Health, acknowledging receipt of Council's report on Home Care Program Expenditure Control Initiatives. He has forwarded the Region's report to Mr. D. Scott Campbell, Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Population Health and Community Services for his review and response. (Community Services Committee Report No. 16, approved by Council on 22 November 1995, refers.)
S. Marcel Beaudry, Chairman, National Capital Commission responding to the Region's request for the Commission to extend the review period, for the Environmental Evaluation for the Greenbelt Master Plan, to allow for public comments. Mr. Beaudry advises the Commission has extended the review period to February 29, 1996.
T. Rosemary Brown, P.C. Chief Commissioner, Ontario Human Rights Commission expressing gratitude for the Region's acknowledgement of Human Rights Day and the 47th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
U. The Great Canadian Theatre Company expressing thanks for allowing their voice to be heard in the budget process and dealing fairly and professionally with their concerns.
V. Michele Giroux, Clerk, City of Gloucester advising that its Council supports the circulated draft Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 57, to provide for limited municipal water service extension to the Carlsbad Springs area. NOTE: Item 1 of Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 24 on today's Agenda, refers.
W. Andy Mele, CUPE National Representative, writing in support of Laidlaw's bid for Regional Waste and Recycling contracts and urging Members of Regional Council to support the Laidlaw bid and keep 176 workers employed in Ottawa-Carleton..
X. John Les, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) forwarding a Report On The State Of Canada's Municipal Infrastructure In Canada, which identifies a need for further infrastructure investment. He urges all Heads of Council to write to the Prime Minister on the governments new Job Strategy Committee to persuade them to extend the national infrastructure program.
Y. Pierre Pagé, Clerk, City of Ottawa, forwarding a resolution adopted by its Council with respect to the review of the Regional Official Plan. The City of Ottawa supports intensification of the urban area inside the Greenbelt and urges Regional Council to continue with the review of the Official Plan.
Z. The Honourable Donald S. Macdonald, Ministry of Environment and Energy, responding to Council's resolution regarding the Advisory Committee on Competition in Ontario's Electricity System's public meetings. He advises that official hearings are not being held, however public meetings will supplement information being compiled.
* COMMUNICATIONS HELD ON FILE WITH THE REGIONAL CLERK.
REGRETS
The following members of Council advising that they will be absent from Council and Committee meetings during the dates indicated:
Councillor B. McGarry February 1, 1996
Councillor J. Legendre February 14, 1996
RECONSIDERATIONS
MOTION NO. 83
A. Moved by Councillor M. Meilleur
Seconded by Councillor A. Munter
RESOLVED THAT Council reconsider Community Services Committee Report No. 18 - Canadian Mothercraft of Ottawa-Carleton Funding Request.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 18
1. CANADIAN MOTHERCRAFT OF OTTAWA-CARLETON FUNDING REQUEST
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED
That a one time grant of $20,000 be awarded to the Canadian Mothercraft of Ottawa-Carleton out of 1995 projected surpluses.
Motion No. 83 was put to Council and "LOST" pursuant to Subsection 58(6) of the Procedure By-law on a division of 9 yeas to 7 nays as follows:
NAYS: Councillors Stewart, Hill, Hume, Pratt, Kreling, Beamish and Chair Clark...7
YEAS: Councillors Cantin, Cullen, Meilleur, Holmes, Loney, McGarry, Bellemare, Munter and van den Ham...9
MOTION NO. 84
B. Moved by Councillor D. Holmes
Seconded by Councillor M. Meilleur
RESOLVED THAT Council reconsider Motion No. 350.
MOTION NO. 350
Moved by Councillor D. Holmes
Seconded by Councillor M. Meilleur
RESOLVED THAT Recommendation 1 of Item 1 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 22 be amended by substituting the staff recommendation for the committee recommendation.
Motion No. 84 was put to council and "LOST" pursuant to Subsection 58(6) of the Procedure By-law on a division of 10 nays to 8 yeas as follows:
NAYS: Councillors Stewart, Hill, Hume, Hunter, Pratt, Kreling, McGarry, Beamish, Bellemare and van den Ham...10
YEAS: Councillors Cantin, Cullen, Meilleur, Davis, Holmes, Loney, Munter and Chair Clark...8
Following disposition of reconsideration of Motion No. 350, Council proceeded to consider item 1 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 22 - Guidelines for Festival Plaza as amended by Motion Nos. 348 and 349.
CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 22
1. GUIDELINES FOR FESTIVAL PLAZA
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council approve:
1. The guidelines for use of the Festival Plaza be amended by removing the exemption from rental costs for non-profit and government groups.
2. The guidelines for use of Festival Plaza (Annex A), as amended by Recommendation No. 1.
MOTION NO. 348
Moved by Councillor A. Loney
Seconded by Councillor R. van den Ham
RESOLVED THAT Item 1 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 22, the Guidelines for Festival Plaza Report dated October 23, 1995, Terms and Conditions, Item 5 which reads "Provide a certificate of liability insurance coverage with the RMOC as additional insured to a limit of $2 million", BE AMENDED TO READ: "Provide a certificate of comprehensive liability insurance coverage with the RMOC as additional insured to a minimum limit of $2 million dollars per occurrence."
"CARRIED"
MOTION NO. 349
Moved by Councillor J. Legendre
Seconded by Councillor B. McGarry
RESOLVED THAT Item 1 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 22 be amended so that the number of priority categories for allocation purposes be changed from 3 to 4 and that priority 3 and priority 4 categories be merged into one.
"CARRIED"
MOTION NO. 85
Moved by Councillor D. Holmes
Seconded by Councillor M. Meilleur
RESOLVED THAT Recommendation 1 of Item 1 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 22 be amended to read that non-profit groups be charged $1.00.
The Acting Chair, David Pratt, ruled Motion No. 85 out of order.
MOTION NO. 86
Moved by Councillor A. Cullen
Seconded by Councillor A. Loney
RESOLVED THAT Recommendation 1 of Item 1 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 22 be amended to read that non-profit groups be charged $50.00 to use Festival Plaza.
"LOST" on a division of 10 nays to 8 yeas as follows:
NAYS: Councillors Stewart, Cantin, Hume, Hunter, Pratt, Kreling, McGarry, Beamish, Bellemare and van den Ham...10
YEAS: Councillors Hill, Cullen, Meilleur, Davis, Holmes, Loney, Munter and Chair Clark...8
MOTION NO. 87
Moved by Councillor D. Holmes
Seconded by Councillor M. Meilleur
RESOLVED THAT Recommendation 1 of Item 1 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 22 be amended to read that non-profit groups pay $100.00 per day for Festival Plaza.
"LOST" on a division of 11 nays to 7 yeas as follows:
NAYS: Councillors Stewart, Hill, Cantin, Hume, Hunter, Pratt, Kreling, McGarry, Beamish, Bellemare and van den Ham...11
YEAS: Councillors Cullen, Meilleur, Davis, Holmes, Loney, Munter and Chair Clark...7
At the request of Council, Item 1 of the Committee Recommendation was divided.
Recommendation 1 was then put to Council and "CARRIED" on a division of 10 yeas to 7 yeas as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Stewart, Hill, Cantin, Hume, Hunter, Kreling, McGarry, Beamish, Bellemare and van den Ham...10
NAYS: Councillors Cullen, Meilleur, Davis, Holmes, Loney, Munter and Chair Clark...7
Recommendation No. 2 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 22 was then put to Council and "CARRIED" with Councillors Cullen, Loney, Davis, Holmes, Meilleur and Munter dissenting.
MOTION NO. 88
C. Moved by Councillor D. Holmes
Seconded by Councillor M. Meilleur
RESOLVED THAT Council reconsider the Art in Public Spaces Budget - Regional Clerk's Capital Budget (Motion No. 52).
"CARRIED" on a division of 12 yeas to 5 nays as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Stewart, Cantin, Cullen, Meilleur, Davis, Holmes, Loney, McGarry, Bellemare, Munter, van den Ham and Chair Clark...12
NAYS: Councillors Hill, Hume, Pratt, Kreling and Beamish...5
MOTION NO. 52
Moved by Councillor B. Hill
Seconded by Councillor D. Beamish
RESOLVED THAT the allocation for Art in Public Spaces be deleted ($161,000).
MOTION NO. 89
Moved by Councillor A. Loney
Seconded by Councillor M. Meilleur
RESOLVED THAT Motion No. 52 be amended so that the Art in Public Spaces Program be set at $61,000.
"CARRIED" on a division of 11 yeas to 6 nays as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Cantin, Cullen, Meilleur, Davis, Holmes, Loney, McGarry, Bellemare, Munter, van den Ham and Chair Clark...11
NAYS: Councillors Stewart, Hill, Hume, Pratt, Kreling and Beamish...6
MOTION NO. 90
Moved by Councillor M. Bellemare
Seconded by Councillor D. Beamish
RESOLVED THAT Community Services Committee Report Nos. 20, 21 and 22; Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report Nos. 25 and 26; Planning and Environment Committee Report Nos. 21, 23, 24 and 25 and Transportation Committee Report Nos. 21 and 22 be received and considered and that the Rules of Procedure be suspended in order that Council may consider Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 26.
"CARRIED"
(COMMITTEE REPORTS BEGIN AT PAGE 307)
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 20
1. RMOC RESPONSE TO THE DISTRICT HEALTH COUNCIL HEALTH SERVICES RECONFIGURATION PROJECT
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. That Regional Council support the proposal of the Reconfiguration Project of the District Health Council to maintain the level of care in this region by investing a portion of the savings from reconfiguration into community care and prevention.
2. Given that the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton provides health promotion and community care services, that the Region work with the District Health Council to develop a reallocation and investment strategy which minimizes the negative impact of bed closures and enhances the health of citizens of Ottawa-Carleton.
"CARRIED"
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 21
*1. TOBACCO ADVERTISING
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
1. That Regional Council:
a) Support the Federal Government's tobacco control legislation as proposed in "Tobacco Control: A Blueprint to Protect the Health of Canadians" and that this report constitute Council's response to the proposals.
b) Defer the implementation of a policy, the intent of which is to prohibit all tobacco advertising as well as lifestyle ads by tobacco companies or their "shell" companies on Regional properties, in deference to the new proposed federal legislation, as set out in "Tobacco Control: A Blueprint to Protect the Health of Canadians".
c) Recommend to the Minister of Health that federal tax on tobacco industry profits be instituted to be used for arts, cultural and sports funding.
d) Recommend that the document "Tobacco Control: A Blueprint to Protect the Health of Canadians" include the provision that arts, cultural and sports organizations which receive tobacco sponsorship shall only recognize said sponsorship with "tombstone" advertising in their publications.
e) Establish a working group made up of representatives from the RMOC Arts Committee , the RMOC Legal Department, the Manager, Arts Program, the, representatives of the festival network and RMOC funded arts groups to investigate and develop new sources of funding for arts and cultural needs.
