OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL
27 January 2010
ANDREW S. HAYDON HALL
10:00 a.m.
AGENDA 83
1. Prayer
2.
National Anthem (Mayor
O’Brien)
3. Announcements/Ceremonial Activities
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Heart Month
·
Recognition – Chief deHooge
4. Roll Call
5. Confirmation of Minutes
Confirmation
of Minutes of the regular meeting of 13 January 2009.
6. Declarations
of interest including those originally arising from prior meetings
7. Communications
·
Responses
to Inquiries
·
37-09 - Procurement for
the New Bus Garage
8. Regrets
Councillor D. Thompson (City Business) has advised he will
be absent from the Council meeting of 27 January 2010.
9. Motion to Introduce Reports
(Councillors S. Desroches and A. Cullen)
Ottawa Community Housing
Corporation
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1.
Confirmation of election of Ottawa community housing corporation
(ochc) Chair confirmation de l’élection de la présidente
de la société de logement communautaire d’Ottawa |
2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be
authorized to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa as
shareholder of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation setting out the resolution
approved by the City Council.
City Clerk and Solicitor
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1.
sTATUS UPDATE - COUNCIL INQUIRIES AND MOTIONs for the period
ending 13 January 2010 RAPPORT DE SITUATION – DEMANDES DE
RENSEIGNEMENTS ET MOTIONS DU CONSEIL POUR LA PÉRIODE SE TERMINANT LE 13
janvier 2010 |
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this
report for information.
Committee Reports
Agriculture and
Rural Affairs Committee Report 49
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1. DOWDALL
MUNICIPAL DRAIN INSTALLATIONS
MUNICIPALES DE DRAINAGE DOWDALL |
Committee Recommendations
That
Council adopt the Engineer's Report for the Dowdall Municipal Drain and give first
and second reading to the attached By-law in accordance with Sections 42 and 45 of the Drainage Act of Ontario.
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2. RIDEAU CANAL LANDSCAPE
STRATEGY GOVERNANCE MODEL MODÈLE
DE GOUVERNANCE RELATIVEMENT À LA STRATÉGIE D’AMÉNAGEMENT PAYSAGER DU CANAL
RIDEAU |
planning and environment committee and
agriculture and rural affairs Committee Recommendations
That Council:
1. Endorse
the proposed governance model for the Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy as set out in Document 1, subject to the
change identified in Recommendation 3 below to permit two representatives from
the City of Ottawa.
2. Appoint
Councillor Doucet as the Member of Council from the Urban Area and Councillor
Thompson as the Member of Council from the Rural Area to serve on the
Steering Committee. One will serve as a
reserve member until the governance model is amended per Recommendation 3; and
3. Request that Parks
Canada amend the proposed Governance Model to include two City of Ottawa
members on the Steering Committee and direct staff to report back on the
outcome of this request.
Audit, Budget and Finance Report 5
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2. Impact of Hst on the 2010
budget repercussions de la tvh sur le budget de 2010
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council
receive this report for information.
Corporate
Services and Economic Development Report 50
Committee recommendationS as amended
That Council approve that:
1.
The City Treasurer be directed
to establish and fill the new position of Chief Procurement Officer;
2.
The criteria to engage the
services of a Fairness Commissioner in specific procurement processes as set
out in this report be adopted;
3.
Subsection 9(1)(e) of the Purchasing By-law dealing with a
“substantive objection” to a procurement process be revised to adopt the
Comprehensive Complaints Process as described in this report;
4.
The Purchasing By-law be amended to reflect the use of a local
preference provision as a “tie-breaker”;
5.
Staff be directed, prior to implementing a bidding prohibition
against suppliers engaged in litigation with the City, to clarify the grounds
upon which such discretion would be exercised (e.g. when a supplier has
committed fraud against the City or one of its boards or corporations, has a
history of failing to perform under the terms of a contract or has been found
to be in breach of health and safety conditions) and to consult with the
Business Advisory Committee with respect to same and report back to the
Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee;
6.
As part of the City of Ottawa making the
formal amendments to its Purchasing By-law, staff consult with the Business
Advisory Committee to ensure that the roll-out of these new City procedures
will be brought to the attention of the business community in a timely manner;
7.
