Ottawa public meetings in 2024

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Vice-Chair and review minutes from February 2024. The committee will also receive an informational presentation regarding the 2024 New Zoning By-law.

• Election of Vice-chair
• Update on 2024 New Zoning By-law

The Planning Advisory Committee elected Colin White as Vice-Chair for a term ending February 2025. The committee also received an informational update on the 2024 New Zoning By-law, with discussion covering parking, stormwater, and density. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Colin White as Vice-Chair (acclaimed)
• Received 2024 New Zoning By-law update for information

Ottawa Investment Board

The Ottawa Investment Board will move part of the meeting in‑camera to receive a confidential report from Eckler Limited about candidates for an outsourced Chief Investment Officer. The board will then proceed with the next steps in the selection process. Other agenda items include adoption of the agenda, confirmation of the July 17, 2024 minutes, and distribution of public notices in English and French.

• Adoption of agenda
• Confirmation of OIB Minutes from July 17, 2024
• In‑camera presentation of confidential report on outsourced Chief Investment Officer (Eckler Limited)
• Public Notice distribution – English and French versions
• Motions (unspecified items)

The Ottawa Investment Board held a routine meeting with no public reports or motions. The only substantive item was a confidential in-camera session to receive the Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) report from Eckler Limited and proceed with next steps in the selection process. No votes were taken in camera beyond procedural motions, and the board adjourned without other decisions.

• Adopted the agenda (carried)
• Confirmed minutes of July 17, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Resolved in camera to receive confidential OCIO report from Eckler Limited (carried)
• Received the confidential OCIO report and proceeded with next steps in selection process

City Council

At the December 11 meeting, Ottawa City Council will consider and approve the draft operating and capital budgets for 2025 across multiple departments, including Finance, Police, Public Library, and Health. The council will also receive a petition signed by 61 residents asking the council to reject a proposal for a 5‑unit apartment building at 121 Brae Crescent. A roadmap motion will be presented to guide further consideration of the 2025 budgets.

• Approve Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets (Finance and Corporate Services)
• Approve Ottawa Police Service 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets
• Approve Ottawa Public Library 2025 Draft Budget Estimates
• Petition to reject a 5‑unit apartment complex at 121 Brae Crescent (61 signatures)
• Roadmap motion for consideration of the 2025 budgets

City Council approved the 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets, including those for the Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Public Library, and Ottawa Board of Health. The transit budget was approved as amended, maintaining free transit for seniors on Wednesdays and Sundays, adjusting senior and youth pass fares, and delaying the U-Pass increase. Council also approved several zoning amendments, heritage permits, and land acquisitions.

• Approved 2025 Ottawa Police Service budgets (18-5)
• Approved 2025 transit budget as amended (18-7)
• Approved $350,000 from fuel hedging savings for park amenities and food security
• Approved $50,000 from fuel hedging savings for public washrooms
• Approved zoning amendment for 9-storey building at 178 Nepean St & 219-223 Bank St
• Approved zoning amendment for 431 units at 2800 Brian Coburn Blvd
• Approved $12.78M acquisition for Riverside South Recreation Complex
• Approved demolition at 79 Guigues Ave with conditions

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear several minor variance and consent applications. The body will consider requests for new residential constructions, property subdivisions, and easement establishments across various wards.

• 242 Park: Consent and minor variance to subdivide property for a new 8-unit apartment building
• 250 Shakespeare: Minor variance for a three-storey, eight-unit low-rise apartment building
• 346 Roosevelt: Minor variance for a four-storey, six-unit low-rise apartment building
• 142 Marier: Minor variance for two semi-detached dwellings with a total of 6 units
• 146 Osgoode: Consent application to subdivide the lot into two parcels and establish easements

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is reviewing minor variance and consent applications for residential and commercial properties. The body is deciding on requests for reduced parking, yard setbacks, and the subdivision of lots.

• 5497 Manotick Main: Request for reduced resident and visitor parking for a 28-unit low-rise apartment building
• 1296 Old Montreal: Application to subdivide property into two separate lots
• 7725 Flewellyn: Application to create separate lots for two existing commercial buildings
• 5444 West River: Request for reduced side yard setback for a garage expansion
• 5940 Brophy: Application to convey a portion of property to 3325 Eagleson Road

Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee

The Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on social development, poverty reduction, and mental well-being. The body will also discuss the review and funding of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.

• Confirmation of the 2025 meeting schedule
• Update on Youth Social Development, Financial Security and Poverty Reduction, and Mental Well-Being
• Update on Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Review
• Update on funding for the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan

The committee received three informational updates from the Community and Social Services Department on priorities (including youth social development, financial security, and mental well-being), the CSWB Plan review, and funding for the plan. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received for information. The committee also confirmed its 2025 meeting schedule and approved the September 17, 2024 minutes.

• Confirmed 2025 meeting schedule (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 17, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Received update on CSWB priorities for information
• Received update on CSWB Plan review for information
• Received update on CSWB Plan funding for information

Built Heritage Committee

The Built Heritage Committee will consider several heritage applications, including a recommendation to designate the Église évangélique baptiste at 284 King Edward Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. It will also review demolition and new‑construction applications for 120 Juliana Road, demolition at 79 Guigues Avenue, and alteration and new‑construction applications for 219‑223 Bank Street and 178 Nepean Street, as well as objections to designations at 159 Montréal Road and 50 Carruthers Avenue. All recommendations will be forwarded to City Council for a meeting on December 11, 2024.

• Recommend Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Église évangélique baptiste at 284 King Edward Avenue (Part IV Heritage Act)
• Recommend approval of demolition and new construction at 120 Juliana Road (heritage permit with two‑year expiry)
• Recommend approval of alteration and new construction at 219‑223 Bank Street and 178 Nepean Street (heritage permit with three‑year expiry)
• Recommend approval of demolition at 79 Guigues Avenue with landscaping conditions and permit exemption
• Recommend Council not withdraw Notices of Intention to Designate 159 Montréal Road and 50 Carruthers Avenue

The Built Heritage Committee approved the demolition of 79 Guigues Avenue (5-4) with conditions, recommended heritage designation for the Église évangélique baptiste d’Ottawa, and approved demolition/new construction at 120 Juliana Road. It referred the Bank Street alteration application to Council without recommendation. It also upheld heritage designations for 159 Montréal Road and 50 Carruthers Avenue.

• Approved demolition at 79 Guigues Avenue with conditions (5-4)
• Recommended heritage designation for Église évangélique baptiste d’Ottawa at 284 King Edward Avenue
• Approved demolition and new construction at 120 Juliana Road with conditions
• Referred alteration at 219-223 Bank Street and 178 Nepean Street to Council without recommendation
• Upheld heritage designation for 159 Montréal Road
• Upheld heritage designation for 50 Carruthers Avenue

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is reviewing several consent and minor variance applications. Most items involve subdividing properties for new residential dwellings or adjusting building setbacks and heights.

• 184 Woodroffe: Proposal for a 10-unit low-rise apartment building with reduced setbacks
• 45 David: Subdivision into two parcels for two dwellings
• 2300 Fox: Subdivision into three parcels for residential development
• 2 Leikin, 3 Leikin, 99 Bill Leathem: Increased building height for a light industrial building
• 3636 Innes: Subdivision into two parcels for future development

Ottawa Police Service Board

The board is meeting to consider a motion to move into a private session. The purpose of the in camera session is to discuss a labour relations matter.

• Motion to move in camera to discuss a Labour Relations Matter

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will consider the 2025 draft operating and capital budgets and review several zoning by-law amendments. The committee will also discuss a rural community-building grant application.

• Review 2025 draft operating and capital budgets
• Zoning by-law amendment for 3179 (3135) Carry's Side Road
• Zoning by-law amendment for 2808 (2850) Donald B. Munro Drive
• Zoning omnibus amendments for Q4 2024
• Rural Community-Building Grant Program application review

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee carried all agenda items, including three zoning by-law amendments and the 2025 draft operating and capital budget for rural areas. It also approved two motions related to the budget, including adding Ashton Station Road to the list of projects below the budget cut-off line and directing staff to negotiate a cost-sharing agreement with the Township of Beckwith. The committee recommended the zoning amendments and budget to City Council for final approval on December 11, 2024.

• Approved zoning amendment at 3179 (3135) Carry's Side Road to prohibit residential development on retained lands
• Approved zoning amendment at 2808 (2850) Donald B. Munro Drive to prohibit residential development and reduce lot width/side yard setbacks on severed lands
• Approved Rural Community-Building Grant Program application as detailed in Document 1
• Approved Q4 2024 zoning omnibus amendments citywide, including Fernbank Road
• Carried motion to add Ashton Station Road to 'below budget cut-off line' for rural road upgrades and negotiate cost-sharing with Beckwith
• Carried motion to approve 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget for Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

Planning and Housing Committee

The Planning and Housing Committee is reviewing several proposed zoning by-law amendments for residential developments and mixed-use buildings. The body is deciding whether to recommend these approvals to Council for a final decision on December 11, 2024.

• Zoning amendment for 2800 Brian Coburn Boulevard to permit 431 low-rise residential units, a commercial block, and a park
• Zoning amendment for 2829 Dumaurier Avenue to permit a 40-storey mixed-use tower
• Zoning amendment for 178 Nepean Street and 219 and 223 Bank Street for a nine-storey mixed-use building
• Heritage permit application for new construction and alteration at 219-223 Bank Street and 178 Nepean Street
• Zoning amendment for 304-308 Donald Street to permit a three-storey, 31-unit apartment building

Ottawa Public Library Board

The Ottawa Public Library Board is meeting to review and potentially approve the 2025 Draft Budget and a governance action plan. The board will also receive an update on the Ādisōke building project.

• 2025 Draft Budget including $2M from the Library Reserve Fund and repurposing of $500K in capital orders
• Approval of the updated 2023-2026 OPL Governance Action Plan
• Ādisōke Building Project Update presentation
• 2025 Board Conference Attendance plan for trustees
• Memo regarding plans for public art at the Main Branch

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee will consider the draft 2025 operating and capital budgets and recommend them to Council. It will also recommend approval of several Tax Increment Equivalent Grants for affordable‑housing projects, totaling roughly $50 million across six sites. Additional items include a land acquisition for the Riverside South Recreation Complex and other property purchases, a ward‑boundary amendment for the 2026 election, and a by‑law to expropriate land for the Bank Street Renewal project.

• Recommend Council adopt the draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Approve affordable‑housing TIEG grants: $9.36 M (245‑265 Rideau St), $6.6 M (317 Lett St), $4.68 M (1707 Carling Ave), $16.52 M (661‑665 Albert St), $6.6 M (1040 Somerset St W), $7.2 M (141 George St)
• Approve purchase of Riverside South Recreation Complex lands for $12,784,000 plus $9,000,000 development charges
• Approve acquisition of 5689 Ferry Road (223‑acre parcel) for $1,950,000
• Recommend Council enact a by‑law to expropriate lands for Bank Street Renewal Phase 1

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will consider the City’s 2025 draft operating and capital budgets and formulate recommendations for Council. It will also receive the 2024 KPMG Financial Statement Audit Plan for information. The committee will recommend approval of the Office of the Auditor General’s Audit Charter. Minutes from the previous meeting (September 20, 2024) will be confirmed.

• Review of the 2024 KPMG Financial Statement Audit Plan (information only)
• Consideration of the 2025 Draft Operating Budget documents
• Consideration of the 2025 Draft Capital Budget documents
• Recommendation to Council to approve the Office of the Auditor General’s Audit Charter
• Confirmation of Audit Committee Minutes 8 – 20 September 2024

Ottawa Police Service Board

The Ottawa Police Service Board will consider a motion to adjourn the public portion of its meeting and continue in camera. If approved, the in‑camera session would cover updates on demonstrations and event management, operational matters, lease renewal, the 2023‑2024 executive succession management report, a delay application, labour‑relations issues and legal matters. No other agenda items involve decisions or proposals.

• Motion to move the meeting in camera to discuss demonstrations and event management
• Motion to move the meeting in camera to discuss lease renewal
• Motion to move the meeting in camera to discuss the 2023‑2024 executive succession management report
• Motion to move the meeting in camera to discuss labour‑relations matters
• Motion to move the meeting in camera to discuss legal matters

Ottawa Police Service Board

The Ottawa Police Service Board approved the 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, delegating authority to the Chief of Police for a $5.4 million fleet replacement program and a $1.9 million Conducted Energy Weapon program. The Board also reduced the capital order 903447 South Facility by $6 million, closed capital order 907491 Elgin Refit returning $10,354,976, and refinanced $7,771,192 of the South Facility financing. Additional approvals included registration and a $2,000 gold sponsorship for the Canadian Association of Police Governance Winter Summit, and the ratification of several police officer and special constable appointments.

• Approve 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget with delegations for $5.4 M fleet replacement and $1.9 M CEW program
• Reduce capital order 903447 South Facility by $6 M and close capital order 907491 Elgin Refit, returning $10,354,976 to the general reserve
• Refinance $7,771,192 of capital order 903447 South Facility from pay‑as‑you‑go financing to debt
• Approve registration cost of $1,966.20 and a $2,000 gold sponsorship for the CAPG Winter Governance Summit
• Ratify appointment of Ottawa Police Service officers and of seven and five City of Ottawa Transit Services Special Constables

Board of Health

The Ottawa Board of Health will consider and adopt several reports, including the 2025 Draft Operating Budget for the Board, the update to the 2023‑2027 Strategic Action Plan, and a confirmation by‑law. The Board will also receive verbal reports from the Chair and the Medical Officer of Health for information. An in‑camera performance appraisal of the Medical Officer of Health will be noted but not reported publicly.

• Approve the 2025 Draft Operating Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health
• Approve the Strategic Action Plan update for Ottawa Public Health’s 2023‑2027 plan
• Adopt the Chair’s and Medical Officer of Health’s verbal reports for information
• Pass Confirmation By‑law No. 2024‑5 to record the meeting’s proceedings
• Note an in‑camera performance appraisal of the Medical Officer of Health (not reported publicly)

Light Rail Sub-Committee

The Light Rail Sub‑Committee will review the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project construction update (file ACS‑TSD‑RCP‑0005) and receive the report for information. The agenda also includes routine items such as public notices, confirmation of minutes, declarations of interest, and other procedural business. No formal decisions or motions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project – construction update report (file ACS‑TSD‑RCP‑0005) – received for information
• Public Notices – English and French Hybrid Standing Committee PDFs
• LRSC Minutes 10 – August 29, 2024 – English and French PDFs
• In Camera Items – listed without attachments
• Notices of Motions – for consideration at a subsequent meeting

Transportation Committee

The committee will review the draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets and make a recommendation to Council on December 11, 2024. It will also consider the Road Safety Action Plan, approving the 2025 implementation plan, and a motion to create a Community Safety Zone on Prestwick Drive between Des Epinettes Avenue and Innes Road. Additional items include a status update on committee inquiries and motions and confirmation of the October 15‑24 meeting minutes.