"CARRIED"
*NOTE: RECOMMENDATION 1 WAS APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON 25 JANUARY 1996.
2. WHEREAS Regional Government, in partnership with other public health authorities, has promoted policies to reduce disease, disability, and mortality associated with tobacco smoking, both to save lives and reduce health care costs;
WHEREAS each year in Ottawa-Carleton some 1,500 adolescents start smoking;
WHEREAS 85% of all smokers started smoking by age 16;
WHEREAS in 1992 Regional Council set tobacco use targets for Ottawa-Carleton, including no sales to minors by 1995;
WHEREAS in 1994 the Ontario Government adopted the Tobacco Control Act, making illegal the sale of tobacco products to anyone under age 19 (with fines up to $2,000 a person, $5,000 a corporation) for offenders; repeat offenders are automatically prohibited from selling tobacco, and face fines up to $50,000 a person, $75,000 a corporation;
WHEREAS a study recently conducted for Health Canada shows that in Ottawa, 59.9% of retailers contacted (302 stores including gas bars, convenience and grocery stores) are willing to sell tobacco products to minors between age 15 and 17:
BE IT RESOLVED that staff join forces with local licensing authorities to charge clerks and companies for non-compliance with the provisions of the Tobacco Control Act.
MOTION NO. 91
Moved by Councillor A. Cullen
Seconded by Councillor B. McGarry
RESOLVED THAT Recommendation 2 of the Tobacco Advertising report be amended by adding "and police" after "local licensing authorities" in the last paragraph.
"CARRIED" on a division of 11 yeas to 6 nays as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Cantin, Cullen, Hume, Meilleur, Davis, Holmes, Loney, McGarry, Beamish, Bellemare and Munter...11
NAYS: Councillors Stewart, Hill, Hunter, Pratt, Kreling and Chair Clark...6
Recommendation 2 of Community Services Committee 21, as amended by Motion No. 91 was then put to Council and "CARRIED" on a division of 13 yeas to 5 nays as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Stewart, Hill, Cantin, Cullen, Hume, Meilleur, Davis, Kreling, Holmes, McGarry, Beamish, Bellemare and Munter...13
NAYS: Councillors Hunter, Pratt, Loney, van den Ham and Chair Clark...5
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 22
1. INFORMATION ON COMMUNITY CARE ACCESS CENTRES
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED
WHEREAS the provincial government has announced its intention to create "Community Care Access Centres" to simplify access, reduce duplication and improve care in the long-term care system; and
WHEREAS this proposal includes a plan to set up a five to seven-person elected board to administer these access centres; and
WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton already administers one of the key services (homecare) that would be run by this new body and covers the same geographical area; and
WHEREAS the provincial government has announced it will incur additional costs by negotiating agreements with regional governments and public health units to finance the transition costs of transferring homecare from them to the new CCAC's.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa-Carleton Regional Council endorses the government's goal of cutting duplication and streamlining the long-term care services; and
FURTHER THAT Council views as needless duplication and does not support the creation of a new, special-purpose body to co-ordinate long-term care services; and
FURTHER THAT Council recommends that, instead of creating a new organization, the government assign the co-ordination function to Ottawa-Carleton regional government, since the Region already administers homecare, covers the same geographical area as the proposed CCAC and is democratically accountable to the community; and
FURTHER THAT the government also investigate the possibility of other regional governments and boards of health in Ontario fulfilling this function, where it is appropriate; and
FURTHER THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Health, all local MPP's, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the regional section of AMO, the Association of Local Ontario Health Agencies, the Ontario Home Care Programs Associations, other regional governments and Boards of Health.
"CARRIED"
CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 25
1. WATER DIVISION
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CONTRACT NO. CW-5257 - CONTRACT AWARD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the purchase, installation and configuration of a maintenance management system from ITX Technologies Inc., (Cambridge), Ontario, for a contract provision of $430,912.
"CARRIED"
2. ROBERT O. PICKARD ENVIRONMENTAL CENTRE
INDUSTRIAL WASTE DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CONTRACT NO. CS-5841 - CONTRACT AWARD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the purchase, installation and configuration of an industrial waste data management system from Automated Compliance Systems, Inc., Bridgewater, New Jersey, USA for a total contract provision of $71,262.
"CARRIED"
3. ROBERT O. PICKARD ENVIRONMENTAL CENTRE
BIOSOLIDS HAULING CONTRACT NO. CS-6001
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the award of Contract No. CS-6001 for hauling of biosolids to Vanson Construction Ltd, Gloucester for a total contract provision of $241,981.
"CARRIED"
4. RIDEAU RIVER NUMERICAL MODEL
CONTRACT NO: CC-5837
CONTRACT AWARD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the award of Contract No. CC-5837 to the National Research Council, Ottawa, to undertake the development of a water quality predictive model for Mooney's Bay for a contract provision of $88,066, of which $48,150 will be recovered from the Cities of Ottawa, Nepean and Gloucester.
