THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF OTTAWA-CARLETONDISPOSITION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS TO COUNCIL10 JULY 1996POSTPONEMENTS AND DEFERRALSCORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 381. REVIEW OF INTER-MUNICIPAL SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS IN THE OTTAWA-CARLETON AREA Relative to the above-noted report which was "RECEIVED" by Council on 26 June 1996, the following Motions were "TABLED" to the Council meeting of 10 July 1996 (Section 71 of the Procedure By-law refers):MOTION NO. 196Moved by Councillor P. HumeSeconded by Councillor B. McGarry RESOLVED THAT the CAO be authorized to retain the necessary resources, to an upset limit of $250,000.00, to undertake an analysis of the business cases of the following services:
  1. Single Region-Wide Official Plan
  1. Unified Sanitary Sewer System
  2. Single Region-Wide Emergency Dispatch Service
  3. Single Electrical Utility within the RMOC
    and that these business cases be presented to Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee in September."CARRIED" as amended by the following Motion:MOTION NO. 212    Moved by Councillor P. HumeSeconded by Councillor B. McGarry RESOLVED THAT Motion No. 196 be amended by deleting the words: "to retain the necessary resources to an upset limit of $250,000".MOTION NO. 197Moved by Councillor L. DavisSeconded by Councillor P. Hume RESOLVED THAT Motion No. 196 be amended by adding to the list of services:
  1. Unified Transportation Systems."LOST"MOTION NO. 198Moved by Councillor A. MunterSeconded by Councillor P. Hume RESOLVED THAT Motion 196 be further amended by adding the following to the list of services:
  2. The assumption by the Region of services now co-funded by the Region, province and community agencies on a revenue-neutral basis for the RMOC.
  1. Region-Wide Library System."CARRIED"COMMITTEE REPORTSCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 311. MEDICAL DIRECTOR: CARLETON LODGE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council confirm the appointment of Dr. John C. Russell as Medical Director of Carleton Lodge."CARRIED"2. LONG TERM STRATEGIES FOR EFFICIENCIES IN THE CHILD CARE SYSTEM COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDEDThat Council approve that the Social Services Department proceed with the following:1. A program by program review to be completed in the next three months to identify opportunities and recommend steps to restructure programs in a more cost effective manner; to review the sustainability of the 2.1% rate reduction and to determine the potential for closure of group child care programs at Christmas and for one week in the summer.2. The use of funds in the amount of $25,000 from the Child Care Contingency fund to undertake within the next three months a cost-benefit analysis of the following:
    (a) developing automated links between child care agencies, MCSS Area Office and Social Services;(b) setting up or linking with existing centralized services for payroll, janitorial services, purchasing etc. for individual child care programs;(c) developing an automated central waiting list for licensed child care programs.3. A review of policies related to the provision of subsidized child care for students, for parents looking for work and for parents requiring part time care to be completed by early winter.4. A review of the distribution of all subsidized child care spaces including Jobs Ontario spaces in consultation with the child care community to be completed by the end of 1996.5. That the child care community be actively involved in the preparation of these options and that the report to Committee on this matter include a section outlining the views of the (child care) community."CARRIED" as amended by the following Motions:MOTION NO. 215    Moved by Councillor D. PrattSeconded by Councillor M. Bellemare RESOLVED THAT with respect to Item 2 of Community Services Committee Report No. 31, a feasibility study be completed within the next three months, looking at modifying the current proportion of infant group care provided in group centres, and that which is provided in family child care. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff, when setting the terms of reference of the feasibility study, include but not limit themselves, to the following: a) the impact of the recommendations on the financial viability of the programs; b) the impact of the recommendations on the target population served by the program.MOTION NO. 216Moved by Councillor A. MunterSeconded by Councillor D. Holmes RESOLVED THAT Item 2 of Community Services Committee Report No. 31 be amended to provide that infant group care programs designed to allow teenage mothers and other young parents to complete their education, not be eliminated without suitable alternate arrangements being made.CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 391. RIVER RIDGE SERVICING