Moved by Councillor R. Chiarelli Seconded by Councillor B. Monette
Moved by Councillor R. Chiarelli Seconded by Councillor B. Monette
MOTION
That Council receive the staff assessment of the two unsolicited proposals as
summarized in this report.
RECEIVED
MOTION (REVISED A)
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has received an unsolicited proposal from The
Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG), called ‘Lansdowne Live’,
designed to revitalize Lansdowne Park and return a Canadian Football League
team to Ottawa; and
WHEREAS the public has said that they would like Lansdowne Park to have more
green space, pedestrian linkages to the Rideau Canal, enhanced Trade and
Consumer Show space, and public spaces designed to support community initiatives
like the Ottawa Farmers Market and festivals; and
WHEREAS revitalizing the Civic Centre and Frank Clair stadium are an important
part of the ‘Lansdowne Live’ proposal, and an engineering study has identified that
the structures at Lansdowne Park will require millions of dollars to maintain and
restore; and
WHEREAS City Council has already approved a series of guidelines for the
transformation of Lansdowne Park.
WHEREAS any development of Lansdowne Park must respect the scale and
character of the neighbourhood and the public nature of the site;
b. That the plan respect the scale and character of the neighbourhood and the
public nature of the site, and that:
i. There be no housing component;
ii. There be no large format commercial;
iii. Commercial uses be limited to uses that support the main uses on
the site, and/or that are compatible with the neighbouring business
districts;
iv. Public transit options be considered; and
v. That the City approve the design and form of any buildings
constructed on the site;
vi. Both members of the partnership must agree on the acceptance of
each tenant; and
The Chiarelli/Harder motion as amended by the Deans/El-Chantiry motion was then put
to Council and CARRIED on a division of 14 YEAS to 9 NAYS as follows:
MOTION
That the following (Deans / El-Chantiry) Motion set out in the Council Agenda as B,
be tabled.
B. WHEREAS City Council has already approved a series of guidelines for the
transformation of Lansdowne Park, including the following:
That a substantial portion of the existing hard surface area must be reserved as,
and designed as, public open spaces that are green and sustainable, suitable for
recreational use and complementary to Lansdowne Park’s overall function;
That the Aberdeen Pavilion remain in its current location and plans must
preserve and enhance sight lines to this building from the surrounding streets
and from the Rideau Canal, and the façade of the Horticulture Building be
retained;
That public pedestrian and bicycle access to the Rideau Canal, to the
recreational pathways and gardens that abut Lansdowne Park and links to
adjacent parks be improved;
That Frank Clair Stadium and the Civic Centre be enhanced;
That plans recognize Bank Street’s designation as a Traditional Mainstreet in
the Official Plan;
That the opportunities for use of the site by community stakeholders, such as
local sports groups, should be enhanced;
That the plan should provide for the continuation of the seasonal Ottawa
Farmers’ Market in an exterior public space;
That the plan should also explore opportunities for outdoor performance and
festival areas;
That any proposed buildings should achieve a minimum standard of LEED
Silver;
That plans are able to be implemented in a timely fashion, and keep in mind the
City’s financial ability to contribute to the redevelopment; and
WHEREAS any development of Lansdowne Park must respect the scale and
character of the neighbourhood;
TABLING CARRIED
MOTION (REVISED C)
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has received an unsolicited proposal from the
Senators Sports and Entertainment (SS&E) to provide a stadium for professional
soccer in Ottawa; and
MOTION
That the Wilkinson/Qadri motion (Revised C) be tabled until the report on the
results of the OSEG negotiations are before Council.
MOTION
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider and approve the following
motion: