THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF OTTAWA-CARLETON

DISPOSITION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS TO COUNCIL

11 DECEMBER 1996

COMMITTEE REPORTS

POSTPONEMENTS AND DEFERRALS

OC TRANSIT COMMISSION REPORT NO: 9

1. FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF FORTY-FOOT BUSES AND ARTICULATED BUSES FOR THE PERIOD 1997 TO 2000

COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION

That Regional Council provide funding of approximately $38 million to OC Transpo during the period 1997 to 2000 to pay the local share of the purchase of 245 forty-foot buses and approximately 45 articulated buses.

"CARRIED"

RECONSIDERATION

Moved by Councillor D. Holmes

Seconded by Councillor D. Beamish

RESOLVED THAT Council reconsider Item 7 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee 47 - Solid Waste Funding.

"LOST"

As a result of reconsideration being lost the following item re: Solid Waste Funding, Approved by Council on 27 November, 1996, stands "CARRIED".

CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 47

7. SOLID WASTE FUNDING

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the use of a special solid waste mill rate to be applied against rateable properties within a defined service area to raise the funding requirement of the Solid Waste Fund beginning in 1997.

"CARRIED"

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 38

1. RESPONSE TO CSC INQUIRY # 25 THE PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACT OF CHANGES IN ACCESS TO ALCOHOL IN ONTARIO

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council:

1. Communicate to the Premier, Minister of Health and Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations that Regional Council does not support the privatization and deregulation of alcohol sales and urge that priority be given to public, health and safety concerns in the consideration of any changes;

2. Forward this report, including letters submitted by the community, to other health units, other large municipalities and the Premier, Minister of Health, and the Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations;

3. Recommend to the Premier, Minister of Health and the Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations that any changes to the current system of alcohol sales include:

  1. A broad and extensive consultation;
  2. Recognition of the importance of investment in prevention, treatment and enforcement;
  3. The maintenance of current taxation and price levels;
  4. Effective controls on the sale of alcohol to underage and intoxicated persons including mandatory skills training for staff, frequent inspection, enforcement and deterrent penalties;
  5. Awareness of the potential public health impact of changes in outlet density and hours of sale.

4. Recommend that the provincial government undertake to hire additional liquor licence inspectors to allow for more frequent inspections and conduct a special effort to ensure full compliance with the Ontario Liquor Licensing Board food service regulations.

"CARRIED"

2. TOBACCO LEGISLATION

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED

That Regional Council communicate with the Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Health and all area MPs to express its disappointment and deep concern with the unconscionable and indefinite delay in introducing new Tobacco Legislation to regulate and control advertising and promotion of tobacco products.

"CARRIED"

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 39

FOLLOW-UP REPORT CONCERNING THE ONTARIO BUILDING CODE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council authorize Health Department staff to submit a response in the appropriate format to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing concerning the proposed changes to the 1997 edition of the Ontario Building Code, as contained in this report.

"CARRIED"

CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

REPORT NO. 48

1. SUPPLY OF HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID

TENDER NO. 0885-75-T1/97

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the award of Tender 0885-75-T1/97 for the supply of Hydrofluosilicic Acid to Stanchem Inc., Montréal, for a contract period from 1 February 1997 to 31 January 1998, for a total contract provision of $142,160.37, based on estimated quantities.

"CARRIED"

2. SNOW DISPOSAL SITE SECURITY CONTRACT

EXTENSION 1996/1997

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the extension of the Tender M.053-020-T2/94, awarded to Wackenhut of Canada Ltd., Ottawa, for one additional winter season (1996/1997) by $95,444.00 for a revised total contract price of $284,020.00.

"CARRIED"

3. COLD MIX ASPHALT

TENDER 0745-14AA-T1/96 - TENDER AWARD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the award of tender 0745-14AA-T1/96 for the supply and delivery of cold mix asphalt to Deschenes Construction (Ontario) Ltd, Ottawa, from the date of award to 31 December 1997 at a unit price of $35.54 (including taxes) per metric tonne, based on estimated quantities, for a total contract provision of $53,310.00.

"CARRIED"

4. TEMPORARY BORROWING BY-LAW FOR 1997

CURRENT OPERATIONS

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the enactment of a By-law authorizing temporary borrowings for current purposes for the year 1997 in accordance with existing legislation.

"CARRIED"

5. CASH INVESTMENTS AND LOANS RECEIVABLE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive this report for information.

"RECEIVED"

6. TRAINING APPOINTMENT

1997-98 MICROCOMPUTER COURSES

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the appointment of Nexus Training Brokers Inc. of Ottawa, Ontario to provide microcomputer training services for 1997-98 for an estimated expenditure of $324,000.

"CARRIED"

7. JOB EVALUATION/PAY EQUITY:

ONTARIO NURSES' ASSOCIATION (ONA) REPORT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the Pay Equity Plan for the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) for implementation as outlined in this report.

"CARRIED"

8. TABLED MOTION RE: REPORT ON ACQUISITION

OF LAND IN THE VICINITY OF THE AIRPORT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED

That Council approve staff be directed to investigate the land at 4160 Riverside Drive and other lands in the vicinity of the Airport to determine if they should be acquired by the Region or otherwise dealt with in order to protect the Airport's interests.

"CARRIED"

9. CONTRACTS APPROVED BY THE CORPORATE SERVICES AND

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE UNDER DELEGATED

AUTHORITY (DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 1996)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive this report for information.

"RECEIVED"

CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

REPORT NO. 49

LITIGATION - COMPENSATION BY-LAW

HUNEAULT WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD. SETTLEMENT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive this report for information.

"RECEIVED"

CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

REPORT NO. 50

REVIEW OF GOVERNANCE IN OTTAWA-CARLETON

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council:

1. Approve the guiding principles in the report of the Chief Administrative Officer, Review of Governance in Ottawa-Carleton dated 13 November 1996, namely:

2. Endorse the request by the Chair to The Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, for the appointment of a provincial mediator to assist the Regional Municipality and the area municipalities to determine a mediated solution to municipal restructuring and service delivery changes in Ottawa-Carleton in time for the 1997 municipal elections.

"CARRIED"

The following motion was deferred

MOTION NO. 341

Moved by Councillor A. Cullen

Seconded by Councillor D. Holmes

RESOLVED THAT principle 5 in the CAO's Report "Review of Governance in Ottawa-Carleton" be amended to include social housing.

OTTAWA-CARLETON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICES BOARD

REPORT NO. 2

FALSE ALARM REDUCTION POLICY

BOARD RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the Security Alarm Registration By-law passed by the Ottawa-Carleton Police Services Board.

"CARRIED"

The following Motion also "CARRIED"

MOTION NO. 344

Moved by Councillor W. Stewart

Seconded by Councillor B. McGarry

RESOLVED THAT the Police Services Board be requested to include the business community (B.I.A.'s ) in the Region in the circulation of future policy reports of the

O-C Regional Police Services Board.

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 47

1. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER

DRAFT REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 61
PROVINCIALLY SIGNIFICANT WETLANDS

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

1. That, having held a public meeting, Council enact a bylaw to adopt Regional Official Plan Amendment 61, attached as Annex A to this report, as amended by the following:

(a) under section 5.5.3, "Policies for Provincially Significant Wetlands and Adjacent Lands", the words "to adjacent lands" be added, to read: "In addition, local municipalities may pass by-laws under the Municipal Act respecting site alteration to adjacent lands."

2. That Council approve:

(a) That the RMOC assist those land-owners of Provincially Significant Wetlands with a formal re-evaluation, should a cursory review indicate a possible incorrect Provincially Significant Wetland designation or uncertain boundary lines, subject to the approval by Council of appropriate guidelines;

(b) That staff draft guidelines regarding requests for a cursory review, re-evaluation and submissions to the Ministry of Natural Resources, including the requirement of land-owner cost sharing (50%) for re-evaluation only.

(c) That the RMOC continue to lobby the Provincial Government to improve the compensation by improving the Conservation Land Tax Rebate, on behalf of Ottawa-Carleton residents.

"CARRIED"

2. LOCAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 32

CITY OF KANATA

ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD REFERRAL REQUEST

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council refer Amendment No. 32 to the Ontario Municipal Board pursuant to the request of IPCF Properties Inc. and the Loblaws Group of Companies as outlined on the Approval Page appended as Annex I.

"CARRIED"

3. CONSENTS TO OPERATE WASTE FACILITIES

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve that waste management facilities in Ottawa-Carleton no longer be granted consents without conditions, and staff review those situations where such consents already exist.

"CARRIED"

4. CONDITIONS OF CONSENT

SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the granting of a consent to Safety-Kleen Canada Inc. for the operation of its waste disposal (transfer) facility located at 89 Bentley Avenue, Nepean, Ontario, on terms and conditions attached as Annex A to this report.

"CARRIED"

5. RESPONSE TO OUTSTANDING P&E INQUIRY NO. 22

WASTE DIVERSION TECHNOLOGIES

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive this report for information.

"RECEIVED"

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 48

1. REFERRAL #1 AND #5 TO ROPA 35 SOUTH URBAN CENTRE,

GLOUCESTER, RIVER RIDGE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That Council approve a request to the Ontario Municipal Board or the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with respect to Part of the South Half of Lot 21, Broken Front Concession, that:

a) The lands now in the flood plain continue to be designated flood plain in Schedule G of the Regional Official Plan.

b) The land designated Flood Plain on Schedule G plus a band approximately 10 m to 15 m in width adjacent to the flood plain be designated "Waterfront Open Space" on Schedule B.

c) The City of Gloucester, RMOC and the owners enter into an agreement which will be registered on title to the effect that any public dedication of land due to the City of Gloucester at the time the site is severed or subdivided will be taken in a continuous strip between the boundaries of the property along the flood plain line, generally in the area designated "Waterfront Open Space".

d) The balance of the lands be designated General Urban Area on Schedule B, which would permit residential development on full urban services at such time in the future as servicing is extended to the site.

"CARRIED"

2. LOCAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 5

CITY OF NEPEAN (CENTREPOINTE - TALLWOOD DR.)

AND MINTO DEVELOPMENTS INC.

DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 06T-96003

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council:

1. Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Official Plan of the City of Nepean as adopted by the City of Nepean;

2. Direct staff to process Draft Plan of Subdivision 06T-96003.

"CARRIED"

3. SUMMARY OF ASSIGNED FUNCTIONS:

OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, SUBDIVISIONS, CONDOMINIUMS, PART LOT CONTROL BY-LAWS,

ZONING BY-LAWS AND SEVERANCES

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council:

1. Receive this report for information purposes; and

2. Direct staff to withdraw its appeal of Nepean Zoning By-law 71-96.

"CARRIED"

4. AMBERLAKES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ZONING BY-LAW AND OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council:

1. Request the Ontario Municipal Board approve as residential the lands owned by Amberlakes Development Corporation and referred to the Board pursuant to Referral No. 1 to the Goulbourn Official Plan;

2. Request the Ontario Municipal Board amend the proposed Zoning By-law 59/94 to provide for a holding zone which would be lifted once the ultimate dwelling unit allocation for Stittsville in the Regional Official Plan is 8,000 dwelling units;

3. Request the Ontario Municipal Board not approve Goulbourn Official Plan Amendment No. 121.

"CARRIED"

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 41

1. PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY TRANSFERS

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS the Ministry of Transportation has notified the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton that on April 1, 1997, some 200 lane kilometres of Provincial Highways will be transferred to the RMOC Regional Road System;

AND WHEREAS the funds to be provided in recognition of the immediate capital and maintenance needs of these highways appears grossly insufficient;

AND WHEREAS no Provincial funding is to be provided for the ongoing maintenance of these highways except for one year;

AND WHEREAS Provincial funding for the present RMOC Regional Road System is being continually reduced;

AND WHEREAS the municipal tax base in the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton cannot support the cost of maintenance of these highways in addition to present demands on the Regional taxpayers;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton petition the Province of Ontario to provide for an adequate source of funding for maintenance of the municipal road network, either through a renewed program of Provincial subsidy or by reducing or assuming some of the other financial demands on the regional tax bill;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton urge the Province of Ontario to dedicate part of the existing fuel taxes and licencing fees towards the maintenance of the Provincial Highway system as well as municipal road network;

AND THAT THIS RESOLUTION be conveyed to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), all other counties and regions associations and to the Councils of the major urban centres in the Province of Ontario.

"CARRIED"

2. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION RESPONSE RE STOP/ARRÊT SIGNS

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council approve the following:

WHEREAS in June 1996 Regional Council unanimously adopted a motion urging the Government of Ontario to permit bilingual stop signs and ensure continued bilingual traffic signage where it presently exists in all jurisdictions designated as bilingual under the Ontario French Language Services Act;

AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Transportation in a letter dated September 26, 1996, responded by stating that it did not, at that point, intend to put forward any amendment to the French Language Services Act or to any other related legislation to address concerns about maintaining bilingual signage along provincial roads transferred to municipalities;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton strongly reiterates its position on these two issues and calls upon the Government of Ontario to review its stand and specifically refer these issues to the Who Does What panel;

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT a copy of this motion be sent to the Government of Ontario, the Who Does What panel, all Ontario MPPs and municipalities.

"CARRIED"

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 42

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING - 16 OCT 96 INQUIRY RE CHAMPLAIN BRIDGE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council approve the following:

WHEREAS the National Capital Commission (NCC) in its 15 October 1996 Board of Directors meeting, passed the following motion concerning the Champlain Bridge:

"Replacement of the existing deck and superstructure with a three-lane facility having a 17.75 m wide deck that can accommodate three traffic lanes with a lane reserved for high-occupancy vehicles (HOV) in the peak direction, two cycle lanes, two offsets, one sidewalk, and two railing curbs, but that operates as a two-lane bridge until such time as the RMOC and the CUO can agree, along with the NCC, on a final operating design as a 2 or 3 lane bridge. If no agreement can be reached over the coming year, the issue will be reviewed and addressed by the NCC."

WHEREAS in the letter dated 26 November 1996, the NCC indicated that they are "not in a position to appear" before the Transportation Committee to clarify, discuss and progress on the NCC motion "due to legal actions before the courts"

BE IT RESOLVED that:

1. A mediator be appointed by the National Capital Commission, with the full agreement of the Communauté Urbaine de l'Outaouais (CUO) and the RMOC on the choice of the mediator, to facilitate a full public discussion.

2. That the NCC board of Directors be requested to extend the one year period for discussions between the RMOC and CUO by a time period equal to the time NCC staff indicates its unavailability to pursue this matter (i.e. a five month delay would result in a five month extension to a total 17 month process).

"CARRIED"

BY-LAWS

ALL BY-LAWS ENACTED AND PASSED

ELECTION OF A MEMBER TO THE OC TRANSIT COMMISSION

MOTION NO. 333

Moved by Councillor D. Pratt

Seconded by Councillor A. Munter

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the appointment of Councillor A. Loney as a member of the Ottawa-Carleton Regional Transit Commission, effectively immediately.

"CARRIED"