CONTRACT NO: CW-6067 - CONTRACT AWARD COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONSThat Council approve:1. The award of Contract No. CW-6070 to Colautti Construction Ltd, Gloucester, for the construction of trunk sanitary sewer and watermains required for the servicing of the Riverside Subdivision, in the City of Gloucester, for a total contract provision of $1,433,921;2. That the Region enter into an agreement with the developers, Urbandale Corporation and Richcraft South Growth Inc., Ottawa, whereby the developers agree to reimburse the Region for the developer infrastructure component of Contract CW-6070, estimated in the amount of $311,000;3. The increase in scope to Contract Nos. CC-5160 and C5160A with J.L. Richards & Associates Limited, (Ottawa), to include contract administration and construction inspection services, in the amounts of $42,566 and $30,407, bringing the total contract provisions to $84,936 and $72,777 respectively."CARRIED"2. WATER ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION DIVISION (WEPD) - PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES CONTRACT NO. CS-6827 - CONSULTANT APPOINTMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS That Council approve the following, subject to approval of the policy direction from Planning and Environment Committee and Council:
    1. The appointment of Raftelis Environmental Consulting Incorporated, North Carolina, in partnership with Robinson Consultants Inc., Ottawa to assist staff of the Water Environment Protection Division in the private sector involvement opportunities project for a fee of $301,350;
    2. To reduce the operating base budget by transferring $126,000 from Account No. 252-42433-2330 into the Sewer Reserve Fund;
    3. To increase the budget authority in Project No. 932-43414-3949 through a transfer of funds in the amount of $126,000 from the Sewer Reserve Fund."CARRIED"3. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES - RURAL KANATA COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONSThat Council approve:
    4. That the Curbside Collection Services described in Contract No. CE-5244, Regional Solid Waste Collection Contract, be extended to the residents of rural Kanata effective 01 January 1997;
    5. That Contract No. CE-6107 be awarded to Brian Foley Sanitation Ltd., Woodlawn, to provide garbage collection services in rural Kanata for the calendar year 1997, at a cost of $58.85 per tonne plus GST, for a total estimated cost of $50,375."CARRIED"4. BLUE BOX SERVICE CONTRACT NO. CE-6093 - CONTRACT AWARD COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThat Council approve the award of Contract CE-6093 to Sewer-Matic Drain Service Ltd., Ottawa, to deliver Blue Boxes within the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton (except the Township of Osgoode) at an estimated contract cost of $74,312.00, including GST."CARRIED"5. REGIONAL ROADS WINTER MAINTENANCE - CONTRACT NOS. 96-701, 96-702, 96-703, 96-704 - CONTRACT AWARDS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONSThat Council approve the award of Contracts:
    6. Contract 96-701 - Regional Roads Winter Maintenance Contract Zone One Section E - Material Application, Section J - Material Supply Contractor, Section F - Snow Ploughing, Section G - Snow Haulage and Removal and Section K - Contingency to Goldie Mohr Limited, Nepean, for a total estimated three year cost of $6,549,688.01;
    7. Contract 96-701 - Regional Roads Winter Maintenance Contract Zone One Section H - Miscellaneous Winter to the Corporation of the City of Ottawa, Ottawa, for a total estimated three year cost of $475,443.00;
    8. Contract 96-702 - Regional Roads Winter Maintenance Contract Zone Two Section E - Material Application and Section I - Material Supply Regional, Section F - Snow Ploughing, Section G - Snow Haulage and Removal, Section H - Miscellaneous Winter and Section K - Contingency to Beaver Road Builders Limited, Gloucester, for a total estimated three year cost of $4,946,009.73;
    9. Contract 96-703 - Regional Roads Winter Maintenance Contract Zone Three-A Section E - Material Application and Section I - Material Supply Regional to Beaver Road Builders Limited, Gloucester, for a total estimated three year cost of $975,085.65;
    10. Contract 96-703 - Regional Roads Winter Maintenance Contract Zone Three-A Section F - Snow Ploughing, Section G - Snow Haulage and Removal, Section H - Miscellaneous Winter and Section K - Contingency to the Corporation of the City of Ottawa, Ottawa, for a total estimated three year cost of $2,952,071.94;
    11. Contract 96-704 - Regional Roads Winter Maintenance Contract Zone Three-B Section E - Material Application and Section I - Material Supply Regional to Beaver Road Builders Limited, Gloucester, for a total estimated three year cost of $187,033.86;
