OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL

25 February 2009

ANDREW S. HAYDON HALL

10:00 a.m.

 

AGENDA 61

 

 

 

1.       Prayer

 

 

2.                 National Anthem (Councillor A. Cullen)

 

 

3.       Announcements/Ceremonial Activities

 

·                    Recognition - 150th Anniversary of the founding of Orléans

·                    Presentation – 2008 United Way Cheque Presentation

 

 

4.       Roll Call

 

 

5.       Confirmation of Minutes

 

Confirmation of Minutes of the regular meeting of 11 February 2009.

 

 

6.       Declarations of interest including those originally arising from prior meetings

 

 

7.       Communications

 

·                    Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Alerts :

·                    AMO Expresses Concern, Provides Recommendations to Minister on Proposed AODA Information and Communications Standard

 

·                    Petition submitted by The Ottawa Taxpayer Advocacy Group containing the signatures of two (2) Ottawa residents, asking that the 2009 Budget be reopened and reviewed on a line-by-line basis to find savings equal to the 4.9% tax increase.

 

 

8.       Regrets

 

Councillor S. Desroches (City Business), D. Thompson (City Business), D. Holmes and Mayor O’Brien have advised they will be absent from the Council meeting of 25 February 2009.

 

 

9.       City Auditor General

 

 

1.             OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL - TABLING OF 2008 AUDIT REPORTS  – volume 1

 

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That Council receive and table the following reports from the Office of the Auditor General at its meeting on February 25, 2009, for referral  to the appropriate Standing Committee, and for subsequent consideration and approval of the audit recommendations by Council on April 8, 2009:

 

2008 Audit Reports - Volume I

i)    Audit of IT Capital Expenditures and Project Approval Process

ii)   Audit of the Parking Function

iii)  Audit of the Building Code Services Process for 215 Preston Street

iv)   Audit of Hospitality and Other Ethical Matters

 

And that, on April 8, 2009, Council refer all audit recommendations where management is in disagreement to the Council Audit Working Group for resolution.

 

 

 

2.             OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL - EVALUATION OF THE FRAUD AND WASTE HOTLINe

 

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

 

1.         That Council direct the Office of the Auditor General to continue operating the Fraud and Waste Hotline.

 

2.         That Council direct the City to provide the general public with access to the Fraud and Waste Hotline, the cost of which to be absorbed within the Office of the Auditor General’s current budget of 0.08% of the City's total operating budget.

 

 

10.     City’s Meetings Investigator

 

    

1.         REPORT OF THE MEETINGS INVESTIGATOR REGARDING THE CLOSED MEETINGS OF COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 19, 2008, JANUARY 6, 2009 AND JANUARY 14/15, 2009

 

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council receive the attached report and consider the recommendations included within.

 

 

11.     Postponements and deferrals

 

Motions of Which Notice has Been Given Previously

 

MOTION NO. 60/30

 

Moved by Councillor S. Qadri

Seconded by Councillor D. Thompson

 

WHEREAS the development approvals for the Westwood Community provide for a park with a soccer field and other facilities;

 

AND WHEREAS this requirement was explicitly identified in the drawings referred to in the registered subdivision agreement;

 

AND WHEREAS the plan of subdivision containing the park was registered in 2005;

 

AND WHEREAS the park has not yet been constructed;

 

AND WHEREAS extensive discussions have taken place with the developers with respect to having the park constructed;

 

AND WHEREAS prior to and at a public meeting of the community in November, 2008 it was held out that the construction work would take place over the period between December, 2008 and May, 2009;

 

AND WHEREAS an agreement was drafted to incorporate this timing but this agreement has not been signed by the developers;

 

AND WHEREAS Planning and Environment Committee, pursuant to delegated authority, approved on 27 January 2009 the imposition on the next phase of the Westwood Community a condition of draft plan approval to requirement the terms of the agreement be adhered to;

 

AND WHEREAS, regardless of the timing of the registration of Phase 3, the community is entitled to have Coyote Run Park constructed now;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve that:

 

1.                  the City cash $150,000 of the existing letter of credit;

2.                  $450,000 in interim funding be made available to the City Operations Department to permit the construction of Coyote Run Park;

3.                  The developers of phase 3 of Westwood be required to repay the cost of the construction of Coyote Run Park no later than the registration of Phase 3; and

4.                  That the provisions of the Notice By-law relating to the notice of amendments to the Budget be waived.

 

 

MOTION NO. 60/31

 

Moved by Councillor S. Qadri

Seconded by Councillor D. Thompson

 

That Motion No. 60/30 be deferred to the Council meeting of 25 February 2009.

 

                                                                                                            DEFERRAL CARRIED

12.     Reconsideration

 

TRANSIT COMMITTEE REPORT 23

 

    

1.         Strategies to support the resumption of public transit

 

 

MOTION NO. 60/19

 

Moved by Councillor D. Holmes

Seconded by Councillor P. Feltmate

 

WHEREAS the recent transit service disruption has impacted many members of the community who have limited financial means

 

AND WHEREAS OC Transpo currently provides approximately 27,000 free tickets per month for distribution by community resource centres

 

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that Council approves $50,000 from the Transit Reserve Fund to allow the distribution of an additional approximately 50,000 free tickets in the month of February.

 

LOST on a division of 11 YEAS to 11 NAYS as follows:

 

YEAS (11):      Councillors J. Legendre, M. McRae, R. Jellett, D. Holmes, P. Feltmate, D. Deans, M. Wilkinson, M. Bellemare, A. Cullen, C. Leadman and C. Doucet. 

 

NAYS (11):     Councillors R. Bloess, El. El-Chantiry, S. Desroches, G. Brooks, G. Hunter, B. Monette, S. Qadri, R. Chiarelli, D. Thompson, J. Harder and Mayor O’Brien.

 
MOTION NO.60/20

 

Moved by Councillor D. Holmes

Seconded by Councillor P. Feltmate

 

That Motion No. 60/19 be reconsidered at the Council meeting of 25 February 2009.

 

Pursuant to Subsection 64 (4) of Procedure By-law 2006-462, notice of reconsideration CARRIED on a division of 11 YEAS to 11 NAYS (8 votes required) as follows:

 

YEAS (11):      Councillors J. Legendre, M. McRae, R. Jellett, D. Holmes, P. Feltmate, D. Deans, M. Wilkinson, M. Bellemare, A. Cullen, C. Leadman and C. Doucet. 

 

NAYS (11):     Councillors R. Bloess, El. El-Chantiry, S. Desroches, G. Brooks, G. Hunter, B. Monette, S. Qadri, R. Chiarelli, D. Thompson, J. Harder and Mayor O’Brien.

 

 

Motions of Which Notice has Been Given Previously

 
MOTION NO. 60/26

 

Moved by Councillor R. Bloess

Seconded by Councillor R. Jellett

 

WHEREAS three significant studies to date have shown Kettle Island as the best location for a bridge between Ottawa and Gatineau; and

 

Whereas Phase 2 of the Interprovincial Crossings study will refine the technically preferred alternative identified in Phase 1 and carry out a detailed Environmental Assessment of alternatives; and

 

Whereas the consulting team of ROCHE-NCE have identified that Kettle Island should be the focus of the next stage of the Interprovincial Crossings Study;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does not support the inclusion of the Lower Duck corridor in the next study phase.

 

CARRIED on a division of 13 YEAS to 8 NAYS as follows:

 

YEAS (13):      Councillors R. Bloess, El. El-Chantiry, S. Desroches, G. Brooks, M. McRae G. Hunter, R. Jellett, B. Monette, S. Qadri, M. Bellemare, D. Thompson, J. Harder and Mayor O’Brien.

 

NAYS (8):       Councillors J. Legendre, D. Holmes, P. Feltmate, D. Deans, M. Wilkinson, R. Chiarelli, C. Leadman and C. Doucet. 

 

 

MOTION NO. 60/27

 

Moved by Councillor J. Legendre

Seconded by Councillor D. Holmes

 

That Motion No. 60/26 be reconsidered at the Council meeting of 25 February 2009.

 

Pursuant to Subsection 64 (4) of Procedure By-law 2006-462, notice of reconsideration CARRIED on a division of 10 YEAS to 12 NAYS (8 votes required) as follows:

 

YEAS (10):      Councillors J. Legendre, M. McRae, D. Holmes, P. Feltmate, D. Deans, M. Wilkinson, A. Cullen, R. Chiarelli, C. Leadman and C. Doucet. 

 

NAYS (12):     Councillors R. Bloess, El. El-Chantiry, S. Desroches, G. Brooks, G. Hunter, R. Jellett, B. Monette, S. Qadri, M. Bellemare, D. Thompson, J. Harder and Mayor O’Brien.

