OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL
11 MAY 2011
ANDREW S. HAYDON HALL
10:00 a.m.
AGENDA 12
1. Prayer
2.
National Anthem (Councillor D. Deans)
3.
Announcements/Ceremonial Activities
· Recognition – City Builder Award
· Presentation – International Festivals and Events Association Award
·
Recognition – American Public Works Association Award
4. Roll Call
5. Confirmation
of Minutes
Confirmation
of the Minutes of the regular meeting of 27 April 2011.
6. Declarations of interest
including those originally arising from prior meetings
7. Communications
8. Regrets
No
regrets filed to date.
9. Motion to Introduce Reports
(Councillors M.
McRae and J. Harder)
OTTAWA COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION
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OTTAWA
COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE
SHAREHOLDER RAPPORT
ANNUEL ET ASSEMBLÉE GÉNÉRALE ANNUELLE DE LA SOCIÉTÉ DE LOGEMENT COMMUNAUTAIRE
D’OTTAWA |
REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve:
1. That the 2010-2011 Ottawa Community
Housing Corporation (OCHC) Annual Report be received;
2. That the Audited Financial Statements
of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) for the year 2010 be received. (Attachment 1- Draft Financial Statements. Signed audited statements will be
distributed at the meeting);
3.
That the Update re: the 2008-2011 Ottawa
Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) Strategic Plan be received;
5. That Ernst and Young be appointed as
the Auditors of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) for the year 2011;
and
6. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be
authorized to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa as
Shareholder of OCHC setting out the resolutions approved by City Council.
DEPUTY
CITY MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES AND COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY
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1.
ECONOMIC
STIMULUS FUND PROGRAM - STATUS UPDATE programme du fonds de
stimulation Économique – rapports d’Étape |
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive the Economic Stimulus Fund (ESF) Q1 2011 status report.
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
REPORT 4A
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2. NAMING OF NIMIQ PARK – RIVERSIDE SOUTH DÉSIGNATION
DU PARC NIMIQ – RIVERSIDE SUD |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the area of land commonly
known as North Bluff Park located at 5058 North Bluff Street, be officially
named “Nimiq Park.”
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 6
2. DISPOSITION OF
2010 RATE SUPPORTED OPERATING Surplus
UTILISATION
DEs EXCÉDENTs DE FONCTIONNEMENT DE 2010 – FINANCEMENT SOUTENU PAR LES TARIFS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve the following:
1.
That the 2010
surplus of $9.6 million in the drinking water program be transferred to the
Water Capital Reserve Fund.
2.
That the 2010
surplus of $4.5 million in the wastewater program be transferred to the
Wastewater Capital Reserve Fund.
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE REPORT 6
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3.
COMMEMORATIVE
NAMING PROPOSAL - “CHARLOTTE WHITTON ARCHIVES AND LIBRARY BUILDING” PROPOSITION DE DÉSIGNATION COMMÉMORATIVE - « ÉDIFICE
DES ARCHIVES ET DE LA BIBLIOTHÈQUE CHARLOTTE- WHITTON » |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the commemorative naming
of the Central Archives and Ottawa Public Library Technical Services Facility
as the “Charlotte Whitton Archives and Library Building.”
PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 8A
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1. ZONING – 127 PRESLAND ROAD ZONAGE – 127, CHEMIN
PRESLAND |
Committee
meeting information
Delegations: Ten delegations spoke to this item:
· one in support of the report recommendations
· nine in opposition to the report recommendations
Debate: Approximately two hours were spent in discussion and debate on this item.
Vote: The item was carried, as amended.
Position of Ward
Councillor: Councillor Clark did not
support the application. He supported the amendment.
Committee recommendationS as
amended
(This matter is
Subject to Bill 51)
That
Council approve an amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning
of 127 Presland Road, as shown on Document 1, from I1A (Minor Institutional
Zone) to R5B [xxxx] S(yyy) (Residential Fifth Density
Subzone B, Exception xxxx, Schedule yyy) as detailed in Documents 2 and 3, as
amended by making the
following changes to the zoning schedule contained in document 2 of the staff
report:
(1)
the
maximum permitted building height for Area L be increased to 33 metres (10
storeys); the setback of Area L to the property line abutting Presland Road be
reduced to 29 metres; and the depth of Area L of 12.6 metres be deleted;
(2)
the area
shown as Area K be shown as Area J, to reduce the permitted height along the
eastern property line from eight to seven storeys.
And that there be no
further notice pursuant to section 34 (17) of the Planning Act.
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2. HOUSING AND POVERTY REDUCTION INVESTMENT PLAN PLAN D’INVESTISSEMENT POUR LE SECTEUR DU LOGEMENT ET DE LA RÉDUCTION DE LA PAUVRETÉ |
COMMUNITY
AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE recommendationS
That Council
approve the following:
1.
The Housing and Poverty Reduction operating
investments (investment envelopes 1 through 6) as outlined in the table
attached as Document 1 and summarized in the chart attached as Document 2.
2.