• Recommend to Council the relevant portions of the 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets (Finance and Corporate Services Department).
• Approve the Road Safety Action Plan – 2025 Implementation Plan (Public Works Department).
• Designate a Community Safety Zone on Prestwick Drive between Des Epinettes Avenue and Innes Road and install signage (motion by Councillor Matt Luloff).
• Receive for information the Status Update – Transportation Committee Inquiries and Motions (Office of the City Clerk).
• Confirm the draft minutes for Transportation Committee meeting 15 (24 Oct 2024).

City Council

City Council will receive the Integrity Commissioner’s report recommending a reprimand for Councillor Kelly. The council will also consider several heritage matters, including approving an alteration at 310 St. Patrick Street and designating multiple properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. A fee increase of $200 for Council‑level heritage permit applications and an amendment to the Corporate Studies Development Charge are also on the agenda.

• Reprimand Councillor Kelly for contravening Sections 4 and 7 of the Code of Conduct
• Approve alteration of the former St. Brigid’s Church at 310 St. Patrick Street
• Issue Notices of Intention to Designate 152 Metcalfe Street, 66 Queen Street, 8 Robert Kemp Street and 249 Bronson Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Increase Council‑level Ontario Heritage Act application fees by $200, effective Jan 1 2025
• Approve amendment to Development Charges By‑law 2024‑218 (Corporate Studies Development Charge)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will examine the draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets and make recommendations to Council for the December 11 meeting. It will also receive a response to an inquiry about funding for food security in 2025 and a response regarding seasonal recruitment of lifeguards. Additional reports on delegated authority use by the Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department and the Community and Social Services Department for 2023 will be provided for information.

• Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets – Community Services Committee (multiple budget documents attached)
• Response to Inquiry CSC-2024-06 – Funding for food security in 2025
• Response – Seasonal Recruitment of Lifeguards (accessible version)
• Use of Delegated Authority 2023 – Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department (memo and supporting documents)
• Use of Delegated Authority 2023 – Community and Social Services Department (memo)

Audit Committee

The agenda for the Ottawa Audit Committee meeting on November 25, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder or empty agenda without substantive discussion topics. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are detailed.

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission will consider the 2025 draft operating and capital budgets and make recommendations to Council for a December 11 meeting. The agenda also includes responses to inquiries regarding transitway fines, special constables, and 60-foot buses.

• Review of 2025 draft operating and capital budgets
• Responses to inquiries on transitway fines, special constables, and 60-foot buses
• Transit contracts awarded from January to June 2024
• Status update on Transit Commission inquiries and motions
• Public notices and meeting information for hybrid participation

Police Service Board Finance and Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee will confirm the agenda and the minutes from the 18 October 2024 meeting. Members will receive a presentation on the 2025 draft operating and capital budgets and related delegations for information and consideration. The committee will also address any declarations of interest and other business items.

• Confirm agenda for the 22 November 2024 meeting
• Confirm Minutes #28 from 18 October 2024
• Declarations of interest
• Presentation of 2025 draft operating and capital budgets with delegations
• Other business (no specific items listed)

Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee will examine the 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget and prepare recommendations for Council on December 11, 2024. It will also receive a status update report from the Office of the City Clerk for information. The meeting includes confirmation of the previous minutes and distribution of public notices.

• Review of 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget – Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee (multiple budget documents attached)
• Receive Office of the City Clerk status update report on EPPSC inquiries and motions (period ending 12 Nov 2024)
• Confirmation of EPPSC Minutes 14 (17 Oct 2024)
• Distribution of public notices (English and French) for hybrid standing committee
• In Camera items (no details provided)

Planning and Housing Committee

The Planning and Housing Committee will recommend that Council approve the amendment to the Development Charges By-law 2024-218 that reimposes the Corporate Studies Development Charge. The committee will also review the 2025 draft operating and capital budgets for the Planning and Housing portfolio and prepare recommendations for Council at the Committee of the Whole on December 11, 2024. Additional items include distribution of information on the Affordable Housing Acquisition/Preservation Fund and routine procedural notices.

• Development Charges – Reimposition of Corporate Studies Development Charge (amendment to By-law 2024-218)
• Review of 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets for Planning and Housing Committee
• Information distribution on Affordable Housing Acquisition/Preservation Fund
• Public notices and declarations of interest (procedural items)
• Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 is reviewing several consent and minor variance applications. The body is deciding on requests to subdivide lots for residential development and granting variances for building setbacks and parking.

• 18 Louisa: Minor variance for a 10-storey mixed-use building regarding setbacks and width
• 624 Parkview: Consent and minor variance to subdivide into four parcels for two semi-detached dwellings
• 660 Hochelaga: Consent to subdivide into two parcels for future residential development
• 139 Duford: Consent and minor variance to subdivide for a semi-detached dwelling and increase driveway slope
• 433 Evered: Minor variance for a detached dwelling with front yard parking

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations and provide feedback on several city initiatives. These include accessibility designs for the Lansdowne 2.0 North Side Stands and a review of the Parks and Facilities By-law.

• Lansdowne 2.0 North Side Stands Accessibility Design presentation
• Parks and Facilities By-law Review
• Budget 101 presentation
• Accessibility Office Update
• Confirmation of minutes from September 15-17, October 8, and October 15, 2024

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Panel will hear a series of consent and minor variance applications for properties in the Rideau-Jock and West Carleton-March wards. Several applications, including the 6255 Prince of Wales subdivision, have been approved. Other items under consideration involve subdivisions at 6437 Prince of Wales, 1500 Thomas Argue, and 5190 MacHardy, as well as a minor variance at 6051 Herberts Corners.

• Consent application D08-01-24/B-00204 for 6255 Prince of Wales – granted to split the property into two parcels for a surplus farm dwelling.
• Consent and minor variance applications D08-01-24/B-00207 & D08-02-24/A-00260 for 6437 Prince of Wales – granted to create three parcels with reduced lot widths for future development.
• Consent and minor variance applications D08-01-24/B-00205 & D08-02-24/A-00259 for 1500 Thomas Argue – granted to create a new lot and allow reduced setbacks and frontage onto a private street.
• Minor variance application D08-02-24/A-00048 for 6051 Herberts Corners – granted to permit a larger building footprint and driveway for a coach house with an attached garage.
• Consent application D08-01-24/B-00182 for 5190 MacHardy – granted to subdivide the property into two parcels for future residential development.

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee will examine the 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, including tax‑supported and rate‑supported programs, and make recommendations to Council for the December 11 meeting. It will also receive the external audit results for in‑house solid waste collection and information on normal farm practices. No formal decisions are recorded for this meeting.

• 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget – tax‑supported and rate‑supported programs
• Financial Statements for In‑House Solid Waste Collection – external audit results
• Information on Normal Farm Practices
• Confirmation of Minutes from meeting 13 (October 15, 2024)
• Public Notices and hybrid meeting participation details

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for minor variances and property consents. These requests include changes to parking requirements, setbacks, and the subdivision of land for new dwellings.

• 1880 Kilborn: Request for zero parking spaces to convert a garage into a two-storey additional dwelling unit
• 842, 844 Dundee: Application to subdivide property into two parcels for separate ownership of a semi-detached dwelling
• 2725 Rowatt: Request to subdivide land for two two-storey dwellings with coach houses
• 2475 Regina: Application to subdivide property into two parcels for phased development
• 28 Gervin: Request to allow a garage entrance closer to the front line than the principal entrance

Transit Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed in the record.

French Language Services Advisory Committee

The French Language Services Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the 2025 draft operating and capital budget. The committee will also review and provide feedback on programs and services from the Community and Social Services Department and Children's Services.

• 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget for the French Language Services Advisory Committee
• Community and Social Services Department (CSSD) Programs and Services presentation
• Children's Services Programs and Services presentation
• Confirmation of minutes from the September 12, 2024 meeting

Ottawa Police Service Board

The Ottawa Police Service Board held a special meeting on November 13, 2024 to receive and table the draft operating and capital budgets for 2025. The budgets were provided in English and French PDF files and an online budget book. The Board will consider the budgets at its regular meeting on November 25, 2024.

• Draft Operating and Capital Budgets 2025 – received and tabled for consideration
• Attachments: PSB 2025 Budget EN - v0.3.pdf
• Attachments: PSB 2025 Budget_FR.pdf
• Attachments: Budget book online-2025.pdf

City Council

City Council is receiving and tabling draft 2025 budgets for the city, police service, public library, board of health, and committee of adjustment. These budgets will be referred to standing committees and the Transit Commission before further consideration on December 11, 2024.

• Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets for City Council, Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Public Library, Ottawa Board of Health, and Committee of Adjustment
• Proposed amendments to Site Plan Control By-law 2014-256
• Proposed amendments to Official Plan, Planning Fees By-law, Delegated Authority By-law, and Public Notification and Consultation Policy for minor re-zoning
• Proposed scope change for McBean Street Resurfacing project to limit work to widening sidewalks and resurfacing the roadway
• Petition with 170 signatures opposing proposed development at 185 Hawthorne Ave

Built Heritage Committee

The Built Heritage Committee will consider a recommendation to approve an alteration to the former St. Brigid’s Church at 310 St. Patrick Street, including a heritage permit and delegated authority for minor design changes. It will also receive a report on a Heritage Community Improvement Plan for 70 Richmond Road and consider several Notices of Intention to designate heritage properties on Wellington Street West, Robert Kemp Street, and Metcalfe Street. All items are for Council’s consideration at the November 12 meeting.

• Application to alter former St. Brigid’s Church, 310 St. Patrick Street – recommend Council approve alteration, issue two‑year heritage permit, and delegate minor design changes.
• Heritage Community Improvement Plan for 70 Richmond Road – recommend Council receive the report.
• Designation of 1121 Wellington Street West (Tollkeeper’s House) – recommend Council issue a Notice of Intention to designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
• Designation of 8 Robert Kemp Street – recommend Council issue a Notice of Intention to designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
• Designation of 152 Metcalfe Street – recommend Council issue a Notice of Intention to designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will recommend that Council approve amendments to the Site Plan Control By‑law, the Official Plan, the Planning Fees By‑law, the Delegated Authority By‑law and the Public Notification and Consultation Policy, all slated to take effect on January 1 2025. The committee will also consider approval of the Rural Community‑Building Grant Program applications for Osgoode. A motion will be presented to limit the McBean Street resurfacing project to sidewalk widening and roadway resurfacing and to remove the associated cycling project from the transportation plan. The agenda includes routine items such as declarations of interest, confirmation of minutes, and information updates.

• Amendments to Site Plan Control By‑law 2014‑256 – recommendation to approve
• Delegated Authority for Minor Re‑zoning – amendments to Official Plan, Planning Fees By‑law, Delegated Authority By‑law and Public Notification and Consultation Policy, effective Jan 1 2025
• Rural Community‑Building Grant Program (Osgoode) – approval of grant recommendations
• Motion to amend scope of McBean Street Resurfacing Project – limit work to sidewalks and roadway, remove cycling project from plan and funding
• Rideau Valley Conservation Authority – Reserve Appointment (information item)

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee will consider several reports and recommendations. It will decide whether to use existing budget authority of $1,200,000 and add $600,000 for the fit‑up of food and beverage spaces in the Adisoke project, and to segregate the total $1,800,000 to a separate capital account. The committee will also review and recommend approval of a $500,000 Heritage Community Improvement Plan grant for 70 Richmond Road and adopt new municipal accessibility plans.

• Approve existing budget authority of $1,200,000 for the Adisoke food‑beverage fit‑up
• Approve additional budget authority of $600,000 for the Adisoke food‑beverage fit‑up
• Segregate the $1,800,000 Adisoke budget authority to a separate capital account
• Approve a Heritage Community Improvement Plan grant of up to $500,000 for 70 Richmond Road
• Approve the 2025‑2029 City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan and the 2024‑2026 OC Transpo Accessibility Plan

Joint Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee

The Joint Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee will consider allocating $15 million in capital funds to support affordable housing projects and update the Housing Services Long Range Financial Plan for 2025-2030.

• Authorize $13,956,051 for affordable housing capital contributions
• Allocate up to $1,365,416 to Shepherds of Good Hope at 216 Murray Street
• Allocate up to $1,650,000 to Centretown Citizens of Ottawa at 171 Armstrong Ave
• Authorize $606,075 loan extension for African Caribbean Association of Ottawa at 881-883 Pinecrest Road
• Approve $1 million annual tax increase for affordable housing budget

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing various minor variance and consent applications for property modifications and subdivisions. The body is deciding on requests for residential apartment construction, lot subdivisions, and garage expansions.

• 112 Marier: Application for a three-storey apartment building with eight residential units
• 242 Park: Proposal to subdivide property for a new 8-unit low-rise apartment building
• 259 Bradley: Application for two semi-detached dwellings totaling 12 units (Refused)
• 455 Dawson: Application for a two-storey semi-detached dwelling with 6 units (Granted)
• 448 Bronson: Permission for an addition and storage area at an automotive repair garage (Granted)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Ottawa Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 met on November 5, 2024 to hear a series of minor variance and consent applications. All applications listed on the agenda were granted, including a minor variance for Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. at 415 West Hunt Club and a minor variance for a detached garage at 858 Wingate. Additional consent applications for property subdivisions and a long‑term lease for a retirement home were also approved.

• Minor variance granted for Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. at 415 West Hunt Club to reduce glazing and modify entrances for an addition.
• Minor variance granted for John Rumble at 858 Wingate to reduce setbacks and increase driveway width for a detached garage.
• Consent application granted for Brazmar Limited at 3809 Borrisokane to subdivide the property into two lots with reciprocal easements.
• Consent application granted for The Incumbent Rector and Wardens of the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle at 2262 Braeside to establish a long‑term lease for a three‑storey retirement home.
• Consent application granted for Parkway House Developments Inc. at 2475 Regina to subdivide the property into two parcels for future phased development.

Planning and Housing Committee

The Planning and Housing Committee will recommend council approval of several zoning by‑law amendments and official‑plan updates to allow new residential apartments and a commercial development at multiple sites across the city. Items include a change at 10 Garrison Street to permit a three‑storey plus basement building, high‑rise approvals on Roosevelt, Winston and Wilmont Avenues, an eight‑storey building at 424 Churchill Avenue North, and a commercial project at 1280 Trim Road. The committee will also advance a secondary plan for Lincoln Fields and amendments to city‑wide by‑law and policy documents.

• Zoning By‑law amendment – 10 Garrison Street: change from R1MM to R4UC for a three‑storey plus basement apartment building
• Official Plan and Zoning amendments – 335/339 Roosevelt Ave, 344 Winston Ave, 379/389 Wilmont Ave for 13‑ and 14‑storey high‑rise apartments and a new public park
• Zoning By‑law amendment – 424 Churchill Avenue North: permit an eight‑storey residential building
• Zoning By‑law amendment – 1280 Trim Road: permit a commercial development
• Zoning By‑law amendments on city‑owned lands (2 Pretty St, 40 Beechcliffe St, 261A Hinchey Ave, 185 Hawthorne Ave) to enable residential development

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

Panel 3 of the Ottawa Committee of Adjustment will hear and decide on several consent and minor variance applications. The applications involve subdividing properties or granting easements for future residential development in wards 5, 19, and 21. Items include 4715 Birchgrove, 5190 MacHardy, 930 Smith, 6115 Prince of Wales, and 2293 Edward Kidd.