 

 

13.     Motion to Introduce Reports

(Councillors D. Deans and M. Bellemare)

 

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 36

 

 

1.             AMENDMENT TO PLANNING APPLICATION FEES BY-LAW FOR GARDEN SUITES

 

 

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS Committee  AND planning and Environment committee AND Recommendation

 

That Council approve the establishment of a fee of $2,600.00 for the processing of extensions of Temporary Use By‑laws for “Garden Suites”, in accordance with the provisions of Section 39 of the Planning Act, and amend the Fees By-law accordingly.

 

 

 

2.             ZONING - 913 HOWIE ROAD

 

 

Committee Recommendations

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

1.         That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to amend the existing exception for 913 Howie Road, zoned Rural Residential Subzone 3, Exception 489r (RR3 [489r], to permit a second detached dwelling on the site for a further period from April 13, 2009 to April 12, 2012, as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

 

2.         That the implementation of the Zoning By-law amendment not proceed to City Council until its meeting of April 22, 2009.

 

 

 

3.             ZONING - 2215 SIXTH LINE ROAD

 

 

Committee Recommendation

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 2215 Sixth Line Road from Rural Countryside Zone (RU) to Rural Countryside Zone Exception xxxr (RU [xxxr]) to permit a garden suite on the site for a three-year period, as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2, subject to the following condition:

 

·        That the Owner enter into a Garden Suite agreement with the City of Ottawa as specified by Section 39.1(1) of the Planning Act , setting out that:

 

i)        The garden suite is to be occupied exclusively by the Owner’s parents;

 

ii)      The garden suite is to be removed at such time as it is no longer required by the occupants, at any time prior to expiry of the three-year period; and

 

iii)    The garden suite is to be removed at the end of the three-year period, unless an extension has been requested and approved by City Council, prior to the expiry of the Temporary Use By-law.

 

 

COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 36

 

 

1.             PARKLAND DEDICATION BY-LAW

 

 

community and protective services committee recommendations as amended

 

That Council:

 

1.         Adopt the proposed Parkland Dedication By-law attached as Document 5 to this report, and that this by-law be approved at the same time as the Official Plan amendment.  

 

2.         Direct staff to prepare and circulate a draft Official Plan amendment to incorporate the parkland dedication policies generally as proposed in Document 4 by February 2009.

 

3.         Approve that the Staff recommendation be modified to replace Schedule 3 attached to the Draft Parkland Dedication By-law with the Schedule 3 annotated as Option 3 attached to the Staff Memo of 3 February 2009.

 

4.         Approve that Section 17 (1) of the Draft Parkland Dedication By-law, which is related to the proportion of the Cash-in-lieu payments that are allocated to the citywide and district accounts, be modified as follows: 60% Ward and 40% CityWide annotated as Option 3 in the Cash-in-lieu Distribution Options Table in the Staff Memo of 3 February 2009.

 

5.         Approve that the existing funds in the “City Wide Reserve” that have been collected for “Cash-in-Lieu of Park Land” be distributed in accordance with the Wards for the purpose of Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Deposits.

 

6.         Approve that Finance Staff be required to report back each year prior to annual budget discussions.

 

7.         Approve that the Parkland Dedication By-Law, Part III 16. (1) (b) be amended to allow for district monies to be allocated to support developments that overlap districts with the  concurrence of the affected Ward Councillors. 

 

8.         Approve that Part II, Exemptions 14 (1) (f) be re-worded to exempt only those schools meeting students’ outdoor recreation needs on-site at the time of development. 

 

 

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommendations

 

That Council:

 

1.         Adopt the proposed Parkland Dedication By-law attached as Document 5 to this report, and that this by-law be approved at the same time as the Official Plan amendment.  

 

2.         Direct staff to prepare and circulate a draft Official Plan amendment to incorporate the parkland dedication policies generally as proposed in Document 4 by February 2009.

 

Planning and Environment Committee Recommendation as amended

 

That Council:

 

1.         Adopt the proposed Parkland Dedication By-law attached as Document 5 to this report, and that this by-law be approved at the same time as the Official Plan amendment.  

 

2.         Direct staff to prepare and circulate a draft Official Plan amendment to incorporate the parkland dedication policies generally as proposed in Document 4 by February 2009.