"CARRIED"
5. GRANULAR BACKFILL/COARSE AGGREGATE
TENDER 0750-00QQ-T1/95 - TENDER AWARD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the award of tender 0750-00QQ-T1/95 for the supply and delivery of granular backfill and coarse aggregate material to R.W. Tomlinson Limited, Gloucester, from the date of award to May 31, 1997 in the amount of $271,347.00 based on estimated quantities.
"CARRIED"
6. WATER METERS
TENDER 0890-44-T1/96 - TENDER AWARD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the award of tender 0890-44-T1/96 for the supply of large and small Water Meters to Schlumberger Industries Canada Limited, Mississauga, Ontario, in the amount of $134,253.53 (based on estimated quantities), and to RGE Measurement Inc., Navan, Ontario, for the supply of Fire Service Meter Assemblies and Strainers in the amount of $27,387.25, (based on estimated quantities) for the period of January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996.
"CARRIED"
7. SUPPLY OF HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID
EXTENSION OF TENDER M.007-130-T1/94
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the second extension of Tender M.007-130-T1/94 for the supply of Hydrofluosilicic Acid (Fluoride) to Min-Chem Canada Inc., (Oakville), for a contract period from February 1, 1996 to January 31, 1997, for a total contract provision of $178,820.97.
"CARRIED"
8. M67 HYDRANT CONVERSION KITS
TENDER 0340-60-T1/95 - TENDER AWARD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the award of tender 0340-60-T1/95 for the supply and delivery of M67 Hydrant Conversion Kits submitted by EMCO Supply, Ottawa, Ontario, from the date of award to December 31 1996, at the unit price of $175, based on estimated quantities, for a total contract provision of $100,625, including all applicable taxes.
"CARRIED"
9. SUPPLY OF QUICKLIME
EXTENSION OF TENDER M.007-050-T1/94
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the second extension of Tender M.007-050-T1/94 for the supply of quicklime to Graybec Calc Inc., Boucherville (Quebec), for a contract period from February 1, 1996 to January 31, 1997, for a total contract provision of $224,818.98.
"CARRIED"
10. COLD MIX ASPHALT
TENDER 0745-14AA-T1/96 - TENDER AWARD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the award of tender 0745-14AA-T1/96 for the supply and delivery of cold mix asphalt to Beaver Road Builders, Ottawa, Ontario, from the date of award to December 31, 1996, at a unit price of $32.45 per metric tonne, based on estimated quantities, for a total contract provision of $55,472.25.
"CARRIED"
11. LAURIER AVENUE (REGIONAL ROAD 48)
CONSULTANT APPOINTMENT - SCOPE CHANGE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the extension of the appointment for design services from DS-Lea Associates Ltd., Ottawa, in the estimated amount of $190,000 for changes in the scope of work for the design of Laurier Avenue, from Nicholas Street to Charlotte Street, for a total contract provision of $650,000.
"CARRIED" with Councillors Hill and Hunter dissenting.
12. CYCLING FACILITIES ON PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE
CONTRACT 94-550, CONTRACT VARIATION
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve a scope change to Contract 94-550, Construction of Cycling Facilities on Prince of Wales Drive, in the amount of $44,629.70, for a revised total contract provision of $432,797.88.
"CARRIED" with Councillor Hill dissenting.
13. INFORMATION HIGHWAY - RESPONSE TO INQUIRY NO. C&E-5
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
"RECEIVED"
14. CASH INVESTMENTS AND LOANS RECEIVABLE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
"RECEIVED"
15. TEMPORARY BORROWING BY-LAW FOR 1996 CURRENT OPERATIONS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the enactment of a by-law authorizing temporary borrowings for current purposes for the year 1996 in accordance with existing legislation.
"CARRIED"
16. TRAINING APPOINTMENT
1996 MICROCOMPUTER COURSES
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the appointment of Nexus Training Brokers, Inc. of Ottawa, Ontario to provide microcomputer training services for 1996 for the following software products:
- Intro to PC's, Windows 3.11, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, MS-FoxPro, OrgPlus for Windows, at a per diem rate of $390;
- MS-Project at a per diem rate of $650;
- Specialized workshops, MS-Mail and Schedule+ at a 1/2 day rate of $234.
These costs include training material. The total estimated expenditure for the training is $55,000 (including GST).
"CARRIED"
17. PROPOSED WATERPARK WITHIN CARLINGTON PARK
RESPONSE TO INQUIRY NO. C&E-6
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
"RECEIVED"
18. APPLICATION FOR A COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF ELECTION
CAMPAIGN FINANCES OF COUNCILLOR PETER HUME
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council consider the enclosed request for a compliance audit of the election finances for the 1994 election campaign of Councillor Peter Hume in Ward R18.
MOTION NO. 92
Moved by Councillor A. Loney
Seconded by Councillor G. Hunter
RESOLVED THAT with reference to Item 18 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 25, Council deny the request for a compliance audit of election finances for the 1994 election campaign of Councillor Peter Hume.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Councillor Peter Hume declared an Interest on Item 18 (and Motion No. 92) of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 25, as the matter relates to an application for a compliance audit of election campaign finances for the said Councillor.
Councillor Hume vacated his seat and did not take part in the discussion or vote on this item.