• 4715 Birchgrove – consent application to subdivide into two parcels for future residential development (granted)
• 5190 MacHardy – consent application to subdivide into two parcels for future residential development
• 930 Smith – consent applications to establish easements for emergency vehicle access (granted)
• 6115 Prince of Wales – consent and minor variance applications to subdivide for a surplus farm dwelling and reduced lot width (granted)
• 2293 Edward Kidd – minor variance application to construct an addition with reduced front yard setback (granted)

Ottawa Public Library Board

The Ottawa Public Library Board is meeting to discuss the 2025 draft operating and capital budget estimates and a four-year capital forecast. The board will also review proposed changes to the hours of operation for rural library branches.

• 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget Estimates and Four-Year Capital Forecast
• Hours of Operation Review - Changes to Rural Branch Hours
• Community Development Update presentation

Board of Health

The Ottawa Board of Health will receive verbal reports from the Chair and the Medical Officer of Health and adopt several informational reports, including the 2024 Nutritious Food Basket, Climate Change and Health Vulnerability Assessments, and Risk Management at Ottawa Public Health. It will table the 2025 Draft Operating Budget for the Board of Health, directing staff to forward it to City Council on November 13. The meeting also includes adoption of Confirmation By‑law No. 2024‑4 and approval of participation at the alPHa Fall Symposium.

• Adopt 2024 Nutritious Food Basket and Food Insecurity report
• Adopt Climate Change and Health Vulnerability Assessments report
• Adopt Risk Management at Ottawa Public Health report
• Table 2025 Draft Operating Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health and forward to City Council
• Pass Confirmation By‑law No. 2024‑4

City Council

Council will consider a series of approvals, including a zoning by‑law amendment for 1495 Heron Road, an Official Plan amendment, and an update to the Solid Waste Services by‑law. The meeting also includes approval of a development charge by‑law amendment and a new fee structure for municipal consent and utility circulation applications.

• Zoning By-law Amendment – 1495 Heron Road (permit residential and non‑residential uses)
• Official Plan Amendment 34 and Omnibus 2 amendment
• Solid Waste Services By‑law update, effective Dec 2 2024
• Development Charge By‑law 2024‑218 amendment and background study
• New fee structure for Municipal Consent and Utility Circulation applications, including a permanent $125,000 staff position

Ottawa Police Service Board

The Ottawa Police Service Board will consider a motion to adjourn the public portion of the meeting and proceed in camera. If approved, the board will discuss topics such as demonstrations and event management, lease renewal, labour‑relations and legal services reports for the third quarter of 2024, and contract negotiations. No other agenda items involve decisions or public hearings.

• Update on Demonstrations and Event Management
• Lease Renewal
• Labour Relations Unit Report – Third Quarter 2024
• Legal Services Report – Third Quarter 2024
• Contract Negotiation

Ottawa Police Service Board

The Ottawa Police Service Board directed staff to prepare the 2025 draft operating and capital budgets with a tax increase of no less than 2.9% and an estimated 1.5% increase from assessment‑base growth. The board also approved updates to the Policy on the Appointment of Police Officers and the Policy on Assistance in the Provision of Policing. Additional approvals included attendance at the OAPSB Labour Conference, new committee appointments, and the appointment of listed police officers.

• Approve attendance of D. Donaldson and H. Sayah at the Ontario Association of Police Service Boards Labour Conference (Nov 26‑27, 2024)
• Appoint C. Curry and D. Donaldson to the Policy and Governance Committee; M. Carr to the Human Resources Committee
• Approve the Policy on the Appointment of Police Officers
• Approve the amended Policy on Assistance in the Provision of Policing (subject to an annual reporting cycle)
• Direct staff to prepare 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets with a tax increase ≥2.9% and an estimated 1.5% growth‑related increase

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee is considering updates to fee structures for road cuts and municipal consent applications. The body is also reviewing amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law to improve accessible parking. Additionally, the committee will discuss the permanent conversion of a Right of Way Approvals Officer position.

• Proposed new fee structure for Municipal Consent Applications and Utility Circulations
• Proposed revised fees for Road Cut Permit and Temporary Road Closure Permits
• Conversion of a temporary Right of Way Approvals Officer position to permanent at an approximate annual cost of $125,000
• Proposed amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law to enhance accessible parking
• Environmental Assessment Study update for Tremblay Station Multi-Use Pathway Crossing of VIA Rail Station

Planning and Housing Committee

The Planning and Housing Committee is reviewing proposed zoning by-law amendments for three specific properties and an amendment to the 2024 Development Charge By-law. The body will also receive a report on an Indigenous Housing and Homelessness Plan.

• Zoning amendment for part of 3636 Innes Road to permit a low-rise mixed-use building
• Zoning amendment for 2128 Trim Road to permit single-detached dwellings on reduced lot widths
• Zoning amendment for 1495 Heron Road to permit residential and non-residential uses in low and mid-rise buildings
• Approval of the 2024 Development Charge Amendment Background Study and amendment to By-law 2024-218
• Information report from the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition on their Indigenous Housing and Homelessness Plan

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will consider motions to add two reports to the agenda and recommend that Council approve them. One report outlines Ottawa’s Poverty Reduction Strategy for 2025‑2029, and the other recommends continuing the Canada‑Ontario Community Housing Benefits program for 2024‑2025. The committee will also discuss a postponed public‑art program and respond to two public inquiries.

• Approve addition of Ottawa’s Poverty Reduction Strategy 2025‑2029 report and recommend Council approval
• Approve addition of Canada‑Ontario Community Housing Benefits 2024‑2025 report and recommend continued administration
• Discuss postponement and deferral of the City of Ottawa Public Art Program
• Inquiry response on requirements for moveable soccer goals
• Inquiry response on exclusion of Centretown as priority neighbourhood criteria

Police Service Board Finance and Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee will receive the 2025 Budget Consultation Summary Report and the 2025 Budget Directions and Timetable for information. The committee will discuss a recommendation to the Police Service Board to prepare the 2025 draft operating and capital budgets with a tax increase of no less than 2.9% and an estimated 1.5% increase from growth in the assessment base. It will also consider approving the budget review and approval timetable.

• Confirmation of agenda – procedural approval
• Confirmation of minutes – procedural approval of September 5, 2024 minutes
• 2025 Budget Consultation Summary Report – received for information
• 2025 Budget Directions and Timetable – received for information and discussion, includes recommendation for ≥2.9% tax increase and 1.5% growth‑base increase
• Recommendation to prepare 2025 draft operating and capital budgets and approve budget timetable

Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee will consider amending the City's Licensing By-law to regulate vapour product retailers and approve a new Emergency Management Program By-law. The committee will also receive the Public Safety Service and 9-1-1 annual reports.

• Amend Licensing By-law to regulate vapour product retailers
• Approve new Emergency Management Program By-law
• Receive Public Safety Service 2023 Annual Report
• Receive 9-1-1 Annual Report 2023

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 met on October 16, 2024 to hear a series of consent, minor‑variance and cancellation applications. Consent applications for 484 Roosevelt and 99 Fifth, 819 Bank were granted. Additional applications reviewed included a consent and minor‑variance request for 259 Bradley, a consent for 52 & 54 Grosvenor (granted), a minor‑variance request for 455 Dawson, and a cancellation certificate for 451 Roosevelt (granted).

• 484 Roosevelt – Consent to subdivide into two parcels for two semi‑detached dwellings (granted)
• 99 Fifth, 819 Bank – Consent to subdivide property for separate residential and commercial ownership (granted)
• 259 Bradley – Consent and minor‑variance for reduced lot areas and driveway slopes for two semi‑detached dwellings (12 units)
• 52 & 54 Grosvenor – Consent to subdivide semi‑detached dwelling into two parcels (granted)
• 455 Dawson – Minor‑variance to permit reduced lot areas for a two‑storey semi‑detached dwelling (6 units)

City Council

Ottawa City Council will vote on an amendment to the Front‑Ending Agreement that raises the roundabout budget at Perth Street and Meynell Road/Oldenburg Avenue to $5,829,743.06. The meeting also includes decisions on an Official Plan amendment removing 1600 Stagecoach Road, updates to the Site Alteration By‑law, and the installation of protected left‑turn signals at River Road and Mitch Owens Road. Additional items cover a framework for urban and village boundary expansion applications and several heritage‑related by‑law actions.

• Approve Official Plan Amendment 35 to remove 1600 Stagecoach Road (Village of Greely) per Bill 150
• Amend the Site Alteration By‑law 2018‑164 as proposed in the updated by‑law document
• Authorize the Front‑Ending Agreement amendment for the Perth St & Meynell Rd/Oldenburg Ave roundabout, increasing the limit to $5,829,743.06 (plus H.S.T.)
• Approve protected/permitted left‑turn signal installation at the intersection of River Rd and Mitch Owens Rd
• Adopt Heritage Conservation District Plans for the ByWard Market and Lowertown West areas

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee will consider a recommendation to approve the updated Solid Waste Services By‑law, which would take effect on December 2, 2024. It will also receive an informational report on the 2023 Drinking Water Quality Management System review. Additional agenda items include responses to several departmental inquiries and routine procedural matters such as confirming minutes and declarations of interest.

• Solid Waste Services By‑law update – recommendation to approve, effective Dec 2 2024
• 2023 Drinking Water Quality Management System Management Review Report – for information
• Responses to inquiries on synthetic fertilizer, tree trenching, green procurement, and water‑main infrastructure status
• Reports on use of delegated authority in 2023 by Revenue Services and Public Works
• Routine items: confirmations of minutes, declarations of interest, public notices, and in‑camera items

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 will hear applications to subdivide land and modify building setbacks for properties in Orléans, River, Rideau-Vanier, Bay, and College wards. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Ben Franklin Place.

• Consent application to subdivide 2180 Mer-Bleue into two parcels
• Minor variance to allow two two-storey dwellings at 1598, 1592 Prince of Wales
• Minor variance for townhouse dwellings at 290 Montfort
• Consent and minor variance applications for 2725 Rowatt
• Adjourned minor variance for parking at 37 Tower

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the Lansdowne 2.0 Phase 1 Event Centre and a presentation on proposed amendments to the Traffic and Parking By‑law (by‑law 2017‑301) for accessible parking. For each item the committee is asked to provide feedback as appropriate. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as confirming minutes from June 18 2024, declarations of interest, and public notices in English and French.

• Presentation on Lansdowne 2.0 Phase 1 Event Centre (Planning, Development and Building Services Department)
• Presentation on Traffic and Parking By‑law Amendments (by‑law 2017‑301) for accessible parking (Public Works Department)
• Confirmation of AAC minutes from June 18 2024 (AAC 14)
• Declarations of interest
• Public notices (English and French) for the meeting

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment is hearing applications for minor variances and land consents. The body is deciding on property setbacks and the subdivision of industrial land.

• 5633 South Island Park: Minor variance for reduced setback to convert a patio to a family room
• 952 Bayview: Minor variance for reduced setback to build a one-storey detached dwelling
• 5940 Brophy: Consent application to convey part of the property to 3325 Eagleson Road
• 140 Iber: Consent application to subdivide property into two parcels for industrial buildings

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission will hold discussion items on two postponed inquiries: seniors ride free para‑transit and LRT operating speeds. It will receive an OC Transpo update covering rail, bus and para‑transit services. A Zero Emission Bus Program update report will be presented for information only.

• Discussion of Seniors Ride Free – Para Transpo inquiry (TC-2024-03)
• Discussion of LRT Operating Speeds inquiry (TC-2024-04)
• OC Transpo update – rail, bus, and para‑transit
• Zero Emission Bus Program update report (File No. ACS2023‑TSD‑ES‑0003)
• Safety Management memo for vehicle/track interface on Line 1 (File No. ACS2024‑TSD‑GEN‑0002)

Joint Planning and Housing and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Joint Planning and Housing and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee is reviewing a framework for Urban and Village Expansion Official Plan Applications. The proposal includes updates to the Official Plan, application requirements, and associated fees.

• Proposed framework for Urban and Village Expansion Applications
• Proposed amendments to the Development Application Study Policy By-law 2023–297
• Proposed new application type and fee in the Planning Fees By-law
• Proposed new service and fee for Servicing Capacity Assessment Requests in the Water By-law (2019-74)

Planning and Housing Committee

The Planning and Housing Committee will recommend that Council adopt Official Plan Amendment 34 city‑wide and Official Plan Amendment 35, which removes 1600 Stagecoach Road from the Village of Greely. It will also recommend approval of three zoning by‑law amendments for 6208 Renaud Road, part of 375 March Valley Road and 3432 Greenbank Road. Additionally, the committee will recommend that Council confirm the General Operating By‑Law for Build Ottawa and receive the audited 2023 financial statements of Build Ottawa.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment – 6208 Renaud Road to permit a low‑rise apartment building
• Zoning By‑law Amendment – Part of 375 March Valley Road (PIN 045170492) to permit a temporary three‑year golf course
• Zoning By‑law Amendment – 3432 Greenbank Road to permit a low‑rise residential subdivision
• Omnibus 2 – Official Plan Amendment 34 (city‑wide) and Amendment 35 to remove 1600 Stagecoach Road from the Village of Greely
• Build Ottawa – confirm the General Operating By‑law and receive the 2023 audited financial statements

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to receive an update on the Accessibility Plan and provide feedback. The meeting will be held electronically on October 8, 2024.

• Accessibility Plan Update
• Electronic participation via Zoom
• Deadline to register to speak at 4 pm

Ottawa Public Library Board

The Ottawa Public Library Board will consider and vote on several reports. It will vote to approve the 2025 regular board meeting schedule. It will approve visitor‑experience principles and the service model for the upcoming Central branch at Ādisōke. The board will also receive informational reports on semi‑annual performance and proposed 2025 budget timelines.

• Approve 2025 regular board meeting schedule
• Approve visitor experience principles for Central branch at Ādisōke
• Approve service model for Central branch at Ādisōke
• Receive semi‑annual performance measurement report (Jan‑June 2024) for information
• Receive memo on proposed 2025 budget timelines and directions for information

Built Heritage Committee

The Built Heritage Committee will consider several heritage matters, including designations, a by‑law repeal request, and a new construction application. It will recommend that Council adopt the Heritage Conservation District Plans for the ByWard Market and Lowertown West areas. The committee will also advise on a notice of intention to designate the Église évangélique baptiste d’Ottawa at 284 King Edward Avenue and the Sycamore House at 178 Cambridge Street North. Additionally, it will recommend refusing the repeal of the by‑law designating 501 Cole Avenue.