    1. Contract 96-704 - Regional Roads Winter Maintenance Contract Zone Three-B Section F - Snow Ploughing, Section G - Snow Haulage and Removal, Section H - Miscellaneous Winter and Section K - Contingency to the Corporation of the City of Ottawa, Ottawa, for a total estimated three year cost of $759,684.57."CARRIED" as amended by the following Motions:MOTION NO. 220Moved by Councillor G. HunterSeconded by Councillor B. McGarry RESOLVED THAT the RMOC renegotiate before the expiry of the irrevocable period of the present bids, the contract with the cities of Ottawa and Vanier, including the management fee of 11%, to ensure actual savings are realized by the RMOC; the contract amount not to exceed $6.2 million, AND FURTHER, THAT should such renegotiation be unsuccessful, the staff recommendation be implemented.MOTION NO. 221Moved by Councillor M. MeilleurSeconded by Councillor R. Cantin RESOLVED THAT Zone 3b be excluded from the current contract awards and that a new zone be created to include the former "Vanier beat" plus Coventry Road (new 3c) and; THAT the remainder of zone 3b also be retendered as a new zone.MOTION NO. 222Moved by Councillor A. CullenSeconded by Councillor R. van den Ham RESOLVED THAT Motion No. 221 be amended so that the reference to retendering be eliminated and that staff be instructed to negotiate with the service provider.6. 1995 YEAR END OPERATING RESULTS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONSThat Council approve:1. the re-financing of the Region Wide Fund capital program as outlined in this report; 2. the funding of the 1995 Region Wide Fund operating shortfall of $2.8 million (General and Police Services) from the Region Wide Capital Reserve Fund;3. the funding of the 1995 Transit Fund shortfall of $2.5 million from the Transit Capital Reserve Fund."CARRIED"7. CASH INVESTMENTS AND LOANS RECEIVABLE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThat Council receive this report for information."RECEIVED"8. EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAMS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONSThat Council:1. Approve the implementation of a Pension Purchase Program to purchase up to a maximum of 3 years of eligible service for employees retiring prior to 31 December 1996 with further extensions as the Chief Administrative Officer may determine appropriate;2. Extend Regional Formula 90 Policy to employees applying to retire and commencing pre-retirement leave prior to December 31, 1996 with further extensions as the Chief Administrative Officer may determine appropriate;3. Defer consideration of a Type 7 Program until OMERS takes a decision regarding funding from pension surplus."CARRIED"9. PROPERTY ACQUISITION - EXPROPRIATION REGIONAL ROAD 47 (TENTH LINE ROAD) RECONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONSThat Council approve:
      1. The application for authorization to expropriate the lands in question;
      2. The enactment of an expropriation by-law in the Regional standard form to expropriate the land and to formally authorize;
        1. registering the plan of expropriation;
        2. serving Notices of Expropriation and Possession;
        3. serving Offers of Compensation."CARRIED"10. PROPERTY ACQUISITION - EXPROPRIATION HUNT CLUB ROAD RECONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONSThat Council approve:
      3. The application for authorization to expropriate the lands in question;
      4. The enactment of an expropriation by-law in the Regional standard form to expropriate the land and to formally authorize;
        1. registering the plan of expropriation;
        2. serving Notices of Expropriation and Possession;
        3. serving Offers of Compensation."CARRIED"11. PROPOSED LAND EXCHANGE - KNOXDALE ROAD, WEST OF GREENBANK ROAD - CITY OF NEPEAN COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONSThat Council, subject to the legal closing of a portion of Knoxdale Road:
      5. Declare as surplus to Regional needs, that part of Knoxdale Road located westerly of Greenbank Road and northerly of Hunt Club Road, in the City of Nepean legally described as Parts 1 to 9, on Reference Plan 4R-11190, plus those lands described as Parts 2 and 3 on Plan 4R-11117 containing a total of approximately 7253.1 m2 ( 78,074.3 ft2 ), as indicated on Annex "A", attached;
