OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL

12 APRIL 2006

ANDREW S. HAYDON HALL

9:30 a.m.

 

MINUTES 56

 

 

The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on 12 April 2006 at 9:30 a.m.

 

The Mayor, Bob Chiarelli, presided and led Council in prayer.

 

The National Anthem was performed by the Crosstown Harmony Barbershop Quartet.

 

 

Announcements/Ceremonial Activities

 

MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

A moment of Silence was observed in memory of Firefighter Mark Johnston who lost his battle with cancer on 7 April 2006.  Mr. Johnston battled for compensation for himself and other colleagues stricken from exposure to toxic chemicals on the job. 

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - HIS WORSHIP AMERIGO CUGLIETTA, MAYOR OF CLETO E SAVUTO, ITALY

 

Mayor Chiarelli introduced His Worship Amerigo Cuglietta, Mayor of Cleto e Savuto, Italy, who was visiting Ottawa.

 

 

Roll Call

 

ALL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT EXCEPT COUNCILLOR P. FELTMATE.

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

 

The Minutes of the regular Council meeting of 8 March 2006 and the special Council meeting of 23 March 2006 were confirmed.

 

 

Declarations of pecuniary interest including those originally arising from prior meetings

 

See specific Agenda Item for declaration Item 14 - Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report 44.

 

 

Communications

 

The following communications were received:

 

·                     AMO Alert – Throne Speech Offers Hard Work to Get Results:  Fiscal Imbalance a Priority

 

·                     From Steve Desroches submitting his resignation from the Ottawa Public Library Board.

 

 

Regrets

 

The following member of Council advised that she would be absent from the Council meeting on the date indicated:

 

Councillor P. Feltmate                                                                                                     12 April 2006

 

 

Motion to Introduce Committee Reports

 

MOTION NO. 56/1

 

Moved by Councillor P. Hume

Seconded by Councillor M. McRae

 

That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Reports18 and 19, Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Reports 43A, 44 and Items 1 and 2 of 44A (In Camera), Health, Recreation and Social Services Committee Reports 30B, 31 (In Camera) and 31A, Ottawa Police Services Board Report 11 and Planning and Environment Committee Report 45 be received and considered.

And that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider Item 3 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report 44A (In Camera).

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 18

 

 

1.             PROPOSED WORKPLAN FOR REsolution of Community WETLANDS CONCERNS

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council endorse the attached workplan for City staff to work with a Wetland Stakeholder Group, as defined in this report, to resolve rural community concerns regarding wetlands.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 19

 

 

1.             RURAL ASSOCIATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council approve the Rural Association Partnership Program for rural business organizations, fairs and farmers markets, along with the associated Guidelines and Application Form, as outlined in this report.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

 

2.             MOTION – Ottawa Farmers’ Market Association – Pilot Project and Long-Term Planning

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

1.                  That Council approve the Ottawa Farmers’ Market Association’s Farmer’s Market pilot project;

 

2.                  That, subject to availability, this project be located at Lansdowne Park for the first two years of operation, in 2006 and 2007;

 

3.                  That the Councillor for Capital Ward be consulted as part of the decision making process so that his community may be properly consulted;

 

4.                  That any booking and leasing of Lansdowne Park space will occur through the regular process and will be consistent with current policies and procedures;

 

5.                  That any funds required to offset the market rent and direct operational fees for the use of Lansdowne Park for 2006 and 2007 be taken from general reserves;

 

6.                  That the Ottawa Farmers’ Market Association work with staff to identify a permanent location in time for the commencement of the 2008 season;

 

7.                  That staff undertake a business case study to identify possible permanent locations for the Ottawa Farmers’ Market Association’s Farmer’s Market, including the examination of all possibilities at Lansdowne Park; and

 

8.                  That staff reports to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and Council no later than December 2007.

 

MOTION NO. 56/2

 

Moved by Councillor G. Bédard

Seconded by Councillor R. Jellett

 

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is committed to working with all of its residents and stakeholders for the betterment of the community;

 

AND WHEREAS the rural and farming communities are an integral part of the City of Ottawa;

 

AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa, through the Rural Summit, committed itself to assisting the rural and farming communities addressing their particular needs;

 

AND WHEREAS the Ottawa Farmers’ Market Association want “to establish and maintain a Farmer’s Market for the purpose of marketing premium quality Ottawa region farm produce produced only by the vendor and to improve production of, stimulate public interest in, and increase consumption of these products”;

 

AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is dedicated to the preservation and continued enhancement of its historic ByWard and Parkdale Markets that have operated for 180 and 83 years respectively;

 

AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa, the ByWard and Parkdale Market vendors, and the ByWard Market Standholders Association are committed to ensuring that the ByWard and Parkdale Markets offer a wide variety of fresh farm-products and quality art and craft from vendors residing primarily in Ottawa/Gatineau;

 

AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa had its authority to differentiate between producers and resellers of fruit and vegetables and art and craft at its ByWard and Parkdale Markets limited by a Court decision in 1995;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend that Council approve the Ottawa Farmers’ Market Association’s Farmer’s Market pilot project;

 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, subject to availability, this project be located at Lansdowne Park for the first two years of operation, in 2006 and 2007;

 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Councillor for Capital Ward be consulted as part of the decision making process so that his community may be properly consulted;

