Ottawa public meetings in 2021

Ottawa Police Services Board

The Ottawa Police Services Board is meeting to consider several financial and administrative items, including delegating authority for the 2022 Fleet Replacement Program, transferring capital funds for a south facility, and approving a three-year wireless services contract with Telus. The board will also receive verbal reports from the chair and chief, and consider the appointment of a special constable. The agenda includes routine items such as confirmation of minutes and reports for information.

• Approve delegation of authority for 2022 Fleet Replacement Program up to $4.5 million
• Transfer $5.0M (capital order 909876) and $4.0M (capital order 909877) to capital order 903447 for Facility Acquisition - South Phase 1
• Approve $6,595.27 membership fee to Ontario Association of Police Services Boards for 2022
• Approve Telus wireless services contract for 3 years (2022-2024) at approx. $3,362,000 excluding taxes
• Appoint Morgan Wyche as Special Constable under Section 53 of the Police Services Act

Finance and Economic Development Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Committee is reviewing a proposal to acquire land at 3101 Albion Road for $6,362,400. The meeting also includes a construction update for Stage 2 LRT and a motion regarding technical comparisons between the Trillium Line and Confederation Line.

• Proposed $6,362,400 purchase of land at 3101 Albion Road from Canadian Pacific Railway
• Quarterly Stage 2 LRT construction update
• Motion for a technical comparison between Trillium Line and Confederation Line designs
• In-camera legal update regarding Light Rail Transit (LRT)

The Finance and Economic Development Committee approved the acquisition of CP Rail lands at 3101 Albion Road for $6,362,400, and delegated authority for related agreements. It also carried a motion to engage a peer review of the Trillium Line design and construction. The committee received the Stage 2 LRT construction update for information.

• Approved acquisition of CP Rail lands at 3101 Albion Road for $6,362,400 (carried)
• Delegated authority to Director, Corporate Real Estate Office for purchase/option agreements
• Delegated authority to Director, Rail Construction Program for Airport Rail Link station agreements
• Carried motion to engage peer review of Trillium Line design and construction by TransitNEXT
• Received update on Stage 2 LRT construction for information

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee met for a special meeting to receive a presentation regarding the city-wide e-scooters pilot project. The committee was scheduled to review the update and provide feedback as appropriate.

• E-SCOOTERS PILOT PROJECT UPDATE (City Wide)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received a presentation on the e-scooter pilot project and heard from multiple delegations opposing it. No formal decision was made; staff agreed to return with proposed recommendations for the February 2022 Transportation Committee meeting.

• Received e-scooter pilot project presentation and provided feedback
• Staff to return with recommendations for February 2022 Transportation Committee

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to consider and approve the 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, including those for city departments, boards, and committees. The agenda includes budget recommendations from various committees, such as Community and Protective Services, Environmental Protection, and Finance, as well as specific budgets for the Ottawa Police Service, Public Library, and Board of Health. Council will also receive a petition about making respite centres permanent.

• Ottawa Police Service 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets
• Ottawa Public Library 2022 Draft Budget Estimates
• Ottawa Board of Health 2022 Draft Operating Budget
• Increase Ottawa Hand in Hand subsidy from $200 to $205 per participant
• Direct staff to allocate $1M for Climate Change Master Plan

City Council adopted the 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets as amended, including all committee recommendations and budget roadmap motions. The budget directs $2.65 million in unallocated police funds to community mental health and safety programs, and approves a 2.5% transit fare increase delayed until full O-Train Line 1 service resumes. Several other motions were approved, including free transit fares for children aged 0-7 and a program providing free transit passes to emergency shelter clients.

• Adopted 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets (16-8)
• Approved Ottawa Police Service 2022 budget with $2.65M reduction (19-5)
• Directed $2.1M of police savings to Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (carried)
• Directed $550K of police savings to mental health crisis response system (carried)
• Approved 2.5% transit fare increase, delayed until full O-Train Line 1 service (carried)
• Approved free transit fares for children aged 0-7 in 2022 (carried)
• Approved free weekly/monthly transit passes for emergency shelter clients (carried)
• Referred $9M Energy and Emissions Fund proposal to staff for Q2 2022 report (14-10)

Finance and Economic Development Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Committee will consider the 2022 draft operating and capital budgets and forward recommendations to Council. It will also discuss a motion requesting a comparison of Confederation Line challenges with Trillium Line design, a peer review, and a construction timeline update. Other items include a report on 2022 budget expenses, a status update on inquiries, and the French Language Services Advisory Committee mid-term report.

• 2022 draft operating and capital budget review and recommendations
• Motion for Trillium Line design comparison and peer review
• Report on 2022 budget expenses per Ontario Regulation 284/09
• Status update on committee inquiries and motions
• 2020 Business Improvement Area annual reports and audited financial statements

The Finance and Economic Development Committee approved the 2022 draft operating and capital budget for its departments, forwarding it to Council for consideration on December 8, 2021. The committee also deferred a motion on the Trillium Line LRT to a special meeting on December 17, 2021. Several reports were received for information, including the French Language Services Advisory Committee mid-term report and BIA annual reports.

• Approved 2022 draft operating and capital budget for FEDC departments (carried)
• Deferred Trillium Line update motion to special FEDC meeting on December 17, 2021 (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt report on 2022 budget expenses under Ontario Regulation 284/09 (carried)
• Received status update on FEDC inquiries and motions for period ending November 26, 2021
• Received French Language Services Advisory Committee 2019-2021 Mid-Term Report
• Received 2020 Business Improvement Area Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements

Planning Committee

The Ottawa Planning Committee is reviewing four reports, including two for information and four zoning by-law amendments. The committee will recommend that Council approve changes to permit outdoor commercial patios city-wide, increase building heights at 299 Carling Avenue, allow an 85-unit development at 200 Baribeau Street, and permit animal care establishments at 471 Terry Fox Drive. These recommendations will be submitted to City Council on December 8, 2021, or January 26, 2022.

• Zoning By-law Amendment to permit outdoor commercial patios city-wide (Section 85 of Zoning By-law 2008-250)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 299 Carling Avenue to permit increased building heights
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 200 Baribeau Street to accommodate an 85-unit Planned Unit Development
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 471 Terry Fox Drive to permit 'animal care establishment' as an additional use
• 2020 Annual Development Report and 15-Minute Neighbourhoods Baseline Report for information

The committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for outdoor commercial patios, with an amendment clarifying that amplified sound systems are prohibited within 30 metres of residential zones, and directed staff to develop a 'good neighbour' information document. It also approved a zoning amendment to increase permitted heights at 299 Carling Avenue, and approved a zoning amendment for a planned unit development at 200 Baribeau Street, with a correction to the zoning map. A motion to defer the Baribeau item was withdrawn.

• Approved outdoor commercial patio zoning amendment, as amended (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 299 Carling Avenue to increase permitted heights (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 200 Baribeau Street for 85-unit planned unit development, as amended (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 471 Terry Fox Drive to permit animal care establishment (carried)
• Received 2020 Annual Development Report for information
• Received 15-Minute Neighbourhoods Baseline Report for information
• Confirmed Minutes 53 – November 25, 2021

Planning Committee

Ottawa's Planning Committee meets electronically to consider several zoning by-law amendments and receive two information reports. The committee will recommend Council approve changes to allow outdoor commercial patios city-wide, increase height limits at 299 Carling Avenue, permit an 85-unit development at 200 Baribeau Street, and allow an animal care establishment at 471 Terry Fox Drive. It will also receive the 2020 Annual Development Report and the 15-Minute Neighbourhoods Baseline Report for information.

• Zoning amendment to Section 85 of By-law 2008-250 for outdoor commercial patios (city-wide)
• Zoning amendment for 299 Carling Avenue to increase permitted heights
• Zoning amendment for 200 Baribeau Street to allow an 85-unit Planned Unit Development
• Zoning amendment for 471 Terry Fox Drive to permit 'animal care establishment'
• 2020 Annual Development Report and 15-Minute Neighbourhoods Baseline Report received for information

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to receive and discuss several audit-related items, including the 2021 Ernst & Young financial statement audit plan, audit reports from the Office of the Auditor General, the OAG's 2021 annual report, and the 2022-2023 audit work plan. The committee will also consider the relevant portions of the draft 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets and forward recommendations to Council. The meeting is held electronically via Zoom.

• 2021 Ernst & Young financial statement audit plan
• Audit reports: Benefits Processing - LTD, Competitive Procurement Process, Grants and Contributions
• OAG 2021 Annual Report
• 2022-2023 Audit Work Plan
• 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets

The Audit Committee received the 2021 Ernst & Young financial statement audit plan and forwarded it to Council for information. It received and carried the Auditor General's audit reports and 2021 annual report, with the annual report's recommendation amended to include Council approval. The committee also carried the 2022-2023 audit work plan and the 2022 draft budget, including motions to reclassify a Deputy Auditor General position to an Auditor position and add one FTE, with no budgetary impact.

• Confirmed Minutes 13 of September 28, 2021
• Received 2021 Ernst & Young financial statement audit plan and forwarded to Council for information
• Received and carried the Auditor General's audit reports (Benefits Processing, Competitive Procurement, Grants and Contributions)
• Carried the 2021 Annual Report as amended to recommend Council approval
• Carried the 2022-2023 Audit Work Plan
• Carried the 2022 draft budget as amended, recommending Council approve the reclassification and additional FTE in the OAG
• Carried motion recommending Council approve the Audit Committee 2022 Draft Budget Operating Resource Requirement

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will consider the 2022 draft operating and capital budgets and forward recommendations to Council. It will also discuss several planning items, including a zoning by-law amendment for outdoor commercial patios, a street closing, and a zoning amendment for a property on Piperville Road. The agenda includes a preliminary engineer's report for a municipal drain and a Court of Revision for another drain.

• 2022 draft operating and capital budgets (ACS2021-FSD-FIN-0025)
• Zoning by-law amendment for outdoor commercial patios (ACS2021-PIE-EDP-0042)
• Street closing at 3730 Carp Road (John Street) (ACS2021-PIE-PS-0137)
• Zoning by-law amendment at 4400 Piperville Road (ACS2021-PIE-PS-0135)
• Preliminary engineer's report for Kizell Creek Municipal Drain (ACS2021-PWE-PFS-0008)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider the 2022 draft operating and capital budgets and make recommendations to Council. It will also discuss several motions, including studying free transit, eliminating 'red revert' traffic signals, and requesting the province to take back Ottawa Road 174.

• 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budget review
• All Way Stop Control at Crownhill Street and Sumac Street
• Motion to eliminate 'red revert' traffic signals for cyclists
• Motion to study free transit as a policy tool in the Transportation Master Plan
• Motion to upload Ottawa Road 174 back to the Province

The committee approved its portion of the 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, recommending it to Council, with two councillors dissenting on the capital budget. It also rejected a proposal to eliminate 'red revert' traffic signals, instead directing staff to review the amber lock feature and launch an awareness campaign. A motion to study free transit was referred to the Transit Commission, and a motion to support uploading Ottawa Road 174 to the province was carried.

• Approved the 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budget for Transportation Committee, with Councillors Menard and Fleury dissenting on the capital budget.
• Rejected the proposal to eliminate 'red revert' traffic signals (lost 4-7).
• Directed staff to review the amber lock signal feature and report by Q4 2023.
• Directed staff to develop an awareness campaign on red revert features and safe intersection entry.
• Referred the motion to study free transit to the Transit Commission.
• Carried motion to recommend Council request the Mayor to support uploading Ottawa Road 174 to the province, after Stage 2 LRT completion.
• Carried motion to direct staff to scope a study on active transportation and transit improvements on Bank Street.

Built Heritage Sub-Committee

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee will consider a recommendation to approve a new construction application at 480 Cloverdale Road, a property in the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District. The committee will also receive an update on the Lowertown West and ByWard Market Heritage Conservation Districts and a planning circulation for 322 Waverley Street West. Other agenda items are routine, including minutes and declarations of interest.

• New construction at 480 Cloverdale Road, subject to conditions in Document 14
• Delegation of minor design changes to General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
• Heritage permits with two-year expiry date
• Lowertown West and ByWard Market Heritage Conservation Districts update
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment circulation for 322 Waverley Street West

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee voted 8 to 1 to defer a decision on the new construction application at 480 Cloverdale Road, a property in the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District, until its next meeting in January 2022. The deferral is conditional on the applicant providing written consent to extend the 90-day timeline under the Ontario Heritage Act by December 2, 2021; otherwise, the report will go to Council on December 8, 2021. The minutes record no other substantive decisions, only procedural items such as confirming previous minutes and noting no declarations of interest.

• Deferred the report on new construction at 480 Cloverdale Road to the next meeting, carried 8 to 1 (Member Padolsky opposed).
• Confirmed the minutes of the October 12, 2021 meeting, carried.
• Noted no declarations of interest were filed.
• Noted no in camera items, notices of motion, or inquiries.

Ottawa Public Library Board

The Ottawa Public Library Board is meeting electronically to consider its 2022 draft operating and capital budget, which would be forwarded to City Council for approval on December 8, 2021. The board will also receive updates on the COVID-19 recovery plan and fundraising, and vote on policy amendments and the 2022 continuing education plan for trustees.

• Approve 2022 Draft Budget for Ottawa Public Library
• Forward budget to City Council for December 8, 2021 consideration
• Amend Policy 002 (Delegated Authority) to align with City procurement policy
• Amend Policy 010 (CEO Reporting and Board Monitoring) for semi-annual updates
• Approve 2022 Board Continuing Education Plan and conference attendance

Built Heritage Sub-Committee

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee will consider approving a new construction application at 480 Cloverdale Road, a property in the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District. The committee will also receive an update on the Lowertown West and ByWard Market Heritage Conservation Districts and a planning circulation for 322 Waverley Street West. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Application for new construction at 480 Cloverdale Road, with heritage permits and two-year expiry
• Update on Lowertown West and ByWard Market Heritage Conservation Districts
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment circulation for 322 Waverley Street West
• Confirmation of minutes from October 12, 2021 meeting

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee deferred a decision on the application for new construction at 480 Cloverdale Road, a property in the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District, to its next meeting in January 2022. The deferral was carried on a division of 8 yeas and 1 nay. If the applicant does not provide written consent to extend the 90-day timeline under the Ontario Heritage Act by December 2, 2021, the report will be submitted to Council for consideration at the December 8, 2021 meeting.

• Deferred the report on new construction at 480 Cloverdale Road to the next regular meeting in January 2022 (carried 8 yeas, 1 nay).
• Conditioned the deferral on the applicant's written consent to extend the Ontario Heritage Act timeline by December 2, 2021; otherwise, the report goes to Council on December 8, 2021.
• Confirmed Minutes 26 from October 12, 2021.

Information Technology Sub-Committee

The Information Technology Sub-Committee is meeting to consider the 2022 draft operating and capital budgets and forward recommendations to Council, and to receive an open data update. The committee will also move in-camera for a confidential verbal update on cyber security and the external threat landscape, which will not be reported out. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• 2022 draft operating and capital budgets (ACS2021-FSD-FIN-0025) referred from Council, recommendations due Dec 8
• Open Data Update 2021 (ACS2021-ICS-ST-0001) received for information
• In-camera verbal update on cyber security and external threat landscape (confidential, not reported out)
• Confirmation of minutes from June 14, 2021 meeting

The Information Technology Sub-Committee received an update on the City's Open Data portal and approved its portion of the 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, forwarding it to Council for consideration on December 8, 2021. The sub-committee also met in camera for a confidential verbal update on cyber security, which was received and will not be reported out. Minutes from the June 14, 2021 meeting were confirmed, and no declarations of interest were filed.

• Approved Motion ITSC 2021 08-02, recommending Council approve the ITSC portion of the 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budget.
• Received the Open Data Update 2021 report for information.
• Received the in-camera verbal update on Cyber Security and the External Threat Landscape (confidential, not reported out).
• Confirmed Minutes 7 and Confidential Minutes 7 of the June 14, 2021 meeting.

Information Technology Sub-Committee

The Information Technology Sub-Committee is reviewing the 2022 draft operating and capital budgets to provide recommendations to Council. The committee will also receive an update on open data and a confidential briefing regarding cyber security threats.

• Review of 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets
• Open Data Update 2021 report
• In-camera verbal update on cyber security and the external threat landscape

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to review the 2022 Draft Operating Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health. If approved, the budget will be forwarded to Ottawa City Council for consideration on December 8, 2021.

• Approval of the 2022 Draft Operating Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health
• Verbal report from the Chair of the Board of Health
• Verbal report from the Medical Officer of Health
• Forwarding of approved budget to Ottawa City Council

The Ottawa Board of Health approved its 2022 Draft Operating Budget and directed staff to forward it to Ottawa City Council for consideration on December 8, 2021, as part of the city's budget approval. The board also received verbal reports from the Chair and Medical Officer of Health, which included updates on the Omicron variant and child vaccinations. Chair Egli declared a pecuniary interest in a budget line item and did not vote on that portion.

• Approved the 2022 Draft Operating Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health, as amended by Motion 20/3.
• Directed staff to forward the approved budget to Ottawa City Council for consideration on December 8, 2021.
• Directed the Medical Officer of Health to forward the 2022 Annual Service Plan and Budget Submission to the Ontario Ministry of Health upon final approval.
• Received the Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report for information.
• Received the Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report for information.
• Approved extending the meeting past 7:00 p.m. pursuant to the Procedural By-law.
• Confirmed the minutes of the November 1, 2021 meeting.
• Passed Confirmation By-law no. 2021-6 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several planning items, including a deferred proposal for a 25-storey mixed-use building at 1560 Scott Street, the 2022 draft operating and capital budget, a new secondary plan for Bank Street in the Glebe, and zoning amendments for two other properties. The committee will make recommendations to City Council, which will consider them on December 8, 2021.

• Official Plan and zoning amendment for 25-storey mixed-use building at 1560 Scott Street
• 2022 draft operating and capital budget review
• Bank Street in the Glebe Height and Character Study and Secondary Plan
• Zoning amendment for six-storey, 45-unit apartment building at 1368 Labrie Avenue
• Zoning amendment for residential subdivision at 2605 Tenth Line Road

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several planning items, including the 2022 draft operating and capital budget, a height and character study for Bank Street in the Glebe, and multiple zoning by-law amendments. The committee will also discuss a motion to allow a minor variance application for a property on Scott Street. Recommendations from this meeting will be forwarded to City Council on December 8, 2021.

• 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budget – Planning Committee
• Bank Street in the Glebe Height and Character Study and Secondary Plan
• Zoning By-law Amendment – 1368 Labrie Avenue (six-storey, 45-unit apartment)
• Zoning By-law Amendment – 2605 Tenth Line Road (residential subdivision)
• Motion to permit minor variance application for 2070 Scott Street and 328 Winona Avenue

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to decide on several planning and policy items. The most consequential is a deferred proposal to rezone 3.04 hectares at 1 and 19 Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway from open space to institutional/embassy use, which would allow diplomatic missions. Council will also vote on zoning amendments for warehouse use at 2020 Walkley Road and 2935 Conroy Road, low-rise residential at part of 2701 Longfields Drive, and a medical facility and pharmacy at 380 Hunt Club Road. Other items include adopting a new Official Plan, approving the Local Improvement Policy, and receiving reports on the Integrity Commissioner and Blue Box program transition.

• Rezoning 3.04 ha at 1 and 19 Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway to 'Institutional/Embassies'
• Zoning amendment for warehouse use at 2020 Walkley Road and 2935 Conroy Road
• Zoning amendment for low-rise residential at part of 2701 Longfields Drive
• Zoning amendment for medical facility and pharmacy at 380 Hunt Club Road
• By-law to adopt a new Official Plan for Ottawa

Ottawa Police Services Board

The Ottawa Police Services Board is meeting to consider and potentially approve the 2022 draft operating and capital budgets, which would then be forwarded to City Council. The agenda also includes routine items such as confirming minutes, receiving reports on performance, finances, and workforce, and approving the 2022 meeting schedule. A large number of public delegations are scheduled, many likely related to the budget discussion.

• 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets approval and forwarding to City Council
• 2022 Ottawa Police Services Board meeting schedule approval
• Request for letter of support for Active Bystander for Law Enforcement (ABLE) training
• Third quarter 2021 performance, financial status, and workforce management reports
• Public delegations from numerous individuals and groups, including the Ottawa Black Diaspora Coalition and the Ottawa Police Association

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is reviewing the draft 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets. The committee is tasked with considering relevant portions of these budgets to forward recommendations to Council.

• Review of 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budget (ACS2021-FSS-FIN-0025)

The Committee approved the 2022 draft operating and capital budget for community and protective services, forwarding it to Council for consideration on December 8, 2021. It also carried motions to pause ice resurfacer purchases pending a pilot project, increase the Hand in Hand subsidy to $205, and direct staff to explore a child care growth plan. Two directions to staff were issued regarding expanding pool and beach operations and developing a mental health crisis response alternative.

• Approved the 2022 draft operating and capital budget for community and protective services, as amended, and forwarded it to Council.
• Carried motion to halt new ice resurfacer purchases until the lithium-ion pilot project is assessed in Q3 2022.
• Carried motion to increase the Ottawa Hand in Hand subsidy from $200 to $205 per participant for 2022.
• Carried motion to direct Children's Services to explore developing a long-term child care growth plan.
• Directed staff to find funding to expand wading pool and beach operations in 2022, at an estimated cost of $140,000.
• Directed staff to work with the Guiding Council to develop a safer mental health crisis response plan, reporting back in Q2 2022.

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission is reviewing the 2022 draft operating and capital budgets to make recommendations to Council. The meeting includes discussions on providing free transit passes for emergency shelter clients and a request for federal operational funding.

• Review of 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets
• Proposal for free weekly and monthly transit passes for emergency shelter clients
• Request for review of a long-term fare freeze for Community, Access, and EquiPass customers
• Motion to request federal gas tax or other funding to reduce transit user fees
• Update on Confederation Line and bus service

The Transit Commission approved the 2022 draft operating and capital budget, recommending it to Council, with some members dissenting on fare changes. It also approved motions to provide free transit passes to emergency shelter clients and to delay the 2022 fare increase until full O-Train Line 1 service resumes. A motion to make transit free for children aged 0-7 was referred to Council, and other motions were referred to working groups.

• Approved 2022 draft operating and capital budget, recommending it to Council (carried as amended, with dissents).
• Approved motion to establish a program providing free weekly and monthly transit passes to emergency shelter clients, up to 2000 per period.
• Approved motion to delay the January 1, 2022 fare increase until one month after full O-Train Line 1 service resumes, with lost revenue funded from Rideau Transit Group provisions.
• Referred motion to make transit fares free for children aged 0-7 to Council for consideration.
• Approved motion directing staff to review a potential fare freeze for Community Pass, Access Pass, and EquiPass for the next term of Council.
• Approved motion to write to the federal government requesting operational funding to reduce the user share of transit costs.
• Referred motion to study a multi-adult household discount pass to the Transit Fare Working Group.
• Received the Confederation Line and bus service update for information.

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

Ottawa's Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 will hold an electronic hearing on November 17, 2021, to consider 18 applications for minor variances and other property-related approvals across multiple wards. The agenda lists specific addresses and application numbers, but does not provide details on the nature of each request. Public participation is available via Zoom and written comments.

• 18 applications for minor variances and consents at addresses including 3922 Farmers, 5046 Carp, 2793 River, and 3151 Old Almonte
• Multiple applications on Schneider Street (101, 101A, 103, 105) in Kanata North
• Adjourned applications: 3850 Greenland, 3251 Paden, 2066 and 2078 Stagecoach
• Hearing held electronically due to COVID-19; public can watch on YouTube or register to speak

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 will hold a hearing for various development applications across several wards. The meeting includes reviews of proposals for properties in Wards 2, 7, 8, 9, 16, and 22.

• Hearing for 57 Rossland (Ward 8)
• Hearing for 1080 Falaise (Ward 16)
• Hearing for 520 Jodi (Ward 2)
• Hearing for 374 Poulin and 2675 Marie (Ward 7)
• Hearing for 7095 Notre Dame (Ward 2)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will review several staff presentations regarding city-wide accessibility projects. Members will also review the 2022 draft operating and capital budgets.

• Robinson Field: Pathway Rehabilitation presentation
• Accessible Taxicab – On Demand Study presentation
• Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Stand Alone Washrooms presentation
• Accessibility Office Update
• Review of 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received presentations on Robinson Field pathway rehabilitation, an accessible taxicab on-demand study, ICIP stand-alone washrooms, and an accessibility office update, all for information. The committee passed motions recommending that the 2022 budget dedicate resources for remote participation options for persons with disabilities and real-time enforcement of accessibility complaints. It also authorized the chair to finalize budget presentations to standing committees.

• Received Robinson Field pathway rehabilitation presentation for information
• Received accessible taxicab on-demand study presentation for information
• Carried motion to include AAC comments in accessible taxicab study staff report
• Received ICIP stand-alone washrooms presentation for information
• Received accessibility office update for information
• Carried motion recommending 2022 budget fund remote participation and accessibility enforcement
• Carried motion authorizing chair to finalize budget presentations

Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management

The Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management approved its portions of the 2022 draft operating and capital budgets, forwarding them to Council. The approval included three amendments, notably a motion directing staff to allocate $1 million in one-time funding for climate change work and to explore an Energy and Emissions Fund. The committee also approved a local improvement policy update and received reports on provincial recycling program transitions.

• Approved 2022 tax-supported draft operating and capital budget (carried)
• Approved 2022 rate-supported draft operating and capital budget (carried)
• Carried motion for $1M climate funding and Energy and Emissions Fund study (7-2)
• Approved Local Improvement Policy and received Ditch Alteration Policy update (carried)
• Received report on hazardous products program transition to producer responsibility (carried)
• Approved update on Blue Box program transition and delegated negotiation authority (carried)
• Received financial statements for in-house solid waste collection audit (carried)
• Received status update on committee inquiries and motions (received)

Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management

The Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management is reviewing the 2022 draft operating and capital budgets. The committee will also consider updates to local improvement and ditch alteration policies, as well as transitions in provincial waste programs.

• Review of 2022 draft operating and capital budgets
• Approval of Local Improvement Policy and Ditch Alteration Policy update
• Update on Provincial Blue Box Program transition to Individual Producer Responsibility
• Strategy for Provincial Hazardous and Special Products Program transition
• External audit results for in-house solid waste collection financial statements

The committee approved its portions of the 2022 draft operating and capital budgets, including tax- and rate-supported items, and forwarded them to Council. It also carried a motion directing staff to allocate $1M in one-time funding for climate change work and to report on establishing an Energy and Emissions Fund. The motion was carried with two dissenting votes.

• Approved 2022 tax-supported draft operating and capital budget (carried)
• Approved 2022 rate-supported draft operating and capital budget (carried)
• Carried motion to allocate $1M for climate change work and study an Energy and Emissions Fund (7-2, Darouze and Hubley dissenting)
• Approved Local Improvement Policy and received Ditch Alteration Policy update (carried)
• Received report on hazardous and special products program transition (carried)
• Received update on Blue Box program transition and delegated negotiation authority to General Manager (carried)
• Received financial statements for in-house solid waste collection (carried)
• Received status update on committee inquiries and motions (received)

French Language Services Advisory Committee

The French Language Services Advisory Committee is meeting to approve several working group reports regarding human resources, anti-racism initiatives, and a mid-term report. The committee will also review comments on the 2022 draft budget and receive updates on citywide Francophone engagement.

• Approval of FLSAC mid-term report
• Review of HR programs and professional development options offered in French
• Review of Anti-Racism Secretariat initiatives and engagement plan
• Review of 2022 draft budget comments relating to FLSAC terms of reference
• Presentation on consulting and engaging the City's Francophone population

The French Language Services Advisory Committee approved its mid-term report, a working group report on French-language human resources programs, and a working group report on anti-racism initiatives. It also approved a document summarizing member comments on the 2022 draft budget, which will be submitted to the Finance and Economic Development Committee. The committee received presentations on consulting the Francophone population and a branch update for information only.

• Approved mid-term report (carried)
• Approved working group report on human resources programs in French (carried)
• Approved working group report on anti-racism initiatives (carried)
• Approved document summarizing member comments on 2022 draft budget
• Received presentation on consulting Francophone population for information
• Received French Language Services branch update for information
• Confirmed minutes of May 13, 2021
• Appointed Patrick Ladouceur as Presiding Officer (carried)

City Council

This is a special Ottawa City Council meeting held electronically, focused solely on filling the vacant councillor seat for Ward 4 (Kanata North). Council will receive a report on the appointment process, then consider a by-law to appoint a new councillor. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Report on appointment process to fill Ward 4 (Kanata North) vacancy
• By-law to fill a vacancy in the Office of Councillor, Ward 4 (Kanata North)
• Meeting held by electronic participation due to COVID-19

City Council appointed Cathy Ann Greene Curry to fill the vacant Ward 4 (Kanata North) councillor seat for the remainder of the 2018-2022 term. The appointment was made by a vote of 12 to 8 over Marianne Margaret Wilkinson, with two votes for Bina Shah and one for Christine Moulaison. Council also approved a by-law confirming the appointment.

• Appointed Cathy Ann Greene Curry to fill Ward 4 (Kanata North) vacancy (12 votes)
• Approved by-law 2021-371 to fill the Ward 4 (Kanata North) vacancy (carried)
• Received and adopted the report on the appointment process (carried)

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to decide on a range of items, including a motion requesting a judicial inquiry into the LRT system's failures, zoning amendments for several properties, and a new comprehensive zoning by-law budget. The council will also vote on road activity by-law changes, new market by-laws, and various grants and fee waivers.

• Motion for judicial inquiry into LRT derailments under Municipal Act s.274
• New Zoning By-law budget: $8.296M for 2022-2024, with $6.946M new expenditure
• Zoning amendment for 2865 Riverside Drive to allow 7-storey apartment building
• Road Activity By-law Phase Two: new fees, 10 new FTE positions, $1.17M annual cost
• Heritage grant up to $500,000 for 278-280 O'Connor Street restoration

City Council defeated a motion to request a judicial inquiry into the city's LRT system by a vote of 10 yeas to 13 nays. Council approved a $6.946 million budget for a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law, funded in part by development charges. It also approved several zoning amendments, new market by-laws, and road activity fee changes.

• Judicial inquiry into LRT rejected (10-13)
• Approved $6.946M budget for new Comprehensive Zoning By-law
• Approved zoning amendment for 7-storey apartment at 2865 Riverside Drive
• Approved zoning amendment for 5651 First Line Road residential subdivision
• Approved new Ottawa Markets By-law, repealing Parkdale and ByWard Market by-laws
• Approved road activity by-law amendments with new fees and 10 new staff positions
• Approved 8 new school crossing guard locations ($15,000 one-time cost)
• Approved $500,000 heritage grant for 278-280 O'Connor Street

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive a presentation on the Planning, Infrastructure, and Economic Development 2021 Year in Review. The agenda also includes confirmation of minutes from previous meetings and standard procedural items. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Presentation: Planning, Infrastructure, and Economic Development 2021 Year in Review
• Confirmation of minutes from February 3, 2021 and July 15, 2021 special meeting

The Planning Advisory Committee received a presentation on the Planning, Infrastructure, and Economic Development 2021 Year in Review for information only. No formal decisions were made; the committee asked staff questions on topics like affordable housing, green infrastructure, and zoning report delays, and requested follow-up actions. The minutes of previous meetings were confirmed.

• Confirmed Minutes 5 - February 3, 2021
• Confirmed Special Meeting Minutes 6 - July 15, 2021
• Received PIED 2021 Year in Review presentation for information

Police Services Board Finance and Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee will receive a presentation regarding the draft 2022 operating and capital budgets. The meeting includes various public and city council delegations for information and consideration.

• Presentation of 2022 draft operating and capital budgets
• Public delegations including representatives from Vivic Research, Black Hub, and Volunteer Ottawa
• City Council delegation from Councillor Mathieu Fleury
• Review of communications regarding an email from Councillor Jan Harder

Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee will receive two staff presentations: one on the 2022 draft operating and capital budgets (90 minutes) and one on the provincial transition to individual producer responsibility (30 minutes). Both are for information and discussion only, with no decisions scheduled. The meeting is held electronically via Zoom.

• 2022 draft operating and capital budgets – joint presentation (90 minutes)
• Update on provincial transition to individual producer responsibility (30 minutes)
• Confirmation of minutes from October 7, 2021 meeting
• Public comments accepted until 4:00 p.m. on November 8 (written) or November 9 (oral)

The Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee received two staff presentations for information only: the 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets and an update on the provincial transition to Individual Producer Responsibility. No formal decisions were made; the committee did not vote on any recommendations. The meeting was procedural, with discussions on recycling, forestry, and budget topics.

• Received 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets presentation for information
• Received update on Provincial Transition to Individual Producer Responsibility for information
• Elected Brian Innes as Presiding Officer for the meeting

Arts, Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Arts, Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee will receive information presentations regarding the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan next steps. The committee will also review the draft 2022 operating and capital budgets and receive a status update on the 2020-2022 work plan.

• Presentation on Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan – Next Steps
• Review of 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets
• Status update on the 2020-2022 Work Plan

The committee received staff presentations on the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan and the 2022 draft operating and capital budgets, both for information only. Delegations from the Ottawa Museum Network and arts organizations raised funding concerns, but no formal decisions were made. The chair committed to preparing a budget submission to the Community and Protective Services Committee on behalf of the advisory committee.

• Received Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan presentation for information
• Received 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets presentation for information
• Confirmed Minutes 10 from June 22, 2021
• Chair committed to preparing a budget submission to Community and Protective Services Committee

Planning Committee

Ottawa's Planning Committee is meeting to consider several zoning and official plan amendments, including a proposed 25-storey mixed-use building at 1560 Scott Street. The committee will also review zoning changes for properties on Walkley, Conroy, Longfields, des Pères-Blancs, and Hunt Club Road. These items will be recommended to City Council for final approval.

• Official Plan and Zoning amendment for 25-storey mixed-use building at 1560 Scott Street
• Zoning amendment to allow warehouse use at 2020 Walkley Road and 2935 Conroy Road
• Zoning amendment for low-rise residential and park at part of 2701 Longfields Drive
• Zoning amendment to remove Heritage Overlay at 300 and 320 des Pères-Blancs Avenue for Vanier Museopark's Sugar Shack reconstruction
• Zoning amendment to permit medical facility and pharmacy at 380 Hunt Club Road

The Planning Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for 2020 Walkley Road and 2935 Conroy Road to permit warehouse use, despite community opposition over traffic and safety concerns. The vote was 7 yeas and 3 nays. The committee also carried zoning amendments for 2701 Longfields Drive (low-rise residential and park), 300 and 320 des Pères-Blancs Avenue (remove heritage overlay for sugar shack reconstruction), and 380 Hunt Club Road (medical facility and pharmacy). A proposed 25-storey mixed-use building at 1560 Scott Street was deferred to the November 25 meeting due to insufficient notice.

• Approved warehouse zoning at 2020 Walkley Rd & 2935 Conroy Rd (7-3)
• Approved low-rise residential and park zoning at 2701 Longfields Dr
• Approved heritage overlay removal at 300 & 320 des Pères-Blancs Ave for sugar shack
• Approved medical facility and pharmacy zoning at 380 Hunt Club Rd
• Deferred 1560 Scott St 25-storey mixed-use proposal to Nov 25

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider several zoning by-law amendments and one official plan amendment, all of which would be recommended to City Council. One item, the 1560 Scott Street proposal, is recommended for deferral due to incomplete public notice. The committee will also receive information on cash-in-lieu of parkland.

• 1560 Scott Street: 25-storey mixed-use building (deferral recommended)
• 2020 Walkley Road & 2935 Conroy Road: add 'warehouse' as permitted use
• 2701 Longfields Drive: low-rise residential and park block
• 300 & 320 des Pères-Blancs Avenue: remove Heritage Overlay for Sugar Shack reconstruction
• 380 Hunt Club Road: medical facility and pharmacy

The committee recommended Council approve a zoning amendment for 2020 Walkley Road and 2935 Conroy Road to allow warehouse use, despite public opposition over traffic and safety concerns. It also carried several other zoning amendments, including for low-rise residential at 2701 Longfields Drive, removal of heritage overlay for the Vanier Museopark Sugar Shack, and a medical facility at 380 Hunt Club Road. The 1560 Scott Street item was deferred due to notice issues.

