Regional Council
No. 17
13 September 2000
The Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton
Council Minutes
The Council of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton met at Haydon Hall, Regional Headquarters, 111 Lisgar Street, Ottawa, on Wednesday, 13 September 2000 at 1:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 1:40 p.m. and opened with the singing of the National Anthem, sung by grade 7 students from Hopewell Public School.
The Regional Chair, Robert Chiarelli, presided and led Council in prayer.
ALL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT EXCEPT COUNCILLOR MUNTER.
Confirmation Of Minutes
The minutes of the Regular Council meeting of 9 August 2000 were confirmed.
Declarations Of Interest Arising From Prior Meetings Of Council And Committees
No declarations of interest were filed.
Communications
1. The Honourable John Baird regarding the placement of social assistance clients in permanent jobs. It was noted that the Region received clarification on the Ontario Works’ placement targets for the fiscal years 2000-01 and 2001-02. He stated that over the next two years, the Ministry’s minimum placement target will double to 30 per cent of the municipality’s caseload.
2. The Director, Policy Initiatives Branch, Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat, regarding the Community Forum on the Regulation of Retirement Residences. She stated that the government supports the Ontario Residential Care Association’s (ORCA) initiative to increase protections for seniors in retirement homes. With $1.1 million in funding from the Ontario government, the Association is expanding its self-regulatory program to include the first Ontario-wide 1-800 hotline for all retirement home consumers; a new consumer complaint investigation system; a public/consumer education campaign; a web site to profile ORCA members, advertise the complaint process and list the type and frequency of unresolved complaints against ORCA and non-ORCA facilities; as well as, development and promotion of a checklist for consumers on what to look for in a resident’s contract, as well as development and promotion of a model "Care Home Information Package".
It was stated that this initiative will increase consumer responsiveness in the retirement home industry, and give seniors and their families information to make better, more informed care choices. It was suggested that the Region may wish to contact ORCA with respect to the development of recommendations concerning the establishment and enforcement of care standards in retirement homes.
3. Association of Municipalities of Ontario providing Council with municipal alerts/communiqués on the following:
* COMMUNICATIONS HELD ON FILE WITH THE REGIONAL CLERK.
Regrets
The following members of Council advising that they will be absent from Council and Committee meetings during the dates indicated:
Councillor A. Munter
13 September 2000
Motion To Introduce Committee Reports
MOTION NO. 121
Moved by Councillor M. McGoldrick-Larsen
Seconded by Councillor D. Holmes
RESOLVED THAT Community Services Committee Report No. 53; Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report Nos. 73 and 74 {In Camera}; Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 63; and Transportation Committee Report No. 68 be received and considered.
"CARRIED"
Community Services Committee Report No. 53
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1. Requirements For The Handling Of Bulk Food Products - Response To Inquiry 26(99) |
Committee Recommendation
That Council receive this report for information.
"RECEIVED"
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2. Bill S-20 - The Tobacco Youth Protection Act |
Committee Recommendation
That Council endorse Bill S-20 (The Tobacco Youth Protection Act), and request the Prime Minister, the Federal Minister of Health and all Ottawa-Carleton Members of Parliament to support passage of Bill S-20 by the House of Commons.
"CARRIED"
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3. Funding Allocations Under The Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) |
Committee Recommendations
That Council request the Federal Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Honourable Alfonso Gagliano to:
1. re-distribute RRAP funding so as to shift the priority to rental and rooming house stock, recognizing the urgent need to preserve this stock, particularly for persons at risk of becoming homeless; and
2. increase the RRAP allocation for Ottawa-Carleton to better reflect the dire need for affordable rental housing in our municipality which has the lowest vacancy rate in Canada.
"CARRIED"
Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 73
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1. Transfer of Ferry Landing - Cumberland |
Committee Recommendations
That Council:
1. Approve the transfer of the ferry landing located in Cumberland, from Transport Canada to the Region, for the sum of $1.00, subject to the structural restoration of the facility by Transport Canada, prior to the transfer;
2. Approve the entering into of an operating agreement with Les Services de traversier Masson-Cumberland for the management and use of the landing to operate a ferry service between Masson and Cumberland, as per the general conditions contained in this report;
3. Authorize the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk to execute all necessary legal documents and agreements to implement these recommendations.
"CARRIED"
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2. Resurfacing Programme - 2000 - Transfer of Funds |
Committee Recommendation
That Council approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $1,000,000 from the Resurfacing - Provincial Highway - Transfers Program, Order No. 900072, to the Resurfacing Program - 2000, Order No. 900400.
"CARRIED"
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3. Improvement to Water Distribution System Various Locations, Contract No. ETL00-3027 (Rejection of Contract Award) |
Committee Recommendation
That Council approve the rejection of all bids received pursuant to Contract No. ETL00-3027, Improvement to Water Distribution System, Various Locations.
"CARRIED"
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4. Road Weather Information System Network expansion |
Committee Recommendation
That Council approve the purchase of two Road Weather Information Stations to be added to the Regional Road Weather Information System (RWIS), and the appointment of Mark F. Pinet & Associates Limited, Nepean, to coordinate and supervise the installation of the above mentioned RWIS stations, for a total contract provision of $145,000.00.
"CARRIED"
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5. Loan guarantee: west carleton airport authority |
Committee Recommendation
That Council provide a loan guarantee to an approved lending institution, in support of an application by the West Carleton Airport Authority for an amount not to exceed $200,000 for the purpose of constructing a twenty (20) bay hangar on the Carp Airport property. The amortization period will be for a maximum of twenty years. The terms of the loan are to be to the satisfaction of the Region’s Finance Commissioner.
"CARRIED"
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6. Land lease, carp airport |
Committee Recommendation as Amended
That Council authorize the West Carleton Airport Authority to negotiate a lease with Helicopter Transport Services (Canada) Inc., having an initial term of twenty (20) years with two ten (10) year options. Details of the lease remain to be negotiated. Final approval of the conditions will be subject to the approval of the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee.
"CARRIED"
Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 74
{In Camera}
MOTION NO. 124
Moved by Councillor D. Holmes
Seconded by Councillor J. Legendre
RESOLVED THAT Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 74 {In Camera} be referred back to Committee.
"CARRIED" on a division of 11 YEAS to 6 NAYS as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Hume, Holmes, Stewart, Legendre, Byrne, Hunter, Hill, Kreling, Meilleur, Davis and Doucet…11
NAYS: Councillors Cantin, Beamish, Bellemare, McGoldrick-Larsen, Loney and Chair Chiarelli…6
Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 63
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1. Local Official Plan Amendment No. 8 - City of Nepean (Barrhaven Town-Centre) |
Committee Recommendation as Amended
That Council refuse Local Official Plan Amendment 8 to the City of Nepean Official Plan and that the Clerk issue the Notice of Decision.
MOTION NO. 122
Moved by Councillor M. McGoldrick-Larsen
Seconded by Councillor R. Cantin
RESOLVED THAT Item 1 of Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 63 be amended by approving Local Official Plan Amendment No. 8.
"CARRIED"
Item 1 of Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 63 as amended by Motion No. 122 was then put to Council and "CARRIED" with Councillor van den Ham dissenting.
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2. Local Official Plan Amendment No. 24 - City of Nepean (Trinity Developments) |
Committee Recommendation
That Council approve Local Official Plan Amendment 24 to the City of Nepean Official Plan and that the Clerk issue the Notice of Decision attached as Annex 1.
"CARRIED"
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3. Financial Statements - In-House Collection - Zone C4 |
Committee Recommendation
That Council receive this report for information.
"RECEIVED"
Transportation Committee Report No. 68
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1. Laurier Bridge Reconstruction - Elgin Street to Nicholas Street - Public Hearing |
Committee Recommendations As Amended
Having held a public hearing, that Council approve:
1. That the Laurier Bridge report be returned to staff to:
a. develop an alternative proposal based on 3 vehicle lanes with the central lane to be counterflow and with improved pedestrian and bicycle access to be taken from the reduction of vehicle lanes;
b. consider a fifth arch if the elimination of one lane is not sufficient to provide improved pedestrian and bicycle access;
c. obtain input from Fire, Ambulance and Police Services before the 3 lane proposal goes to Regional Council for discussion and/or approval;
2. That the Somerset Street foot bridge be completed before the Laurier Bridge rehabilitation begins (August 2001).
MOTION NO. 123
Moved by Councillor R. Cantin
Seconded by Councillor W. Stewart
RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the staff recommendation {Item 1 of Transportation Committee Report No. 68 – Laurier Bridge Reconstruction, refers}.
"CARRIED" on a division of 12 YEAS to 6 NAYS as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Hume, Stewart, Cantin, Beamish, Bellemare, Hunter, Hill, Kreling, McGoldrick-Larsen, van den Ham, Loney and Chair Chiarelli…12
NAYS: Councillors Holmes, Legendre, Byrne, Meilleur, Davis and Doucet…6
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2. Modifications To Main Street Between Carp Road And Neil Avenue To Accommodate The Amberlakes Development - Public Hearing |
Committee Recommendations
Having held a public hearing, that Council approve the modification to the traffic control signal at the intersection of Main Street and Carp Road and the construction of associated roadway modifications on Main Street between Carp Road and Neil Avenue as described in the report and illustrated in Annexes B, C, and D, subject to the proponent, T. L. Properties IV Ltd.:
1. funding the total cost for the roadway modifications and the associated utility relocations which would include paying the total cost for the modifications to existing traffic control signals; and,
2. executing a legal agreement with respect to the above.
"CARRIED"
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3. Roadway Modifications To Smyth Road/National Defence Medical Centre Access Road Intersection - Public Hearing |
Committee Recommendations As Amended
Having held a public hearing, that Council approve:
1. The construction of the modifications at the Smyth Road/NDMC Access Road intersection as described in the report and shown on Annex B, subject to the proponent:
a. funding the total cost of the roadway modifications plus associated utility relocations which would include paying the total cost for the traffic control signal installation and their annual maintenance costs until such time as the signals meet the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario installation warrants and be in accordance with Council policy; and,
b. executing a legal agreement with respect to the above.
2. That the situation be monitored and that staff be directed to report back if there are any problems associated with these roadway modifications.
"CARRIED"
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4. Modifications To Prince Of Wales Drive To Accommodate The Havenlea Area 4 Subdivision - Public Hearing |
Committee Recommendations
Having held a public hearing, that Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Prince of Wales Drive (Old Highway 16) and Crestway Drive and the construction of associated roadway modifications as described in the report and illustrated in Annex B, subject to the proponent, Tartan Development Corporation:
1. funding the total cost for the roadway modifications and the associated utility relocations which would include paying the total cost for the traffic control signal installation and their annual maintenance costs until such time as the signals meet the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario installation warrants and be in accordance with Council policy; and,
2. executing a legal agreement with respect to the above.
"CARRIED"
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5. Traffic Control Signal Installation At Main Street And Hobin Street (Goulbourn Twp.) |
Committee Recommendations
That Council approve the installation of a traffic control signal at Main Street and Hobin Street, subject to the Township of Goulbourn:
a. paying the total cost of the signal installation;
b. paying the annual maintenance and operating costs for the remainder of year 2000; and,
c. executing a legal agreement with respect to a. and b.
"CARRIED"
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6. Traffic Control Signal Installation At Old Prescott Road And Parkway Road |
Committee Recommendations As Amended
That Council approve:
1. that cost sharing be provided to the Township of Osgoode to install a rural area traffic control signal and associated street lighting and road modifications at Old Prescott Road and Parkway Road, subject to funds being allocated from the New Traffic Control Signals Programme under the year 2000 provision to cost share unwarranted rural area signals;
2. that $130,000 be provided in the 2001 City of Ottawa budget to replenish the Intersection Modification Programme to the level required to construct the approved intersection modifications.
"CARRIED"
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7. Alta Vista Drive/Smyth Road Transportation Strategy |
Committee Recommendations As Amended
That Council approve:
1. The Alta Vista Drive/Smyth Road Transportation Strategy and its recommendations as contained in the Final Draft Report (excluding appendices) attached in Annex ‘A’;
2. That Recommendation 7 of the Delcan Study be amended to ensure that when doing the Environmental Assessment, the Alta Vista Parkway be studied as a "bus/light rail only" route and as a "transit/vehicles" route;
3. That the next phase (i.e. phase 2) of the Alta Vista Parkway will consider the extension of the transitway from Smyth Road to Conroy Road and that the Environmental Assessment reflect this amendment;
4. That appropriate funds be identified in the budget to provide adequate resources to support Recommendation 5 of the Delcan Study;
5. That an Official Plan Amendment be prepared to describe the Alta Vista Parkway as a facility from Conroy Road to Riverside Drive;
6. That all Terms of Reference be approved by the Transportation Committee for transportation studies.
7. That the Terms of Reference for the Environmental Assessment for the Alta Vista Parkway come back to the Transportation Committee and Council before 1 January 2001.
Recommendation Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 were put to Council and "CARRIED".
Recommendation No. 5 was put to Council and "LOST" on a division of 13 NAYS to 5 YEAS as follows:
NAYS: Councillors Hume, Stewart, Legendre, Cantin, Beamish, Bellemare, Hunter, Hill, Kreling, McGoldrick-Larsen, van den Ham, Loney and Chair Chiarelli…13
YEAS: Councillors Holmes, Byrne, Meilleur, Davis and Doucet…5
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8. Main Street Transportation And Streetscaping Study - Final Report |
Committee Recommendations As Amended
That Council:
1. Receive the Main Street Transportation and Streetscaping Study Final Report, as produced by Delcan Consulting;
2. Approve all recommendations of that report pertaining to Regional roads, except recommendation 18 (i.e. approve recommendations 1 to 40, 47 to 49 and 58); and,
3. Refer all other recommendations of that report (i.e. recommendations 41 to 46 and 50 to 57) to the City of Ottawa and National Capital Commission, as appropriate, for their consideration, assessment and possible implementation, since those recommendations pertain to roadways under their jurisdiction.
4. That the following Recommendation 1 of the Delcan Study be monitored and if unsuccessful, that other solutions be examined: "As a test measure, permit parking in the ‘non-peak’ direction on Main Street during peak hours."
"CARRIED"
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9. Proposed Underpass On Jockvale Road 530M South Of Cambrian Road To Accommodate The Stonebridge Golf Course Community |
Committee Recommendations
That Council approve the construction of an underpass on Jockvale Road 530 m south of Cambrian Road to facilitate the Stonebridge Golf Course Community, subject to Monarch Construction Limited:
1. funding the total project cost which would include paying annual maintenance and inspection costs, utility relocations and the conveyance of any property required to relocate the utilities; and,
2. executing a legal agreement with respect to (1) above.
"CARRIED"
Motion to Adopt Committee Reports
MOTION NO. 125
Moved by Councillor G. Hunter
Seconded by Councillor W. Byrne
RESOLVED THAT Community Services Committee Report No. 53; Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report Nos. 73 and 74; Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 63; and Transportation Committee Report No. 68 be received and adopted as amended by Motion Nos. 122 and 123 with Recommendation No. 5 of Item 7 of Transportation Committee Report No. 68 being "LOST" and with Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 74 {In Camera} being "REFERRED BACK" to Committee {see Motion No. 124}.
"CARRIED" with dissents as recorded on various items.
Motion To Introduce By-Laws
MOTION NO. 126
Moved by Councillor M. Bellemare
Seconded by Councillor D. Beamish
RESOLVED THAT the following by-laws be enacted and passed.
By-law 59 of 2000 to adopt Amendment 1 to the Official Plan (1997) of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton.
By-law 60 of 2000 to authorize the levy of sums required for the repayment of debenture number 2000-08 issued in the amount of $37,800.00 (to aid in the construction of tile drainage works in The Corporation of the Township of Goulbourn and The Corporation of the Township of Rideau).
"CARRIED"
By-laws enacted and passed.
Motions
MOTION NO. 127
Moved by Councillor C. Doucet
Seconded by Councillor D. Holmes
RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended in order that Council may receive and consider a motion regarding noise and events policy for Lansdowne Park.
"CARRIED" on a division of 15 YEAS to 1 NAY as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Holmes, Stewart, Legendre, Byrne, Beamish, Bellemare, Hunter, Hill, Kreling, Meilleur, Davis, McGoldrick-Larsen, Loney, Doucet and Chair Chiarelli…15
NAY: Councillor Cantin…1
MOTION NO. 128
Moved by Councillor C. Doucet
Seconded by Councillor D. Holmes
WHEREAS Lansdowne Park is a Regional facility surrounded by densely populated residential streets;
WHEREAS the Molson DV-8 Outdoor Festival on September 9 and 10 featured music and profanity at decibel levels completely unacceptable to the community;
WHEREAS the Councillor for the ward received more complaints from this one event than for all other events combined at Lansdowne, including the summer exhibition, the Ottawa 67s, and all sporting events at Frank Clair Stadium;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the surrounding community be consulted on a noise and event policy that is sensitive to the circumstance Lansdowne operates in - a densely populated area - and will ensure that the commercial needs of Lansdowne Park are balanced with the needs of the community;
AND BE IT RESOLVED THAT this policy be created as part of the new vision for Lansdowne Park to be developed with the community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT in the interim no new outdoor concerts be booked without consulting the surrounding community.
MOTION NO. 129
Moved by Councillor R. Cantin
Seconded by Councillor C. Doucet
RESOLVED THAT the final "RESOLVED" portion of Motion No. 128 be amended to read:
"That in the interim, staff book productions with known producers with track records at respecting the communities they perform in."
"CARRIED"
Motion No. 128 as amended by Motion No. 129 was then put to Council and "CARRIED".
Notices of Motion (For Consideration at Next Regular Council Meeting)
Moved by Councillor B. Hill
Seconded by Councillor D. Beamish
WHEREAS, a cheque has been issued to the Glebe Parents Child Care in the amount of $10,000 to assist them in their legal challenge of the Province of Ontario’s policy on RRSP and child care subsidies; and
WHEREAS, Regional Council did not authorize this payment;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Region request that the funds be returned to the Region; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT no further payments be made for this purpose or any related purpose without the specific approval of Regional Council and staff report back to Council on the result of Council’s direction.
Confirmation By-law
MOTION NO. 130
Moved by Councillor M. Meilleur
Seconded by Councillor L. Davis
RESOLVED THAT by-law 61 of 2000 to confirm the proceedings of Council be enacted and passed.
"CARRIED"
By-law enacted and passed.
Adjournment
Council adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
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CLERK |
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