Ottawa City Council

Minutes

Meeting #:

48

Date:

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Time:

10:00 A.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Location:

Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, and by electronic participation

Present:

• Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, 
• Councillor Matt Luloff, 
• Councillor Laura Dudas, 
• Councillor David Hill, 
• Councillor Cathy Curry, 
• Councillor Clarke Kelly, 
• Councillor Glen Gower, 
• Councillor Theresa Kavanagh, 
• Councillor Laine Johnson, 
• Councillor Sean Devine, 
• Councillor Jessica Bradley, 
• Councillor Tim Tierney, 
• Councillor Stéphanie Plante, 
• Councillor Rawlson King, 
• Councillor Ariel Troster, 
• Councillor Jeff Leiper, 
• Councillor Riley Brockington, 
• Councillor Shawn Menard, 
• Councillor Marty Carr, 
• Councillor Catherine Kitts, 
• Councillor George Darouze, 
• Councillor David Brown, 
• Councillor Steve Desroches, 
• Councillor Allan Hubley, 
• and Councillor Wilson Lo 

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1.

Call to order and moment of reflection

The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on Wednesday, 11 December 2024 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Mayor, Mark Sutcliffe, presided over the meeting from Council Chambers with some Members attending in person and the remaining Members participating remotely by Zoom.

Mayor Sutcliffe led Council in a moment of reflection. 

2.

Public notices and meeting information

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; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

This draft Minutes document contains a summary of the disposition of items and actions taken at the meeting.  This document does not include all of the text that will be included in the final Minutes, such as the record of written submissions. Recorded votes and dissents contained in this draft Minutes document are draft until the Minutes of the meeting are confirmed by the Committee.  The final draft Minutes will be published with the agenda for the next regular Council meeting and, once confirmed, will replace this document.

3.

National Anthem

Councillor G. Darouze

4.

Roll Call

All Members of Council were present.

5.

Confirmation of Minutes

5.1

Minutes of the Council meeting of 27 November 2024

6.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

6.1

D. Hill - Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets – Community Services Committee

I, Councillor David Hill, declare a potential, deemed indirect pecuniary interest on the following portions of the Community Services Committee (CSC) 2025 Draft Operating Budget:

Community Services Department, Children’s Services Operating Resource Requirement, “Wage Enhancement” and “Canada Wide Early Learning” line items (Page 10 of the CSC Budget Book), as my wife is employed by an organization that will receive funding from, or would be eligible to receive funding from, these budget line items; and

Recreation, Cultural and Facilities Services, Complexes, Aquatics and Specialized Services Operating Budget and User Fees (pages 32-35 of the CSC Budget Book), as my daughter is employed as a lifeguard in the service that receives funding from this area of the budget. 

6.2

R. King - Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets – Community Services Committee

I, Councillor Rawlson King, declare a potential, deemed indirect pecuniary interest on the following portions of the Community Services Committee (CSC) 2025 Draft Operating Budget:

Community Services Department, Community Safety, Well-Being, Policy and Analytics Operating Resource Requirement, “Material & Services” line item (Page 5 of the CSC Budget Book), as my spouse is on the Board of Governors of Carleton University, and the City is completing a project on shelter data with Carleton University.

6.3

M. Luloff - 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets – Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee

I, Councillor Matthew Luloff, declare a potential, deemed pecuniary interest on the following portions of the 2025 Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Draft Operating Budget:

•    Emergency and Protective Services, Fire Services Operating Resource Requirement, Communications (Page 7 of the EPPS Budget Book).

as my spouse is employed by Versaterm Public Safety, a software firm that provides services to Ottawa Fire Services and would receive funding from, or would potentially receive funding from, these budget line items.

6.4

L. Johnson - Zoning By-law Amendment – 178 Nepean Street and 219 and 223 Bank Street

I, Councillor Laine Johnson, declare a potential, deemed indirect pecuniary interest on the following items on the Ottawa City Council Agenda of December 11, 2024

30.5 Zoning By-law Amendment – 178 Nepean Street and 219 and 223 Bank Street

31.1 Application for Alteration and new construction at 219-223 Bank Street and 178 Nepean Street, properties designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Centretown Heritage Conservation District

As my spouse has a financial relationship with the owners of the properties

6.5

L. Johnson - Application to alter 219-223 Bank Street and 178 Nepean Street, properties designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Centretown Heritage Conservation District

I, Councillor Laine Johnson, declare a potential, deemed indirect pecuniary interest on the following items on the Ottawa City Council Agenda of December 11, 2024

30.5 Zoning By-law Amendment – 178 Nepean Street and 219 and 223 Bank Street

31.1 Application for Alteration and new construction at 219-223 Bank Street and 178 Nepean Street, properties designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Centretown Heritage Conservation District

As my spouse has a financial relationship with the owners of the properties

7.

Communications

7.1

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications

The communications from AMO were received.

7.2

Responses to Inquiries

7.2.1

OCC-2024-14 - Ottawa Bicentennial Celebration

7.3

Petitions

• Petition received containing the signatures of 61 people requesting that Ottawa City Council reject the proposal to build a 5-unit apartment complex at 121 Brae Crescent. (Planning and Housing Committee Report 39, Agenda item 30.2).

8.

Regrets

No regrets were filed. 

9.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by A. Hubley
  Seconded by R. King

  BE IT RESOLVED that the following reports be received and considered: 

  1. The report from the Finance and Corporate Services Department titled, “Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets”; 
  2. The report from the Ottawa Police Service Board entitled “Ottawa Police Service Board – 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets”; 
  3. The report from the Ottawa Public Library entitled “Ottawa Public Library – 2025 Draft Budget Estimates”; 
  4. The report from the Ottawa Board of Health entitled “2025 Draft Operating Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health”; 
  5. The report from the Committee of Adjustment titled, “Committee of Adjustment – 2025 Draft Operating Budget”; 
  6. Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 19; 
  7. Audit Committee Report 9; 
  8. Built Heritage Committee Report 20;
  9. Community Services Committee Report 13;
  10. Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 15;
  11. Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 14;
  12. Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 20;
  13. Planning and Housing Committee Reports 38A and 39; 
  14. Transit Commission Report 16; 
  15. Transportation Committee Report 16; and
  16. The report from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update – Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending December 6, 2024”.

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the report from Built Heritage Committee Report 20 entitled “Application for demolition at 79 Guigues Avenue, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Lowertown West Heritage Conservation District”, due to the time sensitivity of the item contained in the report;

  Carried

10.

Motion to Resolve into Committee of the Whole

• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by A. Hubley
  Seconded by R. King

  That City Council resolve to move into Committee of the Whole pursuant to Sections 52 and 53 of the Procedure By-law.

  Carried

11.

Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2025 Budgets

• Motion No. 2024 - 48-RM
  Moved by A. Hubley
  Seconded by R. King

  BE IT RESOLVED that City Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, receive and consider the Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets as recommended by the Committee of Adjustment, the Ottawa Police Services Board, the Ottawa Public Library Board, the Ottawa Board of Health and by the Standing Committees and Transit Commission, and the Draft 2025 Rate-Supported Operating and Capital Budget as recommended by the Environment and Climate Change Committee, as listed in the Council Agenda and incorporating all amended budget books and pages; and  
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the following budgets:

  Part 1 - Board Budgets

  1.    The 2025 Draft Operating Budget for the Committee of Adjustment; 

  Carried
• 2.    The 2025 Ottawa Police Service Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as recommended by the Ottawa Police Services Board;

  For (18)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Tierney, R. Brockington, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, S. Devine, J. Bradley, S. Plante, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe
  Against (5)	T. Kavanagh, R. King, J. Leiper, S. Menard, and L. Johnson

  Carried (18 to 5)

  The item was Carried on a vote of 18 Yeas and 5 Nays.

  
  
• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by G. Gower

  WHEREAS, on November 13, 2024, Council received and tabled the 2025 Draft Capital and Operating Budget (ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0017) and associated Committee budget books; and 

  WHEREAS at its meeting on November 20, 2024, Planning and Housing Committee (PHC) considered its portion of the 2025 Draft Budget; and

  WHEREAS subsequent to the PHC meeting on November 20, 2024, corrections were identified by Finance and Corporate Services staff; and

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive and consider the revised Planning and Housing Committee Draft 2025 Budget documents, amended as follows: 

  1. The removal of the user fee “Site Plan - Street townhouse, not previously approved through the subdivision process” from page 14; and
  2. Add a missing user fee called “Legal Non-Conforming Rights” at page 16 at a 2025 rate of $769.00, as detailed in the budget books revised on November 25, 2024; and
  3. Amend page 6, as detailed in the budget books revised on December 10, 2024, and as follows:
     1. Minor Alterations (that require Built Heritage Committee/Council approval) to a 2025 rate of $2,700.00;
     2. Major Alterations (that require Built Heritage Committee/Council approval) to a 2025 rate of $9,737.00;
     3. Demolition – Part IV/Grade 1/Contributing to a 2025 rate of $15,102.00;
     4. Demolition - Grade 2/Non-Contributing/HCD Plan Supported to a 2025 rate of $3,181.00;
     5. New Construction on Designated Property: Small Scale to a 2025 rate of $3,777.00;
     6. New Construction on Designated Property: Medium Scale to a 2025 rate of $6,161.00;
     7. New Construction on Designated Property: Large Scale to a 2025 rate of $9,737.00.
  Carried
• Part 2 – City Budgets as recommended by the Standing Committees

  5.    The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) portion of the 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows:  

  A.    ARAC Draft Operating Budget; and

  B.    ARAC Draft Capital Budget, as amended by the following (Motion ARAC-2024-19-02):

  
  i.    That Ashton Station Road from Franktown Rd to 1 km south of Beckwith 9th Line Rd be added to the list of projects identified as being “below budget cut-off line” for budget line item 911289 24-26 Rural Road Upgrades; and
  ii.    That the Manager, Right-of-Way, Heritage and Urban Design, in consultation with other staff as required, be directed to seek to negotiate a Boundary Road Agreement or Boundary Road Capital Renewal Agreement and Project Scope with the Township of Beckwith to address cost-sharing and liabilities with respect to the re-surfacing of Ashton Station Road from Franktown Road to approximately 1 km south of Beckwith 9th Line Road.

