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PROPOSITION DE NOM COMMÉMORATIF - ARCHIVES ET CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION DU MATÉRIEL DE LA BIBLIOTHÈQUE JAMES-BARTLEMAN
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That Council approve the proposal to name the new Central Archives/Ottawa Public Library Materials Centre as the “James Bartleman Archives and Library Materials Centre.”
RECOMMANDATION DU COMITÉ
Que le Conseil municipal approuve la proposition que le nouvel immeuble des Archives centrales et du Centre de distribution matériel de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa soit nommé « Archives et centre de distribution du matériel de la bibliothèque James-Bartleman. »
1. City Clerk and Solicitor report dated 21 November 2011 (ACS2011-CMR-CCB-0093).
2. Extract of Finance and Economic Development Committee Minutes of 6 December 2011.
Finance and Economic Development Committee
Comité des finances et du développement économique
and Council / et au Conseil
21 November 2011 / le 21 novembre 2011
Submitted by/Soumis par : M. Rick O'Connor, CMO
Contact Person/Personne ressource : Leslie Donnelly, CMO,
Deputy City Clerk / Greffière adjointe
City Clerk and Solicitor/Greffier et Chef du contentieux
(613) 580-2424 x x28857, leslie.donnelly@ottawa.ca
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That the Finance and Economic Development Committee recommend Council approve the proposal to name the new Central Archives/Ottawa Public Library Materials Centre as the “James Bartleman Archives and Library Materials Centre.”
Que le Comité des finances et du développement économique recommande au Conseil municipal d’approuver la proposition que le nouvel immeuble des Archives centrales et du Centre de distribution matériel de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa soit nommé « Archives et centre de distribution du matériel de la bibliothèque James-Bartleman. »
Policy Background
The Commemorative Naming Policy, approved by City Council on July 24, 2002, outlines the criteria and process for commemoratively naming municipal streets, parks and facilities (or parts thereof). With respect to criteria, a commemorative name honours individuals who are (or have been) citizens of the City of Ottawa or have made a specific contribution to the City of Ottawa and:
Any member of the public or City Council may submit a name to the City for consideration. The process is initiated through submission of a Commemorative Naming application and support material.
As part of the process, the Commemorative Naming Committee (“CNC”) consisting of applicable City staff, the Mayor and affected Members of Council provides an initial approval based on the policy’s criteria and the information provided by the nominator. Staff is then directed to ensure there is community support for the choice by initiating a 60-day consultation phase. Following the consultation process, the Commemorative Naming Committee reviews the public feedback and makes a final recommendation on the nomination, which is subsequently considered by the appropriate Standing Committee and City Council.
Public Call for Submissions
On June 1, 2011, the City of Ottawa announced a 30-day opportunity for residents to submit proposals to name the new Central Archives Ottawa Public Library Materials Centre. This new facility is located at 100 Tallwood Drive (at Woodroffe Avenue) and is designed to protect the City’s important historical records. The Ottawa Public Library also uses the facility for managing new library materials and processing the material in circulation between all of the City’s 33 branches.
During the initial 30-day public consultation, several residents contacted the City Clerk’s Office to submit an idea to commemoratively name the new Central Archives Ottawa Public Library Materials Centre. Residents were then asked to complete the Commemorative Naming Application form, which outlines the aforementioned criteria for commemoration and is used to collect biographical information about the nominee. The deadline for submitting ideas was June 30, 2011.
In the following weeks, staff worked with residents to complete the necessary application form. This “administrative period” was only granted to residents who had contacted the Clerk’s Office prior to June 30, 2011. This allowed residents enough time to collect the necessary biographical information and mitigated the disruptions caused by the postal labour dispute.
During the 30-day period, 43 names were suggested as ideas by various respondents. Among those, 19 submitted the formal application required under the City’s Commemorative Naming Policy.
James Bartleman Nomination
The 19 formal applications received by the City Clerk’s Office were reviewed by the Commemorative Naming Committee at its September 2, 2011 meeting. At that time, the Commemorative Naming Committee voted unanimously in favour of a motion to recommend that the facility be named the “James Bartleman Archives and Library Materials Centre” in recognition of former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario James Bartleman.
In keeping with the principles of the Commemorative Naming Policy, the City of Ottawa implemented a 60-day public consultation process to allow residents with the opportunity to feedback on the recommended name. This consultation process began on September 2, 2011 and concluded on November 1, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. The consultation process was announced on Ottawa.ca and through a Public Service Announcement, and was widely publicized in all forms of local media. Residents were encouraged to submit their comments either by telephone, email or traditional mail.
Public Consultation Outcomes
The intended purpose of the public consultation was to gather public feedback on the Commemorative Naming Committee’s selection, Mr. James Bartleman. As is normal practice, the Commemorative Naming Committee reconvened on November 4, 2011 to review the responses received during the public consultation period. The submissions of particular interest to the Committee are those that dealt specifically with this naming.
