OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL 27 JUNE 2012 CENTREPOINTE STUDIO THEATRE, BEN FRANKLIN PLACE 10:00 a.m. MINUTES 37 The Council of the City of Ottawa met at the Centrepointe Studio Theatre, Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, on 27 June 2012 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Mayor, Jim Watson, presided and led Council in prayer. The National Anthem was performed by Colleen Thrasher. Announcements/Ceremonial Activities RECOGNITION – MAYOR’S CITY BUILDER AWARD Mayor Jim Watson and Councillors Katherine Hobbs and Stephen Blais presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to David Truemner for his outstanding volunteerism and Community Service. PRESENTATION – 2012 SENIOR OF THE YEAR AWARD Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Steve Desroches, on behalf of The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, presented the 2012 Senior of the Year Award to Gavin Leishman for his outstanding contributions in the enrichment of the social, cultural and civic life of his community. Roll Call ALL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT. Confirmation of Minutes The Minutes of the regular meeting of 13 June 2012 were confirmed. Declarations of interest including those originally arising from prior meetings See specific Agenda Items for declarations: Planning Committee Report 33, Item 1, Recommended Council Position for Urban Boundary – Phase 2B Hearing – Ontario Municipal Board; Planning Committee Report 33, Item 2, Urban Boundary Phase 2B Witness Statements (Items 10 and 11 of the Ottawa City Council Agenda.) Communications The following communications were received: 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 were filed. Motion to Introduce Reports MOTION NO. 37/1 Moved by Councillor M. Taylor Seconded by Councillor D. Deans That the report from the City Clerk and Solicitor, entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the Period Ending 22 June 2012”; Community and Protective Services Committee Report 15; Environment Committee Report 16; Planning Committee Report 32A; Transit Commission Report 13; and Transportation Committee Report 18A, be received and considered; And that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider Planning Committee Report 33, because of the urgency of the items contained in the report (specific reason set out below.) And that the petition from residents of Laurier Avenue West listed under Communications be received. (Waiver of the Rules is being requested for Items 1 and 2 of Planning Committee Report 33 as the OMB hearing begins July 3rd and it is essential that Council has a position prior to the hearing.) CARRIED 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. RECEIVED 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. CARRIED 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. MOTION NO. 37/2 Moved by Councillor M. Taylor Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry WHEREAS on June 21st, Community and Protective Services considered and approved a report entitled “Smoking of Water Pipes and Non-Tobacco Products on Municipal Property”; AND WHEREAS this report recommended amendments to the definition of “Smoke” or “smoking” to include any lighted smoking equipment and non-tobacco products; AND WHEREAS a submission by a public delegation at the Committee meeting indicated that the product in smoking equipment such as a water pipe is technically not lit but is “heated”; AND WHEREAS a reference to heated in the definition of smoking would ensure that the intent of prohibiting all types of smoking is maintained; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the definition of “smoke or smoking” in the amending by-law attached as Document 1 to the report be amended to include the words “or heated” as follows: “smoke” or “smoking” includes the carrying of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other lighted or heated smoking equipment used to smoke any tobacco or non-tobacco substance. CARRIED Item of 2 of Community and Protective Services Committee Report 15 (Item 3 of the Ottawa City Council Agenda), as amended by Motion No. 37/2 and set out in full below, was then put to Council: 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, as amended by the following: That the definition of “smoke or smoking” in the amending by-law attached as Document 1 to the report be amended to include the words “or heated” as follows: “smoke” or “smoking” includes the carrying of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other lighted or heated smoking equipment used to smoke any tobacco or non-tobacco substance. CARRIED ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 16 4. 2011 WASTEWATER ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council receive this report for information. RECEIVED 5. 