  6.    The Audit Committee portion of the 2025 Draft Operating Budget.

  Carried
• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx

  7.    The Community Services Committee (CSC) portion of the 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets:

  1. Community Services Department, Community Safety, Well-Being, Policy and Analytics Operating Resource Requirement, “Material & Services” line item (Page 5 of the CSC Budget Book)
  2. Community Services Department, Children’s Services Operating Resource Requirement, “Wage Enhancement” and “Canada Wide Early Learning” line items (Page 10 of the CSC Budget Book),
  3. Recreation, Cultural and Facilities Services, Complexes, Aquatics and Specialized Services Operating Budget and User Fees (pages 32-35 of the CSC Budget Book); 
  4. Remaining CSC Draft Operating Budget;
  5. Community CSC Draft Capital Budget.
  Carried

  Councillor R. King, had a Declaration of interest on 7A.
  Councillor R. King did not participate in discussion or vote on item 7A.

  Councillor D. Hill had a Declaration of interest on 7B and 7C.

  Councillor D. Hill did not participate in discussion or vote on item 7B and 7C

   

  Item 7 of the Roadmap Motion was Carried with Councillor J. Leiper dissenting on items 7B - 7E.

  
  
• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by L. Dudas
  Seconded by M. Carr

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through improved amenities and services; and

  WHEREAS food insecurity remains a pressing issue in Ottawa, and the need for enhanced park amenities continues to grow; and

  WHEREAS the Park Amenities Upgrade Fund is intended to fund much-needed improvements to municipal parks to better meet present and evolving recreation needs; and

  WHEREAS the City’s updated hedging pricing and current economic analysis of the fuel hedging program projects in savings for 2025, providing an opportunity to reinvest in community priorities;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

  1. City Council allocate $150,000 to the Park Amenities Upgrade Fund, with the delegation of authority to staff to allocate these funds based on identified needs and project readiness, enabling implementation in 2025.
  2. City Council allocate $200,000 of the savings to support food security initiatives. These funds will provide one-time funding to enhance the capacity of food-serving organizations to address the growing demand for their services, as outlined in the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and Poverty Reduction Strategy.

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the funding source for these allocations be the $350,000 in projected savings from the City’s fuel hedging program reflecting updated hedging pricing and current economic analysis for 2025.

  Carried
• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by T. Kavanagh

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through improved amenities and services; and

  WHEREAS access to clean and well-maintained public washrooms is essential for supporting vibrant, inclusive, and accessible public spaces; and

  WHEREAS the City’s updated hedging pricing and current economic analysis of the fuel hedging program projects has found savings for 2025, providing an opportunity to reinvest in community priorities;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council allocate $50,000 of the identified savings to enhance public washroom facilities. These funds will be used to:
  a.    Install additional portable washrooms as needed;
  b.    Increase cleaning frequency; and
  c.    Extend operating hours for existing public washrooms.

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the funding source for this allocation be the $50,000 in projected savings from the City’s fuel hedging program reflecting updated hedging pricing and current economic analysis for 2025.

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff report back in time for Budget 2026 identifying additional opportunities and funding requirements for the expansion of service hours for bathrooms in recreation facilities across the City, including models to allow for service during unstaffed hours.

  Carried
• 8.    The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee (EPPS) portion of the 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows:

  1. Emergency and Protective Services, Fire Services Operating Resource Requirement, Communications (Page 7 of the EPPS Budget Book).
  2. Remaining EPPS Draft Operating Budget;
  3. EPPS Draft Capital Budget.
  Carried

  Councillor M. Luloff, had a Declaration of interest on 8A.
  Councillor M. Luloff did not participate in discussion or vote on item 8A.

  
  
• 9.    The Planning and Housing Committee (PHC) portion of the 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows:

  1. PHC Draft Operating Budget.
  2. PHC Draft Capital Budget; 
  3. That Council approve (Motion No. PHC 2024-38-03):
     1. that the Mayor write to the Minister for Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Premier of Ontario to request that multi-residential property acquisitions by a non-profit housing provider be deemed exempt from payment of the Land Transfer Tax; and
     2. that the Mayor include in this request that municipalities purchasing lands on behalf of a non-profit housing provider for the purposes of either affordable residential construction or housing loss prevention also be deemed exempt from payment of the Land Transfer Tax.
  Carried

  Carried with Councillor G. Darouze dissenting on 9A and Councillor S. Menard dissenting on 9B. 

  
  
• The Transit Commission portion of the 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets as follows:  

  A.    That Council consider the following motions referred by the Transit Commission:

  i.    Motion TTC 2024-16-08 re: Urban Transit Area
  ii.    Motion TTC 2024-16-10 re: Youth Fares
  iii.    Motion TTC 2024-16-04 re: Seniors Fares

  B.    The Transit Commission draft Operating Budget, as amended by Motion TTC 2024-16-02) to: 

  1. Maintain the Free Transit for Seniors program on conventional buses and trains on Wednesdays to enhance affordability and promote transit usage among seniors;
  2. Adjust the senior fare discount to 42% off the price of an adult monthly pass (at a cost of $78.50 compared to $135.00), effective January 1, 2025 to provide additional financial relief to seniors;
  3. Direct staff to fund this budget pressure through an offsetting reduction of $820,000 to the draft 2025 contribution to the Transit Capital reserve, budgeted at $63.5 million;
  4. Direct staff to enhance outreach and support to ensure eligible low-income seniors are aware of and can easily access the EquiPass program.
     
• C.    Transit Commission Draft Capital Budget. 
  D.    That Council approve that (per Motion TTC 2024-16-03) 

  1. Staff be directed to enter into negotiations and consultations with the four affected post-secondary institutions’ administration and students, prior to the 2025 Fall Academic Term, to achieve the budgeted revenue targets as approved by Council on December 11, 2024;
  2. Staff report back to Transit Commission with results stemming from those negotiations and consultations by the end of Q2 2025; and
  3. Staff be authorized to include any other post-secondary institutions in these negotiations, should those institutions be interested in joining the U-Pass program.

  E.    That Council direct (per Motion TTC 2024-16-06):

  1. That staff in collaboration with city elected officials, to explore and work in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and local school boards on the feasibility of the development of the equivalent to a U-Pass for students under 18 years of age; and
  2. That if such a pass is developed, staff, in collaboration with city elected officials, liaise with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Ontario Public Transit Association (OPTA) and any interested Ontario municipalities to explore opportunities to expand this endeavour province-wide. 

  F.    That Council direct staff to bring a report to the Commission by Q2 2025, illustrating a plan to increase revenues associated with rentals, retail leases, advertising and sponsorships by 10% in 2025 and another 10% in 2026 (per Motion TTC 2024-16-07).

  Carried (18 to 7)
• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by T. Tierney
  Seconded by J. Leiper

  WHEREAS Ottawa's public transit system is a vital service that supports economic growth, mobility, equity, affordability, and sustainability for seniors, students, and the general population; and

  WHEREAS fare adjustments in the 2025 Draft Budget must balance affordability for vulnerable groups with the financial sustainability of the transit system; and

  WHEREAS collaboration with stakeholders, such as the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA), the Consortium de transport scolaire d’Ottawa (CTSO), postsecondary institutions and student associations, is essential to develop equitable and sustainable transit solutions;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council:

  1. Maintain the Free Transit for Seniors program on conventional buses and trains on Wednesdays and Sundays, at a cost of $414,000, to promote affordability and increase transit usage among seniors
  2. Approve that the Senior monthly pass fare remain $49 in January 2025 and be adjusted to $58.25 effective February 1, 2025, the same level as the Equipass, at a cost to the budget of $1.105M

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council approve the following as a replacement to Transit Commission Recommendation 4:

  1. Approve a 5% increase to the Youth monthly pass, from $99.25 to $104 per month, effective January 1, 2025
  2. Delay the plan to eliminate the Youth monthly pass, which would impact OSTA, until September 1, 2025, aligning with the start of the school year in order to reduce immediate financial impact on school boards and allow for a smoother transition for students, at a cost to the budget of $3.34 million
  3. Direct staff to collaborate with OSTA and stakeholders to advocate for a sustainable model for student transit funding from the Province, ensuring equitable and affordable solutions for youth transit users that reflects the true cost to the City of transporting students, and therefore the subsidization of provincially-funded budgets
  4. That Council direct staff in collaboration with city elected officials, to explore provincial funding and work in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and local school boards on the potential feasibility of the development of a U-Pass for students under 18 years of age
  5. That if such a pass is developed, staff, in collaboration with city elected officials, liaise with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario Public Transit Association and any interested Ontario municipalities to explore opportunities to expand this
  6. Advocate with the Province to reduce the 2-kilometre eligibility criteria to qualify for a OSTA or CTSO-funded monthly pass; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council approve the following as a replacement to Transit Commission Recommendation 3:

  1. Delay the increase of 5% to the U-Pass until September 1, 2025, aligning with the start of the postsecondary institutions’ fall semester, contingent upon the completion of consultations with postsecondary institutions and student associations, at a cost to the budget of $1.05 million
  2. Direct OC Transpo staff to negotiate and conclude new U-Pass agreements with postsecondary institutions and student associations consistent with the above and taking into consideration the following:
     • o    Review fee adjustments and their impacts
       o    Collaborate on aligning U-Pass fees with the City’s transit budget requirements
       o    Report back with findings and recommendations by Q2 2025
  3.  Authorize staff to include any other postsecondary institutions in these negotiations, should those institutions be interested in joining the U-Pass program.

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff offset these measures, at a total cost to the budget of $5.909 million, as follows:

  1. Reduce the Draft 2025 Capital budget for Project 911707 Customer Services Technology System 2025 by $1.435M, reduce Project 911715 Scheduling and Control Systems 2025 by $2.124M and reallocate to the Draft 2026 project forecast respectively, returning $3.435M to the Transit Capital Reserve;
  2. Reduce the draft 2025 contribution to the Transit Capital Reserve (budgeted at $63.5 million) by $4.409M, maintaining a balanced contribution to Capital from Operating with a contribution from the Transit Capital Reserve to the Draft 2025 Transit Capital Program;
  3. Reallocate $1.5 million in expected savings from the City’s fuel hedging program reflecting updated hedging pricing and current economic analysis; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff undertake a comprehensive review of the City’s transit fare structure, including but not limited to the following:
  1.    Fare Calculation Methodology:

  1. 1. Analyze how current fares, including discounted fare categories such as the U-Pass, EquiPass, and senior/student fares, are calculated
     2. Assess principles guiding fare increases, including inflationary adjustments, cost recovery targets, and ridership trends
  2. Comparative Analysis:
     1. Compare Ottawa’s transit fares across all fare categories with those of other Ontario municipalities, including Toronto, Hamilton and Mississauga, as well as smaller municipalities
     2. Highlight key differences in fare policies, including discounts, subsidies, and service levels
  3. Financial Risk Assessment:
     1. Evaluate the potential impacts of fare adjustments on the City's transit budget
     2. Identify risks associated with fare freezes, capped increases, or significant adjustments, including implications for revenue stability, service sustainability, and ridership retention; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff report back with findings and recommendations in parallel with the Transit Long Range Financial Plan and the updated Transportation Master Plan to inform future decisions on transit fare strategies that balance affordability, equity and financial sustainability.

   

  Carried
• The Transit budget was Carried as amended on a vote of 18 yeas to 7 nays, with Councillor J. Leiper dissenting on 10C. 

  As the Tierney/Leiper Motion (OCC Motion 2024-48-xx) was Carried, Sections 10A and 10B (i, ii, iii, and iv),10D and 10E redundant.

  For (18)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Kavanagh, T. Tierney, J. Leiper, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, J. Bradley, S. Plante, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, and M. Sutcliffe
  Against (7)	R. King, R. Brockington, S. Menard, L. Johnson, S. Devine, A. Troster, and W. Lo

  Carried (18 to 7)
• 11.    The Transportation Committee portion of the 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows:

  1. Transportation Committee Draft Operating Budget; and
  2. Transportation Committee Draft Capital Budget
  Carried
• 12.    The Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC) portion of the 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows:
  A.    The ECCC (Tax-supported) Draft Operating Budget;
  B.    The ECCC (Tax-supported) Draft Capital Budget;
  C.    The Rate-supported Operating Budget; and
  D.    The Rate-supported Capital Budget.

  Carried

  Carried with Councillors M. Luloff, G. Darouze, D. Brown, C. Kitts and C. Kelly dissenting on 12D. 

  
  
• 13.    The Finance and Corporate Services Committee (FCSC) portion of the 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows:

  1. FCSC Draft Operating Budget; and
  2. FCSC Draft Capital Budget

  Part 3 – Delegation of Authority for Implementation

  14.    Approve that the Chief Financial Officer be delegated the authority to make the necessary adjustments to the 2025 Draft Operating Budget and to make any necessary authority and debt financing adjustments to the 2025 Draft Capital Budget to reflect the adopted budget and any approved amendments; and

  15.    Approve that the City Manager or her delegate be authorized to make applications for any subsidies or grants on the City’s behalf, and that the City Clerk be delegated the authority to amend any by-laws and approve and execute any necessary agreements to implement the decisions of Council.

  Carried
• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx

  DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor D. Hill) 
  That staff be directed to explore opportunities to partner with private stakeholders, the Province and the federal government to expand shelter spaces in Ottawa for women veterans in need and their families based on the Veterans House model and conditional on securing funding support from higher levels of government.
• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by D. Brown
  Seconded by M. Luloff

  That staff be directed to identify up to $10 million within the Road Safety Action Program funded through the Automated Speed Enforcement and the Red Light Camera revenue and direct this funding in 2026 to the warranted traffic control devices program to further reduce the current backlog of warranted intersections in need of funding.

  Pursuant to Section 33 (10) of the Procedure By-law (2022-410), Councillor Brown's Direction to staff was treated as a Motion. 

  
  
• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by C. Kitts

  That the Brown/Luloff Motion (OCC Motion 2024-48-xx) be referred to the Transportation Committee. 

  For (14)	G. Gower, T. Kavanagh, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, C. Kitts, S. Menard, D. Hill, S. Devine, J. Bradley, A. Troster, M. Carr, S. Desroches, and W. Lo
  Against (11)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, T. Tierney, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, C. Curry, C. Kelly, L. Johnson, S. Plante, D. Brown, and M. Sutcliffe

  Carried (14 to 11)
• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by M. Carr
  Seconded by M. Sutcliffe

  That staff be directed to complete a review and business case on the viability of an accessible online voluntary contribution program that allows residents, businesses, and other entities to provide contributions to City services and programs in a manner that aligns with the City’s approved policies respecting voluntary donations for community benefits. That staff bring this analysis back to Committee and Council for consideration by Q3 2025. 

  Carried

  Pursuant to Section 33 (10) of the Procedure By-law (2022-410), Councillor Carr's Direction to staff was treated as a Motion. 

  
  
• DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor S. Plante) 

  That staff be directed to develop a plan and timeline that includes the required additional funding within the Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP) Program - funded through the Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera revenues - to install the outstanding 51 warranted PXOs by 2030, and report back to Transportation Committee and Council by Q4 of 2025, in advance of the 2026 Budget.   
• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by C. Kitts

  That the Direction to Staff from Councillor S. Plante be referred to the Transportation Committee. 

  Carried
• Direction to staff (Councillor S. Menard)
  That, as part of Staffs planned 2026 Budget workplan and continued implementation of budget enhancements including enhanced public consultation and public engagement, staff be directed to report back in Q1 of 2025 with an outline of the 2026 Public Consultation process including options for:

  1. Councillor-lead spring budget public consultation sessions or other means as determined by the individual Councillor; and 
  2. Engaging residents earlier on the development of the City budget in consultation with members of council for the next city budget.
• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx

  DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor S. Menard) 

  That staff, as part of their ongoing work with the Transit LRFP Working Group, consider the feasibility of developing an Ottawa-specific transit fare elasticity metrics within existing resources, using Ottawa-specific data that could be used as part of determining future fares and report back by the 2027 Draft Budget tabling. 
• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by G. Gower
  Seconded by T. Tierney

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has identified a significant structural deficit in transit funding, with a projected $8-billion funding shortfall over the next 30 years, due in large part to changes in decisions by the Federal government and inequities in funding received by the City of Ottawa from the Provincial and Federal governments; and

  WHEREAS Ottawa’s transit system has faced unique challenges, including a $32 million annual revenue gap caused by the federal government's hybrid work policies, as well as rising operational and capital costs; and

  WHEREAS the City’s 2025 Budget process began with a $120-million shortfall in transit, but the City has worked to reduce that shortfall by identifying operational savings and efficiencies, capital efficiencies and deferrals, and by increasing transit fares and the transit levy by larger than normal amounts, all without reducing transit service; and

  WHEREAS Ottawa residents, including taxpayers and transit customers, are already paying a greater share of transit costs than residents of other cities that receive more Federal and Provincial funding, are stepping up again in the 2025 budget to cover additional transit investments, and in the principle of fairness should not be expected to bear any additional financial burden during an affordability crisis; and

  WHEREAS Mayor Sutcliffe and City Council launched the "Fairness for Ottawa" campaign in August 2024 to highlight the inequities in federal and provincial funding, including the federal government's unilateral decisions to reduce its Payments in Lieu of Taxes to the City of Ottawa, placing a financial burden on Ottawa residents and businesses; and

  WHEREAS City Council has a duty to stand up for local taxpayers and fight for fairness and equity in securing Ottawa’s rightful share of funding from the Federal and Provincial Governments to ensure the long-term financial stability of the city’s transit system and other essential municipal services;

  WHEREAS without additional funding, the City of Ottawa will be compelled to increase transit fares, increase the transit levy, or reduce service, placing a further burden on affordability for Ottawa residents; and

  WHEREAS both Premier Doug Ford and Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy have publicly stated that if the federal government were to provide support to the City of Ottawa, the Province of Ontario would do the same;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa renew its call on the Federal and Provincial Governments to respond to the Fairness for Ottawa campaign, by providing at least $36 million in funding to fill the immediate gap in the 2025 transit budget, and by finding solutions to address the $8 billion structural deficit in Ottawa's transit budget, ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the city’s transit system; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa formally call on the Federal and Provincial Governments to establish a working group with the City of Ottawa on transit funding and other issues unique to Ottawa, with the goal of developing a fair and equitable solution that benefits the residents of Ottawa and achieves economic recovery.

  Carried
• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by R. Brockington
  Seconded by T. Tierney

  WHEREAS City staff acknowledge the demand for sidewalk renewal; and 
  WHEREAS, the City of Ottawa promotes, advocates for and believes in the importance of active transportation and subsequent infrastructure; and 
  WHEREAS, the need for additional resources allocated for sidewalk renewal continues to be an issue in many wards; and 
  WHEREAS, decayed sidewalk infrastructure places vulnerable users at risk of injury, including children, older adults, visually impaired and mobility impaired individuals; and 
  WHEREAS, the City of Ottawa introduced a new minor sidewalk program in 2023 with an annual $1 million budget this term of Council; and 
  WHEREAS, the 2023 and 2024 Capital closure allocated additional funds to the sidewalk program and 
  WHEREAS, the draft 2024 Budget increased the annual program to $2 million, and 
  WHEREAS, Council has acknowledged the continued need to renew sidewalk infrastructure, by directing more resources this Term of Council and the need remains, 
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff report back through the 2025 capital closure process on the feasibility of an additional $1 million, one-time allocation to the minor sidewalk program. 

  Carried
• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by R. Brockington
  Seconded by G. Gower

  WHEREAS up to 2017, the federal government provided the Public Transit Tax Credit which was a 15% non-refundable tax credit available to individuals for the cost of eligible transit passes (annual and monthly passes, as well as weekly passes and electronic fare cards used on a regular basis);

  WHEREAS this helped make public transit more affordable for pass holders and further incentivize public transit in Canada; 

  WHEREAS public transit offers many environmental benefits as well as reduces operating costs to maintain the existing road network;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the federal Minister of Finance requesting that a tax deduction be reintroduced, to alleviate the costs of taking public transit and to incentivize the growth of public transit use; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this motion be shared with (federal) Members of Parliament serving residents of the City of Ottawa.

  Carried

12.

Finance and Corporate Services Department

12.1

Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets

File No. ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0017 - Citywide

• Report recommendation(s)

  That City Council:

  1. Receive and table the Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets at its meeting November 13, 2024, for subsequent consideration by Council sitting in Committee of the Whole to be held December 11, 2024; and,
  2. Refer the relevant portions of the Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets to each Standing Committee of Council and the Transit Commission for 2 their consideration and recommendation to Council sitting in Committee of the Whole to be held December 11, 2024.

13.

Ottawa Police Service Board

13.1

Ottawa Police Service Board - 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets

• Board recommendation(s)

  That City Council approve the Ottawa Police Service 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets.

14.

Ottawa Public Library

14.1

Ottawa Public Library - 2025 Draft Budget Estimates

• Board Recommendation(s)

  That City Council approve the Ottawa Public Library Board 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets. 

15.

Ottawa Board of Health

15.1

2025 Draft Operating Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health

• Board recommendation(s)

  That City Council approve the Ottawa Board of Health 2025 Draft Operating Budget.

16.

Committee of Adjustment

16.1

Committee of Adjustment - 2025 Draft Operating Budget

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That City Council approve the Committee of Adjustment 2025 Draft Operating Budget. 

17.

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 19

17.1

2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets – Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

File No. ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0017 - Citywide

• Committee recommendation(s) as amended

  That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget as follows:

  1. Planning, Development and Building Services, Development Review Rural and Rural Affairs Operating Budget as follows:
     1. User Fees (page 3);
     2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 2)
  2. The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Capital Program (page 4) [individual projects listed pages 9-14].
  3. That Ashton Station Road from Franktown Rd to 1 km south of Beckwith 9th Line Rd be added to the list of projects identified as being “below budget cut-off line” for budget line item 911289 24-26 Rural Road Upgrades; and
     1. That the Manager, Right-of-Way, Heritage and Urban Design, in consultation with other staff as required, be directed to seek to negotiate a Boundary Road Agreement or Boundary Road Capital Renewal Agreement and Project Scope with the Township of Beckwith to address cost-sharing and liabilities with respect to the re-surfacing of Ashton Station Road from Franktown Road to approximately 1 km south of Beckwith 9th Line Road.

18.

Audit Committee Report 9

18.1

2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets – Audit Committe

File No. ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0017 - Citywide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Audit Committee 2025 Draft Budget as follows:

  1. Operating Resource Requirement – Office of the Auditor General (p. 2);
  2. Operating Resource Requirement – External and Special Audits (p. 4). 

19.

Community Services Committee Report 13

19.1

Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets – Community Services Committee

File No. ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0017 – Citywide

• D. Hill declared a conflict on this item. ( I, Councillor David Hill, declare a potential, deemed indirect pecuniary interest on the following portions of the Community Services Committee (CSC) 2025 Draft Operating Budget: Community Services Department, Children’s Services Operating Resource Requirement, “Wage Enhancement” and “Canada Wide Early Learning” line items (Page 10 of the CSC Budget Book), as my wife is employed by an organization that will receive funding from, or would be eligible to receive funding from, these budget line items; and Recreation, Cultural and Facilities Services, Complexes, Aquatics and Specialized Services Operating Budget and User Fees (pages 32-35 of the CSC Budget Book), as my daughter is employed as a lifeguard in the service that receives funding from this area of the budget. ;)
• R. King declared a conflict on this item. ( I, Councillor Rawlson King, declare a potential, deemed indirect pecuniary interest on the following portions of the Community Services Committee (CSC) 2025 Draft Operating Budget: Community Services Department, Community Safety, Well-Being, Policy and Analytics Operating Resource Requirement, “Material & Services” line item (Page 5 of the CSC Budget Book), as my spouse is on the Board of Governors of Carleton University, and the City is completing a project on shelter data with Carleton University.)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole on December 11, 2024, approve the Community Services Committee portion of the 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows:

  1. Community and Social Services Operating Budget, as follows: 
     
     1. General Manager’s Office and Business Support Services Operating Resource Requirement (page 2) 
     2. Community Safety, Well-being, Policy and Analytics: 
        
        1. “Material & Services” line item of the Operating Resource Requirement (page 5)
        2. Remaining Operating Resource Requirement (page 5)
     3. Employment and Social Services Operating Resource Requirement (pages 7-8)
     4. Children’s Services:
        
        1. User fees (page 12)
        2. “Wage Enhancement” and “Canada Wide Early Learning” line items of the Operating Resource Requirement (page 10)
        3. Remaining Operating Resource Requirement (pages 10 -11)
     5. Housing and Homelessness Services Operating Resource Requirement (pages 14-15)
     6. Long-Term Care Services Operating Resource Requirement (page 17)
     7. Gender and Race Equity, Inclusion, Indigenous Relations and Social Development Services Operating Resource Requirement (page 20)
  2. Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Operating Budget, as follows:
     
     1. General Manager’s Office and Business Support Services:
        
        1. User fees (page 23);
        2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 22);
     2. Community Recreation, Cultural and Sport Services:
        
        1. User Fees (pages 27-29);
        2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 26);
     3. Complexes, Aquatics and Specialized Services:
        
        1. User Fees (pages 33-35);
        2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 32);
     4. Parks and Facility Planning:
        
        1. User Fees (page 39);
        2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 38);
     5. Facility Operations Service
        
        1. User Fees (page 42);
        2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 41).
  3. Public Works Department Operating Budget, Parks Maintenance Services Operating Resource Requirement (page 44); and
  4. Community Services Committee’s portion of the Capital Budget (pages 45-48, individual projects listed on pages 84-176).  

20.

Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 15

20.1

2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets – Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee

File No. ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0017 - Citywide

• M. Luloff declared a conflict on this item. (I, Councillor Matthew Luloff, declare a potential, deemed pecuniary interest on the following portions of the 2025 Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Draft Operating Budget: • ; ;Emergency and Protective Services, Fire Services Operating Resource Requirement, Communications (Page 7 of the EPPS Budget Book). as my spouse is employed by Versaterm Public Safety, a software firm that provides services to Ottawa Fire Services and would receive funding from, or would potentially receive funding from, these budget line items.)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets as follows:

  1. Emergency and Protective Services Department, General Manager’s Office and Business Support Services - Operating Resource Requirement (page 2);
  2. Public Safety Service, as follows:
     1. User Fees (page 5);
     2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 4);
  3. Ottawa Fire Service, as follows:
     1. User fees (pages 8-11);
     2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 7), as follows:
        1. Communications;
        2. Remaining Fire Services Operating Resource Requirement
  4. Ottawa Paramedic Service, as follows:
     1. User Fees (page 14);
     2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 13);
  5. By-Law and Regulatory Services, as follows:
     1. User fees (pages 17-25);
     2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 16).
  6. Public Policy Development – Operating Resource Requirement (page 27)
  7. Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Capital Budget (pages 28-29, individual projects listed on pages 48-73).

21.

Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 14

21.1

2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets – Environment and Climate Change Committee

File No. ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0017 - City-Wide

• Committee recommendation(s) as amended

  That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole:

  1. Approve the Environment and Climate Change Committee 2025 Tax-supported Draft Operating and Capital Budget as follows:
     1. Infrastructure and Water Services Department operating budget, as follows:
        1. General Manager’s Office and Business Technical Support Services Operating Resource Requirement (page 2).
        2. Infrastructure Services:
           1. User Fees (page 5);
           2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 4).
        3. Asset Management Services:
           1. User Fees (page 8);
           2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 7).
     2. Strategic Initiatives Department, Climate Change and Resiliency Services Operating Resource Requirement (page 10);
     3. Public Works Department operating budget, as follows:
        1. Solid Waste Services:
           1. User Fees (pages 15-16);
           2. Operating Resource Requirements (page 13-14);
        2. Forestry Services:
           1. User Fees (page 19);
           2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 18).
     4. Environment and Climate Change Committee Tax-supported Capital Budget on page 20, individual projects listed on pages 40-47 (Environment), and pages 48-57 (Solid Waste) including revised page 56.
  2. Approve the Environment and Climate Change Committee 2025 Rate-supported Draft Operating and Capital Budget as follows:
     1. Infrastructure and Water Services Department, Drinking Water Services as follows:
        1. User Fees (pages 3-6);
        2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 2).
     2. Wastewater Services as follows:
        1. User Fees (pages 9-10)
        2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 8);
     3. Stormwater, Laboratory and Municipal Drainage Services as follows:
        1. User Fees (pages 13-16);
        2. Operating Resource Requirements (page 12);
     4. The Environment and Climate Change Committee Rate-Supported Capital Budget, on pages 17-19, individual projects listed on pages 33-61 (Drinking Water Services), 62-66 (Integrated Water and Wastewater – Rate Portion), 67-91 (Stormwater Services) and 92-121 (Wastewater Services).

22.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 20

22.1

Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets - Finance and Corporate Services Committee 

File No. ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0017 - Citywide

• Committee recommendation(s) as amended

  That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Finance and Corporate Services Committee Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budget, as follows:

  1. Elected Officials - Operating Resource Requirement (page 2).
  2. Office of the City Clerk Budget, as follows;
     1. User fees (pages 6-7);
     2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 5);
  3. Legal Services Operating Resource Requirement (page 9)
  4. City Manager’s Office Operating Resource Requirement (page 12);
  5. Public Information and Media Relations - Operating Resource Requirement (page 27);
  6. Transit Services, Rail Construction Program Service, as follows:
     1. User fees (pages 16-18);
     2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 15);
  7. Strategic Initiatives Department, as follows:
     1. GM's Office and Business Support Services - Operating Resource Requirement (page 20);
     2. Economic Development, as follows:
        1. User fees (page 23);
        2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 22);
     3. Housing Solutions and Investment Service, as follows:
        1. User fees (page 54)
        2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 53)
  8. Finance and Corporate Services Department, as follows:
     1. Office of the Chief Information Security Officer Operating Resource Requirement (page 25)
     2. Human Resources Operating Resource Requirement (page 29-30);
     3. ServiceOttawa, as follows:
        1. User fees (page 33);
        2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 32);
     4. Information Technology Services – Operating Resource Requirement (page 35-36);
     5. Supply Services - Operating Resource Requirement (page 38);
     6. Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer and Business Support Services - Operating Resource Requirement (page 40);
     7. Financial Strategies, Planning and Client Services - Operating Resource Requirement (page 42);
     8. Revenue Services, as follows:
        1. User fees (pages 45-47);
        2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 44);
     9. Corporate Finance – Operating Resource Requirement (page 49);
     10. Payroll, Pensions and Benefits Service – Operating Resource Requirement (page 51);
  9. Non-Departmental - Operating Resource Requirement (revised pages 57-60).
  10. Finance and Corporate Services Committee Capital Budget (page 61, individual projects listed on pages 115-125).

23.

Planning and Housing Committee Report 38A

23.1

2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets – Planning and Housing Committee

File No. ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0017 - Citywide

• Committee recommendation(s) as amended

  That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Planning and Housing Committee 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget as follows:

  1. The Planning, Development and Building Services Department Operating Budget, as follows:
     1. General Manager’s Office, and Business and Technical Support Services Operating Resource Requirement (page 2)
     2. Right of Way, Heritage and Urban Design Services:
        1. User Fees (pages 6-10);
        2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 4-5);
     3. Planning Services:
        1. User Fees (pages 13-19);
        2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 12);
     4. Building Code Services:
        1. User Fees (pages 22-29);
        2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 21); 
  2. Strategic Initiatives Department, Affordable Housing Development Operating Resource Requirement (page 31).
  3. The Planning Committee Capital Budget (revised page 32), with individual projects listed on revised pages 48-50 (Housing Services), and 51-57. (Planning and Development).
  4. That the Mayor write to the Minister for Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Premier of Ontario to request that multi-residential property acquisitions by a non-profit housing provider be deemed exempt from payment of the Land Transfer Tax; and
     1. That the Mayor include in this request that municipalities purchasing lands on behalf of a non-profit housing provider for the purposes of either affordable residential construction or housing loss prevention also be deemed exempt from payment of the Land Transfer Tax.