By end of day on November 1, 2011, the City Clerk’s Office had received 86 responses to the request for public feedback, 47 of which focused on the intended purpose of the consultation, at least to some extent.
A majority (32) of the 47 responsive communications indicated admiration for Mr. Bartleman and support for the Committee recommendation. These respondents expressed appreciation for Mr. Bartleman’s accomplishments, many of which are outlined in Document 1. Most noted Mr. Bartleman’s time as the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, and as an accomplished author who promotes literacy among First Nations children, who fights against racism and discrimination, and who works to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Among the supporters were the Algonquins of Ontario, the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Shawn A-in-Chut Atleo, former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Ovide Mercredi, and the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, former Prime Minister of Canada.
Those respondents who questioned Mr. Bartleman’s candidacy did not question his service to Ontario and Canada. Most expressed admiration for Mr. Bartleman but suggested that Mr. Bartleman did not have a connection to Ottawa. The Clerk’s office believes that this perception could be the result of staff’s error in not giving Mr. Bartleman’s 35-year residency in Ottawa enough prominence in the consultation materials.
Some respondents suggested that they supported another name because they preferred a historical name. However, many of these responses also clearly indicate that Mr. Bartleman’s trailblazing record of public service is historic in its own right.
Of those who responded who questioned Mr. Bartleman’s nomination, most proposed that the facility be named after another individual, typically one of the names that were put forward previously. In some cases, respondents expressed close emotional ties to their preferred nomination, consistent with what had been expressed when these names were originally brought forward (and by a number of the same people). It appears that many of these individuals may have misunderstood the purpose of the 60-day consultation period, which is to seek comments on the proposed name and is not an opportunity to submit or re-submit alternatives.
After reviewing the responses to the public consultation, the Commemorative Naming Committee voted unanimously to recommend that Finance and Economic Development Committee recommend that Council approve the proposal to commemorate James Bartleman.
Following the Committee’s decision, Councillor Harder, as Chair of the Ottawa Public Library Board, noted that former City Librarian Claude Aubry (deceased) was also worthy of commemoration and that she would work with the Ottawa Public Library to propose a commemoration that would recognize his legacy.
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As described above, the development of this report involved two well-publicized public consultation periods. The first consultation period was a 30-day call for submissions, in which the public could formally submit names for consideration. The deadline for submitting proposals was June 30, 2011.
Following the 30 day call for submissions, the Commemorative Naming Committee met to review the received proposals. At this meeting, the Commemorative Naming Committee voted unanimously in favour of a motion to recommend that the facility be named the “James Bartleman Archives and Library Materials Centre.”
In keeping with the principles of the Commemorative Naming Policy, the City of Ottawa implemented a 60-day public consultation process to allow residents with the opportunity to feedback on the recommended name. This consultation process began on September 2, 2011 and concluded on November 1, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. The consultation process was announced on Ottawa.ca and through a Public Service Announcement, and was, again, widely publicized in all forms of local media. Residents were encouraged to submit their comments either by telephone, email or traditional mail.
Councillor Chiarelli supports this proposal. Councillor Harder (Chair of the Ottawa Public Library Board) and Councillor Taylor (Chair of the Community Protective Services Committee) have also expressed their support for commemorating James Bartleman.
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Clerk and Solicitor Department
Financial expenditures associated with this Commemorative Naming proposal for advertisements and the costs of purchasing a plaque and/or hosting a naming ceremony are provided through the City Clerk’s operating budget.
There are available funds in the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department's capital budget for signage.
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Document 1 – Public Service Announcement – September 2, 2011 (English and French)
Following Council approval of the James Bartleman Archives and Library Materials Centre naming proposal, staff will work with the Mayor, Chair of Community and Protective Services, Chair of the Ottawa Public Library Board, and Ward Councillor to coordinate a ceremonial event to unveil a plaque.
