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Announcements / Ceremonial Activities
Roll Call
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes of the Council meeting of 13 September 2023
Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings
Other communications received
Petition received containing the signatures of 37 individuals in opposition to the proposed development and By-law changes required for the project at 2475 Regina Street (Planning and Housing Committee Report 15, Agenda Item 18.6). Electronic Petition received containing the signatures of 3421 individuals calling on Ottawa City Council to implement of five (5) ways to improve the Landsdowne 2.0 proposal (public realm enhancements, no net-loss of accessible greenspace, affordable housing, no skyscrapers in our park, and a Transportation Plan that works), as detailed in the petition held on file with the City Clerk. Hard copy petition containing an additional 249 names in support of the above-noted Lansdowne 2.0 petition.
Petition received containing the signatures of 37 individuals in opposition to the proposed development and By-law changes required for the project at 2475 Regina Street (Planning and Housing Committee Report 15, Agenda Item 18.6). Electronic Petition received containing the signatures of 3421 individuals calling on Ottawa City Council to implement of five (5) ways to improve the Landsdowne 2.0 proposal (public realm enhancements, no net-loss of accessible greenspace, affordable housing, no skyscrapers in our park, and a Transportation Plan that works), as detailed in the petition held on file with the City Clerk. Hard copy petition containing an additional 249 names in support of the above-noted Lansdowne 2.0 petition.
Responses to Inquiries
OCC 2023-08 - Mandate and Objectives of Experimental Farm consultation
Regrets
No regrets were filed.
No regrets were filed.
Motion to Introduce Reports
Moved by T. Kavanagh Seconded byG. Gower
Moved by T. Kavanagh Seconded byG. Gower
City Clerk
Appointments to the Planning Advisory Committee
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0116 - Citywide Report Recommendation(s) That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to the Planning Advisory Committee, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council: Members residing in the Rural Area of Ottawa: Josiane Roberds Francois Rivest Members residing within the Urban Area outside of the Greenbelt: Jason Huang Colin White Members residing inside the Greenbelt: Alexus Ball Anna Lenk Nominees: Carolyn Mackenzie (Federation of Citizens’ Associations of Ottawa) Jason Burggraaf (Greater Ottawa Homebuilders’ Association) Dean Karakasis (BOMA Ottawa) Architect member: Changhong Sun Landscape Architect member: Zachary Hunter Professional planner member: Busingye Nurudin
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0116 - Citywide Report Recommendation(s) That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to the Planning Advisory Committee, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council: Members residing in the Rural Area of Ottawa: Josiane Roberds Francois Rivest Members residing within the Urban Area outside of the Greenbelt: Jason Huang Colin White Members residing inside the Greenbelt: Alexus Ball Anna Lenk Nominees: Carolyn Mackenzie (Federation of Citizens’ Associations of Ottawa) Jason Burggraaf (Greater Ottawa Homebuilders’ Association) Dean Karakasis (BOMA Ottawa) Architect member: Changhong Sun Landscape Architect member: Zachary Hunter Professional planner member: Busingye Nurudin
Appointments to the French Language Services Advisory Committee
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0111 - Citywide Report Recommendation(s) That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to the French Language Services Advisory Committee, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council: Warsama Aden Fatouma Ali-Ismail Marc Beaudry Mireille Brownhill Diane Desaulniers Katherine Dupuis Danièle Filion Pierre Loranger Lina Nada Maach Marc Maisonneuve Neiges Sénéchal
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0111 - Citywide Report Recommendation(s) That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to the French Language Services Advisory Committee, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council: Warsama Aden Fatouma Ali-Ismail Marc Beaudry Mireille Brownhill Diane Desaulniers Katherine Dupuis Danièle Filion Pierre Loranger Lina Nada Maach Marc Maisonneuve Neiges Sénéchal
Audit Committee Report 3
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Audit of the Prevention of Workplace Violence and Harassment
ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0008 - Citywide Committee recommendation That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0008 - Citywide Committee recommendation That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
- Coverpage - Audit of the Prevention of Workplace Violence and Harassment.pdf
- Report - Audit of the Prevention of WVH.pdf
- Document 1 – Audit of the Prevention of Workplace Violence and Harassment – Report_EN.pdf
- Document 1 – Audit of the Prevention of Workplace Violence and Harassment – Report_FR.pdf
- Document 2 – Audit of the Prevention of Workplace Violence and Harassment – Highlights_EN.pdf
- Document 2 – Audit of the Prevention of Workplace Violence and Harassment – Highlights_FR.pdf
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Investigation of Manotick Business Improvement Area Expenses
ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0009 - Citywide Committee recommendations That Council: consider and approve the recommendations in the Investigation of Manotick Business Improvement Area Expenses – Role of the City of Ottawa report (Document 2); and receive the Investigation of Manotick Business Improvement Area Expenses report (Document 1)
ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0009 - Citywide Committee recommendations That Council: consider and approve the recommendations in the Investigation of Manotick Business Improvement Area Expenses – Role of the City of Ottawa report (Document 2); and receive the Investigation of Manotick Business Improvement Area Expenses report (Document 1)
- Coverpage - (OAG) – Investigation of Manotick BIA Expenses .pdf
- Report - MBIA Investigation.pdf
- Document 1 – Investigation of Manotick BIA Expenses_EN.pdf
- Document 1 – Investigation of Manotick BIA Expenses_FR.pdf
- Document 2 Investigation of Manotick BIA Expenses Role of the City Report_EN.pdf
- Document 2 Investigation of Manotick BIA Expenses Role of the City Report_FR.pdf
- Document 3 – Investigation of Manotick BIA Expenses – Highlights_EN.pdf
- Document 3 – Investigation of Manotick BIA Expenses – Highlights_FR.pdf
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Preliminary Report on Cybersecurity
To be considered In-Camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(a), the security of the property of the city ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0010 - Citywide Committee recommendation That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
To be considered In-Camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(a), the security of the property of the city ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0010 - Citywide Committee recommendation That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
- Coverpage - Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Preliminary Report on Cybersecurity.pdf
- Report - Preliminary Report on Cybersecurity.pdf
Built Heritage Committee Report 8
Designation of Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club at 439 Golden Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0030 - Kitchissippi (15) Committee recommendation That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club at 439 Golden Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.