• Recommend Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate Église évangélique baptiste d’Ottawa, 284 King Edward Avenue (Part IV Ontario Heritage Act)
• Recommend Council refuse the application to repeal the by‑law designating 501 Cole Avenue (Part IV Ontario Heritage Act)
• Recommend Council approve new construction at 160 Clemow Avenue with specified conditions (Part V Ontario Heritage Act)
• Recommend Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate Sycamore House, 178 Cambridge Street North (Part IV Ontario Heritage Act)
• Recommend Council adopt Heritage Conservation District Plans for ByWard Market and Lowertown West

Ottawa Police Service Board

The board is meeting to consider a motion to move in camera. The purpose of the closed session is to discuss a confidential operational briefing.

• Confidential operational briefing under Section 44(2)k of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will recommend that council adopt Official Plan Amendment 34 and Official Plan Amendment 35, which removes 1600 Stagecoach Road from the Village of Greely. It will also recommend a zoning by‑law amendment to allow seven residential lots at 930 Smith Road. Additional items include updates to the Site Alteration By‑law, appointments of engineers for municipal drains, and a proposal for protected left‑turn signals at River Rd and Mitch Owens Rd.

• Zoning By‑law amendment to permit seven residential lots at 930 Smith Road (Orléans South‑Navan)
• Official Plan Amendment 34 – city‑wide amendment recommended for adoption
• Official Plan Amendment 35 – removal of 1600 Stagecoach Road from the Village of Greely
• Proposed amendments to Site Alteration By‑law 2018‑164 (citywide)
• Appointment of Andy Robinson, P.Eng., as engineer of record for the Faulkner Municipal Drain study

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment will hear several applications, including a granted minor variance for 497 Roosevelt that permits a reduced interior side yard and rear yard for a detached dwelling with an attached garage. Other applications on the agenda include consent and minor variance requests for 290 Holmwood, 265 Churchill, 325 Bloomfield, 296 Manor, and 130 Kenilworth/372A Holland, with some already decided as granted or refused. The meeting also includes procedural items such as confirmation of minutes and adjournments.

• 497 Roosevelt (Ward 15) – Minor Variance granted to reduce interior side yard and rear yard for a detached dwelling with attached garage (D08-02-24/A-00209).
• 290 Holmwood (Ward 17) – Consent & Minor Variance application to subdivide the property into two parcels for a semi‑detached dwelling with front‑facing garages and reduced rear yards (D08-01-23/B-00287, D08-02-23/A-00269).
• 265 Churchill (Ward 15) – Consent & Minor Variance applications refused for subdividing into two parcels for semi‑detached dwellings with reduced lot dimensions (D08-01-24/B-00157, D08-02-24/A-00223).
• 325 Bloomfield (Ward 15) – Consent & Minor Variance applications refused for subdividing and building two three‑storey semi‑detached dwellings with reduced lot width and increased height (D08-01-24/B-00159, D08-02-24/A-00224).
• 296 Manor (Ward 13) – Minor Variance granted to permit a reduced corner side yard setback for a new carport (D08-02-24/A-00226).

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to consider several Auditor General value-for-money audits and investigations. The body will also discuss updates to community safety plans, snow plow licensing, and idling control bylaws.

• Auditor General reports on Road Renewal Program and OC Transpo Bus Maintenance
• Proposed pilot project for Council members to facilitate voluntary donations for community benefit
• Amendments to Licensing By-law No. 2002-189 regarding snow plow contractors
• Proposed new Idling Control By-law and repeal of By-law 2007-266
• Petition from 28 people regarding gates and off-leash dog designation at Garfield Park

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several consent and minor variance applications for properties in Ward 5 and Ward 20. The body is deciding on requests to subdivide land for residential development and adjust building setbacks.

• Subdivision of 647 Sabourin into two parcels for residential development
• Subdivision of 171 Dewolfe into two parcels and land conveyance to 5417 Loggers Way
• Land conveyance from 195 Dewolfe to 5417 Loggers Way
• Subdivision and increased front/corner yard setbacks at 458 Donald B. Munro
• Minor variance for a coach house and driveway at 6051 Herberts Corners

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee will recommend Council approve a land exchange with Barrhaven Conservancy Strandherd Inc. involving properties valued at $1,373,925 and $1,285,034. It will also recommend a $564,254 write‑off of uncollectible taxes, authorize expropriation for the Bank Street Rehabilitation Project Phase 1 B, and adopt criteria and delegation for the West Carleton Environmental Centre host community fee. In addition, the committee will recommend approval of an amended Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan and its implementing by‑law.

• Write‑off $564,254 of uncollectible taxes under Section 354 of the Municipal Act
• Approve land exchange with Barrhaven Conservancy Strandherd Inc. (exchange of $1,373,925 for $1,285,034 in property value)
• Authorize expropriation of lands for the Bank Street Rehabilitation Project, Phase 1 B
• Adopt criteria and delegate authority for the West Carleton Environmental Centre host community fee
• Approve the amended Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan and related by‑law

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 will hear and decide on a series of consent and minor variance applications. All listed applications have been granted, covering subdivisions, new detached dwellings, and adjustments to lot sizes and building heights. The decisions affect properties in several Ottawa wards, including Orléans East‑Cumberland, Knoxdale‑Merivale, Beacon Hill‑Cyrville, River, and Gloucester‑Southgate.

• Consent Application – 375 Épinettes (Ward 1) – subdivision into two parcels for future development (granted)
• Consent & Minor Variance – 10A Ashburn (Ward 9) – sever property for new detached dwelling and wider driveway (granted)
• Minor Variance – 20 Robin (Ward 11) – reduced lot area for future residential construction (granted)
• Consent Application – 107 Fordham (Ward 16) – subdivide into two parcels for separate townhouse ownership (granted)
• Minor Variance – 25 Pennard (Ward 10) – increased building height for existing semi‑detached dwelling (granted)

Ottawa Police Service Board

The Ottawa Police Service Board will review a motion to adjourn the public portion of the meeting and continue in camera to discuss a labour relations matter. The agenda also includes standard notices and declarations of interest. No decisions or attachments are listed.

• Motion to move the public portion of the meeting in camera for a labour relations matter
• Notices and meeting information for participants and the public
• Declarations of interest by board members

Debenture Committee

The Debenture Committee is meeting to discuss the authorization of a new debenture issue. The committee is reviewing a recommendation to enact a by-law for a total principal amount of $225 million.

• Proposed by-law to authorize a $225 million debenture issue (File No. ACS2024-FSC-FIN-0010)

The Debenture Committee approved a by-law to issue $225 million in debentures for capital works, and enacted the corresponding by-law. A confirmation by-law was also passed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $225M debenture issue (carried)
• Enacted By-law 2024-406 authorizing $225M borrowing (carried)
• Enacted By-law 2024-407 confirming proceedings (carried)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will receive a presentation from Public Services and Procurement Canada regarding the South Block Project. The body will also review status updates on inquiries and motions and confirm minutes from the June 27, 2024 meeting.

• Presentation by Public Services and Procurement Canada on the South Block Project
• Status update on Transportation Committee inquiries and motions for the period ending September 13, 2024
• Review of August 2024 special event road closures on Somerset (Ward 14)

Planning and Housing Committee

The Planning and Housing Committee will recommend that Council approve an amendment to Zoning By‑law 2008‑250 for 2050 Provence Avenue to permit low‑rise residential development. The committee will also receive a status update on inquiries and motions, and review information on the residential dwelling approval pipeline for Q2 2024. Public notices and the confirmation of minutes from the previous meeting are also on the agenda.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment – 2050 Provence Avenue (low‑rise residential development)
• Status Update – Planning and Housing Committee Inquiries and Motions (information report)
• Residential Dwelling Approval Pipeline – Q2 2024 (information report)
• Public Notices English and French – Hybrid Standing Committee
• Confirmation of Minutes – PHC Minutes 33 (September 11, 2024)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will consider several reports. It will recommend that Council receive an update on the Long‑Term Care Person‑Centred Care approach. It will recommend amendments to the Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan to incorporate former Crime Prevention Ottawa goals, approve the Community Safety and Well‑Being Fund Policy and its funding stream, and approve an increase to the Minor Capital Partnership Program grant threshold.

• Long‑Term Care Person‑Centred Care update – recommendation to receive for information
• Amend Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan to add Youth Social Development priority and new goals for priority neighbourhoods and collaborative risk‑intervention strategies
• Approve Community Safety and Well‑Being Fund Policy and add the funding stream to the Community Funding Framework
• Approve Community Safety and Well‑Being Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and recruit two new resident members
• Increase the Minor Capital Partnership Program maximum grant funding threshold

Ottawa Police Service Board

The Ottawa Police Service Board will receive a series of reports and approve several spending items. It will approve a $2,600 purchase of a table and three tickets for the Ottawa Police Gala on November 2, 2024, and a $2,000 silver sponsorship for the Ontario Association of Police Service Boards’ 2024 Labour Conference on November 26‑27, 2024. The board will also approve the attendance of M. Carr at the Building Bridges Evidence‑Based Policing Conference in Blue Mountain, Ontario, on November 7‑8, 2024. Additional items include routine quarterly reports and in‑camera discussions.

• Approve purchase of a table plus three tickets for the Ottawa Police Gala (Nov 2, 2024) at a cost of $2,600
• Approve a $2,000 silver sponsorship for the OAPSB 2024 Labour Conference (Nov 26‑27, 2024)
• Approve attendance of M. Carr at the Building Bridges Evidence‑Based Policing Conference (Nov 7‑8, 2024, Blue Mountain, Ontario)
• Receive Workforce Management Report – Second Quarter 2024 and appoint individuals identified as police officers
• Receive Financial Status Report – Second Quarter 2024 for information

Ottawa Police Service Board

The Ottawa Police Service Board will consider a motion to adjourn the public portion of its meeting and continue in camera. The motion would permit discussion of topics including demonstrations and event management, implementation of the Lansdowne Consulting Group report recommendations, delay applications and temporary assistance requests, labour‑relations matters, legal matters, and board governance. No other agenda items are listed.

• Motion to move the public portion of the meeting in camera
• Discussion of updates on demonstrations and event management
• Implementation of the Lansdowne Consulting Group report recommendations
• Consideration of delay applications and temporary assistance requests (CSPA)
• Labour‑relations, legal matters, and board governance topics

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is reviewing several reports from the Office of the Auditor General. The body will consider recommendations regarding road renewal and bus maintenance before sending them to Council.

• Road Renewal Program Value for Money Audit
• Investigation of OC Transpo Bus Maintenance
• Semi-annual Report on Follow-Up Procedures
• 2024-2027 Audit Work Plan for the Ottawa Police Service

Joint Enviro and Climate Change Committee and Emerg Prep. and Protective Svcs

The joint Environment and Climate Change and Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services committees will review the Idling Control By-law. They will recommend that Council approve the new Idling Control By-law, repeal By-law 2007‑266, and remove Section 16 of the Noise By-law. The meeting also includes standard public notices, declarations of interest, an inquiry period, and adjournment.

• Idling Control By-law Review – recommendation to approve new by-law
• Repeal of Idling Control By-law 2007‑266
• Repeal of Section 16 of Noise By-law 2017‑255 (idling vehicle noise)
• Public Notices (English and French) for hybrid standing committee
• Declarations of Interest

Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee will consider a recommendation to amend the City’s Licensing By-law (By‑law No. 2002‑189) for snow plow contractors, adding new definitions and replacing Schedule 4. It will also receive an informational status‑update report on its inquiries and motions. Additional routine items include confirming the June 17, 2024 minutes, responding to a Vicious Dogs inquiry, and distributing public notices for the hybrid standing committee.

• Snow plow contractor licensing by‑law amendment recommendation (By‑law No. 2002‑189)
• Response to Vicious Dogs inquiry (OCC 2024‑05)
• Status update on EPPSC inquiries and motions (file ACS2024‑OCC‑CCS‑0081)
• Confirmation of EPPSC Minutes 12 – Monday, 17 June 2024
• Public notices for hybrid standing committee (English and French)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Panel 1 meeting on September 18, 2024 heard a series of consent and minor variance applications for properties in Wards 13, 15, 17, and 12. All listed applications were marked as [ Granted] in the agenda. The decisions cover new townhouse units, height increases, parcel subdivisions, and reduced setbacks. The approvals affect residential development on the specified streets.

• Consent & Minor Variance for 342, 344, 346, 348 Queen Mary (Ward 13) – granted
• Minor Variance for 100 Glebe (Ward 17) – granted
• Consent for 531, 533 Broadhead (Ward 15) – granted
• Minor Variance for 55 Gordon (Ward 17) – granted
• Consent for 461 Tweedsmuir (Ward 15) – granted

City Council

City Council is reviewing the 2025 budget directions, including tax limits and transit funding gaps. The body is also considering several heritage designations, demolition permits, and zoning amendments.

• Proposed 2025 municipal tax increase limit of 2.9% for city-wide and police services levies
• Draft 2025 Transit Budget addressing a $120-million funding deficit
• Proposed garbage fee increase reduced from 17% to 7% for 2025
• Demolition applications for 227-237 St. Patrick Street and 7 Crescent Road
• Zoning By-law amendment for 6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road to permit high-rise mixed use

Council approved the 2025 budget directions, including a 2.9% cap on the municipal tax increase, on a 17-8 vote. The directions also address the $120-million transit deficit with options like fare increases and service reductions. Council also approved several zoning and heritage items, including a high-rise development at 6310/6320 Hazeldean Road and demolitions of heritage properties.

• Approved 2025 budget directions with 2.9% tax cap (17-8)
• Approved zoning amendment for 6310/6320 Hazeldean Road for 21-storey mixed-use (carried with 5 dissents)
• Approved demolition of 227-229, 231-233, 235-237 St. Patrick Street (carried)
• Approved demolition at 7 Crescent Road (carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 33 for Kanata North Economic District (carried as amended)
• Approved zoning amendment for 3484 Innes Road and 240/270 Lamarche Avenue (carried with 2 dissents)
• Approved expropriation application for Baseline Transit Priority Phase Project (carried)
• Approved ward boundary review motion to move lands from Ward 21 to Ward 6 (carried)

Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee

The Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee will receive informational updates on its Terms of Reference and on its integrated systems and housing priorities. The meeting also includes confirmation of the June 18, 2024 minutes, public notices in English and French, and routine procedural items. No motions are scheduled for decision at this meeting.

• Update on the Committee’s Terms of Reference (information only)
• Update on Priorities – Integrated and Simpler Systems, and Housing (information only)
• Confirmation of minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting
• Distribution of public notices (English and French PDFs)
• Adjournment

The Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee met and received two informational updates from City staff: one on the committee's terms of reference and one on priorities for integrated and simpler systems and housing. No formal decisions were made; both items were received for information only. The minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting were confirmed.

• Confirmed minutes of June 18, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Received update on committee's terms of reference (for information)
• Received update on priorities for integrated and simpler systems and housing (for information)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing five applications for minor variances and land consents. These requests include changes to building setbacks, floor area, and the transfer of land between properties.

