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, February 28, 1996 at 1:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 1:38 p.m. and opened in prayer.
The Regional Chair, Peter D. Clark, presided.
ALL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Council meeting of 14 February 1996 were confirmed.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ARISING FROM PRIOR MEETINGS
OF COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES
No declarations of interest were filed.
COMMUNICATIONS*
A. The Honourable Allan Rock, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada advising that Bill C-68 (gun control) received Royal Assent and expressing appreciation to the Region for its support in this matter.
B. Mayor Merle Nicholds acknowledging receipt of Council's resolution with respect to the National Task Force On the Change Process Arising from the Québec Referendum. She advises the City of Kanata would be happy to host a hearing in Kanata once the Task Force has been established.
Carmelle Bédard, Clerk, Township of Cumberland forwarding a resolution adopted by its Council, in support of the creation of a National Task Force with respect to the Québec Referendum.
C. Tony Kue Shahrasebi, President Capital Parking Inc. writing in support of the initiatives toward one-tier government and asking the Region to continue to streamline all government services in the Ottawa-Carleton area. In particular, he feels that there is too much duplication of planning services at both the City of Ottawa and at the Region and given the lack of development across the Region, these operations should be reduced to reflect actual development demands.
D. Mayor James Stewart, responding to a motion introduced at the 24 January 1996 Council meeting which proposed that Regional Council direct the Police Services Board to begin the necessary steps to be in a position to assume full complement of Police Services in the Region effective January 1, 1998. He urges Council not to support this motion until the current amalgamation of the 3 police departments is complete. In addition, the Township of Rideau wants to determine the cost effective benefits to be obtained, if the OPP service was eliminated.
NOTE: This Motion (No. 99) was "WITHDRAWN" from consideration on 14 February 1996.
E. Peter Cameron, President, Carlingwood Community Association forwarding objections from the Association to the policy objectives stated in the City of Ottawa Draft Zoning By-law, document entitled "2020Z Implementing the Vision". Specifically they are opposed to more compact forms of development and infill housing.
F. Denyse Morrissey, Executive Director, Ontario Parks Association forwarding a list of ten recipients for the Award of Recognition for "Community Parks Week - Celebrating Our Greenspaces".
G. Alayne McGregor, Chair, TEAP-CAG letter dated 20 February 1996 requesting Transportation Committee to direct staff to reinstate $8000 in funding for the Pedestrian Safety Conference to be held on 20 April 1996.
NOTE: Transportation Committee Report 24 on today's Agenda refers.
H. Dennis Jacobs, Chair, Eastern District, Ontario Professional Planners Institute letter dated 19 February 1996 encouraging the Region to support the Pedestrian Safety Conference scheduled in the spring.
NOTE: Transportation Committee Report 24 on today's Agenda refers.
I. Léopold Roberge, General Manager, National Capital Marathon
Inc. (NCM) writing to Mrs. Louise Crandall of the Ottawa Tourism
and Convention Authority concerning the intent of RMOC to levy
a $400.00 daily fee for the use of Festival Plaza for 1996 events.
He points out that NCM is a Non-Profit organization and has contributed
to the Region's economy for the past 22 years. The impact of
such a levy would impose additional strains on Marathon's budget
and would require NCM to seek financial help from the Region for
the 1996 Race weekend.
J. Salvatore Morra, Executive Director, Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA), forwarding survey results from Ontario residents about their attitude toward water and sewer infrastructure investment.
K. Chief Brian Ford responding to a letter from a citizen who voiced concerns about the closure of Bowesville Road and the issue of access for emergency vehicles. He advises that use of proper signage dealing with changes and parking restrictions on Bowesville Road may alleviate potential obstructions of emergency vehicles. The Police Service does not support the use of a chain barrier.
NOTE: Item 1 of Transportation Committee Report No. 23 on today's Agenda refers.