2004 AND 2008 GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORIES, REDUCTION MEASURES AND APPROACH TO FUTURE TARGETS 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. CARRIED PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 32A 6. ZONING – 99, 101, 105 AND 107 PARKDALE AVENUE 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. CARRIED 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. CARRIED 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. CARRIED 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. CARRIED 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. DECLARATION OF INTEREST Councillor Mathieu Fleury, declared a potential, deemed pecuniary interest on Planning Committee Report 33, Item 1 (Item 10 of the Ottawa City Council Agenda), Recommended Council Position For Urban Boundary – Phase 2b Hearing – Ontario Municipal Board, as his father is employed by Claridge Homes and Claridge Homes has involvement in the above Item. Councillor M. Fleury did not take part in the discussion or vote on this Item. MOTION NO. 37/3 Moved by Councillor R. Bloess Seconded by Councillor R. Chiarelli Be It Resolved that Planning Committee Report 33, Item 10, Recommendation 3 be amended by the addition of the following: As modified by Areas 2 and 9B being shown as Urban Expansion Study Area and Area 8A being Developing Community (Expansion Area). CARRIED with Councillor P. Hume dissenting. Item of 1 of Planning Committee Report 33 (Item 10 of the Ottawa City Council Agenda), as amended by Motion No. 37/3 and set out in full below, was then put to Council: 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 as modified by Areas 2 and 9B being shown as Urban Expansion Study Area and Area 8A being Developing Community (Expansion Area); 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. CARRIED with Councillor P. Hume dissenting. 11. URBAN BOUNDARY PHASE 2B WITNESS STATEMENTS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That Council receive this report for information. DECLARATION OF INTEREST Councillor Mathieu Fleury, declared a potential, deemed pecuniary interest on Planning Committee Report 33, Item 2 (Item 11 of the Ottawa City Council Agenda), Urban Boundary Phase 2b Witness Statements, as his father is employed by Claridge Homes and Claridge Homes has involvement in the above Item. Councillor M. Fleury did not take part in the discussion or vote on this Item. Item 2 of Planning Committee Report 33 (item 11 on the Council Agenda) was then put to Council and RECEIVED. TRANSIT COMMISSION REPORT 13 12. EXTENSION OF ECOPASS PROGRAM 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. CARRIED TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 18A 13. WESTERN LRT CORRIDOR (BAYVIEW TO BASELINE) PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - INTERIM PROGRESS REPORT 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. MOTION NO. 37/4 Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson Seconded by Councillor B. Monette WHEREAS the interim progress report for the Western LRT Corridor Planning and Environmental Assessment is before Council for consideration; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is embarking on the renewal of its Official Plan, Transportation Master Plan and Infrastructure Master Plan; and WHEREAS the Transportation Master Plan will carry out a full review of our rapid transit infrastructure and prioritize future transit projects in the context of supporting sustainable growth, ridership demand and affordability; and WHEREAS the National Capital Commission has a number of its own interrelated long-term planning and policy initiatives, including Horizon 2067: the 50-year Plan for Canada’s Capital and the Capital Urban Lands Master Plan; and WHEREAS both Horizon 2067 and the Capital Urban Lands Master Plan are anticipated to be complete in early 2013; and WHEREAS both the City and the NCC acknowledge the need and benefit of working together to integrate and align their long-term planning policies where they involve areas of shared interest and jurisdiction; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the process and schedule for the completion of the Western LRT Corridor Planning and Environmental Assessment be amended so that the outcomes and objectives indentified in the interim results from the Horizon 2067 Plan and the Capital Urban Lands Master Plan as well as the interim results from the City’s Official Plan and Transportation Master Plan updates inform the final evaluation of all fifteen potential routes for the primary corridor; and THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final Western LRT Corridor Planning and Environmental Assessment be brought forward by staff in mid- 2013. CARRIED Item of 1 of Transportation Committee Report 18A (Item 13 on the Ottawa City Council Agenda), as amended by Motion No. 37/4 and set out in full below, was then put to Council: 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; and, 3. That the process and schedule for the completion of the Western LRT Corridor Planning and Environmental Assessment be amended so that the outcomes and objectives indentified in the interim results from the Horizon 2067 Plan and the Capital Urban Lands Master Plan as well as the interim results from the City’s Official Plan and Transportation Master Plan updates inform the final evaluation of all fifteen potential routes for the primary corridor; and 4. That the final Western LRT Corridor Planning and Environmental Assessment be brought forward by staff in mid-2013. CARRIED Directions to Staff That Staff be directed to: 1. To fully cost the option of a tunnel, via cut and cover or another method, for the Richmond/Byron corridor. 2. To study for and cost another station in McKellar Park between Dominion/Golden/Byron and Cleary. 3. To organize a community forum with the Councillor’s Office for the affected area. 