Motion No. 92 was then put to Council and "CARRIED"
*19. AREA CONSERVATION AUTHORITY APPOINTMENTS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve:
1. the nominations for appointments to the three area conservation authorities as outlined in the attached report, for the term 1 January 1996 to 31 December 1998; and,
2. that the RMOC request the addition of one more Regional Representative to the South Nation River Conservation Authority (SNRCA) beginning with the next term of appointments.
"CARRIED"
*NOTE: ITEM 19 WAS "APPROVED" BY COUNCIL ON 25 JANUARY 1996.
20. RMOC REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF THE
OTTAWA LIFE SCIENCES COUNCIL (OLSC)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council approve:
1. that one member of Council serve as an RMOC representative on the Ottawa Life Sciences Council Board; and,
2. that Councillor Herb Kreling be appointed as the RMOC representative on the Ottawa Life Sciences Council Board.
"CARRIED"
CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 26
1. REPORT FROM THE CAO ON THE REGIONAL CHAIRS' OF ONTARIO
PAPER "IN PURSUIT OF BETTER GOVERNMENT" AS PER MOTION
FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF 22 NOV 95
OTTAWA-CARLETON GOVERNANCE REVIEW
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council:
1. Concur with the general direction for local government report in Ontario, articulated in the Region Chairs' report entitled, "In Pursuit of Better Government".
2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to review potential area municipal service amalgamations and opportunities for further realignment of services in Ottawa-Carleton.
3. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to arrange a briefing session on governance issues, including the proposed recommendations made by the Ottawa-Carleton Mayors' Forum in their presentation to Committee on 6 February 1996.
MOTION NO. 93
Moved by Councillor P. Hume
Seconded by Councillor A. Munter
RESOLVED THAT Item 1 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 26 be amended by substituting Recommendations 1, 2 and 3 with the following:
1) Regional Council direct the CAO to review all aspects of municipal service delivery with the goal of identifying opportunities for cost savings through service realignment both between the Region, municipalities and Special Purpose Bodies; and
2) that these opportunities be brought to Committee and Council as opportunities present themselves; and
3) that the CAO consult with other interested parties as appropriate.
"CARRIED"
Item 1 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 26, as amended by Motion No. 93 was then put to Council and "CARRIED" with Councillors McGarry and Meilleur dissenting.
2. NEPEAN COLLECTOR SEWER
SEWER AND MANHOLE MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT NO. CS-6002 - CONTRACT AWARD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the award of the contract to the firm of Sewer-Matic Drain Service Limited (Gloucester) for the Sewer and Manhole Maintenance of the Nepean Collector Sewer for a total contract provision of $652,518.
"CARRIED"
3. SUPPLY OF FERRIC CHLORIDE
CONTRACT AWARD - CONTRACT NO. CS-6801
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the award of a sole source contract for the supply of Ferric chloride at the Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre to Eaglebrook Inc. of Canada, Mississauga, for a total contract provision of $263,707 for the period of February 1, 1996 to June 30, 1996.
"CARRIED"
4. 1996, 1997 AND 1998 ANNUAL MONITORING AND OPERATING PROGRAM
TRAIL ROAD LANDFILL SITE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve:
1. The award of the proposal from Golder Associates Ltd., Ottawa to provide the monitoring and reporting services as required in the conditions of the Certificates of Approval for the Trail Road and Nepean Landfill Sites in the amount of $247,813.11.
2. The appointment of Golder Associates Ltd., Ottawa for the years 1996, 1997 and 1998 for the Annual Monitoring and Operating Program pending an annual performance and budget review with the consultant. The estimated cost for 1997 is $238,775.89 and for 1998 is $241,370.64. The budget for the three year program is provided in their proposal.
"CARRIED" with Councillor Hill dissenting.
5. TENDER 0070-17-T1/95
TWO STEP VANS - CONTRACT AWARD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the award of Tender 0070-17-T1/95 - for the purchase of one 16,000 GVC Diesel Step van to Ottawa Truck Centre, Ottawa for a total contract provision of $93,752.60.
"CARRIED"
6. CASH INVESTMENTS AND LOANS RECEIVABLE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
"RECEIVED"
7. SECURITY BOND SECTION 92(3)
MUNICIPAL ACT R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.45
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
"RECEIVED"
8. 1996 MILL RATES, REGIONAL LEVY REQUISITIONS AND DUE DATES
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve the following recommendations:
1. 1996 Mill Rates and corresponding Area Municipality requisitions for Regional purposes as detailed on Annexes A through D;
3. Preparation and submission to Regional Council of the necessary by-laws for enactment.
"CARRIED"
9. ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF CARP AIRPORT
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council approve the following:
MOTION NO. 94
Moved by Councillor D. Beamish
Seconded by Councillor G. Hunter
RESOLVED THAT Item 9 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 26 - Acquisition and Improvement of Carp Airport be Deferred until Council has received a full briefing on the issue.
"LOST" on a division of 14 nays to 3 yeas as follows:
NAYS: Councillors Stewart, Hill, Cantin, Meilleur, Davis, Pratt, Kreling, Holmes, Loney, McGarry, Bellemare, Munter, van den Ham and Chair Clark...14
YEAS: Councillors Cullen, Hunter and Beamish...3
MOTION NO. 95
Moved by Councillor B. Hill
Seconded by Councillor R. van den Ham
RESOLVED THAT Recommendation 4 of Corporate Services and Economic Committee Report 26, Item 9 be deleted and the following substituted:
4. That financial assistance in the amount of $40,000 be transferred from the general provision for unforeseen to provide the 1996 operating requirements for the Carp Airport.