• Approved warehouse zoning at 2020 Walkley Rd & 2935 Conroy Rd (7-3)
• Approved low-rise residential and park block zoning at 2701 Longfields Dr
• Approved removing heritage overlay at 300/320 des Pères-Blancs Ave for Sugar Shack reconstruction
• Approved medical facility and pharmacy zoning at 380 Hunt Club Rd
• Deferred 1560 Scott St 25-storey mixed-use amendment to Nov 25 meeting

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee is meeting electronically to consider three main items: an amendment to the East Savage Municipal Drain engineer's report, a zoning by-law amendment for 5651 First Line Road to allow Phase 3 of a residential subdivision, and a proposed $6.946 million budget and work plan for a new comprehensive zoning by-law. The committee will make recommendations to Council on these items.

• Amendment to Engineer's Report for East Savage Municipal Drain (Robinson Consultants Inc., Sept 2021)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 5651 First Line Road to permit Phase 3 of draft-approved residential subdivision
• Proposed $8.296M budget for new Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2022-2024, with $6.946M new expenditure
• Approval of City-Wide Development Charge Background Study and Development Charges By-law for new zoning by-law
• Revised work plan for new zoning by-law including 'Big Moves' report dates

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommended Council approve a $6.946 million budget for a new comprehensive zoning by-law (2022-2024), a development charge background study, and a development charges by-law. It also recommended adopting an amended engineer's report for the East Savage Municipal Drain and approved a zoning amendment for 5651 First Line Road. All recommendations will go to Council on November 10, 2021.

• Recommended Council adopt amended Engineer's Report for East Savage Municipal Drain (carried, with dissent from Councillor Meehan)
• Recommended Council approve zoning by-law amendment for 5651 First Line Road (carried)
• Recommended Council approve $6.946M budget for new zoning by-law (received and carried)
• Recommended Council approve City-Wide Development Charge Background Study for new zoning by-law (received and carried)
• Recommended Council approve New Zoning By-law Development Charges By-law, 2021 (received and carried)
• Recommended Council approve revised work plan for new zoning by-law (received and carried)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is holding an electronic hearing on November 3, 2021, to consider 11 applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Ottawa. The agenda includes several adjourned items from previous meetings. Public participation is available via Zoom and YouTube, with written comments due by noon the Monday before the hearing.

• 2538 (2536) Page, Ward 2 - Innes: applications B-00292, B-00293
• 819 Dunlevie, Ward 7 - Bay: application A-00157
• 1697 (1693) Ortona, Ward 16 - River: applications B-00340, B-00341, A-00295, A-00296
• 1561 Minaki, Ward 16 - River: applications B-00295, B-00296, A-00272, A-00273
• 3663 Albion South (adjourned from Sept. 1 and Oct. 6/21), Ward 10 - Gloucester-Southgate: applications B-00269 to B-00274, A-00256 to A-00261

Ottawa Police Services Board

The Ottawa Police Services Board is holding a special meeting to receive and table the Ottawa Police Service 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budget. The board will consider approving the budget at its regular meeting on November 22, 2021. The agenda includes only this budget item and standard procedural items.

• Receive and table 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budget
• Approve 2022 Draft Budget at November 22, 2021 board meeting
• Budget documents include 2022 OPS Budget Book and draft budget presentation

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to receive and table the draft 2022 operating and capital budgets, along with budgets for several agencies and boards, for subsequent consideration at a Committee of the Whole meeting on December 8, 2021. The agenda also includes supplemental information on fleet vehicle and equipment plans and a full-time equivalent (FTE) analysis. No other substantive items are listed.

• 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets tabled for Council consideration
• Ottawa Police Service 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets tabled
• Ottawa Public Library 2022 Draft Budget Estimates tabled
• Ottawa Board of Health 2022 Draft Operating Budget tabled
• 2022 Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Replacement and Growth Plans received as supplemental information

At a special meeting, Ottawa City Council received and tabled the 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, along with budgets from the Committee of Adjustment, Crime Prevention Ottawa, Ottawa Police Services Board, Ottawa Public Library Board, and Ottawa Board of Health. The budgets were referred to standing committees and the Transit Commission for review, with final consideration scheduled for December 8, 2021. The Mayor's budget address, proposing a 3% property tax increase, was appended to the minutes. No final budget decisions were made at this meeting.

• Received and tabled 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets
• Referred budget portions to standing committees and Transit Commission
• Received and tabled Committee of Adjustment 2022 Draft Operating Budget
• Received and tabled Crime Prevention Ottawa 2022 Draft Operating Budget
• Received and tabled Ottawa Police Services Board 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets
• Received and tabled Ottawa Public Library 2022 Draft Budget Estimates
• Received and tabled Ottawa Board of Health 2022 Draft Operating Budget
• Adopted supplemental reports on 2022 Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Plans and FTE Analysis

Transit Commission

This is a special meeting of the Transit Commission, held electronically. The only substantive item is the tabling of the 2022 draft operating and capital budget for the Transit Commission; no discussion or decision is scheduled at this meeting. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering declarations of interest, adjournment, and the next meeting date.

• Tabling of 2022 draft operating and capital budget for Transit Commission
• Meeting held via electronic participation due to COVID-19
• Next meeting scheduled for November 17, 2021

The Transit Commission received and tabled the 2022 draft operating and capital budget, referring it to its November 17, 2021 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the budget was only tabled for further consideration. Three notices of motion were filed for future consideration, including a fare freeze review, federal operational funding request, and free transit passes for emergency shelter clients.

• Tabled 2022 draft operating and capital budget to Nov. 17, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Filed notice of motion to review fare freeze for Community Pass, Access Pass, EquiPass
• Filed notice of motion to request federal operational funding to reduce user share of transit costs
• Filed notice of motion to establish free weekly/monthly transit passes for emergency shelter clients

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 will hold a hearing via electronic participation to review various development applications. The agenda includes several items carried over from previous meetings and one item adjourned sine die.

• Hearing for 639 Rowanwood (Ward 15)
• Hearing for 158 Dunbarton (Ward 13)
• Hearing for 11 Sherbrooke (Ward 15)
• Hearing for 185 Preston (Ward 14)
• Hearing for 370A, 370B Roosevelt (Ward 15)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is holding an electronic hearing to consider 14 applications for minor variances and consents (property severances) at various addresses across Ottawa wards. The agenda lists each application by address, ward, and file number, with some items adjourned from earlier meetings. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registering to speak.

• 4712 Beckwith Boundary (Ward 21) - consent application D08-01-21/B-00347
• 1557 John Quinn (Ward 20) - two consent applications D08-01-21/B-00338 & B-00339
• 140 Iber (Ward 6) - consent application D08-01-21/B-00334
• 6341 Nick Adams (Ward 20) - two consent applications D08-01-21/B-00329 & B-00330
• 68 Strachan (Ward 21) - minor variance application D08-02-21/A-00285, adjourned from Oct. 6 and Oct. 20, 2021

Ottawa Public Library Board

The Board will receive and table the 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budget estimates. Staff are directed to forward these estimates to Ottawa City Council on November 3, 2021.

• Review of 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budget estimates
• Approval of the 2022 regular Board meeting schedule
• Appointment of Trustee Rawlson King to fill a Fundraising Ad hoc Committee vacancy

The Ottawa Public Library Board received and tabled the 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budget Estimates and Four-Year Capital Forecast, directing staff to forward it to City Council on November 3, 2021. The Board will consider final approval at its November 30, 2021 meeting. The Board also approved the 2022 regular meeting schedule and appointed Trustee Rawlson King to fill a vacancy on the Fundraising Ad hoc Committee.

• Received and tabled 2022 Draft Budget and four-year capital forecast
• Directed staff to forward 2022 Draft Budget to City Council on Nov 3, 2021
• Approved 2022 regular meeting schedule (motion OPL 20211102/4)
• Approved Trustee Rawlson King to fill Fundraising Ad hoc Committee vacancy (motion OPL 20211102/5)
• Received Chair's verbal update (motion OPL 20211102/1)
• Received CEO's report (motion OPL 20211102/2)

Finance and Economic Development Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Committee is meeting to consider several recommendations for Council, including a $500,000 heritage grant for 278-280 O'Connor Street, a new Ottawa Markets by-law replacing the Parkdale and ByWard Market by-laws, and a $105,000 budget increase for sanitary sewer connections at 4151 and 4201 Albion Road. The committee will also receive updates on the Anti-Racism Secretariat and economic development, and hear a presentation from the Ottawa Board of Trade.

• Heritage Community Improvement Plan grant up to $500,000 for 278-280 O'Connor Street (POLO IV PROPERTIES INC.)
• Repeal of By-laws 2008-448 (Parkdale Market) and 2008-449 (ByWard Market), replaced by new Ottawa Markets By-law
• Additional $105,000 for sanitary sewer service at 4151 and 4201 Albion Road (total budget $770,000)
• Brownfield grant up to $275,382 for 93 Norman Street (Tamarack (Norman) Corporation), plus $234,075 development charge deferral
• Anti-Racism Secretariat progress update (information report)

The Finance and Economic Development Committee approved a $500,000 Heritage Community Improvement Plan Grant for the restoration of 278-280 O'Connor Street, and carried several other items including a new Ottawa Markets By-law and additional funds for sewer connections. The committee also received informational updates on the Ottawa Board of Trade strategic plan and anti-racism initiatives.

• Approved $500,000 Heritage CIP grant for 278-280 O'Connor Street (carried)
• Approved repeal of Parkdale and ByWard Market by-laws and new Ottawa Markets By-law (carried)
• Approved additional $105,000 for sanitary sewer connection at 4151 and 4201 Albion Road (carried)
• Approved Brownfield grant up to $275,382 for 93 Norman Street (carried)
• Received Ottawa Board of Trade strategic plan for information
• Received Anti-Racism Secretariat progress update for information
• Received delegation of authority report for land acquisitions and sales
• Confirmed minutes of October 5, 2021 meeting

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee is reviewing amendments to the Road Activity By-Law, including new fee structures for road cuts and construction encroachments. The committee is also considering proposals to reduce speed limits on Kirkwood Avenue and extend a 60 km/h zone on Riverside Drive.

• Proposed fee structure changes for road cut applications and temporary road closures, effective January 1, 2022
• Addition of 10 full-time equivalent positions at an approximate annual cost of $1,170,000
• Proposal to lower speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Kirkwood Avenue between Merivale Road and Carling Avenue
• Proposal to extend the 60 km/h speed limit zone on Riverside Drive
• Amendments to the Encroachments By-law No. 2003-446

The Transportation Committee approved amendments to the Road Activity By-law and Encroachments By-law, including a new fee structure for road cut applications and the addition of 10 full-time equivalent positions funded by processing fees. The committee also approved a speed reduction on Kirkwood Avenue, an extension of a 60 km/h zone on Riverside Drive, 8 new school crossing guard locations, and a waiver of fees for McGarry Terrace improvements. Two motions were introduced for consideration at a subsequent meeting, including a study of free transit and a request to upload Ottawa Road 174 to the province.

• Approved Road Activity By-law Phase Two amendments with new fee structure and 10 new FTE positions (carried)
• Approved speed reduction to 40 km/h on Kirkwood Avenue between Merivale Road and Carling Avenue (carried)
• Approved extension of 60 km/h zone on Riverside Drive to 450 meters south of St. Hubert Restaurant (carried)
• Approved implementation of 8 new school crossing guard locations with one-time cost of $15,000 (carried)
• Approved waiver of encroachment and road cut permit fees for McGarry Terrace, revenue loss approx. $100,000 (carried)
• Received status update on committee inquiries and motions for information
• Directed staff to analyze pavement degradation fee revenues and report back by Q1 2022
• Directed staff to monitor and review broader resurfacing requirements and report back by Q1 2023

Board of Health

The Ottawa Board of Health is meeting to receive and table its 2022 Draft Operating Budget, which will be forwarded to City Council on November 3, 2021. The board will also receive verbal reports from the Chair and Medical Officer of Health, review 2021 activity reports on risk management, and consider updates to its strategic plan. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• 2022 Draft Operating Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health to be tabled and forwarded to City Council
• Ontario Public Health Standards 2021 activity reports on risk management
• Ottawa Public Health's Strategic Plan 2019-2022: Q3 2021 update and 2022 annual refresh
• 2022 Board of Health meeting schedule approval
• Information item: collaboration with Planning on the new Official Plan

The Ottawa Board of Health received and tabled its 2022 Draft Operating Budget, directing staff to forward it to City Council on November 3, 2021, as part of the city's budget tabling. The board also approved the 2022 meeting schedule and a re-alignment of Ottawa Public Health's strategic plan. Verbal reports from the Chair and Medical Officer of Health were received, covering COVID-19 vaccination progress and plans for vaccinating children aged 5-11.

• Received and tabled 2022 Draft Operating Budget, forwarded to City Council Nov 3
• Approved re-alignment of Ottawa Public Health's Strategic Plan 2019-2022
• Approved 2022 Board of Health meeting schedule
• Received Chair's verbal report on Official Plan, radon, and vaccination milestones
• Received Medical Officer of Health verbal report on COVID-19 and immunization
• Approved participation of 4 members at alPHa Fall Symposium (approx. $170 each)
• Confirmed minutes of September 20, 2021 meeting
• Passed Confirmation By-law 2021-5

Debenture Committee

The Debenture Committee is meeting to consider enacting a by-law authorizing a $225 million debenture issue, along with related enactment and confirmation by-laws. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19. Public comments can be submitted before the meeting.

• By-law to authorize $225 million debenture issue (ACS2021-FSD-FIN-0024)
• Enactment of by-law
• Enactment of confirmation by-law

The Debenture Committee approved a report recommendation to enact a by-law authorizing the issuance of a $225 million debenture for capital work. The committee then gave three readings to By-law No. 2021-359, which authorizes borrowing via sinking fund debentures, and By-law No. 2021-360, which confirms the committee's proceedings. All motions were carried as presented.

• Approved recommendation to enact debenture by-law for $225 million issue (carried)
• Enacted By-law No. 2021-359 authorizing $225,000,000 borrowing via sinking fund debentures (carried)
• Enacted By-law No. 2021-360 confirming proceedings of the Debenture Committee (carried)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider a proposed $6.946 million budget for a new comprehensive zoning by-law, along with two zoning amendments for apartment buildings. The committee will also confirm minutes from previous meetings. Items requiring Council approval will be forwarded to the November 10, 2021 Council meeting.

• New Zoning By-law: estimated $8.296M budget for 2022-2024, less $1.35M previously approved, for $6.946M new expenditure
• Approve City-Wide Development Charge Background Study and New Zoning By-law Development Charges By-law, 2021
• Zoning amendment for 2865 Riverside Drive to permit a seven-storey apartment building with reduced tenant parking
• Zoning amendment for 129 and 133 Catherine Street to permit a low-rise apartment building

The Planning Committee approved a $6.946 million budget for the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2022-2024), including a development charge by-law to fund growth-related provisions. It also approved a zoning amendment for 2865 Riverside Drive to allow a seven-storey apartment building with reduced parking. A zoning amendment for 129 and 133 Catherine Street was deferred until the property owner demonstrates commitment to rehabilitating the adjacent heritage site at 352 Somerset.

• Approved $6.946M budget for new Zoning By-law (2022-2024) (carried)
• Approved City-Wide Development Charge Background Study for new Zoning By-law (carried)
• Approved New Zoning By-law Development Charges By-law, 2021 (carried)
• Approved revised Zoning By-law Work Plan with updated 'Big Moves' dates (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 2865 Riverside Drive to permit seven-storey apartment building with reduced parking (carried)
• Deferred zoning amendment for 129 and 133 Catherine Street pending proof of owner's commitment to rehabilitate 352 Somerset (carried)

Ottawa Public Library Board

The Ottawa Public Library Board is holding a special workshop meeting via electronic participation. The only substantive agenda item is a verbal presentation reviewing findings from the 2020 Board Performance Evaluation Survey. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Review findings from the 2020 Board Performance Evaluation Survey (verbal presentation only)

Planning Committee

The committee is reviewing a proposed $8.296 million budget for the preparation of a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law from 2022 to 2024. The agenda also includes recommendations for two residential zoning amendments in Riverside and Somerset.

• Proposed $6.946 million net expenditure for new Zoning By-law preparation (after $1.35 million previously approved)
• Zoning amendment for 2865 Riverside Drive to permit a seven-storey apartment building
• Zoning amendment for 129 and 133 Catherine Street to permit a low-rise apartment building
• Approval of the City-Wide Development Charge Background Study for the new Zoning By-law

The Planning Committee approved a $6.946 million budget for 2022-2024 to prepare a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law, along with a development charge background study and by-law to fund growth-related zoning provisions. It also approved zoning amendments for 2865 Riverside Drive (seven-storey apartment) and deferred a zoning amendment for 129 and 133 Catherine Street pending proof of the owner's ability to rehabilitate a heritage property.

• Approved $6.946M budget for new Zoning By-law 2022-2024 (carried)
• Approved City-Wide Development Charge Background Study for new Zoning By-law (carried)
• Approved New Zoning By-law Development Charges By-law, 2021 (carried)
• Approved revised Zoning By-law Work Plan with updated dates (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 2865 Riverside Drive to permit seven-storey apartment building (carried)
• Deferred zoning amendment for 129 and 133 Catherine Street until owner proves ability to rehabilitate Somerset House (deferral carried)

City Council

Ottawa City Council is deciding on the adoption of a new Official Plan, which sets long-term growth and land-use policy, and on additional funding for the joint Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada facility. The agenda also includes receiving the annual report of the Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation and appointing its auditor.

• Adoption of new Official Plan with amendments on community gardens, greenhouse gas targets, and high-rise restrictions on Smyth Road
• Additional $65,560,163 budget authority for Library and Archives Canada's share of the joint facility, funded federally
• Additional $35,907,679 for City share of joint facility, funded by tax-supported debt
• Additional $27,969,266 for Ottawa Public Library share, funded by library reserves and development charge debt
• Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation

City Council adopted the new Official Plan, a 25-year growth strategy, with amendments including a 20% affordable housing target and greenhouse gas reporting. Council also approved additional funding for the Ādisōke joint library facility and the Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy. A motion to remove the Tewin lands from urban expansion was defeated.

• Adopted new Official Plan (21-2)
• Approved $140M additional budget for Ādisōke joint facility (22-1)
• Approved Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy and benchmarking program
• Approved Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
• Approved Long-Term Care five-year strategic plan
• Approved Residual Waste Management Strategy framework
• Extended OC Transpo transfer time by 60 minutes during R1 replacement
• Defeated motion to remove Tewin lands from urban expansion (8-15)

Ottawa Police Services Board

The Ottawa Police Services Board is meeting to consider several reports and one major purchase. The most consequential item is a request to delegate authority to the Chief for the immediate purchase of 200 replacement Conducted Energy Weapons (tasers) and cartridges, totaling about $1.04 million before tax. The board will also receive reports on crime stoppers, community engagement, budget consultation, complaints, and other operational matters.

• Purchase of 200 Conducted Energy Weapons for $682,112.78 ($770,787.44 with HST) plus cartridges for $354,871.00 ($401,004.23 with HST)
• Presentation from PACE Public Affairs & Community Engagement on a draft report
• Budget consultation report from the Chief
• Complaints report for Q3 2021 under Part V of the Police Services Act
• Response to inquiry about May 2020 racist meme outcomes in light of recent TikTok video

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will consider several reports, including the draft Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, a five-year strategic plan for Long-Term Care Services, and annual reports from 9-1-1, emergency management, and fire services. The committee will also review the Community Partnership Capital Programs annual report and an update on social assistance modernization. Most items are recommendations to Council for approval or information.

• Approve draft Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and direct development of governance, evaluation, and financial strategy
• Approve Long-Term Care Services five-year strategic plan and include $100,000 in 2022 budget for person-centred care model
• Receive 9-1-1 Annual Report 2019 and 2020
• Receive Security and Emergency Management 2019 and 2020 Annual Report
• Receive Ottawa Fire Services 2020 Annual Report

The Committee approved the draft Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and directed staff to develop governance, evaluation, and financial strategies. It also approved the Long-Term Care five-year strategic plan, including $100,000 for a person-centred care model, and carried several annual reports and updates. All recommendations were carried as presented.

• Approved draft Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (carried)
• Approved Long-Term Care five-year strategic plan with $100,000 for care model (carried)
• Approved Community Partnership Capital Programs annual report (carried)
• Received 9-1-1 Annual Report 2019 and 2020 (carried)
• Received Security and Emergency Management 2019 and 2020 Annual Report (carried)
• Received Ottawa Fire Services 2020 Annual Report (carried)
• Received Social Assistance Modernization update (carried)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 will hold a hearing via electronic participation to review several development applications. The agenda includes new applications and items adjourned from previous meetings.

• Application for 7 Winlock (Ward 9)
• Application for 66 Chippewa (Ward 8)
• Adjourned application for 1871 Merivale (Ward 9)
• Adjourned application for 235 Mariposa (Ward 13)
• Adjourned application for 70 Granton (Ward 8)

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission will review the OC Transpo performance report for the period ending June 2021. The meeting also includes an update on the Confederation Line and bus services, and a closed session regarding collective bargaining mandates.

• OC Transpo Performance Report for the period ending June 2021
• Confederation Line and bus service update
• In-camera presentation on collective bargaining mandates for ATU Local 279 (Para Transpo) and CUPE 5500

The Transit Commission recommended that Council approve extending the maximum transfer time for OC Transpo conventional bus service by 60 minutes, effective as soon as possible, until the General Manager determines the R1 bus replacement service is no longer needed. The Commission also received an oral update on Confederation Line and bus service, and the OC Transpo Performance Report for the period ending June 2021 for information. An in-camera session on collective bargaining mandates was held, with no votes taken other than procedural matters.

• Recommended extending OC Transpo transfer time by 60 minutes (carried)
• Received Confederation Line and bus service update for information
• Received OC Transpo Performance Report for period ending June 2021 for information
• Held in-camera session on collective bargaining mandates (no votes on substance)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 is scheduled to hold hearings for various development applications. The agenda includes several items that were previously adjourned from earlier meeting dates.

• 46 Melrose (Ward 15)
• 581 Queen Mary (Ward 13)
• 332 Somerset E. (Ward 12)
• 297 Clemow (Ward 17)
• 1082 Wellington W. (Ward 15)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

Ottawa's Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 will hold an electronic hearing on October 20, 2021, to consider 15 applications for minor variances and consents to alter properties across several wards. The agenda lists applications at specific addresses, some of which were adjourned from earlier meetings. The committee will also handle routine items like roll call, minutes, and declarations of interest.

• 15 property applications at addresses including 190 Robertlee, 2940 Cowell, 2066 & 2078 Stagecoach, 3625 Wilhaven, 1946 Manotick Station, 6100 Gough, 3191 Sarsfield, 758 John Kennedy, 3850 Greenland, 2760 Stagecoach, 68 Strachan, 2485 8th Line, 557 Jinkinson
• Several applications adjourned from prior meetings (July, August, September, October 2021)
• Hearing held by electronic participation due to COVID-19
• Public can submit written comments by noon Monday before hearing or register to speak by 4 p.m. Monday before hearing

Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management

The Standing Committee is considering the Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy and a new benchmarking program for energy and water use. Members will also review the Climate Change Master Plan update and a framework for managing residual waste at the Trail Waste Facility Landfill.

• Approval of the Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy and Benchmarking and Auditing Program
• Use of $800,000 from the 2020 Hydro Ottawa dividend surplus for climate plan spending
• Approval of a framework for the Residual Waste Management Strategy to extend Trail Waste Facility Landfill life
• Review of 2020 greenhouse gas emissions inventories

The Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management approved the Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy, including a benchmarking and auditing program, and directed staff to launch it. The committee also approved the Residual Waste Management Strategy framework to extend the Trail Waste Facility Landfill's life, with amendments to add accessibility impacts and require stakeholder consultation. Additionally, the committee received the Climate Change Master Plan annual update and approved using $800,000 from the 2020 Hydro Ottawa dividend surplus for related spending.

• Approved Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy and Benchmarking and Auditing Program (carried)
• Directed staff to study integrating bird-safe design guidelines with the Better Buildings Strategy (carried)
• Approved Climate Change Master Plan annual update and $800,000 Hydro Ottawa dividend surplus for spending (carried)
• Approved Residual Waste Management Strategy framework to extend Trail Waste Facility Landfill life (carried, as amended)
• Added accessibility impacts section to Residual Waste Management Strategy report (Motion 19-01, carried)
• Directed staff to present Residual Waste Management Strategy to Stakeholder Sounding Board before Council (Motion 19-02, carried)

Finance and Economic Development Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Committee is holding a special meeting to consider a single substantive item: approving additional budget authority totaling roughly $141 million for the Adisoke joint facility of the Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada. The funding covers federal, city, library, food and beverage, and underground parking components, with most city shares funded by debt. The committee will also receive a project update and procurement tender results.

• $65,560,163 additional budget authority for Library and Archives Canada share, fully funded by federal government
• $35,907,679 additional budget authority for City share, funded by Tax Support Debt
• $27,969,266 additional budget authority for Ottawa Public Library share, funded by Library Reserves and Development Charge Debt
• $1,200,000 for fit up of food and beverage spaces, recovered by retail revenues
• $9,692,580 for City-owned underground parking facility, funded by Tax Supported Debt

The Finance and Economic Development Committee voted 10-0 to recommend Council approve $141,290,241 in additional budget authority for the Adisoke joint Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada facility. The funding covers federal, city, library, and parking components, with the city's share funded by debt and reserves. The recommendation will go to Council on October 27, 2021.

• Approved $65,560,163 additional budget for LAC's share, fully funded by federal government (10-0)
• Approved $35,907,679 additional budget for City share, funded by Tax Support Debt (10-0)
• Approved $27,969,266 additional budget for Ottawa Public Library share, funded by reserves and Development Charge Debt (10-0)
• Approved $1,200,000 for food and beverage space fit-up, recovered by retail revenues (10-0)
• Approved $910,753 budget transfer from ORAP Albert Street Bronson Avenue Slater Street (10-0)
• Approved $9,692,580 for City-owned underground parking, funded by Tax Supported Debt (10-0)

Ottawa Public Library Board

The Ottawa Public Library Board approved a motion to receive the Ādisōke project update and funding strategy, and to recommend that City Council approve a total of $16 million from the Library Reserve Fund for the project. The motion carried 8-1, with Trustee Meehan voting against. The board also approved the Facilities Guiding Principles and directed staff to provide a written response to a delegation's questions.

• Approved $16M from Library Reserve Fund for Ādisōke (8-1)
• Approved Facilities Guiding Principles (carried)
• Directed staff to provide twice-yearly fundraising updates starting 2022
• Directed staff to provide fundraising update in Q4 2021
• Directed staff to provide written response to delegation questions

Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management

The Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management is meeting to discuss and recommend to Council several key environmental items. These include approving the Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy and launching a benchmarking and auditing program, receiving the annual Climate Change Master Plan status update with 2020 greenhouse gas inventories, and approving a framework for the Residual Waste Management Strategy to extend the life of the Trail Waste Facility Landfill. The committee will also consider amendments to the waste strategy regarding accessibility impacts and stakeholder consultation.

• Approve Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy and launch Benchmarking and Auditing Program
• Use $800,000 Hydro Ottawa dividend surplus for Climate Change Master Plan spending
• Approve Residual Waste Management Strategy framework to extend Trail Waste Facility Landfill life
• Direct staff to investigate expanding Trail Waste Facility Landfill capacity
• Amendments to add accessibility impacts and stakeholder review to waste strategy

The Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management approved the Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy and the launch of a Benchmarking and Auditing Program, with a direction to study integrating bird-safe design guidelines. It also received the Climate Change Master Plan annual update and approved using $800,000 from the 2020 Hydro Ottawa dividend surplus for climate actions. The Residual Waste Management Strategy was approved as amended, including a motion to present the framework to the Stakeholder Sounding Board before Council consideration.

• Approved Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy and Benchmarking and Auditing Program (carried)
• Directed staff to study integrating Bird-Safe Design Guidelines with Better Buildings Strategy (carried)
• Approved Climate Change Master Plan annual status update and $800,000 Hydro Ottawa dividend surplus spending (carried)
• Approved Residual Waste Management Strategy framework as amended (carried)
• Added accessibility impacts section to Residual Waste Management Strategy report (carried)
• Directed staff to present Residual Waste Management Strategy to Stakeholder Sounding Board before Council (carried)

Joint Meeting of Planning Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The joint Planning Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will consider recommending Council adopt the new Official Plan, including volumes of secondary plans and area-specific policies, along with supporting documents and staff-recommended changes. The recommendation also includes approving annexes, a work plan, and principles for a Tewin financial memorandum of understanding. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Adopt new Official Plan Volume 1 and Volume 2 (secondary plans and area-specific policies)
• Approve staff-recommended changes to the draft new Official Plan (Document 12)
• Approve principles for Tewin Financial Memorandum of Understanding (Annex 12)
• Receive financial reports including 'development pays for development' and 2021 Hemson Report
• Direct staff to prepare implementing workplan for secondary plans and guidelines within 6 months of ministerial approval

The joint Planning Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommended Council adopt the new Official Plan, including volumes, annexes, and staff-recommended changes, with numerous amendments. The committee heard from 84 delegations and carried over 50 motions, including changes to building heights on minor corridors, affordable housing targets, and climate change reporting. Several motions were lost, including one to re-evaluate agricultural lands in Riverside South and one to prioritize heritage policies over intensification.

• Recommended adoption of new Official Plan with amendments (carried)
• Removed policies allowing 5-6 storey buildings on Minor Corridors without OP amendment (carried)
• Increased affordable housing target to 20% of new units (carried)
• Added climate change reporting for intensification and expansion (carried)
• Added community garden benefits to Official Plan (carried)
• Retained Urban Natural Feature designation for Carlington Woods (carried)
• Lost motion to re-evaluate LEAR score for Riverside South lands (1-12)
• Lost motion to prioritize heritage policies over intensification (0-13)

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to decide on a range of items, including declaring a vacancy for Ward 4 (Kanata North) and scheduling a by-election, as well as acting on committee recommendations for zoning changes, tax measures, and transit disputes. The agenda includes several planning amendments and a motion regarding gas-fired electricity generation.

• Declare Ward 4 (Kanata North) Councillor office vacant; by-election set for Jan. 24, 2022 with mail-in voting
• Refuse zoning amendment for aggregate extraction at 7731 Fernbank Road
• Adopt 15% small business property tax discount, phased in over two years starting 2022
• Direct notice of dispute against Rideau Transit Group over LRT defaults
• Approve zoning for 24-storey mixed-use building at 1330 Carling Avenue and 815 Archibald Street

Ottawa City Council approved a one-month free transit service for December 2021, funded by anticipated funds from the Rideau Transit Group (RTG) project agreement. Council also approved a motion to have the Auditor General audit the LRT procurement and implementation, and chose to appoint a new councillor for Ward 4 (Kanata North) rather than hold a by-election. Several zoning and planning amendments were approved, including for 861 Clyde Avenue and 1330 Carling Avenue.

• Approved free OC Transpo and Para Transpo service for December 2021 (17-6)
• Approved Auditor General audit of LRT procurement and implementation (14-9)
• Approved appointment process to fill Ward 4 (Kanata North) vacancy (carried, 3 dissenting)
• Approved zoning amendment for 861 Clyde Avenue for 7 residential buildings up to 39 storeys
• Approved zoning amendment for 1330 Carling Avenue and 815 Archibald Street for 24-storey mixed-use building
• Approved Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan as amended
• Approved Automated Speed Enforcement program expansion and 15 new cameras
• Approved acquisition of Beachburg Subdivision Rail Corridor for $740,000

Built Heritage Sub-Committee

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee is reviewing a Heritage Community Improvement Plan application for properties at 278-280 O’Connor Street. The committee will also receive updates on Bill 108 changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and various planning circulations.

• Heritage Community Improvement Plan application for 278-280 O’Connor Street
• Update on Bill 108 (More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019) regarding Ontario Heritage Act changes
• Planning circulation for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 70 Richmond Road and 376 Island Park Drive
• Planning circulation for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 283 and 285 McLeod Street

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee met on October 12, 2021, and took no substantive decisions. It received a report on a Heritage Community Improvement Plan application for 278-280 O'Connor Street, which will go to the Finance and Economic Development Committee on November 2, 2021. The committee also received a status update on inquiries and motions. Minutes from previous meetings were confirmed.

• Confirmed minutes of August 25, 2021 regular meeting (carried)
• Confirmed minutes of October 1, 2021 special joint meeting (carried)
• Received heritage report for 278-280 O'Connor Street (received)
• Received status update on inquiries and motions (received)

Built Heritage Sub-Committee

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee is meeting to receive a report on a Heritage Community Improvement Plan application for 278-280 O'Connor Street, a property in the Centretown Heritage Conservation District. The committee will also receive a status update on its inquiries and motions. The agenda includes information items on Bill 108 changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and a heritage pre-application consultation program, plus planning circulations for amendments at 70 Richmond Road and 283-285 McLeod Street.

• Heritage Community Improvement Plan application for 278-280 O'Connor Street (ACS2021-PIE-RHU-0025)
• Status update on Built Heritage Sub-Committee inquiries and motions (ACS2021-OCC-GEN-0027)
• Information item: Update on Bill 108 changes to the Ontario Heritage Act (ACS2021-PIE-RHU-0027)
• Information item: Heritage Planning Pre-Application Consultation Program (ACS2021-PIE-RHU-0026)
• Planning circulations: Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments at 70 Richmond Road and 283-285 McLeod Street

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee received a report on a Heritage Community Improvement Plan application for 278-280 O'Connor Street, a property in the Centretown Heritage Conservation District, for information only. It also received a status update on inquiries and motions. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information.

• Received heritage CIP application report for 278-280 O'Connor Street (information only)
• Received status update on sub-committee inquiries and motions (information only)

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee is meeting to consider several zoning by-law amendments, including one to permit an aggregate extraction operation at 7731 Fernbank Road and two to allow residential subdivisions at 6420/6431 Ottawa Street and 1240 Old Prescott Road. The committee will also review a technical amendment to rural commercial zoning, receive an update on the rural residential land survey, and vote on naming a park at 100 Highgarden Terrace 'Bert Dowler Park'.

• Zoning amendment for aggregate extraction at 7731 Fernbank Road
• Zoning amendment for residential subdivision at 6420 and 6431 Ottawa Street
• Zoning amendment for residential subdivision at 1240 Old Prescott Road
• Technical amendment to rural commercial (RC11) zoning provisions
• Proposal to name park at 100 Highgarden Terrace 'Bert Dowler Park'

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommended Council refuse a zoning amendment for an aggregate extraction operation at 7731 Fernbank Road, overturning staff's recommendation to approve. The committee also approved zoning amendments for residential subdivisions at 6420/6431 Ottawa Street and 1240 Old Prescott Road, with minor corrections. A technical zoning amendment and a park naming were also approved, and a rural residential land survey was received for information.

• Refused zoning amendment for aggregate extraction at 7731 Fernbank Road (6-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for residential subdivision at 6420 and 6431 Ottawa Street, as amended
• Approved zoning amendment for residential subdivision at 1240 Old Prescott Road, as amended
• Approved technical amendment to RC11 subzone provisions in Zoning By-law 2008-250
• Approved naming of park at 100 Highgarden Terrace as 'Bert Dowler Park'
• Received Rural Residential Land Survey update for information

Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee will receive several information presentations regarding city-wide environmental programs. The meeting includes updates on greenhouse gas inventories, the Solid Waste Master Plan engagement, and the Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy.

• Update on provincial transition to individual producer responsibility
• Overview of Solid Waste Master Plan's Engagement Series 2
• Release of the Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy and launch of benchmarking program
• Climate Change Master Plan annual greenhouse gas inventories and status update
• Supplemental discussion on the New City of Ottawa Official Plan

The Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee received informational updates on the Solid Waste Master Plan engagement and the Climate Change Master Plan's annual greenhouse gas inventory. It also passed a motion requesting staff to publish a forward calendar of city consultations for the next six months. Two agenda items were deferred due to time, and the committee discussed drafting input for the new Official Plan.

