Ottawa public meetings in 2023
43 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Built Heritage Committee
The Built Heritage Committee carried the report recommendations to approve demolition and new construction at 230‑232 Lisgar Street, to approve alteration of 352 Somerset Street West, and to recommend that Council issue a Notice of Intention to designate the Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club at 439 Golden Avenue. These recommendations will be forwarded to Council for final decision.
- Approve demolition of buildings at 230 and 232 Lisgar Street (Carried)
- Approve new construction at 230 and 232 Lisgar Street (Carried)
- Approve alteration of 352 Somerset Street West (Carried)
- Recommend Council issue Notice of Intention to designate Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club at 439 Golden Avenue (Carried)
Ottawa Public Library Board
The board waived its rules of procedure to consider an in‑camera item on kiosk pick‑up lockers. It approved the 2023‑2024 Ottawa Public Library governance evaluation action plan. The chair’s verbal update and the chief librarian’s report were received for information, and the minutes from the June 13 meeting were confirmed.
- Waived rules of procedure to consider In Camera item “Kiosk Services Holds Pick‑Up Lockers” (Carried)
- Approved 2023‑2024 OPL Governance Evaluation Action Plan (Carried)
- Received the Chair’s verbal update (Received)
- Received the Chief Librarian/CEO’s report (Received)
- Confirmed minutes from 13 June 2023 (Carried)
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee
The Committee recommended several technical amendments to the Official Plan and a zoning change for 147 Langstaff Drive. It also approved Quarter 3 Rural Community-Building Grants, including a specific funding exemption for the Metcalfe Loops Committee.
- Approved Official Plan Amendment 5 technical amendments (Carried)
- Approved updates to Tree Protection By-law 2020-340 for lands east of Watters Road (Carried)
- Approved reducing minimum permissible lot size from 0.2 to 0.18 hectares in Village of Greely Secondary Plan (Carried)
- Approved Quarter 3 Rural Community-Building Grant applications (Carried as amended)
- Approved $6,047.25 grant exemption for Metcalfe Loops Committee of the MCA (Carried)
- Recommended approval of Zoning By-law amendment for part of 147 Langstaff Drive to permit residential subdivision (Carried)
- Confirmed minutes from July 6, 2023 (Carried)
Planning and Housing Committee
The Planning and Housing Committee approved several zoning by-law amendments and technical updates to the Official Plan. Key recommendations include the development of residential buildings at 3430 Carling Avenue and a mixed-use project at 729 Ridgewood Avenue.
- Recommended Council approve Official Plan Amendment 5 and updates to Tree Protection By-law 2020-340
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendment for two six-storey residential buildings at 3430 Carling Avenue
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendment for a three-storey four-unit addition at 314 Bell Street South
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendment for a mixed-use development with 444 residential units at 729 Ridgewood Avenue
- Confirmed minutes from the August 16, 2023 meeting
Finance and Corporate Services Committee
The committee recommended a 2024 budget direction that limits municipal, police, and transit tax increases to 2.5%. It also recommended the $18.5 million purchase of 1245 Kilborn Place for a future supportive housing hub and approved boundary adjustments for two Business Improvement Areas.
- Recommended 2024 budget directions limiting tax increases to 2.5% (9-3)
- Recommended purchase of 1245 Kilborn Place for $18.5 million plus taxes and closing costs
- Recommended boundary expansion for Kanata Central Business Improvement Area
- Recommended boundary expansion for Heart of Orléans Business Improvement Area
- Recommended loan guarantee to retire $3 million line of credit for Ottawa Community Ice Partners
- Recommended disposal of portion of 751 Peter Morand Crescent valued at $393,034.00
- Recommended acquisition of lands at 1303 Fellows Road and 6588 & 6664 Carriere Street for active transportation
- Approved July 4, 2023 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Light Rail Sub-Committee
The committee confirmed the minutes from June 19, 2023. Members received a quarterly update on the O-Train Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project for information.
- Confirmed June 19, 2023 minutes (Carried)
- Received O-Train Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project Quarterly Update report for information
Transportation Committee
The committee approved a plan to add cycling facilities to Bank Street and a northbound reserved bus lane. One encroachment agreement was deferred to October, and a motion to decommission a bus lane was withdrawn.