"CARRIED" with Councillor Hunter dissenting.
Item 9 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 26, as amended by Motion No. 95 was then put to Council and "CARRIED" with Councillors Beamish and Hunter dissenting.
10. TENTH LINE ROAD/ST. JOSEPH BLVD. RECONSTRUCTION
PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND SALE
OWNER: TOWNSHIP OF CUMBERLAND
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve the acquisition of 7.45 ha ( 18.42 acres) of vacant land from the Township of Cumberland as part of the requirements for the 10th Line Road/St. Joseph Blvd. reconstruction, for a consideration of $510,563. The requirements and compensation are set out in "Annex A" attached. The lands are shown on "Annex B" attached.
2. Declare as surplus to Regional needs, approximately 1.10 ha
( 2.72 acres ) of vacant land owned by the Region to be transferred to the Township. The requirements are set out in "Annex A" attached. The lands are shown on "Annex B" attached.
3. Approve the sale of 1.10 ha ( 2.72 acres ) of vacant land to the Township of Cumberland for road purposes for a consideration of $813,486. The requirements and compensation are set out in "Annex A" attached. The lands are shown on "Annex B" attached.
4. Authorize staff to begin the necessary steps to identify the extent of potential surplus land associated with this project and work together with the Township of Cumberland on a development and disposal scenario.
"CARRIED" with Councillor Hill dissenting.
11. SURPLUS PROPERTY: CLYDE/MERIVALE LANDS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Declare 90.17 acres of vacant land surplus to the needs of the Corporation, and;
2. Authorize staff to develop a strategy for marketing and/or disposing of the asset.
"CARRIED" with Councillor Beamish dissenting.
12. ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO (AMO):
APPOINTMENTS TO STANDING COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the candidacy of Councillor Wendy Stewart as a Regional Section representative to AMO's Environment and Planning Standing Committee, and Councillor Alex Cullen as a Regional Section representative to the Fiscal and Labour Policy Standing Committee.
"CARRIED"
13. RESPONSE TO INQUIRY NO. C&E-4 - CORPORATE SERVICES AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, 3 OCT 95
TOURISM PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT LEVY
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
"RECEIVED"
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 21
1. MONITORING OF OPERATIONAL REVIEW OF THE REGIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THE COORDINATION OF WORK PLANS OF THE REGIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THE WOMEN'S ACTION CENTRE TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
"RECEIVED"
2. FERNLEA FLOWERS LIMITED'S APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL FOR A WASTE DERIVED FUEL SITE,
5149 RIVER ROAD, CITY OF GLOUCESTER
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council grant a consent in accordance with Section 151 of the Regional Municipalities Act to Fernlea Flowers Limited to operate a Waste Derived Fuel Site at 5149 River Road Gloucester, Ontario on the following conditions:
a) that Fernlea Flowers Limited is issued a Certificate of Approval from the Ministry for Environment and Energy for the Waste Derived Fuel Site,
b) that the facility is operated in accordance with the Certificate of Approval and
c) that the consent shall terminate immediately on the revocation of the Certificate of Approval or the cessation of the operation of the Waste Derived Fuel Site.
"CARRIED"
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 23
SECOND CALL FOR PROPOSALS - COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT GRANTS PROGRAM (CEPGP)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the allocation of funds for the second round of CEPGP project proposals as outlined in Annex A.
"CARRIED"
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 24
1. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER DRAFT REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 57 - PROPOSED CARLSBAD SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY PROJECT AND SCHEDULE "B", CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER PROJECTS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
1. Having held a public meeting, that Planning and Environment Committee recommend that Council approve Regional Official Plan Amendment 57, attached as Annex A to this report, as amended;
2. That Planning and Environment Committee and Council endorse the "trickle-feed" concept as an approved alternative standard system and that the service area be as shown in Annex B, as amended;
3. That Planning and Environment Committee and Council direct staff to proceed with the necessary bylaws dealing with financial cost recovery and connection requirements subject to Regional Council's approval of Regional Official Plan Amendment 57.
4. That Planning and Environment Committee and Council, subject to recommendations 1 and 2, approve the tendering of a contract to pre-purchase the polyethylene (PE) piping required for the project with the purpose of meeting the Ontario Clean Water Agency deadline of March 31, 1996 to secure the funding committed.
5. That Amendment 57 of the Official Plan (1988) of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton be amended to replace "trickle feed demonstration system" with "alternative standard system" and that the second sentence of Policy 12 beginning with "This system will provide..." be deleted.
6. That Regional staff be directed to request to the Ontario Clean Water Agency and the Provincial Minister of the Environment that an extension of the March 31, 1996 funding deadline for work to begin on the Carlsbad Spring Water Project, be granted.
7. That the Regional Regulatory Code be amended to provide that in the area serviced by the Carlsbad Springs alternative standards water supply system properties shall be permitted to utilize the same pump and pressure tank for the municipal and private supply of water provided that a back flow preventer is installed.