 

3.         Direct staff to undertake reporting of parkland dedication by ward.

 

 

 

2.             MOTION - REVISED ALLOCATION POLICY FOR ARTS, CULTURE AND FESTIVAL GROUPS

 

 

Committee Recommendation as amended

 

That Council direct City Staff to report back to Community and Protective Services Committee in the fourth quarter of 2009 with a more comprehensive update on current allocation funding processes; provide a status on groups that are not considered as part of the current process and provide recommendations that would address these gaps including Councillor involvement and oversight in the proposed process. 

 

 

 

3.             BY-LAWS–– MASTER PLUMBERS AND PLUMBING CONTRACTORS - REPEALS

 

 

Committee Recommendations as amended

 

That Council:

 

1.         Approve the repeal of regulations, license requirements and other references related to Master Plumbers and Plumbing Contractors from the following licensing by-laws as detailed in Document 1:

 

(a)        Former Gloucester     By-law 70-2000          Schedule A17,

(b)        Former Goulbourn     By-law 19-95              (whole)

(c)        Former Nepean          By-law 135-2000        Schedule 12,

(d)        Former Ottawa           By-law L6-2000          Schedule 18, and

(e)        Former Vanier            By-law 29-00              Schedule 16.

 

2.         Petition the Province of Ontario to consider establishing a regulatory licensing scheme to regulate the qualifications and business practices of Plumbers in the Province of Ontario.

 

 

 

4              KANATA NORTH RECREATION COMPLEX: PROJECT PROSPECTUS FOR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION

 

 

Committee Recommendations

 

That Council:

 

1.                  Approve the prospectus for the Kanata North Recreation Complex project as outlined in this report, as the basis for the design, construction and operation of the new complex and site.

2.                  Authorize staff to complete the partnership details with the YM-YWCA, based on the proposed partnership framework outlined in this report.

3.                  Authorize staff to proceed with the implementation of the project if the Public Sector Comparator indicates significant facility and site design, construction and operational efficiencies can be achieved per the partnership goals and objectives outlined in this report.

4.                  Direct staff to report back to Committee and Council for approval of any agreements reached with management, design, construction and operational partners in the Kanata North Recreation Complex.

5.                  Authorize staff to enter into discussions with additional parties interested in pursuing co-location and partnership opportunities on-site and report back to Committee and Council with appropriate recommendations.

 

 

 

5.             PRIORITIES FOR THE 2009 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING PROGRAM AND
CRIME PREVENTION OTTAWA FUNDING (NON-RENEWABLE FUNDING)

 

 

Committee Recommendation

 

That Council approve the priorities for the 2009 Community Project Funding Program identified in this report and receive information about the priorities approved by the Board of Crime Prevention Ottawa.

 

 

CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 37

 

 

1.         MOTION – POLICY ON SEEKING COST AWARDS

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

 

That Council confirm its policy on seeking cost awards after successfully defending its positions against community and resident public interest groups such that the City will not seek cost awards from community or resident groups before administrative tribunals and courts unless the case advanced by the community or resident group can reasonably be considered either frivolous, vexatious, in bad faith or an abuse of process under all of the circumstances of the case, subject to concurrence by CSEDC; and

 

That community or resident groups that challenge the City in court also be asked, as part of the litigation, to confirm that they will similarly not seek costs against the City unless the City has breached any of the above noted factors

 

 

 

2.         Sale of property – 113 Mcarthur Avenue

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That Council:

 

1.   Declare the properties shown as Parcels “A” and “B” on Annex “A” attached, containing approximately 234 m2 (2,518.83 square feet), municipally known as 113 McArthur Avenue and described as part of lot 65, Registered Plan 49, being part of part 18 Expropriation Plan CT166094, former City of Vanier now in the City of Ottawa, as surplus to the City’s needs; and

 

2.      Approve the sale of Parcel “A” on Annex “A” attached, containing an area of 68 m2 (731.96 square feet) municipally known as part of 113 McArthur Avenue, described as part of lot 65, Registered Plan 49, being part of part 18, Expropriation Plan CT166094, former City of Vanier now in the City of Ottawa, subject to any easements that may be required to Pamela O’Donnell for the amount of $7,320 plus survey costs and GST, pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale that has been received.

