Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public
Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request. Except where otherwise indicated, reports requiring Council consideration will be presented to Council on April 3, 2024 in Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 12. The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on March 4, 2024, and the deadline to register to speak by email is 8:30 am on March 5, 2024.
Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request. Except where otherwise indicated, reports requiring Council consideration will be presented to Council on April 3, 2024 in Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 12. The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on March 4, 2024, and the deadline to register to speak by email is 8:30 am on March 5, 2024.
- Public Notices English - Hybrid Standing Committee.pdf
- Public Notices French - Hybrid Standing Committee.pdf
Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
FCSC Minutes 11 – February 6, 2024
Finance and Corporate Services Department
2023 Statement of Remuneration, Benefits and Expenses Paid to Members of Council and Council Appointees
File No. ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0004 – City-wide Report Recommendation That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee and Council receive this report for information.
File No. ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0004 – City-wide Report Recommendation That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee and Council receive this report for information.
- Report - 2023 Statement of Remuneration, Benefits and Expenses Paid to Members of Council and Council Appointees-AODAv2.pdf
- Document 1 - Remuneration, Benefits and Expenses Paid to Members of Council-AODA.pdf
- Document 2 - Statement of Remuneration and Expenses Paid to Council Appointees-AODA.pdf
- REVISED - Document 2 - Statement of Remuneration and Expenses Paid to Council Appointees-AODA.pdf
Legal Services
Comprehensive Legal Services Report for the Period July 1 to December 31, 2023
File No. ACS2024-OCC-GEN-0001 – City-wide Report Recommendation That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council receive this report for information.
File No. ACS2024-OCC-GEN-0001 – City-wide Report Recommendation That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council receive this report for information.
- Report - FCSC-Comprehensive Legal Services Report Q3-Q4 2023.pdf
- Document 1 - Aggregate Metrics for Q1 to Q4 2023.pdf
- Document 2 - External Legal Costs for Q1 to Q4 2023.pdf
Office of the City Clerk
City representation and delegate attendance at municipal conferences and tradeshows in 2024
File No. ACS2024-OCC-GEN-0004 – City-wide Report Recommendations That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee approve the following: That four Members of Council attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference and Trade Show, to be held June 6 to June 9, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta, in addition to the Mayor and Councillors Tierney and Johnson, who serve on the FCM Board of Directors; That, as the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference is to be held in Ottawa, from August 18 to August 21, 2024, and there will be no travel, accommodation or per diem expenses associated with this conference, any Members of Council wishing to attend are requested to notify the Office of the City Clerk prior to March 18, 2024.
File No. ACS2024-OCC-GEN-0004 – City-wide Report Recommendations That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee approve the following: That four Members of Council attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference and Trade Show, to be held June 6 to June 9, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta, in addition to the Mayor and Councillors Tierney and Johnson, who serve on the FCM Board of Directors; That, as the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference is to be held in Ottawa, from August 18 to August 21, 2024, and there will be no travel, accommodation or per diem expenses associated with this conference, any Members of Council wishing to attend are requested to notify the Office of the City Clerk prior to March 18, 2024.
French Language Services Advisory Committee 2024-2026 Work Plan
File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0020 – City-wide Report Recommendation That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council approve the French Language Services Advisory Committee’s 2024-2026 work plan, as set out in Document 1.
File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0020 – City-wide Report Recommendation That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council approve the French Language Services Advisory Committee’s 2024-2026 work plan, as set out in Document 1.
- Report - FLSAC 2024-2026 Work Plan (EN).pdf
- Report - FLSAC 2024-2026 Work Plan (FR).pdf
- Document 1 - FLSAC 2024-2026 Work Plan (EN).pdf
- Document 1 - FLSAC 2024-2026 Work Plan (FR).pdf
- Document 2 - FLSAC Extract of Draft Minutes (EN).pdf
- Document 2 - FLSAC Extract of Draft Minutes (FR).pdf
Status Update – Finance and Corporate Services Committee Inquiries and Motions for the period ending 23 February, 2024
File No.: ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0022 - City-wide Report Recommendation That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee receive this report for information.
File No.: ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0022 - City-wide Report Recommendation That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee receive this report for information.
- Report - Status Update - Motions and Inquiries.pdf
- Document 1 - Motions and Directions Log - 2022-2026 Term of Council.pdf
Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department
Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan
File No. ACS2024-PRE-EDP-0027 – City-wide Report Recommendations That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend Council: Approve the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan as outlined in this report and supporting documentation; and Reaffirm economic development service delivery partner funding and the continuation of economic development grant programs as outlined in this report and supporting documentation, as required by the Grants and Contributions Policy.