• Confirmed Minutes 10 of June 10, 2021
• Received update from Councillor Shawn Menard (information)
• Received Solid Waste Master Plan Engagement Series presentation (information)
• Received Climate Change Master Plan annual GHG inventory update (information)
• Carried Motion ESAC 2021 11-01: request staff to publish six-month consultation calendar
• Deferred item on provincial transition to individual producer responsibility
• Deferred item on Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy launch
• Agreed to draft submission for Joint Committees on new Official Plan

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 will hold a hearing via electronic participation to review various land use applications. The agenda includes several items for consideration in Ward 15, as well as applications in Wards 12, 13, and 14.

• Hearing of application for 284 Churchill (Ward 15)
• Hearing of application for 556 Golden (Ward 15)
• Hearing of application for 463 Hilson (Ward 15)
• Hearing of application for 489 St. Patrick (Ward 12)
• Hearing of application for 112 Queen Elizabeth & 8 McLeod (Ward 14)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

Ottawa's Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is holding an electronic hearing on October 6, 2021, to consider 16 applications for minor variances and consents at properties across several wards. The agenda lists each property address and application number, but does not describe the specific requests. Public participation is via Zoom and YouTube, with written comments due by noon the Monday before the hearing.

• 16 applications for minor variances and consents at properties including 4524 Northwoods, 2441 Diamondview, 3119 Carp, 4785 Highway 17, 74/76 Martin, 240 Langstaff, 68 Strachan, 2696 9th Line, 1680 Stittsville Main, 2485 8th Line, 2621 Donnelly, 135 Heather, 7680/7650 McCordick, and 557 Jinkinson
• Adjourned applications: 135 Heather (from April 7 and September 1, 2021), 7680/7650 McCordick (from January 13, 2021), and 557 Jinkinson (from September 15, 2021)
• Multiple applications at 240 Langstaff (B-00201 and A-00314) and 1680 Stittsville Main (B-00310 to B-00312 and A-00280 to A-00282)
• Hearing held by electronic participation due to COVID-19, viewable on YouTube
• Public can submit written comments by email by noon the Monday before the hearing

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee is reviewing recommendations for automated speed enforcement and school bus camera pilot projects. The committee is also considering a Low-Speed Vehicles Pilot Project and the functional design for the McKenna Casey Drive realignment.

• Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program expansion and staff position changes
• Creation of a Road Safety Capital Reserve Fund from automated enforcement revenues
• Adjustment of 2021 ASE Budget by $438,000 for operating expenses
• Increase of $324,000 in Road Safety Action Plan capital budget authority
• Approval of the Low-Speed Vehicles (LSV) Pilot Project and related By-law

The Transportation Committee approved a report expanding the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program, including converting temporary staff to permanent and adding 15 new cameras by end of 2022. It also approved a pilot project for low-speed vehicles and a road realignment in Barrhaven. The committee carried the ASE report as amended, including a motion to rename the reserve fund and another to pilot speed cameras on high-speed roadways.

• Approved ASE program expansion with 15 new cameras by end of 2022 (carried)
• Approved conversion of 6 temporary FTE positions to permanent for POA courts (carried)
• Approved creation of 1 permanent IT FTE for ASE technical support (carried)
• Approved creation of 3 permanent Legal Services FTEs for ASE charges (carried)
• Approved creation of 7 permanent Revenue Services FTEs for ASE inquiries (carried)
• Approved creation of 8 permanent FTEs for Pedestrian Crossover and Traffic Calming programs (carried)
• Approved creation of Road Safety Reserve Fund (amended to remove 'Capital') (carried)
• Approved Low-Speed Vehicles Pilot Project and by-law (carried)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 will hold a hearing for various land use applications. The agenda includes several new applications and several items adjourned from previous meeting dates.

• Application for 2582 Mer Bleue (Ward 2)
• Applications for 19 Palsen (Ward 8)
• Applications for 1800 Dumas (Ward 2)
• Applications for 2492 Clover (Ward 17)
• Applications for 1218 & 1220 Ridgemont (Ward 18)

Finance and Economic Development Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several items to City Council, including a new small business property tax subclass with a 15% discount, the purchase of a decommissioned railway corridor for $740,000, and a lease renewal for office space. They will also review updates on social procurement, election signs by-laws, and ward boundaries for the 2022 election. The meeting includes an in-camera legal update on LRT that will not be reported out.

• Adopt Small Business Property Tax Subclass with 15% discount phased in over two years starting 2022
• Eliminate Commercial and Industrial Excess Land Property Tax Subclass discount over two years
• Approve acquisition of Beachburg Subdivision Rail Corridor from Dagmile Holdings Inc. for $740,000 plus taxes and closing costs
• Approve lease renewal at 370 Catherine Street for 5,541.76 sq m, 10-year term, base rent $4,220,641 plus HST for first five years
• Approve amendments to election signs by-laws (By-law No. 2003-520 and By-law No. 2004-239)

The Finance and Economic Development Committee recommended Council adopt a 15% discount for small business property taxes, phased in over two years, and eliminate the excess land discount. It also recommended Council approve the acquisition of a decommissioned railway corridor for $740,000, renew a lease at 370 Catherine Street, and direct staff to deliver a Notice of Dispute to Rideau Transit Group over LRT derailments. All recommendations were carried as presented.

• Adopted Small Business Property Tax Subclass with 15% discount phased in over two years (carried)
• Eliminated Commercial and Industrial Excess Land Property Tax Subclass discount phased out over two years (carried)
• Approved acquisition of Beachburg Railway Subdivision corridor for $740,000 plus taxes and closing costs (carried)
• Approved 10-year lease renewal at 370 Catherine Street for $4,220,641 plus HST for initial five years (carried)
• Approved amendments to election signs by-laws (carried)
• Approved ward numbers and names for 2022 municipal elections (carried)
• Directed staff to deliver Notice of Dispute to Rideau Transit Group over LRT derailments (carried)
• Approved inclusion of sustainability in Procurement By-law and sole-source rationale for social enterprises (carried)

Planning Committee

This special Planning Committee meeting has one substantive item: recommending Council endorse the Master Site Plan for The Ottawa Hospital at 930 Carling Avenue and 520 Preston Street, lift the holding provision on those properties, and reinstate delegated authority to staff to finalize details. The committee will also approve how public submissions are summarized for Council. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering declarations of interest, adjournment, and future meeting dates.

• Master Site Plan approval for The Ottawa Hospital at 930 Carling Avenue and 520 Preston Street
• Recommendation to remove holding symbol from Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 930 Carling Avenue and 520 Preston Street
• Reinstatement of delegated authority to staff to finalize Master Site Plan and Agreement
• Approval of consultation details for inclusion in public submission summary to Council on October 13, 2021

The Planning Committee recommended Council approve the Master Site Plan for The Ottawa Hospital at 930 Carling Avenue and 520 Preston Street, including lifting the holding provision, with several amendments. The committee also carried motions to protect the Central Experimental Farm, require a neighbourhood traffic study, and direct staff on cycling, tree planting, transit, parking, and community engagement. The report was carried on a 6-2 vote.

• Approved the Master Site Plan for The Ottawa Hospital, subject to conditions, and recommended Council lift the holding provision on the properties.
• Carried a motion to request federal legislation and a new Master Plan to protect the Central Experimental Farm.
• Amended conditions to require a Neighbourhood Traffic Study before the hospital building site plan is registered, with the owner funding mitigations.
• Directed staff to work with the hospital to link cycling facilities to the main entrance and to identify early tree planting areas.
• Directed staff to ensure the internal road network can accommodate transit and to assess local transit routes into the site.
• Directed staff to work with the hospital to reduce surface parking and to establish a Community Transportation Advisory Group.
• Directed staff to review site lighting for the main hospital building, including dark sky considerations.
• Directed staff to develop a tree planting monitoring plan with the hospital.

Joint meeting of Planning Committee and Built Heritage Sub-committee

The Planning Committee and Built Heritage Sub-committee are reviewing the Master Site Plan approval and the removal of a holding provision for properties at 930 Carling Avenue and 520 Preston Street. The committee is also receiving heritage considerations related to this site plan.

• Master Site Plan Approval for The Ottawa Hospital
• Removal of holding symbol from Zoning By-law 2008-250 at 930 Carling Avenue and 520 Preston Street
• Heritage considerations report for 930 Carling Avenue and 520 Preston Street

The joint Planning Committee and Built Heritage Sub-committee meeting on October 1, 2021, was held to receive the heritage considerations report (ACS2021-PIE-RHU-0021) for the proposed Ottawa Hospital campus at 930 Carling Avenue and 520 Preston Street, and to receive public submissions on the related master site plan approval and lifting of the holding provision (ASC2021-PIE-PS-0093). The committee received the heritage report for information, but no substantive decisions were made on the site plan or holding provision at this meeting. The meeting was extended past 7:00 p.m. and adjourned at 7:40 PM.

• Received heritage considerations report ACS2021-PIE-RHU-0021 for information
• Extended meeting time past 7:00 p.m. (carried)
• Adjourned at 7:40 PM

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is reviewing several reports from the Office of the Auditor General. These include a quality assurance review report, an audit of fleet services, and a semi-annual report on follow-up procedures.

• Quality Assurance Review Report (ACS 2021-OAG-BVG-007)
• Report on the Fleet Services Audit (ACS 2021-OAG-BVG-008)
• Semi-Annual Report on Follow-up Procedures (ACS 2021-OAG-BVG-009)

The Audit Committee received the Quality Assurance Review Report and the Semi-Annual Report on Audit Follow-up Procedures as presented. It also received the Report on the Fleet Services Audit and carried a motion asking the Auditor General to consider including the city's progress on greenhouse gas emissions targets in her 2022-2023 audit work plan. The motion was carried and the report recommendation was approved as amended.

• Received Quality Assurance Review Report with Independent Validation
• Carried motion to consider auditing greenhouse gas emissions targets (AC Motion No. 2021 1/13)
• Carried Fleet Services Audit report recommendation as amended
• Received Semi-Annual Report on Audit Follow-up Procedures

Joint Meeting of the Planning Committee and Community and Protective Services Committee

The Planning Committee and Community and Protective Services Committee are meeting jointly to consider the final draft of the City of Ottawa Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan. The committee will recommend that Council approve the plan, its provision levels for parkland and recreation facilities, and related policies. This is the main item on the agenda; no other substantive items are listed.

• Approve the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan (Document 1)
• Approve Provision Levels for Parkland and Recreation Facilities (Document 2)
• Direct staff to review the Parkland Dedication By-law and Cash-in-lieu-of-Parkland Policy
• Direct staff to develop a Land First Policy, Targeted Parkland Acquisition Strategy, and Funding Policy
• Receive consultation summary and facility impact reports (Documents 3 and 4)

The joint Planning and Community and Protective Services Committees recommended Council approve the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, including provision levels and related policies. Several amendments were carried, including adding an anti-racism statement, adjusting recreation complex targets, and allowing flexibility in future urban area parkland design. One motion on gymnasiums was referred, and staff were directed to review aquatic facility needs and tree canopy targets.

• Approved Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan as amended (carried)
• Carried motion to add anti-racism statement to the Master Plan
• Carried motion to set recreation complex target at 1:70,000 residents and consider future facilities by need
• Carried motion to support single pad arena optimization study
• Carried motion to allow future urban area community design plans to explore central multi-field facilities
• Referred motion to add strategy for city-owned gymnasiums
• Directed staff to review aquatic facility needs ahead of RAMP study
• Directed staff to consider 40% tree canopy target per park site

Ottawa Police Services Board

The Ottawa Police Services Board is meeting to confirm 2022 budget directions, approve a $1,500 sponsorship, and authorize the purchase of 200 Conducted Energy Weapons (CEWs) and cartridges. The board will also receive reports on workforce, performance, and SIU investigations, plus hear public delegations on the budget.

• Approve $1,500 Silver sponsorship for Ontario Association of Police Services Boards' 2021 Virtual Labour Relations Seminar
• Confirm 2022 budget directions: 0% increase base, with detailed explanation of any additional funding
• Delegate authority to Chief for purchase of 200 CEWs at $682,112.78 ($770,787.44 with HST) plus cartridges at $354,871.00 ($401,004.23 with HST)
• Receive reports on four SIU investigations (Oct 17 2020, Jan 2, 21, 22 2021)
• Receive Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa report on 2020 grant funding outcomes

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will consider several zoning and official plan amendments, including a major update on community benefits and funding approaches for LeBreton Flats. It will also review multiple development proposals across the city, including a high-rise project on Clyde Avenue and a mixed-use development on Campeau Drive. The committee will make recommendations to City Council on these items.

• LeBreton Flats community benefits and funding approaches, including possible area-specific development charges
• Official Plan and zoning amendments for 1 and 19 Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway to allow institutional/embassy use
• Zoning amendment for 861 Clyde Avenue to permit seven residential buildings up to 39 storeys
• Zoning amendment for 1330 Carling Avenue and 815 Archibald Street for a 24-storey mixed-use building
• Riverside South Community Design Plan amendment to relocate community centre, library, and school

The Planning Committee carried 11 of 14 agenda items, recommending Council approve a range of zoning and Official Plan amendments. Notable approvals include a 39-storey residential development at 861 Clyde Avenue, a 24-storey mixed-use building at 1330 Carling Avenue, and a 25,896 sq m office/light industrial facility at 99 Bill Leathem Drive. Several items were approved with amendments, including the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway embassy rezoning (6-3) and the Bill Leathem site plan (7-3). One item was received as information, and no items were denied or tabled.

• Approved 861 Clyde Ave rezoning for 7 buildings up to 39 storeys, with $100K traffic calming split between Wards 7 and 16 (carried)
• Approved 1 & 19 Sir John A. Macdonald Pkwy rezoning for embassies, with max 5 missions and underground parking (6-3)
• Approved 1330 Carling Ave & 815 Archibald St rezoning for 24-storey mixed-use building (carried)
• Approved 99 Bill Leathem Dr site plan for 25,896 sq m office/light industrial facility (7-3)
• Approved 2 Robinson Ave & 320 Lees Ave rezoning for mixed-use development (10-0)
• Approved 6301 & 6475 Campeau Dr rezoning for 10-storey mixed-use buildings (9-0)
• Approved 2065 Portobello Blvd rezoning for three low-rise apartment buildings (carried)
• Approved 65 Stewart St heritage alteration and zoning for low-rise apartment (carried)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee recommended Council approve an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 1 and 19 Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway, rezoning 3.04 hectares from open space to institutional/embassy use, with amendments limiting embassies to five and requiring underground parking. The committee also recommended approvals for several other development applications, including mixed-use projects at 2 Robinson Avenue/320 Lees Avenue, 6301/6475 Campeau Drive, 861 Clyde Avenue, and 1330 Carling Avenue/815 Archibald Street, as well as a site plan for a 25,896 sq m facility at 99 Bill Leathem Drive. All items were carried, with some votes split.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 1 and 19 Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway (6-3)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 2 Robinson Avenue and 320 Lees Avenue (10-0)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 6301 and 6475 Campeau Drive (8-0)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 861 Clyde Avenue (carried as amended)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 211 Centrum Boulevard (carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law amendment for 1330 Carling Avenue and 815 Archibald Street (carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law amendment for part of 175 and 375 March Valley Road (carried)
• Endorsed Site Plan Control for 99 Bill Leathem Drive, 2 Leikin Drive, and 20 Leikin Drive (7-3)

City Council

City Council approved a new regulatory and licensing regime for towing services, including operator licensing, vehicle storage facility standards, and annual rate adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index. Council also approved several zoning amendments, including a residential subdivision on Renaud and Navan Roads, a 12-storey mixed-use development on Wellington Street West, and a planned unit development at 4800 Bank Street. Additionally, Council delegated authority to the Director of Housing Services to allocate the fourth phase of the provincial Social Services Relief Fund for housing and homelessness supports.

• Approved new towing services licensing regime with storage facility standards (carried as amended)
• Approved zoning amendment for 6101 Renaud Road and Navan Road for 156 townhouses, 23 singles, and mid-rise condos (carried, 3 dissenting)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendment for 26-40 Armstrong St and 979 Wellington St W for 12-storey mixed-use (15-8)
• Approved zoning amendment for 4800 Bank Street for planned unit development (carried as amended)
• Approved sale of 5441 William Lindsay Grove to Sansar Real Estate Investments Corp. for $2,555,000 plus HST
• Approved Brownfield grant for Barwood Limited Partnership up to $1,471,324 with development charge deferral of $1,318,875 (carried, 1 dissenting)
• Approved delegation of authority to Director of Housing Services for Social Services Relief Fund fourth phase allocation (carried)
• Approved 5-year lease for Gil-O-Julien Park field house to Youth Ottawa and North Gloucester Giants at $1 per year

Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management

The Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management will meet electronically to consider a motion asking the Government of Ontario to develop a plan to phase out gas-fired electricity generation by 2030, and to receive reports on the 2020 Drinking Water Quality Management System and a status update on outstanding inquiries and motions. The committee will also receive an information item on provincial regulations for transitioning the Blue Box and hazardous products programs to producer responsibility.

• Motion requesting Ontario phase out gas-fired electricity generation by 2030 and consider alternatives like wind, solar, demand response, and Hydro Quebec
• 2020 Drinking Water Quality Management System report for Council's information
• Status update on committee inquiries and motions for period ending 10 September 2021
• Information item on final regulations for provincial transition of Blue Box and hazardous products programs to individual producer responsibility

The committee carried a motion asking the City of Ottawa to request the Province of Ontario develop a plan to phase out gas-fired electricity generation by 2030, and to call on the Independent Electricity System Operator to consider alternatives like wind, solar, and demand response. The motion was amended to add requests for the province to lift third-party ownership prohibitions on net metering, allow new distributed energy resources in capacity auctions, and make DER market penetration an evaluation criterion for utility scorecards. The committee also received the 2020 Drinking Water Quality Management System report and a status update on inquiries and motions.

• Carried motion to request Ontario phase out gas-fired electricity by 2030 (as amended)
• Amended motion to add distributed energy resource (DER) requests to the province
• Received 2020 Drinking Water Quality Management System report
• Received status update on committee inquiries and motions

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive staff presentations on Ottawa's pedestrian wayfinding system and a low-speed vehicles pilot project, and to provide feedback. The committee will also elect a Vice-Chair, review its 2019-2020 annual report, and receive working group updates.

• Presentation: Ottawa Pedestrian Wayfinding System (city-wide)
• Presentation: Low-Speed Vehicles Pilot Project (city-wide)
• Election of Vice-Chair to serve until end of 2022
• Recommendation: Community and Protective Services Committee receive 2019-2020 AAC annual report
• Working group updates

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received two staff presentations (pedestrian wayfinding system and low-speed vehicles pilot) and provided feedback. It passed a motion opposing approval of any silent low-speed vehicles (e.g., e-scooters) in Ottawa until Transport Canada's 2023 noise regulation takes effect, and urging adherence to the strictest requirement once in force. The committee also re-elected Brian Wade as Vice-Chair and recommended that the Community and Protective Services Committee receive its 2019-2020 annual report.

• Received pedestrian wayfinding system presentation for information
• Received low-speed vehicles pilot presentation for information
• Carried motion opposing silent low-speed vehicles until 2023 TC regulation (6-3)
• Carried motion to include AAC comments in staff report to Transportation Committee and Council
• Re-elected Brian Wade as Vice-Chair until end of 2022
• Recommended annual report be received by Community and Protective Services Committee

Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management

The Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management is meeting to receive reports and consider a motion. The main substantive item is a motion requesting the Government of Ontario develop a plan to phase out gas-fired electricity generation by 2030, with the resolution to be sent to provincial and federal officials. The committee will also receive the 2020 Drinking Water Quality Management System Report and a status update on outstanding inquiries and motions.

• Motion requesting Ontario phase out gas-fired electricity generation by 2030 and consider wind, solar, demand response, Quebec Hydro, and conservation
• 2020 Drinking Water Quality Management System Report (ACS2021-PWE-WTS-0002) to be received by Council
• Status update on committee inquiries and motions for period ending 10 September 2021 (ACS2021-OCC-ENV-0005)
• Information item: update on final regulations for provincial transition of Blue Box and hazardous products programs to individual producer responsibility

The committee voted to recommend that City Council ask the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to phase out gas-fired electricity generation by 2030, and to call on the Independent Electricity System Operator to consider alternatives like wind, solar, and conservation. The motion was carried as amended, adding a request for the province to lift a ban on third-party net metering and to support distributed energy resources. The committee also received the 2020 Drinking Water Quality Management System report and approved the minutes of the previous meeting.

• Approved minutes of June 29, 2021 meeting
• Received 2020 Drinking Water Quality Management System report
• Carried motion requesting Ontario phase out gas-fired electricity by 2030 (as amended)
• Added amendment requesting province lift net metering ban and support distributed energy resources

Board of Health

The Ottawa Board of Health is meeting to receive updates and make decisions on several public health matters. Key items include approving revisions to the Reconcili-ACTION Plan, endorsing guiding principles for a public health approach to substance use, approving the post-pandemic Recovery Plan, and supporting an audit of the pandemic response. The board will also receive reports on school support, strategic plan progress, and Q2 budget status.

• Approve revisions to Reconcili-ACTION Plan (ACS2021-OPH-CCE-0001)
• Approve guiding principles for public health approach to substance use health (ACS2021-OPH-HPP-0001)
• Approve post-pandemic Recovery Plan (ACS2021-OPH-KPQ-0005)
• Support Auditor General's audit of pandemic response (ACS2021-OPH-MOH-0005)
• Receive Q2 2021 operating and capital budget status report (ACS2020-OPH-PCS-0005)

The Ottawa Board of Health approved a strategic plan on mental health and substance use health, including guiding principles and directives to share data with city and provincial partners. The board also approved revisions to its Reconcili-ACTION Plan, a post-pandemic recovery plan, and supported an Auditor General audit of the pandemic response. All other items were received for information.

• Approved Reconcili-ACTION Plan revisions and priority actions
• Approved mental health and substance use health strategic plan with directives to share data and write letters to ministers
• Approved post-pandemic Recovery Plan
• Supported Auditor General's audit of pandemic response
• Received verbal reports from Chair and Medical Officer of Health
• Received update on OPH work to support schools through COVID-19
• Received Q2 2021 budget status report
• Confirmed minutes of June 21, 2021 meeting

Transit Commission

The Ottawa Transit Commission meets to receive updates on Confederation Line and bus service, review the 2021 transit operating and capital budget Q2 status report, and hear about contracts awarded in late 2020. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19, with public participation via Zoom or written comments.

• Confederation Line and bus service update
• 2021 Transit Operating and Capital Budget Q2 Status Report (ACS2021-FSD-FIN-0022)
• Contracts awarded July 1 to December 31, 2020 for Transit Commission (ACS2021-ICS-PRO-005)
• Status update on Transit Commission inquiries and motions (ACS2021-OCC-GEN-0020)

The Transit Commission directed the City Manager to retain an independent expert to confirm the safety of the plan to return the Confederation Line to service after a September 19 derailment. The motion carried 7-4. A separate motion to create two task forces to assess the entire LRT system was defeated 5-6. The Commission also received the Q2 2021 transit budget report and a contracts award report for information.

• Carried 7-4: City Manager to retain independent expert to confirm safety of return-to-service plan
• Lost 5-6: Motion to create two independent task forces to assess Confederation Line system
• Received: 2021 Transit Operating and Capital Budget Q2 Status Report
• Received: Delegation of Authority contracts awarded July 1-Dec 31, 2020
• Received: Status update on Transit Commission inquiries and motions

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will consider a regulatory review and licensing regime for towing services, including amendments to the Licensing By-law, new fees, and 2.5 new staff positions. The committee will also vote on seven commemorative park naming proposals, receive annual reports from By-law and Regulatory Services and Crime Prevention Ottawa, and reaffirm grants for essential health and social supports.

• Towing services regulatory review: new licensing regime for tow operators, drivers, and storage facilities, with rate adjustments tied to CPI and 2.5 new FTEs funded by fees
• Commemorative naming: Bradley-Craig Park (331 Cranesbill Road), Bob Mills Park (875 Atlas Terrace), Bradley Square (6000 Abbott Street East), Dr. Émile Major Park, Joan O'Malley Park (4310 Shoreline Drive), Laura Dubois Park (24 Shetland Way), Mantha Park (525 Famille-Laporte Ave)
• Crime Prevention Ottawa annual action report 2020 and updated mission statement
• By-law and Regulatory Services 2019 and 2020 annual report
• Reaffirmation of Essential Health and Social Supports and Supports in Social Housing programs

The committee recommended Council approve a new licensing regime for tow services, including regulations for operators, drivers, and storage facilities, plus annual rate adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. It also approved an amendment directing Traffic Services to review parking and stopping rules for tow trucks near sensitive sites. The committee also recommended naming six parks and a square after local figures, and received reports on by-law services and Crime Prevention Ottawa.

• Approved towing services licensing by-law amendments (carried as amended)
• Approved motion to review traffic/parking rules for tow trucks near sensitive sites
• Recommended naming Bradley Commons Park as Bradley-Craig Park
• Recommended naming Atlas Park as Bob Mills Park
• Recommended naming new Stittsville sitting area as Bradley Square
• Recommended naming Orléans Health Hub park as Dr. Émile Major Park
• Recommended naming Rideauview Community Centre Park as Joan O’Malley Park
• Recommended renaming Shetland Park as Laura Dubois Park

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is holding an electronic hearing on September 15, 2021, to consider nine applications for minor variances and other property-related approvals. The agenda lists properties across several wards, including two applications for 6920 Mansfield and one adjourned item. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registering to speak.

• 1770 Old Second Line (Ward 5) - applications D08-01-21/B-00225 to B-00227
• 557 Jinkinson (Ward 21) - application D08-01-21/B-00258
• 4030 Ramsayville (Ward 20) - application D08-01-21/B-00345
• 255 Thomas A. Dolan (Ward 5) - applications D08-01-21/B-00240 to B-00242
• 6920 Mansfield (Ward 21) - applications D08-01-21/B-00317, B-00318, D08-02-21/A-00284, A-00306

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is holding an electronic hearing on September 15, 2021, to consider 10 applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Ottawa. The agenda includes hearings for properties on Merivale, Carling, Mariposa, Lalemant, Ridgemont, Granton, Riddell, and David streets. Several applications were previously adjourned from earlier meetings in July and August 2021.

• 1871 Merivale (Ward 9) - application D08-02-21/A-00251
• 2830 Carling (Ward 7) - application D08-02-21/A-00210
• 1218-1220 Ridgemont (Ward 18) - applications D08-01-21/B-00238 & B-00239
• 891 Riddell (Ward 7) - consent applications B-00208 & B-00209 and variance A-00194, adjourned from August 4
• 29 David (Ward 8) - consent B-00133 and variances A-00143 & A-00144, adjourned from July 7 and August 4

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 is holding an electronic hearing on September 15, 2021, to consider 21 applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Ottawa. The agenda lists each property address, ward, and application number, but does not describe the specific requests. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registering to speak by the Monday before the hearing.

• 21 applications for minor variances and consents at properties including 256 Northwestern, 366 Fullerton, 322 Somerset, 401 Chapel, 297 Clemow, 1082 Wellington W, 357 Dominion, 846 St. Laurent, 22 Sims, 112-118 Sherbrooke, 114-116 Sherbrooke, 594 Queen Elizabeth, 467 Echo, 415/417 Tweedsmuir, 483 Evered, 660 Cole, and 217 Glynn
• Two applications at 366 Fullerton (D08-01-21/B-00215, D08-01-21/B-00216) and two at 415/417 Tweedsmuir (D08-01-21/B-00342 to B-00344) are consent applications
• Two applications at 660 Cole and 217 Glynn are adjourned from previous meetings (July 21 and June 16, 2021 respectively)
• Hearing held by electronic participation due to COVID-19; public can watch on YouTube and submit comments by email

Ottawa Public Library Board

The Ottawa Public Library Board is meeting to decide on expanding public hours, including Sunday service starting in 2022, and to approve providing services on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The board will also receive updates on the COVID-19 recovery plan, financial reports, and performance measurements. Two items will be discussed in camera, including a labour relations update and the CEO's mid-year review.

• Expansion of public hours at Greely and Ruth E. Dickinson branches effective January 2022
• Approval of Sunday hours expansion effective 2022, with costs to be included in 2022 draft operating budget
• Approval to provide public services on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation effective September 2022
• Commercial meeting room rates report for information
• Second quarter 2021 financial status report and 2020 financial statements

The Ottawa Public Library Board approved expanding Sunday public hours at branches effective 2022 and directed staff to include the costs in the 2022 draft operating budget. The Board also approved providing public services on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation starting September 2022, with funding to be included in the 2022 budget. Staff were directed to explore providing services on other public holidays and to report back in 2022. The Board received the COVID-19 Recovery Plan update, the second quarter 2021 financial report, and the 2020 financial statements for information.

• Approved expansion of Sunday hours at branches effective 2022 (Motion 20210914/4)
• Directed staff to include Sunday hours costs in 2022 draft operating budget (Motion 20210914/4)
• Approved OPL public services on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation effective September 2022 (Motion 20210914/5)
• Approved statutory holidays for MPE staff (Motion 20210914/5)
• Directed staff to explore services on other public holidays and report in 2022 (Motion 20210914/5)
• Received COVID-19 Recovery Plan update (Motion 20210914/3)
• Received second quarter 2021 financial report (Motion 20210914/7)
• Received 2020 financial statements (Motion 20210914/8)

French Language Services Advisory Committee

The French Language Services Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to approve its mid-term report, elect a chair and vice-chair, and consider working group recommendations on French-language human resources programs and anti-racism initiatives. The committee will also receive an update from the French Language Services Branch. This is a regular business meeting with several action items.

• Approve FLSAC mid-term report and recommend it to Finance and Economic Development Committee
• Elect Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approve working group report on French-language HR programs and learning/professional development options
• Approve working group report on Anti-Racism Secretariat's initiatives and engagement plan
• Receive French Language Services Branch update for information

The French Language Services Advisory Committee met informally on September 9, 2021, because it lacked quorum. No formal decisions were made; all recommendations will be considered at the November 15, 2021 meeting. The Chair announced his resignation, and the committee discussed electing a new Chair and Vice-Chair.

• No formal decisions made due to lack of quorum
• Mid-term report reviewed informally; correction requested for Mayor's breakfast date
• Chair resignation announced; election of new Chair/Vice-Chair deferred to November 15
• Working group reports on HR programs and anti-racism initiatives reviewed informally
• French Language Services Branch update received for information

Planning Committee

Ottawa's Planning Committee is meeting electronically to consider seven planning items, mostly zoning by-law amendments and one heritage permit. The most consequential is a proposed residential subdivision at 6101 Renaud Road and several Navan Road addresses, which would add 156 townhouses, 23 single detached homes, and a mid-rise condominium block. Other items include a 12-storey mixed-use development at 979 Wellington Street West, three low-rise apartment buildings at 2065 Portobello Boulevard, and a six-storey mixed-use building at 406-408 Bank Street. The committee will make recommendations to City Council, which will vote on September 22, 2021.

• Zoning amendment for 6101 Renaud Road and 2980-3080 Navan Road: 156 townhouses, 23 single detached homes, mid-rise condominium block
• Official Plan and zoning amendment for 26-40 Armstrong Street and 961-979 Wellington Street West: 12-storey mixed-use development
• Zoning amendment for part of 2065 Portobello Boulevard: three low-rise apartment buildings
• Zoning amendment for 406-408 Bank Street: six-storey mixed-use building, plus heritage permit for new construction
• Zoning amendments for 521 Brigatine Avenue/501 Khamsin Street and 4800 Bank Street: performance standard modifications

The committee approved a zoning amendment for 6101 Renaud Road and several Navan Road properties, allowing a residential subdivision with 156 townhouses, 23 single detached homes, and a mid-rise condominium block, after correcting the report's zoning references. It also approved zoning and Official Plan amendments for 26-40 Armstrong Street and 961-979 Wellington Street West to permit a 12-storey mixed-use development, and for 4800 Bank Street to allow a planned unit development with reduced setbacks. A zoning amendment for part of 2065 Portobello Boulevard was deferred to the September 23 meeting. Other items, including zoning for 521 Brigatine Avenue and 501 Khamsin Street, and heritage permits for 406-408 Bank Street, were carried as presented.

• Approved zoning amendment for 6101 Renaud Road and 2980-3080 Navan Road for 156 townhouses, 23 singles, and a mid-rise block (9 yeas, 2 nays).
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 26-40 Armstrong Street and 961-979 Wellington Street West for a 12-storey mixed-use development (8 yeas, 3 nays).
• Deferred zoning amendment for part of 2065 Portobello Boulevard to September 23, 2021.
• Approved zoning amendment for 521 Brigatine Avenue and 501 Khamsin Street to modify performance standards.
• Approved zoning amendment for 4800 Bank Street for a planned unit development with reduced setbacks and lot width.
• Approved heritage permit for new construction at 406-408 Bank Street, conditional on material samples and lighting/signage plans.
• Approved zoning amendment for 406 and 408 Bank Street to permit a six-storey mixed-use building.

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is reviewing seven planning items, mostly zoning by-law amendments and one heritage application, and will make recommendations to City Council. The meeting includes public participation and is being held electronically.

• Zoning amendment for 6101 Renaud Road and parts of Navan Road to permit 156 townhouses, 23 single detached dwellings, and a mid-rise condominium block
• Official Plan and zoning amendment for 26, 36, 40 Armstrong Street and 961-979 Wellington Street West to permit a twelve-storey mixed-use development
• Zoning amendment for part of 2065 Portobello Boulevard to permit three low-rise apartment buildings
• Zoning amendment for 406 and 408 Bank Street to permit a six-storey mixed-use building
• Heritage application for new construction at 406-408 Bank Street, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act

The Planning Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for 6101 Renaud Road and several Navan Road properties, allowing a residential subdivision with 156 townhouses, 23 single detached homes, and a mid-rise condominium block, as amended to correct zoning details (9-2). It also approved an Official Plan and zoning amendment for 26-40 Armstrong Street and 979 Wellington Street West, permitting a 12-storey mixed-use development (8-3). A zoning amendment for part of 2065 Portobello Boulevard was deferred to September 23, 2021. Other zoning amendments for 521 Brigatine Avenue/501 Khamsin Street, 4800 Bank Street, and 406/408 Bank Street were carried as presented, along with a heritage permit for new construction at 406 Bank Street.

• Approved zoning amendment for 6101 Renaud Rd and Navan Rd properties for 179 homes (9-2)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendment for 26-40 Armstrong St and 979 Wellington St W for 12-storey mixed-use (8-3)
• Deferred zoning amendment for part of 2065 Portobello Blvd to Sept 23, 2021
• Approved zoning amendment for 521 Brigatine Ave and 501 Khamsin St to modify R3YY[1297]-h zone standards
• Approved zoning amendment for 4800 Bank St for planned unit development with reduced setbacks and lot width
• Approved heritage permit for new construction at 406-408 Bank St, conditional on material samples and lighting/signage plans
• Approved zoning amendment for 406 and 408 Bank St for six-storey mixed-use building

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to decide on several planning and housing items, including a $15 million affordable housing capital strategy, multiple zoning by-law amendments for developments across the city, and a transit priority corridor design. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, declarations of interest, and communications.

• Approve $15M affordable housing capital strategy with allocations to specific projects (e.g., $5M for 2040 Arrowsmith Drive, $2.7M for 147/159 Forward Ave)
• Zoning amendment for 1356 Clyde Avenue to permit 18 and 28-storey mixed-use development with 10 affordable housing units
• Zoning amendments for 307/309 Lisgar Street (27 and 25-storey towers) and 133 Booth/301/324 Lett Street
• Official Plan amendment for Heron Gate area (2848-2898 Baycrest Dr, etc.) with front-ending agreement up to $350,000
• Approve functional design for Montreal-Blair Road Transit Priority Corridor

Council approved the Heron Gate Official Plan amendment and related zoning, including a Memorandum of Understanding with Hazelview that designates 510 new units as affordable for 15 years, with rent controls extended for existing tenants. Council also approved the 2021 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy, allocating $15 million in capital funds and $4.69 million in provincial funding to various housing projects. Several motions to increase affordable housing percentages or change rent calculation methods were defeated.