- Approved cycling facilities on Bank Street between Riverside Drive westbound and Chesley Street
- Approved northbound reserved bus lane on Bank Street between Chesley Street and Aylmer Avenue during weekday afternoon peak
- Deferred Nesbitt Street Encroachment Agreement to October 26, 2023
- Withdrawn: Motion to decommission the Strandherd/Crestway bus-only left turning lane
- Confirmed TRC Minutes 6 from June 22, 2023
City Council
City Council appointed Wendy Stephanson as the new City Manager following a recommendation from the hiring panel. The council also approved several zoning amendments for mixed-use and residential developments and authorized funding for the Palladium Drive widening project.
- Appointed Wendy Stephanson as City Manager
- Approved $12,101,613 upset limit for Palladium Drive widening and realignment
- Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 9-storey mixed-use building at 245, 249, 261, 263 Rochester St and 27 Balsam St
- Approved Zoning amendment for 9-storey mixed-use building at 249 and 255 Richmond Rd and 372 Tweedsmuir Ave
- Approved Zoning amendment for 6-storey mixed-use building at 393 McArthur Ave
- Approved Zoning amendment for 4-storey apartment building at 3040 and 3044 Innes Rd
- Approved Zoning amendment for back-to-back townhouses at 901 and 700 Solarium Ave, 3001 and 3006 Showcase Cres, and parts of 4875 Spratt Rd
- Referred 1081 Carling Avenue zoning item back to Planning and Housing Committee
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning and Housing Committee
The Planning and Housing Committee recommended that Council approve an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for a nine-storey mixed-use building at 245, 249, 261, 263 Rochester Street and 27 Balsam Street. The Committee also recommended that Council approve a motion regarding zoning consistency for the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District.
- Approved recommendations for a nine-storey mixed-use building at 245, 249, 261, 263 Rochester Street and 27 Balsam Street (Carried)
- Directed staff to pursue streetscape improvements on Rochester St and Balsam St including soil cells and native plants
- Recommended Council approve consistency between the new zoning by-law and the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District Plan (Carried)
- Confirmed PHC Minutes 12 – 5 July 2023 (Carried)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Committee adopted new provisions regarding its procedure by-law, land disposition, hiring, procurement, and election resource use. It also received presentations on Lansdowne Park and accessible parking.
- Confirmed minutes from June 6, 2023 (Carried)
- Confirmed minutes from June 20, 2023 (Carried)
- Received presentation on Lansdowne Park North Stands and Event Centre Arena
- Adopted Procedure By-law as set out in Document 3, Appendix A of the Advisory Bodies Report (Carried)
- Adopted Policies for Sale and Disposition of Land, Hiring of Employees and Procurement of Goods and Services (Carried)
- Adopted rules and procedures regarding the use of resources during the election campaign period (Carried)
- Received presentation on accessible parking
Election Compliance Audit Committee
The Election Compliance Audit Committee approved audit applications for Candidate Doug Thompson and Third Party Advertiser Horizon Ottawa. The Committee rejected the audit application for Candidate Shawn Menard. The Committee also confirmed the minutes from April 3, 2023, as amended.
- Approved compliance audit for Candidate Doug Thompson (Ward 20 Osgoode)
- Directed City Clerk to seek proposals from up to three potential auditors for the Doug Thompson audit
- Rejected compliance audit for Candidate Shawn Menard (Ward 17 Capital)
- Approved compliance audit for Third Party Advertiser Horizon Ottawa
- Confirmed April 3, 2023 minutes as amended
Ottawa Police Service Board
The Ottawa Police Services Board approved a construction contract for road modifications and ratified agreements for Canada Day policing assistance. The Board also approved the appointment of OC Transpo employees as Special Constables and delegated authority to the Chair and Vice-Chair for event-related appointments.
- Approved $1,110,900 construction contract to Goldie Mohr for road modifications at 3505 Prince of Wales Drive
- Approved Memorandums of Understanding with nine police services for Canada Day assistance
- Approved appointment of OC Transpo employees as Special Constables
- Delegated authority to Chair and Vice-Chair to approve Special Constable appointments and resource MOUs for events through September 30, 2023
- Confirmed agenda and minutes from June 26, 2023 meeting
City Council
Council approved the 2023-2026 Term of Council Priorities with several amendments. These updates clarify language regarding affordable housing, climate change, cultural programming, and homelessness. The priorities will inform the 2024 Budget Directions.
- Approved 2023-2026 Term of Council Priorities as amended
- Amended Long-Term Goal 2 to focus on a healthy, sustainable, and equitable built environment
- Updated housing priority language to include affordable housing and mental health supports
- Added transit and road infrastructure sustainability to Strategic Objective 13
- Added cultural programming and ethnocultural lens to Strategic Objective 8
- Added a goal to eliminate chronic homelessness to Strategic Objective 3
- Added Para Transpo service metrics to Strategic Objective 15
- Amended Objective 9 to prioritize parks and recreation needs in economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Built Heritage Committee
The Built Heritage Committee recommended that Council approve a new building and landscape design at 480 Cloverdale Road. The committee also referred a recommendation regarding zoning by-law consistency for the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District to the Planning and Housing Committee.
- Recommended Council approve new construction at 480 Cloverdale Road (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve landscape design for 480 Cloverdale Road (Carried)
- Recommended Council delegate authority for minor design changes to the General Manager of Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve a two-year expiry date for the heritage permit (Carried)
- Referred recommendation for zoning by-law consistency in Rockcliffe Park to the Planning and Housing Committee (Carried)
- Confirmed minutes from June 13, 2023 (Carried)
- Received status update on committee inquiries and motions for information (Received)
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee
The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved recommendations for zoning amendments regarding retail food stores and energy facilities. It also advanced agreements for road and water infrastructure projects and appointed an engineer for the Quaile Drain.
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendments for retail food stores, renewable energy facilities, and battery storage limits (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendment for 147 Langstaff Drive for a 75-lot residential subdivision, as amended (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendment for 2659 & 2691 River Road to restrict residential development on agricultural land (Carried)
- Recommended Council authorize a Front-Ending Agreement with Caivan for a roundabout at Perth Street and Meynell Road/Oldenburg Avenue up to $5,209,743.06 (Carried)
- Recommended Council delegate authority for infrastructure agreements with Caivan and Mattamy for Richmond West Pump Station expansion (Carried)
- Recommended Council appoint Andy Robinson, P. Eng. as Engineer of record for the Quinn Branch of the Quaile Municipal Drain (Carried)
- Approved a phased payment schedule for Minto Communities Inc. regarding the Manotick Watermain Link Phase 2 project (Carried)
- Confirmed minutes from June 1, 2023 (Carried)
Planning and Housing Committee
The Planning and Housing Committee recommended that Council approve multiple zoning by-law amendments, including two 30-storey buildings and one 20-storey apartment. The committee also recommended the approval of a Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan and two infrastructure front-ending agreements.
- Recommended Council approve Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan (Carried)
- Recommended Council authorize $4,484,376.46 agreement with Mattamy (Monarch) Limited for Longfields Drive and Kilspindie Ridge roundabout (Carried)
- Recommended Council authorize $308,000 agreement with Francoise Holding Orleans Inc. for Innes Road and Lamarche Avenue signals (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendments for retail food stores and renewable energy/battery storage systems (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve two 30-storey residential buildings at 1209 St Laurent Boulevard (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve automobile body shop and service station at 1400 and 1410 Youville Drive (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve Heavy Industrial zone extension at 2616 and 2628 Edinburgh Place (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve 20-storey apartment building at 200 and 201 Friel Street (Carried)
Finance and Corporate Services Committee
The committee recommended the dissolution of Crime Prevention Ottawa, moving its $1.2 million budget and staff to the Community and Social Services Department. It also proposed a new structure for statutory advisory committees and the creation of a Council Liaison for Older Adults.
- Approved donation of one decommissioned ambulance to St. John Ambulance
- Recommended revised structure for Accessibility, Community Safety and Well-Being, French Language Services, and Planning Advisory Committees
- Recommended repeal of Advisory Committee Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2019-44)
- Directed City Clerk to develop performance measures for advisory bodies
- Recommended dissolving Crime Prevention Ottawa and allocating its $1.2M budget and staff to Community Safety, Well-Being, Policy and Analytics Services
- Approved establishment of a Council Liaison for Older Adults
- Directed staff to seek expressions of interest for the Comprehensive Zoning By-law review Council Sponsors Group
- Confirmed minutes from June 6, 2023
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Transit Commission
The Transit Commission approved recommendations for Council to close specific capital projects and adjust budgets. The Commission also received several informational reports regarding transit operations, marketing, and a five-year roadmap.
- Recommended Council authorize closing of capital projects listed in Document 1 (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve budget adjustments detailed in Document 2 (Carried)
- Recommended Council return $5,325,087 to Transit Capital Supported Reserve (Carried)
- Recommended Council eliminate $2,597,880 in debt authority (Carried)
- Recommended Council permit specific projects in Document 3 to remain open (Carried)
- Approved minutes from May 11, 2023, and June 9, 2023 (Carried)
- Received report on contracts awarded July 1 to December 31, 2022 for information
- Received Transit Services 5-Year Roadmap for information
City Council
City Council approved a three-year pilot for on-demand wheelchair accessible taxicab services and amendments to the Vehicle-for-Hire By-law. Council also approved growth pressures for the 2024 Draft Budget for the Ottawa Paramedic Service. Additionally, the Annual General Meeting for Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. was deferred to September 13, 2023.
- Approved three-year pilot for centralized dispatch of on-demand wheelchair accessible vehicles
- Approved annual incentive grants of $5,000 for accessible plate holders and up to $2,000 for drivers
- Approved $15 per trip contribution for completed on-demand wheelchair accessible fares
- Amended Vehicle-for-Hire By-law to reduce accessible plate transfer fee to $312
- Approved $5.56 airport pick-up meter rate increase effective September 1, 2023
- Approved 2023-2026 Corporate By-law Review Work Plan
- Approved 2024 Draft Budget growth pressures for Paramedics including 23 FTEs ($2.01M) and 3 FTEs ($370k)
- Deferred Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. Annual General Meeting to September 13, 2023
Community Services Committee
The Committee recommended that Council approve the Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy and a new safer alternative response program for mental health and substance use crises. The mental health initiative includes a non-911 intake system and a 24/7 civilian-led mobile response team.
- Approved Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy and Enhanced Housing Allowance for Singles prototype
- Approved $2.465M from Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund for safer alternative response program
- Approved creation of a non-911 number and 24/7 civilian-led mobile crisis response
- Required city-funded shelter organizations to demonstrate adherence to housing first principles
- Directed staff to identify exact city-owned land locations for potential semi-permanent shelters
- Directed staff to expedite the launch of the Alternate Response Pilot with a firm work plan
- Reaffirmed commitment to the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
- Directed staff to explore community wealth building for the Poverty Reduction Strategy
Ottawa Police Service Board
The Ottawa Police Services Board approved a five-year lease renewal for office space at 150 Isabella Street and modified the South Facility Project scope to include Phase B.2 design development. The Board also approved a Special Constable appointment for Carleton University and delegated Canada Day 2023 staffing authority to the Chair and Vice-Chair.
- Approved 5-year lease renewal for 3,034 sq ft at 150 Isabella Street (Carried)
- Approved modification of South Facility Project scope to include Phase B.2 design development (Carried)
- Approved appointment of a Carleton University employee as a Special Constable (Carried)
- Delegated authority to Chair and Vice-Chair for Canada Day 2023 special constable appointments and resource MOUs (Carried)
- Confirmed agenda for June 26, 2023 meeting (Carried)
- Confirmed Minutes #82 of May 29, 2023 meeting (Carried)
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee recommended amendments to the Use and Care of Roads and Road Activity by-laws, including new rules for residential gardening and library boxes. It also recommended delegating authority for installing certain all-way stop controls and approved a specific installation at 8th Line Road and Parkway Road.
- Approved Statement of Work for Coventry Road Widening Environmental Assessment Study
- Recommended approval of amendments to Use and Care of Roads By-law No. 2003-498 and Road Activity By-law No. 2003-445 (carried as amended)
- Approved amendment allowing residential gardening to the edge of roadway where no curb exists (7-4)
- Approved amendment requiring free library boxes be installed no closer than 0.5 metre from a roadway (7-4)
- Directed staff to create a prohibited terrestrial plant species list for right-of-ways based on provincial acts and the 2022 Auditor General's report
- Recommended Council delegate authority to Public Works General Manager and Traffic Services Director to install unwarranted All-Way-Stop-Controls
- Recommended Council approve installation of an All-Way Stop Control at 8th Line Road and Parkway Road
- Received presentation on Highway 416 at Barnsdale Road Interchange preliminary design
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Planning and Housing Committee
The Planning and Housing Committee approved several recommendations for Council to amend zoning by-laws for residential additions and new developments. These include a 604-unit development in Barrhaven West and the adaptive re-use of a former convent. The Committee also recommended a development charge credit transfer for Nokia Canada Inc.
- Recommended Council approve heritage alterations for 233 Argyle Avenue and 330 McLeod Street (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendments for residential additions at 233 Argyle Avenue and 330 McLeod Street (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve development charge credit transfer for Nokia Canada Inc. at 600 and 540 March Road (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendment for 604 stacked dwelling units at part of 3265 Jockvale Road (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendment for adaptive re-use of a convent into residential use at 15 and 17 des Oblats Avenue (Carried with Councillor C. Kelly dissenting)
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendment for a 12-unit apartment building at 211 Armstrong Street (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendment to permit a pharmacy at 2420 Don Reid Drive (Carried)
Environment and Climate Change Committee
The Environment and Climate Change Committee approved recommendations for Council to fund two permanent forestry positions and investigate green financing models for home buyers. The committee also recommended delegating authority for Alternate Locate Agreements and approved an updated Urban Forest Management Plan work plan.
- Recommended Council approve $250,000 transfer for 2 permanent FTEs in Public Works – Forestry Services (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve the Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) Update Report and work plan (Carried as amended)
- Recommended Council delegate authority to General Managers of Infrastructure & Water Services and Public Works to execute Alternate Locate Agreements (Carried)
- Recommended Council direct staff to investigate green financing models and incentives for new home buyers (Carried)
- Confirmed Minutes from June 5, 2023 (Carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Committee confirmed the minutes from May 9, 2023. Members received presentations regarding the Affordable Housing Capital Plan, the Use and Care of Roads By-law Review, and an update from the Accessibility Office.
- Confirmed May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
- Received Affordable Housing Capital Plan Overview presentation
- Received City of Ottawa Use and Care of Roads By-law Review update
- Received Accessibility Office Update presentation
Board of Health
The Board of Health adopted a new five-year strategic plan for Ottawa Public Health and approved a submission to Health Canada regarding cannabis regulation amendments. The Board also received several informational reports on city health status and budget updates.
- Approved Ottawa Public Health’s Strategic Plan for 2023-2027 (Carried)
- Approved submission to Health Canada on potential amendments to Cannabis Regulations (Carried)
- Confirmed minutes of the April 17, 2023 meeting (Carried)
- Received 2023 Q1 operating and capital budget status report (Received)
- Received State of Ottawa’s Health 2023: An Update report (Received)
- Received Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report (Received)
- Received Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report (Received)
- Approved motion to extend meeting time past 7:00 p.m. (Carried)
Light Rail Sub-Committee
The committee confirmed the minutes from the May 26, 2023 meeting. A report regarding Rail Operational Readiness for the Trillium Line was received for information following a presentation by Transit Services Department staff.
- Confirmed LRSC Minutes 4 from May 26, 2023 (Carried)
- Received report ACS2023-TSD-RCP-0012 on Rail Operational Readiness – Trillium Line for information
Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee
The Committee approved a three-year pilot for a centralized wheelchair-accessible taxi dispatch and financial incentives for drivers and owners. It also recommended a 2023-2026 Corporate By-law Review Workplan and budget additions for the Ottawa Paramedic Service. A motion was added to study the feasibility of a city-run dispatch system.
- Approved three-year pilot for centralized wheelchair-accessible taxi dispatch
- Approved annual pilot grants: $5,000 for plate holders/owners and up to $2,000 for drivers
- Approved $15 per trip contribution for on-demand wheelchair accessible fares (three-year pilot)
- Approved Vehicle-for-Hire By-law amendments to reduce transfer fees and extend vehicle age limits
- Approved motion to study feasibility of a City of Ottawa run centralized dispatch system
- Approved 2023-2026 Corporate By-law Review Workplan
- Recommended 2024 Draft Budget additions for Paramedic Service: 23 FTEs ($2.01M) and 2 vehicles ($680K)
- Recommended 2024 Draft Budget additions for Paramedic psychological supports: 3 FTEs ($370K)
City Council
Council approved several amendments to planning and consultation by-laws to implement Phase 2 of Bill 109. The 2022 Ottawa Community Housing Corporation annual report and financial statements were received, and the 2022 City consolidated financial statements were approved.
- Approved 2022 Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Annual Report and Financial Statements
- Confirmed Councillor Theresa Kavanagh as Chair of the OCHC
- Approved reappointment of Stephen Sauppe to the OCHC Board of Directors
- Approved 2022 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial Statements
- Approved 2022 Sinking Fund Financial Statements
- Approved addition of 1 FTE to the Office of the Auditor General budget for 2023 onwards
- Directed staff to review Parkland Dedication By-law regarding rural building permits
- Approved amendments to Pre-Consultation, Planning Fees, and Public Notification by-laws for Bill 109 implementation
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Ottawa Public Library Board
The Board received updates on the Ādisōke project and the Chief Librarian's report. Management presented a report on safety and security trends, recommending that staff explore additional security supports and social service partnerships for the 2024 budget.
- Confirmed minutes from May 9, 2023 (Carried)
- Received Chair's verbal update for information (Received)
- Received Chief Librarian/CEO's report for information (Received)
Built Heritage Committee
The Committee recommended a legislative compliance strategy for Bill 23 and approved procedural amendments to the heritage designation process. It also recommended approving applications to alter designated properties at 233 Argyle Avenue and 330 McLeod Street.
- Confirmed Minutes 5 from May 9, 2023 (Carried)
- Recommended Council receive the Bill 23 Ontario Heritage Act Legislative Compliance Strategy 2023-2025 (Carried as amended)
- Recommended Council adopt the Ontario Heritage Act Alternative Notice Policy (Carried as amended)
- Recommended Council direct staff to prepare a list of priority Heritage Conservation District Studies by Q1 2024 (Carried as amended)
- Recommended Council approve the application to alter 233 Argyle Avenue conditional on final conservation details (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve the application to alter 330 McLeod Street (Carried)
- Recommended Council delegate authority for minor design changes to the General Manager of Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development (Carried)
- Recommended Council issue heritage permits for 233 Argyle Avenue and 330 McLeod Street with a two-year expiry (Carried)
Joint Audit Committee and Transit Commission
The Joint Audit Committee and Transit Commission recommended that Council authorize the execution of a contract with Envari Energy Solutions for battery-electric bus infrastructure. The committee also received an audit report on the Zero Emission Buses Project, which will remain confidential until the contract is executed.
- Recommended Council direct General Manager, Transit Services to execute agreement with Envari Energy Solutions for charging and electrical infrastructure (Carried)
- Received Zero Emission Buses Project Sprint 4 Audit Report and recommended Council approve its recommendations (Carried)
- Resolved to consider ZEB audit and Envari contract in camera (Carried)
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee recommended that Council approve the 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements and Sinking Fund Financial Statements. The committee also recommended the addition of one Senior Auditor position to the Office of the Auditor General for 2023. Several annual and semi-annual reports from the Auditor General were received.
- Recommended Council approve 2022 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial Statements (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve 2022 Sinking Fund Financial Statements (Carried)
- Recommended Council receive 2022 Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline (Received)
- Recommended Council receive OAG’s 2022 Annual Report (Received)
- Recommended Council receive Semi-Annual Report on Follow-up Procedures (Received)
- Recommended Council approve addition of 1 FTE Senior Auditor to OAG budget for 2023 onwards (Carried)
- Confirmed minutes from February 17, 2023 meeting (Carried)
Planning and Housing Committee
The Planning and Housing Committee recommended that Council approve six different zoning by-law amendments. These proposals include the development of a 25-storey mixed-use building, a residential subdivision, and a school within an existing building. All recommendations were carried by the committee.
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendment for a school at 1565 Maple Grove Road (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendment for a 25-storey mixed-use building at 1546 Scott Street (Carried as amended)
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendment for a low-rise mixed-use building at 1244 Kilborn Place (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendment for a subdivision with 54 dwellings at 788 River Road (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendment for a three-storey semi-detached dwelling at 1 Old Sunset Boulevard (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendment for a residential subdivision at 5618 Hazeldean Road (Carried)
- Confirmed minutes from May 17, 2023 (Carried)
Finance and Corporate Services Committee
The Committee recommended several governance and funding changes for the ByWard Market, including the creation of the ByWard Market District Authority. It also approved various financial adjustments, investment reports, and land expropriation for the Earl Grey Drive Extension Project.
- Approved $200,000 for ByWard Market District Authority transition costs
- Approved $100,000 for Parkdale Market 100th anniversary enhancements
- Recommended approval to expropriate lands for Earl Grey Drive Extension Project
- Approved $4.4 million in Ministry of Long-Term Care funding for 2023 compensation budget
- Approved $500 thousand reduction in annual Sinking Fund Levy
- Approved increase of short-term borrowing limit from $500 million to a percentage basis
- Authorized closing of capital projects and budget adjustments including $7.2M to capital supported reserves
- Recommended approval of City’s Risk Appetite and Tolerance Statements
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Committee received a presentation regarding the Duty to Consult under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. The presentation was delivered by managers and directors from the Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services; Infrastructure & Water Services; and Planning, Real Estate & Economic Development departments.
- Received presentation on Duty to Consult - Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
Environment and Climate Change Committee
The Committee voted against the report recommendations for a new Curbside Waste Diversion Policy, which included a partial pay-as-you-throw system. The matter will proceed to Council for further consideration. The Committee did approve recommendations regarding the Provincial Blue Box Program transition.
- Approved recommendations for the Provincial Blue Box Program transition (Carried)
- Delegated authority to General Manager of Public Works for Blue Box by-law amendments (Carried)
- Approved a three-month extension for residential curbside collection contracts (Carried)
- Rejected report recommendations for the Curbside Waste Diversion Policy (Lost)
- Approved Motion ECCC 2023-04-01 to include specific education and illegal dumping plans in the waste implementation plan (Carried)
- Directed staff to apply an equity-lens to program roll-out for low-income residents
- Directed staff to review options for diverting Construction and Demolition Solid Waste from Trail Landfill by Q4 2023
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee
The committee recommended two zoning by-law amendments for properties in Rideau-Jock for Council approval. It also directed staff to review the Parkland Dedication By-law regarding transition clauses for rural building permits. A request to waive specific parkland fees for 5703 Loggers Way was denied.
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendment for 40 Carlisle Circle (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve zoning amendment for 1476 Century Road & 5758 First Line Road (Carried)
- Denied request to waive 60% of cash-in-lieu of parkland fees for 5703 Loggers Way (2-3)
- Approved direction for staff to review Parkland Dedication By-law transition clauses for rural permits (Carried)
- Confirmed minutes from May 4, 2023 (Carried)
- Received report on parkland contribution for 5703 Loggers Way for information (Received)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Joint Planning and Housing and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee
The joint committee approved amendments to several by-laws and policies to implement Phase 2 of Bill 109, including a multi-tiered pre-consultation process. The committee also recommended funding for 32 full-time equivalent positions via a planning services fee adjustment. Several amendments were added to direct staff to review community association involvement and dispute resolution procedures.
- Approved amendments to Pre-Consultation By-law 2009-320, Development Application Study Policy By-law 2022-254, Public Notification and Consultation Policy, and Planning Fees By-law 2023-139
- Approved changes to Council and Committee governance, including bi-weekly alternating Wednesday meetings
- Directed staff to review the pre-application consultation program with community associations and report back within 18 months
- Directed staff to assess feasibility of Councillor participation in Pre-Consultation for Zoning By-law Amendment applications by Q4 2023
- Directed Planning Services Staff to develop a dispute resolution procedure for pre-consultation by end of Q3 2023
- Approved that rural zoning files may go to Planning and Housing Committee if ARAC cannot meet quorum for a Special Meeting
- Approved Planning Services Fee Adjustment to fund 32 FTE positions at approximately $1,112,500 for 2023
- Approved five new temporary FTE positions at approximately $160,000 for 2023
Ottawa Police Service Board
The Board approved the procurement of 784 ceramic armoured plates and authorized a new strategic plan consultation process. It also directed the Chief of Police to provide a briefing on use of force and approved several special constable appointments.
- Approved procurement of 784 Ceramic Armoured Plates from Pacific Safety Products Inc. for $327,947.20
- Directed Chief of Police to arrange a briefing on use of force for the Policy and Governance Committee
- Approved the 2023 Board Work Plan
- Approved consultation strategy and planning process for a new strategic plan
- Approved $1,000 sponsorship and attendance for the 2023 Canadian Association of Police Governance Conference
- Approved hosting the OAPSB Zone 2 meeting in November 2024
- Approved appointment of P. Henschel to Human Resources Committee and G. Beck to Finance and Audit and Scholarship committees
- Approved appointment and re-appointment of Special Constables for Carleton University and Ottawa Police Service
Light Rail Sub-Committee
The Light Rail Sub-Committee recommended that Council approve the reporting process and daily performance updates for the Line 2 and Line 4 extensions trial running period. The committee also directed staff to provide future updates on follow-up work regarding the Trillium Stage 2 independent peer review.
- Confirmed minutes from April 28, 2023 (Carried)
- Received report on Trillium Stage 2 Independent Peer Review
- Approved motion LRSC 2023-04-01 directing staff to inform Committee on follow-up work to peer review recommendations (Carried)
- Recommended Council approve reporting process for Line 2 and Line 4 trial running (Carried)
- Recommended Council direct Transit Services Department to provide daily trial running reports, including on-time performance (Carried)
- Recommended Council direct Transit Services Department to provide a technical briefing after trial running is complete (Carried)
City Council
City Council approved the 2023-2024 Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan and the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative Investment Plan. Council also approved zoning changes for three specific properties to allow for mixed-use and residential developments. Additionally, staff were directed to improve public communication regarding shelter locations during extreme weather.
- Approved 2023-2024 Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan
- Approved Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (2023-2025) Investment Plan
- Approved zoning amendment for 180 Main Street for a three-storey mixed-use building
- Approved zoning amendment for 2504 White Street for townhouse dwellings
- Approved zoning amendment for 1568 Meadowbrook Road for 16 dwelling units
- Directed staff to release shelter locations during extreme weather events
- Received Public Safety Service and 9-1-1 Annual Reports for 2021 and 2022
- Approved summaries of public submissions for Planning Act items from May 10, 2023
Community Services Committee
The Committee recommended that Council approve updated Local Rules under the Housing Services Act and the Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan for 2023-2024. The plan includes consolidating several homelessness funds into a single City Homelessness Funding program.
- Recommended Council approve updated Local Rules under the Housing Services Act, 2011 (Carried)
- Recommended Council delegate authority to Director, Housing Services to approve the Homelessness Prevention Program 2023-2024 Investment Plan (Carried)
- Recommended Council delegate authority to Director, Housing Services to amend the Investment Plan if additional provincial funding becomes available (Carried)
- Recommended Council consolidate HHIP, SSH, and other homelessness funds into a single 'City Homelessness Funding' program (Carried)
- Approved suspension of notice required under Procedure By-law to consider the homelessness report on May 24, 2023 (Carried)
- Confirmed minutes from March 28, 2023 (Carried)
- Received status update on Committee inquiries and motions for period ending May 9, 2023 (Received)