File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0030 - Kitchissippi (15) Committee recommendation That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club at 439 Golden Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.
- Coverpage - Designation of Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club at 439 Golden Avenue.pdf
- Report - Designation of Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club at 439 Golden Avenue.pdf
Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 6
Ottawa Fire Services 2021 and 2022 Annual Report
File No. ACS-2023-EPS-PPD-0002 - City-wide Committee Recommendation That Council receive this report for information.
File No. ACS-2023-EPS-PPD-0002 - City-wide Committee Recommendation That Council receive this report for information.
- 1-1 - ACS2023-EPS-OFS-0001 - Cover - OFS 2021 and 2022 Annual Report.pdf
- 1-2 - ACS2023-EPS-OFS-0001 - OFS 2021 and 2022 Annual Report (EN).pdf
- 1-3 - Doc 1 - 2021 and 2022 OFS Annual Report Data (FR).pdf
- 1-4 - ACS2023-EPS-OFS-0001 - OFS 2021 and 2022 Annual Report (FR).pdf
- 1-5 - Doc 1 - 2021 and 2022 OFS Annual Report Data (EN).pdf
Clothing Donation Box By-law Review
File No. ACS-2023-EPS-PPD-0002 - City-wide Committee Recommendation That Council approve the proposed Clothing Donation Box By-law as described in this report and in the general form set out in Document 1.
File No. ACS-2023-EPS-PPD-0002 - City-wide Committee Recommendation That Council approve the proposed Clothing Donation Box By-law as described in this report and in the general form set out in Document 1.
- 2 - ACS-2023-EPS-PPD-0001 - Cover - Clothing Donation Box By-law ReviewDA.pdf
- 2 - ACS-2023-EPS-PPD-0002 - Clothing Donation Box By-law Review (EN).pdf
- 2-3 - Doc 1 - Recommended Clothing Donation Box By-law (EN).pdf
- 2 - ACS-2023-EPS-PPD-0002 - Clothing Donation Box By-law Review (FR).pdf
- 2-5 - Doc 1 - Recommended Clothing Donation Box By-law (FR).pdf
Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 6
Drinking Water Quality Management System 2022 Management Review Report and Operational Plan
File No. ACS2023-IWS-WF-0004 – City-wide Report Recommendations That Council: Receive the 2022 Management Review report of the Drinking Water Quality Management System, and Endorse the Drinking Water Quality Management System Operational Plan
File No. ACS2023-IWS-WF-0004 – City-wide Report Recommendations That Council: Receive the 2022 Management Review report of the Drinking Water Quality Management System, and Endorse the Drinking Water Quality Management System Operational Plan
- Coverpage - Drinking Water Quality Management System 2022 Management Review Report and Operational Plan.pdf
- Report - DWQMS 2022 Management Review and Ops Plan.pdf
- Doc 1 - DWQMS Operational Plan.pdf
- Doc 2 – Large Diameter Watermain Condition Assessment Program.pdf
Solid Waste Services 2026 Residential Curbside Collection Contract
File No. ACS2023-PWD-SWS-0004 – City-wide Report Recommendations That Council: Approve the proposed solid waste collection service level changes and receive an update on the procurement of the 2026 Curbside Collection Contract as described in this report; and Approve the use of private landfills to divert approximately 60,000 tonnes of curbside garbage from the Trail Waste Facility Landfill, annually, over the term of the 2026 Curbside Collection Contract as described in this report; and Direct staff to review the approach for the future use of private landfills, including a full cost-benefit analysis and report back to Council; and Assign the expanded Zone 3 to the In-House Collections Group for curbside collection; and Direct staff to consult with CUPE Local 503 with respect to the terms and conditions of hiring the workers of the In-House Collection Group in order to implement a permanent In-House Collection Group as described in this report and Document 1; and Delegate the authority to the General Manager of the Public Works Department to make the related amendments to the Solid Waste Management By-law (No. 2012-370) to implement the changes to curbside collection, as outlined in this report.
File No. ACS2023-PWD-SWS-0004 – City-wide Report Recommendations That Council: Approve the proposed solid waste collection service level changes and receive an update on the procurement of the 2026 Curbside Collection Contract as described in this report; and Approve the use of private landfills to divert approximately 60,000 tonnes of curbside garbage from the Trail Waste Facility Landfill, annually, over the term of the 2026 Curbside Collection Contract as described in this report; and Direct staff to review the approach for the future use of private landfills, including a full cost-benefit analysis and report back to Council; and Assign the expanded Zone 3 to the In-House Collections Group for curbside collection; and Direct staff to consult with CUPE Local 503 with respect to the terms and conditions of hiring the workers of the In-House Collection Group in order to implement a permanent In-House Collection Group as described in this report and Document 1; and Delegate the authority to the General Manager of the Public Works Department to make the related amendments to the Solid Waste Management By-law (No. 2012-370) to implement the changes to curbside collection, as outlined in this report.
- Coverpage - Solid Waste Services 2026 Residential Curbside Collection Contract.pdf
- Report - SWS Curbside Collection (EN).pdf
- Report - SWS Curbside Collection (FR).pdf
- Doc 1 - Options Analysis for In House Group (EN).pdf
- Doc 1 - Options Analysis for In House Group (FR).pdf
- Doc 2 - Use of Private Landfills - Explanatory Notes (EN).pdf
- Doc 2 - Use of Private Landfills - Explanatory Notes (FR).pdf
Planning and Housing Committee Report 15
Zoning By-law Amendment – 1081 Carling Avenue
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0118 - Kitchissippi (15) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1081 Carling Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit two high-rise residential apartment buildings, as detailed in Document 2.