• 177 Loreka: Minor variance for a rear deck projection
• 5370 Sand: Consent to convey land to a northwest abutting property
• 394 Allbirch: Minor variance for a new detached garage floor area and setbacks
• 4490 Donnelly: Consent to convey land to 4472 Donnelly Drive
• 1126 Cope: Minor variance to allow a driveway to occupy 60% of the front yard

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the Lansdowne 2.0 Phase 1 Event Centre and provide feedback on its accessibility features. It will also hear a presentation on the City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan consultations and give feedback. The meeting includes confirming the minutes from the June 18, 2024 session and handling standard notices and declarations of interest.

• Presentation on Lansdowne 2.0 Phase 1 Event Centre – feedback requested
• Presentation on City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan consultations – feedback requested
• Confirmation of minutes from AAC meeting on June 18, 2024
• Declarations of interest
• Public notices and remote participation details

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Ottawa Environment and Climate Change Committee meeting on 2024-09-17 has an agenda that contains no listed items. The document shows only placeholders and procedural headings without any rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings. Consequently, no decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Panel 2 meeting will consider several development applications, including consent to subdivide properties and minor variance requests. Some items, such as the 3095 Palladium subdivision and the 340 Poulin setback reduction, have already been granted. Other applications, like the dog boarding permission at 1224 Place d'Orléans, are pending a decision.

• Consent application to subdivide 3095 Palladium into two parcels (granted)
• Permission application for daytime and overnight pet boarding at 1224 Place d'Orléans
• Minor variance to reduce front and side yard setbacks for 340 Poulin (granted)
• Consent application to subdivide 10 Meadowlands for separate ownership of a semi‑detached dwelling (granted)
• Minor variance for parking and yard changes at 37 Tower

Election Compliance Audit Committee

The Election Compliance Audit Committee will review the auditor’s report on the 2022 campaign finances of Candidate Doug Thompson of Ward 20 Osgoode. It will decide whether to commence a legal proceeding against him under the Municipal Elections Act. The meeting also includes confirmation of the August 28, 2024 minutes, public notices for the virtual session, and routine declarations of interest.

• Auditor’s Report on campaign finances of Candidate Doug Thompson (Ward 20 Osgoode, 2022 election)
• Decision on whether to commence legal proceeding against Doug Thompson
• Confirmation of ECAC Minutes 5 – August 28, 2024
• Public Notices – English and French PDFs for virtual meeting
• Declarations of Interest

The Election Compliance Audit Committee decided not to commence legal proceedings against Candidate Doug Thompson for apparent campaign finance contraventions from the 2022 municipal election. The committee found the reporting errors, which amounted to about 1% of his campaign expenses, were de minimis and did not affect the election's integrity. The decision was carried.

• Decided not to commence legal proceedings against Candidate Doug Thompson (Carried)
• Confirmed minutes of August 28, 2024 meeting (Carried)

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee will recommend to Council an approach and timetable for consulting on the 2025 municipal budget. It proposes that the overall tax levy not exceed a 2.9% increase and sets similar caps for the Library, Public Health and Police Services levies. For transit, the committee outlines several possible levers, including a $0‑$120 million federal/provincial contribution, a transit levy increase of 2.9%‑37%, and a fare increase of 2.5%‑75%. The meeting also includes updates on the 2024 Q2 budget status, a draft investment‑policy statement, an expropriation application for the Baseline Transit Priority Phase Project, and an information‑technology services update.

• 5.1 – Proposed 2025 Budget Directions: tax increase capped at 2.9%, transit levy increase 2.9‑37% and fare increase 2.5‑75%, plus other budget guidance
• 5.2 – 2024 Tax and Rate Operating and Capital Budget Q2 Status report for information
• 5.3 – Draft Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures for the City’s prudent investor standard
• 7.1 – Application to expropriate land for the Baseline Transit Priority Phase Project
• 5.4 – Presentation: Information Technology Services Update for Q3

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommended Council approve the 2025 budget directions, including a municipal tax increase of no more than 2.9% and a transit budget addressing a $120M deficit with options like fare increases up to 75%. The recommendation carried 9-3, with dissents on specific transit and rate items. The committee also received the Q2 budget status and approved the expropriation application for the Baseline Transit Priority Project.

• Approved 2025 budget directions with 2.9% tax cap (9-3)
• Approved transit budget options including fare increases up to 75% (9-3, with dissent on 2.b)
• Received 2024 Q2 budget status report
• Carried draft Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures
• Approved expropriation application for Baseline Transit Priority Project
• Received IT Services Q3 update

Board of Health

The Ottawa Board of Health will adopt several reports, including the 2025 budget planning and considerations for Ottawa Public Health, the 2025 meeting schedule, and the 2024 Q2 operating and capital budget status. It will also confirm the meeting minutes from June 17, 2024, approve a confirmation by‑law, and consider the appointment of an associate medical officer of health in camera.

• Adopt 2025 Budget Planning and Considerations for Ottawa Public Health report
• Approve 2025 Ottawa Board of Health meeting schedule
• Receive 2024 Q2 operating and capital budget status report
• Consider appointment of Associate Medical Officer of Health (in camera)
• Pass Confirmation By‑law No. 2024‑3

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission will receive an informational report on the 2024 Q2 transit operating and capital budget, presentations from OC Transpo unions responding to a council motion, and responses to three public inquiries. Additional status updates on inquiries and motions will also be presented for information only.

• 2024 Transit Operating and Capital Budget Q2 Status Report (documents 1‑3)
• Presentations by OC Transpo unions in response to Council Motion No. 2022-03/09
• Response to Inquiry TC-2024-05 – wheelchair accommodation by bus type
• Response to Inquiry TC-2024-04 – LRT operating speeds
• Response to Inquiry TC-2024-03 – seniors ride free – Para Transpo

The Transit Commission received the Q2 2024 transit budget status report and presentations from OC Transpo unions, both for information only. A motion to restore Line 1 weekday off-peak service to 5-minute headways was referred to the September 18, 2024 City Council meeting for decision. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Referred motion to restore Line 1 5-minute headways to City Council (carried)
• Received 2024 Q2 Transit Operating and Capital Budget Status Report (received)
• Received union presentations in response to Council Motion No. 2022-03/09 (received)
• Received status update on Transit Commission inquiries and motions (received)
• Confirmed minutes of June 13, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Confirmed confidential minutes of May 31, 2024 meeting (carried)

French Language Services Advisory Committee

The French Language Services Advisory Committee will receive informational presentations from the Transit Services Department and the City Clerk’s Office on French language services and the Municipal Accessibility Plan, and will provide feedback. The committee will also consider and approve the Working Group’s report on Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services. A discussion on members’ interest in holding future in‑person meetings will be held, and minutes from the May 9, 2024 meeting will be confirmed.

• Transit Services Department presentation on French Language Services (information/feedback)
• City Clerk presentation on the Municipal Accessibility Plan (information/feedback)
• Approval of the Working Group report for Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services
• Discussion on interest in future in‑person meetings
• Confirmation of minutes from the May 9, 2024 meeting

The French Language Services Advisory Committee received presentations from the Transit Services Department and the Office of the City Clerk on French language services and accessibility, and approved a working group report with recommendations for the Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved working group report on Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department (Carried)
• Received Transit Services Department presentation on French language services (Received)
• Received City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan consultation presentation (Received)
• Confirmed minutes of May 9, 2024 meeting (Carried)

Planning and Housing Committee

The Planning and Housing Committee will recommend Council approve several by‑law amendments, including a demolition control amendment and multiple zoning changes. Key proposals are a high‑rise mixed‑use zoning amendment for 6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road, a conversion of 246 Westhaven Crescent to six units, and a mid‑rise apartment and development‑reserve amendment for 3484 Innes Road and nearby Lamarche Avenue sites. The committee will also consider an official plan amendment for the Kanata North Economic District, an update to the Community Benefits Charge program, and implementation changes related to Bill 185 and Bill 109.

• Demolition Control By‑law Amendment (by‑law 2012‑377)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment – 6310 & 6320 Hazeldean Road (up to 21‑storey mixed‑use)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment – 246 Westhaven Crescent (3‑unit to 6‑unit conversion)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment – 3484 Innes Road, 240 & 270 Lamarche Avenue (mid‑rise apartments, development reserve)
• Official Plan Amendment – Kanata North Economic District (adopt guidelines and amendment 33)

The Planning and Housing Committee recommended Council approve a zoning amendment for 6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road to permit a 21-storey high-rise mixed-use development, despite public opposition. The committee also recommended approval of the Kanata North Economic District Official Plan Amendment and Urban Design Guidelines, with amendments to ensure tower separation of at least 23 metres. Several other zoning amendments were recommended for approval, including conversions and new residential developments. All items will go to City Council on September 18, 2024.

• Approved zoning amendment for 6310/6320 Hazeldean Road for 21-storey high-rise (9-3)
• Approved Kanata North Economic District Official Plan Amendment 33 and Urban Design Guidelines (carried as amended)
• Approved zoning amendment for 246 Westhaven Crescent to permit six-unit dwelling (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 3484 Innes Road and 240/270 Lamarche Avenue for mid-rise apartments (carried, 2 dissenting)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1770 Heatherington Road for ~158 residential units and park (carried)
• Approved Community Benefits Charge Capital Program List (carried)
• Approved Bill 185 implementation amendments and 33 permanent FTE positions (carried)
• Approved Demolition Control By-law amendment as amended (carried)

Ottawa Public Library Board

The Ottawa Public Library Board will formally receive the 2023 Financial Statements and the Second Quarter 2024 Financial Status Report. It will also receive the Ottawa Public Library Emergency Plan and the 2024 Fund Development Update for information. Two items will be considered in camera – a Labour Relations update and a confidential mid‑year review of the Chief Librarian and CEO – and will not be reported out.

• 2023 Financial Statements – receive
• Second Quarter 2024 Financial Status Report – receive
• Ottawa Public Library Emergency Plan – receive
• 2024 Fund Development Update – receive
• In‑camera Labour Relations Update – closed, not reported out

The Ottawa Public Library Board met on September 10, 2024, and received all reports and presentations as information items, with no substantive decisions or votes taken. The board received the 2023 financial statements, the second quarter 2024 financial status report, the OPL Emergency Plan, the 2024 fund development update, and the Chief Librarian's report. The board also received the Chair's verbal update on the Ādisōke construction project and other items.

• Received 2023 Financial Statements (motion OPL 20240910/4)
• Received Second Quarter 2024 Financial Status Report (motion OPL 20240910/5)
• Received Ottawa Public Library Emergency Plan (motion OPL 20240910/6)
• Received 2024 Fund Development Update (motion OPL 20240910/7)
• Received Chief Librarian/CEO's report (motion OPL 20240910/2)
• Received Chair's verbal update (motion OPL 20240910/1)
• Received digital content presentation (motion OPL 20240910/3)
• Received Trustee Kitts' ALA conference report (motion OPL 20240910/8)

Built Heritage Committee

The Built Heritage Committee will recommend to Council a series of Notices of Intention to Designate properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, including 50 Carruthers Avenue, 200 Fifth Avenue, and several Rideau Street addresses. It will also consider objections to existing designations on Rideau Street and approve demolition applications for multiple St. Patrick Street buildings and 7 Crescent Road. The committee will propose updates to the Heritage Property Grant Program for 2025 and recommend removal of fifteen properties from the Heritage Register.

• Recommend designation of Vachon House, 50 Carruthers Avenue (Part IV Heritage Act)
• Consider objection to Notice of Intention for 149 Rideau Street (maintain designation)
• Approve demolition of 227‑229, 231‑233 and 235‑237 St. Patrick Street
• Recommend designation of 200 Fifth Avenue (Part IV Heritage Act)
• Update Heritage Property Grant Program guidelines for 2025

The Built Heritage Committee recommended that Council designate several properties under the Ontario Heritage Act, including 50 Carruthers Avenue, 200 Fifth Avenue, 123 Metcalfe Street, and multiple properties on Rideau Street and Montréal Road. It also approved demolition applications for properties at 227-237 St. Patrick Street and 7 Crescent Road, with conditions, and recommended removing 15 properties from the Heritage Register. All recommendations will go to Council on September 18, 2024.

• Recommended designating Vachon House, 50 Carruthers Ave (carried)
• Recommended not withdrawing designation for 149 Rideau St (carried)
• Recommended not withdrawing designation for 156 Rideau St and enacting by-law (carried)
• Recommended not withdrawing designation for 198 Rideau St and enacting by-law (carried)
• Recommended not withdrawing designation for 217 Rideau St (carried)
• Approved demolition of 227-237 St. Patrick St with conditions, as amended (carried)
• Approved demolition of 7 Crescent Rd with conditions (carried)
• Recommended removing 15 properties from Heritage Register (carried)

Police Service Board Finance and Audit Committee

The Ottawa Police Service Board Finance and Audit Committee will confirm the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, then receive several reports for information. Items include a third‑quarter update on the South Facility Project, a memo on the cost of vulnerable‑sector checks, a presentation on 2025 budget directions and timetable, and a citizen perception survey report. No decisions or approvals are listed for these items.

• Third Quarter 2024 South Facility Project update
• Memo on cost of vulnerable sector checks
• 2025 Budget Directions and Timetable presentation
• Budget Survey presentation – citizen perception findings

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will review and recommend to Council several items, including implementation of Bill 185 with amendments to the Pre‑Consultation By‑law, Public Notification and Consultation Policy, Planning Fees By‑law, and conversion of 33 full‑time positions; three zoning by‑law amendments affecting Fourth Line Road, Moodie Drive, and Trail Road; a Rural Community‑Building Grant application; and an ATV charity ride request. All recommendations are to be forwarded to Council for a decision at the September 18, 2024 meeting.

• Bill 185 implementation: amend Pre‑Consultation By‑law 2023‑296, Public Notification and Consultation Policy, Planning Fees By‑law 2024‑33, and convert 33 FTE positions
• Zoning By‑law amendment for 6109 and 6121 Fourth Line Road to prohibit residential development on retained lands and adjust lot width
• Zoning By‑law amendment for 3047 Moodie Drive to prohibit residential development on retained lands and permit a reduced lot width of 12 m
• Zoning By‑law amendment for 4380 Trail Road to permit a Waste Processing and Transfer Facility for inert soils
• Rural Community‑Building Grant Program application review and recommendation

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved several zoning by-law amendments for properties on Fourth Line Road, Moodie Drive, and Trail Road, including a waste processing facility for inert soils. It also carried a wetland omnibus official plan and zoning amendment, and recommended Council approve a temporary ATV charity ride on September 21, 2024. Staff were directed to review the ATV trail network for potential expansion by Q1 2025.

• Approved Bill 185 implementation amendments to pre-consultation, notification, fees by-laws, and 33 permanent FTE positions
• Approved zoning amendment for 6109 and 6121 Fourth Line Road to prohibit residential development on retained lands and reduce lot width
• Approved zoning amendment for 3047 Moodie Drive to prohibit residential development on retained lands and permit 12m lot width
• Approved zoning amendment for 4380 Trail Road to permit a waste processing and transfer facility for inert soils
• Approved Rural Community-Building Grant Program application as detailed in Document 1
• Recommended Council approve temporary ATV charity ride on designated highways on September 21, 2024
• Directed staff to review ATV trail network and report by Q1 2025
• Approved wetland omnibus official plan and zoning by-law amendments

City Council

Ottawa City Council will consider zoning amendments for several properties, including a park renaming, and will discuss drainage rates. The meeting will also cover heritage permits and public petitions.

• Zoning By-law Amendment – 381 Kent Street (Somerset)
• Zoning By-law Amendment – 9 Gurdwara Road (Knoxdale-Merivale)
• Zoning By-law Amendment – 30 Cleary Avenue (Bay)
• Renaming of Besserer Park to Herbert and Estelle Brown Park
• By-law to impose special annual drainage rates

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment will hear four applications concerning property changes in Ottawa. These include a refused minor variance for a McDonald's restaurant at 388 Richmond, a granted minor variance for increased roof height at 45 Bower, a granted consent to subdivide 191 Granville into three parcels, and a granted minor variance for a garage at 167 Powell. The panel will consider each request and record decisions.

• 388 Richmond (Ward 15) – Minor variance to permit a restaurant with no parking (refused)
• 45 Bower (Ward 17) – Minor variance to increase building height for a new roof on a detached dwelling (granted)
• 191 Granville (Ward 12) – Consent application to subdivide property into three parcels and create a new lot (granted)
• 167 Powell (Ward 17) – Minor variance to allow a front‑facing attached garage and increased driveway gradient (granted)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is reviewing minor variance and consent applications for residential properties. The body is deciding on requests for land subdivision, building height increases, and setback reductions.

• Refused minor variance for a seven-unit low-rise apartment at 81 Burland
• Granted consent to subdivide 848 Broadview into two parcels for a semi-detached dwelling
• Granted minor variance for building height at 185 Kamloops
• Granted consent to subdivide 1551 Verchères for future residential development
• Refused minor variance for garage enlargement at 2181 Quinn

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is meeting to hear applications for property subdivisions and minor variances. The body will consider requests for new residential lots, building expansions, and setback reductions across several wards.

• 1579 9th Line: Consent application to subdivide property for a surplus farm dwelling
• 612 Smith: Consent application to subdivide property for future residential development
• 6051 Herberts Corners: Minor variance for a coach house with attached garage
• 1780 Burnt Lands: Minor variance for a one-storey workshop (Granted)
• 1712 Devine: Minor variance for a detached garage (Granted)

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting on 2024-09-03 in Ottawa has no agenda items recorded; the document contains only procedural placeholders and no decisions or proposals.

Light Rail Sub-Committee

The committee will confirm minutes from previous meetings, review public notices, and receive the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project report as an information item. No motions or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Confirmation of Minutes from February 29 2024 and May 31 2024
• Public Notices (English and French) for hybrid participation
• Declarations of Interest
• Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project report – received for information only
• In‑camera items (no details disclosed)

The Light Rail Sub-Committee received a report on the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project for information only, with no formal decisions taken. The committee also confirmed minutes from previous meetings and heard a presentation from staff and a speaker from Carleton University Students' Association.

• Received Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project report for information
• Confirmed LRSC Minutes 9 – February 29, 2024
• Confirmed TTC-LRSC Minutes 2 – May 31, 2024
• Confirmed TTC-LRSC Confidential Minutes 2 – May 31, 2024

Planning and Housing Committee

The Planning and Housing Committee will consider several zoning by‑law amendments, including changes for Navan Road, Renaud Road, 381 Kent Street, 9 Gurdwara Road and 30 Cleary Avenue. The amendment for 30 Cleary Avenue would allow a six‑storey mid‑rise and a 16‑storey high‑rise building. The committee will also recommend approval of a demolition and new construction application for the heritage‑designated 381 Kent Street, subject to material samples and permit conditions. Additional items include responses to public inquiries on the Central Experimental Farm and building‑permit costs.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment – 30 Cleary Avenue (mid‑rise and 16‑storey high‑rise)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment – 381 Kent Street (nine‑storey mid‑rise)
• Application for demolition and new construction at 381 Kent Street (heritage district)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment – 9 Gurdwara Road (remove access exception)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment – 6001 and 6005 Renaud Road (stacked dwelling units)

Election Compliance Audit Committee

The Election Compliance Audit Committee will consider an auditor's report regarding the 2022 municipal election campaign finances of Third Party Advertiser Horizon Ottawa. The committee will decide whether to start legal proceedings based on the report.

• Auditor's Report on campaign finances of Third Party Advertiser Horizon Ottawa (File No. ACS2024-OCC-GEN-0012)
• Decision on whether to commence legal proceedings against Horizon Ottawa
• Memo regarding election compliance audit application deadlines for the 2022 Municipal Elections
• Confirmation of minutes from the December 8, 2023 meeting

The Election Compliance Audit Committee decided to commence legal proceedings against third-party advertiser Horizon Ottawa for apparent contraventions of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, related to the 2022 municipal election. The decision followed an auditor's report and submissions from both parties. The motion carried with one dissenting vote.

• Approved motion to commence legal proceedings against Horizon Ottawa (carried, Nahie Bassett dissenting)
• Directed City Clerk to retain an independent prosecutor for the case

Transportation Committee

The agenda for the Ottawa Transportation Committee on 2024-08-22 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural or placeholder.

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment will hear several development applications. Items include a consent application to subdivide 819 Bank and 99 Fifth and create easements for a shared ramp and garage access. Minor variance applications for properties on Athlone/Scott, Concord North, Preston, and Mikinak will also be reviewed, with some already granted or refused.

• Consent application D08-01-24/B-00127 – 819 Bank & 99 Fifth: subdivision and easements for shared ramp and underground garage access.
• Minor variance D08-02-24/A-00195 – 314 & 318 Athlone and 2006, 2020, 2026 Scott: one‑storey pedestrian bridge linking two mixed‑use residential buildings (granted).
• Minor variance D08-02-24/A-00064 – 482 Preston: rooftop commercial patio with amplified sound, reduced setback (refused).
• Minor variance D08-02-24/A-00198 – 681 Mikinak: increased floor area on seventh storey and wider driveway for Phase 2 buildings (granted).
• Minor variance D08-02-24/A-00187 – 22 Concord North: reduced driveway width and parking space (granted).

City Council

The Ottawa City Council meeting on August 21, 2024 contains no listed agenda items. The agenda appears to consist only of procedural placeholders and no decisions or discussions are specified.

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Panel 3 Committee of Adjustment heard and approved multiple applications for properties in various Ottawa wards. Grants include a minor variance for 2822 Bart's to add on the west side, and consent applications to subdivide or convey land at 6980 Mansfield, 6208 Nick Adams, 422 Keatley and 1500 Thomas Argue. Several other items were adjourned to the September 3 meeting.

• 2822 Bart's (Ward 21) – Minor variance to construct an addition on the west side (granted)
• 6980 Mansfield (Ward 21) – Consent to subdivide into two parcels for a surplus farm dwelling (granted)
• 6208 Nick Adams (Ward 20) – Consent to subdivide into two parcels for future residential development (granted)
• 422 Keatley (Ward 5) – Consent to convey a portion of the property to the abutting owner (granted)
• 1500 Thomas Argue (Ward 5) – Consent and minor variance applications for subdivision and setbacks (granted)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is meeting to hear applications for minor variances and permissions. The body is deciding on residential developments, home additions, and a commercial service station request.

• 2458 Cleroux: Minor variance for a three-storey, 17-unit stacked dwelling [Granted]
• 2019 Kings Grove: Minor variance for an addition with an attached garage [Granted]
• 1 Sunny Brae: Minor variance for a detached double car garage and accessory buildings [Granted]
• 1542 Chatelain: Permission for an automobile service station in an industrial/commercial building [Refused]

Police Service Board Policy and Governance Committee

The Policy and Governance Committee is meeting to review and provide input on a draft policy regarding assistance in the provision of policing. If processed, the draft policy will be forwarded to the Board for approval and adoption at the September meeting.

• Review of draft policy: Assistance in the Provision of Policing

Planning and Housing Committee

The Planning and Housing Committee meeting on August 14, 2024 has no agenda items recorded. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive items.

Built Heritage Committee

The agenda for the Ottawa Built Heritage Committee meeting on 2024-08-13 contains no specific items. It appears to consist only of procedural placeholders and no decisions or discussions are outlined. Residents should refer to any official follow‑up documents for details.

Police Service Board Human Resources Committee

The Ottawa Police Service Board Human Resources Committee will confirm the agenda and approve minutes from a previous meeting. The committee will then move to a closed session to discuss a labour relations matter.

• Confirmation of agenda for August 8, 2024
• Confirmation of Minutes #20 from April 10, 2024
• Motion to move In Camera to discuss labour relations
• Next meeting scheduled for October 3, 2024

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 will hear a series of minor variance and consent applications for properties in several wards. Some applications, such as those for 87 Mann, 82/84 Norman & 117 Pamilla, 18 Elliot, and 263 St. Laurent, are already marked as granted. The meeting also includes adjournments of items for 167 Powell, 633 Edison and 946 Colonel By.

• 167 Powell (Ward 17) – minor variance to allow a front‑facing attached garage and increased driveway gradient.
• 633 Edison (Ward 15) – consent and minor variance to subdivide the lot into three parcels for detached and semi‑detached dwellings.
• 87 Mann (Ward 12) – minor variance approved to convert office space into four new residential units.
• 82, 84 Norman & 117 Pamilla (Ward 14) – minor variance approved for a two‑storey dwelling with a studio space.
• 263 St. Laurent (Ward 13) – consent and minor variance approved to sever the lot for four townhouse dwellings.

City Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 will hear a series of consent and minor‑variance applications, including a request to construct two six‑storey apartment buildings with 196 units at 788 March (Ward 4 – Kanata North). The agenda marks each listed application as [Granted]. Other items include consent and minor‑variance requests for properties on Smyth, Slade, Louis, Ventus and Marilyn. The panel will consider the proposals and issue final decisions.

• 788 March (Ward 4 – Kanata North): minor‑variance to build two six‑storey, 196‑unit apartment buildings with increased height and reduced rear yard setback – D08‑02‑24/A‑00166 [Granted]
• 882, 884 Smyth (Ward 18 – Alta Vista): consent and minor‑variance to split ownership and add coach houses with reduced interior lot‑line setbacks – D08‑01‑24/B‑00110, D08‑02‑24/A‑00159 & A‑00162 [Granted]
• 53 Slade (Ward 4 – Kanata North): minor‑variance to permit additional accessory buildings and a gazebo – D08‑02‑24/A‑00176 [Granted]
• 1375 Louis (Ward 11 – Beacon Hill‑Cyrville): consent to subdivide the property into three parcels for future residential development – D08‑01‑24/B‑00123‑00124 [Granted]
• 267 Marilyn (Ward 16 – River): consent and minor‑variance to split the property into two parcels with reduced lot widths – D08‑01‑24/B‑00125, D08‑02‑24/A‑00177‑00178 [Granted]

Election Compliance Audit Committee

The Election Compliance Audit Committee meets on August 6, 2024 to review the auditor’s report on Horizon Ottawa’s 2022 campaign finances. The report recommends the committee consider commencing a legal proceeding against Horizon Ottawa under the Municipal Elections Act. The committee will discuss the report and decide on any legal action. Other agenda items include public notices, declarations of interest, and confirmation of minutes.

• Auditor’s Report – election compliance audit of Third Party Advertiser Horizon Ottawa (2022 Municipal Elections)
• Recommendation to consider legal proceeding against Horizon Ottawa per Subsections 88.35(4) and 88.33(17) of the Municipal Elections Act
• Public Notices – hybrid participation details (French and English PDFs)
• Confirmation of minutes from the December 8, 2023 ECAC meeting
• Declarations of interest

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment is hearing several applications for land subdivisions and minor variances. Most requests involve creating new residential lots or adjusting building setbacks and lot coverage.

• Subdivision of 5272 Carp into three parcels for two new residential lots
• Subdivision of 8597 Franktown into three parcels for two new residential lots
• Minor variance for 1126 Cope to allow a driveway to occupy 60% of the front yard
• Minor variance for 3796 Dunrobin for a reduced side yard setback for a fueling station canopy
• Increased lot coverage for detached dwellings at 7084 Mason and 7090 Marco

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee is scheduled to meet on August 1, 2024. The agenda includes a video recording of the meeting and procedural details, but no specific decisions or topics are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for August 1, 2024
• Video recording of the meeting available
• Procedural details and voting results listed

Planning and Housing Committee

The Planning and Housing Committee meeting on July 31, 2024 has no specific items recorded in the agenda. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders.

City Council

The City of Ottawa has posted the agenda for the July 24, 2024 City Council meeting. The agenda is available online but contains no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics in the provided text.

Ottawa Police Service Board

The board is meeting to consider moving into a closed session to discuss confidential operational and legal items. These include updates on major events, lease renewals, and labour relations reports.

• Operational Update regarding Major Events and Demonstrations
• Confidential Lease Renewal
• Complaints Committee Report
• Labour Relations Unit Report - Second Quarter 2024
• Legal Services Status Report – 2024 Second Quarter

Ottawa Police Service Board

The Ottawa Police Service Board will confirm its agenda and approve temporary assistance for Canada Day, including the appointment of 44 RCMP officers as special constables, one request from South Simcoe Police Service, and six memoranda of understanding with regional police services. It will also approve the renewal of the Carleton University Special Constable Program for a five‑year term ending June 30, 2029. Several reports—including the Drive2 Strategy Update, Use‑of‑Force report, and complaints report—will be received for information.

• Approve appointment of 44 RCMP officers as special constables for Canada Day 2024
• Approve one temporary assistance request from South Simcoe Police Service for Canada Day
• Approve six Memoranda of Understanding with RCMP, Belleville, Kingston, London, Waterloo, and South Simcoe Police Services for Canada Day assistance
• Renew Carleton University Special Constable Program agreement for a 5‑year term ending June 30, 2029
• Receive Ottawa Police Service 2023‑2025 Drive2 Strategy Update report for information

Planning and Housing Committee

The agenda contains no listed items and appears to be a procedural placeholder with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

Ottawa Investment Board

The Ottawa Investment Board will adopt its agenda, confirm the minutes from the May 31, 2024 meeting, and record declarations of interest. The board will receive an update on the Draft Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures for information. No other decisions or motions are listed on the agenda.

• Update on the Draft Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures – recommendation to receive the update for information

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment will hear three applications for minor variances and a consent application. One application for a 3-storey apartment at 53 Willow was granted, while two applications at 1071 Heron and 370 Princeton were refused.

• 53 Willow: Minor variance granted for 3-storey apartment with 10 units
• 1071 Heron: Two minor variance applications refused for 3-unit townhouse
• 370 Princeton: Consent and minor variance applications adjourned from July 3
• Meeting held at Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive
• Panel members include Chair Ann M. Tremblay and John Blatherwick

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is reviewing various consent and minor variance applications. The body is deciding on property subdivisions, building setbacks, and land use permissions across several wards.