      6. Accept an Offer from Joseph Cuthbert Gaffney to sell to the Region approximately 437.5 m2 ( 4709.4 ft2 ) of vacant land, described as being Part of Block O, on Plan No. 627624, and shown as Part 1 on Reference Plan No. 4R-11117, for the consideration of $1.00, as indicated on Annex "A", attached;Approve the sale of surplus Regional land to Joseph Cuthbert Gaffney described as Parts 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 on Plan 4R-11190, plus those lands described as Parts 2 and 3 on Plan 4R-11117 containing a total area of approximately 3481.5 m2 ( 37,475.8 ft2) for the consideration of $1.00, subject to the conditions set out in the body of this report."CARRIED"12. ENDORSEMENT OF CANADA SUMMER GAMES BID COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONSThat Council:1. endorse the Ottawa-Carleton 2001 Canada Summer Games bid;2. indicate to the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation Ottawa-Carleton's intent to bid for the 2001 Canada Summer Games;3. provide a deficit guarantee conditional upon fall 1996 Regional Council approval of the Ottawa-Carleton 2001 Canada Summer Games bid committee's deficit management plan;4. direct the Finance Commissioner to work with the bid committee on preparation of a deficit management plan."CARRIED"13. GRANTS REQUEST OUTSIDE REGULAR GRANTS PROCESS JEUX DE LA FRANCOPHONIE 2001 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThat Council approve a grant request of $15,000 to the Jeux de la Francophonie 2001, with the funds to be provided from the Provision For Unforeseen."CARRIED"14. FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES (FCM) DIAMOND JUBILEE CONFERENCE - JUNE 6-9, 1997 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThat Council approve that Councillor David Pratt, FCM Board Member, be appointed Chair of the FCM Planning Committee for the 1997 Annual Conference and Diamond Jubilee, and Councillor Madeleine Meilleur be appointed Deputy Chair."CARRIED"15. CONTRACTS APPROVED BY THE CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY (DURING THE MONTHS OF JUNE AND JULY 1996) COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council receive this report for information."RECEIVED"16. REQUEST TO PETITION THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT RE. THE AYLMER POWER DAM PROPOSAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONSThat Council approve that the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton petition:1. the Federal Minister of the Environment, under Section 29 of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act;2. the Federal Minister of Fisheries & Oceans, under Section 5 of the Navigable Waters Protection Act;to conduct an environmental assessment of the Aylmer Power Dam proposal."CARRIED"JOINT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1: CORPORATE REVIEW AND BUDGET DIRECTIONS 19971a. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REGIONAL CORPORATE REVIEW - SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDEDThat Council approve the following recommendations:Social Services Department1. The termination of Regional funding in the amount of $700,000 gross/ $140,000 net, to six (6) drug and alcohol recovery programs (Gateway House, Harvest House, House of Welcome, James Street Recovery, Salvation Army Anchorage and Sobriety House) to reflect the transfer of responsibility for these programs to the Provincial Ministry of Health.2. For the 1997 budget, the elimination of prescription drugs as an item of Special Assistance and Supplementary Aid to reflect Provincial Government policy changes and resulting in a net reduction of $254,000.3. That the following motion be deferred: For the 1997 budget, the elimination of the discretionary Back to School Allowance, resulting in a $125,000 net savings.4. WHEREAS community service agencies have seen dramatic increases in demand at the same time as reductions in funding; and, WHEREAS helping such community organizations represents some of the best value for regional dollars, since each dollar of regional support is matched by many more dollars of in-kind and financial contributions from the community: BE IT RESOLVED that the Social Services Department's Purchase of Service/Community Funding envelope not be reduced in 1997.5. That the following motion be tabled: That $40,000 provided in 1996 from the Provision for Unforeseen for food programs be included in the base budget for the purposes of the Corporate Review.6. That the following motion be tabled: That $500,000 of funding for free staff parking be transferred to the Social Services budget."CARRIED" as amended by the following Motion AND with Recommendation 6 of Item 1a being REFERRED TO THE 1997 BUDGET DISCUSSIONS (MOTION NO. 225):MOTION NO. 224Moved by Councillor A. MunterSeconded by Councillor D. HolmesWHEREAS, in 1996, because of dramatically increased demand for emergency food services, Regional Council approved $40,000 from the "Provision for Unforeseen" for six food programs that did not previously receive Regional funding; andWHEREAS excluding this $40,000 from the base budget, as is currently proposed in the Corporate Review documents, would result in a significant cut of over 20% to all food programs,BE IT RESOLVED THAT the $40,00 for food programs be included in the base budget for 1997, by reducing the base for Unforeseen accordingly.1b. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REGIONAL CORPORATE REVIEW - HEALTH DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONSThat Council approve the following recommendations:Health Department 1. That the Health Department cease collecting immunization histories prior to school admission, and eliminate booster immunization clinics for a total savings of $406,000.00. 