 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any booking and leasing of Lansdowne Park space will occur through the regular process and will be consistent with current policies and procedures;

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any funds required to offset the market rent and direct operational fees for the use of Lansdowne Park for 2006 and 2007 be taken from general reserves;

 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ottawa Farmers’ Market Association work with staff to identify a permanent location in time for the commencement of the 2008 season;

 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff undertake a business case study to identify possible permanent locations for the Ottawa Farmers’ Market Association’s Farmers’ Market, including the examination of all possibilities at Lansdowne Park;

 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff reports to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and Council no later than December 2007, on the Ottawa Farmer’s Market Association pilot project and long term planning;

 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff continue to pursue the authority required from the Province of Ontario by either or both of the Municipal Act Review and the City of Ottawa Act Review to provide for the City of Ottawa to: differentiate between producers and resellers of fruit and vegetables, art and craft and other products based on the point of origin, time of year, percentage actively and directly produced by the vendor; and, to establish a contract system to provide for different conditions, criteria for assignment, fees and terms for each class or classes of activity;

 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff continue to work with the ByWard Market Standholders Association and Parkdale Market vendors to develop policies and regulations, with the input of all Market stakeholders, that will ensure the long-term success of the ByWard and Parkdale Markets as venues for fresh local fruits and vegetables, local art and craft and other local products.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 43A

 

     

1.             AppointmentS to The SOMERSET STREET CHINATOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

 

 

Committee recommendation

 

That Council approve the appointment of Philip Yip to the Somerset Street Chinatown Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term expiring November 30, 2006. 

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

           

2.             SURPLUS REAL ESTATE DISPOSAL PROGRAM – 2001-2005

 

 

Committee recommendation

 

That Council receive this report for information.

 

                                                                                                RECEIVED

 

 

CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 44

 

     

1.             ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE – 2005 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2006 WORK PLAN

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That Council:

 

a)                  Receive the 2005 Annual Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee as detailed in Attachment 1; and

 

b)         Approve the objectives contained in the 2006 workplan, as detailed in Attachment 2.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

 

2.             AppointmentS to The VANIER BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council approve the appointment of Serge Faucher and Hubert Rayne to the Vanier Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term expiring November 30, 2006. 

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

           

3.             SALE OF LAND - ROAD ALLOWANCE ADJACENT TO 1475 COMMODORE LANE

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That Council:

 

1.            Declare a vacant parcel of land shown on Annex “A” attached, containing approximately 1,780 m2, being part of the road allowance between Concession A (B.F.) and Concession 1, geographic Township of North Gower, in the City of Ottawa, subject to final survey and subject to the road being stopped up and closed by by-law, as surplus to the City’s needs;

 

2.         Approve the sale of the land detailed in Recommendation 1, subject to required easements and a right-of-way in favour of the owners of the properties described in PINS 03910-0082, 03910-0083, 03910-0084, 03910-0085, 03910-0086 and 03910-0087 to Long Island Marina Inc., for the amount of $10,000, plus GST, pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale that has been received.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

     

4.             SALE OF LAND - PART OF OAK CREEK ROAD

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That Council:

 

1.                  Declare a vacant parcel of land shown on Annex “A” attached, containing approximately 2,690.8 m2 (0.66 acres), subject to final survey, being part of Oak Creek Road, indicated as Parcel “A”, geographic Township of Huntley, in the City of Ottawa, subject to the road being stopped up and closed by by-law, as surplus to the City’s needs;

 

2.                  Approve the sale of the land detailed in Recommendation 1, subject to any easements that may be required, to Douglas R. Rivington, for the amount of $12,000, plus GST, pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale that has been received.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

           

5.             sale of lAND – 8398 rosefire drive – lot 53, plan 4m-896

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That Council:

 

1.                  Declare the property known municipally as 8398 Rosefire Drive, containing approximately 0.28 ha (0.69 ac.), described as being Lot 53, Registered Plan 4M-896, in the City of Ottawa and shown hatched on Annex ‘A’ attached, as surplus to the City’s needs;

 

2.                  Approve the sale of the property detailed in Recommendation 1, subject to a drainage easement described as Part 32, Plan 4R-9968, to Richard and Joanne Croucher, for the amount of $40,000 plus GST, pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale that has been received.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

 

6.             PROPERTY ACQUISITION – NATIONAL CAPITAL COMMISSION – LEDBURY AVENUE/ALBION ROAD, OTTAWA

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That Council approve:

 

1.                  The acquisition in fee simple of a vacant parcel of land consisting of approximately 7.40 ha owned by the National Capital Commission, described as Lots 3 & 4, Plan 198, Part of Lots 5, 6 & 7, Plan 198, Part of Lot 2, Concession 3, Rideau Front, Geographic Township of Gloucester, City of Ottawa, shown on the attached Annex “A”, for the consideration of $1,830,000 plus GST, subject to final survey and adjustments on closing.

 

2.                  The funds in excess of $1,000,000 to be allocated from the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

           

7.             Ottawa INDUSTRY CLUSTER SUPPORT PROGRAM

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council approve partnership funding in the amount of $140,000 over a two-year period to support the implementation of the Ottawa Industry Cluster Support Program.

 

CARRIED with Councillor G. Hunter dissenting.

