Ottawa City Council

Minutes

Meeting #:

20

Date:

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Time:

10:00 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Location:

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

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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, 13 September 2023 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.

Prior to the moment of reflection, Councillor Menard recognized the recent passing of Ike Awgu. 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.

3.

National Anthem

The national anthem was performed by the Ottawa Fire Services Band.

4.

Announcements / Ceremonial Activities

There were no Announcements or Ceremonial Activities.

5.

Roll Call

All Members of Council were present.

6.

Confirmation of Minutes

6.1

Minutes of the Council meeting of regular and in camera (distributed separately) of the Council meeting of 23 August 2023.

• Carried

6.2

Minutes of the City Manager Hiring Panel meeting, regular and in camera (to be distributed separately) of 23 August 2023.

• Carried

7.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

7.1

Councillor S. Desroches - Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. - 2022 Annual Report

I, Councillor Steve Desroches, declare a potential, deemed indirect pecuniary interest on matters related to ‘Item 12 Postponements and Deferrals – 12.1 Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. - 2022 Annual Report’ on the agenda for meeting #20 of the Ottawa City Council meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, as my spouse is an employee with Hydro Ottawa. 

8.

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications

The communications from AMO were received.

9.

Other communications received

• Petition received containing the signatures of 9 individuals in opposition to removing vehicle lanes on Bank Street over Billings Bridge between Riverside Dr. and Chesley Street (Transportation Committee Report 7, Agenda Item 16.1).
• Petition received containing the signatures of 20 individuals requesting to install seasonal and temporary traffic calming measures at the intersection of Boudreau St. and Granville Rd. and conduct a neighborhood traffic calming study to reduce negative effects of motor vehicle use, alter poor driver behaviour, and improve the safety for non-motorized street users.

The communications were received.

10.

Regrets

No regrets were filed. 

11.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Motion No. 2023 - 20-01
  Moved by C. Kelly
  Seconded by T. Kavanagh

  That the report from Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. entitled “Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. – 2022 Annual Report”; the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 6; the Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 7; the Planning and Housing Committee Report 14; the Transportation Committee Report 7; and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of August 23, 2023” be received and considered.

  Carried

12.

Postponements and Deferrals

Deferred from the City Council meeting of 28 June, 2023

12.1

Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. – 2022 Annual Report

ACS2023-OCC-HOH-0001 - Citywide

• S. Desroches declared a conflict on this item. (I, Councillor Steve Desroches, declare a potential, deemed indirect pecuniary interest on matters related to ‘Item 12 Postponements and Deferrals – 12.1 Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. - 2022 Annual Report’ on the agenda for meeting #20 of the Ottawa City Council meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, as my spouse is an employee with Hydro Ottawa. ;)

• Report recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Receive the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2022 as set out in the Annual Report at Document 1 (issued separately and on file with the City Clerk);
  2. Appoint KPMG LLP as the auditor for Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the
     year ending December 31, 2023;
  3. Approve the recommendation of the Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc., specifically, that Council
     1. appoint the persons identified at Document 2 (immediately follows the report) to serve as members of the Board of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. and Hydro Ottawa Limited for the corresponding terms as specified;
     2. request that the Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. Board of Directors elect Bernie Ashe as Chair of the Boards of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. and Hydro Ottawa Limited; and
  4. Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa as shareholder of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. setting out the resolutions approved by City Council.
• Motion No. 2023 - 20-02
  Moved by C. Curry
  Seconded by M. Sutcliffe

  WHEREAS Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. (Hydro Ottawa) is incorporated under the Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA), and pursuant to the OBCA is required to hold an annual meeting of its shareholders within fifteen (15) months from its last annual meeting, which in the case of Hydro Ottawa, occurred at City Council on June 22, 2022; and

  WHEREAS given the ongoing labour disruption at Hydro Ottawa, Hydro Ottawa is requesting Council consent to the deferral of the Annual General Meeting of Hydro Ottawa and consideration of the Annual report to the meeting of City Council scheduled for October 25, 2023; and

  WHEREAS the Shareholder Declaration for Hydro Ottawa requires that members of the Board of Directors for Hydro Ottawa be appointed by the City of Ottawa and there are currently four (4) members of the Board of Directors of Hydro Ottawa whose terms were extended at the June 28, 2023 City Council meeting to expire on a date to coincide with the Annual General Meeting for the year 2022;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council:

  1. As the sole shareholder of Hydro Ottawa, consents to the deferral of the Annual General Meeting of Hydro Ottawa for the year ended December 31, 2022, to the meeting of City Council scheduled for October 25, 2023; and
     
  2. Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa as shareholder of Hydro Ottawa setting out the resolutions approved by City Council.
  Carried

  Deferral Motion Carried with Councillors Troster, Brockington and Menard dissenting.

  
  

13.

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 6

13.1

Omnibus Official Plan Amendment 1

ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0043 – City Wide

• Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommendation(s) as amended 

  That Council:

  1. Approve and adopt Official Plan Amendment 5, a series of technical amendments to the Official Plan as presented in revised Documents 1 and 2;
  2. Approve the updates to the Tree Protection By-law 2020-340, to extend protections to privately-owned trees on all lands located east of Watters Road that were approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in the Future Neighbourhood overlay;
  3. Approve the Village of Greely Secondary Plan, Section 5, policy 1 as amended by replacing “0.2 hectares” with “0.18 hectares” as the potential minimum permissible lot size to align with the other property sizes in the area.
  Carried as amended
• Motion No. 2023 - 20-03
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by G. Gower

  WHEREAS the Omnibus Planning Report, Document 1, Appendix A, currently references the West Downtown Core Plan in Item 43;

  WHEREAS the existing planning framework for Item 43 is more accurately described by the Wellington West Secondary Plan;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council amend the Omnibus Official Plan Report to replace the reference to the “West Downtown Core Plan” in Document 1, Item 43 with a reference to the “Wellington West Secondary Plan”.

