MINUTES
CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF OTTAWA-CARLETON
CHAMPLAIN ROOM
07 SEPTEMBER 1999
3:10 P.M.
PRESENT
Chair: R. Chiarelli
Members: D. Beamish, R. Cantin, B. Hill, P. Hume, G. Hunter,
M. Meilleur and R. van den Ham
Regrets: W. Stewart, A. Loney
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee confirm the Minutes of the 06 July 1999 meeting.
CARRIED
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
No declarations of interest were filed.
ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORTATION
1. SOUTH OTTAWA TUNNEL CLEANING AND
REMEDIAL WORK - CONTRACT CS-9884
- Environment and Transportation Commissioner’s report dated 13 Aug 99
In response to a question posed by Councillor Cantin, M. Beckstead, Chief Administrative Officer, confirmed staff will be providing committee members with information on the legal matters in the near future.
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee approve the award of Contract No. CS-9884 to Montgomery Watson Americas, Inc, Boston, MA for the design and construction services for the cleaning and remedial work of the South Ottawa Tunnel for a total contract provision of $15,120,000.
CARRIED
2. ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE PUMPING STATION
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP
- Environment and Transportation Commissioner’s report dated 21 Jul 99
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee and Council approve the transfer of the existing Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Pumping Station, forcemain and easements to the National Museum of Science and Technology Corporation.
CARRIED
3. MANOR AVENUE, BUENA VISTA ROAD, PARK ROAD MINTO PLACE AND MACKINNON ROAD 1999 WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM REHABILITATION
PROGRAMME - CONTRACT PAYMENT CONTRACT NO. ETL99-3030
- Environment and Transportation Commissioner’s report dated 03 Aug 99
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee approve payment in the amount of $1,952,000 to the Village of Rockcliffe Park for the watermain portion of the tender from Ottawa Greenbelt Construction Limited, Gloucester, for the installation of new watermains on Manor Avenue, Buena Vista Road, Park Road, Minto Place and MacKinnon Road.
CARRIED
4. LEMIEUX SETTLING BASINS 1, 2, 3 - REHABILITATION
CONTRACT NO. 99-306
- Environment and Transportation Commissioner’s report dated 10 Aug 99
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee and Council approve:
CARRIED
5. SCADA UPGRADE PROGRAMME EQUIPMENT PURCHASE CONTRACT CZ0472
- Environment and Transportation Commissioner’s report dated 11 Aug 99
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee approve the increase to Contract CZ0472 with CB Engineering (Eastern) Ltd., Laval, for the supply of Intellution HMI SCADA software for the Remote Facilities SCADA System in the amount of $151,400 for a total contract provision of $361,495.
CARRIED
FINANCE
6. CASH INVESTMENTS AND LOANS RECEIVABLE (AS AT 30 JUNE 1999)
- Finance Commissioner’s report dated 19 Jul 99
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee and Council receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
LEGAL
7. PLANNING EXPENSES FOR EXPERT WITNESSES
ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARING
KANATA OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS NOS. 45, 46 AND 51
- A/Regional Solicitor’s report dated 23 Aug 99
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee recommend to Council that $38,000 in costs be incurred by the Legal Department to defend the position of Regional Council at the upcoming Ontario Municipal Board hearing on the Regional Official Plan, Policy 4.7.3 and Kanata Official Plan Amendments Nos. 45, 46 and 51.
CARRIED
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS
8. SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY - 2670 QUEENSVIEW DRIVE, OTTAWA
- Planning and Development Approvals Commissioner’s report dated 5 Jul 99
Councillor van den Ham inquired why the Region is paying Bell Canada to relocate its plant. Environment and Transportation Commissioner M. Sheflin responded that while Bell had an existing easement, the Region directed they move their plant to a new location as part of the building of the transitway.
Councillor Cantin inquired on the value of the property. L. Nalezinski, Planning and Property Approvals, advised that while staff had not completed an appraisal as the property was being conveyed for $1, based on the purchase price of similar properties in this area, he estimated the value to be between $10,000 and $15,000.
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee recommend Council:
1. Declare 188.8 m2 of land described as part of Lot 328, Registered Plan 372212, City of Ottawa, and shown as Part 2 on Plan 4R-14677 as surplus to Regional needs;
2. Approve the conveyance of the lands described in Recommendation 1 to Bell Canada for the sum of $1.00;
3. Approve the granting of permanent easement rights over a total of 616 m2 of land described as Parts 1, 3 & 4, on Plan 4R-14677 to Bell Canada for the sum of $1.00.
CARRIED
9. LEASE - 880 WELLINGTON STREET, OTTAWA
- Planning and Development Approvals Commissioner’s report dated 12 Aug 99
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee recommend Council approve the extension of the lease for 10,600 ft2 plus an additional 575 ft2 of office space at 880 Wellington Street, with Equity Management International Ltd. for one year from October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2000, at a cost of $ 183,046.50 plus GST.
CARRIED
10. LAND ACQUISITION, MICHAEL COWPLAND DRIVE, KANATA
- Planning and Development Approvals Commissioner’s report dated 14 Aug 99
Councillor van den Ham questioned why the Region could not utilize the right-of-way to the east instead of purchasing this land. J. Miller, Director of Engineering, indicated that what is envisioned is a duplicate station, which could not be accommodated in that space given the other utilities in the area. He confirmed staff had examined the possibility of expanding in the other direction, however, the recommendation was the best choice.
Councillor van den Ham inquired what the $70,000 for disturbance damages would cover. Staff advised this compensation was provided to the landowner as a result of the affect of the Region’s proposal, as well as site development costs. In addition, it will cover any future costs incurred as a result of the reconfiguration of the landowner’s lands.
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee approve the acquisition of 0.49 ha of land shown on Annex "A" being Part of Lot 31, Concession 10, City of Kanata, designated as Parts 17, 65 & 66 on 5R-10105 from 910319 Ontario Ltd., for the expansion of the Hazeldean Pumping Station, for the consideration of $178,476 including G.S.T.
CARRIED
INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
1. Delegated Authority Monthly Report May and June 1999
(As Per Corporate Policy Manual Section 4.6.7.4)
- Chief Administrative Officer’s memorandum dated 09 Jul 99
FINANCE
2. Delegated Authority Quarterly Report - January to March 1999
(As per Corporate Policy Manual Section 1.6.1)
- Finance Commissioner’s memorandum dated 18 Jun 99
REGIONAL CLERK
3. Record of Tender Openings for the Months of June and July 1999
(As Per Corporate Policy Manual Section 4.6.6)
- Regional Clerk’s memorandum dated 03 Aug 99
4. Contracts Approved by the Chief Administrative Officer Under Special Delegated Authority As Per Corporate Policy Manual Section 4.6.7.5
(During the Period of 01 Jul and 23 Aug 99)
- Regional Clerk’s memorandum dated 31 Aug 99
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
NEXT MEETING
21 September 1999
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