Municipal Land Strategy – Surplus Land Declaration and Authority to Transfer City-Owned Lands for Housing (Third Round)
File No. ACS2026-SI-HSI-0012 – Orléans East-Cumberland (1), Orléans West-Innes (2), GloucesterSouthgate (10), Rideau-Vanier (12), and Capital (17)
Report recommendation(s)
That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee:
Declare the following viable properties surplus to City needs:
The portion of 574 Bank Street (Ward 17 - Capital), as shown in Document 1 as Area A and Area B for the purpose of developing not-for-profit housing; and
The portion of 1770 Heatherington Road (Ward 10 – Gloucester-Southgate) as shown in Document 2 as Area B for the purpose of construction of a public road that will be conveyed back to the City for nominal consideration and dedicated as such after completion.
That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council:
Waive Section 1.2 of the City’s Disposal of Real Property Policy pertaining to the disposal of real property at current market value for the following properties:
The portion of 574 Bank Street, as shown in Document 1 as Area A and Area B;
The portion of 1770 Heatherington Road, as shown in Document 2 as Area B;
The portion of 1824 Trim Road (Ward 1 – Orleans East-Cumberland), as shown in Document 3; and
306 Cyr Avenue (Ward 12 – Rideau-Vanier), as shown in Document 4.
Waive Section 2.3 of the City’s Disposal of Real Property Policy pertaining to the public marketing of viable properties and approve the transfer of the following properties:
The portion of 574 Bank Street as shown in Document 1 as Area A and B, to Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC);
The portion of 1770 Heatherington Road as shown in Document 2 as Area A and Area B, to Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC);
The portion of 1824 Trim Road, as shown in Document 3, to allow for transfer of a part of the property to Holland Properties Association (HPA) with the remaining part being retained for future transfer; and
306 Cyr Avenue, as shown in Document 4, to a not-for-profit housing provider selected through the process outlined in this report.
Waive Section 4.1 of the City’s Disposal of Real Property Policy pertaining to the requirement for two appraisals for the following properties that are valued at over one million dollars:
The portion of 574 Bank Street, as shown in Document 1 as Area A and B;
The portion of 1770 Heatherington Road, as shown in Document 2 as Area B; and
The portion of 1824 Trim Road, as shown in Document 3.
Waive Section 42 of the Expropriations Act pertaining to the right of first refusal for the previous owners of expropriated portions of the following properties to permit their transfer to not-for-profit housing providers for the purpose of meeting the City’s housing priorities, as further detailed in this report:
The portion of 574 Bank Street, as shown in Document 1 as Area B;
The portion of 2548 Cléroux Crescent (Ward 2 – Orleans West-Innes), as shown in Document 5.
Delegate authority to the Director, Housing Solutions, Real Estate and Investment Services, to enter into, conclude, execute, amend, and implement on behalf of the City, the required agreements for the sale of the following properties, for nominal consideration and as set out in this report, for the purpose of not-for-profit and affordable housing:
The portion of 574 Bank Street, as shown in Document 1 as Area A and Area B;
The portion of 1770 Heatherington Road, as shown in Document 2 as Area A and Area B;
The part of 1824 Trim Road, as shown in Document 3, as further identified for Holland Properties Association in accordance with the strategy outlined in this report; and
306 Cyr Avenue, as shown in Document 4.
Authorize the Director, Housing Solutions, Real Estate and Investment Services, to negotiate, enter into, conclude, execute, amend and implement such additional agreements, including easements and other related interests, at nominal value where required, to facilitate the development of the not-for-profit and affordable housing properties approved for transfer in this report, provided such agreements relate to adjacent or abutting City-owned lands and are satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
75 Nicholas Street – Option to Purchase and Restrictive Covenant
File No. ACS2026-SI-HSI-0001 – Rideau-Vanier (12)
Report recommendation(s)
That Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend Council delegate authority to the Director, Housing Solutions, Real Estate and Investment Services to terminate the Option to Purchase 75 Nicholas Street and enter into the Restrictive Covenant Agreement as outlined in this report and shown on Document 1.
Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan – Applications for Tax Increment Equivalent Grants (TIEGs) Report
File No. ACS2026-SI-HSI-0005 – Citywide
Report recommendation(s)
That Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council:
Approve the application submitted by 11275500 Canada Inc. for the property at 601 Mountaineer Private, for the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) under the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), for a total grant of approximately $2,640,000, in the form of annual grants between $6,000 and $8,000 per affordable unit per year, or 50 per cent of the incremental increase in the municipal portion of property taxes, whichever is less, for a period of 20 years, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of an Affordable Housing CIP Agreement;
Approve the application submitted by 11061917 Canada Inc., for the property at 365 Forest Street, for the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) under the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), for a total grant of approximately $7,820,000, in the form of annual grants between $6,000 and $8,000 per affordable unit per year, or 50 per cent of the incremental increase in the municipal portion of property taxes, whichever is less, for a period of 20 years, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of an Affordable Housing CIP Agreement;
Delegate authority to the Director of Housing Solutions, Real Estate and Investments Services to execute Affordable Housing CIP Agreements establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the Affordable Housing TIEG with the owners and/or beneficial owners for the noted properties at:
601 Mountaineer Private (Ward Alta Vista)
365 Forest Street (Ward Bay)
with such agreements being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Financial Officer;
4. Delegate authority to the Director of Housing Solutions, Real Estates and Investments Services to make minor adjustments to the Council-approved number of units and associated TIEG, within the 50 per cent tax increment cap, prior to the execution of the Affordable Housing CIP Agreement.
7579 Springhill Partial Disposal for Conservation Co-ownership
File No. ACS2026-SI-CCR-0008 – Osgoode (20)
Report recommendation(s)
That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend Council:
Enter into a co‑ownership partnership with South Nation Conservation (SNC) for the environmentally significant property at 7579 Springhill Road in Osgoode Ward;
Waive the Disposal of Real Property Policy for 7579 Springhill Road legally described as PART OF LOT 30 CONCESSION 6 OSGOODE, AS IN N349618 EXCEPT PART 1 ON PLAN 5R14276, AND EXCEPT PARTS 1 AND 2 ON PLAN 4R28106 CITY OF OTTAWA, (PIN 04308-0188), with respect to the disposal of a partial interest in the property to South Nation Conservation (SNC);
Approve the partial disposal of a 30% interest in 7579 Springhill Road to South Nation Conservation (SNC) as described in this report;
Delegate authority to the General Manager of Strategic Initiatives to negotiate, conclude, and execute, on behalf of the City, the final documents required to complete this transaction as described in this report.
Declaration of Surplus and Sale of 1601 Prince of Wales Drive to Carillon Co-operative Housing Incorporated
File No. ACS2026-SI-HSI-0013 – River (16)
Report recommendation(s)
That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee
Declare the property municipally known as 1601 Prince of Wales Drive, legally described as Part Lot 33, Concession B, Rideau Front, being Part 1 on Plan 4R-1163 being all of PIN 04076-0064 and as shown on Document 1, as surplus to municipal needs.
Recommend Council:
Waive the requirement in Section 2.3 of the City’s Real Property Disposal Policy to solicit offers for the disposal of the subject property.
Waive the requirement in Section 5 of the City’s Real Property Disposal Policy to provide notice of the proposed disposal for the subject property.
Approve the sale of the subject property identified in Recommendation 1 above, subject to easement NS226304 and any easements that may be required, to Carillon Co-operative Housing Incorporated pursuant to a Letter of Intent between the City of Ottawa and Carillon Co-operative Housing Incorporated dated April 23, 2026 (attached as Document 2) and as described in this report for a purchase price of $6,263,818 plus HST; and
Delegate authority to the Director, Housing Solutions, Real Estate and Investment Services, to negotiate, conclude, and execute, on behalf of the City, the final documents required to complete this transaction, within the contractual and financial parameters set forth in this report.