8. That the Cumberland portion of the Russell Road service area be deleted from the current schedule.
"CARRIED"
2. REPORT TO THE PROVINCIAL STANDING COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT BILL 20 - PLANNING ACT REFORM
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
1. That Planning and Environment Committee recommend that the following report and annexes, as amended by the following, be received and adopted by Council as its position on the Planning Act amendments in Bill 20 and forward this package to the Provincial Standing Committee on Resources Development, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
2. That the provision regarding the time to appeal to the OMB an approval decision be extended from 20 days to 30 days.
3. That the provisions in Bill 20 (i.e. Section 20(1), 20(2), 20(3) of the Bill affect Section 34(1) of the Act with respect to land uses on contaminated lands, significant wildlife habitats, etc) to delete the phrase "all or" be withdrawn from the Bill.
4. That Sections 17(34.1) and 17(34.2) be amended to delete the phrase "plan or".
5. That Section 22(1)(b) of the Planning Act as in Bill 20 (Section 13) be supported.
"CARRIED" with Councillors Cullen and Munter dissenting.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 25
1. REGIONAL PLAN REVIEW: DETAILED EVALUATION PHASE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED
That Planning and Environment Committee recommend that Council not accept the Departmental report and that the Official Plan Review be suspended in order to evaluate the impact of provincial legislative changes on the scope requirements.
MOTION NO. 96
Moved by Councillor G. Hunter
Seconded by Councillor A. Cullen
RESOLVED THAT Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 25 be amended so that the Committee Recommendation be received;
and that the staff report "Detailed Evaluation Phase" be referred back to the Planning and Environment Committee.
"CARRIED"
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 26
1. DESCHENES RAPIDS HYDROELECTRIC DAM PROPOSAL
(OTTAWA RIVER AT AYLMER, P.Q.)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
WHEREAS there is a proposal to build a hydroelectric power dam on part of the Deschênes Rapids on the Ottawa River;
WHEREAS it is important to ensure that any such construction not imperil the communities in Ottawa-Carleton with respect to exposure to the 100-year flood;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that any approvals for such a project be conditional on it having no impact on the current 100-year floodplain, as confirmed by the technical agencies having relevant jurisdiction on both sides of the Ottawa River; and
That the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton communicate this resolution to the City of Aylmer, the City of Ottawa, the City of Nepean, the Communauté Urbaine de l'Outaouais, Ministry of Natural Resources (Québec), Ministry of Natural Resources (Ontario), Ministry of Environment & Wildlife (Québec), Ministry of Energy & Environment (Ontario) and Environment Canada.
"CARRIED"
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 21
1. REGIONAL ROAD SYSTEM AMENDMENTS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. That Council approve the following amendments to the Regional Road System:
a. Hawthorne Road extension (addition) and Russell Road from Hawthorne Road to Walkley Road (deletion).
b. Blackburn Hamlet Bypass (addition).
c. Hunt Club Road from Cedarview Road to Merivale Road (addition).
2. That the Planning and Property Department amend the Official Plan as appropriate.
"CARRIED"
2. CUMMINGS BRIDGE REHABILITATION - TEXTURED ROAD
SURFACE TREATMENT
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve that a textured road surface, within the project limits (Wurtemburg Street to Montgomery Street), not be incorporated in the design.
"CARRIED"
3. REPORT ON MEASURES TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF THE
QUEENSWAY COLLECTOR LANES, EAST OF ELGIN STREET
FROM THE REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN - MOTION TC-16
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council instruct staff that the measures outlined in this report be incorporated as a fundamental input to the Transportation Master Plan.
"CARRIED"
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 22
1. MODIFICATIONS TO WALKLEY ROAD (REGIONAL ROAD 74) AND HERON ROAD (REGIONAL ROAD 16) TO ACCOMMODATE PROPOSED MCDONALD'S ACCESS/EGRESS REQUIREMENTS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
1. That Council approve, subject to a public hearing if required, Ruta Engineering's Drawing No. 94-145 SP-1 which indicates the following modifications related to the proposed McDonald's Restaurant in the City of Ottawa:
reconstruction of the existing eastbound left-turn lane on Walkley Road;
provision for the future removal and reconstruction of the existing depressed concrete median on Heron Road when required by the Region.
2. That the proposed modifications be amended to prohibit left turns onto Walkley Road eastbound from the site.
3. The developer will construct a sidewalk across the entire Walkley Road frontage and connecting to the existing sidewalk west of the site.
"CARRIED"
2. INTERSECTION CONSTRUCTION AND TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS ON RICHMOND ROAD (R.R. #59) AT STONEHAVEN DRIVE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve Atrel Engineering Ltd. Drawing No. 950602 for a road widening on the west side of Richmond Road at Stonehaven Drive, including traffic control signals, subject to a public hearing, if required.
"CARRIED"
MOTION TO ADOPT COMMITTEE REPORTS
MOTION NO. 97
Moved by Councillor A. Loney
Seconded by Councillor A. Cullen
RESOLVED THAT Community Services Committee Report Nos. 20, 21 and 22; Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report Nos. 25 and 26; Planning and Environment Committee Report Nos. 21, 23, 24, 25 and 26 and Transportation Committee Report Nos. 21 and 22 be received and adopted as amended by Motion Nos. 91, 93 and 95; with Item 18 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 25 being "CARRIED" by Motion No. 92 Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 25 being "RECEIVED" with the staff report being Referred Back to Committee (see Motion No. 96).