2. That the Health Department reduce food handler training for a savings of $27,000.00. 3. That the Health Department provide third trimester pregnancy classes only on a cost recovery basis for a savings of $25,000.00. 4. That the Health Department reduce its coordination role for the Regional Interagency Suicide Prevention Program for a savings of $53,000."CARRIED"1c. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REGIONAL CORPORATE REVIEW - HOMES FOR THE AGED DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council receive this annex for information."RECEIVED"2. CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORT ON THE CORPORATE REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council receive the "Chief Administrative Officer's Report on the Corporate Review" for information."RECEIVED"3a. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REGIONAL CORPORATE REVIEW - PLANNING AND PROPERTY DEPARTMENT (PLANNING SECTION) COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council receive this annex for information."RECEIVED"3b. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REGIONAL CORPORATE REVIEW - ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT (ENVIRONMENT SECTION) COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council receive this annex for information."RECEIVED"4. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REGIONAL CORPORATE REVIEW - ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT (TRANSPORTATION SECTION) COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council receive this annex for information."RECEIVED"5. FINANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET DIRECTIONS 1997 REPORT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the Budget Directions 1997 report, as tabled with Regional Council on 22 May 1996."CARRIED"OC TRANSPO REPORT NO. 61. TRANSPLAN 96 - OUTSTANDING ITEMS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION That Council approve: That the recommendations illustrated in Exhibits 1 through 4, and as summarized in Table 1, be recommended to Regional Council for implementation and that staff schedule the necessary public consultation in the vicinity of the new St. Laurent Complex aimed at providing better bus service for this complex as a matter of priority."CARRIED"2. ALTERNATIVE SERVICE DELIVERY METHODS - TRANSPLAN 96 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION That Council approve:a) That in September Route 123 be operated by smaller vehicles, as a fixed route until 19:00 on weekdays and as a demand-responsive service after 19:00 and on Saturdays (Exhibit 1).b) That the midday service on route 141, operated with standard 40-foot buses, be discontinued in September due to low ridership (Exhibit 2) and that, as an alternative service delivery method pilot project, midday service be provided in Leitrim using small vehicles operated by OC Transpo operators who are unable to book regular work while undergoing rehabilitation.c-1) That the deviation on route 166 into Grandview Road be eliminated in September 1996.c-2) That the deviations into Nortel on Corkstown Road and K-Mart be eliminated in September 1996, which when including Grandview Road would save 1,600 hours in 1996, or 4,900 hours annually.d) That in peak periods all express route 59 trips serve Grandview Road and that a small adjustment be made to the fare system in the morning peak to allow passengers boarding on Grandview Road and alighting west of Lincoln Fields to pay a regular fare. This would enable the express service to act as an effective feeder to OC Transpo's regular service. School trips along Grandview Road would continue to be operated."CARRIED"3. SERVICE TO THE ST. LAURENT COMPLEX (DON GAMBLE RECREATION CENTRE) COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONThat Council approve:That existing transit routes be used to serve the St. Laurent Complex from St. Laurent Boulevard and McArthur Road and that these routes not be deviated away from the arterial roads onto the local residential streets."CARRIED"PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 381. WATER ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION DIVISION PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED 1. That Council approve the principles, listed in Annex A of the 21 June 96 report, as amended by the following, to govern a potential public-private partnership process within the Water Environment Protection Division, with the objective of determining the most cost effective means of delivering the list of functions identified. i) That Guiding Principle #1 be replaced with: "That the objective of considering a public-private partnership for services currently provided by the WEPD is to determine the most cost effective means of delivering the services while protecting the Region's investment and the health and safety of its citizens, whether that be by the private sector or by Regional Staff." ii) That Guiding Principle #10 be replaced with: "That contractual provisions include a five year term with termination provisions for cause." iii) That the wording in Governing Principle #14 be amended to read: "and that an optimum number of three (3) respondents be retained for the Request for Proposal stage." 