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0118 - Kitchissippi (15) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1081 Carling Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit two high-rise residential apartment buildings, as detailed in Document 2.
- Cover - Zoning By-law Amendment – 1081 Carling Avenue.pdf
- Report - ACS2023-PRE-PS-0118 - 1081 Carling Avenue.pdf
Zoning By-law Amendment – 230 and 232 Lisgar Street
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0113 - Somerset (14) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 230 and 232 Lisgar Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine-storey apartment building as detailed in Document 2.
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0113 - Somerset (14) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 230 and 232 Lisgar Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine-storey apartment building as detailed in Document 2.
- Cover - ACS2023-PRE-PS-0113 - ZBLA - 230-232 Lisgar.pdf
- Report - ACS2023-PRE-PS-0113 - ZBLA - 230-232 Lisgar.pdf
Application for demolition and new construction at 230-232 Lisgar Street, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0031 - Somerset (14) Built Heritage Committee and Planning and Housing Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the applications to demolish the buildings at 230 and 232 Lisgar Street, conditional upon: The applicant depositing photographs and research material related to the site’s existing buildings to the City of Ottawa Archives, as required by Policy 5.6 of the Centretown and Minto Park HCD Plan. Approve the application for new construction at 230 and 232 Lisgar Street, according to plans prepared by Project 1 Studio, dated July 20, 2023, conditional upon: The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials, including details on the proposed decorative metal patterns, for approval by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of the building permit. Delegate the authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department. Approve the issuance of the heritage permits for each application with a three-year expiry date from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0031 - Somerset (14) Built Heritage Committee and Planning and Housing Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the applications to demolish the buildings at 230 and 232 Lisgar Street, conditional upon: The applicant depositing photographs and research material related to the site’s existing buildings to the City of Ottawa Archives, as required by Policy 5.6 of the Centretown and Minto Park HCD Plan. Approve the application for new construction at 230 and 232 Lisgar Street, according to plans prepared by Project 1 Studio, dated July 20, 2023, conditional upon: The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials, including details on the proposed decorative metal patterns, for approval by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of the building permit. Delegate the authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department. Approve the issuance of the heritage permits for each application with a three-year expiry date from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
- Cover - ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0031 - Application for demolition and new construction at 230-232 Lisgar Street.pdf
- Report - ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0031 - Application for demolition and new construction at 230-232 Lisgar Street.pdf
- Document 3 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value.pdf
- Document 4 - Proposed Site Plan and Elevations.pdf
- Document 5 - Architectural Package.pdf
- Document 6 - Heritage Impact Assessment.pdf
- Document 7 - Supplementary Information Regarding Demolition.pdf
Zoning By-Law Amendment – 352 Somerset Street West
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0092 - Somerset (14) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 352 Somerset Street West, as shown in Document 1, to permit a three-storey addition to the rear of the existing mixed-use heritage building, as detailed in Document 2.
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0092 - Somerset (14) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 352 Somerset Street West, as shown in Document 1, to permit a three-storey addition to the rear of the existing mixed-use heritage building, as detailed in Document 2.
- Cover - ACS2023-PRE-PS-0092 - ZBLA - 352 Somerset Street West.pdf
- Report - ACS2023-PRE-PS-0092 - ZBLA - 352 Somerset Street West.pdf
Application to alter Somerset House, 352 Somerset Street West, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and located in the Centretown Heritage Conservation District
ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0029 - Somerset (14) Built Heritage Committee and the Planning and Housing Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application to alter 352 Somerset Street West according to plans prepared by Chmiel Architects, dated June 9, 2023 conditional upon: The implementation of the conservation measures identified in the Heritage Impact Assessment and as illustrated in the Conservation Elevations attached as Documents 8 and 9; The applicant submitting reports monitoring the condition of the historic structure from a professional engineer with heritage experience, to the satisfaction of Heritage Planning and Building Code Services; The applicant providing material samples for any new material to be used on the historic building and exterior materials for the addition to Heritage staff’s satisfaction; and The submission of a construction schedule to the satisfaction of staff in Heritage Planning and Building Code Services. Delegate the authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department; Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0029 - Somerset (14) Built Heritage Committee and the Planning and Housing Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application to alter 352 Somerset Street West according to plans prepared by Chmiel Architects, dated June 9, 2023 conditional upon: The implementation of the conservation measures identified in the Heritage Impact Assessment and as illustrated in the Conservation Elevations attached as Documents 8 and 9; The applicant submitting reports monitoring the condition of the historic structure from a professional engineer with heritage experience, to the satisfaction of Heritage Planning and Building Code Services; The applicant providing material samples for any new material to be used on the historic building and exterior materials for the addition to Heritage staff’s satisfaction; and The submission of a construction schedule to the satisfaction of staff in Heritage Planning and Building Code Services. Delegate the authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department; Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
- Cover - ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0029 - Application to alter Somerset House, 352 Somerset Street West.pdf
- Report - ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0029 - Application to alter Somerset House, 352 Somerset Street West.pdf
- Document 2 - Statement of Cultural Heritage Value HCD.pdf
- Document 4 - Elevations.pdf
- Document 5 - Site Plan and Landscape Plan.pdf
- Document 6 - Architectural Package.pdf
- Document 7 - Design Intent Report.pdf
- Document 8 - Heritage Impact Assessment.pdf
- Document 9 - Conservation Elevations.pdf
Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning – 2475 Regina Street
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0109 - Bay (7) Committee recommendation(s) That Council: approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2C, for 2475 Regina Street in order to permit buildings up to 28 storeys, as detailed in Document 2; approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2475 Regina Street (Parkway House) to rezone from Parks and Open Space Zone (O1) to Residential Fifth Density Subzone C with a site-specific schedule and a holding provision (R5C[XXXX] SYYY-h) to permit seven-, 16- and 28-storey residential buildings, as detailed in Documents 3 and 4.