Direct that the Administrator of Housing
Services,
a)
issue requests for proposals and enter into
contribution agreements with not-for-profit corporations and/or cooperatives in
accordance with the City’s Grants and Contributions Policy that provide for the terms, conditions, use and
accountability in order to implement the proposed investments as described in
Document 1 investment envelopes 1 through 6, and
b)
enter into agreements with not-for-profit,
cooperatives and/or private sector landlords to administer rent supplements in
accordance with the Social Housing Reform Act, 2000’s basic eligibility
criteria, but utilizing the shelter allowance as permitted by the Ontario Work
Act, 1997 and the Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997, to implement
the proposed rent supplements described in Document 1, investment envelope 4.
3.
Direct that the Director, Real Estate
Partnership & Development Office have delegated
authority to purchase or lease real property as outlined in Document 1,
investment envelope 5, up to $3,000,000 in accordance with the principles
outlined in the City’s Real Property Acquisition Policy.
PLANNING COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve the following:
1.
The Housing capital investments (investment envelope 7) outlined in the
table attached as Document 1 and summarized in the Chart attached as Document 2
2.
Direct the Administrator of Housing Services to issue requests for
proposals and enter into contribution agreements with not-for-profit
corporations and/or cooperatives in accordance with the City’s Grants and Contributions
Policy that provide for the terms, conditions, use and accountability in order to implement the proposed investments as described in
Document 1 investment envelope 7.
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5. LEITRIM
- WATERMAIN COSTS – OMB SETTLEMENT LEITRIM - COÛTS DES CONDUITES D’EAU PRINCIPALES – RÈGLEMENT DE LA CAMO |
Committee recommendationS
That
Council approve that:
1.
The City
contribute $1,161,405 plus HST to Tartan for the cost of the watermains within
Albion Road from Del Zotto Avenue to Findlay Creek Drive and the watermains
within Creekview Way and Manorwood Crescent on the basis outlined in this
report; and
2.
The balance
of the cost of the Albion Road watermain (estimated to be $785,824 plus
applicable HST) be recovered and paid out to Tartan, as a condition of subdivision
approval based upon the land area to be development within the subdivisions in
the area serviced by the watermain as shown on Document 1.
PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 9
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1. Application to Alter the
Richardson Farmhouse, 1665 Richardson Side Road, under the Ontario Heritage Act demande
de modification du bâtiment de ferme Richardson, 1665, route
secondaire Richardson, conformément aux dispositions de la loi sur le patrimoine de l’Ontario |
Committee recommendationS
That
Council:
1.
Approve the
application to alter 1665 Richardson Side Road, in accordance with plans
submitted by Barry Hobin Architect Inc. received on March 25, 2011.
2.
Delegate
authority for minor design changes to the General Manager of the Planning and
Growth Management Department.
3.
Issue the
heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the date of issuance.
(Note: The statutory 90-day timeline for
consideration of this application under the Ontario
Heritage Act will expire on June 23, 2011)
(Note: Approval to Alter this property
under the Ontario Heritage Act must
not be construed to meet the requirements for the issuance of a building
permit.)
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2. Application
for new construction of two structures and partial demolition of one
structure at 441‑443 Queen street in the cathedral hill heritage
conservation district DEMANDE
DE CONSTRUCTION DE DEUX STRUCTURES ET DE DÉMOLITION PARTIELLE D'UNE STRUCTURE
AUX 441 ET 443 DE LA RUE QUEEN DANS LE DISTRICT DE CONSERVATION DU PATRIMOINE
DE COLLINE DE LA CATHÉDRALE |
Committee recommendationS as
amended
That
Council:
1.
Approve the
demolition of Cathedral Hall, constructed in 1959-60 and approve the
construction of a mixed use addition, connected to Christ Church Cathedral,
incorporating a new cathedral hall and spaces for the church, along with four
townhouses in accordance with drawings by HOK Architects, dated March 3, 2011
and included as Document 7.
2.
Approve the
construction of a new residential tower, incorporating the semi-detached house
located at 441-443 Queen Street into its podium in accordance with drawings by
HOK Architects dated March 3, 2011.
3.
Approve the
temporary removal of the semi-detached house at 441-443 Queen Street during
construction, if required, and its reinstatement in its original location, at
the appropriate time in the construction project.
4.
Require the
posting of a financial security in the amount of $500,000 required to stabilize
and restore the front portion of 441-443 Queen Street prior to the issuance of
the necessary permits required for either the removal or stabilization in situ
of the building during construction.
5.
Approve the
construction of the new office building at 412 Sparks Street conditional upon
further design work being undertaken to mitigate the impact of the building
upon the Cathedral, including, but not limited to, changes to the materials,
fenestration, and design.
6.
Issue the
Heritage Permit for the residential tower at 439 Queen Street with a two-year
expiry date from the date of issuance.
7.
Issue the
Heritage Permit for 412 Sparks Street with a two-year expiry date from the date
of the satisfaction of the conditions.
8.
Delegate
authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning and Growth
Management.
(Note 1: The statutory 90-day timeline for
consideration of this application under the Ontario
Heritage Act will expire on July 5, 2011.)