24.

Transit Commission Report 16

24.1

Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets – Transit Commission

File No. ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0017 – Citywide 

• Commission recommendations as amended

  That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Transit Commission 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets as follows:

  1. Transit Services as follows:
     1. User fees (pages 8-9) as amended to:
        1. Maintain the Free Transit for Seniors program on conventional buses and trains on Wednesdays to enhance affordability and promote transit usage among seniors; and
        2. Adjust the senior fare discount to 42% off the price of an adult monthly pass (at a cost of $78.50 compared to $135.00), effective January 1, 2025 to provide additional financial relief to seniors; and
        3. Direct staff to fund this budget pressure through an offsetting reduction of $820,000 to the draft 2025 contribution to the Transit Capital reserve, budgeted at $63.5 million; and
        4. Direct staff to enhance outreach and support to ensure eligible low-income seniors are aware of and can easily access the EquiPass program;
     2. Operating Resource Requirement (pages 6-7);
  2. Transit Commission Capital Budget (pages 10-11, individual projects listed on pages 20-51, including page 47 as amended);
  3. That staff be directed to enter into negotiations and consultations with the four affected post-secondary institutions’ administration and students, prior to the 2025 Fall Academic Term, to achieve the budgeted revenue targets as approved by Council on December 11, 2024; and
     1. Report back to Transit Commission with results stemming from those negotiations and consultations by the end of Q2 2025; and
     2. Be authorized to include any other post-secondary institutions in these negotiations, should those institutions be interested in joining the U-Pass program;
  4. That Council Direct staff in collaboration with city elected officials, to explore and work in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and local school boards on the feasibility of the development of the equivalent to a U-Pass for students under 18 years of age; and
     1. That, if such a pass is developed, staff, in collaboration with city elected officials, liaise with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Ontario Public Transit Association (OPTA) and any interested Ontario municipalities to explore opportunities to expand this;
  5. That Transit Services staff be directed to bring a report to the Commission by Q2 2025, illustrating a plan to increase revenues associated with rentals, retail leases, advertising and sponsorships by 10% in 2025 and another 10% in 2026;
  6. That Council consider Motion No. TTC 2024-16-04 in relation to seniors fares;
  7. That Council consider Motion No. Motion No. TTC 2024-16-08 in relation to the UTA-RTA Boundary;
  8. That Council consider Motion No. TTC 2024-16-10 in relation to youth fares.

   

25.

Transportation Committee Report 16

25.1

Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets – Transportation Committee

File No. ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0017 – Citywide

• Committee Recommendation(s) as amended

  That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole on December 11, 2024, approve the Transportation Committee 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, as follows:

  1. The Public Works Department Budget, as follows:
     1. General Manager’s Office and Business Technical Support Services - Operating Resource Requirement (page 2);
     2. Roads Services, as follows:
        1. User Fees (page 5);
        2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 4);
     3. Parking Services, as follows:
        1. User Fees (pages 8-12);
        2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 7);
     4. Traffic Services, as follows:
        1. User Fees (revised pages 16-17);
        2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 15);
  2. Planning, Development and Building Services Department, Transportation Planning Budget, as follows:
     1. User Fees (page 20)
     2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 19)
  3. Finance and Corporate Services Department, Fleet Services Budget, as follows:
     1. User Fees (page 23);
     2. Operating Resource Requirement (page 22);
  4. The Transportation Committee Capital Budget (pages 26-29) [Individual projects listed on pages 50-170, including revised page 167].

26.

Motion to Rise and Report

• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by A. Hubley
  Seconded by R. King

  That the Committee of the Whole rise and report to City Council.

  Carried

• The Motion to Rise and Report from the Committee of the Whole was carried. Councillor J. Leiper then introduced the following Motion:

  Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by S. Menard

  That Subsection 53(9) of the Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2022-410) be suspended to permit any Member who did not vote on the Ottawa Police Service Board 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget in Committee of the Whole to register their dissent in Council should the Member wish to do so.

  Carried

26.1

Motion to Adopt 2025 Budget Reports and Amendments

• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by A. Hubley
  Seconded by R. King

   
  BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole with respect the Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budget reports, including adoption of the 2025 budgets for the statutory boards, all amendments to the Draft 2025 Tax and Rate Supported Capital Budgets in accordance with PART VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 530/22, and all associated resolutions approved by Council in Committee of the Whole; and 

  
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any dissents and declarations of interest recorded during the Committee of the Whole session be deemed to be recorded in the Council session.

  For (22)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Tierney, R. King, R. Brockington, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, S. Menard, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, L. Johnson, J. Bradley, S. Plante, A. Troster, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe
  Against (3)	T. Kavanagh, J. Leiper, and S. Devine

  Carried (22 to 3)

  Councillor A. Troster dissented on the Ottawa Police Service Board 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, listed as recommendation 2 of the Road map Motion. 

  
  

27.

City Clerk

27.1

Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending December 6, 2024

File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0113 - Citywide

• Report recommendation(s)

  That Council receive this report for information.

  Received

28.

Audit Committee Report 9

28.1

2024 KPMG Financial Statement Audit Plan

File No. ACS2024-FCS-FIN-0012 – Citywide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council receive this report for information.

  Received

28.2

Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – New Global Audit Standards

File No. ACS2024-OAG-BVG-0012 – City-wide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve the Office of the Auditor General’s Audit Charter. 

  Carried

28.3

Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Fraud Investigation Report

File No. ACS2024-OAG-BVG-0013 - City-wide

To access "Document 2 – OAG: Addendum 1 – EY Report", please see oagottawa.ca at the following link: https://www.oagottawa.ca/reports/investigation-and-review-reports/.

• Committee recommendation(s) as amended

  That Council:

  1. Consider and approve the recommendations;
  2. Direct staff to provide an update on the status of recommendations identified in the OAG Audit on Enterprise Risk Management;

  1. 1. That this update include a detailed review of each audit recommendation, including its current completion status; and
     2. That in the event that any audit recommendations remain incomplete, staff be directed to provide explanations as to why the self-imposed timelines for completion have been missed; and
     3. That for any incomplete audit recommendations, staff provide a new completion timelines; and
     4. That this update be provided during the February 2025 meeting of the Audit Committee.
  Carried

29.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 20

29.1

Corporate Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework

File No. ACS2024-CSS-GEN-013 - Citywide

Carried with Councillors G. Darouze and M. Luloff dissenting with the following Direction Staff:

DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor R. King) 

Direct Staff to prioritize the Anti-Racism Strategy, as part of the 2025 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) Framework, and bring the plan for departmental alignment as part of the EDIB Framework report in 2025.  As part of this work, staff also be directed to provide sustainable initiatives to support the ongoing, long-term efforts to eliminate systemic racism and promote racial equity across the City. Achieving racial equity and prioritizing the Anti Racism Strategy continues to be critical for the City to develop and deliver programs and services that respond to the diverse needs of Ottawa residents and create an equitable and inclusive workplace.

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Receive the annual update on the Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Plan, Women and Gender Equity Strategy and Anti-Racism Strategy, including evaluations and outcomes; and
  2. Direct staff to develop an overarching Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework to streamline equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging work at the City in collaboration with the community.
  Carried

29.2

Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan – Approval of Applications for Tax Increment Equivalent Grants (TIEG’s) Report

File No. ACS2024-SI-HIS-0015 - Citywide

Carried with Councillor S. Menard dissenting.

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Approve the application submitted by Claridge Homes (245 Rideau Phase 2) LP, for the property at 245-265 Rideau Street, for the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) under the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), for a total grant of approximately $9,360,000, in the form of annual grants between $6,000 and $8,000 per affordable unit per year, or 50% of the incremental increase in the municipal portion of property taxes, whichever is less, for a period of 20 years, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of an Affordable Housing CIP Agreement;
  2. Approve the application submitted by Claridge Homes (Lebreton Flats Phase 5) LP for the property at 317 Lett Street, for the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) under the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), for a total grant of approximately $6,600,000, in the form of annual grants between $6,000 and $8,000 per affordable unit per year, or 50% of the incremental increase in the municipal portion of property taxes, whichever is less, for a period of 20 years, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of an Affordable Housing CIP Agreement;
  3. Approve the application submitted by Claridge Homes (1707 Carling) LP for the property at 1707 Carling Avenue, for the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) under the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), for a total grant of approximately $4,680,000, in the form of annual grants between $6,000 and $8,000 per affordable unit per year, or 50% of the incremental increase in the municipal portion of property taxes, whichever is less, for a period of 20 years, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of an Affordable Housing CIP Agreement;
  4. Approve the application submitted by MPCT DIF DAM Lebreton Inc., for the properties at 661-665 Albert Street, for the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) under the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), for a total grant of approximately $16,520,000, in the form of annual grants between $6,000 and $8,000 per affordable unit per year, or 50% of the incremental increase in the municipal portion of property taxes, whichever is less, for a period of 20 years, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of an Affordable Housing CIP Agreement;
  5. Approve the application submitted by Claridge Homes (Hintonburg Yards) LP for the property at 1040 Somerset Street West, for the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) under the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), for a total grant of approximately $6,600,000, in the form of annual grants between $6,000 and $8,000 per affordable unit per year, or 50% of the incremental increase in the municipal portion of property taxes, whichever is less, for a period of 20 years, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of an Affordable Housing CIP Agreement;
  6. Approve the application submitted by Claridge Homes (George St No. 2) LP for the property at 141 George Street, for the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) under the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), for a total grant of approximately $7,200,000, in the form of annual grants between $6,000 and $8,000 per affordable unit per year, or 50% of the incremental increase in the municipal portion of property taxes, whichever is less, for a period of 20 years, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of an Affordable Housing CIP Agreement; and
  7. Delegate the authority to the Director of Housing Solutions and Investment Services to execute Affordable Housing CIP Agreements establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the Affordable Housing TIEG with the owners and/or beneficial owners for the noted properties at:

  1. 1. 245-265 Rideau Street
     2. 317 Lett Street
     3. 1707 Carling Avenue
     4. 661-665 Albert Street
     5. 1040 Somerset Street West; and
     6. 141 George Street,

  with such agreements being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Financial Officer.

  Carried

29.3

Acquisition of property at 5689 Ferry Road

File No. ACS2024-SI-HSI-0028 - West Carleton-March (5)

The Kelly/Kitts Referral Motion was Carried with Councillors G. Gower, S. Devine, J. Bradley, S. Menard, T. Kavanagh and A. Troster dissenting. 

