MINUTES
CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF OTTAWA-CARLETON
CHAMPLAIN ROOM
2 NOVEMBER 1999
3:15 P.M.
PRESENT
Chair: R. Chiarelli
Members: D. Beamish, R. Cantin, B. Hill, G. Hunter, A. Loney, M. Meilleur,
W. Stewart and R. van den Ham
REGRETS
P. Hume (Regional business)
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee confirm the Minutes of the 05 October 1999 meeting.
CARRIED
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
No declarations of interest were filed.
REGULAR ITEMS
ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORTATION
1. Rural Water Quality PROGRAMME
CONTRACT CC-9897
- Environment and Transportation A/Deputy Commissioner’s
report dated 01 Oct 99
Councillor Hill requested further information on the programme proposed by the South Nation Conservation Authority (SNCA). N. Schepers, Deputy Commissioner, Environment, reported the SNCA had submitted a proposal to develop a regional rural clean water quality programme, which had been approved as part of the 1999 Capital program. She stated through the work of an individual retained from the SNCA, and in consultation with the agricultural community, the local municipalities and Provincial agencies, a made in Ottawa-Carleton programme would be developed, noting the three watersheds in the Region. Ms. Schepers added the staff report represented a contract entered into with the SNCA for the services and expertise of the individual retained from the SNCA.
Councillor Hill inquired about duplication as she believed the conservation authorities were involved in similar activities. Councillor Stewart reported the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority had previously delivered the provincially funded Clean Up Rural Beaches programme, however, confirmed it had been discontinued 4-5 years ago. Councillor Stewart stated the RVCA were investigating programmes of this type, however, they presently did not have an active programme.
Councillor Hill requested more information regarding the measures to reduce both point source and non-point source water pollution. Ms. Schepers explained they were presently involved in the programme development phase. However, additional information on the programme content, grant structure and approval membership, etc., would be presented to the Planning and Environment Committee in approximately February 2000. Councillor Hill stated she would watch for further information.
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee and Council approve the award of Contract No. CC-9897 in the amount of $116,800 for professional services from the South Nation Conservation Authority over the next two years to assist in the development and implementation of a Rural Clean Water Programme.
CARRIED
2. SUPPORT TO REGION OF OTTAWA CARLETON
AMBULANCE BID PREPARATION TEAM
- Ambulance Bid Steering Committee Chair’s report dated 20 Oct 99
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee and Council approve the award of Proposal No. 01299-99037-P01/99 to The ACD Group, LLC, Springfield, Virginia, and IBI Group, Toronto, Ontario, to assist the Ambulance Bid Preparation Team in the preparation, design and development of a Land Ambulance System for a total contract upset limit of $330,000.00.
CARRIED
FINANCE
3. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES:
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GRANT REQUEST
- Finance Commissioner’s report dated 12 Oct 99
Moved by A. Loney
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee recommend Council approve the grant request for $42,000 from Habitat for Humanity.
CARRIED as amended
(B. Hill and
R. van den Ham dissented)
4. REPLACEMENT OF LOST DEBENTURE
- Finance Commissioner’s report dated 19 Oct 99
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee recommend Council approve the enactment of a by-law authorizing the issue of a replacement debenture in accordance with existing legislation.
CARRIED
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS
5. LAND ACQUISITION
HUNT CLUB ROAD / MOODIE DRIVE REALIGNMENT, NEPEAN
- Planning and Development Approvals Commissioner’s
report dated 10 Oct 99
Councillor Cantin expressed concern with the high price involved for the purpose of exchanging land. R. Ennor, Director, Property Services Division, reported the price for the property was approximately $10,000 per acre, noting it was owned by the National Capital Commission and otherwise would not be developed for a long time. He agreed if the land was being purchased on the open market, it may be at a much lesser rate. Mr. Ennor added the Region was required to pay for the net difference as they were purchasing more land than they were selling.
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee recommend Council:
1. Approve the acquisition of vacant land containing a total area of 1.241 ha from the National Capital Commission required for the Hunt Club Road/Moodie Drive realignment, located in Part of Lots 30 and 31, Concession 4 and 5 (Rideau Front), City of Nepean, shown as Parts 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 on reference Plan 4R- 14822, for the consideration of $16,905, plus GST;
2. Declare as surplus to Regional needs the lands legally described as being Part of the Road Allowance between Lots 30 and 31, Concession 5 (Rideau Front), City of Nepean shown as Part 3 on Plan 4R-14822, containing an area of 0.557 ha;
3. Approve a road closing by-law and sale of land described in Recommendation 2 to the National Capital Commission for $1.00.
CARRIED
INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED
ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORTATION
1. 1999 Safety Improvement Programme
Contract ETL99-5013
(As Per Corporate Policy Manual Section 4.6.9)
- Environment and Transportation A/Deputy Commissioner’s
memorandum dated 08 Oct 99
2. Cathodic Protection Program Backfill Material
Contract Nos. CW 9616 and CW 9626
(In Accordance with Corporate Policy Manual Section 4.6.9)
- Environment and Transportation A/Deputy Commissioner’s
memorandum dated 08 Oct 99
FINANCE
3. Year 2000 and the Region of Ottawa-Carleton
Report for the Third Quarter of 1999
- Finance Commissioner’s memorandum dated 12 Oct 99
REGIONAL CLERK
4. Record of Tender Openings
for the Month of September 1999
(As Per Corporate Policy Manual Section 4.6.6)
- Regional Clerk’s memorandum dated 01 Oct 99
Councillor Loney referenced the West Transitway - Bayshore Station tender and inquired when construction would begin. M. Sheflin, Environment and Transportation Commissioner, reported it was an extremely important project and a "kick-off" was being planned around the event. He stated the Councillor would be informed of the timeframe and construction would begin in the near future.
OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Cantin informed Committee about the recent installation of a multi-way stop at Forest Valley and Orleans Boulevards. He stated the area was adjacent to schools and had become a busy intersection. The Councillor noted the counts confirmed it was eligible for traffic control signals, however, it had been decided to proceed with signs at this point to ensure continued safety. Councillor Cantin referenced the importance and thanked staff for the community involvement (schools in this instance) through their participation in the installation event.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
NEXT MEETING
16 November 1999
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