 

 

     

8.             CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES 2006 LEVIES

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That Council approve the 2006 general and special levies as presented in schedule A for the following:

 

1.                  Rideau Valley Conservation Authority,

 

2.                  South Nation Conservation Authority and the

 

3.                  Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

           

9.             AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW 2004-303 Leitrim, AND FRONT-ENDING AGREEMENT STORMWATER MANaGEMENT POND 1

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That Council:

 

1.                  Approve an amendment to Development Charges By-law 2004-303 to reflect changes in the area-specific stormwater rates for Leitrim resulting from changes to the Area Specific Development Charges Background Study dated June 28, 2005.

 

2.                  Approve the revised Leitrim area-specific development charge growth projections and rates listed in Document 3.

 

3.                  Authorize the City enter into a Front-Ending Agreement with Tartan Land Corporation for land acquisition, design, and construction for the Leitrim Community Pond 1, based upon the principles set forth in Document 1, and Council approved Front-Ending Policy noted in Document 2 with the final form and content of the Front-Ending Agreement being to the satisfaction of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Growth Management Department and the City Solicitor.

 

4.                  Approve the revised expenditure of $11,613,000 for land acquisition, design, and construction of the Leitrim Pond 1 subject to the execution of the Front-Ending Agreement.

 

5.                  Authorize the City to enter into subdivision agreements, which provide for the repayment of storm sewer over-sizing estimated at $6,572,444 in accordance with the principles set forth in Document 2.

 

6.                  Authorize the City to establish a revised budget in the amount $18,185,444 for related Pond 1 land acquisition, design, construction, and Trunk Storm Sewer over-sizing works under Internal Order Number 903226: SWM Pond 1 Leitrim and Storm Sewer Oversizing.

 

CARRIED with Councillor A. Cullen dissenting.

 

 

           

10.          RURAL SUMMIT - GRANT PROGRAM TO OFFSET BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR FARM BUILDINGS

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That Council:

 

1.                  Approve the establishment of a grant program for offsetting the building permit fees associated with the costs of construction and/or renovation of farm buildings/structures, regulated under the Nutrient Management Act, used for the collection, storing and handling of manure containing nutrients, and a process by which fees are offset at the time of the submission of the application for the building permit.

 

2.                  Approve the reimbursement of $3250.80 in building permit fees collected between July 1, 2005 and March 14, 2006, as set out in Schedule A to this

report, for farm buildings/structures, regulated under the Nutrient Management Act, used for the collection, storing and handling of manure containing nutrients.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

     

11.          CAPITAL FUNDING SUPPORT - THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL - GENERAL, RIVERSIDE AND CIVIC CAMPUSES

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council approve that the Ottawa Hospital be remitted $150,145.76, the amount being equivalent to the permit fees paid in 2005 to the City for construction projects


undertaken by the Ottawa Hospital at the General, Riverside and Civic Campuses pursuant to the hospital’s approved 10 Year Capital Program as noted in Schedule A to this report.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

           

12.          FEE RELIEF FOR CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION OF CHARITABLE and NON-PROFIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council approve the reimbursement of $47,284.00 in building permit fees collected between July 1, 2005 and March 17, 2006, as set out in Document 1 to this report, and the provision of additional grants in lieu of building permit fees in an amount up to $52,716 for qualifying construction projects in 2006 that are not funded through Action Ottawa.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

     

13.          DEFERRAL OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council approve one time funding of $19,306 from the Development Charge Reserve Fund to offset development charges Habitat paid last year on their development at 859-861 Pinecrest and delegate authority to the  Director of Housing to enter into Municipal Housing Project Facilities Agreement with Habitat for Humanity to allow for and secure the deferral of Development Charges in the amount totalling $38,612 for the development charges associated with the four Habitat homes at 859-861 Pinecrest and 855-857 Pinecrest.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

     

14.          CANADIAN TULIP FESTIVAL REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY FUNDING

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That Council:

 

1.                  Approve a one-time emergency grant in the amount of $75,000 for the Canadian Tulip Festival, allocated from the City-wide Capital Reserve Fund, to help finance programming and immediate cashflow requirements for 2006;

 

2.                  Forgive the existing arrears, in the amount of $32,613, owed to the City by the Canadian Tulip Festival for OC Transpo shuttle bus service in 2005;

 

3.                  Direct OC Transpo to cover the net cost, expected to be approximately $23,000, for the 2006 Canadian Tulip Festival weekend shuttle bus service;

4.                  Direct OC Transpo and the Canadian Tulip Festival to jointly develop a long-term partnership agreement and report back to Council by December 2006;

 

5.                  Direct the Canadian Tulip Festival to develop and provide to the City of Ottawa a long-term financial sustainability plan by December 2006 for staff review and approval; and

 

6.                  Direct staff to monitor the implementation of this long-term financial sustainability plan.

 

DECLARATION OF INTEREST

 

Councillor G. Bédard declared an indirect pecuniary interest on Item 14, Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report 44 as he is the President of the Canadian Tulip Festival.

 

Councillor G. Bédard did not take part in the discussion or vote on this Motion.