(Note 2: At the time of writing, the
applicant was reasonably certain that the portion of the semi-detached to be
retained was to remain in situ during construction, so temporary removal of
that building would not be required. The securities will cover either
eventuality.)
(Note 3: Approval to Alter this property
under the Ontario Heritage Act must
not be construed to meet the requirements for the issuance of a building
permit.)
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3. ZONING – 407, 439, 441, 443, 445 QUEEN STREET AND 412
SPARKS STREET ZONAGE
- 407, 439, 441, 443, 445, RUE QUEEN ET 412, RUE SPARKS |
Committee recommendationS as
amended
That
Council approve :
1.
An amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 to
change the zoning of 407, 439, 441, 443, 445 Queen Street from I1A [332] S206
to GMXX S206 as detailed in Documents 2 and 3 and as shown in Documents 4 and
5; and
2.
An amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 to
change the zoning of 412 Sparks Street from GM [185] S85 to GMXX S206 as
detailed in Documents 2 and 3 and as shown in Documents 4 and 5.
3.
That
Document 3 of the staff report be replaced with the
attached revised schedule.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 6
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1.
GOULBOURN
FORCED ROAD PROJECT – BUDGET ADJUSTMENT PROJET DU CHEMIN GOULBOURN
FORCED – RECTIFICATION DU BUDGET |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That
Council approve the budget adjustments for the
completion of Phase 1 of the Goulbourn Forced Road reconstruction as outlined
in Document 1.
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2.
OPERATION OF FELEENA’S PATIO DURING BANK STREET RECONSTRUCTION – PATIO
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEE - MOTION EXPLOITATION DE LA
TERRASSE DU RESTAURANT FELEENA’S DURANT LA RÉFECTION DE LA RUE BANK – FRAIS
DE PERMIS D’EMPIÉTEMENT POUR LA TERRASSE |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council recommend that the City of Ottawa waive
the patio encroachment permit fee for Feleena’s for the duration of Bank Street
reconstruction in 2011.
10. Bulk Consent Agenda
That
Council approve the Bulk Consent Agenda attached as Document 1.
11. Motion
to Adopt Reports
(Councillors M. McRae and J.
Harder)
12. Notices
of Motion (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
13. Motion
to Introduce By-laws Three Readings
(Councillors M. McRae and J. Harder)
a)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law
No. 2003-500 regulating the municipal water supply.
b)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law
No. 2001-17 to appoint certain Inspectors, Property Standards Officers and
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Building Code Services Branch of the
Planning and Growth Management Department.
c)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to impose special
annual drainage rates upon lands in respect of which money is borrowed under
the Tile Drainage Act.
d)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish
certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Tooney
Drive).
e)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law
No. 2004-60 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with
private property parking enforcement.
f)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law
No. 2003-499 respecting fire routes.
g)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish the tax ratios for the taxation year
2011.
h)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2011.
i)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2011 for police
services.
j)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2011 for the City of
Ottawa’s share of the costs of the conservation authorities.
k)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a
special levy for community and recreational services within the service area
known as the Canterbury Community Centre Expansion Area for the year 2011.
l)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a
special levy for fire protection and prevention in the rural service area for the
year 2011.
m)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a
special levy for fire protection and prevention in the urban service area for
the year 2011.
n)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a
special levy for public transportation within the Rural Transit Service Areas
for the year 2011.
o)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a
special levy for public transportation within the service area known as the
Town Transit Area for the year 2011.
p)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a
special levy for public transportation within the service area known as the
Urban Transit Area for the year 2011.
q)
A
by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the calculation of the amount of taxes
for municipal and school purposes payable in respect of property in the
commercial classes, industrial classes or multi-residential property class for
2011.
r)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting
property subclass tax reductions for the year 2011.
s)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a
percentage by which tax decreases are limited for 2011 for properties in the
commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes.
t)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law
No. 2003-500 respecting the sewer service rate.
u)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy a special
charge in respect of the Business Improvement Areas in the City of Ottawa and
to provide for the collection of these special charges for the year 2011.
v)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to impose, levy
and collect a rate for the purposes of The Sparks Street Mall Management Board
with respect to the Sparks Street Mall for the year 2011.
w)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to
change the zoning of lands known municipally as 310 Stonehaven Drive.
x)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to
change the zoning of lands known municipally as 127 Presland Road.
y)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law
2003-446 respecting the regulation of encroachments on City highways.
z)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to
change the zoning of lands known municipally as 407, 439, 441, 443 and 445
Queen Street and 412 Sparks Street.
aa)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate
certain lands at 336 Woodroffe Avenue as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
bb)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate
certain lands on 1648 and 1650 Curly Lane as being exempt from Part Lot
Control.
cc)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate
certain lands on 1837 Stonehenge Crescent as being exempt from Part Lot
Control.
dd)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate
certain lands on 6822 to 6860 Breanna Cardill Street as being exempt from Part
Lot Control.
14. Confirmation
By-law (Councillors M. McRae and J. Harder)
15. Inquiries
16. Adjournment (Councillors M. McRae and J. Harder)
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