"CARRIED" with Declaration of Interest and dissents as recorded on various items.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS
MOTION NO. 98
Moved by Councillor A. Munter
Seconded by Councillor B. Hill
RESOLVED THAT the following by-laws be enacted and passed.
By-law No. 4 of 1996 to authorize the borrowing of monies not to exceed an amount of fifty million dollars ($50,000,000.00) at any one time in 1996 to meet the current expenditures until levies and other revenues are received.
By-law No. 5 of 1996 to authorize the levy of sums required for the repayment of debenture number 95-12 issued in the amount of $8,700.00 to aid in the construction of tile drainage works in The Corporation of the Township of Osgoode.
By-law No. 6 of 1996 to approve area municipality by-laws regulating traffic on local streets as follows:
Township of Cumberland 95-95
City of Gloucester 8 of 1996
22 of 1996
City of Nepean 004-96
City of Ottawa 255-95
258-95
Township of Rideau 86-95
93-95
City of Kanata 33-91, 88-91, 130-91, 58-92, 59-92, 64-92, 103-92, 109-92, 132-92, 180-92, 37-93, 57-93, 68-93, 51-94, 66-94, 90-94, 106-94, 127-94, 142-94, 143-94, 157-94, 158-94, 8-95, 28-95, 100-95, 104-95, 112-95, 120-95, 121-95, 124-95, 126-95
By-law No. 7 of 1996 to impose amounts for waste management purposes.
By-law No. 8 of 1996 to levy the sums required for Regional Wide, including Police, purposes for the year 1996.
By-law No. 9 of 1996 to levy upon the Child Care Service Area the sums required for the year 1996.
By-law No. 10 of 1996 to authorize the levy of sums required for the repayment of debenture number 96-1 issued in the amount of $51,300.00 to aid in the construction of tile drainage works in The Corporation of the Township of Osgoode, The Corporation of the Township of Rideau and The Corporation of the Township of West Carleton.
By-law No. 11 of 1996 to assume for public use and establish as common and public highways certain lands to become part of the REGIONAL ROAD SYSTEM namely Coventry Road.
By-law No. 12 of 1996 to adopt Amendment 57 to the Official Plan (1988) of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton.
"CARRIED"
By-laws enacted and passed.
MOTIONS (OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)
MOTION NO. 99
Moved by Councillor D. Beamish
Seconded by Councillor M. Bellemare
RESOLVED THAT the Ottawa-Carleton Police Services Board be directed to begin the necessary steps to be in a position to assume the full complement of Police Services in Ottawa-Carleton effective January 1st, 1998.
At the request of the mover and the seconder and with the consent of Council, Motion No. 99 was "WITHDRAWN"
MOTION NO. 100
Moved by Councillor A. Munter
Seconded by Councillor B. McGarry
WHEREAS Regional Government faces an on-going challenge in finding better ways to do business and reduce expenditures; and
WHEREAS front-line staff often have the best ideas on how services can be delivered more efficiently; and
WHEREAS many municipalities have successfully established programs that encourage employees to come forward with suggestions on how to increase effectiveness and productivity, improve work procedures and methods, increase employee morale and safety and produce savings in municipal operations;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report on the feasibility of establishing such a program at the Region and identify possible areas within the corporation where it could be piloted.
"CARRIED"
MOTION NO. 101
Moved by Councillor A. Munter
Seconded by Councillor P. Hume
WHEREAS it is preferable to reduce public expenditures by cutting duplication, overhead and administration rather than cutting services;
WHEREAS all public sector bodies are facing an ever-escalating budget crisis;
WHEREAS the Regional Chair has already initiated discussions between the Region, municipalities, school boards and hospitals about the possibility of doing cooperative procurement; and
WHEREAS Council has already directed staff to establish a Regional Purchasing function in 1996;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to aggressively pursue the possibility of cutting costs by joint purchasing and report back to Council in 60 days with an interim report on their progress and savings that could be achieved.
"CARRIED"
MOTION NO. 101A
Moved by Councillor D. Pratt
Seconded by Councillor P. Hume
WHEREAS, the Ontario Government has appointed an Advisory Committee to look at ways to increase competition in Ontario's electricity system;
AND WHEREAS, this committee will review structural, legislative, regulatory and ownership issues facing Ontario Hydro and electric utilities which could result in the privatization of Ontario Hydro, amalgamation of existing electrical utilities, the "unbundling" of Ontario Hydro as a vertically integrated utility, changes in electricity rates, the purchase of power from independent producers as well as job losses;
AND WHEREAS, the Advisory Committee on Ontario's Electricity System will hold hearings in Guelph, London, Peterborough, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Toronto within the next two months;
AND WHEREAS, there are no hearings scheduled for Eastern Ontario;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton requests that the Advisory Committee hold at least one day of hearings in the Ottawa-Carleton area to facilitate input into the work of the Advisory Committee by residents' associations, consumer groups, businesses, local utilities, municipalities and other interested parties.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
MOTION NO. 102
Moved by Councillor B. Hill
Seconded by Councillor R. van den Ham
RESOLVED THAT By-law 13 of 1996 to confirm the proceedings of Council be enacted and passed.
"CARRIED"
By-law enacted and passed.
ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned at 5:11 p.m.
CLERK CHAIR