File No. ACS2024-PRE-EDP-0027 – City-wide Report Recommendations That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend Council: Approve the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan as outlined in this report and supporting documentation; and Reaffirm economic development service delivery partner funding and the continuation of economic development grant programs as outlined in this report and supporting documentation, as required by the Grants and Contributions Policy.
- Report - Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan (EN).pdf
- Report - Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan (FR).pdf
- Document 1 - Strategic Priorities and Actions (EN) AODA.pdf
- Document 1 - Strategic Priorities and Actions (FR) AODA.pdf
- Document 2 - Vision Statement and Guiding Principles (EN) AODA.pdf
- Document 2 - Vision Statement and Guiding Principles (FR) AODA.pdf
- Document 3 - Ottawa
- Document 3 - Ottawa
- Document 4 - Economic Development Partners (EN) AODA.pdf
- Document 4 - Economic Development Partners (FR) AODA.pdf
- Document 5 - Economic Development Programs and Initiatives (EN) AODA.pdf
- Document 5 - Economic Development Programs and Initiatives (FR) AODA.pdf
Designate leased spaces as Municipal Capital Facilities
File No. ACS2024-PRE-CRO-0002 – City-wide Report Recommendations That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend Council: Designate six City of Ottawa leased locations, as further described in this report, as a Municipal Capital Facility (MCF), for the purpose of the general administration of the Municipality and other prescribed municipal purposes as permitted under Section 110(6) of the Municipal Act and as defined in Ontario Regulation 603/06, 2001 as amended. Authorize the Acting Director, Corporate Real Estate Office, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to finalize and execute six Municipal Capital Facility Agreements and place the associated by-laws on the agenda of Council for enactment in support of exempting the respective leased locations from realty taxes as further described in this report.
File No. ACS2024-PRE-CRO-0002 – City-wide Report Recommendations That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend Council: Designate six City of Ottawa leased locations, as further described in this report, as a Municipal Capital Facility (MCF), for the purpose of the general administration of the Municipality and other prescribed municipal purposes as permitted under Section 110(6) of the Municipal Act and as defined in Ontario Regulation 603/06, 2001 as amended. Authorize the Acting Director, Corporate Real Estate Office, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to finalize and execute six Municipal Capital Facility Agreements and place the associated by-laws on the agenda of Council for enactment in support of exempting the respective leased locations from realty taxes as further described in this report.
Approval to Expropriate Lands – Earl Grey Drive Extension Project
File No. ACS2024-PRE-CRO-0011 – Kanata North (Ward 4) Report Recommendations That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council enact a by-law, in the form attached in Document 1 hereto authorizing the City to proceed with the expropriation of the property interests described in Schedule A to the draft by-law (the “Propety Interests”) including: Registering plans of expropriation with respect to the Property Interests; Serving notice of expropriation and possession on the owners of the Property Interests; Serving offers of compensation as contemplated in Section 25 of the Expropriations Act; and, Taking possession of the Property Interests. All in accordance with the Expropriations Act.
File No. ACS2024-PRE-CRO-0011 – Kanata North (Ward 4) Report Recommendations That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council enact a by-law, in the form attached in Document 1 hereto authorizing the City to proceed with the expropriation of the property interests described in Schedule A to the draft by-law (the “Propety Interests”) including: Registering plans of expropriation with respect to the Property Interests; Serving notice of expropriation and possession on the owners of the Property Interests; Serving offers of compensation as contemplated in Section 25 of the Expropriations Act; and, Taking possession of the Property Interests. All in accordance with the Expropriations Act.
Approval to Expropriate Lands – Bank Street Rehabilitation Project
File No.: ACS2024-PRE-CRO-0010 - Ward: River (16), Capital (17) Alta Vista (18) Report recommendations That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council enact the By-law attached as Document 1 hereto authorizing the City to proceed with the expropriation of the lands described in Schedule A to the By-law (the “Lands”) including: Registering a plan of expropriation with respect to the Lands; Serving notice of expropriation and possession on the owners of the Lands; Serving offers of compensation as contemplated in Section 25 of the Expropriations Act; and, Taking possession of the Lands. All in accordance with the Expropriations Act.