2. That staff be directed to establish as a principle in developing the evaluation process, that those Regional Staff involved in the development of the RMOC "in-house budget" not be involved in the evaluation process. 3. That Regional staff be authorized to include in the report that establishes the evaluation process an option to establish an independent expert review team with potential terms of reference and composition. 4. That the Region affirms that the public's $1 billion investment in wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure will remain in the public's hands; and that any private sector contract respect and recognize this important principle.5. That, in light of the request from C.U.P.E., WEPD management be directed to consult and cooperate with the Canadian Union of Public Employees and other unions representing WEPD staff in the preparation of the regional benchmark."CARRIED" as amended by the following Motion:MOTION NO. 231Moved by Councillor G. HunterSeconded by Councillor R. van den Ham RESOLVED THAT with reference to Item 1 of Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 38, governing principle #6 be amended to replace the second sentence with the following: "Included in these obligations is the requirement for respondents to demonstrate their ability to be party to an appropriate collective agreement prior to signing the contract, when responding to the request for qualifications."2. WOOD WASTE DIFFERENTIAL FEE POLICY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the revocation of the wood waste differential fee policy."CARRIED"PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 391. AMBERLAKES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 06T-93018 TOWNSHIP OF GOULBOURN (STITTSVILLE) COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED That Council: 1. Request the Ontario Municipal Board to impose the draft plan of approval conditions attached as Annex II to Amberlakes Development Corporation's Draft Plan of Subdivision 06T-93018 should the Ontario Municipal Board choose to approve Draft Plan of Subdivision 06T-93018 as well as the Township of Goulbourn's Official Plan Amendment No. 121 and Zoning By-law 26/94; and 2. Direct Regional staff to appear before the OMB on the above-noted matter to represent Regional Council's interests, regarding draft plan of approval conditions only."CARRIED" as amended by the following Motion:MOTION NO. 235Moved by Councillor B. HillSeconded by Councillor A. Munter RESOLVED THAT Recommendation 1 of Item 1 of Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 39 be amended, to request the OMB to impose Draft Plan of Approval Conditions attached as Annex II, to Amberlakes Development Corporation's Draft Plan of Subdivision 06T-93018, Phase I only, should the OMB choose to approve Phase I of the Draft Plan. THAT Recommendation 2 be amended by adding the words: "for Phase I" after the word: "conditions". THAT WHEREAS unit allocation is not available for Phase II in the Regional Official Plan unit cap of 6000, Council not refer Phase II to the OMB at this time. THAT Phase II be deferred until such time as additional unit allocation is available in the Regional Official Plan.2. FINALIZATION OF THE PROVINCIAL TRANSFER OF PLAN REVIEW FUNCTIONS TO THE RMOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS That Council:
  2. 1. Endorse the "Memorandum of Understanding between the Province of Ontario and the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton regarding Municipal Plan Review" (see Annex 1) as the basis for the Region assuming the Provincial planning review functions;
  3. 2. Authorise the Commissioner of Planning and Property to amend this Memorandum of Understanding in cases where the amendment does not substantially change the intent or purpose of this memorandum. Where the Commissioner deems that the change is substantial, then a report will be submitted to Planning and Environment Committee and Council; and