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. CARRIED 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. CARRIED 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. CARRIED 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. CARRIED 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. CARRIED 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. CARRIED 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. CARRIED Motion to Adopt Reports MOTION NO. 37/5 Moved by Councillor M. Taylor Seconded by Councillor D. Deans That the report from the City Clerk and Solicitor, entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the Period Ending 22 June 2012”; Community and Protective Services Committee Report 15; Environment Committee Report 16; Planning Committee Reports 32A and 33; Transit Commission Report 13; and Transportation Committee Report 18A, be received and adopted as amended. CARRIED Motions of Which Notice has been Given Previously MOTION NO. 37/6 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 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. CARRIED MOTION NO. 37/7 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. MOTION NO. 37/8 Moved by Councillor A. Hubley Seconded by Councillor T. Tierney That Motion No. 37/7 be referred to the Board of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. REFERRAL CARRIED Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure MOTION NO. 37/9 Moved by Councillor P. Clark Seconded by Mayor J. Watson That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider the following motion, due to the June 30, 2012 deadline for the Ontario Heritage Trust’s Heritage Community Recognition Program. WHEREAS the Ontario Heritage Trust’s Heritage Community Recognition Program aims to recognize volunteer achievements in preserving, protecting, and promoting local heritage and has awarded 3,160 volunteers for their efforts since 1996; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has submitted nominations since 2002; and WHEREAS the Ontario Heritage Trust requires that nominations be endorsed and approved by a motion of Council; and WHEREAS Ms. Gail McEachern—a member and past-chair of New Edinburgh's Heritage and Development Committee and past-president of the New Edinburgh Community Alliance— is an unwavering heritage champion who helped in the securing of the New Edinburgh Heritage Conservation District designation and remains an active member of the community’s heritage evaluation team; and WHEREAS the New Edinburgh Community Alliance has expressed their strong support for the nomination of Ms. Gail McEachern for this award, noting the following:  “Vision, leadership, commitment, tenacity – these are essential attributes in order to be effective in helping preserve Canada’s built heritage.  Gail has demonstrated all of these during her many years of volunteering in New Edinburgh.  Her contributions have included: Past-President of New Edinburgh Community Alliance; Past-Chair (for about 10 years, and still an ongoing member) of New Edinburgh's Heritage & Development Committee; Effective advocate of securing heritage designation status for New Edinburgh (NE Heritage Conservation District formally adopted in 2001); Active member of the community's heritage evaluation team, a key partner with the City during the HCD heritage designation process; Still making presentations at hearings, symposia, and other meetings; [and] "Walking the walk" - undertook a sensitive renovation and addition at her own residence in the HCD that earned a citation from NECA;   THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve and submit the nomination of Ms. McEachern to the Province for consideration for the Heritage Community Recognition Program. CARRIED MOTION NO. 37/10 Moved by Councillor D. Thompson Seconded by Mayor J. Watson That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider the following motion, so as to make the following requests before Parks Canada and the Federal Governement make changes to the operation of the Rideau Canal. WHEREAS Parks Canada and The Federal Government recently made announcements about the Rideau Canal and its intent to "align the length of its season, hours of operation and personal service at locks on canals to focus investments on the periods of highest requirements." WHEREAS the Rideau Canal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and should be maintained and represented in accordance with those standards and expectations. WHEREAS the Rideau Canal is an important cultural, recreational and economic asset within the City of Ottawa. WHEREAS reducing the hours or service to the Rideau Canal will have a negative impact on local tourism and recreation use. WHEREAS the representatives of the 13 local municipalities around the Rideau Canal have met and are united on their mutual concern of the potential impacts. WHEREAS local tourism businesses have already begun to take reservations into the fall season with the expectation that the Rideau Canal will be operational as usual. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa asks Parks Canada and The Federal Government to maintain the current levels of service and operation to the Rideau Canal through the fall season. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa asks Parks Canada and The Federal Government to consult and work with the City of Ottawa on any potential changes to service and operation of the Rideau Canal and its locks beyond this 2012 season. - and further- THAT this be forwarded to Don Marrin, Eastern Ontario/Rideau Canal Field Unit Superintendent, Parks Canada, Parks Canada CEO Alan Latourelle and surrounding Members of Parliament and Mayor Doug Struthers, Mayor of Merrickville-Wolford and the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister Responsible for Parks Canada. CARRIED Notices of Motion (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting) MOTION Moved by Councillor S. Desroches Seconded by Mayor J. Watson Whereas the City’s goal is to obtain best value when purchasing goods, services and construction; Whereas the City’s procurement processes are open, transparent and fair to all suppliers; Whereas it is in the City’s best interest to identify new suppliers, products and services; Whereas the City has partnered with the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada to deliver information sessions to help Ottawa companies understand how each level of government does its purchasing, and to identify new sources of supply, products and services; Be it resolved that the Manager Economic Development and the Chief Procurement Officer be directed to work together to coordinate with local academic institutions, school boards, and health and social service providers (MASH sector) to provide a similar information session to help Ottawa companies understand how each entity of the local MASH sector does its purchasing and to identify new sources of supply, products and services. MOTION Moved by Councillor T. Tierney Seconded by Councillor M. Wilkinson WHEREAS, The Building Canada Plan and a number of important federal-provincial transfer agreements vital to Canada’s cities and communities, will expire in March 2014; WHEREAS, Federal investments over the last few years have helped to slow the decline of our cities and communities, and the Government of Canada has committed to develop a new long-term plan for municipal infrastructure funding in consultation with municipal and provincial/territorial governments; WHEREAS, a seamless transition from the Building Canada Plan to a new long term plan is necessary to ensure that municipalities can continue planning their capital spending effectively; WHEREAS, The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has launched a campaign to ensure the new plan reflects municipal priorities across the country and asks its member municipalities to pass a Council resolution supporting the campaign; AND WHEREAS, our community has continuing infrastructure needs, such as light rail construction and waste water storage chambers that can only be met with through the kind of long-term planning and investment made possible by a national plan; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa Council endorses the FCM campaign and urges the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to work with FCM to ensure the new long-term infrastructure plan meets the core infrastructure needs of cities and communities; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa Council urge the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to ensure that the new long-term plan is fully in place when existing programs expire in 2014; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Federal Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, to the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to Ottawa area MP’s, to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and to the Association of Municipalities in Ontario. Motion to Introduce By-laws Three Readings MOTION NO. 37/11 Moved by Councillor M. Taylor Seconded by Councillor D. Deans That the following by-laws be enacted and passed: 2012-222 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). 2012-223 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. 2012-224 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. 2012-225 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). 2012-226 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. 2012-227 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. 2012-228 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. 2012-229 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2009-200 respecting urban tree conservation. 2012-230 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. 2012-231 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. 2012-232 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. 2012-233 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. 2012-234 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. 2012-235 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). 2012-236 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-253 respecting shouting and other noises. 2012-237 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting fire routes. 2012-238 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. CARRIED Confirmation By-law MOTION NO. 37/12 Moved by Councillor M. Taylor Seconded by Councillor D. Deans THAT By-law 2012-239 to confirm the proceedings of Council be enacted and passed. CARRIED Inquiries From Councillor M. Taylor concerning the identification of markings on handicapped parking permits to prevent fraudulent usage. Adjournment Council adjourned the meeting at 12:05 p.m. CLERK MAYOR 2 OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 37 27 JUNE 2012