File No.: ACS2024-PRE-CRO-0010 - Ward: River (16), Capital (17) Alta Vista (18) Report recommendations That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council enact the By-law attached as Document 1 hereto authorizing the City to proceed with the expropriation of the lands described in Schedule A to the By-law (the “Lands”) including: Registering a plan of expropriation with respect to the Lands; Serving notice of expropriation and possession on the owners of the Lands; Serving offers of compensation as contemplated in Section 25 of the Expropriations Act; and, Taking possession of the Lands. All in accordance with the Expropriations Act.
Delegation of Authority – Acquisition and Sale of Land and Property – 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023
File No.: ACS2024-PRE-CRO-0015 - City-wide Report Recommendation That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee receive this report for information.
File No.: ACS2024-PRE-CRO-0015 - City-wide Report Recommendation That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee receive this report for information.
Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department
Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policies
File No. ACS2024-RCF-GEN-0001 – City-wide Report Recommendations That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council: Approve the updated Sponsorship Policy and the Advertising Using City Assets and Programs Policy as detailed in Documents 1 and 2; and Delegate authority to the General Manager, Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services: The authority to approve sponsorship naming rights, with ward councillor concurrence, for ancillary spaces and small local amenities; and The authority to approve minor administrative amendments to the policies to improve clarity and usefulness, adapt to changing digital media technology and practices, and evolving industry and government regulations; and Delegate the authority to all General Managers to approve sponsorships or advertising within their respective Departments, and to conclude and execute associated agreements of up to 10 years in term where the value of the sponsorship or advertising does not exceed $250,000.00 per year, provided that the sponsorship or advertising and the associated agreement complies with the requirements of the City’s Sponsorship and Advertising policies; and Approve that Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department initiate a new phase of solicitation for billboard advertising on City property in accordance with established procedures and by-laws and be authorized to initiate future solicitations on a periodic basis to increase advertising revenues.
File No. ACS2024-RCF-GEN-0001 – City-wide Report Recommendations That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council: Approve the updated Sponsorship Policy and the Advertising Using City Assets and Programs Policy as detailed in Documents 1 and 2; and Delegate authority to the General Manager, Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services: The authority to approve sponsorship naming rights, with ward councillor concurrence, for ancillary spaces and small local amenities; and The authority to approve minor administrative amendments to the policies to improve clarity and usefulness, adapt to changing digital media technology and practices, and evolving industry and government regulations; and Delegate the authority to all General Managers to approve sponsorships or advertising within their respective Departments, and to conclude and execute associated agreements of up to 10 years in term where the value of the sponsorship or advertising does not exceed $250,000.00 per year, provided that the sponsorship or advertising and the associated agreement complies with the requirements of the City’s Sponsorship and Advertising policies; and Approve that Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department initiate a new phase of solicitation for billboard advertising on City property in accordance with established procedures and by-laws and be authorized to initiate future solicitations on a periodic basis to increase advertising revenues.
- Report - Sponsorship and Advertising Policies_Report to Council (EN).pdf
- Report - Sponsorship and Advertising Policies_Report to Council (FR) .pdf
- Document 1 - Sponsorship Policy_ EN_FINAL-AODA.pdf
- Document 2 - Advertising Policy_EN_FINAL-AODA.pdf
Councillors’ Items
Kanata North Nuisance Mosquito Control Program (Councillor Curry)
File No. ACS2024-OCC-GEN-0002 – Kanata North (Ward 4) Report Recommendations That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council: Receive the results of the community-wide vote on the proposed continuation of the Kanata North Nuisance Mosquito Control Program and related area-specific levy; and Approve the continuation of the Kanata North Mosquito Nuisance Program special levy from 2024 through 2027 for the area identified in Document 1; Direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary by-laws forCouncil’s enactment; Direct the Chief Financial Officer to administer the special levy for the annual amounts identified in Document 2, from 2024 through 2027 for the area identified in Document 1; and Delegate the authority to the General Manager of Public Works, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the Ward Councillor, to award, finalize, execute and manage the contract to GDG Environment. That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee direct that the report be submitted to Council for consideration at its meeting of March 6, 2024.
File No. ACS2024-OCC-GEN-0002 – Kanata North (Ward 4) Report Recommendations That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council: Receive the results of the community-wide vote on the proposed continuation of the Kanata North Nuisance Mosquito Control Program and related area-specific levy; and Approve the continuation of the Kanata North Mosquito Nuisance Program special levy from 2024 through 2027 for the area identified in Document 1; Direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary by-laws forCouncil’s enactment; Direct the Chief Financial Officer to administer the special levy for the annual amounts identified in Document 2, from 2024 through 2027 for the area identified in Document 1; and Delegate the authority to the General Manager of Public Works, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the Ward Councillor, to award, finalize, execute and manage the contract to GDG Environment. That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee direct that the report be submitted to Council for consideration at its meeting of March 6, 2024.