  Carried

14.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 7

14.1

2023 Tax and Rate Operating and Capital Budget Q2 Status

File No. ACS2023-FCS-FSP-0012 – City-wide

• Committee Recommendation

  That Council receive the Q2 Operating and Capital Status and 2023 Year-end Forecast for information as detailed in Documents 1 to 4.

  Received

14.2

Proposed 2024 Budget Directions, Timeline and Consultation Process

File No. ACS2023-FCS-FSP-0011 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendations

  That Council approve the following:

  1. The approach and timetable for consultation and consideration of the 2024 budget as outlined in the report.
  2. The following directions for developing the draft 2024 budget:
     1. That the municipal tax increase be set at no more than 2.5 per cent overall inclusive of the following:
        
        1. The Citywide tax levy, which includes funding for Library and Public Heath be increased by no more than 2.5 per cent for 2024, and that Council request that the Public Library Board and Board of Health develop their draft budgets based on the pro rata share of this tax increase;
        2. The Police Services levy be increased by no more than 2.5 per cent and that Council request that the Police Services Board develop their draft budget based on this tax increase;
        3. That the Transit levy be increased by no more than 2.5 per cent and that Council request that the Transit Commission develop their draft budget based on this tax increase.
     2. That the assessment growth taxation revenues generated from new properties be estimated at 1.5 per cent of the current taxation for 2024 and that Council request that the Public Library Board, Board of Health, Police Services Board, and Transit Commission develop their budgets within this allocation.
     3. That City user fees and charges increase in accordance with the direction outlined in the Fiscal Framework or the Long Range Financial Plans.
     4. That the Garbage Fee be increased in accordance with the approved Solid Waste Residential Collections Contracts report and to address the capital investments required for this service per the four-year capital spending plan.
     5. That the draft 2024 Capital Budget be developed in accordance with the direction outlined in the 2019 Development Charge (DC) Background Study, Long Range Financial Plans and Fiscal Framework.
     6. That the draft 2024 Rate-Supported Budget be developed in accordance with the approved 2017 Long Range Financial Plan V - Water, Wastewater and Stormwater.
  3. That the 2024 Recreation, Culture and Facility Services User Fees be approved in order to allow registrations and rentals booked in 2023 for 2024 to use 2024 rates, as described in this report.

  For (17)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Tierney, R. Brockington, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, S. Plante, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe
  Against (8)	T. Kavanagh, R. King, J. Leiper, S. Menard, L. Johnson, S. Devine, J. Bradley, and A. Troster

  Carried (17 to 8)
• Motion No. 2023 - 20-04
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by A. Troster

  WHEREAS Ottawa’s City Council declared a housing emergency in 2020; and,

  WHEREAS Ottawa is in the grip of a housing and homelessness emergency that is contributing to an opioid overdose crisis; and,

  WHEREAS staff are seeking Council’s direction for the preparation of the 2024 budget; and,

  WHEREAS revenue growth attributable to property assessment growth is 1.5%; and,

  WHEREAS Council has adopted Term of Council priorities that include addressing the housing and homelessness emergency;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a portion of new revenues attributable to assessment growth be allocated in the draft budget to Council’s term of Council priorities emphasizing the need to address the housing and homelessness emergency and overdose/drug poisoning crisis.

  For (10)	T. Kavanagh, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, S. Menard, S. Devine, J. Bradley, S. Plante, A. Troster, and M. Carr
  Against (14)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Tierney, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe

  Lost (10 to 14)

14.3

Kanata Central Business Improvement Area – Boundary Adjustment

File No. ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0036 - Kanata North (4), Kanata South (23) 

• Committee Recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Designate the area described in Document 1 as an expanded Business Improvement Area, under Sections 204 and 209 of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001;
  2. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to send out a notice of Council’s intention to adopt a By-law to alter the existing Business Improvement Area boundaries, as described in Document 1, in accordance with Section 210 of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001;
  3. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to prepare a By-law to designate the area as an expanded Business Improvement Area, as described in Document 1, in accordance with Sections 204 and 209 of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001; and
  4. Enact the aforementioned By-law in accordance with Sections 204 and 209 of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, subject to the City Clerk receiving favourable results on the notices referred to in Recommendation 2, advising of the intention to adopt a By-law expanding the Business Improvement Area boundary.
  Carried

14.4

Heart of Orléans Business Improvement Area – Boundary Adjustment

File No. ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0037 - Orléans East-Cumberland (1), Orléans West-Innes (2) 

• Committee Recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Designate the area described in Document 1 as an expanded Business Improvement Area, under Sections 204 and 209 of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001;
  2. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to send out a notice of Council’s intention to adopt a By-law to alter the existing Business Improvement Area boundaries, as described in Document 1, in accordance with Section 210 of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001;
  3. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to prepare a By-law to designate the area as an expanded Business Improvement Area, as described in Document 1, in accordance with Sections 204 and 209 of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001; and
  4. Enact the aforementioned By-law in accordance with Sections 204 and 209 of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, subject to the City Clerk receiving favourable results on the notices referred to in Recommendation 2, advising of the intention to adopt a By-law expanding the Business Improvement Area boundary.
  Carried

14.5

Acquisition of 1245 Kilborn Place

File No. ACS2023-PRE-CRO-0015 - Alta Vista (18)

• Committee Recommendations

  That City Council:

  1. Approve the acquisition as described in the report for the purchase of the fee simple interest in lands known municipally as 1245 Kilborn Place, shown as Parcel 1 on Document 2 attached being the “1245 Kilborn Place Lands,” from The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Ottawa for $18.5 million plus applicable taxes and closing costs.
  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 for the acquisition of the “1245 Kilborn Place Lands”, as described in this report.
  Carried

14.6

Declaration of Surplus Land – 2 Pretty Street and Transfer to Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation

File No. ACS2023-PRE-CRO-0018 - Stittsville (6) 

• Committee Recommendations

  That City Council authorize the transfer of 2 Pretty Street, subject to existing easements and any easements that may be required, to the Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation (OCLDC) for disposal.

