OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL 27 JUNE 2012 STUDIO THEATRE, BEN FRANKLIN PLACE 10:00 a.m. AGENDA 37 Prayer National Anthem Councillor R. Chiarelli Announcements/Ceremonial Activities * Recognition – Mayor’s City Builder Award * Presentation – Senior of the Year Award 2012 Roll Call Confirmation of Minutes Confirmation of the Minutes of the regular meeting of 13 June 2012. Declarations of interest including those originally arising from prior meetings Communications Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO): * Policing Issues - Update to Members Responses to Inquiries: * 05-12 – Joint Ottawa-Gatineau Transit Committee Petition * Petition received from residents of 475 Laurier Avenue West, containing 73 signatures, requesting the City of Ottawa adjust the current bike lane and no-stopping zone configuration around 475 Laurier Avenue West to provide reasonable access to the building by vehicle. Regrets No regrets filed to date. Motion to Introduce Reports (Councillors M. Taylor and D. Deans) REPORTS CITY CLERK AND SOLICITOR 1. STATUS UPDATE - COUNCIL INQUIRIES AND MOTIONS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 22 JUNE 2012 REPORT RECOMMENDATION That Council receive this report for information. COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 15 2. 2012 PROVINCIAL BUDGET IMPACTS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS That Council approve that: 1. The City of Ottawa maintain discretionary benefits to social assistance recipients at existing levels for the balance of 2012, and 2. Staff complete a review of the Community and Social Services Department’s social investments and priorities to ensure the 2013 budget aligns to the Council endorsed budget strategies outlined in the Long Range Financial Plan IV document and report back as part of the 2013 budget process. 3. SMOKING OF WATER-PIPES AND NON-TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON MUNICIPAL PROPERTY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council enact the amendments to the Parks and Facilities By-law, attached as Document 1, to prohibit the smoking of water-pipes and non-tobacco products on outdoor municipal property including all City parks, beaches and facilities. ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 16 4. 2011 WASTEWATER ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council receive this report for information. 5. 2004 AND 2008 GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORIES, REDUCTION MEASURES AND APPROACH TO FUTURE TARGETS COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION Delegations: 2 spoke in support of the report. Debate: Committee spent approximately 1 hour on this item. Vote: Carried as amended by a motion to have a Round Table. Councillor Hubley dissented. Position of Ward Councillor: City wide. Position of Advisory Committee: Environmental Advisory Committee is in support of this item. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED That Council approve the city host a stakeholders’ Round Table, including members representing business groups such as the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Environment Committee, Invest Ottawa, as well as community groups and organizations, etc. to engage the community on the matter of GHG reductions by examining the following questions and promoting solutions: 1) What strategies according to cost/benefit analysis result in the greatest reduction of GHG; 2) What solutions offer the fastest payback in terms of GHG reductions; 3) What solutions have the lowest barriers to success; 4) What utilities and companies can provide synergies through energy reduction & efficiency programs; 5) How can efficient appliances and/or building features be promoted to a greater degree (e.g., low flush toilets); and, That the Environment Committee select 2 Councillors to sponsor the Round Table; and that the roundtable be chaired by Councillor Maria McRae, Chair of the Environment Committee; and, That the City of Ottawa maintain or exceed its current level under the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Partners for Climate Protection program. PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 32A 6. ZONING – 99, 101, 105 AND 107 PARKDALE AVENUE COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION Delegations: Eight speakers in opposition, four in favour, two additional written comments submitted (in opposition, with three people adding their names to one of the written statements); one phone call from resident asking that zoning remain unchanged. Debate: Approximately 2 hours spent on this item for delegations, questions & receipt of information from staff and Committee discussion. Vote: CARRIED (unanimously), without amendment. Position of Ward Councillor: Is aware of the application, as noted in report. Position of Advisory Committee(s): Not listed in report. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 99, 101, 105 and 107 Parkdale Avenue from Residential Fifth Density, Subzone B, Maximum building height of 37 metres, R5B H(37), to a new Residential Fifth Density Subzone B, Exception, Schedule YYY Zone with a holding symbol, R5B[xxxx] Syyy-h, as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Documents 2 and 3. 7. ZONING - 2020 DORIMA STREET COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council approve an amendment to the Zoning By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of 2020 Dorima Street from R1HH[714] – Residential First Density Zone, Subzone HH, Exception 714 to R4A[XXXX] – Residential Fourth Density Zone, Subzone A, Exception [XXXX] as shown on Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2. 8. RESULTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT GUIDELINES REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS That Council: 1. Approve the revisions to the Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines, as shown in Document 1; 2. Approve the addition of a new condition of draft approval, as shown in Document 2, to the City’s standard menu of conditions for draft approval of subdivisions; 3. Delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management, to approve any future minor revisions required to provide additional clarity or to ensure that the Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines are kept current and correct with respect to the City’s Official Plan policies, provincial requirements, technical information and best practices for mitigation measures; and 4. Refer the addition of a budget pressure for a second Environmental Planner for consideration in the 2013 budget process. 9. LANSDOWNE SIGNAGE AND WAY-FINDING PLAN COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED That Council: 1. Approve the revised Lansdowne Signage and Way-finding Plan attached as Document 1; as amended by the following: a) That Document 1, Appendix 2 of the above-noted report be replaced with the REVISED Appendix 2 which extends the Stadium Zone to include the area behind Buildings I and K, showing the latest proposed footprint areas for Buildings I and K so that the intent is clear and will allow the new Scoreboard, should it be approved in the west location by the Lansdowne Design Review Panel (LDRP); b) That no further notice be provided pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, and; 2. Direct the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management to determine the requirements to give legislative effect to the Lansdowne Signage and Way-Finding Plan and report back to Planning Committee and Council. PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 33 10. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL POSITION FOR URBAN BOUNDARY – PHASE 2B HEARING – ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED That Council approve: 1. That in respect of Area 2 in the report “Recommended Council Position for Urban Boundary – Phase 2B Hearing – Ontario Municipal Board” it be shown that it has 38.7 gross developable hectares; 2. A revision to Tables 1 and 2 to include in Table 1 parcels 2 & 8A and that the necessary modifications be made to Document 1; 3. The parcels shown in Document 1, as amended by the foregoing, as Schedules R47, R48 and R49 as the City’s submission to the Ontario Municipal Board to form the balance of the urban area expansion; and 4. An amendment to the Urban Tree Conservation By-law, By-law 2009-200, effective 27 June 2012, extending the application of the by-law to the additional parcels shown in Document 1 as amended by the foregoing. 11. URBAN BOUNDARY PHASE 2B WITNESS STATEMENTS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council receive this report for information. TRANSIT COMMISSION REPORT 13 12. EXTENSION OF ECOPASS PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION Delegations: The Commission received one delegation who raised concerns. Debate: The Commission spent approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes discussing this item. Vote: Following a presentation from Metrolinx and subsequent discussion the Commission approved one motion unanimously. Position of Ward Councillor: City wide Position of Advisory Committee: n/a COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION That City Council authorize OC Transpo to extend individual employer ECOPASS agreements for one year and that the ECOPASS fare remains at the 2011- 2012 level, plus a 2.5% general fare increase, which is $84.56 per month for regular ECOPASS and $104.55 per month for express ECOPASS, and that efforts be made to re-enroll those ECOPASS customers who have already cancelled if they request it. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 18A 13. WESTERN LRT CORRIDOR (BAYVIEW TO BASELINE) PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - INTERIM PROGRESS REPORT COMMITTEE MEETING INFORMATION Delegations: Eight (8) delegations spoke to this item; 7 in opposition to the report recommendations and 6 comments/submissions received. Debate: Committee spent about 2 hours 20 minutes in total on this item. Vote: Carried as presented. Position of Ward Councillors: In support (Councillors Hobbs and Taylor.) Position of Advisory Committee(s): N/A. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS That Council: 1. Receive the interim report and renewed work plan for the Western LRT Corridor Environmental Assessment as described in this report, and use this information to inform the Transportation Master Plan; and 2. Direct staff to undertake additional work as described in this report. 14. BUY-OUT OF LEASED LOADERS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the buy-out of five (5) leased loaders and associated implements at a cost of $841,000, to be funded from the Corporate Fleet Reserve. 15. MANOR PARK WATERMAIN, SEWER & ROAD RECONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council approve that the Manor Park Watermain, Sewer and Road Reconstruction on Merriman (Arundel to Sandridge) project proceed without the sidewalk component on Merriman. Revised Bulk Consent Agenda PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 32A A FRONT-ENDING AGREEMENT FOR REGATTA PARK IN HALF MOON BAY, AMPERSAND PARKETTE IN AMPERSAND SOUTH NEPEAN TOWN CENTRE, ENTRY PARK MAHOGANY AND SPRING POND PARK MAHOGANY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS That Council: 1. Approve in accordance with the City Park and Trail Front-End Policy, to authorize the expenditure of $ 909,322, plus applicable taxes, for reimbursement of design and construction costs for Regatta Park, Ampersand Parkette, Entry Park and Spring Pond Park as detailed in this report. 