 

Item 14 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report 44 was then put to Council and CARRIED on a division of 16 YEAS to 3 NAYS as follows:

 

Yeas (16):       Councillors R. Jellett, J. Stavinga, M. Bellemare, B. Monette, R. Bloess,

D. Deans, P. Hume, C. Doucet, D. Holmes, S. Little, A. Cullen, R. Chiarelli,

J. Legendre, D. Thompson, M. McRae and Mayor Chiarelli.

 

Nays (3):         Councillors J. Harder, G. Hunter and G. Brooks.

 

 

15.          Festival franco-ontarien request for emergency funding

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That Council:

 

1.                  Approve a one-time grant in the amount of $50,000 for the newly-incorporated Festival franco-ontarien (2006) Inc., allocated from the City-Wide Capital Reserve Fund, to be used as emergency funding for the festival operation in 2006;

 

2.                  Direct the Festival franco-ontarien (2006) Inc. organization to develop and provide to the City of Ottawa a long-term financial sustainability plan by

 

3.                  Direct staff to monitor the implementation of this long-term financial sustainability plan.

 

CARRIED with Councillors J. Harder, G. Hunter, D. Thompson and G. Brooks dissenting.

 

 

CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 44A

 

     

1.             COMMEMORATIVE NAMING APPLICATION - ALLEN J. MACDONALD - IN CAMERA - PeRSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL REPORTING  OUT DATE: APRIL 13, 2006

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council approve the commemorative facility naming of Allen J. MacDonald Ice Rink #2 to be located within the Nepean Sportsplex- Ward 3 – (Bell-South Nepean).

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

 

2.             APPOINTMENT TO THE BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE – IN CAMERA – PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUALS REPORTING OUT DATE: ONCE THE APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY CITY COUNCIL

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That further to deliberations by the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointment to the Business Advisory Committee. 

 

Organizational Representative

 

BIAs

Gerry Lepage (to expire 30 November 2006)

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

     

3.             oTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY -  Pay Equity program - IN CAMERA – LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONs reporting tentative agreement – Pay equity PROGRAM REPORTING out date:  The report will become public the day after Council approves the Pay Equity Program

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council approve the Pay Equity Program as outlined in this report

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

HEALTH, RECREATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 30B

 

 

1.             asset levels for the home help and 100 % city-funded essential health and social supports programs

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council approve that the Essential Health and Social Supports Program 100% City Funded and the Home Help Program, administered by the Employment and Financial Assistance Branch, increase the asset levels to those allowed under the


Ontario Disability Support Program for the purpose of determining the eligibility of low income residents under these programs and that the resulting increased expenditures be tabled as part of the 2007 budget deliberations.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

HEALTH, RECREATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 31

 

 

1.             commemorative naming application – blair park – in camera – personal matters about an identifiable individual – reporting out date: April 13, 2006

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That Council approve the commemorative park naming of Blair Park to be located at Winding Way in Ward 3 – (Bell-South Nepean).

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

HEALTH, RECREATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 31A

 

 

1.             ARTS INVESTMENT STRATEGY STEERING COMMITTEE

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council approve the establishment of and Terms of Reference for an Arts Investment Strategy Steering Committee; and identify, by April 18th, three member Councillors as Steering Committee representatives of rural and urban Ottawa.

 

MOTION NO. 56/3

 

Moved by Councillor D. Holmes

Seconded by Councillor P. Hume

 

That Councillors B. Monette, A. Cullen and C. Doucet be appointed to the Arts Investment Strategy Steering Committee.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

Item 1 of Health, Recreation and Social Services Committee Report 31A was then put to Council and CARRIED as amended by Motion No. 56/3.

 

 

 

2.             LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS TO MADELEINE MEILLEUR

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council send a letter of congratulations to Minister Meilleur on her appointment as Minister of Community and Social Services, indicating Council’s desire to work with her and the hope that her appointment will be a catalyst for improvements in the lives of many of Ottawa’s most vulnerable citizens.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

OTTAWA POLICE SERVICES BOARD REPORT 11

 

     

1.             2005 FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT

 

 

BOARD RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council direct any 2005 Ottawa Police Service year-end surplus to an Ottawa Police Service reserve fund.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 45

 

     

1.             gREEN PARTNERSHIP PILOT PROGRAm

 

Committee recommendations

 

That Council approve:

 

1.         That the accountability framework approved in the Community Funding Framework Policy be adopted as the framework for the Green Partnership Pilot Program.

 

2.         The Green Partnership Pilot Program as outlined in the report and the Eligibility Criteria outlined in Attachment 1.

 

3.                  That maximum grant levels for projects on common ground and City property be set at $10,000 and $20,000, respectively, while Hallmark projects be considered individually.

 

4.         That the Deputy City Manager of Public Work Services or in his absence the Director of Surface Operations, be given delegated authority to approve in accordance with the framework set out in this report and the Eligibility Criteria as outlined in Attachment 1, grants under this program’s funding envelope and to execute any necessary agreements on behalf of the City. 

 

5.         That staff be directed to report back with recommendations for future consideration and refinements for the Green Partnership Pilot Program beyond the pilot duration.

 

6.         That any potential operating impacts resulting from the implementation of the Green Partnership Pilot Program be tabled as operating pressures during the budget process.

 

7.         That a coordination resource, advertising, promotion and program administration costs for the Green Partnership Pilot Program be funded from within the approved capital funding allocation.

