Finance and Economic Development Committee

Minutes 22

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

9:30 am

Electronic Participation
This Meeting was held through electronic participation in accordance with Section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended by the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020.

Present:

Chair: Mayor J. Watson
Vice-Chair: Councillor L. Dudas
Councillors: J. Cloutier, G. Darouze, E. El-Chantiry, G. Gower, J. Harder, A. Hubley, M. Luloff, S. Moffatt, J. Sudds, T. Tierney

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Minutes 21 – March 2, 2021

Confidential Minutes 21, 2021 – March 2, 2021 (Distributed separately)

Minutes 1 - Special Joint Finance and Economic Development Committee and Community and Protective Services Committee Minutes 1 – March 2, 2021

FINANCE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

CORPORATE FINANCE SERVICE

1.

2021 BUDGETS AND SPECIAL LEVIES FOR BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS (BIA) AND SPARKS STREET MALL AUTHORITY

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Councillor Jan Harder declared a potential, deemed indirect pecuniary interest on the Finance and Economic Development Committee Agenda 22, Item 1 – – 2021 Budgets and Special Levies for Business Improvement Areas (BIA) and Sparks Street Mall Authority as her daughter is the Executive Director of the Barrhaven Business Improvement Area.

This item was approved during the consent portion of the meeting and Councillor Harder did not take part in the discussion or vote on this item.

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

1.         That the Finance and Economic Development Committee recommend that Council approve the 2021 budgets and special levies, as presented in Document 1, for the following:

a)        Bank Street BIA

b)        Barrhaven BIA

c)        Bells Corners BIA

d)        ByWard Market BIA

e)        Carp BIA

f)         Carp Road Corridor BIA

g)        Downtown Rideau BIA

h)        Glebe BIA

i)          Heart of Orleans BIA

j)          Kanata Central BIA

k)        Kanata North BIA

l)          Manotick BIA

m)       Preston BIA

n)        Somerset Chinatown BIA

o)        Somerset Village BIA

p)        Sparks Street BIA

q)        Sparks Street Mall Authority

r)         Vanier BIA

s)        Wellington West BIA

t)         Westboro Village BIA

2.         That Council enact the BIA levy by-laws and the Sparks Street Mall Authority by-law for the BIAs and Mall Authority listed in Recommendation 1 once the 2021 tax ratios are approved by Council.

2.

REPORT ON BUDGET EXPENSES PURSUANT TO ONTARIO REGULATION 284/09

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REPORT RECOMMENDATION

That the Finance and Economic Development Committee recommend Council adopt this report.

3.

DISPOSITION OF 2020 TAX AND RATE SUPPORTED OPERATING SURPLUS/DEFICIT

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REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Finance and Economic Development Committee recommend Council approve:

1.         That the $21.807 million 2020 operating surplus in City-Wide be transferred to the Tax Stabilization Reserve.

2.         That $1.107 million be transferred from the Tax Stabilization Reserve to fully fund Ottawa Police Services.

3.         That $13.185 million be transferred from the Transit Services Capital Reserve to fully fund the 2020 Transit Services program.

4.         That the $6.22 million 2020 operating surplus in Ottawa Public Library Services be transferred as follows:

a.         $1.22 million to the Library Reserve; and

b.        $5 million to the Ottawa Public Library/City portion of the Ottawa Public Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility.

5.         That the $4.359 million 2020 operating surplus in Water Services be transferred to the Water Reserve.

6.         That $194 thousand be transferred from the Wastewater Reserve to fully fund the 2020 Wastewater Services program.

7.         That $436 thousand be transferred from the Stormwater Reserve to fully fund the 2020 Stormwater Services program.

8.         That $170 thousand of the 2020 operating surplus in City-Wide be carried forward to 2021 to provide funding towards the Winter Maintenance Quality Standards review. 

PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

CORPORATE REAL ESTATE OFFICE

4.

DECLARATION OF SURPLUS – 5441 WILLIAM LINDSAY COURT AND 4160 RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND TRANSFER OF 4160 RIVERSIDE DRIVE TO THE OTTAWA COMMUNITY LANDS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (OCLDC)

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REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Finance and Economic Development Committee declare surplus the following properties:

1.         (a) 5441 William Lindsay Court being all of PIN 04326-0277, containing an area of approximately 77.87 hectares (192.43 acres) and shown as Parcel 1 on Document 1, attached.

(b) Part of 4160 Riverside Drive being part of PIN 04589-0780, containing an area of approximately 11.7 hectares (28.91 acres) and shown as Parcel 1 on Document 2, attached.

That the Finance and Economic Development Committee recommend Council:

2.         (a) Authorize the transfer of 4160 Riverside Drive, shown as Parcel 1 on Document 2, attached, subject to existing easements and any easements that may be required, to Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation (OCLDC) for disposal and

(b) Delegate authority to the Director, Corporate Real Estate Office, to negotiate, modify and conclude new terms to the agreement made May 27, 1999 between the former Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton (RMOC) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Authority.

5.

AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE WITH THE NATIONAL CAPITAL COMMISSION FOR PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALBERT STREET, QUEEN STREET, SLATER STREET, BRONSON AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

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REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Finance and Economic Development Committee recommend Council:

1.         Approve a series of land acquisitions in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (“the “Purchase Agreement”) between the City of Ottawa and the National Capital Commission, for property requirements associated with the reconstruction project of Albert Street, Queen Street, Slater Street from Empress Avenue to Bay Street and Bronson Avenue from Queen Street to Laurier Avenue being:

a.         The fee simple interest in lands owned by the National Capital Commission shown as Parcels 1 and 2 on Document 1 (550 Albert Street), and Parcels 1 and 2 on Document 2 (665 Albert Street) being the “Fee Simple Lands,” having a total combined value of $6,767,533, plus applicable taxes and closing costs.

b.        A 49-year easement interest in lands owned by the National Capital Commission shown as Parcel 3 on Document 1 (550 Albert Street) being the “Easement Lands,” having a total value of $680,760, plus applicable taxes and closing costs.

c.         The temporary interest in lands owned by the National Capital Commission shown as Parcel 4 on Document 1 (550 Albert Street) and Parcel 3 on Document 2 (665 Albert Street) being the “License Lands” having a total combined value of $377,680, plus applicable taxes, subject to adjustment if the term of the temporary interest is extended.

2.         Delegate authority to the Director, Corporate Real Estate Office to enter into, conclude, execute, amend and implement on behalf of the City the Purchase Agreement and all documents and transactions necessary or incidental thereto, including without limitation the acquisition of the Fee Simple Lands, the Easement Lands, the License Lands and, if required pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Albert Street Development Lands, all as described in this report.

3.         Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement, delegated authority to the Director, Corporate Real Estate Office to enter into, conclude, execute, amend and implement, on behalf of the City, a future purchase agreement for Parcels 3, 4 and 5 on Document 1 being the “Albert Street Development Lands” should the NCC’s or its successor’s future application for site plan approval of the Albert Street Development Lands be denied by the City’s Planning Department for the sole reason that there is no safe vehicular access to and from the Albert Street Development Lands.

4.         Approve the budget adjustment as detailed in Document 3.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

6.

OTTAWA MARKETS TEMPORARY DELEGATED AUTHORITIES

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RIDEAU-VANIER (12)

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

That the Finance and Economic Development Committee recommend Council approve the Temporary Delegated Authorities, as described in this report.

7.

COVID-19 ECONOMIC UPDATE AND RECOVERY AND REBOUND PROGRAM

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REPORT RECOMMENDATION

That the Finance and Economic Development Committee receive this report for information.

PLANNING SERVICES

8.

BROWNFIELD GRANT APPLICATION – 36, 38, 40, 44 AND 46 ROBINSON AVENUE

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RIDEAU-VANIER (12)

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That Finance and Economic Development Committee recommend Council:

1.         Approve the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant application submitted by Robinson Village IV LP, owner of the property at 36, 38, 40, 44 and 46 Robinson Avenue, for a Rehabilitation Grant under the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (2015), not to exceed a total of $407,694 for which the grant payment period will be phased over a maximum of 10 years of development, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement; the contribution of $144,351 towards the Municipal Leadership Strategy, and the maximum deferral of Development Charges of $346,540 under the Development Charge Deferral Program; and

2.         Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development, to execute a Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement with Robinson Village IV LP, establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 36, 38, 40, 44 and 46 Robinson Avenue, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department, the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer.

9.

BROWNFIELD GRANT APPLICATION – 875 MONTREAL ROAD

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Rideau-Rockcliffe (13)

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That Finance and Economic Development Committee recommend Council:

1.         Approve the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant application submitted by PLACK Property Holdings Inc., owner of the property at 875 Montreal Road, for Property Tax Assistance and Rehabilitation Grant under the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (2015), not to exceed a total of $59,735 for which the grant payment period will be phased over a maximum of 10 years of development, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement; the deferral of Development Charges of to $50,775 under the Development Charge Deferral Program; and the estimated contribution of $7,594 towards the Municipal Leadership Strategy fund; and

2.         Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development, to execute a Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement with PLACK Property Holdings Inc., establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 875 Montreal Road, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department, the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer.

10.

BROWNFIELD GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION – 180 METCALFE STREET

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REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That Finance and Economic Development Committee recommend Council:

1.         Approve the Brownfield Rehabilitation Grant application submitted by Construction Jadco Inc., owner of the property at 180 Metcalfe Street, for a Rehabilitation Grant under the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan Program not to exceed a total of $754,924 for which the grant payment period will be phased over a maximum of 10 years of development, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement; the maximum deferral of Development Charges of $641,685 under the Development Charge Deferral Program; and the estimated contribution of $172,254 towards the Municipal Leadership Strategy fund; and

2.         Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development, to execute a Brownfields Redevelopment Grant Agreement with Construction Jadco Inc., establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 180 Metcalfe Street, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department, the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer.

11.

BROWNFIELD GRANT APPLICATION – 1354 AND 1376 CARLING AVENUE

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REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That Finance and Economic Development Committee recommend Council:

1.         Approve the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant application submitted by Royal Host GP Inc., owner of the property at 1354 and 1376 Carling Avenue, for a Rehabilitation Grant under the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (2015), not to exceed a total of $414,334 for which the grant payment period will be phased over a maximum of ten years of development, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement; the maximum deferral of Development Charges of $352,184 under the Development Charge Deferral Program; and the estimated contribution of $183,189 towards the Municipal Leadership Strategy fund; and

2.         Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development, to execute a Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement with Royal Host GP Inc., establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 1354 and 1376 Carling Avenue, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department, the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer.

INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Q3 2020

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