• 1128 Maisonneuve: Minor variance for a four-storey apartment building with 10 units
• 1542 Chatelain: Permission application for an automobile service station
• 2094 Boyer: Subdivision for a semi-detached dwelling and a long semi-detached dwelling with two additional units
• 2140 Baseline and 1 Centrepointe: Land conveyance between abutting properties
• 623 Kochar: Minor variance for a two-storey dwelling and three-car garage

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 met on July 16, 2024 to hear land‑use applications for properties in Ward 20 – Osgoode and Ward 5 – West Carleton‑March. The panel granted two consent applications from Romay Automotive Ltd. to subdivide and convey portions of 6079 McVagh Road and to create an easement for shared driveway access. It also approved several minor variance applications, including a coach‑house height increase at 113 Northshire and a two‑storey garage with loft at 4093 Caracourt. A few applications were adjourned to the next meeting.

• Consent Application D08-01-23/B-00279 – Romay Automotive: convey portion of property to southern neighbor and subdivide remaining land into two parcels (granted).
• Consent Application D08-01-23/B-00276 – Romay Automotive: subdivide property into two parcels and establish easement for shared driveway and hydro services for 6079 McVagh Road (granted).
• Minor Variance D08-02-24/A-00158 – Brian Hart: increase building height and area for a coach house at 113 Northshire (granted).
• Consent Application D08-01-24/B-00105 – Tomlinson Development Corp: subdivide 541 Somme into two parcels for future development (granted).
• Minor Variance D08-02-24/A-00163 – Shane and Amy LaBrash: increase floor area and height for a two‑storey garage with loft at 4093 Caracourt (granted).

City Council

The Council is reviewing motions regarding a provincial ban on organic waste from landfills and speed limit changes on Ashton Station Road. The agenda also includes heritage preservation applications and an audit of the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment.

• Motion to advocate for a provincial ban on organic waste from landfills by 2030
• Proposed 40 km/hr speed limit on Ashton Station Road
• Audit of the Lansdowne 2.0 Redevelopment - Sprint 1
• Heritage alteration applications for 259 Clemow Avenue and Aberdeen Pavilion
• Notice of intention to designate several properties, including Cherry House, under the Ontario Heritage Act

Planning and Housing Committee

The committee is considering a front-ending agreement with Ashcroft Homes Eastboro Inc. for sewer and pond construction. The report covers costs for Interim Pond 2, sanitary sewers, and storm sewer oversizing. It also includes authority to temporarily close Navan Road to facilitate the works.

• $30,213,280 total upset limit for design and construction
• $15,283,166 for Interim Pond 2 construction and land costs
• $6,820,712 for sanitary sewer works
• $8,109,402 for storm sewer oversizing
• Proposed temporary closure of Navan Road

Built Heritage Committee

The Built Heritage Committee is reviewing several applications for property alterations and new heritage designations. Recommendations include approving demolition and construction at 381 Kent Street and altering the Aberdeen Pavilion. The committee is also considering official heritage designations for multiple properties, including St. Margaret’s Anglican Church.

• Demolition and new construction application at 381 Kent Street
• Alteration application for 259 Clemow Avenue
• Alteration application for Aberdeen Pavilion at 1000 Exhibition Way
• Proposed heritage designations for properties on Primrose Avenue and Somerset Street West
• Proposed heritage designation for Lemieux Island Water Purification Plant

Ottawa Police Service Board

The agenda consists of procedural items and a motion to move into an in-camera session. This session is proposed for a confidential operational briefing.

• Motion to move In Camera for a confidential operational briefing

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The committee is reviewing a survey of rural residential land use and housing starts in villages including Manotick, Greely, Richmond, and Carp. Members will also consider a motion to reduce the speed limit on Ashton Station Road to 40 km/h. Additionally, the agenda includes drainage engineer appointments and grant application reviews.

• Amendment to rural residential land survey regarding housing supply in Manotick, Greely, Richmond, and Carp
• Grant application review for Osgoode Legion under the Rural Community Building Grant Program
• Zoning by-law amendment at 2824 Goodstown Road to prohibit residential development on retained lands
• Appointment of engineer Andy Robinson for the Cassidy Municipal Drain
• Motion to implement a 40 km/h speed limit on Ashton Station Road

Planning and Housing Committee

The committee is reviewing several rezoning applications for high-rise developments. These include projects at 265 Catherine Street, 3030 St. Joseph Boulevard, and Woodridge Crescent. The agenda also includes a review of the Demolition Control By-law.

• Three towers up to 32, 34, and 36 storeys and a new park at 265 Catherine Street
• Four-storey apartment building at 10 Empress Avenue North
• 18-storey mixed-use building at 3030 St. Joseph Boulevard
• High-rise development up to 40 storeys at 70 and 80 Woodridge Crescent
• Amendment to the Demolition Control By-law regarding permit timing

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Ottawa Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 met on July 3, 2024, to review several land-use applications. The committee considered requests for minor variances, property subdivisions, and building permissions. Decisions included granting or refusing various development proposals.

• Granted: Subdivision of 514 Churchill Avenue North into two residential lots
• Refused: Expansion of a building at 1112 Lisgar and 1 Maple
• Withdrawn: Proposal for a 31-unit apartment building at 304-308 Donald
• Granted: Permission for additions to a dwelling at 253 Mackay
• Refused: Garage permit for a single detached dwelling at 48 McNaughton

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The committee is reviewing several proposals related to city property and community services. Key items include the acquisition of property for transitional housing and negotiations for a new aquatic sports centre. The agenda also includes land exchange agreements and updates to affordable housing tax relief.

• Purchase of 1754 St. Joseph Boulevard for $11 million for transitional housing
• Proposed $150,000 expenditure for preliminary design of a new Aquatic Sports Centre
• Land exchange involving Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard and 1015 Tweddle Road
• Updates to the Municipal Housing Facilities By-law regarding property tax relief
• Interest rate reduction for the Thunderbird Management Service Inc lease at Hornet's Nest

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment reviewed several applications for property variances and land subdivisions across various wards. While most applications for residential modifications and subdivisions were granted, a major development proposal was refused. The meeting also addressed requests for garage permits and deck projections.

• Refusal of a nine-storey mixed-use building with 56 units at 630 Montreal
• Consent to subdivide 1356 Louis into two parcels for residential development
• Approval for construction of two detached dwellings at 10 Chippewa and 7 Starwood
• Permission for a front-facing garage at 556 Mansfield
• Consent to subdivide 130, 150 Rossignol into two parcels for financing

Police Service Board Finance and Audit Committee

The committee will receive a presentation regarding an update to the 2025 budget process. The meeting also includes procedural items such as confirming the agenda and previous minutes.

• Budget 2025 process update presentation
• Confirmation of April 9, 2024, meeting minutes

Transportation Committee

The committee is reviewing updates to citywide parking rates and the introduction of paid parking in Westboro and Wellington West. Members will also consider a proposal to lower speed limits in parts of the Fernbank area. Additionally, the 2023 Parking Services Annual Report will be presented.

• Introduction of paid on-street parking in Westboro and Wellington West
• City-wide on-street parking rate changes for inflation and demand-based pricing
• Speed limit reduction from 50km/h to 40km/h on select Fernbank area streets
• Review of the 2023 Parking Services Annual Report

Community Services Committee

The committee will consider approving new municipal commemoration and commemorative naming policies. It will also review the Vanier Culture in Action Cultural Revitalization Plan. Additionally, members will receive an update on the Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy.

• New Municipal Commemoration and Commemorative Naming Policies
• Vanier Culture in Action Cultural Revitalization Plan
• Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy Update
• Inquiry response regarding social service providers with religious affiliations

City Council

The council will consider an action plan for a city-wide wildlife strategy, including beaver management and culvert reviews. The agenda also includes decisions on new heritage property designations and the approval of 2023 financial statements.

• Approval of Wildlife Strategy Action Plan and beaver management initiatives
• Heritage designation for properties at 149, 152, 156-158, 198, and 217 Rideau Street
• Appointment of KPMG LLP as auditor for Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc.
• Review of audits for the Purchasing Card Program and Climate Change Master Plan
• Studies for new Heritage Conservation Districts in areas including Golden Triangle and Bank Street

Ottawa Police Service Board

The board is considering a motion to move into an in-camera session. This private meeting would cover updates on event management, Canada Day briefings, and equipment maintenance contracts.

• Update on demonstrations and event management
• Canada Day briefing
• Equipment maintenance contract
• Labour relations, personnel, and legal matters

Audit Committee

The committee will review the first sprint of an agile audit regarding the Lansdowne 2.0 Redevelopment. The report recommendation is for the committee to receive the audit and recommend that Council approve its findings. The agenda also includes the confirmation of minutes from the June 10, 2024, meeting.

• Agile Audit of the Lansdowne 2.0 Redevelopment - Sprint 1
• Confirmation of June 10, 2024, meeting minutes

Ottawa Police Service Board

The board will consider a five-year agreement renewal for the City of Ottawa Transit Services Special Constable Program ending in 2029. Members will also review reports regarding 10-year traffic stop race data and the costs of 2023 demonstrations. Additionally, the board may delegate authority to manage policing resources for Canada Day 2024.

• Renewal of agreement with City of Ottawa Transit Services Special Constable Program through 2029
• 10-Year Traffic Stop Race Data Collection Report
• Report on the costs of demonstrations in 2023
• Ottawa Police Service 2023 Annual Report
• Delegation of authority for Canada Day 2024 policing assistance

Joint Planning and Housing and Environment and Climate Change Committee

The committee is reviewing recommendations to approve the city's Infrastructure Master Plan. This plan includes strategies for water, wastewater, and stormwater management. The report also proposes two new permanent staff positions to support infrastructure capacity management.

• Approval of the Infrastructure Master Plan
• New water and wastewater projects
• Stormwater Management Strategy implementation
• Creation of two permanent staff positions
• Infrastructure planning for Tewin and South Urban communities

Planning and Housing Committee

The Planning and Housing Committee is considering several zoning amendments for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across the city. The meeting also includes an inquiry regarding property tax forgiveness for non-profit housing providers.

• Proposed six high-rise buildings (18 to 40 storeys) at 1640 and 1660 Carling Avenue
• Eight-storey mixed-use building and stacked dwellings at 8 Withrow Avenue
• Hotel and retail uses at 3745 St. Joseph Boulevard
• Zoning change to permit a car wash at 3095 Palladium Drive
• Inquiry regarding property tax forgiveness for non-profit housing providers

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will review a presentation regarding the Essential Health and Social Supports Program Review. Members will also consider a motion to rescind support for the e-scooter pilot due to safety concerns for vulnerable pedestrians. Additionally, the committee will confirm minutes from May 2024.

• Motion to rescind support for the e-scooter pilot program
• Essential Health and Social Supports (EHSS) Program Review presentation
• Confirmation of May 21 and May 28, 2024, meeting minutes

Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee

The Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The committee will also receive information regarding gender-based violence, mental well-being, and the transition of Crime Prevention Ottawa.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Update on Gender-Based Violence and Mental Well-Being priorities
• Update on the transition of Crime Prevention Ottawa

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The committee is reviewing recommendations for the Solid Waste Master Plan and a long-range financial plan for waste services. The agenda also includes updates to tree programs, including new dedication fees and a directive for a city-wide tree equity analysis.

• Approval of the Solid Waste Master Plan and Year 1 implementation actions
• Proposed transition to a fully recoverable fee model for waste services
• New Tree Dedication Program fees: $995 for personal and $1,750 for community dedications
• Creation of a new Private Land Tree Planting Program
• Directive for staff to conduct a tree equity analysis using American Forests methodology

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 reviewed several applications for property changes in Wards 5, 6, and 20. The committee granted requests to subdivide multiple properties into separate parcels and approved a minor variance for a deck setback.

• Consent to subdivide 5195 Dunning into two parcels
• Consent to subdivide 919 William Mooney into three parcels
• Consent to subdivide 897 William Mooney into three parcels
• Minor variance for a reduced rear yard setback at 205 Cranesbill

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 met to decide on several land use applications. Decisions included approving a subdivision at 1729 Queensdale and a commercial-to-residential conversion at 1316 Carling. One application for semi-detached dwellings at 1486 Baseline was refused.

• Subdivision of 1729 Queensdale into four detached dwellings [Granted]
• Commercial to residential conversion at 1316 Carling [Granted]
• Roof-top terrace construction at 150 Billings [Granted]
• Refusal of semi-detached dwelling application at 1486 Baseline [Refused]
• Reduced lot widths for two dwellings at 115 Rita [Granted]

Joint Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Joint Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Environment and Climate Change Committees are reviewing the Wildlife Strategy Review report. The committees will consider recommending that Council approve the proposed city-wide action plan.

• Wildlife Strategy Review action plan recommendation (File No. ACS2024-SI-CCR-0001)

Board of Health

The Ottawa Board of Health is reviewing the 2023 Annual Report and an update on the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. The agenda includes discussions on infectious disease case and contact management and the Q1 2024 budget status report. A closed session will also address cyber security at Ottawa Public Health.

• Ottawa Public Health 2023 Annual Report
• Strategic Plan for 2023-2027 update
• Infectious disease case and contact management approach
• 2024 Q1 operating and capital budget status report
• Cyber security at Ottawa Public Health (in-camera)

Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee

The committee will review the 2023 annual reports for Ottawa Fire Services and the Ottawa Paramedic Service. These reports are presented to the committee for information only.

• Ottawa Fire Services 2023 Annual Report
• Ottawa Paramedic Service 2023 Annual Report
• Confirmation of May 16, 2024, meeting minutes

Police Service Board Finance and Audit Committee

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Transit Commission

The Transit Commission will receive an update on OC Transpo's rail, bus, and Para Transpo services. The meeting includes recommendations to close specific capital projects and approve various budget adjustments. Members will also review the Q1 status report for the 2024 transit operating and capital budget.

• OC Transpo update regarding Rail, Bus, and Para Transpo
• Proposed closure of capital projects and budget adjustments
• Reallocation of $7,721,287 from the Transit Capital supported reserve
• Review of 2024 Transit Operating and Capital Budget Q1 Status Report
• Report on contracts awarded between July 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023

City Council

The Ottawa City Council is reviewing an option to purchase 100 Constellation Drive for approximately $12.2 million. The council is also considering a pilot program for living snow fences in rural areas that provides grants up to $15,000 per property. Other items include capital budget adjustments and the appointment of a board member for Ottawa Community Housing.

• Option to purchase 100 Constellation Drive for $10,000,000 plus estimated closing costs
• Living snow fence pilot program with grants up to $15,000 per property
• Release of $105,946,011 from the Transit Capital reserve commitment
• Appointment of Jonathan Byrd to the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Board
• Transfer of $80,000 from City Wide Capital Reserve Funds to Parks Asset Management

Ottawa Public Library Board

The Board will review proposed amendments to policies regarding delegation of authority, fund development, commemorative naming, and sponsorship. Members will also receive an update on the Ādisōke construction and operational planning. A closed session is scheduled for a cybersecurity update.