• Approved Heron Gate Official Plan amendment with MOU for 510 affordable units (18-6)
• Approved 2021 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy allocating $15M capital funds
• Approved zoning amendment for 1356 Clyde Ave for 18 and 28-storey mixed-use development with 10 affordable units
• Approved National Day for Truth and Reconciliation observance and service adjustments
• Approved mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for Council members
• Approved e-cargo bike pilot project and by-law amendments
• Approved 30 km/h gateway speed zones in Old Ottawa East, the Glebe, and Glebe Annex
• Extended interim control by-law for Woodroffe Corridor LRT lands to October 14, 2022

Finance and Economic Development Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several items to City Council, including a land sale, a brownfield redevelopment grant, and the Q2 budget status report. The committee will also consider observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and a municipal host agreement for the West Carleton Environmental Centre.

• Sale of 5441 William Lindsay Grove to Sansar Real Estate Investments Corp. for $2,555,000 plus HST
• Brownfield grant for 78-88 Beechwood Avenue and 69-93 Barrette Street, up to $1,471,324, plus development charge deferral of $1,318,875
• 2021 Operating and Capital Budget Q2 status report and year-end forecast
• West Carleton Environmental Centre Municipal Host Agreement
• Recommendation to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30

The Finance and Economic Development Committee recommended Council approve the Municipal Host Agreement for the West Carleton Environmental Centre, with 11 yeas and 0 nays, and directed staff to propose criteria for using Host Community Fee funds by Q1 2022. The Committee also recommended Council approve the sale of 5441 William Lindsay Grove to Sansar Real Estate Investments Corp. for $2,555,000 plus HST, and a Brownfield Redevelopment Grant for properties on Beechwood Avenue and Barrette Street, including a grant up to $1,471,324 and a development charge deferral of $1,318,875. Other items were received or carried, including the Q2 budget status report, the 2020 procurement year in review, and the legal services report.

• Carried recommendation to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and adjust city services.
• Received Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Plan for information.
• Received Q2 2021 budget status report and carried budget adjustments.
• Received 2020 Procurement Year in Review and carried waiver for consolidated semi-annual reports.
• Carried West Carleton Environmental Centre Municipal Host Agreement (11 yeas, 0 nays).
• Carried recommendation to fund insurance renewal from Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund.
• Carried sale of 5441 William Lindsay Grove to Sansar Real Estate Investments Corp. for $2,555,000 plus HST.
• Carried Brownfield grant for Barwood Limited Partnership properties, with grant up to $1,471,324 and development charge deferral of $1,318,875.

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will consider two zoning by-law amendments and one engineering appointment. It will recommend refusing a rezoning at 5254 Bank Street and approving a rezoning at part of 1120 Manotick Station Road, plus appoint an engineer for the Cranberry Creek Municipal Drain. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Recommend refusal of zoning change at 5254 Bank Street from Rural Countryside Subzone 2 (RU2) to Rural General Industrial Subzone 3 (RG3)
• Recommend approval of zoning change at part of 1120 Manotick Station Road from Rural Countryside (RU) to Rural Residential Subzone 2 (RR2) and Open Space Zone (O1C)
• Appoint Andy Robinson, P. Eng of Robinson Consultants Inc. as engineer for Cranberry Creek Municipal Drain report revision
• Confirm minutes from June 28, 2021 meeting

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommended Council approve a zoning amendment for 5254 Bank Street, despite staff's recommendation to refuse, adding conditions including a holding symbol and required studies. It also approved a zoning change for part of 1120 Manotick Station Road, recommended appointing Andy Robinson as engineer for the Cranberry Creek drain, and backed a $2,500 bike repair station at 692 Coffee & Bar using ward funds.

• Approved motion to recommend Council approve rezoning 5254 Bank Street from RU2 to RG3 with a holding symbol and conditions (wastewater, ESA, stormwater, traffic, aggregate studies).
• Approved recommendation to rezone part of 1120 Manotick Station Road to RR2 and O1C.
• Carried recommendation to appoint Andy Robinson as engineer for the Cranberry Creek Municipal Drain report update.
• Carried motion to recommend Council allow $2,500 from Ward 21 office budget for a bike repair station at 5546 Manotick Main Street.

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider recommendations on the Montreal-Blair Road Transit Priority Corridor Environmental Assessment, including approving the functional design and posting the study for public review. It will also vote on a proposed e-cargo bike pilot project with by-law changes, and several speed limit reductions and stop controls in Capital ward.

• Approve functional design for Montreal-Blair Road Transit Priority Corridor EA study
• Approve E-Cargo Bike Pilot Project and related by-law amendments
• Lower speed limits to 30 km/h in Gateway zones in Old Ottawa East, the Glebe, and Glebe Annex
• Install all-way stop controls at Evelyn Avenue/Chestnut Street and Harvard Avenue/Chesley Street
• Reduce speed limit on Main Street (McIlraith Bridge to Colonel By Drive) to 40 km/h

The Transportation Committee recommended Council approve the functional design for the Montreal-Blair Road Transit Priority Corridor and direct staff to finalize the Environmental Study Report for a 30-day public review. The recommendation was carried on a division of 10 yeas and 1 nay. The committee also approved several other items, including an e-cargo bike pilot project and multiple speed-limit reductions.

• Approved the Montreal-Blair Road Transit Priority Corridor functional design and directed staff to finalize the Environmental Study Report for public review (carried 10-1)
• Approved the Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycles (E-Cargo Bike) Pilot Project and related by-law amendments, with direction to staff to raise concerns with the Province and Federal Government
• Approved a recommendation to lower speed limits to 30 km/h in four gateway zones in Old Ottawa East, the Glebe, and the Glebe Annex
• Approved a recommendation to install all-way stop controls at Evelyn Avenue/Chestnut Street and Harvard Avenue/Chesley Street
• Approved a recommendation to reduce the speed limit on Main Street from McIlraith Bridge to Colonel By Drive to 40 km/h
• Approved a recommendation to reduce the speed limit on Paul Anka Drive between Hunt Club Road and McCarthy Road from 50 km/h to 40 km/h
• Received a status update on committee inquiries and motions for information
• Confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting (Minutes 20 – July 5, 2021)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

Ottawa's Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is holding an electronic hearing on September 1, 2021, to consider 17 applications for minor variances and consents at properties across the city. The agenda lists each property address, ward, and application number, but does not include details of the requests. Several items were adjourned from earlier meetings.

• 207 Carillon (Ward 12): consent applications D08-01-21/B-00264 & B-00265 and variance applications D08-02-21/A-00254 & A-00255
• 3663 Albion S. (Ward 10): consent applications D08-01-21/B-00269 to B-00274 and variance applications D08-02-21/A-00256 to A-00261
• 2051 Knightsbridge (Ward 7): variance application D08-02-21/A-00104, adjourned from June 2 and July 7, 2021
• 2865 Walkley (Ward 18): consent applications D08-01-21/B-00158 and B-00319, adjourned from July 21 and August 4, 2021
• 3000 Navan, 6101 Renaud, and 248 Ferland: items adjourned from August 18, 2021

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is holding an electronic hearing on September 1, 2021, to consider 10 applications for minor variances and other property-related approvals across Ottawa wards. The agenda includes new applications and several items adjourned from earlier meetings. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registering to speak.

• 470 Big Horn (Ward 5) - application D08-01-21/B-00268
• 6709 Waterloo (Ward 21) - applications D08-01-21/B-00262 & B-00263
• 4284 Cambrian (Ward 21) - application D08-01-21/B-00217
• 2365 Ashton Station (Ward 21) - applications D08-01-21/B-00297 & B-00298
• 8700 McLinton (Ward 21) - applications D08-01-21/B-00257 and D08-02-21/A-00246

Built Heritage Sub-Committee

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee is reviewing several applications to alter or develop properties designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee is considering proposals for new construction at 406 Bank Street, a house relocation at 207 Clemow Avenue, and porch restoration at 65 Stewart Street.

• New construction application for 406-408 Bank Street
• Application to alter 207 Clemow Avenue, including lifting and shifting the house forward
• Application to alter 65 Stewart Street involving porch restoration and landscape plan approval
• Status update on committee inquiries and motions

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee approved new construction at 406-408 Bank Street, subject to conditions on materials, lighting, and signage. It also approved alterations to 207 Clemow Avenue, including lifting and shifting the house, after a motion to require stucco repair was defeated. Alterations to 65 Stewart Street were approved with conditions, despite opposition from Heritage Ottawa. All recommendations will go to Council.

• Approved new construction at 406-408 Bank Street, conditional on material samples and lighting/signage plans.
• Approved alterations to 207 Clemow Avenue, including lifting and shifting the house, with conditions.
• Lost a motion to require stucco repair on 207 Clemow Avenue (1 yea, 7 nays).
• Approved alterations to 65 Stewart Street, including porch restoration and landscape plan, with conditions.
• Received the status update on inquiries and motions for information.

Planning Committee

The committee is reviewing the allocation of $15,000,000 in capital funds for the 2021 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy. The agenda also includes several requests to amend zoning by-laws for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across the city.

• $15,000,000 allocation for the 2021 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy
• Up to $5,000,000 for affordable housing development at 2040 Arrowsmith Drive
• Zoning amendment for 1356 Clyde Avenue to permit 18 and 28 storey mixed-use development
• Zoning amendment for 307 and 309 Lisgar Street to permit 27 and 25 storey residential towers
• $350,000 limit for Sandalwood Park improvement works via Hazelview

The Planning Committee approved an Official Plan amendment for the Heron Gate area, requiring Hazelview to designate 510 existing units as 'Secure Affordable Existing' for 20 years and 510 new units as 'Secure Affordable New' for 15 years, extended from the original 10 years. The committee also approved the 2021 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy, allocating $15 million in capital funds and $4.69 million in provincial funding to various affordable housing projects. Several zoning by-law amendments were carried, including for 1356 Clyde Avenue (18 and 28 storey mixed-use development) and 307-309 Lisgar Street (27 and 25 storey towers).

• Approved Official Plan amendment for Heron Gate (2848-2898 Baycrest Dr, 2820-2831 Cedarwood Dr, 2816 Sandalwood Dr) with 510 existing units affordable for 20 years and 510 new units for 15 years (9-0)
• Approved 2021 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy allocating $15M in capital funds and $4.69M in provincial funding to various projects
• Approved zoning amendment for 1356 Clyde Ave for 18 and 28 storey mixed-use development with 10 affordable units for 20 years (8-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 133 Booth St, 301 and 324 Lett St to amend holding provisions and add site-specific exceptions (8-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 307 and 309 Lisgar St for 27 and 25 storey residential towers, as amended to correct schedule errors
• Approved zoning amendment for 1869 Maple Grove Rd for residential subdivision
• Approved zoning amendment for 397 and 399 Winston Ave for seven storey mixed-use building
• Approved zoning amendment for part of 8466 Jeanne d'Arc Blvd N for 112-unit low-rise apartment building

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is scheduled to hold a hearing for several applications regarding property changes. The meeting will be held electronically via Zoom.

• Application for 3032 Dunrobin (Ward 5)
• Application for 4220 Upper Dwyer Hill (Ward 5)
• Application for 3119 Vaughan Side (Ward 5)
• Application for 500 Oldenburg (Ward 21)
• Application for 1501 March Valley (Ward 5)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

Ottawa's Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 meets electronically on Aug. 4, 2021, to hear eight applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Wards 13, 15, and 17. The agenda lists the properties and file numbers but does not include the details of each request.

• 255 Hinchey (Ward 15, Kitchissippi) — file D08-02-21/A-00181
• 346 Island Park (Ward 15, Kitchissippi) — file D08-02-21/A-00150
• 5 Fifth (Ward 17, Capital) — file D08-02-21/A-00191
• 225 Glynn (Ward 13, Rideau-Rockcliffe) — files D08-01-21/B-00212, D08-02-21/A-00197, D08-02-21/A-00198
• 7 Rosedale (Ward 17, Capital, adjourned from Nov. 4, 2020 & July 7, 2021) — file D08-02-20/A-00182

Ottawa Police Services Board

The Ottawa Police Services Board will meet electronically on July 26, 2021, to receive reports and make decisions on several items. Key actions include approving a consultation plan for the 2022 budget, appointing and re-appointing special constables for Carleton University, and supporting a nomination to the Canadian Association of Police Governance. The board will also receive numerous information reports, including the 2020 annual report, financial status, complaints, and responses to inquiries. An in camera session will discuss personnel and legal matters.

• Approve consultation plan for 2022 budget scenarios
• Appoint Audrey-Ann Boutour as Special Constable (Carleton University)
• Re-appoint Kelly Allison and Marc Larochelle as Special Constables (Carleton University)
• Support nomination of Chair D. Deans to CAPG board of directors
• Receive 2020 annual report and Q2 2021 financial status report

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 will hold an electronic hearing on July 21, 2021, to consider 13 applications for minor variances and consents at various Ottawa properties. The agenda lists the applications by address and ward, with attachments including notices, plans, and decisions. Public participation is available via Zoom, YouTube, or written comments.

• 22 Rossland (Ward 8) - consent applications D08-01-21/B-00154 & B-00155
• 22 Rossland (Ward 8) - variance applications D08-02-21/A-00154 & A-00155
• 2253 Frank Bender (Ward 2) - consent applications D08-01-21/B-00168 to B-00170
• 2332 Samuel (Ward 18) - variance application D08-02-21/A-00164
• 2865 Walkley (Ward 18) - consent application D08-01-21/B-00158

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is holding an electronic hearing to consider seven applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Ottawa wards. The agenda lists the applications but does not include details of the requests. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registering to speak.

• 1014 Kitoman (Ward 20-Osgoode) - application D08-02-20/A-00329
• 1042 Juilia (Ward 5-West Carleton-March) - application D08-01-21/B-00129
• 3140 Stoneridge (Ward 5-West Carleton-March) - application D08-01-21/B-00130
• 524 Dalewood (Ward 6-Stittsville) - application D08-02-21/A-00179
• 758 John Kennedy (Ward 5-West Carleton-March) - application D08-02-21/A-00183

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 is holding an electronic hearing on July 21, 2021, to consider 11 applications for minor variances and consents at various Ottawa properties. The agenda lists the applications but does not include details of the requests; decisions will be made during the hearing.

• 484 Roosevelt (Ward 15) – applications D08-01-21/B-00160 & B-00161
• 52 Garland (Ward 15) – application D08-02-21/A-00163
• 125 Zaida Eddy & 5 Booth (Ward 14) – application D08-01-21/B-00132
• 296 Atlantis (Ward 15) – applications D08-01-21/B-00176 & B-00177 and D08-02-21/A-00174 & A-00175
• 160 Fifth & 2 Monk (Ward 17) – applications D08-01-20/B-00335 to B-00344 (adjourned from January 13)

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to consider committee recommendations on the 2022 budget, including a proposed 3% municipal tax increase, and to review reports on LRT Stage 2 lessons learned, Lansdowne Park revitalization, and several zoning amendments. The agenda includes public hearings and decisions on development proposals.

• 2022 budget directions: 3% tax increase, with police levy up to 3%, transit levy up to 4.5% including $5M capital contribution
• Lansdowne Park revitalization: approve framework, $675K for next steps, $200K for public engagement
• Zoning amendments for 30-48 Chamberlain Ave (16-storey), 1335/1339 Bank St (high-rise), 403 Richmond Rd (9-storey), 19 Centrepointe Dr (22/24-storey)
• Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan: repeal old by-laws, adopt new plan
• OSU Fieldhouse at George Nelms Sports Park: approve MOU and lease

Council approved the 2022 budget directions, including a 3% overall municipal tax increase with a 2.6% cap for the city-wide levy, 3% for police, and 4.5% for transit. A motion to freeze the police levy and redirect savings to public health was referred to the 2022 draft budget review process. Council also approved several zoning amendments, including a 16-storey mixed-use development at 30-48 Chamberlain Avenue.

• Approved 2022 budget directions with 3% tax increase (16-8)
• Referred police budget freeze motion to 2022 budget review (17-7)
• Approved zoning amendment for 16-storey development at 30-48 Chamberlain Ave (15-8)
• Approved zoning amendments for 1335/1339 Bank St, 403 Richmond Rd, and 19 Centrepointe Dr
• Approved Lansdowne Park revitalization framework and $675K cost-sharing
• Approved $22.4M Rapid Housing Initiative Round 2 funding allocation
• Approved 30 km/h speed limit gateway zones in Lowertown, Sandy Hill, and Vanier
• Approved Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan

Police Services Board Finance and Audit Committee

The Ottawa Police Services Board Finance and Audit Committee is meeting electronically to confirm its agenda and minutes from April 8, 2021, and to receive a presentation on the 2022 budget consultation process. The meeting is largely procedural, with the budget discussion being the only substantive item of business.

• Discussion on 2022 budget consultation process (presentation only, for information)
• Confirmation of agenda for July 20, 2021 meeting
• Confirmation of minutes from April 8, 2021 meeting

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting electronically to consider nine planning items, mostly zoning by-law and official plan amendments for residential and mixed-use developments across the city, plus a request to allow registration of development charge deferral agreements. Several items would go to Council on July 21, 2021, if recommended for approval.

• Zoning amendment for 16-storey mixed-use at 30-48 Chamberlain Avenue (Capital ward)
• Site plan revision for inflatable sports dome at 6588 Carrière Street (Innes ward)
• Site plan for two-storey mixed-use with vet clinic at 257 McArthur Avenue (Rideau-Vanier)
• Official plan and zoning amendments for high-rise at 1335-1339 Bank Street (Alta Vista)
• Motion to request provincial amendment to register development charge deferral agreements

The Planning Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for 30-48 Chamberlain Avenue to permit a 16-storey mixed-use development, with the condition that an agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act be executed before it proceeds to Council. The committee also approved several other development applications, including a site plan revision for an inflatable sports dome at 6588 Carrière Street, a site plan for a mixed-use building at 257 McArthur Avenue, and official plan and zoning amendments for properties on Bank Street, Richmond Road, Centrepointe Drive, Renaud Road, and Hawthorne Road. A zoning amendment for 3604 Innes Road was deferred to the August 26, 2021 meeting.

• Approved zoning amendment for 30-48 Chamberlain Avenue for a 16-storey mixed-use development (6 yeas, 3 nays), conditional on a Section 37 agreement.
• Approved site plan revision for 6588 Carrière Street for an inflatable sports dome, with a motion to replace the landscape plan and return delegated authority to staff to require additional trees (7 yeas, 2 nays).
• Approved site plan for a two-storey mixed-use building with a veterinary clinic and one residential unit at 257 McArthur Avenue (9 yeas, 0 nays).
• Approved official plan and zoning amendments for 1335 and 1339 Bank Street for a mixed-use high-rise development (9 yeas, 0 nays).
• Approved official plan and zoning amendments for 403 Richmond Road and 389 Roosevelt Avenue for a nine-storey mixed-use building (9 yeas, 0 nays).
• Approved official plan and zoning amendments for 19 Centrepointe Drive for 22- and 24-storey apartment buildings (9 yeas, 0 nays).
• Approved zoning amendments for 6321 Renaud Road and 3455 Hawthorne Road.
• Deferred zoning amendment for 3604 Innes Road to the August 26, 2021 meeting.

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is holding an electronic hearing on July 7, 2021, to consider 12 applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Ottawa wards. The agenda lists each property address and application number, but does not include details on the nature of each request. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registering to speak by the Monday before the hearing.

• 2880 Roger Stevens (Ward 21) - application D08-01-21/B-00131
• 6435 Franktown and 6455 Perth (Ward 21) - application D08-01-21/B-00150
• 8339 Rodney Farm (Ward 20) - applications D08-01-21/B-00196 & B-00197 and D08-02-21/A-00185 & A-00186
• 143 Salisbury (Ward 5) - applications D08-01-21/B-00147 to B-00149
• 2021 Munster (Ward 21) - application D08-02-21/A-00065 (adjourned from May 19 & June 2)

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to decide on a range of planning and service items, including zoning changes for a cannabis production facility, a new solid waste master plan, and several residential redevelopment projects. The agenda also includes approvals for a residential retrofit loan program and a curbside collection contract strategy.

• Zoning amendment for cannabis production facility at 200 Russ Bradley Road
• Solid Waste Master Plan Phase 2 approval and 2023 curbside collection contract strategy
• Better Homes Loan Program for residential energy retrofits
• Zoning amendments for mixed-use developments at 2 Montreal Road, 216 Murray Street, and 20 Mountain Crescent
• Waiver of tourist information kiosk fees, with $15,000 revenue loss recovery

Council approved the renaming of the Prince of Wales Bridge to the Chief William Commanda Bridge and allocated $8,976,600 in municipal funding for its multi-use pathway and rehabilitation project, with $6,459,000 from Development Charges and $2,517,600 from Transit Reserves. Council also approved the Better Homes Loan Program to support residential energy retrofits, and delegated authority to negotiate two-year curbside collection contracts with existing providers. Several zoning amendments were approved, including for a cannabis production facility at 200 Russ Bradley Road and a three-tower development at 2 Montreal Road and 3 Selkirk Street.

• Approved renaming Prince of Wales Bridge to Chief William Commanda Bridge and $8,976,600 in funding for its multi-use pathway project.
• Approved the Better Homes Loan Program for residential retrofits, with delegated authorities for funding agreements and loan disbursements.
• Approved delegation to negotiate two-year residential curbside collection contracts with existing providers.
• Approved zoning amendment for 200 Russ Bradley Road to permit a cannabis production facility.
• Approved zoning amendment for 2 Montreal Road and 3 Selkirk Street for a three-tower mixed-use development.
• Approved zoning amendment for 216 Murray Street for an eight-storey mixed-use building with 48 residential units.
• Approved zoning amendment for 20 Mountain Crescent, increasing height to 39 metres and reducing setbacks.
• Approved all-way stop controls at Gregoire Road and Marvelville Road/Route 400.

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 will hold an electronic hearing on July 7, 2021, to consider 15 applications for minor variances and consents across Ottawa wards. The agenda lists properties in Barrhaven, College, Kanata, Alta Vista, Bay, and Kitchissippi wards, including several adjourned items. Public participation is via Zoom or written comments.

• 69 & 71 Madelon, Ward 3-Barrhaven (D08-01-21/B-00122)
• 107 (105) Granton, Ward 8-College (D08-02-21/A-00073, A-00074)
• 29 (29A, 29B) David, Ward 8-College (D08-01-21/B-00133 and D08-02-21/A-00143, A-00144)
• 804, 806 Petra, Ward 4-Kanata (D08-01-21/B-00140)
• 15 Deerfox, 3162 Woodroffe, Ward 3-Barrhaven (D08-01-21/B-00143)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 met electronically on July 7, 2021, to hear 19 applications for minor variances to zoning by-laws. The agenda includes requests from properties across multiple wards, such as 86 Carruthers, 1040 Somerset, and 1441 Queensdale. The meeting also included a change of condition request for 304 Lanark Avenue. No specific decisions or vote tallies are provided in the agenda text.

• Minor variance applications for 86 Carruthers (Ward 15)
• Minor variance application for 1040 Somerset (Ward 15)
• Minor variance applications for 458 & 470 Montreal (Ward 13)
• Minor variance applications for 1441 (1443) Queensdale (Ward 10 & 17)
• Change of condition request for 304, (304A), (306A) Lanark Avenue (Ward 15)

Finance and Economic Development Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Committee is recommending Council approve the 2022 budget directions, including a 3% overall tax increase with specific caps for city-wide, police, and transit levies. The committee will also consider several other items, including a loan guarantee for Ottawa Community Housing, LRT Stage 2 lessons learned, and a framework for Lansdowne Park revitalization.

• 2022 budget directions: 3% tax increase, transit levy up 4.5% with $5M capital boost
• Ottawa Community Housing and CMHC co-investment loan guarantee
• KPMG reports on LRT Stage 2 lessons learned and Stage 3 procurement options
• Lansdowne Park revitalization framework, including $675K for next steps
• Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan to replace existing plans

The Finance and Economic Development Committee approved the proposed 2022 budget directions, including a 3% overall municipal tax increase, with specific caps for city-wide, police, and transit levies. A motion to refer a proposal for reallocating any police budget savings to mental health services was carried, and the original motion was referred to Council for consideration during the 2022 budget review. The committee also approved several other items, including a framework for Lansdowne Park revitalization and a new community improvement plan for Orléans.

• Approved 2022 budget directions with 3% tax increase, including caps of 2.6% for city-wide levy, 3% for police, and 4.5% for transit.
• Carried motion to refer the Cloutier motion on police budget savings to mental health services to Council for 2022 budget review.
• Approved framework for Lansdowne Park revitalization, including negotiations with OSEG and $675K for next steps.
• Approved Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan, repealing previous plans.
• Declared 316 Donald B. Munro Drive surplus and approved sale of land on Nature Trail Crescent for $1.
• Approved 50-year land lease with Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa at 1770 Heatherington Road for $1.
• Approved Brownfield grant for 263 Greensway Avenue, up to $556,670.
• Approved OSU Fieldhouse land lease at George Nelms Sports Park, with amended financial figures.

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee is meeting electronically to receive a presentation on the Kanata North Autonomous Vehicle Strategy and to consider two reports from Councillor M. Fleury. One report recommends waiving the petition process for establishing residential parking permit zones in two areas of Ward 12 (Lowertown East and Vanier) and launching a community consultation instead. The other recommends lowering speed limits to 30 km/h in three residential areas of Lowertown, Sandy Hill, and Vanier through gateway speed limit signs. The committee will also confirm minutes from its June 2, 2021 meeting.

• Presentation on Kanata North Autonomous Vehicle Strategy (for information)
• Waiver of residential parking permit petition process for two areas in Ward 12 (Lowertown East and Vanier) and launch of community consultation (ACS2021-OCC-TRC-0018)
• Lower speed limits to 30 km/h via gateway signs in three areas bounded by Cathcart St, King Edward Ave, St. Patrick St, Forsey St; Montreal Rd, St. Laurent Blvd, McArthur Ave, Vanier Pkwy; and St. Patrick St, Wurtemburg St, Rideau St, King Edward (ACS2021-OCC-TRC-0019)

The Transportation Committee received an autonomous vehicle strategy presentation for information. It recommended waiving the residential parking permit petition process for two Ward 12 areas and lowering speed limits to 30 km/h in three residential zones. It also carried a motion to waive tourist information kiosk fees (except processing fees) for one year, with a $15,000 revenue loss to be recovered from provincial or city funds.

• Received Kanata North Autonomous Vehicle Strategy presentation for information
• Recommended waiving petition process for Residential Parking Permit zones in Lowertown East and Vanier (carried)
• Recommended lowering speed limits to 30 km/h in three residential areas (carried)
• Carried motion to waive tourist information kiosk fees, except processing fees, for tourism operators

Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management

The Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management will consider recommendations on the Solid Waste Master Plan Phase 2, a two-year residential curbside collection contract procurement strategy, a source water protection plan amendment for a new Kemptville well system, and a report on water/wastewater/stormwater write-offs. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Solid Waste Master Plan Phase 2: approve vision, guiding principles, goals; receive long-term needs, options list, evaluation process
• Residential curbside collection contract: delegate authority to negotiate two-year contracts with existing providers, including In-House Collections Group
• Source Water Protection Plan amendment to add new Kemptville (North Grenville) municipal well system
• General accounts write-off of $302,461 for water, wastewater, and stormwater (2010-2011)
• Confirmation of minutes from May 17, 2021 meeting

The committee approved the Solid Waste Master Plan Phase 2 report, including its vision, guiding principles, and goals, with an amendment to add 'Behavioural Change Management Strategy' to Table 10. It also approved a two-year curbside collection contract strategy, endorsed a source water protection plan amendment, and received a report on water write-offs. A direction to staff on Gypsy Moth response was also approved.

• Approved Solid Waste Master Plan Phase 2 recommendations, as amended by Motion EPWWM 2021 17-01 to include 'Behavioural Change Management Strategy' in Table 10.
• Approved the 2023 residential curbside collection contract procurement strategy, delegating authority to negotiate two-year contracts with existing providers.
• Endorsed the Source Water Protection Plan amendment to add the New Kemptville (North Grenville) municipal well system.
• Received the 2020 general accounts write-off report of $302,461, as amended by Motion EPWWM 2021 17-02 to renumber the report as ACS2021-FSD-REV-0005.
• Approved a direction to staff to update the committee in Q4-2021 on Gypsy Moth impacts and develop a response plan, including communication and mitigation supports.
• Approved suspension of rules to introduce the Gypsy Moth item (Motion EPWWM 2021 17-03).

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee is meeting electronically to consider several planning and zoning items. Key decisions include rezoning for a cannabis production facility at 200 Russ Bradley Road, amendments to permit on-farm diversified and agriculture-related uses city-wide, and a zoning change at 2261 O'Toole Road. The committee will also review omnibus zoning amendments, parking and secondary dwelling unit rules, and a request for an all-way stop at Gregoire Road and Marvelville Road/Route 400. Recommendations will go to City Council on July 7, 2021.

• Rezoning 200 Russ Bradley Road to allow cannabis production facility at Carp Airport
• Amendments to permit on-farm diversified and agriculture-related uses in rural and agricultural zones
• Zoning by-law amendment at 2261 O'Toole Road to prohibit residential uses on retained farmland
• Omnibus amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250 (Q2 2021)
• All-way stop control at Gregoire Road and Marvelville Road/Route 400

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommended Council approve a zoning amendment for 2261 O'Toole Road to rezone part of the land to Agricultural Subzone 5, prohibiting residential uses. It also recommended approving an Official Plan and zoning amendment for 200 Russ Bradley Road to allow a cannabis production facility at the Carp Airport, despite resident concerns. The committee carried all other recommendations, including amendments to permit on-farm diversified uses, omnibus zoning changes, parking and secondary dwelling unit changes, and rural property rezoning, with a motion to exclude Bleeks-Fallowfield lands pending a study. It also approved an all-way stop at Gregoire Road and Marvelville Road/Route 400.

• Approved recommendation to rezone 2261 O'Toole Road to Agricultural Subzone 5, prohibiting residential uses
• Approved recommendation to allow cannabis production facility at 200 Russ Bradley Road (Carp Airport)
• Approved recommendation to permit on-farm diversified and agriculture-related uses city-wide
• Approved recommendation for omnibus zoning by-law amendments (Q2 2021)
• Approved recommendation for zoning changes to parking and secondary dwelling units
• Approved recommendation to rezone rural properties affected by Official Plan Amendment 180, with Bleeks-Fallowfield lands removed pending study
• Approved recommendation for all-way stop control at Gregoire Road and Marvelville Road/Route 400

Ottawa Police Services Board

The Ottawa Police Services Board is meeting to consider several items, including approving a contract with StrategyCorp to support the 2022 budget, use of force review, and strategic planning. The board will also discuss delegating authority to the Chair for feedback on proposed regulations under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, and receive reports on various topics including the Canada Day briefing, strategic direction, professional standards, and an SIU investigation.

• Approve procurement of StrategyCorp consulting firm for 2022 budget, use of force review, and strategic planning
• Delegate authority to Board Chair to provide feedback on proposed regulations under Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
• Receive Canada Day briefing presentation
• Receive 2021-2023 Strategic Direction semi-annual report
• Receive Professional Standards Unit 2020 annual report

Planning Committee

Ottawa's Planning Committee meets electronically to recommend Council decisions on several zoning by-law amendments and two front-ending agreements for infrastructure. The agenda includes mixed-use developments, a health centre, and sewer extensions, with most items heading to Council on July 7, 2021.

• Official Plan and zoning amendment for 2 Montreal Road and 3 Selkirk Street to allow a three-tower mixed-use development
• Zoning amendment for 319, 325, 327 Richmond Road, 381 Churchill Avenue North, 380 Winona Avenue for a nine-storey mixed-use building
• Zoning amendment for 216 Murray Street for an eight-storey building with a Community Health and Resource Centre and 48 residential units
• Front-ending agreement for Fernbank Road Collector Trunk Sanitary Sewer extension, total upset limit $8,497,115
• Front-ending agreement for roundabout at Perth Street and Meynell Road/Oldenburg Avenue, upset limit $3,999,455

The Planning Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for 2 Montreal Road and 3 Selkirk Street, permitting a three-tower mixed-use development with increased building height. The committee also approved zoning amendments for several other properties, including 319, 325 and 327 Richmond Road, 216 Murray Street, 20 Mountain Crescent, and 1277 Woodroffe Avenue. All recommendations will be presented to City Council on July 7, 2021.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 2 Montreal Road and 3 Selkirk Street, permitting a three-tower mixed-use development with increased height.
• Approved a Zoning By-law amendment for 319, 325 and 327 Richmond Road, 381 Churchill Avenue North, and 380 Winona Avenue, permitting a nine-storey mixed-use building.
• Approved a Zoning By-law amendment for 216 Murray Street, permitting an eight-storey mixed-use building with a Community Health and Resource Centre and 48 residential units.
• Approved a Zoning By-law amendment for 20 Mountain Crescent, with minor changes to setbacks, height, and parking requirements for a 12-storey apartment.
• Approved a Zoning By-law amendment for 1277 Woodroffe Avenue, permitting two long semi-detached dwellings.
• Approved omnibus amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250, with amendments to remove flood plain overlay changes for lands north of the Jock River and to adjust bicycle parking provisions.
• Approved amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250 regarding parking and secondary dwelling units, with an amendment to adjust parking space width requirements.
• Approved front-ending agreements for sanitary sewer extensions on Fernbank Road and a roundabout at Perth Street and Meynell Road/Oldenburg Avenue.

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a report from the Integrity Commissioner recommending that Councillor Harder be reprimanded, removed from committee roles, and have her pay suspended for 15 days for contravening the Code of Conduct. The council will also consider reports on Hydro Ottawa's 2020 annual report, several heritage property applications, and updates on child care services.

• Integrity Commissioner report on Councillor Harder: reprimand, removal from Planning Committee, 15-day pay suspension
• Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. 2020 annual report: receive audited financials, appoint KPMG LLP as auditor
• Heritage permits for demolitions/alterations at 321 Cloverdale Road, 540 Lakehurst Road, 8 Briarcliffe Drive, 470 Acacia Avenue, and St-Marc's Church at 325 Elgin Street
• Zoning by-law amendment for 78-88 Beechwood Avenue and 69-93 Barrette Street
• Child care sector COVID-19 impacts and updated Children's Services Work Plan 2021-2022

Council received the Integrity Commissioner's report finding Councillor Harder contravened the Code of Conduct, and voted to reprimand her. Councillor Harder had already resigned as Chair and member of the Planning Committee, and stepped down from the Planning Advisory Committee and the Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation. Council approved a replacement motion directing staff to develop an ethical framework for members' staff, review consultant procurement, and review the Code of Conduct and Lobbyist Code of Conduct. Council also approved a separate motion to consider post-employment lobbying restrictions and conflict-of-interest policies for family members.

• Reprimanded Councillor Harder for contravening Sections 4 and 13 of the Code of Conduct.
• Approved a replacement motion for the Integrity Commissioner's recommendations, directing staff to develop an ethical framework for members' staff and review consultant procurement.
• Approved a motion to consider post-employment lobbying restrictions and policies for public office holders regarding family conflicts of interest.
• Approved the purchase of zero-emission buses for all future transit fleet needs, selecting battery-electric with in-garage charging for 2022-2027.
• Approved zoning amendments for a nine-storey mixed-use building at 78-88 Beechwood Avenue and 69-93 Barrette Street, with demolition control conditions.
• Approved a zoning amendment for a 27-storey mixed-use building at 180 Metcalfe Street.
• Approved a zoning amendment for 265 townhouse units at 4725 and part of 4623 Spratt Road.
• Approved an extended property tax due date to July 31, 2021, for homeowners in the expanded Urban Transit Area.

Arts, Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Arts, Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive staff presentations on the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, the Commemoration and Naming Policy, and the Youth Strategy, all for information only. The committee will also receive a status update on its 2020-2022 work plan. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda is largely informational and procedural.

• Staff presentation on Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan (City Wide)
• Staff presentation on Commemoration and Naming Policy (City Wide)
• Staff presentation on Youth Strategy (City Wide)
• Status update on 2020-2022 Work Plan

The Arts, Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee received three staff presentations for information only: the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, the Commemoration and Naming Policy, and the Youth Strategy. No formal decisions were made; the committee deferred discussion of its 2020-2022 work plan until the next meeting. The chair committed to preparing a submission on the parks plan to the Community and Protective Services Committee.

• Received the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan presentation for information.
• Received the Commemoration and Naming Policy presentation for information.
• Received the Youth Strategy presentation for information.
• Deferred discussion of the 2020-2022 work plan until the next meeting.

Board of Health

The Ottawa Board of Health is meeting virtually to receive several information reports, including verbal reports from the Chair and Medical Officer of Health, an update on Ottawa Public Health's 2019-2022 strategic plan for Q1 2021, and the 2021 operating and capital budget Q1 status report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Verbal report from the Chair of the Board of Health (ACS2021-OPH-BOH-0006)
• Verbal report from the Medical Officer of Health (ACS2021-OPH-MOH-0003)
• Ottawa Public Health's Strategic Plan 2019-2022 – Q1 2021 update (ACS2021-OPH-KPQ-0003)
• 2021 Operating and Capital Budget Q1 status report (ACS2021-OPH-PCS-0004)

The Ottawa Board of Health received and adopted four reports, including verbal updates from the Chair and Medical Officer of Health, a Q1 2021 update on Ottawa Public Health's Strategic Plan, and the 2021 Q1 operating and capital budget status report. The Medical Officer of Health's report covered the local COVID-19 situation, vaccine rollout, anti-racism work, and mental health and substance use priorities. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received for information.

• Received Chair's verbal report (carried)
• Received Medical Officer of Health's verbal report (carried)
• Received OPH Strategic Plan 2019-2022 Q1 2021 update (carried)
• Received 2021 Q1 operating and capital budget status report (carried)
• Adopted all four reports (Motion 17/3, carried)
• Extended meeting time past 7:00 p.m. (Motion 17/2, carried)
• Confirmed minutes of April 19, 2021 meeting
• Passed Confirmation By-law no. 2021-3 (Motion 17/4, carried)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss and recommend actions on two main reports: COVID-19 impacts on child care and the 2021-2022 Children's Services Work Plan, and a review of municipal child care centres including transitioning Centre éducatif Pinocchio to a high-needs area. The committee will also receive a status update on inquiries and motions, and will consider in-camera items on long-term care capital, vehicle-for-hire accessibility surcharge renegotiation, and delegated authority use.

• Approve updated Children's Services Work Plan 2021-2022
• Transition Centre éducatif Pinocchio child care to a high-needs area
• Develop business case for Pinocchio transition and Foster Farm Child Care Centre operational challenges
• Reaffirm support for national child care program
• In-camera: Long-Term Care Homes Capital Plan for 2021

The committee approved the Children's Services Work Plan 2021-2022 and recommended Council reaffirm support for a national child care program, adding a motion to send a letter to the Premier and Minister of Education requesting elimination of cost-sharing funding changes. It also carried recommendations to transition Centre éducatif Pinocchio child care services to a high-needs area, with a business case due in Q1 2023, and directed staff to assess keeping the Pinocchio name and francophone services. The committee also approved an appointment to the Property Standards and License Appeals Committee and directed staff to review potential limits on private transportation company vehicles.

• Approved Children's Services Work Plan 2021-2022 with amendment to send letter to Premier Ford and Minister Lecce (carried)
• Approved transition of Centre éducatif Pinocchio to high-needs area, with business case by Q1 2023 (carried)
• Directed staff to assess keeping Pinocchio name and francophone services at new location (direction to staff)
• Approved appointment of Bryce Dillon to Property Standards and License Appeals Committee (carried)
• Directed staff to review feasibility of limiting PTC vehicles and adding licensing fee categories (carried)

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission will consider recommending that Council approve the purchase of zero-emission buses for all future transit fleet needs, selecting battery-electric buses with in-garage charging for 2022-2027. The recommendation includes delegating authority to negotiate agreements with Hydro Ottawa and the Canada Infrastructure Bank, and authorizing a procurement process for up to 450 battery-electric buses. The commission will also review capital project closures and budget adjustments, and receive the Q1 2021 budget status report.

• Recommendation to purchase zero-emission buses for all future transit fleet needs
• Selection of battery-electric buses with in-garage charging for 2022-2027
• Procurement of up to 450 battery-electric buses
• Capital adjustments: return $1,449,522 to Transit Capital Supported Reserve, $187,646 to Development Charge Reserve, and $63,000 debt authority
• 2021 Q1 Operating and Capital Budget Status Report

The Transit Commission voted to recommend Council approve purchasing only zero-emission buses for all future fleet needs, selecting battery-electric with in-garage charging for 2022-2027, and authorizing up to 450 buses. It also approved closing capital projects and budget adjustments, and received updates on transit service and Q1 budget. The zero-emission recommendation will go to Council on June 23, 2021.

• Carried recommendation to Council: purchase zero-emission buses for all future fleet needs, subject to availability and affordability.
• Carried recommendation to Council: select battery-electric buses with in-garage charging for 2022-2027, with a technology review in 2026.
• Carried recommendation to Council: delegate authority to negotiate agreements with Hydro Ottawa for energy and charging infrastructure.
• Carried recommendation to Council: delegate authority to negotiate financing with Canada Infrastructure Bank and federal funding for at least 35% of costs.
• Carried recommendation to Council: authorize procurement for up to 450 battery-electric buses, with annual orders subject to budget approval.
• Carried recommendation to Council: close capital projects and approve budget adjustments, returning $1,449,522 to Transit Capital Reserve, $187,646 to Development Charge Reserve, and $63,000 in debt authority.
• Received for information: oral update on Confederation Line and bus service.
• Received for information: 2021 Q1 Operating and Capital Budget Status Report.

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 met electronically on June 16, 2021, to hear eight applications for minor variances from zoning by-laws. The agenda lists specific addresses in Wards 5, 20, and 21 but does not provide details on the nature of the requested variances or any dollar amounts. Public participation was conducted via Zoom and YouTube due to the ongoing State of Emergency.

• Application for minor variance at 7110 Gallagher (Ward 21)
• Application for minor variance at 2-269 Pinhey's Point (Ward 5)
• Application for minor variance at 3674 Armitage (Ward 5)
• Two separate applications for minor variances at 4639 Donnelly (Ward 21)
• Applications for minor variances at 1048 Boucher, 7935 Cooper Hill, and 6301 Ottawa W.

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 will hold an electronic hearing on June 16, 2021, to consider 11 applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Ottawa. The agenda lists applications at 1239 Donald, 76 and 127 Britannia, 77 Cote-des-Neiges, 187 Carleton, 264 and 270 Breezehill, and 985-989 Hollington. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registering to speak by the Monday before the hearing.

• 1239 Donald (Ward 11) - minor variance application D08-01-21/B-00096
• 76 Britannia (Ward 7) - consent application D08-02-21/A-00115
• 77 Cote-des-Neiges (Ward 8) - consent application D08-02-21/A-00109
• 187 Carleton (Ward 15) - minor variance B-00116 and consents A-00129/A-00130
• 985-989 Hollington (Ward 16) - minor variances B-00035 to B-00037 and consents A-00035 to A-00037

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 is holding an electronic hearing on June 16, 2021, to consider 13 applications for minor variances and consents to the City of Ottawa's zoning by-law. The applications are for properties in Wards 13, 15, and 17, including several that were adjourned from previous meetings. The public can participate by viewing the webcast on YouTube or by registering to speak or submitting comments in advance.

• 114 Stanley, Ward 13 (D08-02-21/A-00091)
• 94 Crichton, Ward 13 (D08-02-21/A-00092)
• 1960 Scott, Ward 15 (D08-01-21/B-00088, B-00089)
• 315-317 McRae, Ward 15 (D08-01-21/B-00090, B-00091)
• 86 Hamilton, Ward 15 (D08-01-21/B-00100, B-00101 and D08-02-21/A-00105, A-00106)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Ottawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive staff presentations on the Anti-Racism Secretariat's initiatives, the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, a new community park in Cardinal Creek Village, and the Affordable Housing Capital Plan 2021. The committee will also confirm minutes from previous meetings and receive working group updates.

• Presentation: Anti-Racism Secretariat's initiatives and engagement plan
• Presentation: Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan (ACS2021-RCF-GEN-0005)
• Presentation: Cardinal Creek Village – New Community Park (Orléans)
• Presentation: Affordable Housing Capital Plan 2021
• Confirmation of minutes from April 6 and May 25, 2021 meetings

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received staff presentations on the Anti-Racism Secretariat's initiatives, the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, the Cardinal Creek Village new community park, and the Affordable Housing Capital Plan 2021, all for information. The committee requested staff to provide definitions of housing terms like 'visitable' and 'accessible'. Vice-Chair Melanie Benard resigned due to a potential conflict of interest.

• Received the Anti-Racism Secretariat's initiatives and engagement plan for information.
• Received the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan presentation for information.
• Received the Cardinal Creek Village new community park presentation for information.
• Received the Affordable Housing Capital Plan 2021 presentation for information and requested staff to advise on definitions.
• Received working group updates on e-scooters and ASL/LSQ emergency communications.
• Accepted Vice-Chair Melanie Benard's resignation.

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding a special electronic meeting with one substantive item: receiving a presentation on the Interim Official Plan 'As We Heard It' report for information. No decisions or votes are scheduled on this item. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural matters such as declarations of interest, inquiries, and adjournment.

• Interim Official Plan – As We Heard It Report (presentation for information only)

The Planning Advisory Committee received a presentation on the Interim Official Plan 'As We Heard It' report for information only. No decisions were made; the committee discussed topics including tree canopy targets, density, housing affordability, and consultation.

• Received the Interim Official Plan presentation for information
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:50 pm

Information Technology Sub-Committee

The Information Technology Sub-Committee is meeting to receive an update on the Information Technology Services 2021 Work Plan. The agenda includes confirmation of previous minutes, declarations of interest, and a closed session to discuss security aspects of the work plan. No decisions are expected on the main report, which is for information only.

• Information Technology Services 2021 Work Plan Update (File ACS2021-ICS-ITS-0001) – received for information
• In-camera session on Security and Digital Risk program portions of the work plan
• Confirmation of minutes from November 30, 2020 meeting

The Information Technology Sub-Committee received the Information Technology Services 2021 Work Plan Update for information, with no discussion. It also approved a motion to move in-camera to receive a confidential presentation on portions of the work plan related to the Security and Digital Risk program, which will not be reported out. The minutes of the previous meeting (November 30, 2020) were confirmed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Confirmed minutes of ITSC Meeting 6 (Nov 30, 2020) (carried)
• Received Information Technology Services 2021 Work Plan Update for information
• Approved motion to move in-camera for security and digital risk presentation (carried)

Information Technology Sub-Committee

The Information Technology Sub-Committee will receive an update on the 2021 Information Technology Services work plan for information. The committee will also move in-camera to discuss portions of the work plan related to the Security and Digital Risk program, citing security of city property. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Information Technology Services 2021 Work Plan Update (ACS2021-ICS-ITS-0001) received for information
• In-camera session on Security and Digital Risk program portions of the work plan
• Confirmation of minutes from November 30, 2020 meeting

The Information Technology Sub-Committee received the Information Technology Services 2021 Work Plan Update for information. The meeting was used to test the new e-Scribe software system, which will replace the SIRE e-Agenda system by year's end. The Sub-Committee also moved in camera to receive a confidential briefing on Cyber Security, I.T. Security, and the City's Digital Risk Program, which will not be reported out. No other decisions were made.

• Received the Information Technology Services 2021 Work Plan Update for information.
• Moved in camera to receive a confidential briefing on Cyber Security, I.T. Security, and the City's Digital Risk Program, not to be reported out.
• Confirmed Minutes 6 of the Information Technology Sub-Committee meeting of 30 November 2020.
• Noted no declarations of interest were filed.

Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive a verbal update on tree planting and a staff presentation on the new City of Ottawa Official Plan for information and discussion. The agenda also includes routine items: declarations of interest, confirmation of minutes from the May 6 meeting, and scheduling of the next meeting for September 16, 2021.

• Verbal update on tree planting (city-wide)
• Staff presentation on new City of Ottawa Official Plan — interim 'As We Heard It' (105 minutes, city-wide)
• Confirmation of minutes from ESAC meeting 9, May 6, 2021

The Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee received a verbal update on the City's Tree Planting Program, including discussion of the Gypsy Moth infestation, and received a staff presentation on the new City of Ottawa Official Plan, along with public delegations. Both items were received for information only, with no formal decisions made. The minutes are draft until confirmed.

• Received the verbal update on the City-wide Tree Planting Program for information.
• Received the staff presentation on the new City of Ottawa Official Plan for information and discussion.
• Confirmed Minutes 9 from the May 6, 2021 meeting.
• No declarations of interest were filed.

Planning Committee

Ottawa's Planning Committee is meeting electronically to consider four zoning by-law amendments and one sign by-law exemption. The amendments would permit new residential and mixed-use developments at Trim Road, Metcalfe Street, Beechwood/Barrette, and Spratt Road. The committee will also discuss a mural exemption for a building on Bank Street. The meeting includes standard procedural items like minutes and declarations of interest.

• Zoning amendment for 1800 and 1830 Trim Road to allow street townhouse dwellings
• Zoning amendment for 180 Metcalfe Street to permit a 27-storey mixed-use building
• Zoning amendment for 78-88 Beechwood Avenue and 69-93 Barrette Street for a nine-storey mixed-use building
• Zoning amendment for 4725 and part of 4623 Spratt Road to rezone from Development Reserve to R3Z for 265 townhouse units
• Exemption to sign by-law for a mural at 1365 Bank Street

The Planning Committee recommended Council approve zoning by-law amendments for four properties: 1800 and 1830 Trim Road (street townhouses), 180 Metcalfe Street (27-storey mixed-use building), 78-88 Beechwood Avenue and 69-93 Barrette Street (nine-storey mixed-use building, with a technical amendment), and 4725/part of 4623 Spratt Road (265 townhouse units). All recommendations were carried, with the Beechwood/Barrette item approved on a 10-0 vote. The committee also recommended an exemption to the sign by-law for a mural at 1365 Bank Street.

• Carried recommendation to approve zoning amendment for 1800 and 1830 Trim Road to permit street townhouses
• Carried recommendation to approve zoning amendment for 180 Metcalfe Street to permit a 27-storey mixed-use building
• Carried motion PLC 2021-44/1 amending zoning details for Beechwood/Barrette to allow 80% ground-floor residential on Barrette
• Carried amended recommendation for 78-88 Beechwood Avenue and 69-93 Barrette Street for a nine-storey mixed-use building (10-0)
• Carried recommendation to approve zoning amendment for 4725 and part of 4623 Spratt Road for 265 townhouse units
• Carried recommendation to approve sign by-law exemption for mural at 1365 Bank Street

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including approving the 2020 consolidated financial statements, directing staff to develop a residential vacant unit tax for 2023 billing, and voting on multiple zoning by-law amendments. The agenda also includes receiving annual reports from Ottawa Community Housing and Parking Services, plus various capital budget adjustments and grant approvals.

• Direct staff to develop a residential vacant unit tax, targeting implementation in 2022 for billing in 2023
• Approve 2020 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial Statements
• Zoning amendment for 2 and 20 Leikin Drive and 99 Bill Leathem Drive to permit warehouse and truck transport terminal uses
• Zoning amendment for 930, 934, and 936 March Road to permit a 915-unit residential subdivision and mixed-use development
• Heritage Community Improvement Plan grant up to $387,301 for 35-37 William Street and 62 York Street

City Council approved the development of a residential vacant unit tax, with implementation targeted for 2022 and billing in 2023. Council also approved several zoning by-law amendments, including for 2 and 20 Leikin Drive and 99 Bill Leathem Drive (warehouse and truck terminal uses) and for 930, 934, and 936 March Road (915-unit residential subdivision). The 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements and the OCHC Annual Report were also approved.

• Approved development of a residential vacant unit tax, with implementation in 2022 and billing in 2023 (carried with two dissenting).
• Approved zoning amendment for 2 and 20 Leikin Drive and 99 Bill Leathem Drive to permit warehouse and truck transport terminal uses (15 yeas, 9 nays).
• Approved zoning amendment for 930, 934, and 936 March Road to permit a 915-unit residential subdivision and mixed-use development.
• Approved zoning amendment for 6429 Renaud Road to permit low-rise back-to-back and stacked townhouses.
• Approved zoning amendment for 166 Huron Avenue North to add a library use.
• Approved the 2020 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial Statements.
• Approved the 2020 Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Annual Report and audited financial statements.
• Approved demolition control for the building at 309 Montfort Street, subject to conditions.

Built Heritage Sub-Committee

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee will consider five heritage permit applications for properties in designated heritage conservation districts, including demolitions and new construction at 321 Cloverdale Road and 540 Lakehurst Road, alterations at 8 Briarcliffe Drive and 470 Acacia Avenue, and partial demolition of St-Marc's Church at 325 Elgin Street. The committee will also receive information on the proposed Alexandra Bridge replacement and zoning by-law amendments. All items are recommendations to Council, with statutory timelines expiring in July and August 2021.

• Demolition and new construction at 321 Cloverdale Road (Rockcliffe Park HCD)
• Demolition and new construction at 540 Lakehurst Road (Rockcliffe Park HCD)
• Alteration at 8 Briarcliffe Drive (Briarcliffe HCD)
• Partial demolition of St-Marc's Church tower at 325 Elgin Street (Minto Park HCD)
• Information item: Proposed Alexandra Bridge Replacement

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee recommended Council approve the demolition and new construction at 321 Cloverdale Road, with conditions, and approved several other heritage applications. All recommendations were carried, with one amendment to the 540 Lakehurst Road application requiring further height analysis. The committee also considered the proposed Alexandra Bridge replacement as an information item.

• Approved demolition and new construction at 321 Cloverdale Road (carried)
• Approved alterations at 8 Briarcliffe Drive (carried)
• Approved demolition and new construction at 540 Lakehurst Road, amended to require height analysis vs. 429 Lansdowne Road (carried as amended)
• Approved alterations at 470 Acacia Avenue (carried)
• Approved partial demolition and alteration of St-Marc's Church at 325 Elgin Street (carried)
• Considered proposed Alexandra Bridge replacement as information item (carried)

Built Heritage Sub-Committee

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee will consider five heritage permit applications for properties in designated conservation districts, including demolitions and new construction at 321 Cloverdale Road and 540 Lakehurst Road, and alterations at 8 Briarcliffe Drive, 470 Acacia Avenue, and St-Marc's Church at 325 Elgin Street. The committee will also receive information on the proposed Alexandra Bridge replacement and zoning by-law amendments for 65 Stewart St and 126 York St/151 George St. All items are recommendations to Council, with statutory timelines expiring in July and August 2021.

• Demolition and new construction at 321 Cloverdale Road (Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District)
• Demolition and new construction at 540 Lakehurst Road (Rockcliffe Park HCD)
• Alteration of 8 Briarcliffe Drive (Briarcliffe HCD) including rear addition
• Partial demolition of St-Marc's Church tower at 325 Elgin Street (Minto Park HCD)
• Information item: Proposed Alexandra Bridge replacement

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee approved all five report recommendations for the demolition and new construction at 321 Cloverdale Road, a property in the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District. The committee also carried recommendations for alterations at 8 Briarcliffe Drive, 470 Acacia Avenue, and St-Marc's Church, and approved demolition and new construction at 540 Lakehurst Road with an added condition regarding building height. The Alexandra Bridge replacement item was received as information only.

• Approved demolition and new construction at 321 Cloverdale Road (carried)
• Approved alterations at 8 Briarcliffe Drive (carried)
• Approved demolition and new construction at 540 Lakehurst Road, amended with height analysis condition (carried)
• Approved alterations at 470 Acacia Avenue (carried)
• Approved partial demolition and alteration of St-Marc's Church at 325 Elgin Street (carried)
• Received Alexandra Bridge replacement as information (received)

Ottawa Public Library Board

The Ottawa Public Library Board is meeting electronically to receive updates on services and the COVID-19 recovery plan, and to decide on several reports. Key decisions include approving a five-year lease renewal for the Elmvale Acres Branch at 1910 St. Laurent Blvd for about $957,075 plus HST, and approving a governance evaluation action plan. The board will also consider expressing support for continued funding for accessible library services and rescheduling its December meeting to November.

• Lease renewal for Elmvale Acres Branch (1910 St. Laurent Blvd), 5-year term from Feb 1, 2022 to Jan 31, 2027, total estimated $957,075 plus HST
• Governance Evaluation Report and Action Plan approval
• Support for CELA and NNELS funding for accessible collections
• Reschedule December 7 board meeting to November 30
• 2020 annual report on OPL-related fraud claims

The Ottawa Public Library Board approved a five-year lease renewal for the Elmvale Acres Branch at 1910 St. Laurent Blvd, effective February 1, 2022, with total consideration estimated at $957,075 plus HST. The board also received reports on accessible collections advocacy, governance evaluation, and fraud claims, and approved rescheduling its December meeting to November 30. All motions were carried as presented, with no recorded dissenting votes.

• Approved Elmvale Acres Branch lease renewal for five years (Feb 1, 2022 – Jan 31, 2027) at $957,075 plus HST
• Approved rescheduling December 7 board meeting to November 30
• Received and carried motion supporting CELA and NNELS funding advocacy
• Received and carried governance evaluation report and action plan
• Received CEO's report and presentations on Service OPL and COVID-19 recovery plan
• Received 2020 annual report on fraud claims

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will consider an Official Plan amendment to allow nine residential lots (Phase 3 of the Emerald Creek subdivision) at 481 Tullamore Street, and will receive an information report on city-wide zoning changes for short-term rentals. It will also recommend appointing an engineer for the O'Keefe Municipal Drain and convene a Court of Revision for the Faulkner Municipal Drain. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Official Plan amendment for 481 Tullamore Street to permit nine residential lots (Phase 3 of Emerald Creek subdivision)
• Information report on zoning by-law amendments to permit short-term rental of residential dwellings city-wide
• Recommendation to appoint Andy Robinson, P. Eng of Robinson Consultants Inc. as engineer for O'Keefe Municipal Drain
• Court of Revision to hear appeals on Faulkner Municipal Drain assessments
• Confirmation of minutes from May 6, 2021 meeting

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommended Council approve an Official Plan amendment for 481 Tullamore Street to allow nine residential lots (Phase 3 of Emerald Creek subdivision). It also recommended appointing Andy Robinson, P. Eng of Robinson Consultants Inc. as engineer for the O'Keefe Municipal Drain report. The committee received an information report on short-term rental zoning amendments and confirmed the previous minutes. The Court of Revision adopted the engineer's report for the Faulkner Municipal Drain.

• Recommended Council approve Official Plan amendment for 481 Tullamore Street (9 residential lots, Phase 3 of Emerald Creek subdivision) - carried
• Recommended Council appoint Andy Robinson, P. Eng of Robinson Consultants Inc. as engineer for O'Keefe Municipal Drain report - carried
• Received information report on zoning by-law amendments for short-term rentals city-wide - received
• Confirmed minutes of May 6, 2021 meeting - confirmed
• Court of Revision adopted engineer's report for Faulkner Municipal Drain (Dec 2020 and Addendum No. 1, March 2021)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

Ottawa's Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is holding an electronic hearing on June 2, 2021, to consider 12 applications for minor variances and consents at properties across the city. The agenda lists each application by address and ward, with attached notices, plans, and decisions. Public participation is available via Zoom or written comments.

• 486 Temiskaming (Ward 22) – application D08-02-21/A-00121
• 35 Cordova (Ward 8) – applications D08-02-21/A-00125, A-00126
• 126 and 128 Sorento (Ward 8) – application D08-01-21/B-00110
• 1137 and 1139 Rockingham (Ward 17) – applications D08-01-21/B-00137 and B-00138
• 6078, 6076, 6074 Buttonfield (Ward 2) – applications D08-01-20/B-00168 and B-00169 (adjourned from Nov. 4/20 & Jan. 13/21)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Ottawa Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 is holding an electronic hearing on June 2, 2021, to consider nine applications for minor variances and consents at properties across several wards, plus one request to change conditions on a previous approval. The agenda lists specific addresses and application numbers but does not include details of the proposals. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registering to speak by the Monday before the hearing.

• 9 (9A) (9B) Fairbairn, Ward 17-Capital – applications D08-01-21/B-00060, B-00061 and D08-02-21/A-00079, A-00080
• 230 and 232 Holland, Ward 15-Kitchissippi – applications D08-01-21/B-00112, B-00113
• 544 (542) Kirkwood, Ward 15-Kitchissippi – applications D08-01-21/B-00092, B-00093
• 17 Long Gate, Ward 3-Barrhaven – application D08-02-21/A-00094
• Change of Condition Request for 304, (304A),(306A) Lanark Avenue, Ward 15-Kitchissippi – files D08-01-20/B-00395 & D08-01-20/B-00396

Transportation Committee

The Ottawa Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several traffic-related items to Council, including the 2020 Parking Services Annual Report, a property acquisition for a new all-way stop control, and numerous speed limit reductions across the city. The committee will also receive a status update on previous inquiries and motions. All items are recommendations for Council approval.

• Parking Services 2020 Annual Report received; retain Parking Reserve Fund balance
• Acquire part of 300 Wiggins Private for all-way stop control at Chapel Crescent and Wiggins Private ($15,000)
• Reduce speed to 30 km/h in seven residential zones in Bay Ward (Woodpark, Carlingwood, Ambleside, Woodroffe North, Glabar Park, Queensview Terrace North)
• Reduce speed to 40 km/h on Sherbourne Avenue, Featherston Drive, and Briar Hill Drive
• Reduce speed to 60 km/h on Fernbank Road and Fallowfield Road

The Transportation Committee approved several recommendations, including lowering speed limits to 30 km/h in seven residential zones in Bay Ward, reducing speed limits on Sherbourne Avenue, Fernbank Road, and Fallowfield Road, and installing all-way stop controls at multiple intersections. It also carried a report on parking services and approved the purchase of property for a stop control at Chapel Crescent and Wiggins Private. All items are recommendations to Council, which will consider them on June 9, 2021.

• Approved 30 km/h speed limit in seven residential zones in Bay Ward (Carried)
• Approved 40 km/h speed limit on Sherbourne Avenue (Carried)
• Approved all-way stop controls at Owl/Pigeon, Southmore/Fielding, Laperriere/McBride, Trent/Chevrier (Carried)
• Approved 60 km/h speed limit on Fernbank Road between Terry Fox and Stittsville Main (Carried)
• Approved 60 km/h speed limit on Fallowfield Road between Larkin and Greenbank (Carried)
• Approved purchase of part of 300 Wiggins Private for all-way stop control at Chapel Crescent and Wiggins Private (Carried)
• Received Parking Services 2020 Annual Report and retained Parking Reserve Fund balance (Carried)
• Received status update on committee inquiries and motions (Received)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

Ottawa's Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 will hold an electronic hearing on June 2, 2021, to consider six applications for minor variances or consents at properties across the city, plus a change of condition request. The meeting is held by electronic participation due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. Public comments and speaking registrations are due by noon or 4 p.m. the Monday before the hearing.

• 2881 Blanchfield (Ward 20-Osgoode) - application D08-01-21/B-00123
• 137 Acorn (Ward 5-West Carleton-March) - application D08-02-21/A-00100
• 8435 Franktown (Ward 21-Rideau-Goulbourn) - application D08-01-21/B-00083
• 2589 Sparkle (Ward 19-Cumberland) - application D08-02-21/A-00110
• Change of condition request for 137 Walgreen (D08-01-19/B-00369 to D08-01-19/B-00371)

Finance and Economic Development Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several financial and development items to Council. Key items include a report on implementing a residential vacant unit tax, approval of grants for property redevelopment, and updates on the city's budget and investments. The committee will also receive reports on anti-racism progress and corporate energy use.

• Residential vacant unit tax: staff directed to develop a tax for 2022 billing in 2023
• Heritage grant up to $387,301 for 35-37 William Street and 62 York Street
• Brownfield grant up to $352,304 for 2070 Scott Street and 328 Winona Avenue
• Capital budget adjustments: $6,965,799.95 from reserves, $6,786,447 debt authority eliminated
• Q1 budget report: continuation of 7.0 FTEs in Children's Services for $789,000

The Finance and Economic Development Committee carried a recommendation to develop a residential vacant unit tax, with implementation targeted for 2022 and billing in 2023. It also approved several financial items, including capital budget adjustments, a Q1 budget status report with continued funding for 7.0 FTEs in Children's Services, and grants for heritage and brownfield redevelopment projects. The committee received information reports on anti-racism progress, lease financing, investments, and the corporate energy report.

• Carried recommendation to develop residential vacant unit tax for 2022 implementation (unanimous)
• Approved capital budget adjustments and closing of projects, returning $6,965,799.95 to capital reserves
• Approved continuation of 7.0 FTEs in Children's Services for $789,000
• Approved Heritage Community Improvement Plan Grant up to $387,301 for 35-37 William Street
• Approved Brownfield Redevelopment Grant up to $352,304 for 2070 Scott Street
• Approved Business Improvement Area Governance By-law and Council-BIA Relations Policy
• Received Anti-Racism Secretariat Progress Update with revised accessibility section
• Received 2020 Investments, Endowment and Other Treasury Activities report

Ottawa Police Services Board

The Board is reviewing several operational reports, including updates on gun violence response and de-escalation training. It is also considering a telephone system upgrade and the re-appointment of a Special Constable.

• Approval of TELUS quote #760765 for corporate telephone system upgrade at $141,558.26
• Re-appointment of RCMP employee John Graziano as Special Constable
• Procurement of PACE Public Affairs & Community Engagement consulting firm
• Presentation on OPS response to gun violence
• Presentation on update of the OPS violence against women strategy

The Ottawa Police Services Board approved a $141,558.26 TELUS quote to upgrade the corporate telephone system, approved procurement of a community engagement consultant, and approved the re-appointment of an RCMP special constable. The board also carried feedback on proposed regulations under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019. All other items were received as information only.

• Approved TELUS quote #760765 for corporate telephone system upgrade at $141,558.26 before tax (carried)
• Approved procurement of PACE Public Affairs & Community Engagement consulting firm for community engagement process (carried)
• Approved re-appointment of RCMP employee John Graziano as Special Constable under Section 53 of the Police Services Act (carried)
• Carried feedback on proposed regulations under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 to the Ministry of the Solicitor General

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee approved a zoning amendment to allow warehouse and truck transport terminal uses at 2 and 20 Leikin Drive and 99 Bill Leathem Drive, despite community opposition. It also carried several other zoning amendments, including a 915-unit residential subdivision on March Road and a library use at 166 Huron Avenue. All recommendations will go to City Council on June 9.

• Approved warehouse/truck terminal zoning at Leikin Dr (12-0)
• Approved 915-unit subdivision at 930-936 March Rd
• Approved library use at 166 Huron Ave
• Approved residential planned unit development at 316-332 Clifton Rd
• Approved expansion of apartment at 630 Cummings Ave to 42 units
• Approved townhouse zoning at 6429 Renaud Rd (amended, 1 dissenting)
• Received Vacant Urban Residential Land Survey 2019 Update

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a $2.91 million community improvement grant for a redevelopment at 458 Montreal Road, a zoning amendment for apartment buildings at 5000 Robert Grant Avenue, and front-ending agreements for road design work. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19, parks planning, and various administrative matters.

• Approve $2,910,171 grant to Mrak Holdings Inc. for redevelopment at 458 Montreal Road
• Zoning amendment for 5000 Robert Grant Avenue to allow 18-, 9-, and 6-storey apartment buildings
• Front-ending agreements for Bank Street widening and Leitrim Road/Bank Street intersection improvements (up to $896,056 and $630,129)
• Lease renewal for Employment and Social Services East Office at 2339 Ogilvie Road, 10-year term, $4,182,840
• Brownfield grant for 770 Somerset Street West and 13 LeBreton Street North, up to $520,813

Council approved a Community Improvement Plan grant of up to $2,910,171 over 10 years for Mrak Holdings Inc. to build a Porsche dealership at 458 and 470 Montreal Road, after rejecting a motion to refer the application back to staff. Council also directed that net new tax revenue from the project be allocated to affordable housing initiatives. The grant was approved on a 15-9 vote, with the referral motion lost 5-19.

• Approved $2,910,171 CIP grant for Porsche dealership at 458/470 Montreal Road (15-9)
• Rejected referral of grant application back to staff for further review (5-19)
• Directed net tax increment from Montreal Road project to affordable housing (18-6)
• Approved zoning amendment for 5000 Robert Grant Avenue for 18-, 9-, and 6-storey apartments
• Approved front-ending agreements for Bank Street widening and Leitrim Road intersection improvements
• Approved expropriation of lands on Montreal Road for road widenings
• Approved lease renewal for Employment and Social Services East Office at 2339 Ogilvie Road
• Approved Brownfield grants for 770 Somerset St W and 320 McRae Ave

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will consider recommending Council approve the 2020 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial Statements and the 2020 Sinking Fund Financial Statements. It will also review the Office of the Auditor General's Audit Charter and a report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• 2020 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial Statements (ACS2021-FSD-FIN-0009)
• 2020 Sinking Fund Financial Statements (ACS2021-FSD-FIN-0010)
• Office of the Auditor General Audit Charter (ACS2021-OAG-BVG-005)
• Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline (ACS2021-OAG-BVG-006)

The Audit Committee recommended Council approve the 2020 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial Statements, the Sinking Fund Financial Statements for 2020, and the Office of the Auditor General's Audit Charter. It also received the Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline. All items were carried or received as presented, with no amendments.

• Carried recommendation to approve 2020 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial Statements
• Carried recommendation to approve Sinking Fund Financial Statements for 2020
• Carried recommendation to approve Office of the Auditor General's Audit Charter
• Received Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline as presented

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received presentations on 2021 and 2022 capital projects, including exterior paths of travel, on-street parking, outdoor play spaces, recreation trails, and the Westboro Beach redevelopment. Members provided feedback and asked questions, and staff confirmed all projects meet AODA standards. The committee also appointed Brian Wade as interim Chair for the remainder of the meeting after Chair Turcotte left early. No formal decisions were made beyond receiving the presentations and the interim chair motion.

• Received presentation on 2021 and 2022 capital projects (carried)
• Appointed Brian Wade as interim Chair for the remainder of the meeting (carried)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to discuss three main items: the 2020 annual report from Ottawa Paramedic Services, administrative updates to the Parks and Facilities By-law, and a preliminary draft of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan. The committee will recommend that Council receive the paramedic report and the draft master plan for information, and approve the by-law amendments. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Ottawa Paramedic Service 2020 Annual Report (ACS2021-EPS-OPS-0001)
• Administrative amendments to Parks and Facilities By-law No. 2004-276 (ACS2021-RCF-GEN-0006)
• Preliminary Draft Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan (ACS2021-RCF-GEN-0005)
• Direct staff to bring forward Final Draft Master Plan before New Official Plan approval

The committee received the Ottawa Paramedic Service 2020 Annual Report, approved administrative updates to the Parks and Facilities By-law, and carried recommendations for the preliminary Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, including directing staff to explore best practices and analyze facility deficiencies. A motion to develop a Community Mental Health Strategy was referred to Council for deliberation on May 26, 2021.

• Received Ottawa Paramedic Service 2020 Annual Report (carried)
• Approved administrative amendments to Parks and Facilities By-law No. 2004-276 (carried)
• Carried recommendations for Preliminary Draft Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan
• Directed staff to explore best practices for population context and analyze facility deficiencies per transect
• Referred Councillor Deans' motion on Community Mental Health Strategy to Council (carried)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 will hold an electronic hearing on May 19, 2021, to consider 15 applications for minor variances and consents at various Ottawa properties. The agenda lists each property address and application number but does not include details of the requested variances. Public participation is via Zoom or written comments.

• 16 Beckwith (Ward 17) - applications D08-01-21/B-00069 & B-00070
• 7 Frederick (Ward 17) - application D08-02-21/A-00082
• 482 Preston (Ward 14) - application D08-02-21/A-00083
• 625 Lyon South (Ward 14) - applications D08-01-20/B-00368 & D08-01-21/B-00109
• 11-13 Acacia (Ward 13) - applications D08-01-21/B-00046 & D08-02-21/A-00044

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is holding an electronic hearing on May 19, 2021, to consider eight applications for minor variances or consents at properties across Ottawa. The agenda lists the applications by address and ward, with attached plans and decisions, but does not provide details on the nature of each request. Public participation is available via Zoom or written comments.