Review of Eligibility Criteria for Municipal Housing Facility By-law – Housing Acceleration Plan Action Item 34
File No. ACS2026-SI-HSI-0008 – Citywide
Report recommendation(s)
That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council:
Approve the updated Municipal Housing Facilities By-law as described in this report and attached as Document 1, which includes:
Update to the definition of affordable housing, for the purpose of Municipal Capital Facilities designations and associated property tax exemptions as described in this report;
Updated Program and Tenant Eligibility requirements for new affordable housing development detailed in Schedule A to the By-law and attached as Document 2;
Updated Program and Tenant Eligibility requirements for existing Community housing properties detailed in Schedule B to the By-law and attached as Document 3; and
Administrative updates to the by-law as outlined in the report.
Direct the Director of Housing Solutions, Real Estate, and Investments Services (HSREIS) to consider the applicability of the Municipal Housing Facilities By-law as part of the Action Ottawa guideline review in 2027, including the consideration of a new acquisition strategy.
Direct staff to report back in 2029 with recommendations on the eligibility framework for new affordable housing programs set out in Schedule A of the Municipal Housing Facility By‑law, including a review of the results of implementing the program and justification for extension of the program beyond December 31, 2030, if required, based on need.
Preston Street Business Improvement Area (BIA) – Boundary Adjustment
File No. ACS2026-SI-ED-0009 – Somerset (14), Kitchissippi (15)
Report recommendation(s)
That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend Council:
Designate the area described in Document 1 as an expanded Business Improvement Area, under Sections 204 and 209 of the Municipal Act, 2001;
Authorize and direct the City Clerk to send out a notice (Document 3) of Council’s intention to adopt a By-law to alter the existing Business Improvement Area boundary, as described in Document 1, in accordance with Section 210 of the Municipal Act, 2001;
Authorize and direct the City Clerk to prepare a By-law to designate the area as an expanded Business Improvement Area, as described in Document 1, in accordance with Sections 204 and 209 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and
Enact the aforementioned By-law in accordance with Sections 204 and 209 of the Municipal Act, 2001, subject to the City Clerk receiving favourable results on the notices referred to in Recommendation 2, advising of the intention to adopt a By-law expanding the Business Improvement Area boundary.
Intent to Designate Cyrville Business Improvement Area (BIA) – BIA Formation
File No. ACS2026-SI-ED-0008 – Beacon Hill-Cyrville (11)
Report recommendation(s)
That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend Council:
Designate the area described in Document 1 as an expanded Business Improvement Area, under Sections 204 and 209 of the Municipal Act, 2001;
Authorize and direct the City Clerk to send out a notice (Document 3) of Council’s intention to adopt a By-law to alter the existing Business Improvement Area boundary, as described in Document 1, in accordance with Section 210 of the Municipal Act, 2001;
Authorize and direct the City Clerk to prepare a By-law to designate the area as an expanded Business Improvement Area, as described in Document 1, in accordance with Sections 204 and 209 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and
Enact the aforementioned By-law in accordance with Sections 204 and 209 of the Municipal Act, 2001, subject to the City Clerk receiving favourable results on the notices referred to in Recommendation 2, advising of the intention to adopt a By-law expanding the Business Improvement Area boundary.
Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan – Application by 12259095 Canada Inc., as general partner for Société en commandite Joyce, 211 Centrum Boulevard
File No. ACS2026-SI-ED-0010 – Orléans East-Cumberland (1)
Report recommendation(s)
That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend Council:
Approve the Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant application submitted by 12259095 Canada Inc., as general partner for Société en commandite Joyce in respect of 211 Centrum Boulevard, Orléans. The estimated total aggregate of annual grants over a maximum period of ten (10) years is $3,355,533, subject to the execution of, and in compliance with, the terms and conditions of a Community Improvement Plan Agreement; and
Delegate authority to the General Manager, Strategic Initiatives Department, to finalize and execute an Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan Agreement with 12259095 Canada Inc., as general partner for Société en commandite Joyce, establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of a grant for the redevelopment of 211 Centrum Boulevard, Orléans, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Strategic Initiatives Department, the City Solicitor, and the Chief Financial Officer.
In Camera Items
Information Previously Distributed
Officials’ office matters in advance of the 2026-2030 Term of Council Elected
File No. ACS2026-OCC-GEN-0007
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
Adjournment
Next Meeting
1 September 2026
FCSC Confidential Minutes 35 - 7 April 2026 (Distributed separately)