 

8.         That the Green Partnership Pilot Program, along with associated Cleaning the City and Greening the City Actions of Fall Cleaning the Capital and the Litterbug campaign be officially launched during the 2006 Spring Cleaning the Capital Launch.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

 

2.             oFFICIAL PLAN - KANATA WEST

 

Committee recommendation

 

That Council approve and adopt an amendment to the City Council Approved Official Plan to add a policy that requires all landowners within Kanata West to enter into private agreements to share the costs of the major infrastructure projects and associated studies and plans required for the development of Kanata West, as detailed in Document 2.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

           

3.             ZONING - 2761 MOODIE DRIVE

 

Committee recommendation

 

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Nepean Rural Zoning By-Law to change the zoning of 2761 Moodie Drive from Rural Agricultural Zone - Ru to Institutional Block "A" Zone - I Block "A"as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

     

4.             ZONING - 3760 Prince of Wales DrivE

 

Committee recommendation

 

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Nepean Zoning By-Law to change the zoning of part of 3760 Prince of Wales from FG (Future Growth) to FG Block X (Future Growth-Exception) as a temporary use for a period of three years as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

     

5.             zONING - 22 Grange Avenue

 

Committee recommendation

 

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Ottawa Zoning By-law, 1998 to change the zoning of 22 Grange Avenue from L3 - Community Leisure Zone to R3M - Converted House/Townhouse Zone with an exception as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 3.

 

 

CARRIED with Councillor A. Cullen dissenting.

 

 

           

6.             ZONING - 490-500 Preston Street

 

Committee recommendation

 

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Ottawa Zoning By-Law to change the zoning of 490‑500 Preston Street from CN3 [513] to a CN3 [513] F(6.75) H(66.3) exception zone as shown on Document 1 and as detailed in Document 3.

 

CARRIED on a division of 16 YEAS to 5 NAYS as follows:

 

Yeas (16):       Councillors E. El-Chantiry, R. Jellett, J. Stavinga, M. Bellemare, B. Monette, R. Bloess, D. Deans, P. Hume, J. Harder, S. Little, G. Hunter, G. Brooks,

                        R. Chiarelli, D. Thompson, M. McRae and Mayor Chiarelli.

 

Nays (5):         Councillors G. Bédard, C. Doucet, D. Holmes, A. Cullen and J. Legendre.

 

 

     

7.             zONING - Part of 2290 and Part of 2300 Roger Stevens Drive

 

Committee recommendation

 

That Council approve an amendment to the former Township of Rideau Zoning By-Law to change the zoning of part of 2290 and part of 2300 Roger Stevens Drive from RV (Village Residential) and EP (Environmental Protection) to a Special RV Zone as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 3.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

     

8.             ZONING - 5080 ALBION ROAD

 

Committee recommendation

 

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Gloucester Zoning By-Law to change the zoning of 5080 Albion Road from Me (Industrial Extraction Zone) to Me (Ex) (Industrial Extraction, exception x) as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

           

9.             ZONING - 2894 Bank Street

 

Committee recommendation

 

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Gloucester Zoning By-Law to change the zoning of part of 2894 Bank Street from Cn (Commercial Neighbourhood) to Rs1 (Residential, Single Dwelling) as shown in Document 1.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

     

10.          ZONING - 8541 North Service Road

 

Committee recommendation

 

That Council approve an amendment to the former Cumberland Urban Zoning By-Law to change the zoning of 8541 North Service Road from D-CR (Development-Commercial/Residential) to R4A-XX (Residential-Multiples - Exception X Zone) and CON (Conservation Zone) as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

     

11.          ZONING - 2301 Tenth Line Road

 

Committee recommendation as amended

 

That Council approve an amendment to the former Cumberland Zoning By-Law to change the zoning of 2301 Tenth Line Road from "CCN" Commercial Convenience Neighbourhood to "CCN-X'X'" Commercial Convenience Neighbourhood - Exception 'X' as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2, as amended by the following:

 

1.         That a single drive-through be included as a permitted accessory use.

 
MOTION NO. 56/4

 

Moved by Councillor R. Jellett

Seconded by Councillor A. Cullen

 

BE IT RESOLVED that Council defer this item to its meeting of April 26, 2006 so the ward Councillor has time to canvass residents who would be affected by the proposed zoning change.

 

                                                                                                DEFERRAL CARRIED

 

 

           

12.          ZONING - GENERAL AMENDMENTS TO various ZONING BY‑LAWS TO RESOLVE TECHNICAL ANOMALIES

 

Committee recommendation

 

That Council approve amendments to Zoning By-laws of the former Cities of Cumberland, Gloucester, Kanata, Nepean and Ottawa, and the former Townships of Goulbourn, Osgoode, Rideau and West Carleton to correct technical anomalies, as detailed in Document 1 and shown on Documents 2, 3 and 4.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

     

13.          pROPOSED MATTERS TO BE ADDRESSED IN REGULATIONS TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED CLEAN WATER ACT, 2005

 

Committee recommendations

 

That Council:

 

1.         Receive the information report on the proposed matters to be addressed in regulations to support the proposed Clean Water Act, 2005;

 

2.         Endorse staff’s comments previously submitted to the Ontario Ministry of Environment on the proposed matters; and`

 

3.         Direct staff to submit additional recommendations to the Ontario Ministry of Environment with protocols and procedures to be included in the legislation

and regulations to ensure coordination and consistency of technical products and public communications and consultation amongst neighbouring Source Protection Regions.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

     

14.          zONING - Former city of ottawa zoning by-law 93-98 - CHANGE OF duplex HOUSE definition

 

Committee recommendation

 

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Ottawa Zoning By-Law 93-98 to change the definition of "duplex house" as detailed in Document 3 to address concerns that the definition has permitted inappropriate forms of housing to develop.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

     

15.          SPARKS street/bank street HERITAGE DISTRICT – SETTLEMENT

 

Committee recommendation

 

That Council support the resolutions of the objections to Heritage By-laws 174-2000 and 175-2000 of the former City of Ottawa based upon the principles outlined in this report.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

Motion to Adopt Committee Reports

 

MOTION NO. 56/5

 

Moved by Councillor P. Hume

Seconded by Councillor M. McRae

 

That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Reports 18 and 19, Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Reports 43A, 44 and 44A (In Camera), Health, Recreation and Social Services Committee Reports 30B, 31 (In Camera) and 31A, Ottawa Police Services Board Report 11 and Planning and Environment Committee Report 45 be received and adopted as amended.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

Motions of Which Notice has been Given Previously

 

MOTION NO. 56/6

 

Moved by Councillor D. Thompson

Seconded by Councillor S. Little

 

WHEREAS the taxpayers of the City of Ottawa are facing a significant property tax increase for 2007, estimated by the City Treasurer to be at approximately 8.1%;

 

AND WHEREAS the taxpayers of the City of Ottawa are facing further significant property tax increase for 2008 beyond;

 

AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has traditionally approached the creation of its budgets from the expenditure side as apposed to the revenue side of the ledger;

 

AND WHEREAS the taxpayers of the City of Ottawa can not afford significant tax increases;

 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, beginning with the 2007 budget, Council directs staff to create the City of Ottawa’s budgets using a revenue approach.  Revenue estimates are based on the previous year’s municipal tax rate, and may increase to a maximum of the average consumer price index, of the Ottawa region, of the last twelve months from the date of adoption of the budget.

 

MOTION NO. 56/7

 

Moved by Councillor A. Cullen

Seconded by Councillor P. Hume

 

That Motion Nos. 56/6 and 56/8, to direct the development of the 2007 budget be DEFERRED to the Council meeting that will set the 2007 Budget Directions.

 

DEFERRAL CARRIED with Councillor G. Brooks dissenting.

 

 
MOTION NO. 56/8

 

Moved by Councillor D. Thompson 

Seconded by Councillor S. Little

 

WHEREAS the taxpayers of the City of Ottawa are facing a significant property tax increase for 2007, estimated by the City Treasurer to be at approximately 8.1%;

 

AND WHEREAS the Consumer Price Index is the generally recognized measure of inflation, upon which businesses and employers base price and salary increases;

 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that City staff are directed to bring in a tax increase for the 2007 budget that is limited to the average of the previous twelve months, from the date of adoption of the budget, of the Consumer Price Index for the Ottawa region.

 

DEFERRED to the Council meeting that will set the 2007 Budget Directions (Motion No. 56/7 refers).

 

MOTION NO. 56/9

 

Moved by Councillor G. Bédard

Seconded by Councillor B. Monette

 

WHEREAS the Franco-Ontarian festival has existed for over 30 years;

 

AND WHEREAS the Franco-Ontarian festival constitutes and important venue for the Ottawa community, most notably its francophone community;

 

AND WHEREAS the City has financially supported the Franco-Ontarian festival since its inception;

 

AND WHEREAS the company conducting the festival’s activities declared bankruptcy in 2005 with an impending loss to the festival of $380,000 and caused it to declare bankruptcy as a result of the firm’s loss;

 

AND WHEREAS as a result of that bankruptcy, the newly formed Franco-Ontarian festival could not meet the City’s eligibility criteria for festival funding;

 

AND WHEREAS the community wishes to maintain the momentum towards the rebirth of the festival

 

AND WHEREAS the City wants to ensure the survival of the event;

 

BE IT RESOLVED that the City provide one-time emergency-funding in the amount of 50, 000$ to the festival from the City wide Reserve Fund for operation of the Franco-Ontarian festival in 2006

 

(Redundant - Item 15, Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report 44 refers).

 

 

Motions (Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure)

 

MOTION NO. 56/10

 

Moved by Councillor M. McRae

Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

 

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider and approve the following Motion:

 

WHEREAS the Madonna della Risurrezione Parish is hosting its 21st Annual Community Festival on Friday, May 26th and Saturday, May 27th, 2006 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. and on Sunday, May 28th, 2006, between 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.;

 

AND WHEREAS exemption from subsections 18(1) and 19(3) of the City of Ottawa Noise By-law (2004-253) is required to allow the use of sound reproduction devices which may surpass the allowed 55 decibel level, but will not exceed 65 decibels, in effect until 11:00 p.m. or which may disturb the peace and comfort of a resident after 11:00 p.m.;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provisions of subsection 18(1) and 19(3) of the City of Ottawa Noise By-law (2004-253) shall not apply so as to preclude the use of sound reproduction devices during the Madonna della Risurrezione 21st Annual Community Festival, which may exceed 55 dBA, but will not exceed 65 dBA, when measured at the property line of a business person or person whose peace and comfort is disturbed before 11 p.m. or disturbs the peace and comfort of a resident whose peace and comfort is disturbed after 11:00 p.m. on the dates of May 26th, 27th and 28th, 2006.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