  Carried

15.

Planning and Housing Committee Report 14

15.1

Zoning By-law Amendment – 3430 Carling Avenue

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0104 - Bay (7)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3430 Carling Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit two six-storey residential buildings, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

15.2

Zoning By-law Amendment - 729 Ridgewood Avenue

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0090 - River (16)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 729 Ridgewood Avenue, as shown in Document 1, from General Mixed Use, Subzone 1, Floor Space Index 1.0 (GM1 F(1.0)) to General Mixed Use, Urban Exception XXXX, Schedule Sxxx (GM[XXXX] Sxxx) to permit a low- to high-rise mixed-use development including 444 residential units, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried as amended
• Motion No. 2023 - 20-05
  Moved by R. Brockington
  Seconded by J. Leiper

  WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0090 (the “Report”) recommends amending the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law to permit a low- to high-rise mixed-use development including 444 residential units at 729 Ridgewood Avenue; and

  WHEREAS the Location Map in Document 1 of the Report erroneously includes a subzone in the new zone;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council amend Planning and Housing Committee Report 14, Item 3: Zoning By-law Amendment – 729 Ridgewood Avenue by replacing Document 1 – Location Map with the document labelled Annex 1 and attached to this motion (held on file with the City Clerk); and

  THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there be no further notice pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended.

  Carried

15.3

Zoning By-Law Amendment – 1200 Maritime Way

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0106 - Kanata North (4)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1200 Maritime Way, as shown in Document 1, to permit the development of 28 and 30 storey high rise buildings, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

15.4

Directions Report - Aligning Zoning By-law 2008-250 with Bill 23

ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0038 - City Wide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That the Council direct staff to return to Council in Q4 2023 with proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law with respect to the following:

  1. Bring into conformity the current Zoning By-law with the provisions of Bill 23 as outlined in the report;
  2. Approve Option 2 concerning regulating principal and additional units permitted under Bill 23 by removing existing floor area and entranceway restrictions from Section 133; and
  3. Approve Option 5 to address parking and landscaping in rear yards such that no more than 70 per cent of the rear yard area may be occupied by parking spaces, including any driveways and/or aisles providing access to parking spaces, plus a requirement to provide 15 per cent of the rear yard as soft landscaped area.
  Carried

15.5

2023-2026 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy and Update

ACS2023-CSS-GEN-011 - City Wide

• Committee recommendation(s)
  That Council approve:

  1. The allocation of $66,629,914 by the Director of Housing Services to support affordable housing projects through conditional capital contributions between the City and each housing provider as detailed below, with the funds comprised of $16,000,000 in City capital approved by Council in the 2023 City Budget, $18,553,914 federal Rapid Housing Initiative (round 3) funding, $5,926,000 in 2023-2024 Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative funding, $24,150,000 in 2023-2024 provincial Priority Projects for Municipalities funds, and $2,000,000 previously intended for a Request for Proposals for private sector developers,
     1. Up to $24,150,000 from the provincial Priority Projects for Municipalities be allocated to Ottawa Community Housing Corporation for 715 Mikinak Road, and that $9,150,000 of City capital funding that had been allocated to the project in prior years be reallocated to support the Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy as described in Recommendation 1(h);
     2. Up to $2,128,000 be allocated to Nepean Housing Corporation for the completion of the affordable housing project at 1 Dunbar Court;
     3. Up to $18,553,914 of Rapid Housing Initiative (Round 3) funds be allocated to Ottawa Salus Corporation for the construction of 54 supportive housing units at 56 Capilano Drive;
     4. Up to $7,045,073 be allocated to a contingency budget to support projects currently under development that require additional funding as described in Document 1;
     5. Up to $600,000 from the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) be allocated towards the continuation of the Ontario Renovates program;
     6. Up to $606,075 to permit an eight-month extension of the short-term interest-free repayable loan provided to the African Caribbean Association of Ottawa through the 2021 Capital Plan for their project at 881-883 Pinecrest Road;
     7. Up to $1,500,000 to permit up to a three-year extension of the short -term interest free repayable loan provided to Holland Properties through the 2019 Capital Plan for 161 Presland Road,
     8. Up to $21,196,852, of which $9,150,000 is from the reallocation of the Mikinak project and the 2023-2024 Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) funding, be allocated to a strategic acquisition and renovation related to the Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy; and
     9. That any remaining or additional funding that becomes available in 2023 be allocated as contingency to projects currently underway and requiring additional funding for completion, or to priority projects included in Document 2.
  2. The Term of Council spending plan in the amount of $50,717,800, which is made up of $45,000,000 City capital ($15M annually from 2024 to 2026) subject to annual City budget approval and $5,717,800 Ontario Priorities Housing Initiatives (2024-2025), be allocated by the Director, Housing Services to support the following priority affordable housing projects as follows,
     1. Up to $32,420,946 be allocated equitably over 3 years to Ottawa Community Housing Corporation for Rochester Heights Phase 2 (818 Gladstone Ave), to leverage projected CMHC Co-investment Forgivable Loan funding and Repayable Loan financing towards the 273 –unit project, notwithstanding that the proposed weighted average rents will be approximately 95% of Average Market Rent (AMR) instead of the usual 80% as otherwise required under Action Ottawa and provincial capital funding programs.
     2. Up to $15,000,000 be allocated equitably over 3 years to Multifaith Housing Initiative for LeBreton Flats, to leverage CMHC Co-investment funding of $15,733,540 towards the 133-unit affordable rental project;
     3. Up to $600,000 from the OPHI 2024-2025 be allocated towards the Ontario Renovates program;
     4. Up to $2,696,852 from the OPHI 2024-2025 be allocated to Ottawa Salus Corporation to fully fund the construction of 54 supportive housing units at 56 Capilano Drive as further described in Recommendation 1(c); and
     5. That any remaining or additional funding that becomes available for the period 2024-2026, excluding Housing Accelerator Funding, be allocated to priority projects listed in Document 2.
  Carried

16.

Transportation Committee Report 7

16.1

Bank Street Cycling and Transit Improvements (Riverside Drive Westbound to Aylmer Avenue)

ACS2023-PRE-TP-0007 - Capital (17); Alta Vista (18)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Approve the recommended plan to add cycling facilities to Bank Street over Billings Bridge between Riverside Drive westbound and Chesley Street as described in this report; and,
  Carried as amended

  Councillor S. Desroches dissented on paragraph 1 and 2. 

  
  
• 2. Approve implementation of a northbound reserved bus lane on Bank Street between Chesley Street and Aylmer Avenue during the weekday afternoon peak period, including any by-law amendments required to implement this facility.

  Carried

  Councillor W. Lo dissented on paragraph 2.

  
  
• Motion No. 2023 - 20-06
  Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by T. Tierney

  WHEREAS the proposed establishment of a northbound reserved bus lane along Bank Street from Chesley Street to Aylmer Avenue would require the establishment of a parking prohibition of three hours between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm; and

  WHEREAS currently there is a southbound parking prohibition along this corridor from 3:30 to 5:30 pm; and

  WHEREAS the proposed northbound bus-only lane would result in no on-street parking on either side of Bank Street in Old Ottawa South between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm; and

  WHEREAS the hours between 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm sees significant transit delay, seeing travel times over six minutes per run during this timeframe; and

  WHEREAS changing the bus-only lane and parking prohibition hours to 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm would result in only one hour along this corridor during which time there would be no on-street parking; and

  WHEREAS Bank Street is a Traditional Main Street with retail stores and restaurants on the ground floor of each block; and

  WHEREAS a considered and updated parking strategy for the surrounding residential streets  may help to provide needed parking for business patrons and to manage traffic so that parking-seekers will not unduly circle or drive dangerously through the neighbourhood; and

  WHEREAS businesses along this corridor have requested the timing of the reserved bus lane be reduced so as to limit the timeframe during which there will be no on-street parking available on Bank Street; and

  WHEREAS businesses along this corridor have requested the city undertake a review of parking options on surrounding streets to optimize parking demand management during the hours of the bus-only lane on Bank Street;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT northbound reserved bus lane along Bank Street from Chesley Street to Aylmer Avenue in the weekday afternoon peak be implemented between the hours of 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm delegating authority to staff to make minor changes to the timing, should it be determined necessary for transit service, with staff to report back one year after implementation to review the possibility of extension; and

  THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the city conduct a review of the surrounding residential streets and current available on-street parking to develop a strategy to optimize on-street parking regulations and signage to best provide the needed parking for businesses while also minimizing the disruption and risk to residents of the neighbourhood.

  Carried

17.

Bulk Consent Agenda

17.1

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 6

17.1.1

Zoning By-law Amendment – 147 Langstaff Drive, anomaly lands

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0105 - West Carleton-March (5)

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 147 Langstaff Drive, as shown in Document 1, to permit a portion of a residential subdivision, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

17.2

Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 7

17.2.1

Ottawa Community Ice Partners Loan Guarantee

File No. ACS2023-FCS-FIN-0008 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation

  That Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer to finalize and execute the terms of a loan guarantee for a credit facility that will be used to retire the existing $3 million line of credit issued to the Ottawa Community Ice Partners by the Royal Bank of Canada and guaranteed by the City of Ottawa.

  Carried

17.2.2

Approve the sale of a portion of 751 Peter Morand Crescent in exchange for lands required for Various Active Transportation Connections

File No. ACS2023-PRE-CRO-0004 - Alta Vista (18), Beacon Hill-Cyrville (11), Orléans West-Innes (2) and College (8)

• Committee Recommendations

  That City Council:

  1. Approve the disposal of a portion of 751 Peter Morand Crescent, described as part of Lot 15, Concession Junction Gore, being Part 11 on Plan 4R-9853 in the City of Ottawa, containing approximately 960.9 metres squared (10,343 square feet), subject to final survey, and shown as Parcel 1 on Document 1 attached, subject to easements that may be required to Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique du Centre-Est de L’Ontario (CECCE), having a value of $393,034.00.
  2. Approve the acquisition of a fee simple interest in lands owned by Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique du Centre-Est de L’Ontario (CECCE), lands required for future various active transportation connections, described as follows:
     
     1. Part of 1303 Fellows Road legally described as part of Blocks C and D on Plan 402639, geographic Township of Nepean, now in the City of Ottawa, being part of PIN 03954-0024, containing an area of approximately 364.7 square metres (3,925 square feet) subject to final survey and shown as Parcel 1 on Document 2 attached hereto;
     2. Part of 6588 & 6664 Carriere Street legally described as part of Lots 3 and 4, Concession 2 (Ottawa Front), as in N522673, save and except Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 4R-11428, geographic Township of Gloucester, now in the City of Ottawa, being part of PIN 04419-0489, containing an area of approximately 1,226 square metres (13,196 square feet) subject to final survey and shown as Parcel 1 on Document 3 attached here to;
     3. Part of 4000 Labelle Street legally described as part of Lot 27, Concession 2 (Ottawa Front), being Part 2 on Plan 4R-9462, except Part 2 on Plan 4R-9790, geographic Township of Gloucester, now in the City of Ottawa, being part of PIN 04264-0018, containing an area of approximately 340 square metres (3,660 square feet) subject to final survey and shown as Parcel 1 on Document 4 attached hereto. All having a combined market value of $757,087.00;
  3. Approve the use of funds by Transportation Planning Services held in account 907838 for the difference in land value for the acquisition in the amount of $364,053.00 plus HST as applicable.
  4. Delegate authority to the Director, Corporate Real Estate Office to enter into, conclude, execute, amend and implement, on behalf of the City, the Land Exchange Agreement for the disposal of a portion of 751 Peter Morand Crescent and acquisition of the fee simple lands and payment of the difference in land value as described in this report.
  Carried

17.2.3

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

File No. ACS2023-PRE-CRO-0005 - River (16), Capital (17) Alta Vista (18)

• Committee Recommendation

  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 Rehabilitation project, Phase 1.

  Carried

17.2.4

Request to Waive Market Value – 1325 Avenue L

File No. ACS2023-PRE-CRO-0017 - Alta Vista (18) 

• Committee Recommendation

  That Council waive the Corporate Real Estate Office’s Leasing Policy to grant a License of Occupation for market rent and approve a Temporary License of Occupation to 25 Pickering Holdings Inc. over 1325 Avenue L in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00).

  Carried

17.2.5

Delegation of Authority to Sign Mutual Agreement for Drainage Works at 2121 Huntley Road

File No. ACS2023-PRE-CRO-0022 - Rideau-Jock (21)

• Committee Recommendation

  That City Council authorize and delegate authority to the Director, Corporate Real Estate Office, to execute a Mutual Agreement for Drainage Works under Section 2 of the Drainage Act between the City and Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited as described in this report.

  Carried

17.3

Planning and Housing Committee Report 14

17.3.1

Zoning By-law Amendment – 314 Bell Street South

ACS2023-PRE-PS-0095 - Capital (17)

• Committee recommendation(s), as amended

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 314 Bell Street South, as shown in Document 1, to permit a three-storey four-unit addition to an existing three storey four-unit apartment building, as detailed in Document 2, revised.

  Carried

17.3.2

Motion – Requirements to mitigate against increased Wind Uplift Loads on Roofs

ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0105 - City Wide

• Committee recommendation(s)

  That the Mayor on behalf of Council write a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing conveying the City of Ottawa’s support for the province’s proposed Green Building Code to include requirements to mitigate against increased Wind Uplift Loads on Roofs in order to better create more wind resilient communities.

  Carried

17.4

City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions

17.4.1

Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of August 23, 2023

• Motion No. 2023 - 20/xx

  Report Recommendation

  That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of August 23, 2023, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Documents 1-4.

  Carried

18.

In Camera Items

There were no in camera items.

19.

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

20.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• Motion No. 2023 - 20-07
  Moved by C. Kelly
  Seconded by T. Kavanagh

  That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 6; the Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 7; the Planning and Housing Committee Report 14; the Transportation Committee Report 7; and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of August 23, 2023” be received and adopted as amended. 

  Carried

21.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

21.1

Motion - Councillor M. Carr - Public Disclosure of Travel

• Motion No. 2023 - 20-08
  Moved by M. Carr
  Seconded by D. Brown

  WHEREAS in keeping with the City's commitment to accountability and transparency, the overarching principle of the Routine Disclosure and Active Dissemination Policy is to advance the view that information held by the City of Ottawa should be made available to the public, and any exceptions to this principle should be limited and specific; and

  WHEREAS on December 8, 2010, City Council approved the 2010-2014 Governance Review report and established the practice of disclosing the individual office expenses for Members of City Council, including business-related travel, on the City’s website in the spirit of accountability and transparency; and

  WHEREAS the Senior Leadership Team, being the General Managers and the City Manager, similarly discloses their office expenses including business-related travel on the City’s website, but business-related travel for the Extended Senior Leadership Team, which includes managers and directors, is not proactively disclosed; and 

  WHEREAS total travel expenses for the current Extended Senior Leadership Team totaled $63,111 in 2022, yet disclosures relating to travel for the current Senior Leadership Teams was $14,170, representing 22.45 per cent of the travel for the Extended Senior Leadership Team; and

  WHEREAS the City of Toronto discloses expenses related to business travel for senior staff positions at the Division Head and Director levels;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that effective January 1, 2024, all business-related travel for the City’s Extended Senior Leadership Team be disclosed on Ottawa.ca on a quarterly basis. 

  Carried

21.2

Motion - Councillor S. Plante - Franco-Ontarian flag in Carré de la Francophonie Vanier

• Motion No. 2023 - 20-09
  Moved by S. Plante
  Seconded by C. Kitts

  WHEREAS Vanier represents a Francophone bastion in Ottawa;

  WHEREAS Vanier is a historically Francophone neighbourhood; 

  WHEREAS French is one of Canada’s two official languages;

  WHEREAS the Carré de la Francophonie de Vanier has, since 2018, and since its official inauguration by the City of Ottawa on September 25, 2019, proven to be a community hub for advancing, protecting, and celebrating la Francophonie in Canada and elsewhere;

  WHEREAS, since 2018, the Franco-Ontarian flag had been consistently raised on a temporary flagpole near the Carré de la Francophonie de Vanier during the annual September 25 Franco-Ontarian Day celebrations, pending the installation of a permanent flagpole at the Carré;

  WHEREAS, on June 24, 2023, for Saint Jean-Baptiste Day, a holiday celebrated by French Canadians to honour their language and their traditions, the Franco-Ontarian flag flew for the first time on the new permanent flagpole set up at the Carré de la Francophonie as part of the City of Ottawa’s Montreal Road Revitalization Project;

  WHEREAS this initiative is supported by the Vanier Community Association and the Vanier Community Services Centre;

  THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED THAT Council declare that the flagpole at the Carré de la Francophonie de Vanier be recognized as “the very first official flagpole to exclusively and permanently fly the Franco-Ontarian flag on Montreal Road in the heart of Vanier.”