The
Chief Procurement Officer and/or the City’s contact person identified in a
formal procurement process be the only official points of contact for bidders
in a City procurement process or a complaint thereof and that bidders shall not
contact either elected representatives or other staff regarding that bid; and
8.
The criteria to engage the services of a
Fairness Commissioner in specific procurement processes as set out in
Recommendation 2 of the Report, be adopted and expanded to also include the
Recommendations of the Business Advisory Committee dated January 18, 2010 for
the management of such services by:
(a)
ensuring that the use of Fairness
Commissioners is carefully managed to avoid project delays and increases in
acquisition costs;
(b)
having Fairness Commissioner services
engaged through a competitive process and that the cost for such services to
the City is fair and reasonable; and
(c)
ensuring the scope of such services is
clearly defined, as part of the engagement, including required deliverables
such as written reports and presentations to Committee and Council, if
necessary.
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4. CASH
IN LIEU – PARKLAND FEES REGLEMENT
FINANCIER DES FRAIS RELATIFS AUX TERRAINS A VOCATION DE PARC
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Committee
recommendation
That Council approve the cash in lieu of parkland fees be waived for
2231 Pagé Rd.
5. MOTION 35/14 – COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW
MOTION 35/14 - REGLEMENT GENERAL DE ZONAGE
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That Council direct the City Clerk and Solicitor to reimburse the
applicant for the building permit for 303 Lanark for properly documented
expenses directly associated with the incorrect implementation of Motion 35/14
of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the development (located in the
area bound by Churchill North, Workman, Duchess, Kirchoffer, Atlantis and
Shelby) to a maximum of $10,000.
13. CITY OF OTTAWA ASSISTANCE FOR HAITI
AIDE DE LA VILLE D'OTTAWA POUR HAÏTI
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council
approve the following measures to provide assistance to the people of Haiti as
soon as possible:
1. The
City of Ottawa give priority to employees seeking annual or unpaid leave to volunteer
their time to support any existing networks of non-government agencies that
provide disaster relief and humanitarian aid to Haiti; and
2. The
City of Ottawa Emergency and Protective Service Department liase with federal
and provincial governments to provide full cooperation in their assistance to
deliver humanitarian aid and the re-building of key infrastructure; and
3. In
the event that the City of Ottawa is called upon by the Provincial and Federal
Government to provide assistance to Haiti, the Emergency and Protective
Services Department will report back to the appropriate standing committee and
council on all activities and support provided; and
4. That
the City of Ottawa motion regarding assistance for Haiti be forwarded to the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities to distribute to its membership; and
5. That
this motion be sent to local Members of Parliament, and the Federal Minister
responsible for the Canadian Economic Development Agency; and
6. That
the City of Ottawa continue to work in conjunction with local humanitarian
organizations to ensure that repatriated individuals receive required supports
(i.e. food, shelter, psychosocial support) through existing protocols; and
7. That the City of Ottawa endorse the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to encourage individuals to participate in fundraising events to make charitable contributions to organizations in support of ongoing relief efforts in Haiti. The Government of Canada announced last week that it will match individual contributions to charitable organizations.
Planning and Environment Committee
Report 63A
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2. ZONING - PART OF 123 HUNTMAR DRIVE ZONAGE - PARTIE DU 123,
PROMENADE HUNTMAR |
Committee Recommendation
(This matter is subject to Bill 51)
That Council
approve an amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning
provisions of the Residential Third Density YY urban exception 1455
(R3YY[1455]) in effect over part of 123 Huntmar Drive, as shown on Document 1
and detailed in Document 2.
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6. INTENSIFICATION
IMPLEMENTATION GROUP - PROJECT CHARTER AND COUNCIL SPONSORS GROUPE DE MISE EN ŒUVRE DE
LA DENSIFICATION – CHARTE DE PROJET ET COMMANDITAIRES DU CONSEIL |
Committee
recommendationS
That Council:
1.
Approve the Intensification Implementation
Group Project Charter as set out in Document 1;
2.
Appoint two Members of Council
from the Urban Area and two Members of Council from the Suburban Area as
Council Sponsors.
Transit Committee Report 35
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2. non
Refundable Tax Credit for Public Transit Crédit d’impôt non remboursable pour le
transport en commun |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve that a letter be
sent to the Federal Minister of Finance requesting that the Non Refundable Tax
Credit for Public Transit be made fully refundable.