DOCUMENT 1
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Date: Friday 2 September 2011 |
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PSA: Commemorative naming proposal in tribute of James K. Bartleman |
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Ottawa – The City of Ottawa’s Commemorative Naming Committee is recommending the new Central Archives/Ottawa Public Library Materials Centre be named the James Bartleman Archives and Library Materials Centre. A long-time resident of Ottawa, James Bartleman is a Canadian diplomat, author and the 27th Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario. Sworn in as Lieutenant-Governor on March 7, 2002, Bartleman spearheaded campaigns to promote literacy among First Nations children, fight racism and discrimination, and reduce the stigma of mental illness. A member of the Chippewas of Mnjikaning First Nation, Bartleman launched the Lieutenant-Governor's Book Program in 2004, with the aim of providing literature to libraries in First Nations communities. Since its inception, the program has collected over 1.2 million books, donated by institutions and residents from across the province. In 2005, to further promote literacy and a greater sense of community, Bartleman initiated a program to pair together Native and non-Native schools in Ontario and Nunavut, and set-up summer camps for literacy development in five northern First Nations communities In a diplomatic career that spanned more than 35 years, Bartleman has served Canadians in all corners of the world as an Ambassador to Cuba, Israel, and the European Union, in addition to being named High Commissioner to Cyprus and South Africa. Bartleman is the highest-ranking Aboriginal official in Canadian Foreign Service history. On June 1, 2011, the City of Ottawa announced a 30-day opportunity for residents to submit proposals to name the new Central Archives/Ottawa Public Library Materials Centre. Nineteen formal applications were received by the City Clerk’s Office and were reviewed by the Commemorative Naming Committee. In keeping with the principles of the Commemorative Naming Policy, the City of Ottawa will give residents 60 days to provide their feedback on the recommended name. After the public consultation period concludes, staff will submit a report to the Finance and Economic Development Committee and Council. Feedback on the proposed names must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. To read biographical information and to provide feedback, residents are asked to visit Ottawa.ca/NamingOttawa, email namingottawa@ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). - 30 - |
Date: vendredi 2 septembre 2011 |
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Message d'intérêt public : Proposition de nom commémoratif en l’honneur de James K. Bartleman |
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Ottawa – Le Comité sur les dénominations commémoratives de la Ville d’Ottawa recommande que le nouvel immeuble des Archives centrales et du Centre de distribution du matériel de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa soit nommé « Archives et centre de distribution du matériel de la bibliothèque James-Bartleman. » Résident de longue date d’Ottawa, M. Bartleman a été diplomate canadien, auteur et lieutenant-gouverneur de l’Ontario. Assermenté 27e lieutenant-gouverneur le 7 mars 2002, M. Bartleman était à la tête de campagnes de promotion de la littératie chez les enfants des Premières nations, menait un combat contre le racisme et la discrimination et cherchait à réduire la condamnation sociale à l’endroit de la maladie mentale. Membre de la Première nation des Chippewas de Mnjikaning, M. Bartleman a mis sur pied le Programme de collecte de livres du lieutenant-gouverneur en 2004, dont l’objectif est de garnir les étagères des bibliothèques des collectivités des Premières nations. Depuis son lancement, le programme a permis d’amasser plus de 1,2 million de livres, offerts gracieusement par des organismes et des résidents de partout dans la province. En 2005, pour promouvoir davantage la littératie et un plus grand sens d’appartenance à la collectivité, M.Bartleman a lancé un programme visant à jumeler des écoles autochtones et nonautochtones en Ontario et au Nunavut, et à mettre sur pied des camps d’été de développement de la littératie dans cinq collectivités des Premières nations du nord. Au cours de sa carrière diplomatique, qui s’est échelonnée sur plus de 35 ans, James K. Bartleman a travaillé au service de la population canadienne aux quatre coins de la planète en tant qu’ambassadeur à Cuba, en Israël et dans l’Union européenne. Il a également été nommé haut-commissaire à Chypre et en Afrique du Sud. M. Bartleman est le plus haut dignitaire autochtone dans l’histoire du Service extérieur canadien. Le 1er juin 2011, la Ville d’Ottawa a annoncé que les résidents avaient 30 jours pour proposer un nom pour l’édifice des Archives centrales et du Centre de distribution du matériel de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa. Au total, ce sont 19 demandes officielles qui ont été reçues par le Bureau du greffier municipal et sur lesquelles se sont penchés les membres du Comité sur les dénominations commémoratives. Conformément aux principes énoncés dans la Politique sur les noms commémoratifs, la Ville d’Ottawa donne 60 jours aux résidents pour transmettre leurs commentaires concernant le nom qui est recommandé. Une fois la période de consultation publique terminée, les membres du personnel présenteront un rapport au Comité des finances et du développement économique et au Conseil. Les commentaires concernant les propositions de noms doivent être reçus avant le mardi 1 novembre 2011, à 16 h 30. Les résidents qui veulent consulter les renseignements biographiques détaillés ou transmettre leurs commentaires sont invités à visiter le ottawa.ca/nommezottawa, à écrire à nommezottawa@ottawa.ca ou à composer le 3-1-1 (ATS: 613-580-2401). - 30 - |
COMMEMORATIVE NAMING PROPOSAL - JAMES BARTLEMAN ARCHIVES AND LIBRARY MATERIALS CENTRE
PROPOSITION DE NOM COMMÉMORATIF - ARCHIVES ET CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION DU MATÉRIEL DE LA BIBLIOTHÈQUE JAMES-
BARTLEMAN
ACS2011-CMR-CCB-0093 COLLEGE/COLLÈGE (8)
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That the Finance and Economic Development Committee recommend Council approve the proposal to name the new Central Archives/Ottawa Public Library Materials Centre as the “James Bartleman Archives and Library Materials Centre.”
Committee heard from the following public delegations:
· Louis Patry;
· John J.Heney; and
· John Reid.
Any written submissions provided by the delegations are held on file with the City Clerk.
Staff responded to questions from Committee members with respect to the Policy and process.
The report recommendation was then put to Committee and CARRIED as presented.