2. Authorize the City to enter into a Front-ending agreement with Mattamy (Half Moon Bay) Limited to enable the design and construction of Regatta Park at Egret Way Block 111 on 4M-1443 and Block 124 on 4M-1451 in the Half Moon Bay Community in accordance with the Council approved Park and Trail Front-ending Policy in Document 1 and the Front-ending Agreement Principles set out in Document 2 to the satisfaction of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Infrastructure and the City Clerk and Solicitor; 3. Authorize the City to enter into a Front-ending agreement with Minto Communities Inc. to enable the design and construction of Ampersand Parkette (Block 124) located in Ampersand Community, South Nepean Town Centre in accordance with the Council approved Park and Trail Frontending Policy in Document 1 and the Front-ending Agreement Principles set out in Document 2 to the satisfaction of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Infrastructure and the City Clerk and Solicitor; 4. Authorize the City to enter into a Front-ending agreement with Minto Communities, Inc. to enable the design and construction of Entry Park (Block 198) located in the Mahogany Manotick Community in accordance with the Council approved Park and Trail Front-ending Policy in Document 1 and the Front-ending Agreement Principles set out in Document 2 to the satisfaction of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Infrastructure and the City Clerk and Solicitor; and 5. Authorize the City to enter into a Front-ending agreement with Minto Communities, Inc. to enable the design and construction of Spring Pond Parkette (Blocks 208 and including Open Space Block 207) located in the Mahogany Manotick Community in accordance with the Council approved Park and Trail Front-ending Policy in Document 1 and the Front-ending Agreement Principles set out in Document 2 to the satisfaction of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Infrastructure and the City Clerk and Solicitor. B ONASSA SPRINGS GATEWAY FEATURE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS That Council: 1. Approve that this gateway feature be exempted from the size limitations for primary neighbourhood features, the funding formula for the maintenance of gateway features, and the restrictions on design elements including mechanical, water, and electrical components as set out in the City of Ottawa’s Gateway Feature Design Guidelines; and 2. Subject to the approval of Recommendation 1, require the applicant to enter into a Maintenance and Liability agreement with the City to assume ongoing maintenance and liability obligations with respect to the portion of the gateway feature that is to be on City lands. C EXEMPTION FROM THE DEMOLITION CONTROL BY-LAW FOR THE BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 99-107 PARKDALE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS That Council approve that 99-107 Parkdale Avenue be exempted from the requirements set out in the Demolition Control By-law in order to enable the demolition of the buildings to its foundation subject to the following conditions: 1. The Owner ensures the property is graded, sodded or seeded, fenced and maintained to the standards set out in the Property Standards By-law pending development; 2. The property is not used or occupied for any other interim use, except for the construction and occupancy of an on-site sales office and accessory parking; and 3. The Owner obtains all the required planning approvals within 2 years of June 12, 2012; the building permit is submitted within three years of June 12, 2012 and construction substantially completed within five years of June 12, 2012. 4. Subject to the approval of Recommendations 1 to 3, and prior to issuance of a demolition permit, that the Owner enter into an agreement with the City, to be registered on title to the lands, to ensure compliance with the above-noted conditions. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 18A D HIGHWAY 416 - OWNERSHIP TRANSFER OF CEDARVIEW AND OTHER SERVICE ROADS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the ownership transfer of sections of Cedarview Road and other service roads that were created by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario during construction of Highway 416, as outlined in this report. E WAIVER OF THE ENCROACHMENT BY-LAW 2003-446 TO ALLOW LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF SHIRLEY’S BROOK DRIVE AND MARCH ROAD COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council approve: 1. That Section 3(2) of the Encroachment By-law No. 2003-446, as amended, and any fee stipulated in Schedule "A" of the by-law, be waived to allow the Briarbrook and Morgan’s Grant Community Association to make landscape enhancements including a rock garden, commemorative plaque and community gateway sign, to the grassed portion of the road allowance at the intersection of Shirley’s Brook Drive and March Road; and 2. That the landscaping be completed in accordance with the conditions of Appendix D for Additional Work Agreed upon by the City and the Participant under the Adopt-A-Roadway Program. Motion to Adopt Reports (Councillors M. Taylor and D. Deans) Motions of Which Notice has been Given Previously MOTION Moved by Mayor J. Watson Seconded by Councillor M. McRae WHEREAS it is the role of Legal Services and the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer to ensure that the City of Ottawa is protected when entering into contractual, purchasing and funding agreements; and WHEREAS it is both a standard and best practice for Legal Services and, where appropriate, the Chief Procurement Officer, to review and approve for execution all legally binding contractual, funding and other such agreements on behalf of the City; and WHEREAS the former General Manager of Transit Services was given the authority to approve and execute an agreement with Metrolinx for the PRESTO Smartcard and that agreement was executed without the standard “Approval for Execution” by Legal Services; and WHEREAS this resulted in some clauses to better protect the City being omitted from this agreement; and WHEREAS City Council wants to ensure that this oversight does not occur in future; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Delegation of Authority By-law, and any other relevant by-laws, be amended such that all contracts and similar agreements must be reviewed and initialed as “Approved for Execution” by Legal Services and, where appropriate, the Chief Procurement Officer, prior to final execution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, where there is a disagreement between Legal Services and an operating department with respect to a contract that is awaiting approval for execution, the matter will be brought forward to the appropriate Standing Committee and Council for resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk and Solicitor work with the Chief Procurement Officer to develop a process that meets the City’s privacy obligations under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act whereby executed contracts are routinely reported to Council and available to the public. MOTION Moved by Councillor A. Hubley Seconded by Councillor T. Tierney WHEREAS the residents of Kanata South, particularly Bridlewood, have experienced numerous prolonged power outages over the last several years; and WHEREAS the residents of Beacon Hill and Rothwell Heights, have experienced numerous prolonged power outages over the last four years; and WHEREAS officials at Hydro Ottawa have advised that their provincial regulator does not permit rebates to customers for power outages; and WHEREAS the delivery of hydro services is a monopoly that does not allow clients to switch to another hydro provider when they receive unstable service; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council request that the provincial hydro regulator and/or the Province make the necessary regulatory and/or legislative changes that would permit all Hydro utilities, including Hydro Ottawa, to provide a rebate to customers who have experienced a power interruption for more than 90 minutes and/or when they experience three or more failures in a month of 30 minutes or more. Notices of Motion (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting) Motion to Introduce By-laws Three Readings (Councillors M. Taylor and D. Deans) a) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Dr. Neelin Drive). b) 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 99, 101, 105 and 107 Parkdale Avenue. c) 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 2020 Dorima Street. d) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Piazza Circle, Highpointe Crescent, Southham Way). e) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to change the name of Cote de Neiges Road, a municipal highway in the City of Ottawa, to chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges Road. f) 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. g) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-276 to prohibit the smoking of non-tobacco products in city parks and around facilities. h) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2009-200 respecting urban tree conservation. i) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-4 respecting the conversion of buildings to contain three or more dwelling units within Sandy Hill. j) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 100 to 161 Waterfern Way and 200 to 238 Terrapin Terrace as being exempt from Part Lot Control. k) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316, 318, 320, 322, 324, 326, 328, 330 to 350, 352 and 354 Grammond Circle as being exempt from Part Lot Control. l) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 700, 701, 708, 709, 712, 717, 720, 721, 724, 725, 734, 765, 766, 769, 773, 774, 778, 781, 785, 795 Hazelnut Crescent; 900, 906, 910, 918, 925, 929, 933, 943 Verbena Crescent; 601, 611, 615, 619, 631, 637, 641, 653, 659, 663 Willowmere Way as being exempt from Part Lot Control. m) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law Number 2792 of the old Corporation of the City of Vanier to change the name of the Vanier Business improvement Area. n) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law number 2792 of the old Corporation of the City of Vanier to expand the Quartier Vanier Merchants Association (BIA). o) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-253 respecting shouting and other noises. p) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting fire routes. q) A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 124, 126, 128, 130, 132, 134, 136, 138, 140, 142, 144, 146, 148, 150, 152, 154, 156 and 158 Maravista Drive as being exempt from Part Lot Control. Confirmation By-law (Councillors M. Taylor and D. Deans) Inquiries Adjournment (Councillors M. Taylor and D. Deans) Simultaneous interpretation of these proceedings is available. Please speak to the attendant at reception. 2 OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 37 27 JUNE 2012