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0109 - Bay (7) Committee recommendation(s) That Council: approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2C, for 2475 Regina Street in order to permit buildings up to 28 storeys, as detailed in Document 2; approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2475 Regina Street (Parkway House) to rezone from Parks and Open Space Zone (O1) to Residential Fifth Density Subzone C with a site-specific schedule and a holding provision (R5C[XXXX] SYYY-h) to permit seven-, 16- and 28-storey residential buildings, as detailed in Documents 3 and 4.
- Cover - ACS2023-PRE-PS-0109 - 2475 Regina Street.pdf
- Report - ACS2023-PRE-PS-0109 - 2475 Regina Street.pdf
Treasurer’s Report on 2022 Growth Related Revenues
ACS2023-FCS-FSP-0014 - City Wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
ACS2023-FCS-FSP-0014 - City Wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
- Cover - ACS2023-FCS-FSP-0014 - Treasurer’s Report on 2022 Growth Related Revenues.pdf
- Report - ACS2023-FCS-FSP-0014 - Treasurer
- Document 1 - Summary Statement of Development Charges Reserve Funds-AODA.pdf
- Document 2 - Details of 2022 Development Charge Capital Project Funding-AODA.pdf
- Document 3 - Details of 2022 Citywide and Ward Cash-in-Lieu Parkland Capital Project Funding-AODA.pdf
- Document 4 - Section 37 Deferred Revenue Accounts for the Period Ended December 31, 2022-AODA.pdf
- Document 5 - Summary List of Development Charge Exemptions Granted at Building Permit Issuance-AODA.pdf
- Document 6 - Summary List of Forecasted Expenditures on Road and Related Services Capital Projects-AODA.pdf
Transit Commission Report 7
Capital Adjustment for the Purchase of Additional Minibuses
File No. ACS2023-TSD-TCSP-0016 – City-wide Commission Recommendations That Council approve: A reduction of $16.7 million in approved capital authority from the Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Program capital account 911101, be reallocated for the purchase of new minibuses and for account 911101 to be replenished as part of the 2024 Budget approval process; The creation of a new capital account dedicated to the purchase of 51 growth and replacement minibuses, to be used for Para Transpo and on-demand services, funded by the reallocation of $16.7 million from capital account 911101, as noted above.
File No. ACS2023-TSD-TCSP-0016 – City-wide Commission Recommendations That Council approve: A reduction of $16.7 million in approved capital authority from the Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Program capital account 911101, be reallocated for the purchase of new minibuses and for account 911101 to be replenished as part of the 2024 Budget approval process; The creation of a new capital account dedicated to the purchase of 51 growth and replacement minibuses, to be used for Para Transpo and on-demand services, funded by the reallocation of $16.7 million from capital account 911101, as noted above.
- Coverpage - Capital Adjustment for the Purchase of Additional Minibuses.pdf
- Report - Capital Adjustment for the Purchase of Additional Minibuses (EN).pdf
- Report - Capital Adjustment for the Purchase of Additional Minibuses (FR).pdf
Bulk Consent Agenda
Audit Committee Report 3
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Audit Charter
ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0007 - Citywide Committee recommendation That Council approve the Office of the Auditor General’s Audit Charter.
ACS2023-OAG-BVG-0007 - Citywide Committee recommendation That Council approve the Office of the Auditor General’s Audit Charter.
- Coverpage - Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Audit Charter.pdf
- Report - Audit Charter.pdf
- 1 - Document 1 – OAG Audit Charter – clean version_EN.pdf
- 1 - Document 1 – OAG Audit Charter – clean version_FR.pdf
- 1 - Document 2 – OAG Audit Charter – with tracked changes_EN-revised.pdf
- 1 - Document 2 – OAG Audit Charter – with tracked changes_FR-revised .pdf
Planning and Housing Committee Report 15
Zoning By-law Amendment - 555, 591, 595, and 603 March Road
ACS-2023-PRE-PS-0111 - Kanata North (4) Committee recommendation(s), as amended That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 555, 591, 595, and 603 March Road, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the lands from various industrial zones to General Mixed Use Zone with a site-specific exception and schedule and a holding provision (GM[XXXX] SYYY-h), as detailed in Documents 2, revised and 3, to permit a high-rise mixed-use development.
ACS-2023-PRE-PS-0111 - Kanata North (4) Committee recommendation(s), as amended That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 555, 591, 595, and 603 March Road, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the lands from various industrial zones to General Mixed Use Zone with a site-specific exception and schedule and a holding provision (GM[XXXX] SYYY-h), as detailed in Documents 2, revised and 3, to permit a high-rise mixed-use development.