• 1262 Woodside (Ward 8) – application D08-02-21/A-00078
• 1326 Kilborn (Ward 18) – application D08-02-21/A-00058
• 2555-2575 Sheffield (Ward 18) – application D08-01-21/B-00071
• 25 Helena (Ward 15) – application D08-02-21/A-00077
• 85 Chippewa (Ward 8) – applications A-00066, A-00067

Police Services Board Human Resources Committee

The Ottawa Police Services Board Human Resources Committee meets electronically to receive a presentation on talent management for information. After the public portion, the committee will move in camera to discuss confidential labour relations matters, including workplace safety and absenteeism updates.

• Talent management presentation (receive for information)
• Motion to move in camera for labour relations per Section 35(4)(b) of Police Services Act
• In camera: Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and absenteeism update
• In camera: Labour relations update

Transit Commission

The Ottawa Transit Commission is meeting electronically to receive an update on Confederation Line and bus service, and to consider a report on 2020 general accounts transit write-offs of $332. The agenda is otherwise routine, including minutes, declarations, and scheduling.

• Confederation Line and bus service update
• General accounts transit write-offs 2020: $332 (ACS2021-FSD-REV-0003)
• Minutes 24 – 21 April 2021

The Transit Commission received a presentation on Confederation Line and bus service operations, and approved a $332 write-off for 2020 general accounts. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Received Confederation Line and bus service update (information only)
• Received 2020 general accounts transit write-off of $332

Finance and Economic Development Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Committee recommended Council approve a Community Improvement Plan grant of up to $2,910,171 over 10 years for Mrak Holdings Inc.'s redevelopment at 458 Montreal Road, despite public opposition. It also recommended Council approve a brownfield grant of up to $520,813 for 770 Somerset Street West and 13 LeBreton Street North, and a lease renewal for Employment and Social Services East Office at 2339 Ogilvie Road. The committee carried a motion to recommend an Integrity Commissioner investigation into the release of a confidential Stage 1 LRT insurance claim memo. No votes were taken in the in-camera session on LRT legal updates.

• Carried motion to recommend Council direct Integrity Commissioner to investigate release of confidential Stage 1 insurance claim memo
• Carried recommendation for $2,910,171 Montreal Road CIP grant to Mrak Holdings Inc. for 458 Montreal Road
• Carried recommendation for expropriation of lands for Montreal Road widenings
• Carried recommendation for 10-year lease renewal at 2339 Ogilvie Road for $4,182,840 plus HST
• Carried recommendation for $520,813 brownfield grant at 770 Somerset Street West and 13 LeBreton Street North
• Carried recommendation for $447,844 brownfield grant at 320 McRae Avenue and 315 Tweedsmuir Avenue
• Carried recommendation to approve accessibility plan updates including ASL/LSQ and live captioning for state of emergency communications
• Carried recommendation to approve Office of the City Clerk 2020 Annual Report items including two temporary FTEs for Access to Information

Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management

The committee received an update on the source-separated organics program and directed staff to prepare clearer communications about the Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) program, provide a review period for future program mailings, and review the program's launch. It also asked staff to consider adding a requirement for compulsory technical briefings for third-party city-wide programs. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received source-separated organics program update (carried)
• Carried motion directing staff to prepare SLWC program communication for residents
• Carried motion directing staff to provide 10-business-day review period for future SLWC communications
• Carried motion directing staff to review SLWC program launch and report back to Council
• Added direction to staff to consider compulsory technical briefings for third-party city-wide programs

French Language Services Advisory Committee

The French Language Services Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive a presentation on the Anti-Racism Secretariat's initiatives, adopt a revised 2019-2022 work plan, and consider a report on bilingualism in the city's economic development strategy. The committee will also receive updates on French language services and circulate information items.

• Presentation on Anti-Racism Secretariat's initiatives and engagement plan
• Adoption of revised 2019-2022 work plan
• Report on importance of bilingualism in economic development strategy
• Update from French Language Services Branch
• Circulation of feedback on Community Safety and Well-Being Plan

The French Language Services Advisory Committee adopted its revised 2019-2022 work plan and carried a working group report on the importance of bilingualism in the City's economic development strategy. It also received presentations on the Anti-Racism Secretariat's initiatives and a French Language Services Branch update, both for information only. No declarations of interest were filed, and minutes from the previous meeting were confirmed.

• Adopted revised 2019-2022 work plan
• Carried report on importance of bilingualism in economic development strategy
• Received Anti-Racism Secretariat presentation for information
• Received French Language Services Branch update for information
• Confirmed Minutes 7 – February 11, 2021

Planning Committee

Ottawa's Planning Committee is meeting electronically to consider five zoning by-law amendments, two road-related front-ending and reimbursement agreements, a site plan control application, and a heritage permits report. The committee will make recommendations to City Council on most items.

• Zoning amendment for 5000 Robert Grant Avenue to allow 18-, 9-, and 6-storey apartment buildings
• Zoning amendment for 6429 Renaud Road to permit low-rise back-to-back and stacked townhouses
• Zoning amendment for 177-179 Armstrong Street and 268 Carruthers Avenue for a 3-storey apartment and a 3-storey detached dwelling
• Front-ending agreements with Leitrim Land Owners Group Inc. for Bank Street widening and Leitrim Road intersection design, up to $896,056 and $630,129 respectively
• Increase of financial authority for Bank Street and Blais Road/Miikana Road intersection reimbursement from $950,000 to $1,092,500

The committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for 5000 Robert Grant Avenue, allowing 18-, 9-, and 6-storey apartment buildings, with a revised holding provision tied to road construction. It also approved several other zoning amendments, a front-ending agreement for road design, and a reimbursement increase, while deferring one item. All decisions are recommendations to Council unless noted.

• Approved zoning amendment for 5000 Robert Grant Avenue (18/9/6-storey apartments) with revised holding provision (carried)
• Deferred zoning amendment for 6429 Renaud Road to May 27, 2021 (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 177-179 Armstrong Street and 268 Carruthers Avenue (3-storey apartment and detached dwelling) (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1707 Fisher Avenue (two semi-detached units) (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1 Dunbar Court (3-storey apartment building) (carried)
• Approved front-ending agreements for Bank Street widening and Leitrim Road intersection design (up to $896,056 and $630,129) (carried)
• Approved increase in reimbursement authority for Bank Street/Blais Road intersection to $1,092,500 (carried)
• Approved site plan for 4 Range Road (embassy to 8-unit apartment) (carried)

City Council

Council approved lowering speed limits to 30 km/h in six residential areas of Lowertown, Sandy Hill, and Vanier via gateway signs. It also renewed the Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program for 2021-2025, approved the Auditor General's 2021 interim audit work plan, and passed a by-law regulating short-term rental hosts and platforms. All votes were carried unanimously.

• Approved 30 km/h speed limits in six gateway zones in Lowertown, Sandy Hill, and Vanier (carried)
• Approved 2021-2025 Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program (carried)
• Approved Auditor General's 2021 interim audit work plan (carried)
• Approved deferral of development charges for Boys and Girls Clubs of Ottawa (carried)
• Approved demolition of building at 191 Heritage Maple Way with conditions (carried)
• Approved reinstatement of private driveways on Valley Drive as pre-construction (carried)
• Passed by-law 2021-104 regulating short-term rental hosts, property managers, and platforms (carried)
• Passed by-law renaming Langevin Avenue to voie Commanda Way (carried)

Ottawa Public Library Board

The Ottawa Public Library Board is meeting to vote on endorsing a Recognition of Anishinabe Algonquin Territory statement for future meetings, receive a presentation on accessibility services, and review financial and annual reports. The board will also consider approving a $17,000 adjustment from reserves for capital works in progress.

• Motion to endorse Recognition of Anishinabe Algonquin Territory statement
• Presentation on Accessibility Services at the Ottawa Public Library
• 2021 First Quarter Financial Status Report with $17,000 reserve adjustment
• 2020 Policy Compliance and Delegation of Authority Annual Report
• Ottawa Public Library 2020 Annual Report

The Ottawa Public Library Board unanimously endorsed a Recognition of Anishinabe Algonquin Territory statement for use at all future Board meetings, and directed staff to report back on reconciliation actions before the end of the Board's term. The Board also received the 2021 first quarter financial report, approving the closing of Works in Progress accounts including a $17,000 withdrawal from reserves. Other items were received for information, including the CEO's report, an accessibility services presentation, and the 2020 annual report.

• Endorsed Recognition of Anishinabe Algonquin Territory statement for all future Board meetings (carried)
• Directed staff to report on reconciliation actions before end of Board term (carried)
• Approved closing of Works in Progress accounts with $17,000 withdrawal from reserves (carried)
• Received 2021 first quarter financial report (carried)
• Received CEO's report for information
• Received accessibility services presentation for information
• Received 2020 annual report for information
• Received policy compliance and delegation of authority annual report for information

Built Heritage Sub-Committee

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee recommended that Council designate Porter's Island Bridge under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. It also received a report on a Heritage Community Improvement Plan application for 35-37 William Street, with one member declaring a conflict of interest and not participating. A status update on inquiries and motions was received for information.

• Carried recommendation to designate Porter's Island Bridge under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Received Heritage Community Improvement Plan application report for 35-37 William Street
• Received status update on inquiries and motions for period ending April 23, 2021

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee is meeting electronically to consider several planning and rural service items. They will vote on recommendations to Council regarding zoning amendments, a rural clean water program renewal, and a municipal drain amendment. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes and an open mic session.

• Zoning by-law amendment at 5564 William McEwen Drive to prohibit residential development on retained farmlands and allow a reduced lot width of 20 metres on severed lands
• Approval of the 2021-2025 Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program, following a review of the 2016-2020 program
• Official Plan and zoning amendment at 2621 Donnelly Drive to remove Significant Wetland designation and rezone from Environmental Protection Zone Subzone 3 (EP3) to Rural Countryside (RU)
• Adoption of the Engineer's Report and by-law for the Faulkner Municipal Drain, with addendum dated March 2021

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommended Council adopt the amended Engineer's Report for the Faulkner Municipal Drain, including a by-law for 1st and 2nd reading, despite landowner concerns about compensation. The committee also recommended zoning and official plan amendments for two properties, and approved the renewal of the Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program for 2021-2025. A motion was carried to write to provincial and federal agencies about pelletized biosolids concerns.

• Approved zoning amendment at 5564 William McEwen Drive to prohibit residential development on retained farmlands and permit reduced lot width (carried)
• Approved 2021-2025 Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program (received and carried)
• Approved official plan and zoning amendment at 2621 Donnelly Drive to remove Significant Wetland designation and rezone to Rural Countryside (carried)
• Adopted Engineer's Report for Faulkner Municipal Drain and gave 1st and 2nd reading to by-law (5-1, Councillor Meehan nay)
• Carried motion to write to OMECP, OMAFRA, and CFIA regarding pelletized biosolids best management practices

Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee

The Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive updates and presentations. Items include an update from the Council Liaison, approval of the 2021 meeting schedule, and informational presentations on new natural heritage policies, the Better Homes Loan Program, and Rain Ready Ottawa. No decisions are scheduled; all substantive items are for information only.

• Update from Councillor Shawn Menard (20 minutes)
• Approval of 2021 meeting schedule
• Presentation: New Natural Heritage Policies (30 minutes)
• Presentation: Better Homes Loan Program (30 minutes)
• Presentation: Rain Ready Ottawa (30 minutes)

The Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee approved its remaining 2021 meeting dates and received informational updates from Councillor Shawn Menard on the Official Plan, Better Homes Loan Program, Climate Resiliency Strategy, and other city initiatives. The committee also received presentations on new natural heritage policies, the Better Homes Loan Program, and the Rain Ready Ottawa Program, all for information only. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved 2021 meeting schedule: June 10, Sept 16, Nov 4 (Carried)
• Received Councillor Menard's update for information
• Received presentation on New Natural Heritage Policies for information
• Received presentation on Better Homes Loan Program for information
• Received presentation on Rain Ready Ottawa Program for information

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Ottawa Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 is holding an electronic hearing on May 5, 2021, to consider nine applications for minor variances and severances at properties across several wards. The agenda lists applications for 81 Pinhey, 25 McLeod, 508 Roosevelt, 994 Bronson, 86 Queen Mary, and 11-13 Acacia, with some items adjourned from April 21. The meeting is conducted by electronic participation due to the COVID-19 state of emergency, with public participation via YouTube and written comments.

• 81 Pinhey (Ward 15) - applications D08-01-21/B-00030 and D08-02-21/A-00030 & A-00031
• 25 McLeod (Ward 14) - application D08-02-21/A-00117
• 508 Roosevelt (Ward 15) - applications D08-01-21/B-00058 & B-00059 and D08-02-21/A-00072 & A-00075
• 994 Bronson (Ward 17) - application D08-02-21/A-00027, adjourned from April 21
• 86 Queen Mary (Ward 13) - application D08-02-21/A-00084, adjourned from April 21

Transportation Committee

The Ottawa Transportation Committee is meeting electronically to consider several items. They will vote on approving the Statement of Work for the St. Laurent Boulevard Transit Priority Corridor Environmental Assessment Study, and receive an update on Intelligent Transportation Systems. The committee will also recommend to Council the installation of all-way stop controls at two intersections and a series of 30 km/h gateway speed limit zones in Lowertown, Sandy Hill, and Vanier.

• St. Laurent Boulevard Transit Priority Corridor (Hemlock Road to Innes Road) Environmental Assessment Study – Statement of Work (ACS2021-TSD-PLN-0004)
• Intelligent Transportation Systems and Connected and Automated Vehicle Update 2021 (ACS2021-TSD-TRF-0002)
• All-way stop control at Queen Mary Street and Vera Street (ACS2021-OCC-TRC-0007)
• 30 km/h Gateway Speed Limit Signs in six zones in Lowertown, Sandy Hill, and Vanier (ACS2021-OCC-TRC-0008)
• All-way stop control at Osgoode Street and Sweetland Avenue (ACS2021-OCC-TRC-0009)

The Transportation Committee approved the Statement of Work for the St. Laurent Boulevard Transit Priority Corridor Environmental Assessment Study, and recommended Council approve several traffic measures, including all-way stop controls at two intersections and 30 km/h gateway speed zones in Lowertown, Sandy Hill, and Vanier. The committee also received an update on Intelligent Transportation Systems and Connected and Automated Vehicles for information. All items were carried as presented or amended.

• Approved Statement of Work for St. Laurent Blvd Transit Priority Corridor EA study (carried)
• Recommended Council approve all-way stop control at Queen Mary St and Vera St (carried)
• Recommended Council approve 30 km/h gateway speed zones in six areas of Lowertown, Sandy Hill, Vanier (carried, as amended)
• Recommended Council approve all-way stop control at Osgoode St and Sweetland Ave (carried)
• Received Intelligent Transportation Systems and Connected and Automated Vehicle Update 2021 (for information)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is holding an electronic hearing on May 5, 2021, to consider nine applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Ottawa. The agenda lists applications at 78 and 80 Rossland, 50 Irwin, 334A River, 830-840 Alpine, 762 Quinlan, 39 and 41 Laval, and 2525 Lancaster. Public participation is via Zoom and YouTube due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• 78 and 80 Rossland (Ward 8) - applications A-00095, A-00096
• 50 Irwin (Ward 23) - applications B-00106, B-00107
• 334A River (Ward 10) - application A-00107
• 830-840 Alpine (Ward 7) - consent applications B-00233 to B-00238 and variance applications A-00244 to A-00249
• 762 Quinlan (Ward 18) - application A-00325, adjourned from Jan. 13/21

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

Ottawa's Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is holding an electronic hearing to consider nine applications for minor variances and consents to alter properties across several wards. The agenda lists the properties and application numbers but does not include details of the requested variances. Public participation is available via Zoom and YouTube, with written comments due by noon the Monday before the hearing.

• 4443 Woodkilton, Ward 5 - West Carleton-March (D08-01-21/B-00081)
• 3232 Mackey, Ward 21 - Rideau-Goulbourn (D08-01-21/B-00078 & B-00079)
• 1048 Boucher, Ward 21 - Rideau-Goulbourn (D08-02-21/A-00071)
• 3285 Magladry, Ward 19 - Cumberland (D08-01-21/B-00062)
• 51 Henry Goulbourn, Ward 6 - Stittsville (D08-01-21/B-00039 & B-00040)

Finance and Economic Development Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Committee will hear a project update on The Ottawa Hospital's new Civic Campus development and consider approving the 2021 levies for the Rideau Valley, South Nation, and Mississippi Valley Conservation Authorities. The committee will also authorize negotiations with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, including up to $1,000,000 in long-term financing for capital expenditures.

• 2021 levies for Rideau Valley, South Nation, and Mississippi Valley Conservation Authorities
• Authorization to negotiate with Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, including up to $1,000,000 in long-term financing
• Project update on The Ottawa Hospital's new Civic Campus development
• Delegation of authority to City Treasurer/CFO to finalize agreements

The Finance and Economic Development Committee received an update on The Ottawa Hospital's new Civic Campus development for information only. The Committee approved the 2021 levies for the Rideau Valley, South Nation, and Mississippi Valley Conservation Authorities as presented, and authorized staff to negotiate with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, including issuing up to $1,000,000 in long-term financing to be repaid by the MVCA.

• Approved 2021 levies for Rideau Valley, South Nation, and Mississippi Valley Conservation Authorities as presented
• Authorized staff to negotiate with Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority based on estimates in Document 2
• Authorized issuance of up to $1,000,000 in long-term financing for MVCA capital expenditures, to be repaid by MVCA
• Delegated authority to City Treasurer/CFO to finalize agreements with City Solicitor
• Received Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus development update for information

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to decide on several major policy items, including adopting 2021 tax ratios and policies, approving a housing and homelessness investment plan with new subsidy allocations, and amending zoning to permit short-term rentals city-wide. The agenda also includes routine items like confirming minutes and receiving reports on public health and heritage.

• Adopt 2021 tax ratios for property classes including new classes for shopping centres, office buildings, and large industrial properties
• Approve $7.6 million in additional tax revenue allocation: $3.5M to assessment growth and $4.1M to transit operating budget
• Approve housing subsidy reallocations including $300,000 from Supports to Housing and up to $1M from Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative for rent allowances
• Approve temporary three-year zoning amendment to permit short-term rentals of residential units city-wide
• Remove 10 properties from the Heritage Register, including 3288 Greenbank Road and 301 Second Avenue

Council approved a new Short-Term Rental By-law and related zoning amendments, limiting overnight guests to 10 per unit. The by-law requires hosts to use their principal residence and creates six enforcement positions funded by fees and accommodation tax. Council also adopted 2021 tax ratios, approved housing subsidy reallocations, and passed several zoning amendments.

• Approved Short-Term Rental By-law with 10-person overnight cap (carried, 2 dissenting)
• Approved temporary 3-year zoning amendment for short-term rentals city-wide
• Adopted 2021 tax ratios and optional property classes
• Approved housing subsidy framework updates and $2.3M reallocations for rent supplements
• Approved zoning for 6-storey mixed-use building at 294-300 Tremblay Road
• Approved zoning for stacked/detached dwellings at 2 Monk St and 160-162 Fifth Ave
• Approved heritage register removals for 10 properties
• Approved transit service evaluation criteria (1 dissenting)

Audit Committee

The Ottawa Audit Committee is meeting electronically to consider four items from the Office of the Auditor General (OAG): approving the approach and timeline for a Quality Assurance Review, approving proposed changes to the audit recommendation implementation update process, approving the 2021 Interim Audit Work Plan, and receiving reports on audit follow-ups. The committee will also discuss an in-camera item regarding a follow-up to the 2015 audit of IT security incident handling, portions of which will not be reported publicly.

• Approve OAG Quality Assurance Review approach and timeline (ACS2021-OAG-BVG-001)
• Approve proposed amendments to audit recommendation implementation update process (ACS2021-OAG-BVG-002)
• Approve OAG 2021 Interim Audit Work Plan (ACS2021-OAG-BVG-003)
• Receive Report on Audit Follow-up Procedures and detailed follow-up reports (ACS2021-OAG-BVG-004)
• In-camera discussion of portions of follow-up to 2015 IT security incident handling audit

The Audit Committee approved the Office of the Auditor General's approach and timeline for a Quality Assurance Review, revised Terms of Reference, proposed amendments to the audit recommendation implementation update process, and the 2021 Interim Audit Work Plan. It also received and carried the Report on Audit Follow-ups, including moving in camera for a confidential IT security audit follow-up. All items were carried as presented, with no votes against.

• Approved OAG Quality Assurance Review approach and timeline (carried)
• Approved revised Audit Committee Terms of Reference (carried)
• Approved amendments to audit recommendation implementation update process (carried)
• Approved OAG 2021 Interim Audit Work Plan (carried)
• Received Report on Audit Follow-ups and detailed follow-up reports (carried)
• Moved in camera for confidential IT security audit follow-up (carried)

Ottawa Police Services Board

The Ottawa Police Services Board is meeting to consider several items, most notably a recommendation to pause and reassess the South Campus Facility project, including cancelling the tender and refreshing the Facilities Strategic Plan. The board will also hear reports on Crime Stoppers, wellness initiatives, workplace injuries, complaints, and legal services, and will move in camera for confidential matters.

• Approve project pause and reassessment for South Campus Facility, cancelling tender
• Delegate authority to Chief for Enterprise Mobility procurement (Mobile Workforce Enablement project)
• Approve appointment of 5 RCMP employees as Special Constables
• Receive 2020 annual report on workplace injuries, illnesses, and incidents
• Receive Q1 2021 complaints report under Part V of Police Services Act

The board approved pausing the South Campus facility project, cancelling the tender, and refreshing the Facilities Strategic Plan. It also delegated procurement authority to the Chief for the Enterprise Mobility project and approved five RCMP special constable appointments. All other items were received as information.

• Approved South Campus project pause and reassessment, cancelling tender (Carried)
• Delegated authority to Chief for Enterprise Mobility procurement (Carried)
• Approved appointment of five RCMP employees as Special Constables (Carried)

Finance and Economic Development Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Committee is considering a single major item: adopting 2021 tax ratios, optional property classes, and related tax policies. This includes approving a $7.6 million allocation from technical adjustments, with $3.5 million to assessment growth and $4.1 million to transit. The committee will also recommend consulting on a small business property tax subclass and set 2022 tax due dates and penalty rates.

• Adopt optional property classes: Shopping Centre, Parking Lots and Vacant Land, Office Building, Large Industrial, New Multi-Residential, Professional Sports Facility
• Set 2021 tax ratios, e.g., Commercial Broad Class at 1.85204, Industrial Broad Class at 2.41793
• Approve $7.6M allocation: $3.5M to assessment growth, $4.1M to Transit Services operating budget
• Adopt $75 annual levy per student/bed/place for universities, correctional institutions, hospitals, and provincial educational institutions
• Approve 2022 tax due dates: interim March 17, 2022; final June 16, 2022; penalty rate 1.25% per month

The Finance and Economic Development Committee carried a report recommending Council adopt 2021 tax ratios, optional property classes (including Shopping Centre, Office Building, and Large Industrial), and various tax policies. It also approved allocating $7.6 million in additional tax revenue, with $3.5 million to assessment growth and $4.1 million to the Transit Services operating budget. The report will go to Council on April 28, 2021.

• Carried 2021 tax ratios and optional property classes (unanimous)
• Approved $7.6M allocation: $3.5M to assessment growth, $4.1M to transit
• Approved 2022 tax due dates: interim March 17, final June 16
• Approved $75 annual levy per student/bed/place for eligible institutions
• Approved continuation of tax mitigation programs (charitable rebate, farm grant, low-income deferrals)
• Approved capping and clawback provisions for 2021
• Approved changes to payment card processing service fee by-law
• Approved amendment to Municipal Capital Facility By-law for Elections Office space

Joint Meeting of the Planning Committee and Community and Protective Services Committee

This is a special joint meeting of Ottawa's Planning Committee and Community and Protective Services Committee to discuss and recommend two linked items on short-term rentals (like Airbnb). The committees will consider zoning by-law amendments to permit short-term rentals of residential dwelling units city-wide, and a related Short-Term Rental By-law to regulate them. Both items are recommendations to Council, not final decisions.

• Zoning By-law 2008-250 amendments to modify definitions for Bed and Breakfast and Hotel, and add new definitions for Short-term rental and Cottage rental
• Temporary three-year zoning amendment to permit short-term rental of residential dwelling units city-wide
• Proposed Short-Term Rental By-law (ACS2021-EPS-PPD-0001)
• Six temporary full-time equivalents in By-law and Regulatory Services to enforce the by-law, funded by user fees and municipal accommodation tax
• Amendments to By-law 2019-252 (Municipal Accommodation Tax) to align terminology

The joint Planning and Community and Protective Services Committee recommended that Council approve a new Short-Term Rental By-law and temporary three-year zoning amendments to permit short-term rentals of residential dwelling units city-wide. The recommendations include six new enforcement staff funded by fees and municipal accommodation tax, and both measures are conditional on each other taking effect. The committee also approved minor amendments to correct report language and add a public submissions summary requirement.

• Approved recommendation for temporary 3-year zoning amendment permitting short-term rentals city-wide (carried)
• Approved recommendation for new Short-Term Rental By-law (carried)
• Approved 6 temporary full-time equivalents for by-law enforcement, funded by fees and MAT revenue (carried)
• Approved amendments to Municipal Accommodation Tax By-law 2019-252 to align terminology (carried)
• Approved amendment to add public submissions summary requirement to zoning report (carried)
• Approved amendment to correct language in Short-term Rental By-law report regarding Maclaren Consulting (carried)

Planning Committee

Ottawa's Planning Committee is meeting electronically to consider three zoning by-law amendments that would allow new housing, and to approve an increased budget for road and sewer work on Cambrian Road. The committee will also receive a status update on its outstanding inquiries and motions. All items are recommendations to City Council.

• Zoning amendment for 2112 Bel-Air Drive to permit 27 townhouse units in a planned unit development
• Zoning amendment for 294 and 300 Tremblay Road to allow a six-storey mixed-use building with 72 residential units and ground-floor retail
• Zoning amendment for 2 Monk Street, 160 and 162 Fifth Avenue to permit stacked and detached dwellings
• Increase of $57,869.39 for oversizing road and sewer on Cambrian Road, from Old Greenbank Road to New Greenbank Road Alignment, bringing total to $3,350,911.39 plus taxes
• Status update on Planning Committee inquiries and motions for the period ending April 9, 2021

The Planning Committee approved three zoning by-law amendments and an increase in financial authority for road and sewer oversizing on Cambrian Road. All items were carried as presented and will be considered by City Council on April 28, 2021.

• Approved zoning amendment for 2112 Bel-Air Drive to permit 27 townhouse units (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 294 and 300 Tremblay Road for a six-storey mixed-use building with 72 residential units (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 2 Monk Street, 160 and 162 Fifth Avenue for stacked and detached dwellings (carried)
• Approved increase of financial authority for oversizing road and sewer on Cambrian Road by $57,869.39 to $3,350,911.39 plus taxes (carried)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

Ottawa's Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 will hold an electronic hearing on April 21, 2021, to consider 13 applications for minor variances and consents at properties across the city. The agenda lists each property address and application number, but does not describe the specific requests. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registration to speak.

• 255 Somerset (Ward 12) - application D08-02-21/A-00076
• 994 Bronson (Ward 17) - application D08-02-21/A-00027
• 11-13 Acacia (Ward 13) - applications D08-01-21/B-00046 and D08-02-21/A-00044
• 359-361 Whitby (Ward 15) - applications D08-01-21/B-00041, D08-01-21/B-00065, D08-02-21/A-00041, D08-02-21/A-00042
• 86 Queen Mary (Ward 13) - application D08-02-21/A-00084

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is holding an electronic hearing to consider six applications for minor variances and other adjustments to properties across Ottawa wards. The agenda includes applications for properties on Purdy, River, Henry Goulburn, and Doncaster streets. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registering to speak.

• 8621 and 8601 Purdy (Ward 21) - application D08-01-21/B-00038
• 1719 River (Ward 20) - application D08-01-21/B-00056
• 1707 River (Ward 20) - application D08-01-21/B-00057
• 51 (51A, 51B) Henry Goulburn (Ward 6) - applications D08-01-21/B-00039, B-00040 and D08-02-21/A-00038, A-00039
• 5660 Doncaster (Ward 20) - application D08-02-21/A-00048 (adjourned from April 7, 2021)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is holding an electronic hearing to consider 10 applications for minor variances and other property-related approvals at addresses across Ottawa. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call, opening remarks, declarations of interest, and confirmation of minutes. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registration to speak, with details in the agenda.

• 98 Cote Des Neiges (Ward 8-College) – applications A-00069, A-00070
• 2525 Lancaster (Ward 18-Alta Vista) – application B-00051
• 101 (103) James Cummings (Ward 7-Bay) – applications B-00031, B-00032 and A-00033, A-00034
• 138 Britannia (Ward 7-Bay) – application A-00040
• 2292 Prospect (Ward 18-Alta Vista) – application A-00051

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission is reviewing the OC Transpo performance report for the period ending December 2020. The meeting also includes a recommendation for Council to approve transit service evaluation criteria and priorities.

• OC Transpo performance report for the period ending December 2020
• Transit service evaluation criteria and priorities recommendation
• Status update on Transit Commission inquiries and motions
• Update on Confederation Line and bus service
• Inquiry regarding operator access to employee washrooms at LRT stations

The Transit Commission approved the transit service evaluation criteria and priorities, recommending Council adopt them, with a vote of 8 yeas and 3 nays. It also carried a motion directing the Chair to write to Ottawa's Medical Officer of Health emphasizing the role of transit workers in vaccine sequencing. The OC Transpo performance report for December 2020 was received, and two additional customer safety measures were approved for future reports. A motion to prioritize transit workers for immediate vaccination was withdrawn.

• Approved transit service evaluation criteria and priorities (8-3)
• Carried motion to write to Medical Officer of Health re: transit worker vaccine prioritization
• Approved inclusion of two customer safety measures in future performance reports
• Received OC Transpo performance report for period ending December 2020
• Received status update on inquiries and motions
• Withdrawn motion to urge immediate vaccination of essential workers

Police Services Board Policy and Governance Committee

The Policy and Governance Committee of the Ottawa Police Services Board is meeting electronically to confirm its agenda and minutes from January 14, 2021, and to discuss a draft scope of work for the board's strategic planning procurement process. No votes or decisions are listed; the only substantive item is for discussion.

• Discussion of draft scope of work for the board's strategic planning procurement process
• Confirmation of agenda for April 20, 2021 meeting
• Confirmation of minutes from January 14, 2021 meeting

Board of Health

The Ottawa Board of Health is meeting virtually to receive several reports, including Ottawa Public Health's 2020 Annual Report, the 2020 budget year-end results, and an emergency preparedness update. The board will also consider approving member participation in an upcoming conference. Most items are for information only, with one decision on conference attendance.

• Receive Ottawa Public Health 2020 Annual Report and forward to City Council
• Receive 2020 budget year-end results for the Board of Health
• Receive report on emergency preparedness and response 2019-2020
• Approve Members Cloutier and El-Chantiry to attend alPHa 2021 AGM and Conference virtually on June 8, 2021
• Receive report on contracts awarded July 1 to December 31, 2020

The Ottawa Board of Health voted to direct its chair to write to the Premier of Ontario requesting a review of all businesses and services to ensure only essential ones remain open during the Stay At Home Order, along with amendments to school closure language and enhanced enforcement powers. The board also received Ottawa Public Health's 2020 Annual Report and approved forwarding it to City Council, and approved participation of two members at the alPHa 2021 Annual General Meeting. The Medical Officer of Health's verbal report was received as amended, and the board heard from numerous delegations on prioritizing vaccine access for essential workers.

• Directed chair to write to Premier requesting stricter workplace closures and enhanced enforcement (Carried)
• Received Medical Officer of Health verbal report, as amended by Motion 16/3 (Carried)
• Received Ottawa Public Health 2020 Annual Report and approved forwarding to City Council (Carried)
• Received Ottawa Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response 2019-2020 report (Received)
• Received 2020 Budget Year-End Results status report (Received)
• Received Delegation of Authority contracts report for July 1 to December 31, 2020 (Received)
• Approved Members Cloutier and El-Chantiry participation at alPHa 2021 AGM (Carried)
• Confirmed minutes of February 8, 2021 meeting (Confirmed)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is considering a report on the Housing and Homelessness Investment Plan that would update the housing allowance framework and give the Director of Housing Services new authority to reallocate funds between program envelopes. The report also proposes allocating up to $2.3 million in provincial funding for rent supplements and short-term rent relief for homeless and at-risk households, and asks the Mayor to pursue additional federal and provincial funding for new housing subsidies.

• Update housing allowance framework for Envelope #4 (Rent Supplement and Housing Allowances) to align with provincial portable housing benefit programs
• Delegate authority to Director of Housing Services to reallocate funds between Envelope #6 (Social Housing Repairs and Renewal) and Envelope #4 based on demand
• Reallocate $300,000 from Envelope #5 (Supports to Housing) to Envelope #4 for additional housing allowances
• Allocate up to $1 million from Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) Rental Assistance Year 3 for housing allowances
• Allocate $1 million from Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF) Phase 3 for short-term rent relief

The Community and Protective Services Committee recommended Council approve updates to the housing allowance framework and delegate authority to reallocate funds for rent supplements and housing allowances, including $300,000 from Supports to Housing and up to $1 million from provincial OPHI funding. The committee also approved technical amendments to correct budget figures in the report and directed staff to notify the committee before using Envelope #6 funds. The recommendations were carried as presented with the amending motion.

• Approved technical amendments to correct budget figures on pages 22 and 23 (carried)
• Recommended Council approve housing allowance framework update for new allocations (carried)
• Recommended delegating authority to reallocate funds from Envelope #6 to Envelope #4 (carried)
• Recommended delegating authority to reallocate $300,000 from Envelope #5 to Envelope #4 (carried)
• Recommended delegating authority to allocate up to $1 million OPHI funding for housing allowances (carried)
• Recommended delegating authority to allocate $1 million SSRF Phase 3 for rent relief (carried)
• Recommended continuation of Home For Good program with available funding (carried)
• Directed staff to advise committee before using Envelope #6 funds (carried)

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to decide on a range of items, including a resolution urging action on the proposed Chalk River nuclear waste facility, several zoning by-law amendments, and the disposition of the 2020 operating surplus. The agenda also includes heritage permits, a women and gender equity strategy, and a public bike parking strategy.

• Resolution on Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Chalk River Near Surface Disposal Facility
• Disposition of $21.807M 2020 operating surplus to Tax Stabilization Reserve
• Zoning amendment for 12-storey mixed-use building at 1642 Merivale Road
• Zoning amendment for 9-storey apartment at 353-357 Gardner Street
• Heritage permits for 205 Scholastic Drive, 66 Stewart Street, and 61 Park Road

City Council extended the Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law until August 26, 2021, and added a provision that the more restrictive rule prevails in conflicts with federal or provincial law. Council also approved a series of zoning amendments, heritage permits, and the disposition of the 2020 operating surplus, including transferring $21.8 million to the Tax Stabilization Reserve. Several land acquisitions and brownfield grants were approved, and the City formally accepted a $235,000 Fire Safety Grant for Ottawa Fire Services.

• Extended Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law to Aug 26, 2021 (carried)
• Approved $21.8M 2020 surplus transfer to Tax Stabilization Reserve (carried)
• Approved zoning for 12-storey mixed-use at 1642 Merivale Rd (carried)
• Approved zoning for 26-storey mixed-use at 320 McRae Ave (carried)
• Approved heritage alterations at 205 Scholastic Dr, 66 Stewart St, 61 Park Rd (carried)
• Approved $6.77M land purchase from NCC for Albert/Queen/Slater/Bronson project (carried)
• Approved $300K reimbursement to Dovercourt Recreation Association (carried)
• Approved 2021 budgets and levies for 20 BIAs and Sparks Street Mall (carried)

Built Heritage Sub-Committee

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee will consider three items: removing 10 properties from the Heritage Register, receiving a report on heritage permits issued through delegated authority in 2020, and approving an application to alter 94 Crichton Street in the New Edinburgh Heritage Conservation District. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19. Public comments can be submitted by April 12, 2021.