  Carried

21.3

Motion -  Councillor S. Plante - Children and Youth Implications

• Motion No. 2023 - 20-10
  Moved by S. Plante
  Seconded by R. King

  WHEREAS all City of Ottawa staff reports prepared for Committee and Council consideration follow the corporate standard Council and Committee report template; and
   
  WHEREAS the standard Council and Committee report template includes various Implications sections that are meant to provide a high-level summary of how the report recommendations will affect a particular area of focus or how the recommendations comply with relevant standards, policies and legislation, and these Implications sections are completed by the report author (in some cases with the assistance of subject matter experts) or other prescribed staff; and 
   
  WHEREAS the current standard Council and Committee report template includes certain “mandatory” Implications sections that must be completed for all reports (Financial Implications; Legal Implications), as well as various “mandatory if applicable” Implications sections (Accessibility Impacts; Asset Management Implications; Climate Implications; Delegation of Authority Implications; Economic Implications; Environmental Implications; Indigenous, Gender and Equity Implications; Risk Management Implications; Rural Implications; Technology Implications); and
   
  WHEREAS although many City services and programs have a direct impact on children and youth, the standard Council and Committee report template does not include an Implications section that summarizes the effects of report recommendations on this important cohort in areas such as recreation, public transit and childcare; and 
   
  WHEREAS the standard Council and Committee report template is traditionally reviewed as part of the City’s regular governance review process; 
   
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council direct staff to bring forward for Council’s consideration as part of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review process a proposal for a Children and Youth Implications section to be included in the standard Council and Committee report template. 

  Carried

21.4

Motion - Councillor S. Plante - Councillor Statements

• Motion No. 2023 - 20-11
  Moved by S. Plante
  Seconded by S. Desroches

  WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s publication titled, The Ontario Municipal Councillor’s Guide recognizes that Councillors have “three main roles” to play in the City: a representative, a policy-maker, and a steward; 

  WHEREAS many democratic bodies allow their members to make statements to recognize significant events in constituency they represent (e.g. the passing of a significant member of the community, the success of a local sports team, the contribution of a volunteer organization to the community), as a standard practice;  

  WHEREAS the proceedings of City Council are governed by the Procedure By-law (No. 2022-410) and these rules of procedure do not currently contemplate “Councillor Statements” and such statements only occur on an ad-hoc basis by way of a motion or with the consent of the Mayor; and 

  WHEREAS providing all Councillors with a regular opportunity to make such statements would facilitate their representative role, as outlined in the above-noted Ministry Guide. 

  WHEREAS, in keeping with tradition, City Council is expected to review and make minor adjustments (“tweaks”) to its governance practices in 2024 through the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review; 
    
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council direct the City Clerk to undertake a jurisdictional scan on the practice of Councillor Statements, consult with Members of Council and report back on findings and any associated recommendations as part of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review process.

  Carried

  Carried with Councillors Leiper and Devine dissenting.

  
  

21.5

Motion - Councillor S. Plante - Public Disclosure of Non-competitive Contracts

• Motion No. 2023 - 20-12
  Moved by S. Plante
  Seconded by D. Brown

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Procurement By-law (By-law No. 2000-50, as amended) provides for non-competitive contracts, commonly known as sole source contracts, to be awarded in certain circumstances; and

  WHEREAS with respect to the reporting to Council of non-competitive contracts, Subsection 39(1) of the Procurement By-law provides that the Chief Procurement Officer “shall submit to Council an information report semi-annually containing the details relevant to the exercise of delegated authority for all contracts awarded by Directors exceeding $25,000 and Supply Services shall certify in the report that the awards are in compliance with the Procurement By-law”; and

  WHEREAS the current reporting/disclosure threshold that exceeds $25,000 does not provide for the disclosure of non-competitive contracts valued at $25,000 or less, resulting in a lack of transparency regarding these sole source contracts; and

  WHEREAS enhanced reporting to Council of non-competitive contracts valued at $25,000 or less would align with the overarching principle in the Routine Disclosure and Active Dissemination Policy, which is to advance the view that information held by the City should be made available to the public, and any exceptions to this principle should be limited and specific; and

  WHEREAS the City of Toronto Purchasing and Materials Management Division’s Routine Disclosure Plan dated November 23, 2020, provides for the online disclosure of relevant details regarding non-competitive contracts issued, including the supplier name, contract amount, description, contract date, division name and rationale (except where the procurement is confidential, in which case only the contract amount is disclosed); 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council direct staff to bring forward in Q2 2024 options for the public disclosure of non-competitive contracts valued at $25,000 or less, which are awarded in accordance with the Procurement By-law (By-law No. 2000-50, as amended), including the supplier name, contract amount, description, contract date, and department name.

  Carried

22.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

22.1

Motion - Councillor R. King - Demolition Control - 240 Presland Road

• Motion No. 2023 - 20-13
  Moved by R. King
  Seconded by S. Plante

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion, in order that the property owner may address these issues as soon as possible, 

  WHEREAS the building on the parcel of land known as 240 Presland Road is owned by Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation, and;

  WHEREAS the building is currently vacant following a fire on February 21st, 2023 and;

  WHEREAS the project engineer has identified the building as uninhabitable, a risk to adjacent structures, and the public, and;

  WHEREAS temporary support of the structure and rehabilitation feasibility are not an effective use of funding intended for affordable housing, and; 

  WHEREAS the project engineer has recommended immediate demolition, and;

  WHEREAS the normal approval process under demolition control could take some time; and

  WHEREAS, given the unique circumstances, waiving demolition control will permit the site to be made safe for the public and allow the Owner to focus on plans for redeveloping the site;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council waive demolition control approval, and allow the Owners to proceed directly to seeking a demolition permit for the building on 240 Presland Road.

  Carried

22.2

Motion - Councillor J. Leiper - Demolition Control – 115 Spencer Street

• Motion No. 2023 - 20-14
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by A. Troster

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion, in order to allow the City to proceed with demolition in a timely manner.

  WHEREAS the building on the parcel of land known as 115 Spencer Street is owned by the City of Ottawa, and;

  WHEREAS the building is currently vacant following the acquisition of the property for the provision of parkland in 2022, and;

  WHEREAS the site is undergoing a design stage and community participation process to finalize the design of the community park, and;

  WHEREAS the City is aiming to demolish the building in fall of 2023 to allow for the construction of the park in 2024 and; 

  WHEREAS the site is subject to a Demolition Control application and the normal approval process under demolition control could unduly delay the project and restrict meeting the timelines for tendering the project;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council waive demolition control approval, to allow the City to proceed directly to seeking a demolition permit for the building on 115 Spencer Street.