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Approve the fee simple acquisition of a 223-acre parcel of land, including structures, legally described as Pt Lt B, C, D Con Gore on Chaudiere Lake Fitzroy as in N773438 except Pt 1 4R23277; West Carleton, (PIN 04559-1843) and shown on Document 1 and 2 attached hereto, from Marion Elizabeth Badham for the total consideration of $1,950,000 plus applicable taxes and closing costs.
  2. Delegate authority to the Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services to enter into a Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of 5689 Ferry Road as described in this report.
• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by C. Kelly
  Seconded by C. Kitts

  WHEREAS the City held a Rural Summit highlighting the need for further consultation with the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee with respect to rural matters; and

  WHEREAS a land acquisition at 5689 Ferry Road was considered at the Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting of December 3, 2024; and

  WHEREAS the Terms of Reference for the Finance and Corporate Services Committee state that the Committee shall consult with the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee on issues having an effect on the City’s rural residents and businesses or relating to items of interest for the agricultural and associated industries; and

  WHEREAS the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Terms of Reference provide as follows:

  General Responsibilities 
  1.    Be responsible directly to Council for those items outside of the urban boundary emanating from:

  b.    All departments, services and/ or branches responsible for issues arising from the rural areas, or with a distinct rural component or impact on rural residents;

  WHEREAS Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Terms of Reference further provide the following responsibilities:

  Agriculture 
  1.    Support and encourage the appropriate and sustainable use of land for agriculture, forestry and recreation, and actively encourage the establishment and prosperity of farms and related businesses.

  4.    Encourage the establishment of agricultural operations that are compatible with the quality of life in the rural areas and existing agricultural operations.

  WHEREAS the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Terms of Reference include a mandate to make recommendations to City Council on the following matters:

  • On issues pertaining to agriculture, agri-food, livestock, horticulture, associated industries and related policy matters;
  • On issues that have significant implications for the rural population including: snowmobile and ATV use; hunting and firearms; use of private agriculture land for public recreational purposes; and wildlife management;
  • Conservation, wildlife and forest management
  • Make recommendations to Council:
  • On matters respecting the activities of federal and provincial governments as well as conservation authorities, in the management of water, land and associated resources within their jurisdiction and located in the City's rural areas; 
  • On forest management in the rural areas including identifying the potential of managed forests for enhanced use, and supporting appropriate new forms of development and recreation that contribute to the rural economy;
  • On issues pertaining to the recreational use of City-owned properties in rural areas and regulations concerning the discharge of firearms within City limits; and
  • On matters with respect to the development of a comprehensive wildlife management strategy for the conservation, management and, where necessary, control of wildlife, in conjunction with the appropriate agencies.
  • Make recommendations to Council on economic development policies, strategies, and other initiatives that have an impact on the City’s rural areas and interests, including tourism.

  WHEREAS the purchase of Ferry Road was first intended under delegated authority and was then brought forward to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting; and

  WHEREAS the purchase of Ferry Road should have been considered by the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee given its Terms of Reference; 
   
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT that Item 29.3 “Acquisition of property at 5689 Ferry Road” be referred to the next meeting of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee for consideration, to be considered by City Council thereafter; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Office of the City Clerk be directed to amend the Terms of Reference for the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee to include matters related to rural land acquisition, further to the Rural Summit. 

  Carried

29.4

930 and 1010 Somerset Development Project: Determination of Land Use

File No. ACS2024-SI-HSI-0026 - Somerset (14)

• Committee Recommendation(s) as amended

  That Council:

  1. Approve in principle the concept plan for 930 and 1010 Somerset Street as detailed in this report and shown in Document 1 and direct City staff to pursue Zoning and Official Plan Amendments to facilitate the proposed development;
     1. that any land occupied by an aboveground District Energy System aboveground installation not be considered parkland for the purposes of the net parkland gain; and
     2. that tree retention be considered and addressed as part of the planning review process, with the goal of preserving as many mature trees as possible.
  2. Declare Parcels 1 and 2 identified in Document 2, surplus properties within 930 and 1010 Somerset Street, being approximately .68 acres and 1.7 acres respectively and subject to final survey and severance, as Surplus Lands.
  3. Delegate the authority to the General Manager of Strategic Initiatives to negotiate, finalize and execute:
     1. An Agreement of Purchase and Sale to facilitate the disposal of the fee simple interest in Parcel 1 on Document 2 being approximately 0.68 acres, to the Conseil des Écoles Publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario (CEPEO), to construct an elementary school and childcare facility, for consideration of $6,490,000 subject to final adjustments on closing; and
     2. An Option to Purchase in favour of the Conseil des Écoles Publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario (CEPEO) for additional development land, if required, to support the construction of an elementary school gymnasium under the terms and conditions described in this report.
  4. Waive the Disposal of Real Property Policy, the Ottawa Parkland Acquisition and Funding Policy, and the Affordable Housing Land and Funding Policy and redirect the net sale proceeds from the disposal of Parcel 1 (Recommendation 3a) and the Option Lands (Recommendation 3b) into the 1010 Somerset Capital Account to fund planning, design and site works.
  5. Approve a 2025 Capital budget of $1,235,000 for the continued planning, and consultation of a community hub, including the design of expanded recreation and cultural uses at 930 and 1010 Somerset Street. 
  Carried

30.

Planning and Housing Committee Report 39

30.1

Zoning By-law Amendment – 2800 Brian Coburn Boulevard

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0096 – Orléans South-Navan (19)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2800 Brian Coburn Boulevard, as shown in Document 1, to permit for 431 low-rise residential dwelling units, a commercial block, and a park, all associated with the Richcraft Trailsedge Phase 4 subdivision, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

30.2

Zoning By-law Amendment – 121 Brae Crescent

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0013 – Stittsville (6)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 121 Brae Crescent, as shown in Document 1, to permit a five-unit, three-storey apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

30.3

Treasurer's Report on 2023 Growth Related Revenues

File No. ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0016 – Citywide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council receive this report for information.

  Received

30.4

Motion – Councillor Kavanagh – Rental Replacement Bylaw

File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0114 - Citywide

Carried with Councillor W. Lo dissenting.

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council direct staff to resume work on the rental replacement bylaw joint-departmental work plan item as soon as possible.

  Carried

30.5

Zoning By-law Amendment – 178 Nepean Street and 219 and 223 Bank Street

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0004 – Somerset (14)

• L. Johnson declared a conflict on this item. (I, Councillor Laine Johnson, declare a potential, deemed indirect pecuniary interest on the following items on the Ottawa City Council Agenda of December 11, 2024 30.5 Zoning By-law Amendment – 178 Nepean Street and 219 and 223 Bank Street 31.1 Application for Alteration and new construction at 219-223 Bank Street and 178 Nepean Street, properties designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Centretown Heritage Conservation District As my spouse has a financial relationship with the owners of the properties)

The Leiper/Dudas Motion was introduced for both reports listed on the Agenda as 30.5 and 31.1 was Carried with Councillors A. Troster and M. Carr dissenting on the first "Therefore be it resolved" and Councillor Plante dissenting on the motion. 

Councillor L. Johnson, had a Declaration of interest on the item.
Councillor L. Johnson did not participate in discussion or vote on item.

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council consider the matter.
• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  WHEREAS the Owner is engaged in a redevelopment process for the multi-residential properties located at 178 Nepean and 219 and 223 Bank St; and 
   
  WHEREAS the attached MOU commitments are being established between the Owner and the existing residents; and 
   
  WHEREAS the Landlord and Tenant Board exercises jurisdiction under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 to hear and decide applications respecting residential tenancies; and 
   
  WHEREAS the tenants and landlord have a hearing scheduled in March 2025 with the Board; and 
   
  WHEREAS the City does not have legal authority over the financial exchange between the landlord and tenants; 
   
  WHEREAS the Owner agrees with the MOU as it reflects the landlord's offered agreement with the existing tenants; 

  WHEREAS the MOU, attached to this motion, has been executed by the Owner.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED  that Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 178 Nepean Street and 219 and 223 Bank Street, as shown in Document 1 to the report from Planning and Housing Committee,  ACS2024-PDB-PS-0004 , to permit a nine-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 2 to the report.

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the implementing by-law for the Zoning By-law Amendment be added to the list of by-laws to be enacted at this December 11, 2024 meeting of Council. 

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no further notice be given pursuant to the Planning Act, subsection 34(17).

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council authorize the Interim General Manager, Planning, Development, Building Services to execute the Memorandum of Understanding following the by-law being in full force and effect. 

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council:

  1. Approve the application for alteration and new construction at 219-223 Bank Street and 178 Nepean Street according to plans by Neuf Architects dated September 26, 2024, conditional upon:
     1. Documentation of the existing buildings and depositing the records at the City of Ottawa archives;
     2. The applicant providing a shoring plan prior to the issuance of the building permit;
     3. The implementation of the conservation measures outlined in Section 7 of the Conservation Plan attached as Document 9 to the report,  ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0081, and further detailed in the Masonry Façade Restoration Plan attached as Document 10 to the report and the Façade Rehabilitation and Conservation Conditions attached as Document 11 to the report; 
     4. The applicant providing a Letter of Credit in an amount to be determined through consultation between the applicant and City staff to ensure the protection, conservation and restoration of the façades;
     5. 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;
     6. The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Staff prior to the issuance of the building permit;
     7. The size of any required mechanical projections on the roof of the proposed building be minimized in size and height in order to minimize impact on the historic streetscape;
     8. The applicant providing a copy of the building permit plans to heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed changes.
  2. Delegate authority for minor design changes, details related to structural monitoring frequency and final conservation approach to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development and Building Services.
  3. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a three-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended.
  Carried

31.

Built Heritage Committee Report 20

Rising from the Built Heritage Committee meeting of December 10, 2024.

31.1

Application to alter 219-223 Bank Street and 178 Nepean Street, properties designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Centretown Heritage Conservation District

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0081 - Somerset (Ward 14)

• L. Johnson declared a conflict on this item. (I, Councillor Laine Johnson, declare a potential, deemed indirect pecuniary interest on the following items on the Ottawa City Council Agenda of December 11, 2024 30.5 Zoning By-law Amendment – 178 Nepean Street and 219 and 223 Bank Street 31.1 Application for Alteration and new construction at 219-223 Bank Street and 178 Nepean Street, properties designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Centretown Heritage Conservation District As my spouse has a financial relationship with the owners of the properties)

Please see item 31.1 entitled "Zoning By-law Amendment – 178 Nepean Street and 219 and 223 Bank Street" and the Amending Motion from Leiper/Dudas (OCC Motion 2024 2024-xx).