* 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 G. Hunter March 8 to 16 1996
POSTPONEMENTS AND DEFERRALS
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 19
1. HAULED LIQUID WASTE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council approve the following:
1. That a disposal fee of $3.32 per 1,000 litres for hauled liquid waste be implemented as of 1 June 1996;
2. That a minimum fee of $7.00 be established for small discharges including recreational vehicles;
3. That an annual permitting fee of $100.00 be implemented as of 1 Jan 1996.
4. That liquid waste generated outside of the Region be accepted at twice the real processing cost, at an initial fee of $8.94 per 1,000 litres of hauled liquid waste as of 1 June 1996;
5. That the disposal fee be billed to the waste haulers; and
6. That the Regional Regulatory Code be amended to implement the Hauled Liquid Waste Strategy set out in this report.
MOTION NO. 103
Moved by Councillor R. van den Ham
Seconded by Councillor A. Loney
RESOLVED THAT a disposal fee of $2.25 per 1000 litres for hauled liquid waste be implemented as of 1 June 1996.
MOTION NO. 104
Moved by Councillor B. Hill
Seconded by Councillor A. Cullen
RESOLVED THAT Item 1 of Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 19 - Hauled Liquid Waste be referred back to the Planning and Environment Committee, together with Motion No. 103, for discussion on additional information.
"CARRIED" with Chair Clark and Councillor Legendre dissenting.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE COMMITTEE REPORTS
MOTION NO. 105
Moved by Councillor A. Cullen
Seconded by Councillor R. van den Ham
RESOLVED THAT Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 27; Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 27 and Transportation Committee Report Nos. 23 and 24 be received and considered and that the rules of procedure be suspended in order that council may consider Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 28.
"CARRIED"
(COMMITTEE REPORTS BEGIN ON PAGE 892A)
CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 27
1. LEBRETON LAND AGREEMENT
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve that the Region enter into an Agreement with the City of Ottawa and the National Capital Commission and:
1. Approve the acquisition of approximately one (1) acre of land as outlined on Annex B together with working easements, from the City of Ottawa, for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00), plus GST;
2. Approve the acquisition of approximately 14.4 acres of land plus easements as outlined on Annex B together with working easements, from the National Capital Commission, for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00), plus GST;
3. Approve the acquisition of approximately 4.49 acres of land outlined on Annex B and described as Parcel "A", from the National Capital Commission for the sum of Two Million, Five Hundred Thousand dollars, ($2,500,000.), plus GST, subject to adjustment from time to time as outlined in the body of this report;
4. Declare as surplus to Regional needs, approximately 5.1 acres of land owned by the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton, as outlined in Annex B;
5. Approve the future disposal of approximately 5.1 acres of surplus RMOC land, described in Annex B, to the National Capital Commission for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00), plus GST;
6. Approve the preparation of a Lebreton Transitway Functional Plan at a projected cost of $500,000. (plus GST).
"CARRIED" with Councillor Legendre dissenting.
2. REGIONAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION TENDER
CONTRACT AWARDS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve:
1. That the Blue Box Recycling Program collection be weekly.
2. That the duration of the Solid Waste Collection Contracts term be for three years with extension options.
3. That Zone A and B (as per attached map), for the curbside collection of garbage, recycling, leaf and yard waste and Christmas trees, Contract No. CE 5244AB be awarded to Laidlaw Waste Systems Ltd., 1152 Kenaston Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3P5 for a total estimated three year cost of $28,035,242.
4. That Zone C (as per attached map), for the curbside collection of garbage, recycling, leaf and yard waste and Christmas trees, Contract No. CE 5244C be awarded to 2889218 Canada Inc. (Exel Environmental) 683 Boulevard St Rene est, Gatineau, Quebec, J8P 7G7 for a total estimated three year cost of $13,292,541.
5. That Zone D (as per attached map), for the containerized collection of garbage and recycling, Contract No. CE 5244D be awarded to Laidlaw Waste Systems Ltd., 1152 Kenaston Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3P5 for a total estimated three year cost of $7,161,732.
"CARRIED"
3. 1996 BIOSOLIDS LAND APPLICATION PROGRAM
CONTRACT NO. CS-6802 - CONTRACT AWARD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the appointment of Terratec Environmental Ltd., Oakville, to undertake the 1996 Biosolids Land Application Program for a total contract provision of $381,348.