• Recommend removing 10 properties from Heritage Register, including 3288 Greenbank Road, 77 Kenora Avenue, 577 Tweedsmuir Avenue, 227 Glebe Avenue, 20-22 Hawthorne Avenue, 24-26 Pretoria Avenue, 90 Martin Street, 26 Clovelly Road, 486 Cole Avenue, and 301 Second Avenue
• Approve alteration at 94 Crichton Street, including two-storey rear addition, with two-year heritage permit expiry
• Receive report on heritage permits issued through delegated authority in 2020
• Zoning by-law amendment for 406 and 408 Bank Street listed as planning circulation

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee recommended that Council remove 10 properties from the Heritage Register, including 3288 Greenbank Road and 227 Glebe Avenue. It also approved a heritage permit for a two-storey rear addition at 94 Crichton Street, with the member who declared a conflict abstaining. Two other reports were received for information.

• Carried recommendation to remove 10 properties from Heritage Register (e.g., 3288 Greenbank Rd, 227 Glebe Ave)
• Approved application to alter 94 Crichton St, including two-storey rear addition (member Conforti abstained)
• Delegated authority for minor design changes at 94 Crichton St to General Manager
• Approved heritage permit for 94 Crichton St with two-year expiry
• Carried recommendation to receive Heritage Permits 2020 report for information

Ottawa Public Library Board

The Ottawa Public Library Board is meeting electronically to receive updates and make decisions. Key items include a motion to endorse the final design for the joint OPL-LAC facility, approval of the 2021 board work plan, and a temporary closure of the Alta Vista branch for improvements. The board will also hear presentations on 2020 collection news and the joint facility design, plus a semi-annual performance report.

• Motion to endorse final design for OPL-LAC Joint Facility Project
• Approve 2021 Board Work Plan (Appendix 1)
• Temporary closure of Alta Vista Branch for three weeks in May 2021 for facility improvements
• Presentation on OPL's Collection News from 2020
• Semi-annual performance measurement report (July–December 2020)

Police Services Board Finance and Audit Committee

The Ottawa Police Services Board Finance and Audit Committee is meeting electronically to confirm the agenda and minutes from the 11 February 2021 meeting, and to receive a presentation on the South Facility for information. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural with one informational item. The next meeting date is to be determined.

• Update on South Facility (presentation for information only)
• Confirmation of agenda for 8 April 2021 meeting
• Confirmation of minutes from 11 February 2021 meeting

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee approved all six zoning by-law amendments on the agenda, recommending them to City Council. These include technical fixes to the Zoning By-law, a conversion at 331 Cooper Street, an expansion at 250 City Centre Avenue, a three-storey building on Byron/Lockhart/Honeywell Avenues, group home modifications at 963 Hare Avenue, and a nine-storey apartment at 353-357 Gardner Street. All items will be presented to Council on April 14, 2021.

• Approved technical amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for infill and R4 provisions, with an added clarification to subsection 139(3)(b).
• Approved a zoning amendment for 331 Cooper Street to allow conversion of a seven-storey office to an eight-storey mid-rise apartment.
• Approved a zoning amendment for 250 City Centre Avenue to expand Storefront Industry from 800 to 2,300 square metres and remove Light Industrial use.
• Approved a zoning amendment for 1010/1012 Byron, 117/121 Lockhart, and 2123/2129 Honeywell Avenues to permit a three-storey building.
• Approved a zoning amendment for 963 Hare Avenue to modify group home provisions.
• Approved a zoning amendment for 353-357 Gardner Street to permit a nine-storey mid-rise apartment dwelling.
• Confirmed Minutes 39 from March 25, 2021.

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 is holding an electronic hearing to consider 17 applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Ottawa. The agenda lists specific addresses and application numbers, but no details on the nature of the requests are provided in the agenda text. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registering to speak.

• 78 Prince Albert (Ward 13) - applications D08-01-21/B-00044 & D08-01-21/B-00045
• 565 Brittany (Ward 13) - application D08-02-21/A-00043
• 507 Edison (Ward 15) - applications D08-01-21/B-00047 & D08-01-21/B-00048, and D08-02-21/A-00046 & D08-02-21/A-00047
• 304 Lanark (Ward 15) - applications D08-01-20/B-00395 & D08-01-20/B-00396, and D08-02-20/A-00341 & D08-02-20/A-00342 (adjourned from Feb. 17 & Mar. 3)
• 182 & 184 Clare (Ward 15) - applications D08-01-20/B-00212 & D08-01-20/B-00213, and D08-02-20/A-00212 & D08-02-20/A-00213 (adjourned from Oct. 7/20 & Mar. 3/21)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider a staff-recommended Public Bike Parking Strategy and Implementation Plan, along with three motions: burying hydro wires on Hawthorne Avenue, requesting more commuter bus service and a parkade at Trim Park & Ride, and reviewing the priority of widening Navan Road. The committee will also receive a status update on its inquiries and motions. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Public Bike Parking Strategy and Implementation Plan (ACS2021-PWE-RPS-0001)
• Motion: Hydro wire burying on Hawthorne Avenue, subject to funding (ACS2021-OCC-TRC-0003)
• Motion: Request letters for more commuter bus service and provincial funding for Trim Park & Ride parkade (ACS2021-OCC-TRC-0004)
• Motion: Review priority of Navan Road widening (Brian Coburn to Mer Bleue) in TMP Update (ACS2021-OCC-TRC-0005)
• Status Update – Transportation Committee Inquiries and Motions (ACS2021-OCC-TRC-0006)

The Transportation Committee approved the Public Bike Parking Strategy and Implementation Plan, directing staff to explore bike share funding options. It also carried motions to request more frequent commuter bus service and a parkade at Trim Park & Ride, and to review the priority of urbanizing Navan Road. A motion to refer hydro wire burying on Hawthorne Avenue to Council was lost on a 3-8 vote.

• Approved the Public Bike Parking Strategy and Implementation Plan, with direction to staff to explore bike share funding options.
• Carried motion to request the Mayor write to Clarence-Rockland and Leduc Bus Lines for more frequent commuter bus service to Trim LRT station.
• Carried motion to request the Mayor write to the Premier and Minister of Transportation for provincial funding for a parkade at Trim Park & Ride.
• Carried revised motion to review the priority of urbanizing Navan Road (Brian Coburn to Mer Bleue) in the TMP update, including cycle tracks and sidewalks.
• Lost motion to refer hydro wire burying on Hawthorne Avenue to Council for a special area levy, on a division of 3 yeas and 8 nays.
• Confirmed Minutes 16 from March 3, 2021.
• Received the status update on committee inquiries and motions for the period ending March 19, 2021.

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 will hold an electronic hearing on April 7, 2021, to consider 13 applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Ottawa. The agenda lists each property address and application number but does not include details of the requested variances or consents. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registering to speak by the Monday before the hearing.

• 151 Rothesay (Ward 23) – consent application D08-01-21/B-00053
• 151 Rothesay (Ward 23) – variance applications D08-02-21/A-00049 and A-00053
• 151 McCurdy (Ward 23) – variance application D08-02-21/A-00050
• 120 & 80 Hearst (Ward 23) – consent applications D08-01-21/B-00049 and D08-01-20/B-00050
• 985, 987, 989 Hollington (Ward 16) – consent applications D08-01-21/B-00035 to B-00037 and variance applications D08-02-21/A-00035 to A-00037

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is holding an electronic hearing to consider six applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Ottawa. The meeting includes roll call, opening remarks, declarations of interest, confirmation of minutes, and adjournment requests. Public participation is available via Zoom and YouTube due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• 135 Heather (Ward 5) - applications D08-01-21/B-00028, D08-01-21/B-00029
• 13 Lennox (Ward 21) - application D08-02-21/A-00056
• 5660 Doncaster (Ward 20) - application D08-02-21A-00048
• 4926 Stonecrest (Ward 5) - applications D08-01-21/B-00042, D08-01-21/B-00043
• 2760 Stagecoach (Ward 20) - application D08-01-21/B-00033; 795 Meteor (Ward 19) - application D08-02-20/A-00161 (adjourned from Jan 13, 2021)

Finance and Economic Development Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Committee will consider approving 2021 budgets and special levies for 20 Business Improvement Areas and the Sparks Street Mall Authority. It will also review the disposition of 2020 operating surpluses and deficits, including transfers to reserves and funding for Ottawa Police Services. The agenda includes several property transactions, such as declaring surplus lands and approving land acquisitions from the National Capital Commission for the Albert/Queen/Slater/Bronson reconstruction project. Additionally, the committee will discuss four Brownfield grant applications for redevelopment projects.

• 2021 budgets and special levies for 20 BIAs and Sparks Street Mall Authority
• Transfer of $21.807M 2020 surplus to Tax Stabilization Reserve; $1.107M to Ottawa Police Services
• Land acquisition from NCC for Albert/Queen/Slater/Bronson project totaling $7.8M
• Brownfield grants: 36-46 Robinson Ave ($407,694), 875 Montreal Rd ($59,735), 180 Metcalfe St ($754,924), 1354-1376 Carling Ave ($414,334)
• Declare surplus 5441 William Lindsay Court and part of 4160 Riverside Drive; transfer to OCLDC

The Finance and Economic Development Committee recommended Council approve the 2021 budgets and special levies for 20 Business Improvement Areas and the Sparks Street Mall Authority, and to enact the corresponding by-laws. The committee also recommended transferring a $21.807 million 2020 operating surplus to the Tax Stabilization Reserve, among other reserve transfers. Several property transactions and brownfield grant applications were also recommended for approval.

• Approved 2021 budgets and special levies for 20 BIAs and Sparks Street Mall Authority, and recommended Council enact the levy by-laws.
• Recommended Council adopt the report on budget expenses pursuant to Ontario Regulation 284/09.
• Recommended transferring $21.807 million 2020 operating surplus to Tax Stabilization Reserve, and other reserve transfers for police, transit, library, water, wastewater, and stormwater services.
• Declared surplus 5441 William Lindsay Court and part of 4160 Riverside Drive, and recommended transferring the latter to OCLDC for disposal.
• Recommended approving land acquisitions from the National Capital Commission for the Albert/Queen/Slater/Bronson reconstruction project, valued at $7.8 million total.
• Recommended approving temporary delegated authorities for Ottawa Markets' 2021 outdoor markets program.
• Received the COVID-19 Economic Update and Recovery and Rebound Program report for information.
• Recommended approving brownfield redevelopment grants for properties at Robinson Avenue, Montreal Road, Metcalfe Street, and Carling Avenue.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive staff presentations and provide feedback on several city-wide accessibility topics, including the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, protected intersections, a 30 km/h design toolbox for local streets, and the Strandherd Drive widening project. The committee will also receive updates from the Accessibility Office and working groups. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for information and feedback.

• Community Safety and Well-Being Plan update (city-wide)
• Accessibility features at protected intersections (city-wide)
• Local residential streets 30 km/h design toolbox (city-wide)
• Strandherd Drive widening from Maravista Drive to Jockvale Road (Barrhaven)
• Accessibility Office update and working groups updates

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received presentations and provided feedback on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, protected intersections, a 30 km/h design toolbox, and the Strandherd Drive widening. It approved motions to include its comments in a staff report to Council, to review the 30 km/h guidelines by April 21, and to formally receive joint comments on the Women and Gender Equity Strategy. The committee also authorized a six-month leave for member Kathleen Forestell and received an update on housing subsidies.

• Approved motion to include AAC comments in the staff report on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan to be presented to Council in June 2021.
• Approved motion to review the 30 km/h design toolbox guidelines and provide feedback by April 21, 2021.
• Approved motion to formally receive the joint AAC/FLSAC comments on the Women and Gender Equity Strategy.
• Approved motion to authorize Kathleen Forestell's absence from the committee for up to six months, ending September 30, 2021.
• Approved suspension of rules to consider the housing subsidies presentation.
• Received the presentation on accessibility features at protected intersections for information.
• Received the presentation on the Strandherd Drive widening as presented.
• Received the Accessibility Office update for information.

Transit Commission

The Ottawa Transit Commission is meeting electronically on March 31, 2021. The sole agenda item is a report on COVID-19 service adjustments, which the commission will receive for information. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily an update session.

• COVID-19 service adjustments update (ACS2021-TSD-TS-0006, city-wide)

The Transit Commission received a report on COVID-19 service adjustments for information only, with Councillor C. McKenney dissenting. No formal decisions were made; the report was presented and discussed, with public submissions and speakers opposing the reductions.

• Received COVID-19 service adjustments report for information (with C. McKenney dissenting)

Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management

The Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management will consider a Council referral to oppose the proposed Chalk River nuclear waste facility and the entombment of the Rolphton reactor. The committee will also confirm minutes from its February 16 meeting and receive an information item on an advisory committee appointment. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Resolution opposing Chalk River Nuclear Waste Facility (Council Motion No. 2021-49/6)
• Proposed Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) for 1,000,000 cubic metres of radioactive waste
• Plan to entomb Rolphton Nuclear Power Demonstration reactor in grout and concrete
• Directing Mayor to write to federal ministers and agencies expressing opposition
• Appointment of Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee member from reserve list

The committee carried a motion urging Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and its regulator to address Ottawa's concerns about the proposed Near Surface Disposal Facility and related activities, including stopping waste imports, enhancing river safeguards, and providing monitoring data. The motion also requests a regional assessment and directs the mayor to write to federal ministers. The motion will be presented to City Council on 14 April 2021.

• Carried motion EPWWM 2021 15/01 urging action on Chalk River nuclear waste concerns
• Approved recommendation to stop import/transfer of external AECL waste from other provinces
• Approved recommendation to increase safeguards to protect the Ottawa River during site activities
• Approved recommendation to prevent precipitation from entering the NSDF
• Approved recommendation to provide timely access to environmental monitoring data
• Approved recommendation to commit to prompt notification of spill/release events
• Approved recommendation to request a regional assessment under the Impact Assessment Act
• Approved recommendation to direct the mayor to write to federal ministers and agencies

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee is meeting to consider recommending Council approve the Women and Gender Equity Strategy and 2021-2022 Framework. The agenda also includes confirmation of minutes and routine procedural items. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Recommendation to approve Women and Gender Equity Strategy and 2021-2022 Framework (ACS2021-CSS-GEN-0002)
• Confirmation of minutes from February 16-18, 2021

The Community and Protective Services Committee recommended Council approve the Women and Gender Equity Strategy and 2021-2022 Framework, as presented. The recommendation was carried, and a direction to staff was accepted to find resources for transformative change in Phase 2 and develop accountability mechanisms with community organizations. The meeting was held electronically and adjourned at 11 am.

• Carried recommendation to approve the Women and Gender Equity Strategy and 2021-2022 Framework
• Accepted direction to staff to find resources for transformative change in Phase 2 and develop accountability mechanisms

Planning Committee

The Ottawa Planning Committee is meeting electronically to consider seven zoning by-law amendments, including two large mixed-use developments (26-storey at 320 McRae Avenue/315 Tweedsmuir Avenue, and 18/16-storey at 1619-1655 Carling Avenue), plus smaller projects. The committee will also receive the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department's 2020 year-end report and a response to a neighbourhood study inquiry. All zoning items are recommendations to Council, which will consider them on April 14, 2021.

• Zoning amendment for 26-storey mixed-use development and public park at 320 McRae Avenue and 315 Tweedsmuir Avenue
• Zoning amendment for 18 and 16-storey mixed-use development at 1619-1655 Carling Avenue
• Zoning amendment for indoor rooftop amenity area above height limit at 851 Richmond Road
• Zoning amendment to convert embassy building to eight-unit apartment at 4 Range Road
• Zoning amendment for 12-storey mixed-use building at 1642 Merivale Road

The Planning Committee carried all six zoning by-law amendment recommendations, forwarding them to Council for final approval on April 14, 2021. These include a 26-storey mixed-use development at 320 McRae Avenue and 315 Tweedsmuir Avenue, an 18 and 16-storey development at 1619-1655 Carling Avenue, an indoor rooftop amenity at 851 Richmond Road, conversion of an embassy to an eight-unit apartment at 4 Range Road, low-rise stacked terrace homes at 4639 Bank Street, and a 12-storey mixed-use building at 1642 Merivale Road. The committee also received the 2020 year-end report from the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department for information.

• Approved recommendation to rezone 320 McRae Avenue and 315 Tweedsmuir Avenue for a 26-storey mixed-use development and public park, contingent on discharging agreement OC2004404 and executing a new Section 37 agreement.
• Approved recommendation to rezone 1619-1655 Carling Avenue for an 18 and 16-storey mixed-use development, contingent on executing a Section 37 agreement.
• Approved recommendation to rezone 851 Richmond Road to permit an indoor rooftop amenity area projecting above the height limit.
• Approved recommendation to rezone 4 Range Road to convert an embassy building to an eight-unit low-rise apartment dwelling.
• Approved recommendation to rezone 4639 Bank Street from Development Reserve and Minor Institutional to General Mixed Use for low-rise stacked terrace homes with limited non-residential uses.
• Approved recommendation to rezone 1642 Merivale Road for a 12-storey mixed-use building, despite opposition from Ward Councillor Chiarelli.
• Received the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department 2020 Year-End Report for information.
• Confirmed Minutes 38 from February 25, 2021.

Joint Meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the French Language Services Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee and French Language Services Advisory Committee are holding a special joint meeting to receive a presentation on the Women and Gender Equity Strategy and 2021-2022 Framework. The committees will provide feedback as appropriate. The meeting is held electronically via Zoom, with public participation allowed.

• Presentation: Women and Gender Equity Strategy and 2021-2022 Framework (ACS2021-CSS-GEN-0002)
• Meeting held electronically per Municipal Act, 2001, as amended by COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020
• Public written comments due by 4:30 pm on March 23, 2021
• Public oral comments registration deadline: 4:30 pm on March 23, 2021
• Simultaneous interpretation in both official languages available

The special joint meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee and French Language Services Advisory Committee lacked quorum, so members proceeded informally and made no proposals. They received a staff presentation on the Women and Gender Equity Strategy and 2021-2022 Framework, and staff answered questions. A memorandum summarizing feedback will be sent to the Community and Protective Services Committee before its March 26, 2021 meeting.

• No formal decisions were made due to lack of quorum; the meeting was held informally.
• Received a staff presentation on the Women and Gender Equity Strategy and 2021-2022 Framework for information.
• Agreed that a memorandum of feedback will be sent to the Community and Protective Services Committee before March 26, 2021.

Ottawa Police Services Board

The Ottawa Police Services Board is meeting electronically to discuss and decide on several items, including a review of the Special Constable Program, appointments of special constables, and a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal. The board will also receive reports on financial status, policies, and various inquiries. The meeting includes a public delegation period and will move in camera for confidential items.

• Special Constable Program Review presentation with public delegations
• Approve Daniel Faust (Carleton University) and 5 OPS members as Special Constables
• Renew Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for 3 years (April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2024)
• $1,500 Silver Sponsorship of OAPSB Annual Conference
• Financial Status Report – Fourth Quarter 2020

The Ottawa Police Services Board approved attendance and sponsorship for the OAPSB annual conference, including a $1,500 Silver Sponsorship, and nominated a member to its board. It also approved the appointment of six special constables (one from Carleton University, five from OPS) and renewed a three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. All other items were received as information only.

• Approved attendance of five board members and executive director at OAPSB annual conference (carried)
• Approved nomination of D. Nirman to OAPSB board of directors (carried)
• Approved $1,500 Silver Sponsorship of OAPSB 2021 conference (carried)
• Approved appointment of Daniel Faust as Special Constable (carried)
• Approved appointment of five OPS members as Special Constables (carried)
• Approved renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for 3 years (carried)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 is holding an electronic hearing on March 17, 2021, to consider 13 applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Ottawa. The agenda lists six new applications and seven applications deferred from earlier meetings. The public can watch online or submit comments by email before the hearing.

• 692 (692A, 692B) Crystal, Ward 13-Rideau-Rockcliffe: consent and variance applications (D08-01-20/B-00374, B-00375; D08-02-20/A-00326, A-00327)
• 37 Mason, Ward 17-Capital: variance application (D08-02-21/A-00013)
• 504 and 506 McLeod, Ward 14-Somerset: consent applications (D08-01-21/B-00017, B-00018)
• 42 Byron, Ward 15-Kitchissippi: consent application (D08-01-20/B-00408)
• 88 Albert, Ward 14-Somerset: consent applications (D08-01-21/B-00024, B-00025)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is holding an electronic hearing on March 17, 2021, to consider four applications for minor variances or consent at properties across Ottawa. The agenda includes roll call, opening remarks, declarations of interest, confirmation of minutes, and adjournment requests, followed by hearings on each application. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registration to speak, with details provided in the agenda.

• 231 Shinny (Ward 6-Stittsville) - application D08-02-21/A-00026
• 1267 Fairway (Ward 21-Rideau-Goulbourn) - application D08-02-21/A-00002
• 4 Mion (Ward 22-Gloucester-South Nepean) - application D08-02-20/A-00318
• 1720 & 1724 Grasmere (Ward 18-Alta Vista) - application D08-01-21/B-00023

Transit Commission

The Ottawa Transit Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on several transit items, including a proposal to expand the advertising contract with Pattison Outdoor Advertising to cover O-Train Line 1 trains and stations. They will also receive the Light Rail Regulatory Monitor and Compliance Officer's annual report for 2020 and the Transit Services 2021 Business Plan. The meeting will be held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Approve agreement with Pattison Outdoor Advertising to expand existing contract to O-Train Line 1 trains and stations, extending until Stage 2 O-Train extensions' expected revenue service
• Receive Light Rail Regulatory Monitor and Compliance Officer Annual Report for 2020 (ACS2021-OCC-GEN-0009)
• Receive Transit Services 2021 Business Plan and reporting on 2020 Business Plan (ACS2021-TSD-TS-0003)
• Confirmation of minutes from February 17, 2021 meeting

The Transit Commission approved expanding the advertising contract with Pattison Outdoor Advertising to include O-Train Line 1 trains and stations, extending it until Stage 2 revenue service begins. It also received the Light Rail Regulatory Monitor and Compliance Officer Annual Report for 2020 and the Transit Services 2021 Business Plan. An inquiry was raised about bus operator access to employee washrooms at LRT stations, but no decision was made on it.

• Approved advertising agreement with Pattison Outdoor Advertising for O-Train Line 1 (carried)
• Carried recommendation to receive Light Rail Regulatory Monitor and Compliance Officer Annual Report for 2020
• Received Transit Services 2021 Business Plan and 2020 reporting for information

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is holding an online hearing to consider seven applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Ottawa. The meeting includes roll call, opening remarks, declarations of interest, confirmation of minutes, and adjournment requests. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registering to speak.

• 1750 Innes (Ward 11) - consent application D08-01-21/B-00026
• 13 Marier (Ward 12) - variance application D08-02-21/A-00008
• 4060 Carling (Ward 4) - consent application D08-01-21/B-00027
• 32 Clovelly (Ward 11) - variance application D08-02-21/A-00015
• 898 Alpine (Ward 7) - consent D08-01-21/B-00019 and variances D08-02-21/A-00010 & A-00011

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to decide on several committee recommendations, including a major increase in annual affordable housing funding, a housing and homelessness workplan, and a housing blitz for homeless families. The agenda also includes zoning amendments, a $15 million contingency for the Confederation Line, and various transportation and planning items.

• Increase annual affordable housing contribution to $20.6M, including $14.6M capital budget and $6M development charge exemptions by 2030
• Approve 2021-2022 Housing and Homelessness Work Plan
• Direct housing blitz and new Request for Offers for temporary accommodation for homeless families
• Approve $15M additional budget authority for Confederation Line contingency
• Zoning amendments for 1705 Carling Avenue (22-storey residential), 7070 Mansfield Road, 1770 Heatherington Road, and Corso Italia Station District

Council approved a housing services long-range financial plan that increases the city's annual affordable housing contribution to $20.6 million, including a $14.6 million capital budget starting in 2022 and a $6 million development charge exemptions budget by 2030. The plan also directs the Mayor to seek $283.1 million in federal/provincial capital funding and $93.4 million annually in operating funding for 5,000 new housing units and two transitional facilities. Council also approved a housing blitz and a new request for offers for temporary accommodations for homeless families, and approved a $15 million contingency for the Confederation Line.

• Approved $20.6M annual affordable housing contribution (16-7)
• Approved 2021-2022 Housing and Homelessness Work Plan (16-8)
• Approved housing blitz and new RFO for temporary accommodations
• Approved $15M Confederation Line contingency funding
• Approved zoning amendment for 22-storey tower at 1705 Carling Ave
• Approved Corso Italia Station District Secondary Plan and zoning
• Approved $11M acquisition of 1010 Somerset Street
• Approved demolition of 257 McArthur Avenue with conditions

Ottawa Public Library Board

The Ottawa Public Library Board is meeting electronically to decide on a fundraising policy framework, approve the 2020 operating surplus transfer, and receive financial reports and verbal updates. The board will also move into closed session for collective bargaining and the CEO performance review.

• Approve fundraising policy framework and related policies (002, 008, 010, 022)
• Transfer $6,277,755 operating surplus: $1,277,755 to Library Reserve, $5,000,000 to OPL/LAC Joint Facility project
• Receive Q4 2020 financial statements
• Verbal reports from OLA Super Conference and FOPL AGM
• In camera: collective bargaining and CEO performance review

The Ottawa Public Library Board approved a new Fundraising Policy Framework, including updated policies on delegation of authority, donations, CEO reporting, and sponsorship. The Board also approved transferring the 2020 operating surplus of $6,277,755, with $5,000,000 directed to the OPL-LAC Joint Facility project and $1,277,755 to the Library Reserve. The CEO's 2020 performance review was approved in camera.

• Approved the Fundraising Policy Framework and related policies (OPL 20210309/3).
• Approved transferring $5,000,000 of the 2020 operating surplus to the OPL-LAC Joint Facility project (OPL 20210309/4).
• Approved transferring $1,277,755 of the 2020 operating surplus to the Library Reserve (OPL 20210309/4).
• Approved the 2020 CEO Individual Contribution Agreement (OPL 20210309/8(2)).
• Received the Chair's verbal update (OPL 20210309/1).
• Received the CEO's report (OPL 20210309/2).
• Received trustee reports on the OLA Super Conference and FOPL AGM (OPL 20210309/5, /6).
• Received the in-camera item on labour relations (OPL 20210309/7(2)).

Built Heritage Sub-Committee

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee will consider three applications to alter heritage-designated buildings, recommend adding a property to the city's heritage register, and receive a status update on inquiries and motions. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19, with public participation via Zoom or YouTube.

• Application to alter the Deschâtelets Building at 205 Scholastic Drive (formerly 175 Main Street), with plans by Hobin Architecture dated January 28, 2021
• Application to alter Reagan House at 66 Stewart Street, with plans by SAI Consultants dated December 18, 2020, conditional on new window matching historic style
• Application to alter 61 Park Road in Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District, with conditions including removing aluminum soffits and reinstating wood details
• Addition of 15 des Oblats Avenue to the City of Ottawa Heritage Register and direction to review for Part IV designation
• Status update on Built Heritage Sub-Committee inquiries and motions for period ending February 24, 2021

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee approved applications to alter three heritage-designated properties: 205 Scholastic Drive (Deschâtelets Building), 66 Stewart Street (Reagan House), and 61 Park Road. Each approval includes conditions, delegation of minor design changes to staff, and a two-year heritage permit expiry. The committee also added 15 des Oblats Avenue to the Heritage Register, with a motion to explore commemoration of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus instead of pursuing heritage designation.

• Approved alterations to 205 Scholastic Drive per Hobin Architecture plans, with delegated minor changes and a two-year permit.
• Approved alterations to 66 Stewart Street per SAI Consultants plans, conditional on matching east façade window style, with delegated minor changes and a two-year permit.
• Approved as-built conditions and landscape plan for 61 Park Road, subject to conditions like wood soffits, stone cladding, and reinstating front yard landscaping, plus a two-year permit.
• Directed staff to consult Forestry and By-laws staff on tree removal permits and landscaping impacts at 61 Park Road before Council consideration.
• Approved adding 15 des Oblats Avenue to the Heritage Register under Section 27(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act.
• Amended recommendation 2 for 15 des Oblats Avenue to direct staff to explore commemoration of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus through future Site Plan Control, instead of Part IV designation review.
• Confirmed minutes from January 20 and February 5, 2021 meetings.
• Received status update on inquiries and motions for the period ending February 24, 2021.

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will consider three planning items: a zoning amendment for 7070 Mansfield Road, an official plan and zoning amendment for 1164 and 1166 Highcroft Drive, and a settlement with the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal regarding Flewellyn/Goulbourn lands. The committee will also confirm minutes from its February 4, 2021 meeting. The meeting will be held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Rezoning 7070 Mansfield Road from AG to AG6 to prohibit residential uses on retained farmland
• Official Plan amendment for 1164 and 1166 Highcroft Drive to increase density to 29 dwelling units per gross hectare
• Zoning amendment for 1164 and 1166 Highcroft Drive from V1P to V1P[xxx-r] to allow planned unit development
• Direct staff to seek LPAT modifications for Flewellyn/Goulbourn lands: redesignation from Significant Wetland to General Rural Area and Rural Natural Features Area, and rezoning from EP3 to RU

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommended Council approve a zoning amendment for part of 7070 Mansfield Road, changing the zoning from Agricultural Zone (AG) to Agricultural Zone, Subzone 6 (AG6) and Rural Countryside Zone (RU) to prohibit residential uses and align with the Official Plan. It also recommended approving an Official Plan amendment and zoning change for 1164 and 1166 Highcroft Drive to increase density to 29 units per hectare and allow a planned unit development. Additionally, the committee recommended directing staff to seek modifications from the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to remove Significant Wetland designation and change zoning on lands in the Flewellyn/Goulbourn area. All recommendations were carried.

• Approved amended recommendation to rezone part of 7070 Mansfield Road from AG to AG6 and RU, prohibiting residential uses on retained farmland.
• Approved recommendation to modify the Official Plan for 1164 and 1166 Highcroft Drive to allow up to 29 dwelling units per gross hectare.
• Approved recommendation to rezone 1164 and 1166 Highcroft Drive from V1P to V1P[xxx-r] to permit a planned unit development and modify performance standards.
• Approved recommendation to direct staff to seek LPAT modifications to remove Significant Wetland designation and rezone lands in Flewellyn/Goulbourn from EP3 to RU.
• Confirmed minutes of the previous meeting (Minutes 20).

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 will hold an electronic hearing on March 3, 2021, to consider 15 applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Ottawa. The agenda lists each application by address, ward, and file number, but does not provide details on the specific requests. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registering to speak by the Monday before the hearing.

• 322 Perrier (Ward 12) - file D08-02-21/A-00012
• 2221 Lawn & 428 Ancaster (Ward 7) - files B-00008, B-00009
• 1551 Kingsdale (Ward 10) - files B-00004, B-00005 and A-00001
• 2911 Prince of Wales (Ward 22) - files A-00361 to A-00364 (adjourned from Jan 8/20)
• 84-90 Doane (Ward 7) - files B-00001 to B-00003 (adjourned from Feb. 3/21)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee is meeting to recommend Council approve several transportation items, including a traffic plan for Albion Road and a functional design for transit priority and HOV lanes on Blair Road. The committee will also receive the annual road safety action plan update and consider a patio innovation program for 2021. These are recommendations to Council, not final decisions.

• Albion Road Traffic Study Recommendations (Bank Street to Lester Road) - recommend Council approve the Recommended Plan
• Blair Road Transit Priority and High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (Blair Station to Innes Road) - approve functional design and post Environmental Study Report for 30-day public review
• Strategic Road Safety Action Plan Annual Report - receive 2020 status update and approve 2021 implementation plan
• Patio Innovation Program 2021 - delegate authority to close road segments for patios through Jan 1, 2022, with BIA or 2/3 business owner approval; amend patio by-law for 2:00 AM closure and unlimited café seating permits; allow retail pop-ups with $68 application fee and $372 for retail patio

The Transportation Committee recommended Council approve the 2021 Patio Innovation Program, which would allow road closures and patio permits until 2:00 AM, and add proactive enforcement in the ByWard Market. The committee also carried recommendations for the Albion Road traffic study, Blair Road transit priority and HOV lanes, and the 2021 Road Safety Action Plan. The committee confirmed minutes from February 3, 2021.

• Approved Albion Road Traffic Study recommendations (Bank Street to Lester Road) as presented.
• Approved Blair Road Transit Priority and HOV Lanes (Blair Station to Innes Road) functional design and directed staff to finalize the Environmental Study Report for public review.
• Approved the 2021 Road Safety Action Plan and directed staff to report on automated school bus stop camera pilot in Q3 2021.
• Approved the 2021 Patio Innovation Program as amended, including 2:00 AM patio closure and ByWard Market proactive enforcement motion.
• Confirmed minutes of February 3, 2021 meeting.

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is holding an electronic hearing on March 3, 2021, to consider three applications for minor variances or consents at 2 Henry Goulbourn (Ward 6) and 5284 Saumure (Ward 19). The meeting includes roll call, opening remarks, declarations of interest, confirmation of minutes, and adjournment requests. Public participation is via Zoom and YouTube due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• 2 Henry Goulbourn, Ward 6-Stittsville: application D08-01-21/B-00022 (consent)
• 2 Henry Goulbourn, Ward 6-Stittsville: applications D08-02-21/A-00020 and A-00021 (minor variances)
• 5284 Saumure, Ward 19-Cumberland: application D08-01-20/B-00280 (consent)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 is holding an electronic hearing to consider 19 applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Ottawa. The agenda lists the properties and application numbers but does not include details of the requested variances. The meeting is being held online due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• 19 applications for minor variances and consents
• Properties include 29 Somerset W, 215 Dovercourt, 179 Strathcona, 115 and 117 Holmwood, 178 Main, 73 Kilbarry, 549 Hilson, 519 Windermere, 51 Garrison, 22 and 20 Euclid, 182-184 Clare, 116 Bayswater, 443-445 Dawson, 304 Lanark
• Several applications are adjourned from previous meetings (Oct. 7/20, Feb. 3/21, Feb. 17/21)
• Hearing held by electronic participation due to COVID-19
• Public can submit written comments or register to speak by the Monday before the hearing

Finance and Economic Development Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Committee will consider approving the city's $11,000,000 acquisition of 1010 Somerset Street from the federal government, including a forgivable $8,580,000 CMHC loan and a $400,000 contribution for a master plan. Members will also receive updates on Stage 2 LRT, 2020 council remuneration, legal services, and property transactions, plus recommend extending two Shaw Centre board members' terms.

• Approve $11M purchase of 1010 Somerset St. (2.55 ha) from Canada, with CMHC loan and CEPEO school MOU
• One-time $400,000 from City Wide Reserve for community hub master plan at 1010 Somerset
• Receive 2020 statement of remuneration, benefits & expenses paid to Council and appointees
• Receive Stage 2 LRT quarterly update
• Recommend extending Debra Armstrong and Michael Crockatt to Shaw Centre board until Nov. 14, 2022

The Finance and Economic Development Committee recommended Council approve an additional $15 million for the Stage 1 LRT contingency to fund legal and technical work in claims disputes with Rideau Transit Group, funded from the Transit Capital Reserve with $2.7 million from development charges on an interim basis. The committee also recommended Council approve the $11 million acquisition of 1010 Somerset Street for a community hub, including a $400,000 contribution for a master plan and agreements with the Algonquins of Ontario, CMHC, and CEPEO. Other items were received for information, including the Stage 2 LRT update, remuneration report, legal services report, and property delegation report. The committee extended the terms of two Shaw Centre board members and confirmed the previous minutes.