In Camera Items
Information Previously Distributed
Update - Acquisition Lease - Transitional Housing for Families
File No.: ACS2024-PRE-CRO-0012
File No.: ACS2024-PRE-CRO-0012
Motions of Which Notice has been Previously Given
Motion – Havenlea Gateway Feature
ACS2024-OCC-GEN-0005 - Barrhaven East (Ward 24) Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts (on behalf of Councillor W. Lo) WHEREAS a gateway feature was constructed at the southwest corner Crestway Drive and Prince of Wales Drive as part of a subdivision agreement registered on 17 January 2002 as OC35390 (and amended by an agreement registered on 24 January 2003 as OC163052 and by an agreement registered on 22 March 2004 as OC311288); and WHEREAS the gateway feature and the associated parcel of land were not conveyed to the City as part of the subdivision process; and WHEREAS the City completed its report on the Design Guidelines for New Development Application Gateway Features in 2008; and WHEREAS through the Design Guidelines for New Development Application Gateway Features, the City has since developed a maintenance fund to cover all costs associated with the maintenance and upkeep of gateway features for 20 years, with the base amount being $25,500 in 2014 value; and WHEREAS as a result of retaining ownership of the land parcel, the applicant has accrued an outstanding tax balance of approximately $27,000, which would not have been incurred if the gateway feature and parcel was transferred to the City upon completion of construction; and WHEREAS the applicant has agreed to pay the outstanding tax balance and an additional $10,000 contribution to the gateway feature maintenance fund, for a total of approximately $37,000; and WHEREAS the applicant has agreed to address all deficiencies outlined by asset management prior to the transfer of the gateway feature and land; and WHEREAS the $10,000 is sufficient for the removal of the feature at the end its service life, which is in approximately 30 years; and WHEREAS the applicant has agreed to pay the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) associated with the land transfer. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as a modification of the subdivision approval, Council direct staff to assume the gateway feature and its associated parcel, being Parts 1 to 3 on Plan 4R-20761, for a nominal value of $1 from 1213225 Ontario Ltd. and Tamarack Developments Corporation, subject to the complete payment of all taxes owing, the contribution of $10,000 to the gateway feature maintenance fund, and addressing all deficiencies outlined by asset management. A new account shall be set up to deposit the $10,000 maintenance contribution.
ACS2024-OCC-GEN-0005 - Barrhaven East (Ward 24) Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts (on behalf of Councillor W. Lo) WHEREAS a gateway feature was constructed at the southwest corner Crestway Drive and Prince of Wales Drive as part of a subdivision agreement registered on 17 January 2002 as OC35390 (and amended by an agreement registered on 24 January 2003 as OC163052 and by an agreement registered on 22 March 2004 as OC311288); and WHEREAS the gateway feature and the associated parcel of land were not conveyed to the City as part of the subdivision process; and WHEREAS the City completed its report on the Design Guidelines for New Development Application Gateway Features in 2008; and WHEREAS through the Design Guidelines for New Development Application Gateway Features, the City has since developed a maintenance fund to cover all costs associated with the maintenance and upkeep of gateway features for 20 years, with the base amount being $25,500 in 2014 value; and WHEREAS as a result of retaining ownership of the land parcel, the applicant has accrued an outstanding tax balance of approximately $27,000, which would not have been incurred if the gateway feature and parcel was transferred to the City upon completion of construction; and WHEREAS the applicant has agreed to pay the outstanding tax balance and an additional $10,000 contribution to the gateway feature maintenance fund, for a total of approximately $37,000; and WHEREAS the applicant has agreed to address all deficiencies outlined by asset management prior to the transfer of the gateway feature and land; and WHEREAS the $10,000 is sufficient for the removal of the feature at the end its service life, which is in approximately 30 years; and WHEREAS the applicant has agreed to pay the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) associated with the land transfer. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as a modification of the subdivision approval, Council direct staff to assume the gateway feature and its associated parcel, being Parts 1 to 3 on Plan 4R-20761, for a nominal value of $1 from 1213225 Ontario Ltd. and Tamarack Developments Corporation, subject to the complete payment of all taxes owing, the contribution of $10,000 to the gateway feature maintenance fund, and addressing all deficiencies outlined by asset management. A new account shall be set up to deposit the $10,000 maintenance contribution.
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