  Carried

22.3

Motion - Councillor M. Luloff - Orleans Ribfest and Poutinefest

• Motion No. 2023 - 20-15
  Moved by M. Luloff
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

  WHEREAS the Orleans Ribfest and Poutinefest is an outdoor festival promoting traditional, gourmet, exotic and different worlds of poutine. Featuring multiple food vendors, musicians and a craft beer garden; and

  WHEREAS the Orleans Ribfest and Poutinefest is to occur on Friday, September 15, 2023 through Sunday, September 17, 2023; and

  WHEREAS Centrum Boulevard, from Brisebois Crescent to Prestone Drive is required to be closed to accommodate the festival and on-street festival set-up; and

  WHEREAS the on-street festival set-up will commence at 9:00 am on Thursday, September 14, 2023 and the festival will begin operation at 11:00 am on Friday, September 15 2023; and

  WHEREAS the on-street festival take-down will commence at 9:00 am on Monday, September 18, 2023 until 12 pm noon on Monday, September 18, 2023.

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

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Centrum Boulevard from Brisebois Crescent to Prestone Drive from 9:00 am on Thursday, September 14, 2023 to 12 pm noon on Monday, September 18, 2023 for the Orleans Ribfest and Poutinefest, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

  Carried

23.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

23.1

Motion - Councillor C. Kitts - Request to Province regarding surplus proceeds from tax sale

• Moved by C. Kitts
  Seconded by M. Sutcliffe

  WHEREAS prior to being repealed by Bill 68: Modernizing Ontario’s Municipal Legislation Act, 2017, Section 380(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001 allowed for a municipality to retain surplus proceeds from tax sales with their jurisdiction; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s most recent tax sale resulted in a surplus of $1.7M that was remitted to the Provincial courts; and

  WHEREAS the current tax sale process puts a burden on the municipality in terms of time and money spent to facilitate the process for the sole benefit of the Crown in Right of Ontario; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa supports calls from Ontario municipalities, such as the Town of Petrolia, the Town of Essex, the Township of Parry Sound, and others in requesting the reinstatement of previous legislation that permitted municipalities to apply for and retain surplus proceeds from tax sales in their jurisdictions.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council request that the Provincial Government reverse the decision made by the previous Government and reinstate the legislation that permitted municipalities to apply for and retain surplus proceeds from tax sale in their jurisdictions.

23.2

Motion - Councillor D. Brown - Extension of Antenna Concurrence for 5440 Fernbank

• Moved by D. Brown
  Seconded by G. Gower

  WHEREAS the federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Client Procedures Circular CPC-2-0-03, Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems, issue 6, requires proponents of proposals for new antenna systems to consult with municipalities and the public; and

  WHEREAS as per Section 4.5 of CPC-2-0-03, construction of an antenna system must be completed within three years of the conclusion of consultation after which consultations will no longer be deemed valid by the Ministry except in the case where a proponent secures the agreement of the relevant land-use authority to an extension for a specified time period in writing; and

  WHEREAS staff provided the City’s concurrence through the Council-approved municipal concurrence and public consultation process for antenna systems for 5440 Fernbank Road on 14 July 2020; and

  WHEREAS the three year period has expired, and City’s process does not allow staff delegated authority to extend municipal concurrence; and

  WHEREAS the 2019 application for 5440 Fernbank Road remains unchanged; and

  WHEREAS the proposed antenna is an opportunity to improve service for the hundreds of cellular telephone users in the area;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the municipal concurrence for the proposed antenna system at 5440 Fernbank Road be extended by 24 months, lapsing on 14 July 2025.

23.3

Motion - Councillor King - New Edinburgh Field House WiFi Installation

• Moved by R. King
  Seconded by M. Carr

  WHEREAS the Crichton Community Council (CCC) is a community association in New Edinburgh that provides community programming and activities at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse; and

  WHEREAS dating back to 2000, City Council had approved a capital allocation of $250,000 to the CCC for the expansion and enhancement of recreation and cultural infrastructure in New Edinburgh; and

  WHEREAS the New Edinburgh Community and Arts Center capital account currently holds a balance of $287,257.78; and

  WHEREAS the CCC has requested a number of improvements to the fieldhouse, including the installation of equipment and cabling to enable a Wi-Fi service in the building; and

  WHEREAS the cost of Wi-Fi installation has been quoted to the CCC at $2,956.41; and

  WHEREAS the installation of WIFI equipment qualifies for funding from the New Edinburgh Community and Arts Center account;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that funds from the New Edinburgh Community and Arts Center account be approved for the installation of Wi-Fi equipment and cabling at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the CCC, prior to the activation of the Wi-Fi service, undertake to be responsible for all one-time and ongoing fees for Wi-Fi activation and monthly service, with Information Technology Services managing the service provider on behalf of the CCC; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that CCC be responsible for ensuring that only ‘filtered’ internet service is made available to the public by implementing and maintaining effective access restrictions to sites and content relating to adult and pornographic material, hateful and discriminatory material, gambling, weapons and other areas as detailed in a WIFI agreement to be executed between the City and CCC prior to activating the service; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager of Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services be delegated the authority to authorize future expenditures from the reserve account for capital improvements to City facilities and lands, in consultation with the Councillor for Ward 13 and the Crichton Community Council.

23.4

Motion - Councillor J. Leiper - To call a Joint Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee meeting to consider the report entitled “Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to Redevelopment”

• Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by M. Sutcliffe

  WHEREAS staff from Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development and Finance and Corporate Services have worked together to develop recommendations to Committee and Council on the Lansdowne Partnership Plan; and 

  WHEREAS staff recommend consideration of the formal report be done jointly at a special Planning and Housing and Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting; and

  WHEREAS the purpose of the item is to report to joint Planning and Housing and Finance and Corporate Services Committee on the:

  1. Funding strategy for the construction of the new Event Centre and North Side Stands
  2. Approval of the Business Case
  3. Endorsement of the revised concept plan
  4. Approval of the associated Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment
  5. Approval of delegated authority for disposal of air rights
  6. Direct CMO, Chief Financial Officer to finalize negotiations with OSEG on the LMLP

  WHEREAS the Chairs of both Committees indicated their support for a joint Planning and Housing and Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting for the consideration of the report. 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT that Council delegate authority to a joint Planning and Housing and Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting to consider the “Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to Redevelopment”.