• Recommended Council approve $15 million additional budget for Confederation Line contingency, funded from Transit Capital Reserve and development charges, to support claims disputes with RTG.
• Recommended Council approve the $11 million acquisition of 1010 Somerset Street from the federal government, with delegated authority for related agreements.
• Approved a one-time $400,000 contribution from the City Wide Reserve for a master concept plan and closing costs for the 1010 Somerset acquisition.
• Recommended Council extend Debra Armstrong and Michael Crockatt's terms on the Shaw Centre Board of Directors to November 14, 2022.
• Received the Stage 2 LRT quarterly update for information.
• Received the 2020 statement of remuneration, benefits, and expenses paid to Council and appointees for information.
• Received the comprehensive legal services report for July 1 to December 31, 2020 for information.
• Received the status update on committee inquiries and motions for information.

Joint Meeting of Finance and Economic Development Committee and Community and Protective Services Committee

This joint meeting of Ottawa's Finance and Economic Development and Community and Protective Services Committees will consider three housing-related items. The main item is a recommendation to increase the city's annual affordable housing contribution to $20.6 million, including capital and development charge exemption increases. The committees will also review the 2021-2022 Housing and Homelessness Work Plan and a proposal to re-house 24 families from Tabor Apartments and end the hotel per diem arrangement by July 1, 2021.

• Increase annual affordable housing contribution to $20.6 million, including $14.6M capital budget authority starting 2022
• Raise annual taxation contribution for affordable housing by $1M annually from 2022 to 2025
• Increase Development Charge Exemptions budget by $500K annually from 2022 to 2030
• Pursue $283.1M in federal/provincial capital funding for 5,000 new housing units and two transitional facilities
• Approve 2021-2022 Housing and Homelessness Work Plan and re-house 24 families from Tabor Apartments (120-140 St. Denis)

The joint committees recommended Council approve a Housing Services Long Range Financial Plan increasing the city's annual affordable housing contribution to $20.6 million, including a $14.6 million capital budget and a $6 million development charge exemptions budget by 2030. They also recommended Council approve the 2021-2022 Housing and Homelessness Work Plan, with a technical amendment correcting data. A motion to request the province cover the $80 million annual Rent Geared to Income program cost was carried. A motion to create a funding strategy chart was lost.

• Approved recommendation to increase annual affordable housing contribution to $20.6 million, including $14.6 million capital budget and $6 million development charge exemptions by 2030.
• Approved recommendation to increase annual taxation contribution for affordable housing by $1 million annually from 2022 to 2025.
• Approved recommendation to increase Development Charge Exemptions budget by $500,000 annually from 2022 to 2030.
• Approved recommendation for Mayor to pursue $283.1 million in federal/provincial capital funding for 5,000 new housing units and two transitional facilities.
• Approved recommendation for Mayor to pursue $93.4 million annual federal/provincial operating funding for housing subsidies and support services.
• Carried motion directing Mayor to write to province requesting coverage of Rent Geared to Income program expenses.
• Lost motion to create a summary chart outlining how funding strategies reduce the Centralized Waiting List.
• Approved 2021-2022 Housing and Homelessness Work Plan as amended by technical motion correcting data.

Planning Committee

Ottawa's Planning Committee meets electronically to consider several zoning and official plan amendments, including a major new secondary plan for the Corso Italia Station District and related zoning changes on Gladstone Avenue. The committee will also review a development charge complaint, zoning amendments for individual properties, and annual reports. All recommendations will go to City Council on March 10, 2021.

• Development charge complaint for 500 Preston Street (deferred from Feb 11)
• Zoning amendment for 1770 Heatherington Road to permit community centre and urban agriculture
• Official Plan amendment for Corso Italia Station District Secondary Plan, including zoning for 818 and 933 Gladstone Avenue
• Zoning amendment for 225 Cope Drive to adjust back-to-back townhouse provisions
• Zoning amendment for 991 Carling Avenue to extend temporary parking lot use for Ottawa Hospital staff by 3 years

The Planning Committee recommended Council approve the Corso Italia Station District Secondary Plan and related zoning amendments for 818 and 933 Gladstone Avenue and part of 1030 Somerset Street, with amendments to streetscape wording, asset management text, and site-specific zoning details. It also recommended sustaining a development charge complaint for 500 Preston Street, and approved zoning amendments for 1770 Heatherington Road, 225 Cope Drive, and 991 Carling Avenue. Reports on the Building Code Act and committee inquiries were received for information.

• Sustained development charge complaint for 500 Preston Street, setting rate as of March 31, 2020.
• Approved zoning amendment for 1770 Heatherington Road to permit community centre and urban agriculture.
• Approved Corso Italia Station District Secondary Plan and zoning amendments for 818/933 Gladstone and 1030 Somerset, with amendments.
• Approved zoning amendment for 225 Cope Drive for back-to-back townhouses and open space re-alignment.
• Approved zoning amendment for 991 Carling Avenue to extend temporary parking lot use for Ottawa Hospital staff by three years.
• Received 2020 Annual Report under the Building Code Act for information.
• Received status update on Planning Committee inquiries and motions.

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to vote on a range of planning and community items, including a proposed alteration to the heritage-designated Château Laurier, several zoning by-law amendments, and new standards for emergency shelters and transitional housing. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19 and vaccine distribution, as well as a report from the Ottawa Police Services Board. Most items are recommendations from committees and will be decided by Council.

• Approve alteration of Château Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, with conditions including material samples and a lighting plan
• Zoning amendment for 4497 O'Keefe Court to allow a warehouse over 50% of gross floor area, capped at 8,175.5 sq m
• Zoning amendment for 300 Mìwàte Private to permit a 25-storey mixed-use building
• Zoning amendment for 1705 Carling Avenue to permit a 22-storey residential high-rise
• Approve 2021 Ottawa Emergency Shelter Standards and new Transitional Housing Program Standards

Council approved the application to alter the Château Laurier at 1 Rideau Street, a heritage-designated property, on a division of 14 yeas and 10 nays. The approval is conditional on the submission of material samples, a conservation plan, and a lighting plan. Council also approved a motion to have the Mayor write to the federal government to request stronger protection for National Historic Sites.

• Approved the application to alter the Château Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, with conditions, on a 14-10 vote.
• Approved a zoning by-law amendment for 4497 O'Keefe Court, adding a cap on warehouse size.
• Approved naming Sandy Hill Park as 'Annie Pootoogook Park'.
• Approved the 2021 Ottawa Emergency Shelter Standards and new Transitional Housing Program Standards.
• Approved the pilot Residential Stormwater Retrofit Program (Rain Ready Ottawa).
• Approved the new water intake for the Lemieux Island Water Purification Plant.
• Approved the East Urban Community Phase 3 Area plans and Official Plan amendments.
• Deferred the zoning by-law amendment for 1705 Carling Avenue to the March 10, 2021 meeting.

Arts, Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Arts, Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting electronically on February 23, 2021. The agenda includes electing a Chair and Vice-Chair, receiving a staff presentation on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan update, and reviewing the 2020-2022 work plan status and 2021 meeting schedule. Public participation is via written comments, phone, or Zoom registration by 4:00 pm on the meeting day.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair to serve until end of 2022
• Community Safety and Well-Being Plan update and upcoming consultations (staff presentation for information)
• 2020-2022 Work Plan status update
• Confirmation of 2021 meeting schedule
• Next meeting scheduled for May 25, 2021

The Arts, Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee held a virtual meeting and re-elected Aaron Bruce as Chair and Diane Plouffe Reardon as Vice-Chair to serve until the end of 2022. The committee received a staff presentation on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan update and a status update on its 2020-2022 work plan. The 2021 meeting schedule was confirmed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Aaron Bruce as Chair until end of 2022
• Elected Diane Plouffe Reardon as Vice-Chair until end of 2022
• Received staff presentation on Community Safety and Well-Being Plan update
• Received status update on 2020-2022 work plan
• Confirmed 2021 meeting schedule

Ottawa Police Services Board

The Ottawa Police Services Board is meeting electronically on February 22, 2021, to consider several items, including a request from City Council to assess an electric vehicle pilot project, approval of a $7,500 membership fee to the Canadian Association of Police Governance, and the appointment of a Carleton University employee as a special constable. The board will also receive numerous reports on topics such as strategic planning, social media, equity, and performance. The agenda includes a public portion followed by an in-camera session for confidential legal and labour matters.

• Approve $7,500 (HST exempt) payment to Canadian Association of Police Governance for 2021 membership
• Direct Chief to work with City and Envari to assess electric vehicle pilot project feasibility in 2021
• Approve Daniel Faust as Special Constable for Carleton University under Section 53 of Police Services Act
• Receive 2020-2022 EDI Action Plan update and related progress reports
• Receive 2020 Q4 performance, workforce management, and legal services reports

The Ottawa Police Services Board approved a $7,500 payment for the Canadian Association of Police Governance membership and directed the Chief to work with the City and Envari on an electric vehicle pilot assessment. The board also approved the 2021 Annual Audit Plan and received multiple informational reports. The appointment of Daniel Faust as Special Constable was deferred.

• Approved $7,500 membership fee to Canadian Association of Police Governance (carried)
• Directed Chief to complete electric vehicle pilot assessment with City and Envari (carried)
• Approved 2021 Annual Audit Plan (carried)
• Deferred appointment of Daniel Faust as Special Constable
• Received chair's verbal report (received)
• Received chief's verbal report (received)
• Received strategic planning surveys report (received)
• Received social media program presentation (received)

Community and Protective Services Committee

The Community and Protective Services Committee will consider several recommendations to Council, including a 2021-2022 Housing and Homelessness Work Plan, updated emergency shelter and transitional housing standards, and a motion to re-house 24 families from Tabor Apartments. It will also discuss long-term care innovations and capital planning, plus several commemorative park namings and board appointments.

• Approve 2021-2022 Housing and Homelessness Work Plan, delegating authority to Director, Housing Services
• Approve updated 2021 Ottawa Emergency Shelter Standards and new Transitional Housing Program Standards
• Motion to launch procurement to house 24 families at Tabor Apartments (120-140 St. Denis) and cease per diem by July 1, 2021
• Direct staff to present plan for innovative long-term care models (e.g., Butterfly Model) by Q2 2021
• Direct staff to present 1-year capital plan for City-owned long-term care homes by Q2 2021

The Community and Protective Services Committee referred the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Work Plan 2021-2022 and the Tabor Apartments motion to a joint meeting with the Finance and Economic Development Committee on March 2, 2021. The committee also approved several commemorative park namings, updated shelter and transitional housing standards, and directed staff to develop a Dementia Care Strategy Framework for long-term care homes.

• Referred 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Work Plan to joint CPSC-FEDCO meeting (carried)
• Referred Tabor Apartments motion to joint CPSC-FEDCO meeting (6-5)
• Approved naming Sandy Hill Park as Annie Pootoogook Park (carried)
• Approved naming woodlot at 1054 Prestone Drive as Hermas Saumur Family Forest (carried)
• Approved naming Décoeur Park as Hunsdeep Rangar Park (carried)
• Approved updated 2021 Emergency Shelter Standards and new Transitional Housing Program Standards (carried)
• Approved appointments to Crime Prevention Ottawa Board of Directors (carried)
• Directed staff to present Dementia Care Strategy Framework by Q4 2021 (carried)

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission will receive an update on Confederation Line and bus service, and vote on a new performance measurement and reporting structure for OC Transpo. The Commission will also recommend that Council amend the Transit By-law to formalize rules for bikes, scooters, and drones on transit property. A status update on previous inquiries and motions will be received for information.

• Approve OC Transpo performance measures and reporting structure (ACS2021-TSD-TS-0002)
• Recommend Council extend delegation to regulate bicycles, e-scooters, and power-assisted bikes on O-Train and transit property
• Recommend Council amend Transit By-law to prohibit drones on/over transit property without a permit
• Receive status update on Transit Commission inquiries and motions (ACS2021-OCC-GEN-0003)
• Receive Confederation Line and bus service update

The Transit Commission approved the OC Transpo performance measurement and reporting structure, with directions to add safety metrics and a reliability metric for trains and buses. It also carried recommendations to amend the Transit By-law to allow bicycles, e-scooters, and power-assisted bikes on O-Train cars and to prohibit drones on transit property without a permit. The meeting was held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Approved OC Transpo performance measures and reporting structure
• Directed staff to consult on additional safety metrics for twice-yearly reports
• Directed staff to add reliability metric (on-time, late, cancelled) for trains and buses
• Carried recommendation to amend Transit By-law for bicycles, e-scooters, and power-assisted bikes on O-Train cars
• Carried recommendation to prohibit drones on transit property without a permit
• Directed staff to mirror electric scooter rules from Transportation Committee and revise 'sidewalk' references
• Received Confederation Line and bus service update for information
• Received status update on inquiries and motions for information

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is holding an electronic hearing on February 17, 2021, to consider nine applications for minor variances and other permissions at properties across Ottawa. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public participation via Zoom or written comments.

• 335 Sandhill (Ward 4-Kanata North) - application D08-02-20/A-00357
• 2175 Tenth Line (Ward 19-Cumberland) - application D08-02-20/A-00359
• 22 (20) Kemp (Ward 10-Gloucester-Southgate) - applications D08-01-20/B-00400, B-00401 and D08-02-20/A-00352, A-00353
• 2487 Innes (Ward 2-Innes) - application D08-02-20/A-00340
• 1663-1665 Bank (Ward 18-Alta Vista) - applications D08-01-20/B-00411, B-00412 and D08-02-20/A-00364, A-00365

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 is scheduled to hold electronic hearings for several development applications. The agenda includes various property matters across the Kitchissippi, Rideau-Vanier, Somerset, Capital, and Rideau-Rockcliffe wards.

• 499 Hilson (Ward 15)
• 94 Henderson (Ward 12)
• 112 Osgoode (Ward 12)
• 5 Booth, 125 Zaida Eddy (Ward 14)
• 304 Lanark (Ward 15)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is holding an electronic hearing to consider six applications for minor variances and other permissions at properties across Ottawa wards 5, 6, and 21. The meeting includes roll call, opening remarks, declarations of interest, confirmation of minutes, and adjournment requests. Public participation is available via Zoom and written comments.

• 4830 Stonecrest (Ward 5) - applications D08-01-20/B-00376 & B-00377
• 80 Constance Lake (Ward 5) - application D08-01-20/B-00410
• 3 Doraty (Ward 6) - application D08-02-20/A-00346
• 194 & 196 Hartsmere (Ward 6) - applications D08-01-21/B-00013 & B-00014
• 2440 Roger Stevens (Ward 21) - applications D08-01-20/B-00273 to B-00275 (adjourned from Dec. 9, 2020)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, receive updates on Para Transpo customer experience and the Accessibility Office, and review its consultation process. The committee will also confirm its 2021 meeting schedule and receive working group updates. Public participation is via Zoom or written submissions due by 4:00 pm on February 16.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair to serve until end of 2022
• Update on improving Para Transpo customer experience from Customer Service, Transportation Services Department
• Accessibility Office update and feedback
• Review of the Accessibility Advisory Committee consultation process
• Confirmation of 2021 meeting schedule

The Accessibility Advisory Committee confirmed its 2021 meeting schedule and re-elected Phillip B. Turcotte as Chair and Melanie Benard as Vice-Chair to serve until the end of 2022. The committee also received updates on Para Transpo customer experience and the Accessibility Office, and appointed members to a working group.

• Re-elected Phillip B. Turcotte as Chair until end of 2022
• Re-elected Melanie Benard as Vice-Chair until end of 2022
• Confirmed 2021 meeting schedule
• Appointed Vania Karam and Joël Dazé to Para Transpo Customer Services Working Group
• Received Para Transpo customer experience update for information
• Received Accessibility Office update for information
• Received consultation process review for information
• Received working group updates for information

Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management

Ottawa's Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management meets electronically to consider two main items: approving a residential stormwater retrofit pilot program (Rain Ready Ottawa) and endorsing a new water intake for the Lemieux Island Water Purification Plant, which requires amendments to the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Plan. The committee will also receive a status update on outstanding motions and inquiries, and an information item on the 2020 annual drinking water source protection status update.

• Residential Stormwater Retrofit Pilot Program (Rain Ready Ottawa) — approval and delegation to implement, report back in 2023
• Lemieux Island Water Purification Plant — new water intake and endorsement of amendments to Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Plan
• Status update on committee inquiries and motions for period ending 4 Feb 2021
• Annual Drinking Water Source Protection Status Update 2020 (information item)

The Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management approved a pilot Residential Stormwater Retrofit Program (Rain Ready Ottawa) to support stormwater management goals, and endorsed amendments to the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Plan for a new water intake at the Lemieux Island Water Purification Plant. Both items were carried as presented and will go to Council on 24 February 2021. The committee also received a status update and confirmed previous minutes.

• Approved pilot Residential Stormwater Retrofit Program (Rain Ready Ottawa) (carried)
• Approved delegation of authority to General Manager of PIED to implement the pilot program (carried)
• Directed staff to report back in 2023 on pilot results (carried)
• Approved new water intake for Lemieux Island Water Purification Plant (carried)
• Endorsed amendments to Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Plan (carried)
• Received status update on inquiries and motions (received)

Planning Committee

Ottawa's Planning Committee meets electronically to consider 13 items, including zoning by-law amendments for several properties, a large East Urban Community plan, and heritage alteration applications. The committee will make recommendations to City Council, which will consider them on February 24, 2021. Items include deferred zoning amendments and a development charge complaint.

• Zoning amendment for 847 Woodroffe Avenue to modify R2G zone performance standards
• Zoning amendment for 300 Mìwàte Private to permit a 25-storey mixed-use building
• East Urban Community Phase 3: approval of Community Design Plan, Master Servicing Study, Master Transportation Study, Area Parks Plan, Mud Creek Cumulative Impact Study, and Official Plan Amendment
• Zoning amendment for 1705 Carling Avenue to permit a 22-storey residential high-rise
• Heritage alteration applications for 100 Argyle Avenue and 593 Laurier Avenue West, including new apartment buildings

The Planning Committee approved the East Urban Community Phase 3 area plans, including a community design plan, secondary plan, and related studies, with amendments to cost-sharing agreement requirements. It also carried zoning amendments for several properties, including a 25-storey mixed-use building at 300 Mìwàte Private and a 22-storey residential high-rise at 1705 Carling Avenue. A development charge complaint for 500 Preston Street was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved East Urban Community Phase 3 plans with amended cost-sharing conditions
• Approved zoning amendment for 25-storey building at 300 Mìwàte Private (amended height to 76.75m)
• Approved zoning amendment for 22-storey residential high-rise at 1705 Carling Avenue
• Approved zoning amendment for Westboro Infill Study area with transition clause
• Approved zoning amendment for 847 Woodroffe Avenue (R2G performance standards)
• Approved zoning amendment for 574, 576 Byron Avenue and 411-427 Ravenhill Avenue (four-unit dwellings)
• Approved heritage alteration and zoning for 100 Argyle Avenue (10-storey building)
• Deferred development charge complaint for 500 Preston Street (6-4)

French Language Services Advisory Committee

The French Language Services Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive presentations on French-language human resources programs and the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan, and to consider approving a working group report on French recreational activities in Ottawa's west end and non-bilingual neighbourhoods. The committee will also receive an update from the French Language Services Branch. Public comments can be submitted by 4 pm on February 11.

• Presentation: Human Resources Programs and Learning and Professional Development Options Offered in French
• Presentation: Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan
• Working group report: French Language Recreational Activities in Ottawa's West End and in Non-Bilingual Neighbourhoods
• French Language Services Branch Update

The French Language Services Advisory Committee approved a working group report recommending improvements to French-language recreational activities in Ottawa's west end and non-bilingual neighbourhoods. The report will be submitted to the Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department. The committee also received informational presentations on HR programs in French and the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan, with feedback to be provided later.

• Approved working group report on French recreational activities in west end and non-bilingual neighbourhoods
• Received presentation on HR programs and learning options in French
• Received presentation on Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan
• Received French Language Services Branch update

Police Services Board Finance and Audit Committee

The Ottawa Police Services Board Finance and Audit Committee meets electronically to discuss Motion M-20-07, which proposes reducing or freezing the 2022 police budget at 2021 levels, and to endorse the 2021 annual internal audit plan. The agenda also includes routine confirmation of the agenda and minutes from the 9 November 2020 meeting.

• Discussion on Motion M-20-07: 2022 Ottawa Police Service draft budget, including establishing a working group to explore budget reduction or freeze at 2021 levels
• Endorsement of the 2021 annual internal audit plan
• Confirmation of minutes from 9 November 2020 meeting

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to decide on the new Official Plan's growth management strategy, including adding 1,011 hectares of land to the urban boundary and creating a new community on Tewin lands. Council will also consider extending the electric kick scooter pilot, approving a temporary parking lot at 114 Richmond Road, and amending the Carp Airport agreements.

• New Official Plan: Approve 1,011 ha urban boundary expansion, Tewin community, Gold Belt, industrial lands
• Electric kick scooter pilot: Continue in 2021, extend season April 1 to November 30
• Carp Airport: Extend repurchase option deadline to April 12, 2021, release remaining options
• Whitewood Avenue: Approve $1.39M watermain for fire protection, funded by water rate reserve
• Petitions: 588 signatures against inflatable dome at Garneau High School; 52 about parking garage alarms

Council approved the Growth Management Strategy for the new Official Plan, adding 1,011 hectares of Category 1 lands to the urban boundary, plus 445.35 hectares at Tewin for a new community, and 140 net hectares for industrial use. A motion to table the report was defeated 8-16. Council also approved amendments to the Carp Airport agreements, including releasing repurchase options for $4.408 million, and continued the e-scooter pilot for 2021.

• Approved urban boundary expansion of 1,011 ha Category 1 lands (carried)
• Added 445.35 ha Tewin lands to urban boundary for new community (16-8)
• Defeated motion to table growth strategy report (8-16)
• Approved Carp Airport agreement amendments, releasing repurchase options for $4.408M (carried)
• Approved 2021 e-scooter pilot continuation, season April 1-Nov 30 (carried, 1 dissent)
• Approved $1.26M brownfield grant for 2583/2599 Carling Ave (carried, 1 dissent)
• Approved demolition control for 131 Balsam St, 494 Lisgar St, 147 & 159 Forward Ave (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Rawlson King to Ottawa Public Library Board (carried)

Ottawa Public Library Board

The Ottawa Public Library Board is meeting electronically to receive updates and make decisions on several key items. The board will vote on the OPL COVID-19 Recovery Plan Update and the Financial Framework, and will receive an update on the joint facility project with Library and Archives Canada. A fundraising policy framework will be tabled for approval at the next meeting.

• Approve OPL COVID-19 Recovery Plan Update (OPLB-2021-0101)
• Approve Financial Framework (OPLB-2021-0102)
• Receive OPL-LAC Joint Facility Project Update (OPLB-2021-0103)
• Table Fundraising Policy Framework (OPLB-2021-0104) for March 9 approval
• Public comments via Zoom or phone; registration required

The Ottawa Public Library Board approved the COVID Current strategy for the next 12-18 months, which outlines a phased return to services including Sunday hours by Q2 2021 and regular hours by Q3 2021. The Board also approved a new Financial Framework that sets a 10% reserve target and adjusts revenue expectations annually. The Fundraising Policy Framework was tabled for approval at the March 9, 2021 meeting. No substantive decisions were made on the Joint Facility project, which was received for information only.

• Approved COVID Current strategy as part of COVID-19 Recovery Plan (carried)
• Approved Financial Framework with 10% reserve target (carried)
• Tabled Fundraising Policy Framework for March 9, 2021 approval
• Received Joint Facility project update for information
• Confirmed minutes of December 1, 2020 meeting
• Received Chair's verbal update for information
• Received CEO's report for information

Board of Health

The Ottawa Board of Health is meeting to confirm its 2021 Chair and Vice-Chair, receive verbal reports, and consider recommendations on COVID-19 pandemic response and long-term care home lessons. The board will also review its strategic plan and approve a submission to Ontario's 2021 budget consultations.

• Confirm Councillor Keith Egli as Chair and Member Tammy DeGiovanni as Vice-Chair for 2021
• Approve recommendations for strengthening prevention and management of infectious disease outbreaks in Ontario's Long-Term Care Homes
• Approve recommendations for strengthening Ontario's public health and health care sectors based on COVID-19 lessons learned
• Receive Ottawa Public Health's Strategic Plan for 2019-2022 – 2020 Year in Review
• Approve Medical Officer of Health's submission to Government of Ontario on 2021 budget consultations

The Ottawa Board of Health approved recommendations to strengthen Ontario's public health sector, including a motion to request the province require employers to provide at least five paid sick days annually, and ten during declared infectious disease emergencies. The motion passed 10-1. The board also approved recommendations on long-term care home outbreak prevention and received reports on the COVID-19 response and the 2020 strategic plan year in review.

• Approved motion requesting Ontario require 5 paid sick days annually and 10 during infectious disease emergencies (10-1)
• Approved recommendations for strengthening prevention and management of infectious disease outbreaks in long-term care homes
• Directed Chair to write to COVID-19 Long-Term Care Commission and Premier of Ontario with recommendations
• Approved Ottawa Public Health's submission to Government of Ontario on 2021 budget consultations
• Confirmed Councillor Keith Egli as Chair and Member Tammy DeGiovanni as Vice-Chair for 2021
• Received reports on COVID-19 pandemic response lessons learned and 2020 strategic plan year in review

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is holding a special meeting to consider two related items for the Château Laurier at 1 Rideau Street: an application to alter the heritage-designated property and a revision to the previously approved site plan for its addition. The committee will make recommendations to City Council on the heritage permit, with conditions including material samples, a conservation plan, and a lighting plan. The site plan revision is also up for approval.

• Application to alter Château Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, a Part IV Ontario Heritage Act designated property
• Heritage permit recommended with conditions: material samples, conservation plan, lighting plan
• Proposed four-year expiry for the heritage permit
• Revision to site plan approval for Château Laurier addition, originally approved June 2019
• Statutory 90-day timeline for heritage application expires March 7, 2021

The Planning Committee approved the application to alter the Château Laurier at 1 Rideau Street, including a rear addition of two towers (10 and 11 storeys) connected by a two-storey base, with conditions. The approval was carried 7-2, with Councillors Brockington and Leiper voting against. The committee also approved a revision to the site plan approval for the same project, carried 9-1, with only Councillor Brockington voting against.

• Approved application to alter Château Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, with conditions (7-2)
• Approved revision to site plan approval for 1 Rideau Street (9-1)
• Replaced Cultural Heritage Impact Statement with revised February 2, 2021 version
• Delegated authority for minor design changes to General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
• Issued heritage permit with four-year expiry date

Built Heritage Sub-Committee

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee is holding a special meeting to consider a single item: an application to alter the Château Laurier at 1 Rideau Street, a property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will recommend whether to approve the application, which is subject to a statutory 90-day timeline expiring March 7, 2021. The recommendation would go to the Planning Committee and then to City Council.

• Application to alter Château Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, designated under Part IV of Ontario Heritage Act
• Approval conditional on material samples, conservation plan, and lighting plan meeting NCC's Capital Illumination Plan
• Proposal to delegate minor design changes to General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
• Heritage permit would have a four-year expiry from date of issuance
• Plans prepared by Architects Alliance Inc., received January 15, 2021

The Built Heritage Sub-Committee voted 3-3 on a motion to recommend approval of the application to alter the Château Laurier at 1 Rideau Street, including a revised Cultural Heritage Impact Statement. The tie meant the motion was lost, so the application was not recommended for approval. The meeting was held electronically and included declarations of interest from members.

• Motion to approve Château Laurier alteration application lost (3-3)
• Motion to replace Cultural Heritage Impact Statement with Feb 2, 2021 version carried
• No other substantive decisions made

Joint meeting of Planning Committee and Built Heritage Sub-committee

This special joint meeting of the Planning Committee and Built Heritage Sub-Committee will consider two related items concerning the Château Laurier at 1 Rideau Street. The committee will decide whether to recommend approval of an application to alter the heritage-designated property, and whether to approve a revision to the site plan for a proposed addition. The statutory 90-day timeline for the heritage application expires on March 7, 2021.

• Application to alter Château Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, a property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Recommendation to approve alteration based on plans by Architects Alliance Inc., conditional on material samples, conservation plan, and lighting plan
• Proposal to delegate minor design changes to the General Manager of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
• Heritage permit would have a four-year expiry date from issuance
• Revision to Site Plan Control application approved in June 2019 for the Château Laurier addition

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a zoning by-law amendment for a property on O'Keefe Court, a report on the High Social Impact Projects Program, and an amendment to the Faulkner Municipal Drain engineer's report. The committee will also receive a presentation on rural connectivity. Recommendations from this meeting will be forwarded to City Council.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 4497 O'Keefe Court to allow a warehouse to occupy more than 50% of gross floor area
• Report on High Social Impact Projects Program (ACS2021-PIE-PS-0016)
• Amendment to Faulkner Municipal Drain engineer's report, with by-law for 1st and 2nd reading
• Presentation on Rural Ontario Municipal Association's Municipality Connectivity Roadmap

The committee approved a zoning amendment for 4497 O'Keefe Court, but added a new cap limiting any single warehouse building to 8,175.5 square metres, and deferred the final decision to the February 24 City Council meeting. The committee also referred the Faulkner Municipal Drain engineer's report back for reconsideration after landowner complaints about compensation. A presentation on rural broadband was received, and staff were directed to report back by Q2 2021.

• Approved zoning amendment for 4497 O'Keefe Court with new 8,175.5 sq m warehouse cap (carried)
• Deferred final decision on 4497 O'Keefe Court to Feb 24 Council meeting
• Referred Faulkner Municipal Drain report back to engineer for reconsideration (carried)
• Received rural broadband presentation and directed staff to report by Q2 2021
• Confirmed minutes of Dec 3, 2020 meeting

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive informational presentations on the new zoning by-law, an Official Plan update, and the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department's 2021 work plan. No decisions are scheduled; all items are for information only. The meeting also includes confirmation of minutes from October 7, 2020.

• Presentation on New Zoning By-Law Overview
• Official Plan update/overview
• Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department 2021 Work Plan
• Confirmation of minutes from October 7, 2020

The Planning Advisory Committee received three informational presentations: a new zoning by-law overview, an official plan update, and the 2021 work plan from the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development department. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received for information only.

• Received new zoning by-law overview presentation (unanimous)
• Received official plan update presentation (unanimous)
• Received 2021 work plan update presentation (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider recommendations on several items, including continuing the 2020 Electric Kick Scooter Pilot into 2021 with changes to the program, fees, and procurement. The committee will also discuss acquiring part of 300 Wiggins Private from Ottawa Community Housing to install an all-way stop control, and a motion to install all-way stop controls at Montfort St and Hannah St. The agenda also includes routine items like confirming minutes and receiving a status update on previous inquiries and motions.

• Continuance of the 2020 Electric Kick Scooter Pilot in 2021 with proposed changes, revised fee structure, and a competitive procurement process (ACS2021-TSD-PLN-0002).
• Purchase of part of 300 Wiggins Private from Ottawa Community Housing for nominal consideration to install an All-Way Stop Control (AWSC) at Chapel Crescent and Wiggins Private (ACS2021-OCC-TRC-0001).
• Motion to approve installation of all-way stop controls at the intersection of Montfort St and Hannah St (ACS2021-OCC-TRC-0001).
• Status update on Transportation Committee inquiries and motions for the period ending January 22, 2021 (ACS2021-OCC-TRC-0001).
• Confirmation of minutes from the December 2, 2020 meeting.

The committee approved continuing Ottawa's electric kick scooter pilot in 2021 with an extended season from April 1 to November 30, and directed staff to report back on extending operating hours past 11 p.m. and on future pilot seasons. The committee also carried a recommendation to install all-way stop controls at Montfort St and Hannah St, and received a status update on inquiries and motions. A deferred item on acquiring part of 300 Wiggins Private for an all-way stop was withdrawn by Councillor Fleury for further work with staff.

• Approved 2021 e-scooter pilot continuation with season extended April 1–November 30 (carried as amended)
• Directed staff to report on extending e-scooter hours past 11 p.m. after 2021 pilot
• Approved all-way stop control at Montfort St and Hannah St (carried)
• Received status update on committee inquiries and motions (received for information)
• Withdrew deferred item on 300 Wiggins Private acquisition for all-way stop (withdrawn by Councillor Fleury)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

Ottawa's Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 will hold an electronic hearing on February 3, 2021, to consider 13 applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Wards 12-15. The agenda lists the properties but does not describe the specific requests. Public participation is via Zoom or written comments.

• 116 Bayswater (Ward 15) - application D08-02-20/A-00306
• 838 St. Laurent (Ward 13) - application D08-02-20/A-00301
• 201 Baribeau (Ward 12) - application D08-01-20/B-00312
• 296 Presland (Ward 13) - applications B-00366/B-00367 and A-00319/A-00320
• 440 Roosevelt (Ward 15) - applications B-00299/B-00300 and A-00275/A-00276/A-00349/A-00350

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is holding an electronic hearing to consider three applications for minor variances at 786 Bayview, 1930 Sarsfield, and 2350 Summerside. The meeting includes roll call, opening remarks, declarations of interest, confirmation of minutes, and adjournment requests. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registering to speak.

• 786 Bayview (Ward 5) - application D08-02-20/A-00308
• 1930 Sarsfield (Ward 19) - application D08-01-20/B-00350
• 2350 Summerside (Ward 20) - applications D08-01-20/B-00381 and D08-01-20/B-00382

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is holding an electronic hearing on February 3, 2021, to consider 16 applications for minor variances and other property-related approvals across Ottawa. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and confirmation of minutes. Public participation is available via written comments, verbal comments, or registering to speak, with details provided in the agenda.

• 6429 Renaud (2800 Brian Coburn) – Ward 2 Innes, application D08-01-20/B-00346
• 211 Balmoral – Ward 18 Alta Vista, application D08-02-20/A-00300
• 104 Britannia – Ward 7 Bay, application D08-02-20/A-00310
• 1468 Kilborn – Ward 18 Alta Vista, applications D08-01-20/B-00393, B-00394
• 97-99 Granville – Ward 12 Rideau-Vanier, applications D08-02-20/A-00223 (new) and D08-01-20/B-00157 (adjourned from Sept. 2 & Oct. 21/20)

Finance and Economic Development Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Committee will consider four items: extending and releasing repurchase options for Carp Airport lands, conveying land in the South Merivale Business Park to Zena-Kinder Holdings Ltd for $1, approving a brownfield redevelopment grant for 2583 and 2599 Carling Avenue, and a motion on social procurement for economic recovery. The meeting will be held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Extend deadline to April 12, 2021 and release three repurchase options for Carp Airport lands
• Convey South Merivale Business Park lands to Zena-Kinder Holdings Ltd for $1
• Approve Brownfield Redevelopment Grant up to $1,260,918 for 2583 and 2599 Carling Avenue
• Motion to direct Chief Procurement Officer to explore social procurement opportunities

Joint Meeting of the Finance and Economic Development Committee and the Nominating Committee

This is a special joint meeting of the Finance and Economic Development Committee and the Nominating Committee to consider and recommend appointments to several city committees and sub-committees. The agenda contains only appointment items and no other substantive business. The meeting will be held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Appointment of member(s) to the Planning Committee
• Appointment of member(s) to the Information Technology Sub-Committee
• Appointment of a member to the Built Heritage Sub-Committee
• Appointment of member(s) to the Community and Protective Services Committee
• Appointment of a Vice-Chair for the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to decide on several planning and development items, including the ByWard Market Public Realm Plan, multiple zoning by-law amendments, and a workplan for a new comprehensive zoning by-law. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes confirmation and reports for information.

• ByWard Market Public Realm Plan approval and related directives, including York Street Flex Plaza design and ByWard Garage redevelopment
• Zoning amendments for 250/252 Hinchey Avenue (16-unit apartment), 1642 Merivale Road (7-storey apartment), 284 King Edward Avenue, and 33 Maple Grove Road (two 3-storey apartment buildings)
• New Comprehensive Zoning By-law workplan with final draft targeted by Q4 2024
• Demolition control for 181, 183, and 187 Holland Avenue with conditions including a $5,000 penalty per dwelling if replacement not completed in 5 years
• Development charge complaint for 1325 Johnston Road recommending reimbursement

City Council extended the Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law until 12:01 a.m. on April 29, 2021, unless extended again. Council also approved the ByWard Market Public Realm Plan, renamed Langevin Avenue to Commanda Way, and approved several zoning amendments. The meeting was held electronically due to COVID-19.