  4. 3. That a copy of this Report be forwarded to the Area Municipalities and the Conservation Authorities for their information."CARRIED"3. RENAMING PORTIONS OF CEDARVIEW AND FALLOWFIELD ROADS CITY OF NEPEAN COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS That Council approve the following: 1. That the old alignment of Cedarview Road (Regional Road 23) south of Baseline Road and west of Highway 416 be renamed "CASSIDY ROAD"; 2. That the old alignment of Fallowfield Road (Regional Road 12) be renamed "O'KEEFE COURT"; and 3. That the new aligned portion of Fallowfield Road (Regional Road 12) intersecting with the new "Strandherd Drive" be named "FALLOWFIELD ROAD"."CARRIED"4. PLANNING ACT REFORM - PROCEDURES AND POLICY UPDATE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED Bill 20 was proclaimed on 22 May 96. Coincident with the proclamation of Bill 20, the new Provincial Policy Statements and notice regulations came into full force and effect. Bill 20 however, imposes a number of procedural changes which Council needs to accommodate in order to streamline planning approvals in Ottawa-Carleton. Accordingly, Planning and Environment Committee and Council are asked to:
    1. reaffirm the existing delegation of consent granting approval authority to the Regional Land Division Committee for the Townships of Goulbourn, Osgoode, Rideau and West Carleton and the Village of Rockcliffe Park;
    2. reaffirm the existing delegation of consent granting approval authority to the Councils of the Cities of Ottawa, Nepean, Gloucester, Kanata, Vanier and the Township of Cumberland;
    3. reaffirm the existing delegation of approval authority to Regional staff for undisputed local official plan amendments, undisputed plans of subdivision and condominium and part-lot control by-laws;
    4. request the area municipalities give notice of applications and public meeting as well as hold the public meeting for subdivision applications;
    5. request the area municipalities give notice of condominium applications;
    6. adopt a by-law outlining the prescribed and other information required for Regional Official Plan Amendments, draft plans of subdivision and condominium and consents attached as Annex II;
    7. reaffirm the amendments made to the Regional Corporate Policy Manual on the 14 June 95 that delegate the approval authority for undisputed local official plan amendments and undisputed draft plans of subdivision and condominium and part-lot control by-laws to Planning and Property Department staff; and
    8. adopt amendments to the Regional Regulatory Code including the establishment of a new tariff of fees for processing Regional official plan amendments, draft plans of subdivision and condominium, part-lot control by-laws and consents attached as Annex III.9. that Regional Councillors be informed in a timely manner of all Planning Act applications in their ward."CARRIED"TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 321. PROPOSED CLOSING OF KNOXDALE ROAD - IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF HUNT CLUB ROAD AND WEST OF GREENBANK ROAD - PUBLIC HEARING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Having held a public hearing, that Council approve and pass a By-law for the closing of that portion of Knoxdale Road not presently used by the public, and described as parts 1 to 9 both inclusive on Reference Plan 4R-11190."CARRIED"2. FALLOWFIELD ROAD ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY - FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the preparation and filing of an Environmental Study Report for the widening of Fallowfield Road between a point just west of Cedarview Road and just east of Woodroffe Avenue, as detailed in this report."CARRIED"3. SCOTT STREET AT CLIFTON ROAD - TURN PROHIBITIONS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the prohibition of northbound right-turning movements from Clifton Road to Scott Street between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and westbound left-turning movements from Scott Street to Clifton Road between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, (bicycles and authorized vehicles excepted) and the Traffic and Parking By-Law be amended to reflect this change."CARRIED"4. MEDIAN OPENING ON EAGLESON ROAD (REGIONAL ROAD 49) JUST SOUTH OF FORMER CP RAILWAY, FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT 105 DENZIL DOYLE COURT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED That Council approve the application for a median opening on Eagleson Road for a proposed development at 105 Denzil Doyle Court and installation of traffic control signals at the expense of the developer, conditional on site plan approval and the owner agreeing to pay for the closure of the median to Regional standards should a future underpass on Eagleson Road to the transportation corridor to the north be required, and subject to a public hearing if required."CARRIED" as amended by the following Motion:MOTION NO. 236Moved by Councillor A. MunterSeconded by Councillor D. Pratt RESOLVED THAT Council give preliminary approval only to the application for a median opening on Eagleson Road for a proposed development at 105 Denzil Doyle Court and installation of traffic control signals at the expense of the developer, subject to the following conditions:
    1. A public hearing be held (if there are objections) to consider objections to this proposal, with the Transportation Committee having the option of rescinding approval after considering any objections.
    2. This application be circulated to the city of Kanata and the city be informed of the deadlines for objections.
    3. This median opening only occur if the city of Kanata approves the zoning and site plan for the business park use (automotive, gas bar, convenience store, restaurant and offices) being proposed by the proponent.
    4. The owner agrees to pay for the closure of the median to regional standards should a future underpass on Eagleson Road to the transportation corridor to the north be required.5. NCC'S DECISION RE CHAMPLAIN BRIDGE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That Council approve the following Motions: Whereas on June 28, 1996 the National Capital Commission (NCC) took a preliminary decision to re-construct the Champlain Bridge to 3 lanes; Whereas, as part of its environmental assessment process, the NCC has allowed 60 days for the public to respond to its preliminary decision; Whereas the NCC will make a final decision at its Commission meeting in September 1996; Whereas the RMOC previously indicated to the NCC's consultants its opposition to widening the Champlain Bridge, due to the traffic impacts on the road system in Ottawa-Carleton, safety, the lack of additional road capacity and the additional cost of the third lane; Therefore be it resolved that the RMOC formally reiterate its position to the NCC by communicating directly to the members of the Board of the National Capital Commission its detailed opposition to the widening of the Champlain Bridge. 2. That Council invite the members of the National Capital Commission to an information session at which staff of the NCC, its consultants, the Communauté Urbaine de l'Outaouais (CUO) staff and the RMOC's staff would present information to the Commission members in a public forum."CARRIED"MOTIONSMOTION NO. 239Moved by Councillor A. CullenSeconded by Councillor B. McGarryWHEREAS the Provincial Government has indicated that municipalities in Ontario will be restructured and reduced in number;WHEREAS municipalities in Ottawa-Carleton are currently examining various models of municipal governance for the region;WHEREAS there exists an opportunity to present to the public a range of choices in municipal structure, in order to elicit their preference, through placing a question (or series of questions) on the ballot for the 1997 municipal elections;WHEREAS one municipality in Ottawa-Carleton has indicated its interest in placing such a question on its ballot for the 1997 municipal elections;WHEREAS in order to assure full and fair debate across the region, and the participation of all electors throughout the region, on the matter of the most appropriate municipal governance for Ottawa-Carleton, it is preferable that a common question (or series of questions) be placed on the ballot for all municipalities in Ottawa-Carleton for the 1997 municipal elections;THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton endorse the concept of a common question (or series of questions) on the topic of municipal governance for Ottawa-Carleton to be placed on the ballot for all the municipalities in Ottawa-Carleton for the 1997 municipal elections;THAT this position be communicated to all municipal councils within Ottawa-Carleton, inviting their participation in developing a common question (or series of questions) on this matter;THAT the Regional Chair approach the Ottawa-Carleton Mayors' Forum to discuss the process by which such a question (or series of questions) could be developed;THAT such a question (or series of questions) should include (at least) reference to one-tier government, other forms of possible municipal governance (i.e. 3 cities, etc.), and the status quo;AND THAT the Regional Chair report to Regional Council on progress made in this regard no later than the first Regional Council meeting in October, 1996."DEFERRED" to the first Regional Council meeting in September 1996.BY-LAWSALL BY-LAWS ENACTED AND PASSED.