- Cover - ACS-2023-PRE-PS-0111 - 555, 591, 595, and 603 March Road.pdf
- Report (Revised) - ACS-2023-PRE-PS-0111 - 555, 591, 595, and 603 March Road.pdf
Front-Ending Report - Stormwater Management Pond 1 in Gloucester Urban Centre
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0117 - Orléans South-Navan (19) Committee recommendation(s) , as amended That Council: Authorize the City and delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department to enter into a Front-Ending Agreement(s) with Glenview Homes (Innes) Ltd., to: enable the design and construction of Pond 1 Modification – North of the Hydro Corridor to an upset limit of $2,456,761 plus applicable taxes and indexing, and enable the design and construction of Pond 1-North Cell Expansion to an upset limit of $3,439,465.40 plus applicable taxes and indexingboth in accordance with the Front-Ending Agreement framework and Policy set forth in Documents 2 and 4 respectively with the final form and content being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and General Managers of Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development and Infrastructure and Water Services Departments; and Require the Front-Ending Agreement with Glenview Homes (Innes) Ltd., described in Recommendation 1 include conditions similar to those set forth in Document 3, revised with the final form and content being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and General Managers of Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development and Infrastructure and Water Services Departments; Authorize the financial disbursement to reimburse the design and construction of the Stormwater Management Pond 1 Modification and Expansion to a maximum amount of $5,896,226.40 plus applicable taxes and indexing, in accordance with the reimbursement schedule set out in the Front-Ending Agreement
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0117 - Orléans South-Navan (19) Committee recommendation(s) , as amended That Council: Authorize the City and delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department to enter into a Front-Ending Agreement(s) with Glenview Homes (Innes) Ltd., to: enable the design and construction of Pond 1 Modification – North of the Hydro Corridor to an upset limit of $2,456,761 plus applicable taxes and indexing, and enable the design and construction of Pond 1-North Cell Expansion to an upset limit of $3,439,465.40 plus applicable taxes and indexingboth in accordance with the Front-Ending Agreement framework and Policy set forth in Documents 2 and 4 respectively with the final form and content being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and General Managers of Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development and Infrastructure and Water Services Departments; and Require the Front-Ending Agreement with Glenview Homes (Innes) Ltd., described in Recommendation 1 include conditions similar to those set forth in Document 3, revised with the final form and content being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and General Managers of Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development and Infrastructure and Water Services Departments; Authorize the financial disbursement to reimburse the design and construction of the Stormwater Management Pond 1 Modification and Expansion to a maximum amount of $5,896,226.40 plus applicable taxes and indexing, in accordance with the reimbursement schedule set out in the Front-Ending Agreement
- Cover - ACS2023-PRE-PS-0117- Front Ending Agreement - GUC Pond.pdf
- Report (Revised) - ACS2023-PRE-PS-0117- Front Ending Agreement - GUC Pond .pdf
City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions
Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of September 13, 2023
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0115 - Citywide Report Recommendation That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of September 13, 2023, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Documents 1-3.
ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0115 - Citywide Report Recommendation That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of September 13, 2023, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Documents 1-3.
- Summary of Submissions - Planning Matters approved September 13, 2023.pdf
- Doc 1_Summary_ACS2023-PRE-PS-0104 - ZBLA - 3430 Carling Avenue.pdf
- Doc 2_Summary_ACS2023-PRE-PS-0090 - ZBLA - 729 Ridgewood Avenue.pdf
- Doc 3_Summary_ACS2023-PRE-PS-0106 - ZBLA - 1200 Maritime Way.pdf
In Camera Items
See item 13.3 on the agenda
See item 13.3 on the agenda
Motion to Adopt Reports
Moved by T. Kavanagh Seconded byG. Gower
Moved by T. Kavanagh Seconded byG. Gower
Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given
Motion – Councillor S. Plante - to allow Brownfields Grant Applications at 200 Baribeau Street and 70 Nicholas Street
Deferred from the City Council meeting of 23 August, 2023 Moved by S. Plante Seconded byG. Gower WHEREAS at the December 14, 2022, City Council meeting, Motion 2022-04/20, as amended, was approved which suspended the City’s Brownfield Grant program for any new applications or applications that have yet to be considered by City Council; and WHEREAS a request for a Brownfield Grant Application for 200 Baribeau Street was submitted and complete prior to the program suspension; and WHEREAS an additional request for a Brownfield Grant Application for 70 Nicholas Street was also submitted and completed prior to the program suspension; and WHEREAS in order for the Brownfield Grant Applications for 200 Baribeau Street and 70 Nicholas Street to proceed for considerations, the sites must be exempted from Council Motion 2022- 04/20, as amended; and WHEREAS Ottawa declared a Housing Crisis in 2019 and these projects will contribute 85 townhomes, and 287 rental units; and WHEREAS the CIP and Brownfield Review Reports have been delayed; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council amend Motion 2022-04/20 from the December 14, 2022, Meeting of Council to include the following properties as among those to be excluded from the provisions of the motion: 200 Baribeau Street 70 Nicholas Street BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff in Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development (PRED) be directed to bring individual Brownfield Grant Application reports for 200 Baribeau Street and 70 Nicholas Street forward for consideration at the next meeting of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee.
Deferred from the City Council meeting of 23 August, 2023 Moved by S. Plante Seconded byG. Gower WHEREAS at the December 14, 2022, City Council meeting, Motion 2022-04/20, as amended, was approved which suspended the City’s Brownfield Grant program for any new applications or applications that have yet to be considered by City Council; and WHEREAS a request for a Brownfield Grant Application for 200 Baribeau Street was submitted and complete prior to the program suspension; and WHEREAS an additional request for a Brownfield Grant Application for 70 Nicholas Street was also submitted and completed prior to the program suspension; and WHEREAS in order for the Brownfield Grant Applications for 200 Baribeau Street and 70 Nicholas Street to proceed for considerations, the sites must be exempted from Council Motion 2022- 04/20, as amended; and WHEREAS Ottawa declared a Housing Crisis in 2019 and these projects will contribute 85 townhomes, and 287 rental units; and WHEREAS the CIP and Brownfield Review Reports have been delayed; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council amend Motion 2022-04/20 from the December 14, 2022, Meeting of Council to include the following properties as among those to be excluded from the provisions of the motion: 200 Baribeau Street 70 Nicholas Street BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff in Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development (PRED) be directed to bring individual Brownfield Grant Application reports for 200 Baribeau Street and 70 Nicholas Street forward for consideration at the next meeting of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee.