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council consider the matter. 

31.2

Application for demolition and new construction at 120 Juliana Road, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, located in the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation Districtliffe Park Heritage Conservation District

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0076 – Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Approve the application for demolition and new construction at 120 Juliana Road according to plans by Hobin Architecture dated August 2024 and received on August 29th, 2024 and September 24th, 2024 conditional upon:
     1. The applicant providing samples of all final exterior and retaining wall materials for approval by Heritage Staff prior to the issuance of the building permit. 
     2. The applicant providing a copy of the building permit plans to heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed changes. 
     3. The applicant providing a final landscaping plan that includes appropriate landscaping screening features in the front lawn, for heritage staff’s approval at the time of the submission of the building permit application.
  2. Delegate authority for minor design and landscaping changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development and Building Services Department.
  3. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
  4. Direct that the report be submitted to Council for consideration at its meeting of December 11, 2024, pursuant to Subsection 35(7) of the Procedure By-law. 
  Carried

31.3

Application for demolition at 79 Guigues Avenue, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Lowertown West Heritage Conservation District

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0088 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

The Leiper/Plante Motion was Carried with Councillor W. Lo dissenting. The item as amended was put to Council and was Carried.

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Approve the application to demolish the building at 79 Guigues Avenue, conditional upon: 
     1. That until the time of the construction of a replacement building, the registered Owner shall landscape the property to the satisfaction of the Program Manager of Heritage Planning, Planning, Development and Building Services Department. The registered Owner shall 
        prohibit the use of the property for other interim uses and maintain the property in accordance with the Property Standards By-law.
     2. That as part of a future application for new construction under the Ontario Heritage Act, Council require the submission of a Heritage Impact Assessment to ensure that the attributes of the historic building that express its contribution to the HCD have been appropriately considered and incorporated into the new design.
  2. Suspend the notice required under Subsections 29(3) and 34(1) of the Procedure By-law to consider this report at the December 11, 2024, Council meeting in order to complete the legislative process associated with this report within a timely manner. 
  3. Exempt the subject property from the requirements of the Demolition Control By-law, 2012 (2012-377);
  4. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
  Carried as amended
• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by S. Plante

  WHEREAS the property at 79 Guigues Avenue has been subject to long term demolition by neglect by the property owner;  
  WHEREAS the building was severely damaged in a fire in August 2024 and requires demolition for safety reasons; and  
  WHEREAS report ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0088 recommends approval of demolition under the Ontario Heritage Act and a waiver of the requirements of the demolition control by-law;
  WHEREAS there is no replacement building proposed at this time and the Heritage Conservation District guidelines discourage demolition without a replacement building;
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve an amendment to the report to replace Recommendation 3 with the following: 

  3.    Approve demolition control for 79 Guigues Avenue subject to the following condition:

  a.    In the absence of plans for new construction and in order to conserve the streetscape of the HCD, the Owner will enter into a Development Agreement with the City prior to the issuance of a demolition permit. The agreement will require:

  1. 1. The owner to submit a heritage permit application within six months from the date of issuance of a demolition permit for the building or by June 30, 2025, whichever comes first;
     2. The owner to obtain a building permit within six months of the issuance of the heritage permit by City Council;
     3. The replacement building shall be substantially completed within 24 months from the date of issuance of the building permit; and
     4. If the owner is in default on any of the timelines outlined, the City Clerk shall enter onto the collector’s roll the sum of $1,000.00 for the residential dwelling which was demolished for each month thereafter that a residential dwelling is not constructed except insofar as any delay is attributable to the City not meeting policy or statutory review and approval deadlines.
  Carried

31.4

Consideration of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 159 Montréal Road, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0090 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 159 Montréal Road and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
  2. Suspend the notice required under Subsections 29(3) and 34(1) of the Procedure By-law to consider this report at its meeting on December 11, 2024, to decide this matter within the legislated timeline.
  Carried

31.5

Consideration of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 50 Carruthers Avenue, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0086 - Kitchissippi (Ward 15)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 50 Carruthers Avenue, and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act using the amended Statement of Cultural Heritage Value available as Document 1. 
  2. Suspend the notice required under Subsections 29(3) and 34(1) of the Procedure By-law to consider this report at its meeting on December 11, 2024, to decide this matter within the legislated timeline.
  Carried

32.

Transportation Committee Report 16

32.1

Strategic Road Safety Action Plan Annual Report

File No. ACS2024-PWD-TRF-0005 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Receive the Road Safety Action Plan – 2024 Implementation Plan Status Update.
  2. Approve the Road Safety Action Plan – 2025 Implementation Plan, as outlined in this report.
  Carried

33.

Bulk Consent Agenda

33.1

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 19

33.1.1

Zoning By-law Amendment - 3179 (3135) Carry's Side Road

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0044 - West Carleton-March (5)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3179 (3135) Carry’s Side Road, as shown in Document 1, to prohibit residential development on the retained lands, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

33.1.2

Zoning By-law Amendment - 2808 (2850) Donald B. Munro Drive

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0046 - West Carleton-March (5)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2808 (2850) Donald B. Munro Drive, as shown in Document 1, to prohibit residential development on the retained lands and to permit a reduction in both the lot width and interior side yard setbacks on the severed lands, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

33.1.3

Zoning Omnibus Amendments – Q4 2024

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0040 - Citywide

• Committees recommendation(s)

  That Council approve amendments to Zoning By-law No. 2008-250, as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

33.2

Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 14

33.2.1

Financial Statements for In-House Solid Waste Collection – External Audit Results

File No. ACS2024-PWD-SWS-0007 – Citywide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council receive this report for information.

  Received

33.3

Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 20

33.3.1

2024 Ward Boundary Review

File No. ACS2024-OCC-GEN-0016 - Citywide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That City Council approve the ward boundary amendments set out in Documents 1, 2 and 3, and as described in this report, to take effect for the 2026 Municipal Elections.

  Carried

33.3.2

Acquisition of Property for Riverside South Recreation Complex and District Park

File No. ACS2024-SI-HSI-0005 - Riverside-Sud-Findlay Creek (22)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Approve the acquisition as described in the report for the purchase of the fee simple interest in lands having Property Identification Number (PIN) 04331-3874, PIN 04331-3883, PIN 04331-3886 (the “Riverside South Recreation Complex Lands”) shown as Parcel 1 on Document 1 attached from Riverside South Development Corp. for $12,784,000 plus applicable taxes and closing costs.
  2. Approve $9,000,000 of Development Charges funding for the acquisition in addition to previously approved funding of $4,500,000.
  3. Delegate authority to the Director, Housing Solutions and Investments to enter into, conclude, execute, amend, and implement on behalf of the City, the Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of the “Riverside South Recreation Complex and District Park Lands” as described in this report.
  Carried

33.3.3

Application for Approval to Expropriate Lands – Bank Street Renewal, Phase 1

File No. ACS2024-SI-HSI-0027 - River (16), Capital (17) Alta Vista (18)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council enact a by-law, in the form attached in Document 1, approving the making of an application pursuant to Section 4 of the Expropriations Act for approval to expropriate lands that are required for purposes of the Bank Street Renewal project, Phase 1.

  Carried

33.4

Planning and Housing Committee Report 39

33.4.1

Zoning By-law Amendment -304-308 Donald Street

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0036 – Rideau-Rockliffe (13)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 304-308 Donald Street, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the subject site from Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UC (R4UC) to Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UC, Urban Exception ‘xxxx’ (R4UC[xxxx]) to permit a three storey, 31-unit low-rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

33.4.2

Zoning By-law Amendment – 214 Somerset Street East

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0032 – Rideau-Vanier (12)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 214 Somerset Street East, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the subject property from Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UC, Urban Exception 2488, Residential Neighbourhood Commercial Suffix (R4UC[2488]-c) and Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UC, Urban Exception 480, Residential Neighbourhood Commercial Suffix (R4UC[480]-c) to Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UC, Urban Exception ‘xxxx’, Maximum Building Height 11.5 Metres, Residential Neighbourhood Commercial Suffix (R4UC[xxxx] H(11.5)-c), to permit a four-storey low-rise apartment building with an accessory office use, and site-specific performance standards, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

33.4.3

Zoning By-law Amendment – 2829 Dumaurier Avenue

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0111 – Bay (7)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2829 Dumaurier Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit a 40-storey mixed-use tower as detailed in Documents 2 and 3.

  Carried

33.4.4

Zoning By-law Amendment - 2928 Bank Street

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0030 – Gloucester-Southgate (10)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2928 Bank Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a four-storey low-rise apartment, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

33.4.5

Zoning By-law Amendment - 3285 Borrisokane Road

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0037 – Barrhaven West (3)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 3285 Borrisokane Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit detached and townhouse dwellings within a residential subdivision, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

33.4.6

Zoning By-law Amendment – 1919 Maple Grove Road

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0106 – Stittsville (6)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1919 Maple Grove Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit a subdivision with low-rise residential uses and a public park, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

33.5

Transit Commission Report 15

33.5.1

Delegation of Authority - Contracts awarded for the period January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024 for Transit Commission

File No. ACS2024-FCS-PRO-0004 – Citywide

• Commission recommendation

  That Council receive this report for information.

  Carried

33.6

Transportation Committee Report 16

33.6.1

Motion - Councillor M. Luloff - Community Safety Zone on Prestwick Drive

File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0098 - Orléans-East-Cumberland (Ward 1)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve the following:

  1. Designating a Community Safety Zone on Prestwick Drive between Des Epinettes Avenue and Innes Road; and
  2. Installing corresponding signage as soon as practicable.
  Carried

34.

In Camera Items

Council resolved in camera at 5:13 pm

 
In Camera Session
 
In Council (Open Session)

Council resumed in open session at 6:53 pm.

Upon resuming in open session, Mayor Sutcliffe advised that Council just met in camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2022-410), as follows:

• Subsection 13(1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.  To receive a briefing on Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) - Legal Update.

During the closed session, no votes were taken other than procedural motions and/or directions to staff. 

A procedural Motion to extend the meeting past 7pm was moved and Carried during the in camera session.  

• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by A. Hubley
  Seconded by R. King

  BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose in order to receive a confidential legal briefing related to Stage 1 LRT outstanding legal matters – Not to be Reported Out.

  Carried

34.1

Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) - Legal Update

To be considered in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2022-410), Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

The content of the in camera update contains information pertaining to the legal aspects of the subject matter, the material falls within the exception contemplated by Subsection 13(1)(e) and (f) of City Council’s Procedure By-Law. As such, this matter will not be reported out.