"CARRIED"
4. SUPPLY OF COMPOSTERS CONTRACT AWARD
CONTRACT NOS. CE-6015 AND CE-6014
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve the following contract awards for the supply of composters to the Solid Waste Division for the spring composter sales campaign.
1. Contract No. CE-6015 to Norseman Plastics Limited, Rexdale, Ontario, to supply 7,000 "Earth Machine" Composters at a price of $26.75 per composter for a total cost of $200,358 (GST included).
2. Contract No. CE-6014 to Sceptre Manufacturing Company Ltd., Toronto to supply 5,000 "Garden Gourmet" Composters at a price of $25.00 per composter for a total cost of $133,750 (GST included).
"CARRIED"
5. RENEWAL OF SERVICE/MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR
THE SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION
(SCADA) COMPUTER SYSTEM - CONTRACT NO. CC-6020
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the renewal of a service/maintenance agreement between the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton (RMOC) and VCI Controls Inc., Nepean, Ontario, for a one-year period from 1 April 1996 to 31 March 1997, for the sum of $52,451.40.
"CARRIED"
6. SUPPLY OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT
TENDER 0550-88-T1/96 - CONTRACT AWARD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the award of Tender 0550-88-T1/96, Supply of Traffic Signal Equipment to Fortran Traffic Systems Ltd, Scarborough, Ont, in the amount of $119,136.38, Tacel Ltd, Toronto, Ont in the amount of $15,576.75, and Novax Industries Ltd., New Westminster, B.C. in the amount of $1,069.50 for a total contract provision of $135,782.63.
"CARRIED"
7. CULVERT REPLACEMENT STRUCTURE 5712
HUNTLEY ROAD (REGIONAL ROAD 5)
CONTRACT VARIATION
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an increase in Contract 94-504 with George W. Drummond Ltd., Nepean, for the Culvert Replacement Structure 5712, for the sum of $34,000.00, bringing the revised total contract price to $260,007.54.
"CARRIED"
8. STATEMENT OF REMUNERATION, BENEFITS AND EXPENSES
PAID TO COUNCILLORS AND COUNCIL APPOINTEES FOR 1995
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
"RECEIVED"
9. HOME INFUSION THERAPY CONTRACT AWARD
HOME CARE PROGRAM
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council approve:
1. That the process of tender be re-tendered to include up to two suppliers and that suppliers tendering be allowed to include new areas of service.
2. That a regular update on the costs of the Home Infusion Therapy Program be brought to the Committee beginning at six months into the contract, once the contract has been awarded.
MOTION NO. 106
Moved by Councillor A. Cullen
Seconded by Councillor B. McGarry
RESOLVED THAT Council resolve into Committee of the Whole for the purpose of discussing Item No. 9, of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 27.
"CARRIED" on a division of 10 yeas to 8 nays as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Hume, Stewart, Munter, McGarry, Holmes, Davis, van den Ham, Cullen, Hill and Legendre...10
NAYS: Councillors Loney, Kreling, Beamish, Meilleur, Pratt, Cantin, Bellemare and Chair Clark...8
IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Chair, Peter Clark remained in the Chair. Staff from the Health Department and Legal Department were present to answer questions of Council.
On a Motion by Councillor H. Kreling, the Committee of the Whole arose and reported progress.
IN COUNCIL
MOTION NO. 107
Moved by Councillor M. Meilleur
Seconded by Councillor D. Pratt
RESOLVED THAT Recommendation 1 of Item 9, of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 27 be amended by substitution with the following:
"That Council approve the award of a contract to the lowest bidder, 'Desjardins Pharmacy', Ottawa, Ontario, for the provision of home infusion therapy services to the Health Department Home Care Directorate commending April 1, 1996 and ending March 31, 1997 with two (2) additional one year renewable periods, at a total estimated annual cost of $407,000 (excluding GST), this amount to be funded at 100% by the Ministry of Health."
"CARRIED" on a division of 18 yeas to 1 nay as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Hume, Loney, Kreling, Beamish, Meilleur, Pratt, Cantin, Stewart, Munter, Bellemare, Holmes, Davis, van den Ham, Cullen, Hill, Hunter, Legendre and Chair Clark...18
NAYS: Councillor McGarry...1
Recommendation 2 of Item 9, of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 27 was then put to Council and "CARRIED".
10. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CONTRACT AWARDS
HOME CARE PROGRAM
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the award of contracts to the following lowest bidders for the provision of medical equipment to the Health Department Home Care Program commencing April 1st, 1996 and ending March 31st, 1997 with two (2) additional one year renewable periods, at a total estimated annual cost of $650,000 (excluding GST), this amount to be funded at 100% by the Ministry of Health.
General Equipment 50% Respircare Inc. $247,000
(Section 1) Ottawa, Ontario
50% Ontario Medical $247,000
Supply Ltd.
Ottawa, Ontario
Therapy Equipment Respircare Inc. $ 58,500
(Section 2) Ottawa, Ontario
Speciality Equipment VitalAire $ 97,500
(Section 3) Ottawa, Ontario
"CARRIED"
11. APPROVAL OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT - HOME CARE
DIRECTORATE AND SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
HOMEMAKING CONTRACTS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council approve:
1. The following agencies for the provision of homemaking services to the Health Department Home Care Directorate and Social Services Department for the period of April 1, 1996 to March 31, 1997 with an option for three (3) additional annual renewals at an estimated annual cost of $26,569,000 (GST exempt):
Bradson Home Health Care, Ottawa, Ontario
Central Health Care, Ottawa, Ontario
Comcare (Canada) Inc., Ottawa, Ontario
Community Home Care/Rehabilitation Services (CHARTS),
Ottawa, Ontario
Interim Health Care, Ottawa, Ontario
Med+Care Partnership, Ottawa, Ontario
Olsten Kimberly Quality Care, North York, Ontario
Ottawa Home Health Care, Ottawa, Ontario
Ottawa West Community Support, Ottawa, Ontario
Para-Med Health Services Inc., Ottawa, Ontario
St. Elizabeth Health Care, Ottawa, Ontario
Victorian Order of Nurses, Gloucester, Ontario
Visiting Homemakers Association, Ottawa, Ontario
2. That GEM Health Care Services Inc. be re-assessed one year from now with a view that when the contract is renewed on 1 April 1997 some of the matters raised have been clarified and resolved.
MOTION NO. 108
Moved by Councillor P. Hume
Seconded by Councillor A. Munter
RESOLVED THAT Recommendation 2 of Item 11 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 27 be amended to add the firm of Global Health Care Services to those firms to be reassessed.
"LOST" on a division of 14 nays to 5 yeas as follows:
NAYS: Councillors Loney, Kreling, Beamish, Pratt, Stewart, McGarry, Bellemare, Holmes, Davis, van den Ham, Cullen, Hunter, Legendre and Chair Clark...14
YEAS: Councillors Hume, Meilleur, Cantin, Munter and Hill...5
MOTION NO. 109
Moved by Councillor R. Cantin
Seconded by Councillor H. Kreling
RESOLVED THAT GEM Health Care Services be added immediately to the list of suppliers of homemaking services for the period of April 1, 1996 to March 31, 1997.
"LOST" on a division of 13 nays to 6 yeas as follows:
NAYS: Councillors Hume, Loney, Beamish, Meilleur, Pratt, Munter, Bellemare, Holmes, Davis, van den Ham, Cullen, Legendre and Chair Clark...13
YEAS: Councillors Kreling, Cantin, Stewart, McGarry, Hill and Hunter...6
Recommendation 1 of Item 11 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 27 was then put to Council and "CARRIED".
Recommendation 2 of Item 11 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 27 was then put to Council and "CARRIED" on a division of 11 yeas to 8 nays as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Kreling, Meilleur, Pratt, Cantin, Stewart, McGarry, Davis, Cullen, Hill, Hunter and Legendre...11
NAYS: Councillors Hume, Loney, Beamish, Munter, Bellemare Holmes, van den Ham and Chair Clark...8
12. LAURENT GAGNON, ENAIRTECH, MEGATECH V. RMOC & CONCORDIA
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
AT RMOC HEADQUARTERS - CONTRACTS 043 AND T-212
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council confirm the allocation of $43,806.00 for settlement of the above claim, from the Region Wide Capital Reserve Fund.