Transportation Committee Report 36
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1. Montréal Road Closures Fermeture À La
Hauteur Du Chemin Montréal |
Committee Recommendations As Amended
That Council:
1. Direct
staff in the Infrastructure Services
and Community Sustainability Portfolio, Planning and Growth Management Department and the City
Operations Portfolio, Public Works and Services Department be directed to
partner with the Quartier Vanier BIA and its consultants to provide support and
assistance as needed to complete a study for the closure of certain streets on
Montréal Road as previously identified in the City of Ottawa Official Plan.
2. Approve
the removal of the following bullet from the content of the report, as it is
premature and pre-supposes conclusions of the study:
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File
application for road closure with the City of Ottawa
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2. 90 George Street – Proposed Valet Parking 90, Rue George - Service
Voiturier Proposé |
Committee
Recommendations As Amended
That Council
approve:
1. That
the Director of Real Estate Partnership and Development Office be authorized to
enter into a License of Occupation agreement on behalf of the City with the
Owner in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in Document 1,
which terms and conditions will provide a 10 year term for the License of
Occupation agreement with a nominal yearly fee of $1.00 for the 10 year term,
which will be subject to renegotiation for further renewals based on applicable
City land lease policy in place thereafter.
2. That
the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability
provide for the issuance of the required road cut permit to allow the Owner to
undertake the proposed improvements subject to all technical matters related to
the works being to the satisfaction of the Deputy City Manager and subject to
any securities as set out in Document 1 being posted.
3. That the following condition from
the “Contents of License of Occupation Agreement” (Document 1):
“Should the City and/or Public Utilities operating within the Public
Right of Way decide to renew or repair infrastructure below the surface of the
Lands, the Owner must remove the improvements and repair or renew the surface
of the lands at its expense upon the time specified within written notice from
the City.”
be
replaced with:
"Should the City or utility companies decide to renew or repair
infrastructure below the surface of the lands, the City or utility company is responsible
for compacting while the owners are responsible for removing and replacing the
pavers within time periods specified in written notice from the City.
10. Bulk Consent Agenda
That Council approve the
Bulk Consent Agenda attached as Document
1.
11. Motion to Adopt Reports
(Councillors S. Desroches and A. Cullen)
12. Motions
of Which Notice has Been Given Previously
MOTION
Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson
Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry
WHEREAS
the City of Ottawa will be preparing a revised Long Range Financial Plan over
the next year; and
WHEREAS
it is prudent to involve the public early on in the preparation of the plan to
ensure that all ideas and suggestions are considered; and
WHEREAS
the City of Ottawa has amended the budget development process and established
an Audit, Finance and Budget Committee to provide more focus on financial
issues; and
WHEREAS
supporting a gathering where ideas on how to balance services considering the
financial resources of the City as well as the concerns of both taxpayers and
those requiring services;
THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa host a Financial Sustainability Summit
in April/May to gather input pending review of the Long Range Financial Plan
and future budget process from the public; and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an ad-hoc committee composed of three Members of
Council and Finance and Communications staff develop the format for the meeting
and a communications plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
the cost of the summit be funded from existing budgets.
13. Notices of Motion (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
14. Motion to Introduce By-laws Three Readings
(Councillors S. Desroches and A. Cullen)
a)
A by-law of the City
of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting fire routes.
b)
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
Public Works and Services.
c)
A by-law of the
City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and
assume them for public use.
d)
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.
e)
A by-law of the
City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2005-439 regulating permanent signs on
private property.
f)
A by-law of the
City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-520 respecting signs and advertising
devices on City roads.
g)
A by-law of the
City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the
zoning of lands known municipally as 3317 Navan Road.
h)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of
the City of Ottawa to change the zoning
of lands known municipally as 1515 Earl Armstrong Road.
i)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of
the City of Ottawa to change the zoning provisions for part of the land known
municipally as 123 Huntmar Drive.
j)
A by-law of the City
of Ottawa to set the installment due dates and the interest and penalty rates
applicable to the collection of property taxes for 2010.
k)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and
public highway and assume it for public use (Half Moon Bay, Carina Crescent,
Dorado Way, Callisto Way, Tucana Way).
15. Confirmation By-law (Councillors S. Desroches and A. Cullen)
16. Inquiries
17. Adjournment (Councillors S. Desroches and A.
Cullen)
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