35.

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. 

  Received

36.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by A. Hubley
  Seconded by R. King

  BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole with respect the Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budget reports, including adoption of the 2025 budgets for the statutory boards, all amendments to the Draft 2025 Tax and Rate Supported Capital Budgets in accordance with with PART VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 530/22, and all associated resolutions approved by Council in Committee of the Whole; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any dissents and declarations of interest recorded during the Committee of the Whole session be deemed to be recorded in the Council session.
   
  That the following reports be received and adopted as amended, excluding those items previously adopted by Council as part of the Budget:
  1.    Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 19; 
  2.    Audit Committee Report 9; 
  3.    Built Heritage Committee Report 20;
  4.    Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 14;
  5.    Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 20;
  6.    Planning and Housing Committee Report 39; 
  7.    Transportation Committee Report 16;
  8.    Transit Commission Report 16;
  9.    The reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update – Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending December 6, 2024”.

  Carried

37.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

37.1

Kanata-Stittsville Family Health Team / Health Hub

• Moved by G. Gower
  Seconded by M. Sutcliffe

  WHEREAS according to the 2023 State of Ottawa's Health Report from Ottawa Public Health, it is estimated that at least 14% of Ottawa residents – or over 150,000 individuals – lack access to primary care; and

  WHEREAS this severe access gap disproportionately affects new Canadians, Indigenous communities, and other vulnerable groups; and

  WHEREAS a local group of doctors has submitted an application to the Ministry of Health for provincial operating funding to establish a Family Health Team in Kanata-Stittsville; and

  WHEREAS the application for provincial funding would be strengthened by securing municipal land for construction of a Health Hub facility that would host the FHT; and

  WHEREAS similar health hubs supported by neighbouring municipalities have demonstrated the ability to attract physicians, registered nurses, and other health care professionals, allowing them to quickly scale up primary care access to their communities; and

  WHEREAS this FHT would deliver comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care to nearly 50,000 residents across Ottawa in partnership with local physicians, as well as provide access to a range of healthcare professionals, such as nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, pharmacists, system navigators and mental health workers;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to enter into discussions with the Kanata-Stittsville Family Health Team proponents to examine how a portion of the municipal land at 1655 Maple Grove Road could be made available for health care use, including:

  • Land use requirements;
  • Applicable laws, regulations and policies, including the City of Ottawa’s Disposal of Real Property Policy and any restrictions under the Municipal Act including Section 106 related to Municipal Bonusing;
  • Municipal health services and social services that may benefit from being co-located within the Health Hub; and

  THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff report to Finance and Corporate Services Committee no later than Q2 2025 with findings and any recommendations, and;

  THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this motion, once approved by City Council, be circulated to the Ontario Minister of Health.

  Carried

37.2

Heart of Orléans BIA Area Expansion

• Moved by L. Dudas
  Seconded by M. Luloff

  WHEREAS the Heart of Orléans BIA Board requested an expansion to the area and pursuant to section 210 of the Municipal Act, 2001, before passing a by-law to expand the boundary of a BIA, the municipality sends notice to the board of management, current members and members in the proposed new area;

  AND WHEREAS on September 13, 2023, Council approved that the Notice of Intention to expand the boundaries of the Heart of Orléans and the notification process was made in accordance with section 210 of the Municipal Act, 2001;

  AND WHEREAS the City did not receive sufficient objections and as the notification process was successful, the City may now enact a by-law to amend the BIA area to include the expanded area which includes all notified properties, and such map is attached as Schedule “A” to this motion;

  AND WHEREAS City staff identified a minor administrative error relating to the boundary adjustment map Council approved on September 13, 2023 (Document 1). Based on the property owner mailing list related to the Notice of Intention letter from the City Clerk, the boundary adjustment map that should have been attached to the staff report on September 13, 2023, is attached as Schedule “A”.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Heart of Orléans By-law 2006-476 be amended to include the attached Schedule “A” expansion area following the successful notification process and that City staff list such amending by-law on the agenda of Council for enactment.

  Carried

38.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

38.1

Road Closure - Mariposa Block Party

• Moved by R. King
  Seconded by S. Plante

  That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the closure will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

  WHEREAS the residents of Mariposa Avenue host a residential block party;

  AND WHEREAS the residential block party takes place on Mariposa Avenue between Howick Street and Minto Place;  

  AND WHEREAS the organizer has requested to close a section of Mariposa Avenue between Howick Street and Minto Place on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, to Facilitate a road closure for residents to setup a block party event;

  AND WHEREAS the road closure would be in effect from 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024, to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024;  

  AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets (2001-260) By-Law prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the closure of Mariposa Avenue between Howick Street and Minto Place from 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, to facilitate the residential block party providing it meets the requirements, conditions, and approval of Traffic Services.  

  Carried

38.2

3735 and 3745 St. Joseph Blvd.

• Moved by M. Luloff
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion as a result of the pending payment required and no further council meetings until the new year;

  Whereas a land severance occurred between 3735 and 3745 St. Joseph Blvd.

  And whereas previous to such severance the OCSCC 1066 qualified for the Orléans Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant

  And whereas the payment of such grant requires Council’s approval as a result of the severance and tax arrears on the adjacent parcel for which the adjacent property remains responsible for
   
  Be it resolved that the Chief Financial Officer of the City be delegated authority to review this matter, and upon consultation with the City Solicitor, proceed with the CIP grant payments to OCSCC 1066 with respect to their CIP application.

  Carried

39.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

39.1

Stittsville Community Micro-Grant

• Moved by G. Gower
  Seconded by L. Johnson

  WHEREAS the Stittsville Community Micro-Grant is a councillor-led program that is available through an application process to Stittsville residents and organizations who want to establish new events and initiatives to encourage social connection and interaction in Stittsville; and

  WHEREAS on April 3, 2024, Council approved an exemption to Section 4.1 of the Council Expense Policy to allow for the allocation of funds to individuals in the form of micro-grants from the Ward 6 Constituency Services Budget for the purposes of the 2024 Micro-Grant program within the 3.5% annual budget limit on donations and sponsorships; and 

  WHEREAS the 2024 program was successful with 29 applications submitted and 12 recipients selected, and the intent is to continue it for the remainder of the Term of Council; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve an exemption to Section 4.1 of the Council Expense Policy to allow for the allocation of funds to individuals in the form of micro-grants from the Ward 6 Constituency Services Budget for the purposes of continuing the Stittsville Community Micro-Grant Program within the 3.5% annual budget limit on donations and sponsorships; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any micro-grant awarded in the context of the program continue to be subject to all other provisions of the Council Expense Policy, including requirements for public disclosure of the contributions and the micro-grant recipients; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this exemption remain in effect until the end of the 2022-2026 Term of Council.

39.2

655 Rideau - Romanian Embassy – Open Road Allowance

• Moved by S. Plante
  Seconded by R. King

  WHEREAS the former Regional Council approved the closing of a portion of Rideau Street, adjacent to the Romanian Embassy, on November 22, 1978; and

  WHEREAS concerns have arisen with respect to parking on these lands and the provision of a loading area and secure entrance; and

  WHEREAS the rededication of this parcel would permit the municipal regulation of this area as a diplomatic loading area and to restrict parking; and

  WHEREAS the Government of Romania is prepared to continue to conduct maintenance of these lands through entering into a Maintenance and Liability agreement with the City.

  
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:

  1. Subject to Recommendation 2, that the currently closed portion of Rideau Street, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 5R-4058 be reopened.
  2. That a Maintenance and Liability agreement to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services be entered into between the City of Ottawa and the Government of Romania.

40.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

40.1

Three Readings

• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by A. Hubley
  Seconded by R. King

  That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed, and 

  That the  Rules of Procedure be suspended and the following by-law be read and passed in accordance with the motion approved at today’s meeting regarding 178 Nepean Street and 219 and 223 Bank Street:

  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 Nepean Street and 219 and 223 Bank Street.

  2024-534    A By-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2024-453, a by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for solid waste management and to repeal by-law 2012-370.
  2024-535     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.
  2024-536       A by-law of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.
  2024-537        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close the Lane and Unnamed Street on Plan 367, in the City of Ottawa
  2024-538        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2019-397, designating community safety zones throughout the City of Ottawa.
  2024-539        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
  2024-540        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate The Sycamore, 178 Cambridge Street North to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
  2024-541        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 50 Carruthers Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
  2024-542    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 159 Montréal Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
  2024-543       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 12 Galcier St (the "benefitting property")
  2024-544        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 364 Oakcrest Way (the "benefitting property")
  2024-545        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 69 Beddington (the "benefitting property")
  2024-546        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 4240 Armitage Ave (the "benefitting property")
  2024-547        A By-law of the City of Ottawa to designate a portion of 150 Isabella Street as a municipal capital facility.
  2024-548        A By-law of the City of Ottawa to designate a portion of 1547 Merivale Road as a municipal capital facility.
  2024-549        A By-law of the City of Ottawa to designate a portion of 2525 St. Laurent Boulevard as a municipal capital facility.
  2024-550        A By-law of the City of Ottawa to designate a portion of 312 Cumberland Street, also known as 179 Clarence Street, as a municipal capital facility.
  2024-551       A By-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 738 Gladstone Avenue as a municipal capital facility.
  2024-552        A By-law of the City of Ottawa to designate a portion of 222-230 Queen Street as a municipal capital facility.
  2024-553       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1919 Maple Grove Road. 
  2024-554        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 3285 Borrisokane Road. 
  2024-555       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2928 Bank Street. 
  2024-556       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2800 Brian Coburn Boulevard. 
  2024-557       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 214 Somerset Street East. 
  2024-558     A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 304 and 308 Donald Street. 
  2024-559       A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 121 Brae Crescent. 
  2024-560        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2829 Dumaurier Avenue. 
  2024-561        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2808 Donald B. Munro Drive. 
  2024-562        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 3179 Carry's Side Road. 
  2024-563        A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to implement omnibus amendments and to amend technical anomalies and make minor corrections to the zoning of various properties throughout the City of Ottawa. 
  2024-564        A By-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2022-135, being a vacant unit tax by-law, to correct for clerical errors.

  2024-565    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 Nepean Street and 219 and 223 Bank Street.

  Carried

41.

Confirmation By-law

• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by A. Hubley
  Seconded by R. King

  That the following by-law be read and passed:

  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 11 December 2024.

42.

Inquiries

There were no Inquiries.

43.

Adjournment

• Motion No. 2024 - 48-xx
  Moved by A. Hubley
  Seconded by R. King

  That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 11 December 2024 be adjourned.

  The meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm.