November 08 - 10:00

City Council

Call to order and moment of reflection
National Anthem
The National Anthem was performed by Pauline van der Roest. 
Public notices and meeting information
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Roll Call
Mayor's Budget Address
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes of the Council meeting of October 25, 2023
Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings
Other communications received
Regrets
No regrets were filed. 
Motion to Introduce Reports
Moved by T. Kavanagh Seconded byG. Gower That the following reports related to the 2024 Draft Budget Estimates be received and tabled: The report from the Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Corporate Services Department, entitled “2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets”;  The report from the Committee of Adjustment entitled “Committee of Adjustment – 2024 Draft Operating Budget”;  The report from the Ottawa Police Services Board entitled “Ottawa Police Services Board - 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets”;  The report from the Ottawa Public Library Board entitled “Ottawa Public Library: 2024 Draft Budget Estimates”;  The report from the Ottawa Board of Health entitled “2024 Draft Operating     Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health”; and That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the following reports from the Finance and Corporate Services Department, as they provide information supplemental to the 2024 Budget Reports being tabled at this meeting: The report from the Director of Fleet Services, entitled “2024 Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Plans – Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates”;  The report from the Director of Human Resources, entitled “FTE Analysis Report – Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates”; and That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 8, Community Services Committee Report 6, and Planning and Housing Committee Report 17 be received and considered; and  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider Finance and Corporate Services Report 9 due to the time sensitivity of the item contained in the report.
Finance and Corporate Services Department
2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets
Report recommendations:  That City Council: Receive and table the Draft 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets at its meeting of November 8, 2023, for subsequent consideration by Council sitting in Committee of the Whole to be held December 6, 2023; and,  Refer the relevant portions of the 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets to each Standing Committee of Council and the Transit Commission for their consideration and recommendation to Council sitting in Committee of the Whole to be held December 6, 2023.  Received and Tabled
Committee of Adjustment
Committee of Adjustment - 2024 Draft Operating Budget
Report recommendations:  That City Council receive and table the Committee of Adjustment 2024 Draft Operating Budget at its meeting on November 8, 2023, for subsequent consideration by Council in Committee of the whole to be held December 6, 2023.  Received and Tabled
Ottawa Police Services Board
Ottawa Police Service Board - 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets
Report Recommendation: That City Council receive and table the Ottawa Police Service 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets at its meeting on November 8, 2023 for subsequent consideration by Council in Committee of the Whole to be held on December 6, 2023. Received and Tabled
Ottawa Public Library
Ottawa Public Library : 2024 Draft Budget Estimates
Report recommendation:  That City Council receive and table the Draft 2024 Ottawa Public Library Board Operating and Capital Budget on November 8, 2023 and for further consideration by Council in Committee of the Whole on December 6, 2023.  Received and Tabled
Ottawa Board of Health
2024 Draft Operating Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health
Board of Health Recommendation: That City Council receive and table the 2024 Draft Operating Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health at its meeting on November 8, 2023, for subsequent consideration by Council in Committee of the Whole on December 6, 2023. Received and Tabled
Finance and Corporate Services Department
2024 Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Plans - Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates
Report Recommendation:  That Council receive the 2024 Municipal Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Plan, the 2024 Municipal Vehicle and Equipment Growth Plan, and the 2024 Transit Operations Support Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Plan as described in this report as supplemental information to the Draft Budget 2024. 
2023 FTE Analysis Report – Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates
Report Recommendation:  That Council receive the 2023 FTE Analysis Report as supplemental information to the 2024 draft budget. 
Community Services Committee Report 6
Update: Social Assistance Modernization and Employment Services Transformation
File No. ACS2023-CSS-GEN-017 – City-wide Committee Recommendation: That Council receive this report for information.
Councillor S. Plante – Geographically equitable distribution of access to resources and social services
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0120 – City-wide Committee Recommendations: That Council approve the following: The City of Ottawa address homelessness by funding the development of new emergency shelter spaces in all areas of the City of Ottawa; The City of Ottawa take matters of equity and diversity into consideration before investing new funding and making decisions with respect to the relocation of emergency accommodations and shelters.
Councillor M. Carr on behalf of Councillor C. Kitts – Community Garden Action Plan review and update
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0122 – City-wide Committee Recommendations: That Council approve the following: Direct the Recreation, Cultural Facility Services Department and the Community and Social Services Department, in partnership with the Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department and Public Works Department, to conduct a comprehensive review of the Community Garden Action Plan and develop an update to the Plan with formal recommendations on processes, scope, lead, and necessary resources for considering and facilitating community gardens and similar green community-led initiatives on City-owned land; and Direct City staff to present the revised Community Garden Action Plan and recommendations for implementation to Community Services Committee and Council by Q2 2024.
Councillor S. Plante – Lowertown Community Resource Center relocation
File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0121 – City-wide Committee Recommendations: That Council approve the following: That he City of Ottawa consider programming that meets the needs of the surrounding Lowertown East community when deciding on how to manage the operations at 40 Cobourg; and That City staff be directed to consider a lease agreement with the Lowertown Community Resource Center covering the transfer of its food bank to 40 Cobourg so that it can better meet the food insecurity needs of the community; and That City Council agrees to waive the section of the City’s Leasing Policy that requires public notice of surplus real property available for lease should the parties agree to a lease agreement; and That the City be henceforth responsible for the management and operation of the City-owned building.
Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 9
Acquisition Lease - Transitional Housing for Families
ACS2023-PRE-CRO-0029 - Bay (7) Rising from the Finance and Corporate Services Committee Meeting of 7 November 2023. Report Recommendations That City Council: Delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate, and Economic Development to negotiate, enter into, conclude, execute, amend, and implement a Lease Agreement for the facility in accordance with the terms of this report and that conforms to the business parameters outlined in Document 1.  Consider the matter at the City Council meeting on November 8, 2023.
Planning and Housing Committee Report 17
Zoning By-law Amendment – 178, 180, 182 and 200 Isabella Street
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0124 - Capital (17) Committee recommendation: That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 178, 180, 182 and 200 Isabella Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a 19-storey high-rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2. Moved by S. Menard Seconded byG. Gower WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0124 (the “Report”) recommends amending the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law to permit a 19-storey high-rise apartment building at 178, 180, 182 and 200 Isabella Street; and WHEREAS a provision in the Details of Recommended Zoning would effectively create an unnecessary maximum permitted driveway width; and WHEREAS the Application does not require the creation of a maximum permitted driveway width; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council amend Planning and Housing Committee Report 17, Item 1: Zoning By-law Amendment – 178, 180, 182 and 200 Isabella Street by deleting Document 2, Section 2.c.viii) in its entirety and renumbering the remainder of Document 2, Section 2.c. accordingly; and THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there be no further notice pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended.
Zoning By-law Amendment – 222 Baseline Road
File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0116 - River (16) Committee recommendation: That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 222 Baseline Road, as shown in Document 1, from R1GG zone to R4UD[XXXX] zone, to permit a four-storey low-rise apartment dwelling as detailed in Document 2, revised.