 

 

 

3.       SALE OF LAND – PART OF LANE at REAR OF 32 TO 36 rOBINSON aVENUE AND 211 AND 215 LEES AVENUE

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That Council:

 

1.                  Declare a parcel of land shown hatched on Annex “A” attached and identified as Parcels 1 to 4, containing a total area of approximately 100.62m2 (1083.1 square feet), being part of the lane adjacent to Lots 15, 16, 18, 19, 21 and 22, Registered Plan 190, in the City of Ottawa, as surplus to the City’s needs;

 

2.                  Approve the sale of the land detailed in Recommendation 1, pursuant to Agreements of Purchase and Sale that have been received, as follows:

 

a)         Parcel 1 containing an approximate area of 33.59 m2 (361.57 square feet) subject to final survey, to Ottawa Community Housing Corporation, for the amount of $3,800, plus GST;

 

b)         Parcel 2 containing an approximate area of 16.79 m2 (189.73 square feet) subject to final survey, to Ian Fraser Hamilton and Josephine Irene Hamilton, for the amount of $2,200, plus GST;

 

c)         Parcel 3 containing an approximate area of 33.59 m2 (361.57 square feet) subject to final survey, to Gary Courville, for the amount of $3,800, plus GST; and

 

d)         Parcel 4 containing an area of 16.79 m2 (180.73 square feet) subject to final survey, to Denis Redmond and Wendy Duschenes, for the amount of $2,200, plus GST.

 

 

 

4.                   Sale of Property – Part of 2605 Tenth Line ROAD – Avalon Storm Pond

 

 

Committee Recommendations

 

That Council:

 

1.   Declare a portion of the property municipally known as 2605 Tenth Line Road and shown hatched on Annex “A” attached, containing approximately 254.8 m2  (2742.73 square feet), legally described as part of Lot 4, Concession 10, Geographic Township of Cumberland being Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Plan 4R-23376, in the City of Ottawa, as surplus to the City’s needs; and

 

2.   Approve the sale of the property detailed in Recommendation 1, subject to any easements that may be required, to Minto Communities Inc., for the amount of $27,400 plus GST, if applicable, pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale that has been received.

 

 

 

5.             OTTAWA OPTION FOR RECEIPT AND CONSIDERATION OF UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS

 

 

Committee Recommendation

 

That Council approve the revised Ottawa Option policy, as outlined in Document 1.

 

 

 

6.             INTERVENOr STATUS IN PROCEEDINGS OF INTEREST INVOLVING BANK TOWERS ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD APPEAL

 

 

Committee RecommendationS

 

That Council:

 

1.   Receive, for information, this report on the City’s participation in an application for intervenor status along with other Ontario municipalities in an appeal before the Ontario Divisional Court of the Assessment Review Board’s decision regarding Toronto’s Bank Towers; and

 

2.   Recommend Council support the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s request that the provincial government implement the necessary legislative amendments to the Assessment Act to support the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s current methodology for assessing income-producing properties.

 

 

 

7.             2009 INTERIM PROPERTY TAXES AND DUE DATES

 

 

Committee Recommendations

 

That Council approve:

 

1.                  That the 2009 interim property tax billing be set at 50% of the 2008 Annualized Taxes as permitted by legislation;

 

2.                  That the amount protected classes are billed on the interim tax billing be set at the maximum percent of last years' adjusted taxation, as permitted by legislation (50% of the annualized adjusted 2008 taxes);

 

3.         That the following tax due dates be approved for 2009:

i.          Interim:           March 30, 2009

ii.         Final:               June 18, 2009

 

4.         That the penalty and interest percentage charge on overdue and unpaid tax arrears remain at the rate of 1.25% per month (15% per year) unchanged from 2008.

 

14.     Motion to Adopt Reports

(Councillors D. Deans and M. Bellemare)

 

 

15.     Motions of Which Notice has Been Given Previously

 

MOTION

 

Moved by Councillor R. Bloess

Seconded by Councillor B. Monette

 

WHEREAS, 2010 marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of the St-Joseph d’Orléans parish; and

 

WHEREAS, celebrating Orléans’ 150th anniversary is one way of recognizing the founding of one of the first Francophone villages east of Bytown, the capital of Canada, which is now Ottawa; and

 

WHEREAS, the City of Ottawa will be taking part in the celebrations under the theme Proud of our past, celebrating the present and preparing the future to recognize the contribution of community pioneers and builders in the development of the Orléans area; and

 

WHEREAS, the celebrations of Orléans’ 150th anniversary will feature activities commemorating its history and promoting a community that has managed to retain its language and culture, with the desire that this Francophone identity will be passed on to future generations; and

 

WHEREAS, the celebrations of Orléans’ 150th anniversary will create a feeling of belonging to this very vibrant community;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa proclaims the year 2010 as the Year Marking Orléans’ 150th anniversary.

 

 
MOTION

 

Moved by Councillor M. McRae

Seconded by Councillor C. Leadman

 

WHEREAS the City delivers hundreds of services that are important to the lives of the citizens of Ottawa; and

 

WHEREAS there will inevitably be occasions when unanticipated events occur that raise public concern; and

 

WHEREAS elected representatives are contacted directly by residents to voice their concerns and ask questions; and

 

WHEREAS the local media are an effective tool to communicate quickly with a large number of citizens;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City staff be directed to hold timely Councillor and media briefings as a primary tool for getting accurate information out to citizens as quickly as possible when unanticipated issues of significant public concern arise.

 

 

MOTION

 

Moved by Councillor C. Doucet

Seconded by Councillor C. Leadman

 

WHEREAS the Ottawa River is the largest and most important supply of drinking water for Eastern Ontario and West Quebec municipalities;

 

WHEREAS the Ottawa River follows the provincial boundary between Quebec and Ontario;

 

WHEREAS Ontario has established source water protection for all municipalities in Ontario with the authority to prepare source water protection plans for those municipalities;

 

WHEREAS the source water protection plans developed under Ontario’s authority to protect clean drinking water from the Ottawa River will not address source water protection on a watershed basis;

 

WHEREAS taking a piecemeal approach to source protection for communities along the Ottawa River will not satisfy the intent of the Walkerton Inquiry recommendations to protect source drinking water on a watershed basis;

 

WHEREAS, without source water programs being in place on both sides of the

River, the efforts to ensure that our mutual interest in maintaining clean drinking water cannot be met;

 

BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa petition the Federal, Ontario and Quebec governments for a source water protection plan for the Ottawa River including all municipalities on both sides of the river for recommendations to protect the public;

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that given the urgency of this matter, that timetable be established with deadlines for responses from all levels of government with an objective of May 31, 2009.

 

MOTION

 

Moved by Councillor D. Deans

Seconded by Councillor P. Feltmate

 

WHEREAS in 1908 the first Women’s Day was held in the United States, accompanied by large demonstrations in which women demanded political and economic rights, as well as the right to vote;

AND WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an internationally recognized event;

 

AND WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911;

 

AND WHEREAS in 1997, the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women’s equality;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council declare March 8, 2009, to be International Women’s Day in the City of Ottawa.

 

 

16.     Notices of Motion (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

 

 

17.     Motion to Introduce By-laws                                          Three Readings

(Councillors D. Deans and M. Bellemare)

 

a)                  A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-483 respecting planning fees for an application to extend a temporary use by-law for a garden suite.

 

b)                  A by-law of the City of Ottawa to set the instalment due dates and the interest and penalty rates applicable to the collection of property taxes for 2009.

 

c)                  A by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for a municipal capital facility in relation to health services on the lands that are  municipally known as 424 Metcalfe Street and 105 Catherine Street.

 

d)                  A by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for a municipal housing project facility on the lands that are municipally known as 424 Metcalfe Street and 105 Catherine Street.

 

e)                  A by-law of the City of Ottawa to stop up and close part of Harrold Place, Registered Plan 267570.

 

f)                    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to dedicate certain land in the City of Ottawa as a park (Harrold Place Park).

 

g)                  A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands on Deer View Avenue and Stedman Street, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

 

h)                  A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate Trim Road Inc, Phase 3 (Notting Hill) at 2200 Trim Road, as being exempt from Part Lot Control and to repeal By-law No. 2009-60.

 

i)                    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint certain Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Real Property and Asset Management Division (Venture Properties Unit), of the Public Works Branch, in the City Operations Department, to enforce the provisions of By-law No. 2008-448, being the Parkdale Market By-law.

 

j)                    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint certain Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Real Property and Asset Management Division (Venture Properties Unit), of the Public Works Branch, in the City Operations Department, to enforce the provisions of By-law No. 2008-449, being the ByWard Market Program By-law.

 

k)                  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.

 

 

18.     Confirmation By-law (Councillors D. Deans and M. Bellemare)

 

 

19.     Inquiries

 

 

20.     Adjournment  (Councillors D. Deans and M. Bellemare)

 

 

 

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