Motion - Councillor C. Kitts - Request to Province regarding surplus proceeds from tax sale
Moved by C. Kitts Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS prior to being repealed by Bill 68: Modernizing Ontario’s Municipal Legislation Act, 2017, Section 380(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001 allowed for a municipality to retain surplus proceeds from tax sales with their jurisdiction; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s most recent tax sale resulted in a surplus of $1.7M that was remitted to the Provincial courts; and WHEREAS the current tax sale process puts a burden on the municipality in terms of time and money spent to facilitate the process for the sole benefit of the Crown in Right of Ontario; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa supports calls from Ontario municipalities, such as the Town of Petrolia, the Town of Essex, the Township of Parry Sound, and others in requesting the reinstatement of previous legislation that permitted municipalities to apply for and retain surplus proceeds from tax sales in their jurisdictions. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council request that the Provincial Government reverse the decision made by the previous Government and reinstate the legislation that permitted municipalities to apply for and retain surplus proceeds from tax sale in their jurisdictions.
Moved by C. Kitts Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS prior to being repealed by Bill 68: Modernizing Ontario’s Municipal Legislation Act, 2017, Section 380(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001 allowed for a municipality to retain surplus proceeds from tax sales with their jurisdiction; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s most recent tax sale resulted in a surplus of $1.7M that was remitted to the Provincial courts; and WHEREAS the current tax sale process puts a burden on the municipality in terms of time and money spent to facilitate the process for the sole benefit of the Crown in Right of Ontario; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa supports calls from Ontario municipalities, such as the Town of Petrolia, the Town of Essex, the Township of Parry Sound, and others in requesting the reinstatement of previous legislation that permitted municipalities to apply for and retain surplus proceeds from tax sales in their jurisdictions. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council request that the Provincial Government reverse the decision made by the previous Government and reinstate the legislation that permitted municipalities to apply for and retain surplus proceeds from tax sale in their jurisdictions.
Motion - Councillor D. Brown - Extension of Antenna Concurrence for 5440 Fernbank
Moved by D. Brown Seconded byG. Gower WHEREAS the federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Client Procedures Circular CPC-2-0-03, Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems, issue 6, requires proponents of proposals for new antenna systems to consult with municipalities and the public; and WHEREAS as per Section 4.5 of CPC-2-0-03, construction of an antenna system must be completed within three years of the conclusion of consultation after which consultations will no longer be deemed valid by the Ministry except in the case where a proponent secures the agreement of the relevant land-use authority to an extension for a specified time period in writing; and WHEREAS staff provided the City’s concurrence through the Council-approved municipal concurrence and public consultation process for antenna systems for 5440 Fernbank Road on 14 July 2020; and WHEREAS the three year period has expired, and City’s process does not allow staff delegated authority to extend municipal concurrence; and WHEREAS the 2019 application for 5440 Fernbank Road remains unchanged; and WHEREAS the proposed antenna is an opportunity to improve service for the hundreds of cellular telephone users in the area; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the municipal concurrence for the proposed antenna system at 5440 Fernbank Road be extended by 24 months, lapsing on 14 July 2025.
Moved by D. Brown Seconded byG. Gower WHEREAS the federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Client Procedures Circular CPC-2-0-03, Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems, issue 6, requires proponents of proposals for new antenna systems to consult with municipalities and the public; and WHEREAS as per Section 4.5 of CPC-2-0-03, construction of an antenna system must be completed within three years of the conclusion of consultation after which consultations will no longer be deemed valid by the Ministry except in the case where a proponent secures the agreement of the relevant land-use authority to an extension for a specified time period in writing; and WHEREAS staff provided the City’s concurrence through the Council-approved municipal concurrence and public consultation process for antenna systems for 5440 Fernbank Road on 14 July 2020; and WHEREAS the three year period has expired, and City’s process does not allow staff delegated authority to extend municipal concurrence; and WHEREAS the 2019 application for 5440 Fernbank Road remains unchanged; and WHEREAS the proposed antenna is an opportunity to improve service for the hundreds of cellular telephone users in the area; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the municipal concurrence for the proposed antenna system at 5440 Fernbank Road be extended by 24 months, lapsing on 14 July 2025.
Motion - Councillor King - New Edinburgh Field House WiFi Installation
Moved by R. King Seconded byM. Carr WHEREAS the Crichton Community Council (CCC) is a community association in New Edinburgh that provides community programming and activities at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse; and WHEREAS dating back to 2000, City Council had approved a capital allocation of $250,000 to the CCC for the expansion and enhancement of recreation and cultural infrastructure in New Edinburgh; and WHEREAS the New Edinburgh Community and Arts Center capital account currently holds a balance of $287,257.78; and WHEREAS the CCC has requested a number of improvements to the fieldhouse, including the installation of equipment and cabling to enable a Wi-Fi service in the building; and WHEREAS the cost of Wi-Fi installation has been quoted to the CCC at $2,956.41; and WHEREAS the installation of WIFI equipment qualifies for funding from the New Edinburgh Community and Arts Center account; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that funds from the New Edinburgh Community and Arts Center account be approved for the installation of Wi-Fi equipment and cabling at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the CCC, prior to the activation of the Wi-Fi service, undertake to be responsible for all one-time and ongoing fees for Wi-Fi activation and monthly service, with Information Technology Services managing the service provider on behalf of the CCC; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that CCC be responsible for ensuring that only ‘filtered’ internet service is made available to the public by implementing and maintaining effective access restrictions to sites and content relating to adult and pornographic material, hateful and discriminatory material, gambling, weapons and other areas as detailed in a WIFI agreement to be executed between the City and CCC prior to activating the service; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager of Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services be delegated the authority to authorize future expenditures from the reserve account for capital improvements to City facilities and lands, in consultation with the Councillor for Ward 13 and the Crichton Community Council.
Moved by R. King Seconded byM. Carr WHEREAS the Crichton Community Council (CCC) is a community association in New Edinburgh that provides community programming and activities at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse; and WHEREAS dating back to 2000, City Council had approved a capital allocation of $250,000 to the CCC for the expansion and enhancement of recreation and cultural infrastructure in New Edinburgh; and WHEREAS the New Edinburgh Community and Arts Center capital account currently holds a balance of $287,257.78; and WHEREAS the CCC has requested a number of improvements to the fieldhouse, including the installation of equipment and cabling to enable a Wi-Fi service in the building; and WHEREAS the cost of Wi-Fi installation has been quoted to the CCC at $2,956.41; and WHEREAS the installation of WIFI equipment qualifies for funding from the New Edinburgh Community and Arts Center account; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that funds from the New Edinburgh Community and Arts Center account be approved for the installation of Wi-Fi equipment and cabling at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the CCC, prior to the activation of the Wi-Fi service, undertake to be responsible for all one-time and ongoing fees for Wi-Fi activation and monthly service, with Information Technology Services managing the service provider on behalf of the CCC; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that CCC be responsible for ensuring that only ‘filtered’ internet service is made available to the public by implementing and maintaining effective access restrictions to sites and content relating to adult and pornographic material, hateful and discriminatory material, gambling, weapons and other areas as detailed in a WIFI agreement to be executed between the City and CCC prior to activating the service; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager of Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services be delegated the authority to authorize future expenditures from the reserve account for capital improvements to City facilities and lands, in consultation with the Councillor for Ward 13 and the Crichton Community Council.
Motion - Councillor J. Leiper - To call a Joint Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee meeting
Motion - Councillor J. Leiper - To call a Joint Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee meeting to consider the report entitled “Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to Redevelopment” Moved by J. Leiper Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS staff from Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development and Finance and Corporate Services have worked together to develop recommendations to Committee and Council on the Lansdowne Partnership Plan; and WHEREAS staff recommend consideration of the formal report be done jointly at a special Planning and Housing and Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting; and WHEREAS the purpose of the item is to report to joint Planning and Housing and Finance and Corporate Services Committee on the: Funding strategy for the construction of the new Event Centre and North Side Stands Approval of the Business Case Endorsement of the revised concept plan Approval of the associated Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment Approval of delegated authority for disposal of air rights Direct CMO, Chief Financial Officer to finalize negotiations with OSEG on the LMLP WHEREAS the Chairs of both Committees indicated their support for a joint Planning and Housing and Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting for the consideration of the report. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT that Council delegate authority to a joint Planning and Housing and Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting to consider the “Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to Redevelopment”.
Motion - Councillor J. Leiper - To call a Joint Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee meeting to consider the report entitled “Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to Redevelopment” Moved by J. Leiper Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS staff from Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development and Finance and Corporate Services have worked together to develop recommendations to Committee and Council on the Lansdowne Partnership Plan; and WHEREAS staff recommend consideration of the formal report be done jointly at a special Planning and Housing and Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting; and WHEREAS the purpose of the item is to report to joint Planning and Housing and Finance and Corporate Services Committee on the: Funding strategy for the construction of the new Event Centre and North Side Stands Approval of the Business Case Endorsement of the revised concept plan Approval of the associated Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment Approval of delegated authority for disposal of air rights Direct CMO, Chief Financial Officer to finalize negotiations with OSEG on the LMLP WHEREAS the Chairs of both Committees indicated their support for a joint Planning and Housing and Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting for the consideration of the report. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT that Council delegate authority to a joint Planning and Housing and Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting to consider the “Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to Redevelopment”.
Motion - Councillor S. Menard - Lansdowne 2.0 report
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byL. Johnson WHEREAS Council passed a motion in 2022 from Councillors Meehan and Cloutier which resolved the following: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT that Council requests the Auditor General consider undertaking a review of the Lansdowne project, based on risks identified throughout the life of project, commencing once staff have progressed further with their planned approach, utilizing an agile audit approach like the current audit of the Zero Emission Buses Program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Auditor General consider including in her review the following elements: budget/estimated costs and associated authorities; funding strategies and associated financial arrangements; and project agreement(s), etc. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Auditor General report back in the new term of Council with any recommendations; and, WHEREAS the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has confirmed that they will be undertaking an agile audit of Lansdowne 2.0 as early as this fall; and, WHEREAS the current timeline for Lansdowne 2.0 approvals has approval of the financial plan and the planning application scheduled to occur before report backs on Lansdowne 2.0 from the OAG can be expected to be delivered; and, WHEREAS the OAG is an independent and professional office whose work could result in meaningful changes being needed to the Lansdowne 2.0 project; and, WHEREAS members of council will not have the benefit of hearing from the OAG on the value for money and risk analysis of the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal before being asked to authorize it; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the forthcoming Lansdowne 2.0 report identify what decision points will be available to Committee and Council, up to and including the decision to withdraw, that can integrate and respond to the information from the OAG on the viability and risks associated with Lansdowne 2.0.
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byL. Johnson WHEREAS Council passed a motion in 2022 from Councillors Meehan and Cloutier which resolved the following: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT that Council requests the Auditor General consider undertaking a review of the Lansdowne project, based on risks identified throughout the life of project, commencing once staff have progressed further with their planned approach, utilizing an agile audit approach like the current audit of the Zero Emission Buses Program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Auditor General consider including in her review the following elements: budget/estimated costs and associated authorities; funding strategies and associated financial arrangements; and project agreement(s), etc. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Auditor General report back in the new term of Council with any recommendations; and, WHEREAS the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has confirmed that they will be undertaking an agile audit of Lansdowne 2.0 as early as this fall; and, WHEREAS the current timeline for Lansdowne 2.0 approvals has approval of the financial plan and the planning application scheduled to occur before report backs on Lansdowne 2.0 from the OAG can be expected to be delivered; and, WHEREAS the OAG is an independent and professional office whose work could result in meaningful changes being needed to the Lansdowne 2.0 project; and, WHEREAS members of council will not have the benefit of hearing from the OAG on the value for money and risk analysis of the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal before being asked to authorize it; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the forthcoming Lansdowne 2.0 report identify what decision points will be available to Committee and Council, up to and including the decision to withdraw, that can integrate and respond to the information from the OAG on the viability and risks associated with Lansdowne 2.0.
Motion - Councillor S. Menard - Ontario’s Auditor General and Integrity Commissioner to review urban boundary expansion lands to Ottawa
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byR. Brockington WHEREAS Ontario’s Auditor General and Integrity Commissioner have investigated provincially directed greenbelt and urban boundary expansions in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area; and, WHEREAS those investigations concluded that the province’s decisions were inappropriately influenced by the private interests of developer-connected donors to the Progressive Conservative Party; and, WHEREAS the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has recently resigned and unilaterally added 654 hectares of expansion lands to Ottawa’s urban boundary without consultation in November of 2022; and, WHEREAS these lands were evaluated by the municipality to be poor candidates for expansion due to the high cost and various scoring criteria by the municipality; and, WHEREAS these changes increased the 1,281-hectare urban expansion Council approved in May of 2020 by approximately 50 percent; and, WHEREAS that decision results in even more costly urban sprawl in Ottawa that Ottawa ratepayers will have to pay for; and, WHEREAS this decision was widely criticized and opposed by members of Council, including the Mayor, last term; and, WHEREAS local media reporting has since revealed that some of the expansion lands added to Ottawa’s urban boundary by the provincial government had been purchased shortly beforehand by developer-connected donors to the Progressive Conservative Party; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council call on Ontario’s Auditor General and Integrity Commissioner to consider reviewing the provincial government’s decision to add urban boundary expansion lands to Ottawa and for the Province to reverse this costly decision.
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byR. Brockington WHEREAS Ontario’s Auditor General and Integrity Commissioner have investigated provincially directed greenbelt and urban boundary expansions in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area; and, WHEREAS those investigations concluded that the province’s decisions were inappropriately influenced by the private interests of developer-connected donors to the Progressive Conservative Party; and, WHEREAS the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has recently resigned and unilaterally added 654 hectares of expansion lands to Ottawa’s urban boundary without consultation in November of 2022; and, WHEREAS these lands were evaluated by the municipality to be poor candidates for expansion due to the high cost and various scoring criteria by the municipality; and, WHEREAS these changes increased the 1,281-hectare urban expansion Council approved in May of 2020 by approximately 50 percent; and, WHEREAS that decision results in even more costly urban sprawl in Ottawa that Ottawa ratepayers will have to pay for; and, WHEREAS this decision was widely criticized and opposed by members of Council, including the Mayor, last term; and, WHEREAS local media reporting has since revealed that some of the expansion lands added to Ottawa’s urban boundary by the provincial government had been purchased shortly beforehand by developer-connected donors to the Progressive Conservative Party; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council call on Ontario’s Auditor General and Integrity Commissioner to consider reviewing the provincial government’s decision to add urban boundary expansion lands to Ottawa and for the Province to reverse this costly decision.
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Notice of Intent
Notice of Intent from the Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation Submit the Annual Report for Consideration at the City Council Meeting of October 11, 2023.
Notice of Intent from the Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation Submit the Annual Report for Consideration at the City Council Meeting of October 11, 2023.
Motion to Introduce By-laws
Three Readings
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. a. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2357 Ryan Dr. (the "benefitting property") b. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Sculpin Street, avenué Broadcast Avenue and voie Ryan Reynolds Way on Plan 4M-1726 as being exempt from Part Lot Control. c. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (avenue Juanita Avenue). d. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement. e. A by-law of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes. f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2020-340 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the protection of municipal trees and municipal natural areas in the City of Ottawa and trees on private property in the urban area of the City of Ottawa, and to repeal By-laws 2009-200 and 2006-279. g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 2C of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase maximum building heights and add site-specific policies to lands known municipally as 2475 Regina Street. h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2475 Regina Street. i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 555, 591, 595, and 603 March Road. j. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1081 Carling Avenue. k. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 352 Somerset Street West. l. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 230 and 232 Lisgar Street. m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from lands known municipally as 395 Slater Street. n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Queen Street, rue Lyon Street on Plan 3922 as being exempt from Part Lot Control. o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa for the making of an application for approval to expropriate property in the City of Ottawa for the purposes of the Bank Street Renewal Project.
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. a. A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2357 Ryan Dr. (the "benefitting property") b. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Sculpin Street, avenué Broadcast Avenue and voie Ryan Reynolds Way on Plan 4M-1726 as being exempt from Part Lot Control. c. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (avenue Juanita Avenue). d. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement. e. A by-law of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes. f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2020-340 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the protection of municipal trees and municipal natural areas in the City of Ottawa and trees on private property in the urban area of the City of Ottawa, and to repeal By-laws 2009-200 and 2006-279. g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 2C of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase maximum building heights and add site-specific policies to lands known municipally as 2475 Regina Street. h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2475 Regina Street. i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 555, 591, 595, and 603 March Road. j. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1081 Carling Avenue. k. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 352 Somerset Street West. l. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 230 and 232 Lisgar Street. m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from lands known municipally as 395 Slater Street. n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Queen Street, rue Lyon Street on Plan 3922 as being exempt from Part Lot Control. o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa for the making of an application for approval to expropriate property in the City of Ottawa for the purposes of the Bank Street Renewal Project.
Confirmation By-law
Moved by T. Kavanagh Seconded byG. Gower That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 27 September 2023.
Moved by T. Kavanagh Seconded byG. Gower That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 27 September 2023.
Inquiries
Adjournment
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 27 September 2023 be adjourned.
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 27 September 2023 be adjourned.