MOTION NO. 56/11

 

Moved by Councillor D. Deans

Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

 

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider and approve the following Motion:

 

WHEREAS Councillor Doug Thompson has served on the City’s Emergency and Protective Services Committee since 2003 and he is also Vice-Chair of the City’s License Committee;

 

ND WHEREAS Councillor Thompson has represented the City of Ottawa on the Board of Directors for the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (“ROMA”) for the last five years;

 

AND WHEREAS Councillor Thompson was recently appointed Chair of ROMA at its joint conference with the Ontario Good Roads Association (“OGRA”) in February 2006;

 

AND WHEREAS the position of ROMA Chair will require Councillor Thompson to be in Toronto on the second Tuesday of each month to chair board meetings;

 

AND WHEREAS these board meetings occur on the exact same date as meetings of the City’s Emergency and Protective Services Committee;

 

AND WHEREAS Councillor Thompson has decided to resign from the Emergency and Protective Services Committee in order to meet his ROMA commitments, but has expressed a willingness to remain as Vice-Chair of the License Committee;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council accept Councillor Thompson’s resignation but approve his continuation as Vice-Chair of the License Committee.

 

MOTION NO. 56/12

Moved by Councillor D. Deans

Seconded by Councillor J. Harder

 

That Councillor El-Chantiry be appointed to the Emergency and Protective Services Committee.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

Motion No. 56/11 as amended by Motion No. 56/12 was then put to Council and CARRIED.

 

 

Notices of Motion (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

 

Moved by Councillor D. Thompson

Seconded by Councillor R. Bloess

 

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding for the use of the Bowesville site from the Ottawa Airport Authority;

 

AND WHEREAS the City has a sports field deficit of 200 fields;

AND WHEREAS the City is reviewing multiple sites for its rail maintenance yard;

 

AND WHEREAS the City has completed a study identifying potential sportsfield sites (June, 2005) identifying the Bowesville lands as entirely suitable for sportsfields;

 

AND WHEREAS the City received informally, conflicting data on lands at or near the Ottawa Airport in the context of aviation safety, bird hazards and crash zones;

 

AND WHEREAS the City has seen no study or report prepared by any authoritative bird hazard specialist in the context of (a) aviation safety, (b) bird hazards, (c) crash zones, (d) use of the Bowesville lands for a 30 soccer field facility or any other purposes, and (e) the Ottawa Airport;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City undertake negotiations with the Ottawa Airport Authority for the potential use of the Bowesville site for use as multipurpose sports and recreation facilities, run by either the City or a Public-Private Partnership or other entity;

 

AND FURTHER that the City conduct a economic assessment of the financial impact of usage of the site for a 30 field soccer park, said assessment to include at the minimum the Canadian Sports Tourism Alliance economic assessment model known as STEAM (Sports Tourism Economic Assessment Model) to calculate the benefits to Ottawa, there being no apparent need to calculate the obviously immense social and health benefits to the City;

 

AND FURTHER that the City conduct a review of other municipalities that have similar large scale sports facilities to become acquainted with any topics that could prove important to the City should it choose to operate or procure the creation of a sports facility on the Bowesville lands, with particular attention paid to the sports parks in Winnipeg and Calgary that operate sports fields as in close proximity to airport operations;

 

AND FURTHER that the City in conjunction with Transport Canada and other experts in the field, undertake a review of hazards and risks associated with the proximity of the Bowesville lands to the Ottawa Airport.

 

 

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor M. McRae

 

WHEREAS on June 7th, 2006 Canada will be playing Scotland at Twin Elm Rugby Park as part of the four city International Churchill Cup;

 

AND WHEREAS the organizers of the Churchill Cup game are requesting that Twin Elm be granted a stadium endorsement for their extended licensing application to AGCO (Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario);

 

AND WHEREAS AGCO guidelines require that: "A resolution of the Council of the Municipality in which the stadium is located approving the issuance of a stadium endorsement must be obtained prior to submitting an application for a stadium endorsement.”;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

 

Twin Elm Rugby Park be granted a stadium endorsement for the purpose of applying for a license from the AGCO (Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario).

 

 

By-laws                                                                                      Three Readings

 
MOTION NO. 56/13

 

Moved by Councillor P. Hume

Seconded by Councillor M. McRae 

 

That the following by-laws be enacted and passed:

 

2006-112                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2005-503 respecting the delegation of authority to various officers of the City.

 

2006-113                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 20 Farlane Boulevard, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

 

2006-114                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 2360 Virginia Drive, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

 

2006-115                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 1505-1527 Demeter Street, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

 

2006-116                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 446 Edgeworth Avenue, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

 

2006-117                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands on Hot Springs Way and Green Gables Lane, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

 

2006-118                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands on Leverton Road and Weaver Crescent, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

 

2006-119                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 8411 Russell Road, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

 

2006-120                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands on Scotia Place, Bellwood Avenue and Willard Street, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

 

2006-121                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the Central Emergency Government Headquarters, “The Diefenbunker”, 3911 and 3929 Carp Road, to be of cultural heritage value or interest.

 

2006-122                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 3090 Cedarview Road, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

 

2006-123                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to dedicate and lay out certain land as common and public highway (Twin Lakes Avenue, Lakes Park Drive, Tranquil Gate, Sunset Boulevard, Tintern Drive).

 

2006-124                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to dedicate and lay out certain lands as common and public highways.

 

2006-125                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to stop up and close part of the lane (adjacent to Lots 55 to 60 and 74 to 79), Plan 367, between Bellevue and Churchill.

 

2006-126                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to stop up and close part of Irwin Gate between Hazeldean Road and Bachman Terrace and part of Hazeldean Road and Bachman Terrace near Irwin Gate.

 

2006-127                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to dedicate and lay out certain land as common and public highway (Iris Street).

 

2006-128                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to stop up and close part of Somerset Street.

 

2006-129                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law Number 93-98 of the former City of Ottawa to change the wording of Section 46, Part III - Parking and Loading Provision.

 

2006-130                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 266 of 1981 of the former Township of West Carleton to change the zoning for a portion of the property known municipally as 913 Howie Road.

 

2006-131                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law Number 93-98 of the former City of Ottawa to change the zoning for the property known municipally as 931 Pinecrest Road.

 

2006-132                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law Number 93-98 of the former City of Ottawa to change the zoning for the property formerly known municipally as 1428 Heron Road and now legally described as Lots 1 to 92 and Blocks 93, 95, 108 and 109 on Plan 4M-1235, Finn Court and Colbert Crescent and to repeal By-law No. 2003-336 and By-law No. 2003-340.

 

2006-133                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law Number 73-92 of the former City of Nepean to change the zoning for part of the property known municipally as 2761 Moodie Drive.

 

2006-134                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add an implementation policy for the lands known as Kanata West, being Area 1 on Annex 5 - Urban Areas Subject to a Community Design Plan or Policy Plan.

 

2006-135                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law Number 93-98 of the former City of Ottawa to change the zoning for the properties known municipally as 490 and 500 Preston Street.

 

2006-136                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-428 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning for the properties known municipally as part of 2290 Roger Stevens Drive and part of 2300 Roger Stevens Drive.

 

2006-137                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal By-law 2003-452 (Intensive Hog Farms).

 

2006-138                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law Number 93-98 of the former City of Ottawa to change the wording of the definition for “duplex house”.

 

2006-139                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 1-84 of the former City of Cumberland to change the zoning for part of the property known municipally as 8541 North Service Road (new reserved address of 8495 North Service Road).

 

2006-140                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 333 of 1999 of the former City of Gloucester to change the zoning for a portion of the property known municipally as 2894 Bank Street.

 

2006-141                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa amending By-law Number 93-98 of the former City of Ottawa for the purpose of changing the zoning in effect for the property known municipally as 22 Grange Avenue.

 

2006-142                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 333 of 1999 of the former City of Gloucester to change the zoning for a portion of the property known municipally as 5080 Albion Road.

 

2006-143                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law Number 100-2000 of the former City of Nepean to change the zoning for a portion of the property known municipally as 3760 Prince of Wales Drive.

 

2006-144                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 1-84 of the former City of Cumberland, By-law No. 64-82 of the former City of Cumberland, By-law No. 333 of 1999 of the former City of Gloucester, By-law No. 40-99 of the former Township of Goulbourn, By-law Number 161-93 of the former City of Kanata, By-law Number 167-93 of the former City of Kanata, By-law No. 100-2000 of the former City of Nepean, By-law No. 2003-230 of the City of Ottawa, By-law Number 93-98 of the former City of Ottawa, By-law No. 2004-428 of the City of Ottawa and By-law No. 266 of 1981 of the former Township of West Carleton to correct technical anomalies.

 

2006-145                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-521 (Private Roadways) and to delete the private roadways named Rudgers and Sibrass and to add the names of additional private roadways (Windswept, Bonita Beaucache, Brentmore, Crosby, Callahan, Encore, Garden Glen, Ridgepark, Rutgers, Silbrass, Pallister, Dalkowski, Saltspring, Tofino).

 

2006-146                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-15 to appoint Inspectors in respect of Fire Prevention Matters.

 

2006-147                 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 Services Branch of the Department of Development Services.

 

2006-148                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-301 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Infrastructure Services Branch of the Department of Transportation, Utilities and Public Works.

 

2006-149                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-60 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.

 

2006-150                 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2005-481 respecting a charge to recover costs of the installation and maintenance of digital security cameras in taxicabs.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

Confirmation By-law

 

MOTION NO. 56/14

 

Moved by Councillor A. Cullen

Seconded by Councillor J. Stavinga

 

THAT By-law 2006 - 151 to confirm the proceedings of Council be enacted and passed.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

Inquiries

 

The following inquiry was received:

 

From Councillor R. Bloess to the Deputy City Manager, Public Works and Services respecting the removal of buses from service.

 

 

Adjournment

 

Council adjourned the meeting at 11:43 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY CLERK

 

MAYOR