Office-to-Residential Conversions
File No. ACS2023-PRE-GEN-0010 - City Wide Committee recommendations), as amended: That Council: Approve that, where a development application for Office-to-Residential Conversion requires both an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBLA), and where the application is supported by Staff, the Official Plan Amendment portion of the Planning Application Fee be waived. Approve the inclusion of an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as shown in Document 1, in the Q1 2024 Omnibus Zoning By-law Amendment Report to provide flexibility for Office-to-Residential Conversions by: carrying forward the performance standards of the existing portion of the building; and providing flexibility on how the amenity space requirement can be provided on site. Receive an update on the Site Plan Control process for Office-to-Residential Conversions with no additions or new storeys, which would benefit from a scoped material and information list and be charged a “Standard Site Plan Control” fee.  Direct the General Manager of Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development to send a letter to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, copying the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Red Tape Reduction, expressing support for the Province to re-examine the exemption requirement for a Record of Site Condition to support Office-to-Residential Conversions, to assist municipalities with meeting their Housing Pledge targets. Receive an update, detailed in this report, on Site Servicing for Office-to-Residential Conversions. Receive an update, detailed in this report, on the financial mechanism reviewed in the context of Office-to-Residential Conversions. Direct staff to implement a Financial Incentive Pilot Program for Office-to-Residential conversions with the following parameters: That Staff be delegated authority, for office to residential conversion projects, to reduce the applicable CIL cap to 8%, allocated from the Ward-specific CIL portion and not City-wide, on the condition that the Building Permit for the project is issued within 6 months from Site Plan Approval (date of issuance of the delegated authority report), with possibility of a singular extension of 3 months;  That the eligible geographic area of the pilot be limited to Ward 14;  That the eligibility of the program require the downtown vacancy rate to be above 10% as reported in the latest Ottawa Office market report by Colliers; and That the pilot be limited to a period of 2 years; after which it must be re-considered by Council. Direct staff to convene a meeting of developers and landowners to further explore the potential impact of additional financial incentives, and report back to Planning and Housing Committee in Q1 2024.
Bulk Consent Agenda
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 8
Zoning By-law Amendment – 4639 Highway 17
ACS2023-PRE-PSX-0001 - West Carleton-March (5) Committee recommendation: That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 4639 Highway 17, as shown in Document 1, to prohibit residential development on the retained farmland, as detailed in Document 2.
Zoning By-law Amendment - 1500 Thomas Argue Road
ACS2023-PRE-PS-0016 - West Carleton-March (5) Committee recommendation: That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1500 Thomas Argue Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit single-detached dwellings and townhouse units in place of the residential hangar lots as set-out in the approved Draft Plan of Subdivision, as detailed in Document 2. Moved by C. Kelly Seconded byG. Darouze WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0016 (the “Report”) recommends amending the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law to permit single detached dwellings and townhouse units in place of the residential hangar lots at 1500 Thomas Argue Road; and WHEREAS an area in the Zoning Key Map in Document 1 of the Report is not identified by an area label; and WHEREAS staff intended to label the unidentified area in the Zoning Key Map as “Area A”; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council amend Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 8, Item 2: Zoning By-law Amendment – 1500 Thomas Argue Road by replacing the Zoning Key Map in Document 1 with the document included as Attachment 1 to this motion (held on file with the City Clerk); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there be no further notice pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.
Subsequent connection to the Faulkner Municipal Drain, Hewitt Branch
ACS2023-IWS-WL-0004 - Rideau-Jock (21)  Committee recommendation: That Council approve the engineer’s report prepared by Robinson Consultants Inc., entitled Engineer’s Report S. 65 – Subsequent Connection to the Faulkner Municipal Drain Hewitt Branch and give consideration to this report in accordance with Section 65(5) of the Drainage Act of Ontario. 
Community Services Committee Report 6
Commemorative Naming Proposal – Mary Tsai Park
File No. ACS2023-RCF-GEN-0010 – Capital (Ward17) Committee Recommendation: That Council approve the proposal to name the preschool park located at 175 Third Avenue, Glebe Community Centre, “Mary Tsai Park”.
Commemorative Naming Proposal – Crain Park
File No. ACS2023-RCF-GEN-0009 – Kitchissippi (Ward15) Committee Recommendation: That Council approve the proposal to name a new park, located at 375 Byron Avenue, “Crain Park”.
Planning and Housing Committee Report 17
Zoning By-law Amendment – 1400 Upper Canada Street
File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0129 - Kanata North (4) Committee recommendation: That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1400 Upper Canada Street, as shown in Document 1, revised to permit a “Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Sales, Rental and Servicing” use up to a maximum gross floor area of 1,000 square metres. Moved by C. Curry Seconded byG. Gower WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0129 (the “Report”) recommends amending the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law to permit a heavy equipment and vehicle sales, rental and servicing use at 1400 Upper Canada Street; and WHEREAS the Report requires a reference to the Details of Recommended Zoning in the recommendations to give effect to the proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law; and WHEREAS the Report’s recommendations unintentionally omit a reference to the Details of Recommended Zoning; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council amend Planning and Housing Committee Report 17, Item 2: Zoning By-law Amendment – 1400 Upper Canada Street by replacing the text of Recommendation 1 with the following:  “1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the Zoning By-law (By-law No. 2008-250) for 1400 Upper Canada Street, as shown in Document 1, as detailed in Document 2.”; and THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there be no further notice pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.
Zoning By-law Amendment - 4338 Innes Road
File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0126 - Orléans South-Navan (19) Committee recommendation: That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 4338 Innes Road, as shown in Document 1, to modify the zoning provisions, to permit an internal reconfiguration of the existing commercial space, which will result in a slight reduction in total retail space on the ground floor. Moved by C. Kitts Seconded byG. Gower WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0126 (the “Report”) recommends amending the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law to permit an internal reconfiguration of the existing commercial space, which will result in a slight reduction in total retail space on the ground floor, at 4338 Innes Road; and WHEREAS the Report requires a reference to the Details of Recommended Zoning in the recommendations to give effect to the proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law; and WHEREAS the Report’s recommendations unintentionally omit a reference to the Details of Recommended Zoning; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council amend Planning and Housing Committee Report 17, Item 3: Zoning By-law Amendment – 4338 Innes Road by replacing the text of Recommendation 1 with the following:  “1.     That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the Zoning By-law (By-law No. 2008-250) for 4338 Innes Road, as shown in Document 1, as detailed in Document 2.”; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there be no further notice pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended.
Zoning By-law Amendment – Part of 3700 Twin Falls Place
File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0127 - South-Findlay Creek (22) Committee recommendation: That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for Part of 3700 Twin Falls Place, as shown in Document 1, to permit an industrial subdivision, as detailed in Document 2.
In Camera Items
Disposition of Items Approved by Committees under Delegated Authority
That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1. 
Motion to Adopt Reports
Moved by T. Kavanagh Seconded byG. Gower That the report from the Director of Fleet Services, entitled “2024 Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Plans – Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates”; the report from the Director of Human Resources entitled “FTE Analysis Report – Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 8, Community Services Committee Report 6, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 9, and the Planning and Housing Committee Report 17 be received and adopted as amended. 
Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given
Councillor Menard - Council Sponsors Group – Climate Change
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byM. Carr WHEREAS a Climate Change Council Sponsors Group was established during the 2018-2022 Term of Council; and WHEREAS the role of the Council Sponsors Group is to provide advice to staff, integrate climate considerations into committee work, and champion implementation of the Climate Change Master Plan; and  WHEREAS at the City Council meeting of April 26, 2023, Council considered the report entitled "Climate Change Master Plan – Annual Status Update" and approved that the Climate Change Council Sponsors Group be re-established for the 2022-2026 Term of Council; and WHEREAS members were not appointed to the Sponsors Group at that time, pending the completion of the Advisory Body Review report, which was considered and approved by Council on July 12, 2023; and  WHEREAS it is anticipated that the Sponsors Group will need to begin meeting late in 2023; and  WHEREAS the general procedural guidance for Council Sponsors’ Groups approved by Council in the Advisory Body Review report provides that the Mayor or designate, and Chair and Vice-Chair of the relevant Standing Committee shall recommend to Council the membership of the Council Sponsors Group following a circulation for expressions of interest from Members of Council by the relevant department in consultation with the Office of the City Clerk. WHEREAS a circulation for expressions of interest was undertaken in anticipation of Members being appointed at the November 8, 2023, Council meeting; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Climate Change Council Sponsors Group be established with up to five Members of Council with representation from the urban area (inner and outer urban), suburban area and rural area, as well as the General Manager Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development, or a designate, and other City staff as required; and  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following Members of Council be appointed to the Climate Change Council Sponsors Group: 1.    Councillor Shawn Menard2.    Councillor Marty Carr3.    Councilor David Hill4.    Councillor Theresa Kavanagh5.    Councillor David Brown
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
G. Gower - Retain the Minor Corridor permissible heights in accordance with the November 2022 Ministry approval of the City’s new Official Plan
Moved by G. Gower Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS upon approval of the City’s new Official Plan in October 2021, Council approved a reduction in the proposed height limit within Minor Corridors to a consistent four-storeys in all Minor Corridors; and WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved the City’s Official Plan in November 2022 with several adjustments including revising Minor Corridor permissible heights as follows: Downtown Minor Corridors, from 4 to 9 storeys Inner Urban Minor Corridors, from 4 to 6 storeys Outer Urban Minor Corridors, from 4 to 6 storeys Suburban Minor Corridors, from 4 to 7 storeys; and WHEREAS the Provincially approved height limits were consistent with staff recommendations at the time Council was considering the new Official Plan; and WHEREAS under Council direction, staff have been rapidly advancing the development of the new Comprehensive Zoning By-Law that implements the approved Official Plan; and WHEREAS reverting back to the 2021 approved height limits would create a delay in the Zoning By-Law development as well as impact applications which were already submitted since the Ministry approval of the Official Plan; and WHEREAS the Council approved Municipal Housing Pledge as well as the City’s application to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund rely on increased opportunities to create housing units throughout the City; and WHEREAS as part implementing the City’s New Official Plan through the development of a new Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, it be believed that a “made-in-Ottawa” solution could lead to higher densities across the City in a more balanced approach than designating four units as of right city-wide; and WHEREAS the Infrastructure Master Plan recommendations will include an Infrastructure Capacity Management Program to ensure adequate capacity in existing local pipe systems to support city-wide intensification proposals; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council request that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing retain the Minor Corridor permissible heights in accordance with the November 2022 Ministry approval of the City’s new Official Plan.
Motion to Introduce By-laws
Three Readings
Moved by T. Kavanagh Seconded byG. Gower That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2023-462    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at avenue Solarium Avenue, Plan 4M-1672, as being exempt from Part Lot Control. 2023-463    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Ed Findlay Street, rue Kiwi Street, rue Rockmelon Street, rue Apricot Street, rue Mango Street, rue Honeydew Street, voie Acai Way, rue Lavender Street, and avenue Ralph Hennessy Avenue, on Plan 4M1728, as being exempt from Part Lot Control. 2023-464    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. 2023-465    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 4338 Innes Road.  2023-466    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 178, 180, 182, and 200 Isabella Street.  2023-467    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 222 Baseline Road.  2023-468    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 3700 Twin Falls Place.  2023-469    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1400 Upper Canada Street.  2023-470    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 56 Capilano Drive.   2023-471    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at chemin Elevation Road, chemin Expansion Road, place Promontory Place, rang Speckled Alder Row, cours Catsfoot Walk, and croissante Beebalm Crescent as being exempt from Part Lot Control. 2023-472    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at bois Trumpeter Grove, avenue Horned Owl Avenue, rue Unison Street, rue Waltz Street, cercle Petunia Circle and croissant Showcase Crescent as being exempt from Part Lot Control.  2023-473    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1500 Thomas Argue Road.  2023-474    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 4637 Highway 17. 
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 November 8, 2023.
Inquiries
Adjournment
Moved by T. Kavanagh Seconded byG. Gower That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of November 8, 2023 be adjourned.