23.5

Motion - Councillor S. Menard - Lansdowne 2.0 report

• Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by L. Johnson

  WHEREAS Council passed a motion in 2022 from Councillors Meehan and Cloutier which resolved the following:

  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT that Council requests the Auditor General consider undertaking a review of the Lansdowne project, based on risks identified throughout the life of project, commencing once staff have progressed further with their planned approach, utilizing an agile audit approach like the current audit of the Zero Emission Buses Program; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Auditor General consider including in her review the following elements:

  • budget/estimated costs and associated authorities;
  • funding strategies and associated financial arrangements; and
  • project agreement(s), etc.

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Auditor General report back in the new term of Council with any recommendations; and,

  WHEREAS the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has confirmed that they will be undertaking an agile audit of Lansdowne 2.0 as early as this fall; and,

  WHEREAS the current timeline for Lansdowne 2.0 approvals has approval of the financial plan and the planning application scheduled to occur before report backs on Lansdowne 2.0 from the OAG can be expected to be delivered; and,

  WHEREAS the OAG is an independent and professional office whose work could result in meaningful changes being needed to the Lansdowne 2.0 project; and,

  WHEREAS members of council will not have the benefit of hearing from the OAG on the value for money and risk analysis of the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal before being asked to authorize it; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the forthcoming Lansdowne 2.0 report identify what decision points will be available to Committee and Council, up to and including the decision to withdraw, that can integrate and respond to the information from the OAG on the viability and risks associated with Lansdowne 2.0.  

23.6

Motion - Councillor S. Menard - Ontario’s Auditor General and Integrity Commissioner to review urban boundary expansion lands to Ottawa

• Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by R. Brockington

  WHEREAS Ontario’s Auditor General and Integrity Commissioner have investigated provincially directed greenbelt and urban boundary expansions in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area; and, 

  WHEREAS those investigations concluded that the province’s decisions were inappropriately influenced by the private interests of developer-connected donors to the Progressive Conservative Party; and, 

  WHEREAS the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has recently resigned and unilaterally added 654 hectares of expansion lands to Ottawa’s urban boundary without consultation in November of 2022; and, 

  WHEREAS these lands were evaluated by the municipality to be poor candidates for expansion due to the high cost and various scoring criteria by the municipality; and,

  WHEREAS these changes increased the 1,281-hectare urban expansion Council approved in May of 2020 by approximately 50 percent; and, 

  WHEREAS that decision results in even more costly urban sprawl in Ottawa that Ottawa ratepayers will have to pay for; and, 

  WHEREAS this decision was widely criticized and opposed by members of Council, including the Mayor, last term; and, 

  WHEREAS local media reporting has since revealed that some of the expansion lands added to Ottawa’s urban boundary by the provincial government had been purchased shortly beforehand by developer-connected donors to the Progressive Conservative Party;  

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council call on Ontario’s Auditor General and Integrity Commissioner to consider reviewing the provincial government’s decision to add urban boundary expansion lands to Ottawa and for the Province to reverse this costly decision.  

24.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

24.1

Three Readings

• Motion No. 2023 - 20-16
  Moved by C. Kelly
  Seconded by T. Kavanagh

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

  2023-388    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2019-397, designating community safety zones throughout the City of Ottawa.
  2023-389    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at croissant Companion Crescent, avenue Wanderer Avenue, voie Casting Way, and ruelle Skiff Lane on Plan 4M-1724 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  2023-390    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint an interim City Clerk and to repeal By-law 2008-391.
  2023-391    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2012-370 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for solid waste management and to repeal by-law No. 2009-396. 
  2023-392    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (cercle Metric Circle and terrasse Bolt Terrace).
  2023-393    A By-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal By-law No. 302-90 and By-law No. 303-90 of the old Corporation of the City of Ottawa, as amended.
  2023-394    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.
  2023-395    A bylaw of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.
  2023-396    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2022-291 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 280 Laurier Avenue East. 
  2023-397    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from lands known municipally as 4624 Spratt Road.
  2023-398    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 3430 Carling Avenue. 
  2023-399    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 314 Bell Street South. 
  2023-400    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 729 Ridgewood Avenue. 
  2023-401    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 147 Langstaff Drive and anomaly lands.  
  2023-402    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1200 Maritime Way. 
  2023-403    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volumes 1, 2A, 2B and 2C of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to implement a series of Omnibus amendments intended to correct various errors, omissions and provide necessary updates arising since ministerial approval of the Plan. 
  2023-404    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at croissant Bliss Crescent, croissant Cobra Crescent, rue Energy Street on Plan 4M-1723 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

   

  Carried

25.

Confirmation By-law

• Motion No. 2023 - 20-17
  Moved by C. Kelly
  Seconded by T. Kavanagh

  That the following by-law be read and passed:

  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 13 September 2023.

  Carried

26.

Inquiries

26.1

Inquiry - Councillor S. Desroches - Park and Rides

• Councillor S. Desroches (OCC 2023-09)

  Can OCTRANSPO assess the feasibility of allowing temporary park and fly parking spots (ie long term parking) at certain south Ottawa park and rides with a goal of encouraging ridership and maximizing empty parking spaces? Some Park and Rides are projected to have surplus parking spaces as a result of pre-pandemic anticipated capacity such as Bowesville and Leitrim.

27.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 12:22pm.

• Motion No. 2023 - 20-18
  Moved by C. Kelly
  Seconded by T. Kavanagh

  That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 13 September 2023 be adjourned.

  Carried