Regional Council

Ottawa-Carleton

27 November 1996

1:30 P.M.

AGENDA

A. PRAYER

B. ROLL CALL

C. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Confirmation of the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of 13 November 1996.

D. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ARISING FROM PRIOR MEETINGS OF COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES

E. COMMUNICATIONS*

Issued separately.

* COMMUNICATIONS HELD ON FILE WITH THE REGIONAL CLERK.

F. REGRETS

The following members of Council advising that they will be absent from Council and Committee meetings during the dates indicated:

No regrets have been filed to date.

G. MOTION TO INTRODUCE COMMITTEE REPORTS

CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

REPORT NO. 47

1. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

WATER DIVISION - CONTRACT NO. CC-6621 - CONTRACT AWARD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the award of Contract No. CC 6621 for an Operations and Maintenance Manual for the Water Distribution System to JL Richards and Associates Limited, Ottawa, for a total contract provision of $161,131.30.

2. REVIEW OF MAINTENANCE IMPLICATIONS OF LANDSCAPE

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 1982-1996 - CONSULTANT APPOINTMENT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the appointment of AGFOR, Greely, to assess the maintenance implications of landscape rehabilitation and construction projects on Regional roads and properties, for a total contract provision of $69,550.

3. SNOW DISPOSAL SITE ENTRY FEE 1996/97 SEASON

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1. The foregoing of the capital surcharge portion of the tipping fee ($0.44/m³) for snow hauled from City of Ottawa streets to the expanded part of the Bayview Snow Disposal Facility for the 1996/97 winter season;

2. Subject to Recommendation No. 1, the snow disposal site tipping fee for the 1996/97 winter season be set at $1.50 per cubic metre ($1.50/m³).

4. WINTER SAND UNIT PRICES - TENDER

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the 1996/97 unit prices for the purchase of winter sand (Annex A) up to an estimated total cost of $200,000.00.

5. CONTRACT AWARD FOR INTERGRAPH COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the purchase of computer equipment as an upgrade to existing architecture from Intergraph Canada Limited, Mississauga, for a total contract provision of $399,050.

6. 1997 SINKING FUND LEVIES

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive this report for information.

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.

8. 1995/1996 FINANCIAL STATEMENT/SETTLEMENT

HOME CARE PROGRAM

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the 1995/96 Home Care Financial Statement/Annual Reconciliation Report (ARR) submission to the Ministry of Health.

9. FRENCH LANGUAGE SERVICES POLICY

POLITIQUE DES SERVICES EN FRANÇAIS

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the French Language Services Policy statements contained in Annex A.

10. SALE OF SURPLUS LAND: CLYDE/MERIVALE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

Approve of the sale of 3.07 acres of land, illustrated as Block 32 on the Draft Plan of Subdivision, to Besner-Vered (1980) Ltd. and London Life Insurance Company for the sum of $760,000 subject to the terms as outlined in this report;

Approve the sale of 87.1 acres of land, illustrated as Blocks 1 to 31 inclusive, Block 33 and Blocks 35 to 38 inclusive together with Streets Number 1 and 2, excluding a one foot reserve along the westerly limit of the property, to Ashcroft Developments Inc., for the sum of $6,500,000, subject to the terms as outlined in the body of this report;

Authorize staff, in partnership with Ashcroft Developments Inc., to negotiate a water line easement across the Assaly site to Clyde Avenue and a cost recovery agreement for servicing costs with the owner of the Assaly lands and upon successful completion, convey the one foot reserve to Ashcroft Developments Inc. in accordance with the agreement of purchase and sale, for the sum of One ($1) Dollar;

Approve the expenditure of funds required to complete a water connection to Baseline Road, should this connection be required, and completion of the required environmental clean up in accordance with the terms of the sale to Ashcroft Developments Inc., as detailed in this report.

OC TRANSIT COMMISSION REPORT NO: 8

1. COMMISSIONER ALEX CULLEN

COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION

That Regional Council revoke Councillor Cullen's appointment as a member of the OC Transpo Commission if Regional Council has lost confidence in his ability to discharge the role and responsibilities of OC Transpo Commissioner.

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.

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 46

1. FINAL REPORT - PILOT, COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT GRANTS PROGRAM (CEPGP)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1. The continuation of the Community Environmental Project Grants Program (CEPGP) for 1997 in the amount of $40,000;

2. That CEPGP's process and guiding principles abide by the terms included in the Corporate Grants Review;

3. That the current Allocations Panel members continue for the 1997 program;

4. That CEPGP be reviewed following the 1997 program and recommendations be brought forward regarding the renewal of the program and/or program changes.

2. RIDEAU RIVER STUDY UPDATE

PUBLIC CONSULTATION FRAMEWORK

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council:

1. Accept the Public Consultation plan outlined in this report, including a public information session scheduled for the Spring of 1997;

2. Authorize the Environment and Transportation Commissioner to proceed with the technical review and discussions with the Ministry of the Environment and Energy, in consultation with the Region's Water Quality Partners, on the re-evaluation of the present Rideau River stormwater discharge criteria.

3. CITY OF GLOUCESTER OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 13

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED

No Committee recommendation.

4. RAW SEWAGE DUMPED INTO THE QUYON

AND OTTAWA RIVERS

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council express its concern to the Municipality of Pontiac and the Quebec Ministry of Environment and Wildlife about the dumping of untreated sewage into the Quyon River, which flows into the Ottawa River, and calls upon the municipality and province to proceed expeditiously to resolve this problem.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 40

1. PEDESTRIAN CROSSOVER AT PRESTON STREET AND ELM STREET

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

1. That Council approve the replacement of the pedestrian crossover on Preston Street at Elm Street with an intersection pedestrian signal.

2. That in conjunction with the above:

a. remove the existing pedestrian crossover;

b. prohibit the pedestrian crossing on Preston Street on the north side of Elm Street at any time;

and the Traffic and Parking By-law be amended to reflect this change.

2. 1996 PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL AND TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL PROGRAMME PHASE 1

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1. A pedestrian signal be installed at the following two locations:

a. McLeod Street at Metcalfe Street - west intersection;

b. Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard (Regional Road 55) on the east side of Belcourt Boulevard;

2. In conjunction with recommendation 1. a, the westbound double right turn be prohibited on the red traffic control signal indication at any time;

3. In conjunction with recommendation 1. b, the pedestrian crossing be prohibited across Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard (Regional Road 55) on the west side of Belcourt Boulevard;

4. Multi-way stop (in lieu of a traffic control signal) be installed at the intersection of Booth Street and Elizabeth Street;

5. A traffic control signal be installed at the intersections of Lancaster Road and Walkley Road;

6. The transfer of funds in the amount of $151,100 from The Village of Carp, Account 912-30692 to the New Traffic Control Signal Account 912-37140;

7. The Traffic and Parking By-law be amended to reflect these changes.

3. HUNT CLUB ROAD WEST AT MOODIE DRIVE - LAND ACQUISITION

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED

That Regional Council approve that negotiations be initiated with the National Capital Commission with a view toward the Region acquiring the narrow portions of land of the intersection of Hunt Club Road West and Moodie Drive to permit the eventual reconstruction of this intersection with proper signalization and turning lanes so that safety can be enhanced and traffic flows improved.

H. MOTION TO ADOPT COMMITTEE REPORTS

I. MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS THREE READING

1. Being a by-law to approve area municipality by-laws (regulating traffic on local streets as follows):

City of Gloucester 148 of 1996

City of Nepean 094 - 96

2. Being a by-law to establish rates to be charged by the Regional Clerk for furnishing copies or certified copies of any records, books or publications.

J. MOTIONS (OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

(A) Moved by Councillor H. Kreling

Seconded by Councillor A. Munter

WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton is responsible for the economic development of Ottawa-Carleton; and

WHEREAS the Region is continually exploring new opportunities for economic growth; and

WHEREAS partnerships between the public and private sectors provide for benefits to all participants; and

WHEREAS Bell Canada has introduced an "Integrated Community Networks" program that utilizes Bell products and services, as well as products and services of other companies, in designing business solutions for businesses and organizations interested in sizing future growth opportunities; and

WHEREAS the existing high technology and telecommunications expertise is readily available in Ottawa-Carleton;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regional Council, in conjunction with the Ottawa-Carleton Economic Development Corporation, investigate the introduction and development of the "Integrated Community Networks" program throughout the region.

(B) Moved by Councillor A. Munter

Seconded by Councillor H. Kreling

WHEREAS the Ottawa-Carleton region functions as one social, economic and political unit; and

WHEREAS Bell's Canada's telephone exchanges today are the same as they were a century ago, meaning that phone calls between many parts of the region are long-distance calls; and

WHEREAS this creates the peculiar situation of communities within one of Canada's main high-technology centres not within each other's local calling area; and

WHEREAS Bell Canada's existing policies call for a cumbersome process to change calling areas, including volume of calls and a voting process;

WHEREAS allowing residential and business customers across all of Ottawa-Carleton the opportunity to talk to each other, free of long-distance charges, is important from the point of view of economic development, fostering the use of technology and supporting community cohesion;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Regional Council requests that Bell Canada change its calling area to eliminate long-distance calls within Ottawa-Carleton and that it do so without raising telephone rates.

K. NOTICES OF MOTION (FOR CONSIDERATION AT NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING)

L. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW

M. INQUIRIES

N. ADJOURNMENT