"CARRIED"
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 27
1. WATER ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION DIVISION
PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED
That staff fulfil the direction of the Regional Council Motion of 12 April 1995 that a prepared tender proposal be brought back to Council in June 1996 for all parts of the operation of the treatment centre.
MOTION NO. 110
Moved by Councillor P. Hume
Seconded by Councillor R. van den Ham
RESOLVED THAT Item 1 of Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 27 be amended by substitution with the following:
"That the Environment and Transportation Department proceed with the development of tender specifications in a process similar to the Solid Waste Collection Tender with a report to the Planning and Environment Committee no later than May of 1996 recommending the principles to govern a public-private partnership in addition to a recommended list of services presently delivered by the Water Environment Protection Division which could be appropriately performed by the private sector including but not limited to the wastewater treatment plant, and;
THAT tender specifications be prepared in accordance with the principles and services approved by Council so that the Region can proceed to competitive tender no later than December 1996."
"CARRIED" with Councillor Hunter dissenting.
2. REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW: REVIEW OF SCOPE AND REQUIREMENTS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
1. That 1) Cultural Heritage and Archaeological Master Plan, 2) Floodplain Policies, and 3) Energy Conservation be eliminated from the Regional Official Plan review work plan; and,
2. That the Regional Official Plan Review proceed on the basis of the following policy area being postponed:
- Contaminated sites
and that this policy area be reviewed for possible study in 1998, following Council's adoption of the revised Regional Official Plan.
MOTION NO. 111
Moved by Councillor R. van den Ham
Seconded by Councillor G. Hunter
RESOLVED THAT Council approve the departmental recommendation of the revised work program for the Regional Official Plan Review, as described in the report.
"LOST" on a division of 13 nays to 6 yeas as follows:
NAYS: Councillors Hume, Loney, Beamish, Meilleur, Stewart, Munter, McGarry, Bellemare, Holmes, Davis, Cullen, Hill and Legendre...13
YEAS: Councillors Kreling, Pratt, Cantin, van den Ham, Hunter and Chair Clark...6
MOTION NO. 112
Moved by Councillor D. Holmes
Seconded by Councillor A. Cullen
RESOLVED THAT the Committee recommendations be amended so that the "Cultural Heritage and Archaeological Master Plan" not be eliminated from the Regional Official Plan review work plan, but be postponed as per the staff report.
"LOST" on a division of 10 nays to 9 yeas as follows:
NAYS: Councillors Hume, Kreling, Beamish, Pratt, Cantin, Stewart, Bellemare, van den Ham, Hill and Chair Clark...10
YEAS: Councillors Loney, Meilleur, Munter, McGarry, Holmes, Davis, Cullen, Hunter and Legendre...9
MOTION NO. 113
Moved by Councillor D. Holmes
Seconded by Councillor M. Meilleur
RESOLVED THAT Council consider a motion to reconsider Motion No. 112 with respect to Recommendation 1 of Item 2 of Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 27 - Cultural Heritage and Archaeological Master Plan.
"CARRIED"
Recommendation 2 of Item 2 of Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 27 was then put to Council and "CARRIED".
3. REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF OTTAWA-CARLETON'S COMMENTS ON THE INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION PREPARED FOR THE GREENBELT MASTER PLAN
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council forward this report to the National Capital Commission as the Regional response to the Initial Environmental Evaluation of the Greenbelt Master Plan.
"CARRIED"
4. NAMING HUNT CLUB ROAD EXTENSION, WEST OF WOODROFFE AVENUE, CITY OF NEPEAN
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve the following:
1. That the Hunt Club road extension (Regional Road 32) west of Woodroffe Avenue, including portions of Knoxdale Road (Regional Road 52) west of the Arlington Woods Community to Richmond Road, be named "WEST HUNT CLUB ROAD".
2. That the portion of Knoxdale Road (Regional Road 52) intersecting with Riverbrook Road in the Arlington Woods Community and the remnant portion east of Greenbank Road be renamed "SISKIN COURT" and "GIBBARD AVENUE" respectively.
3. That the realigned portion of Knoxdale Road (Regional Road 52) east of Greenbank Road where it intersects with West Hunt Club Road be named "KNOXDALE ROAD".
"CARRIED"
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 28
1. PROPOSED PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT
TO GUIDE LAND USE PLANNING IN ONTARIO
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the staff report and Annex of 13 February 1996, as modified by this report and forward these to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as Council's position on the proposed Provincial Policy Statement on land use planning in Ontario.
"CARRIED"
2. REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW: DETAILED EVALUATION PHASE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council approve the Guidelines as presented in Table 1 of this report as the basis for further work in the detailed evaluation phase of the Regional Plan Review, as amended by the following.
1. That the report be amended to read that a phasing strategy will be developed but that, in the meantime, all reasonable proposals for development within the existing urban boundaries be considered and brought to the Planning and Environment Committee.
2. That staff be directed to entertain all proposals for the development of the Leitrim Urban Area and to report back to the Planning and Environment Committee within two months with a report.
3. That the report be amended to read: "Boundary expansions in the west should not be considered because there is significant opportunity for additional units within existing boundaries", and
Further that #2 of the steps to develop a preferred regional development pattern to 2021 - "If needed, examine merits of urban boundary expansions in the west urban centre" be deleted
4. That Bullet 3 be replaced with the following: "Assume no development on parkland, lands in Ottawa's Greenway System, on NCC corridors currently designated NILM (National Interest Land Mass), provincially significant wetlands, and significant natural features within existing urban boundaries." and,
That Bullet 3 be further amended by adding the words "regionally or locally" after the word provincially, so that the bullet would include significance of wetlands at the provincial regional or local levels (Classes IV to VII) as contemplated by the provincial policy.
5. That the following be added as a bullet in the guidelines table (Table 1): "Testing of development levels and distributions will consider the resulting effects, positive and negative, on the health of the environment as well as on the quality of life and the health and safety of the citizens of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa Carleton."
6. That, in Annex B, evaluation criteria C10 be amended from "TMP" to "ALL".
"CARRIED" with Councillor Hill dissenting.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 23
1. PROPOSED CLOSING OF BOWESVILLE ROAD - PUBLIC HEARING
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council reject the following staff recommendations:
1. That Bowesville Road between Hunt Club Road and the southern border of the Tudor Inn be legally closed and no longer operate as a public road, as indicated in the sketch attached as Schedule "A" to this Report.
2. That the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club construct and maintain this part of Bowesville Road as a 3 metre wide paved private road, which will remain accessible to pedestrians, cyclists and emergency vehicles for travel between Hunt Club Road and Uplands Drive.
3. That the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club request that its Insurer add the RMOC as a co-Insured on its insurance policies, as protection for any liability which might arise from the public's use of that part of Bowesville Road which will become a private road.
4. That Bowesville Road between Uplands Drive and the southern border of the Tudor Inn remain open as a public road to be deleted from the Regional Road System thereby becoming a local road.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Councillor B. McGarry declared an Interest on Item 1 of Transportation Committee Report No. 23, as he is a member of the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club Ltd.
Councillor McGarry did not take part in the discussion or vote on this item.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Councillor W. Stewart declared an Interest on Item 1 of Transportation Committee Report No. 23, as she is CEO of the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, which is involved in litigation with a landowner on Bowesville Road.
Councillor Stewart did not take part in the discussion or vote on this item.
MOTION NO. 114
Moved by Councillor R. Cantin
Seconded by Councillor R. van den Ham
RESOLVED THAT Council accept the staff recommendations to close Bowesville Road.
"CARRIED" on a division of 9 yeas to 8 nays as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Hume, Loney, Kreling, Pratt, Cantin, van den Ham, Hill, Hunter and Chair Clark...9
NAYS: Councillors Beamish, Meilleur, Munter, Bellemare, Holmes, Davis, Cullen and Legendre...8
2. HUNT CLUB ROAD - CYCLING FACILITIES - INQUIRY TC-16
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Instruct staff to not modify the paved maintenance strips along Hunt Club Road where cycling lanes are absent to allow safe access by cyclists.
2. Approve the implementation and evaluation of the on-road cycling facility as shown in Annex A.
"CARRIED"
3. TRANSIT PRIORITY MEASURES: TRANSIT PRIORITY TASK FORCE PROGRESS REPORT #2
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Request the Minister of Transportation of Ontario make the implementation of a westbound shoulder bus lane on the Queensway from Acres Road to Eagleson Road and an eastbound shoulder bus lane from Blair Road to Champlain Street high priority projects for 1996 and 1997: and
2. That pedestrian signals be installed on Baseline Road at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital, to enable bus stops to be placed as close as possible to the front entrance. Funds to cover this have been identified in the 1996 Transit Priorities budget.
"CARRIED"
4. REGIONAL REGULATORY CODE REVISION - ELIMINATE REQUIREMENT FOR FLASHERS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve:
1. the removal of the entire Sub-section 2.5.11 (5) of the Regional Regulatory Code, to be replaced with the following -
"Where the Commissioner has determined that certain barricades shall be lit with amber coloured flashing lights, these barricades shall be lit from sunset to sunrise, and the lens, reflectors and surfaces shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and shall be kept clean at all times."
2. the addition of the following paragraph to Part 2.4 of the Regional Regulatory Code
"Also specifically, the requirement for flashers on barricades in Sub-section 12(4) does not apply to contracts on Regional roads within the City of Vanier."
"CARRIED"
5. 1995 PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL AND TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL PROGRAMME - PHASE 2
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council approve that:
1. Temporary multi-way stop control be installed (in lieu of a traffic control signal) at the south intersection of Moodie Drive (Reg Rd 11) and Knoxdale Road (Reg Rd 52) (refer Annex A).
2. The stop control facing southbound traffic on Moodie Drive (Reg Rd 11) at Knoxdale Road (Reg Rd 52) south intersection be rescinded after a period of three months and be replaced with yield control. The northbound and westbound stop control be retained.
3. Kirkwood Avenue at Iona Street and Kirkwood Avenue at Clare Street be moved from "Locations at which No Further Review is Proposed" (Annex B) to "Locations at which Further Review is Proposed" (Annex B).
4. Consideration of a pedestrian signal for the north intersection of Woodridge and Bayshore Drive be forwarded to the City of Nepean for review.
"CARRIED"
6. RUSSELL ROAD (REGIONAL ROAD 26) AT BOUNDARY ROAD (REGIONAL ROAD 41) - MULTI-WAY STOP CONTROL
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
WHEREAS the Councils of the municipalities of Cumberland and Gloucester have requested that multi-way stops be implemented at the intersection of Russell Road and Boundary Road.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the installation of multi-way stops at the intersection of Russell Road and Boundary Road.
"CARRIED"
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 24
1. FUNDING FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CONFERENCE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve funding in the amount of $8000 for the Pedestrian Safety Conference.
"CARRIED" with Councillors Beamish, Hill, Kreling and Stewart dissenting.
ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
MOTION NO. 115
Moved by Councillor A. Loney
Seconded by Councillor A. Munter
RESOLVED THAT Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 27; Planning and Environment Committee Report Nos. 27 and 28 and Transportation Committee Report Nos. 23 and 24 be received and adopted as amended by Motions Nos. 107, 110 and 114, with Item 1 of Planning and Environment Committee Report No. 19 being referred to the Planning Committee, together with Motion No. 103 and with Motion No. 112 being subject to reconsideration (see Motion No. 113).
"CARRIED" with Declarations of Interest and dissents as recorded on various items.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS
MOTION NO. 116
Moved by Councillor L. Davis
Seconded by Councillor D. Holmes
RESOLVED THAT the following by-laws be enacted and passed.
By-law No. 1 of 1996 to regulate traffic and parking on highways.
By-law No. 14 of 1996 to authorize the levy of sums required for the repayment of debenture number 96-2 issued in the amount of $17,900.00 to aid in the construction of tile drainage works in The Corporation of the Township of Goulbourn).
By-law No. 15 of 1996 to assume for public use and establish as common and public highways certain lands to become part of the Regional Road system.
By-law No. 16 of 1996 to assume for public use and establish as common and public highways certain lands to become part of the Regional Road system.
By-law No. 17 of 1996 to approve area municipality by-laws regulating traffic on local streets as follows:
Township of Cumberland 1-96
City of Gloucester 31 of 1996
Township of Goulbourn 1-96
City of Ottawa 1-96
City of Nepean 009-96
"CARRIED"
By-laws enacted and passed.
MOTIONS
MOTION NO. 117
Moved by Councillor D. Pratt
Seconded by Councillor R. van den Ham
RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended so that Council may consider Motion No. 118 dealing with the issue of GST.
"CARRIED"
MOTION NO. 118
Moved by Councillor D. Pratt
Seconded by Councillor R. van den Ham
WHEREAS the Federal and Provincial governments are working towards the harmonization of provincial and federal sales tax;
AND WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has not been able to gain assurances from the Federal government that any changes to the GST will not result in any additional tax burden for the municipal government sector;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton strongly objects to any reform or replacement of the GST that would result in a greater tax burden to Canadian Municipalities;
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the appropriate representatives of the Federal and Provincial governments.
"CARRIED" with Councillor Beamish dissenting.
MOTION NO. 119
Moved by Chair P. Clark
Seconded by Councillor W. Stewart
RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended so that Council may consider Motion No. 120 with respect to Mr. James Blanchard.
"CARRIED"
MOTION NO. 120
Moved by Chair P. Clark
Seconded by Councillor W. Stewart
WHEREAS James Blanchard, who has served as the United States of America's Ambassador to Canada since August of 1993, will be leaving his post in March 1996;
AND WHEREAS Mr. Blanchard's efforts, in conjunction with those of the Canadian Government, were instrumental in concluding an "open skies" agreement and in obtaining agreement on a U.S. customs pre-clearance facility at the Macdonald Cartier International Airport; both of which will benefit the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton and its residents;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Regional Council express its sincere appreciation to Mr. James Blanchard for his cooperation on matters of import to the future of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton.
"CARRIED"
MOTION NO. 121
Moved by Councillor A. Loney
Seconded by Councillor D. Pratt
RESOLVED THAT Council resolve into "In Camera Session", pursuant to Subsection 11(1) of the Procedure By-law, to consider a report from the CAO dated 28 February 1996, as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including staff and labour relations or employee negotiations.
"CARRIED"
"IN CAMERA SESSION"
The CAO and staff from the Legal Department were present to respond to questions.
On a Motion by Councillor Loney, Council arose from "In Camera Session" and reported progress.
IN COUNCIL
MOTION NO. 122
Moved by Councillor A. Loney
Seconded by Councillor D. Pratt
RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended in order that Council may receive and consider a report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated 28 February 1996, concerning the Medical Officer of Health Position.
"CARRIED" on a division of 15 yeas to 3 nays as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Hume, Loney, Kreling, Beamish, Pratt, Cantin, Stewart, Munter, Bellemare, van den Ham, Cullen, Hill, Hunter, Legendre and Chair Clark...15
NAYS: Councillors Meilleur, Holmes and Davis...3
MOTION NO. 123
Moved by Councillor A. Loney
Seconded by Councillor D. Pratt
RESOLVED THAT the recruitment of a Medical Officer of Health be suspended for approximately six months, until the Corporate Review is further advanced and more information is received regarding the Teaching Health Unit and continued provincial funding of other health programs.
"CARRIED" on a division of 10 yeas to 8 nays as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Hume, Loney, Kreling, Beamish, Pratt, Stewart, van den Ham, Hill, Hunter and Chair Clark...10
NAYS: Councillors Meilleur, Cantin, Munter, Bellemare, Holmes, Davis, Cullen and Legendre...8
CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
MOTION NO. 124
Moved by Councillor P. Hume
Seconded by Councillor R. van den Ham
RESOLVED THAT By-law 18 of 1996 to confirm the proceedings of Council be enacted and passed.
"CARRIED"
By-law enacted and passed.
ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
CLERK CHAIR