• Amendments to Delegation of Authority, Fund Development, Commemorative Naming, and Sponsorship policies
• Update on Ādisōke construction and operational planning
• Report on 2023 fraud and waste claims
• Cybersecurity update (in camera)
• Presentation regarding an Order of Friendship recipient at Centre 507

Built Heritage Committee

The Built Heritage Committee is reviewing recommendations for several property heritage designations. The committee is also directing staff to conduct studies and feasibility assessments for various Heritage Conservation Districts.

• Proposed heritage designations for properties on Beechwood Avenue, Marier Avenue, and St. Laurent Boulevard
• Proposed heritage designations for multiple properties on Rideau Street
• Recommendation to proceed with designations for 119 Bradford Street and 73 Rideau Street
• Planned heritage studies for the Golden Triangle, Dundonald Park, and Bank Street
• Feasibility assessments for Beaverbrook and Macdonald Gardens Park

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is reviewing reports from the Office of the Auditor General regarding the purchasing card program and the Climate Change Master Plan. The committee will also consider the 2023 consolidated financial statements and sinking fund financial statements for recommendation to Council.

• Audit of the Purchasing Card Program
• Audit of the Climate Change Master Plan
• 2023 City of Ottawa Consolidated Financial Statements
• 2023 Sinking Fund Financial Statements

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The committee is reviewing recommendations to appoint Andy Robinson of Robinson Consultants Inc. as the engineer of record for the Tompkins Diversion and Blaser municipal drains. These appointments are intended to assess drain status and respond to a petition under the Drainage Act.

• Appointment of engineer for Tompkins Diversion Municipal Drain
• Appointment of engineer for Blaser Municipal Drain
• ROMA 2024 Conference Delegate Report

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment reviewed various property applications, including building additions and new carports. Decisions included granting permits for 296 Metcalfe and 296 Manor, but refusing a five-unit dwelling at 6 Oak. Applications for low-rise apartment buildings were also processed.

• Addition to mixed-use building at 296 Metcalfe [Granted]
• New carport at 296 Manor [Granted]
• Three-storey low-rise apartment at 212 Carruthers [Granted]
• Low-rise apartment dwelling at 171 Armstrong [Granted]
• Five-unit, three-storey stacked dwelling at 6 Oak [Refused]

Planning and Housing Committee

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Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The committee will review the city's 2023 investment results and procurement year in review. It will also consider closing capital projects, which includes releasing over $105 million from transit reserves. Additionally, members will discuss an option to purchase a 6.88-hectare site for $10 million.

• Option to purchase 100 Constellation Drive for $10,000,000 plus estimated closing costs
• Release of $105,946,011 from the Transit Capital reserve commitment
• Reduction of the annual Sinking Fund Levy by $300,000
• Increase to the Paramedic Service CACC base budget
• Approval of 2024 Departmental French Language Services Operational Plans

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 met to review applications for land subdivision and minor variances. The session included decisions on proposals for townhouses, semi-detached dwellings, and detached units across various wards. Some items were granted, while others were refused or adjourned.

• 786 McKellar: Subdivision into four townhouse parcels (Granted)
• 1451 Woodward: Subdivision for a semi-detached dwelling (Granted)
• 944 Woodroffe: Subdivision for two semi-detached dwellings (Granted)
• 176 Oakridge: Subdivision for residential development (Refused)
• 7 Starwood: Reduced lot widths for two detached dwellings

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 reviewed several applications for property variances and land subdivisions. The meeting included decisions on converting garages to coach houses and creating new residential lots. Most presented applications were granted.

• Minor variance at 1342 Corkery to convert a garage into a coach house
• Subdivision of 7925 Parkway into three separate parcels
• Residential subdivision of 1929 8th Line into three parcels
• Property subdivision at 3973 Yorks Corners for a farm dwelling lot
• Accessory building variance at 3390 Borrisokane in a flood plain

Ottawa Investment Board

The Ottawa Investment Board is meeting for the first time to adopt its procedure by-law and mandatory policies, and to approve hiring Eckler Ltd. to help manage the request for proposals for an outsourced Chief Investment Officer. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering minutes, declarations of interest, and adjournment.

• Adoption of OIB Procedure By-law and policies for land sales, employee hiring, and procurement
• Approval to hire Eckler Ltd. as consultant for Outsourced Chief Investment Officer RFP
• Rules for use of Board resources during election period
• Public speaking registration deadline: May 29, 2024 at 11:30 am

Light Rail Sub-Committee

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Joint Transit Commission and Light Rail Sub-Committee

The Joint Transit Commission and Light Rail Sub-Committee is reviewing updates regarding the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project and a review of cartridge bearing assemblies. The meeting also includes an OC Transpo update on rail, bus, and Para Transpo services.

• Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project update
• Cartridge Bearing Assembly Review
• OC Transpo Update – Rail, Bus, and Para Transpo
• Inquiry response regarding Cant Angles in LRT Curves

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is holding its 13th meeting of 2024 electronically. The agenda includes a presentation on the Duty to Consult under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, with a recommendation that the committee receive the presentation and provide feedback. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering notices, declarations of interest, and adjournment.

• Presentation: Duty to Consult - Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (receive and provide feedback)
• Meeting held electronically via Zoom (meeting no. 89921802221)
• Deadline to register to speak or submit written comments: 4 pm on meeting day
• Next meeting scheduled for June 18, 2024

Community Services Committee

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Ottawa Police Service Board

The board will consider a motion to move into an in-camera session to discuss several private items. These topics include updates on major events, cyber security strategy, and labour relations.

• Operational Update regarding Major Events and Demonstrations
• Review of Operations for February 16-18, 2024
• OPS Cyber Security Strategy Report - First Quarter 2024
• Labour Relations Unit Report - First Quarter 2024
• Legal Services Report - First Quarter 2024

Ottawa Police Service Board

The Ottawa Police Service Board is meeting to approve the Office of the Auditor General's 2024-2027 Audit Work Plan, approve attendance and sponsorship for police conferences, and consider several policy updates and contract renewals. The board will also receive reports on operations, finances, performance, and workforce management for the first quarter of 2024.

• Approve OAG 2024-2027 Audit Work Plan for Ottawa Police Service
• Approve attendance and $1,000 sponsorship for CAPG 2024 conference in Halifax
• Delegate authority to Chief to renew Garda Canada security screening contract at Ottawa Courthouse (June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025)
• Approve continuation of OC Transpo Special Constable Program MOU until September 30, 2024
• Approve amended Board Policy GA-8 Legal Services and new CSPA policies on conflict of interest and complaints involving Chief or Deputy

Planning and Housing Committee

The Planning and Housing Committee is deciding on three zoning by-law amendments and an update to O-Train Proximity Study Guidelines. The zoning items would permit a six-storey mixed-use building at 224 Preston Street, townhomes at 1927 Maple Grove Road, and a six-storey medical research facility at 451 Smyth Road. The committee will also consider delegating authority to the General Manager of Transit Services for future guideline updates.

• Zoning amendment for six-storey mixed-use building at 224 Preston Street
• Zoning amendment for townhome units at 1927 Maple Grove Road
• Zoning amendment for six-storey medical research facility at 451 Smyth Road
• Update to O-Train Proximity Study Guidelines with delegated authority to General Manager, Transit Services
• Information item: Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland reserve balances as of March 31, 2024

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on snow plow contractor licensing, special events by-laws, and an accessibility office update, and to provide feedback. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes confirmation and declarations of interest.

• Snow Plow Contractor Licensing Review presentation
• Review of the Special Events By-laws presentation
• Accessibility Office Update presentation
• Confirmation of minutes from April 16, 2024

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee will receive updates on waste diversion programs, including a plan to expand organics collection to all multi-residential properties and the implementation of a three-garbage-item limit. It will also hear about electrifying public works equipment and review recent committee motions.

• Multi-Residential Waste Diversion Strategy Update with cost analysis and 2026 collection contract details
• Curbside Waste Diversion Policy Implementation Plan, including three-garbage-item limit effective September 30, 2024
• Proposal to use Yellow Bag Program for households exceeding three garbage items
• Update on Electrification of Public Works Small Equipment
• Status update on committee inquiries and motions

Police Service Board Policy and Governance Committee

The Ottawa Police Service Board's Policy and Governance Committee is meeting to receive updates and provide input on several items, including a review of the Major Events policy (CR-17), the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan, and the Legal Services policy (GA-8). The committee will also review draft policies required under the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA), including new conflict of interest and complaints policies. These items are for discussion and input, with some being forwarded to the full Board for approval at the May meeting.

• Update on review of Board Policy CR-17 Major Events, including reports from the Ottawa People's Commission
• Update on Ottawa Police Service Board Strategic Plan 2024-2027
• Review of Board Policy GA-8 Legal Services, with updated policy to be forwarded to the Board for approval
• Draft policies under the Community Safety and Policing Act: new Conflict of Interest policy and Complaints involving Chief or Deputy policy
• Confirmation of minutes from March 13, 2024 meeting

City Council

Ottawa City Council's May 15, 2024 meeting covers major city-wide items: approving the first draft of a new Zoning By-law for public consultation, provisional 2024 Development Charges by-laws, and establishing an Administrative Penalty System for parking and camera-based enforcement. Other items include the Library Services Asset Management Plan, a vacant unit tax exemption for rural abandoned homes, an Irish Famine monument at Macdonald Gardens Park, and the transfer of surplus land at 250 Forestglade Crescent to the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition for transitional housing.

• New Zoning By-law – Draft 1: Council to receive the first draft for public consultation and authorize future public meetings at joint committee.
• 2024 Provisional Development Charges Background Studies and By-laws: Approve city-wide and area-specific development charge by-laws to replace 2019 versions.
• Administrative Penalty System (APS) for parking and camera-based enforcement: Approve by-laws and policies to replace the Provincial Offences Act system.
• Vacant Unit Tax exemption for rural abandoned homes: Direct staff to report options for exempting century homes and hunt camps.
• Surplus land transfer: Declare 250 Forestglade Crescent surplus and transfer to Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition for transitional housing.

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

Ottawa's Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is meeting to hear 11 applications for minor variances and property severances across the city, with decisions ranging from granted to refused. The agenda includes residential conversions, lot subdivisions, and a medical facility proposal.

• 2335 Baseline: granted conversion of detached dwelling to two-story rooming house with more units and fewer parking spaces
• 154 Sanford: refused consent and minor variance for subdivision into two lots with reduced widths and parking
• 1545A Merivale: refused minor variance for one-storey medical imaging facility with reduced parking and landscape buffer
• 183 Woodroffe: granted consent and variances for two semi-detached dwellings with reduced setbacks and increased heights
• 10A Ashburn: adjourned sine die consent application for property severance

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 met on May 14, 2024, to hear seven applications, all of which were granted. The agenda included consent applications for property conveyances, subdivisions, and easements, as well as minor variances for porch projections. One application, for the subdivision of 2095 Dilworth, was adjourned from a previous meeting and subsequently granted.

• Subdivision of 6930 Fallowfield into three parcels for future residential development (4056671 Canada Inc.)
• Subdivision of 2095 Dilworth into two parcels to create one new parcel for residential development (Dilworth Developments Inc.)
• Conveyance of property portions between 2739 Charters and 2745 Charters
• Establishment of an easement/right-of-way for servicing at 33 Cockburn
• Minor variances for reduced porch/balcony projections at 753 Kinstead and 805 Kinstead (Mattamy, Maple Grove, Ltd.)

Transit Commission

The agenda for the May 9, 2024 Transit Commission meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders. No agenda items, reports, motions, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee will consider several recommendations for City Council, including approving 2024 levies for three conservation authorities, establishing a new administrative penalty system for parking and camera-based enforcement violations, and approving asset management plans. The committee will also review the City Clerk's annual report, an accessibility plan update, and a proposal to declare surplus land at 250 Forestglade Crescent for transfer to the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition for transitional housing.

• Approve 2024 levies for Rideau Valley, South Nation, and Mississippi Valley Conservation Authorities
• Establish Administrative Penalty System for parking and camera-based enforcement violations
• Approve 2024 Asset Management Plans for multiple city services
• Declare 250 Forestglade Crescent surplus and transfer to Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition for transitional housing
• Approve amendments to Records Retention and Disposition By-law

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee is meeting to consider several items, including a by-law amendment to update fence-viewing fees, a zoning change to allow a truck transport terminal and warehouse on Boundary and Thunder Roads, and approvals for Rural Community-Building Grant applications. The committee will also discuss a motion to adjust the inflation calculation for West River Drive sewer connection charges and a motion to exempt certain rural abandoned homes from the Vacant Unit Tax declaration process. One motion regarding speed limits on Ashton Station Road has been withdrawn.

• Amendment to By-law 2004-293 to update fence-viewing fees, referencing By-law 2024-33
• Zoning By-law amendment for 5494, 5500, 5510 Boundary Road and 5900 Thunder Road to permit truck transport terminal and warehouse
• Rural Community-Building Grant Program application approvals
• Motion to set sewer connection charge inflation at 2.59% annually for 2020-2025 on West River Drive
• Motion to exempt abandoned century homes and hunt camps from Vacant Unit Tax declaration

Ottawa Public Library Board

The Ottawa Public Library Board is meeting to vote on several reports, including the Library Services Asset Management Plan, the 2024 Development Charges project list, and the First Quarter 2024 Financial Status Report. They will also consider an Order of Friendship nomination for Centre 507, an Intellectual Freedom Project close-out, and receive the 2023 Annual Report for information.

• Approve Library Services Asset Management Plan and recommend Council approval
• Approve 2024 Development Charges project list for City of Ottawa's 2024-2033 by-law
• Approve closing accounts per WIP Capital Review, transferring $13,272 back to Library Reserves
• Nominate Centre 507 for Order of Friendship for outreach worker pilot program
• Extend OPL Board Intellectual Freedom Position Statement until next term

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

Ottawa's Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 is meeting to hear eight applications for minor variances and consents, mostly to allow reduced lot dimensions for new housing. Decisions are listed as granted or refused on the agenda, with one application for a rooftop patio at 482 Preston and one refused for a detached dwelling at 193 Sunnyside.

• 149 King George: consent and minor variances to subdivide into nine parcels for eight three-storey townhouses (granted)
• 266, 268 Carruthers, 177 Armstrong: consent to subdivide for a low-rise apartment at 266 Carruthers (granted)
• 482 Preston: minor variance for outdoor commercial patio with amplified sound on rooftop (no decision listed)
• 193 Sunnyside: minor variance for two-storey detached dwelling with front-facing garage (refused)
• 75 Slater: minor variance to permit two parking spaces with reduced length (granted)

City Council

Ottawa City Council is meeting to decide on several planning and housing items, including a major secondary plan for Riverside South, a zoning change for a six-storey building on Bank Street, and a motion to study an anti-renovictions by-law. They will also consider funding for a sledding safety study at Mooney's Bay and making the Rain Ready Ottawa stormwater program permanent. The agenda includes many routine items like minutes, by-laws, and petitions.

• Approve up to $150,000 for a feasibility study on safer sledding at Mooney's Bay Park Hill
• Make Rain Ready Ottawa a permanent residential stormwater retrofit program
• Zoning amendment for 1166 Bank Street to permit a six-storey mixed-use building
• Adopt Riverside South Secondary Plan with new town centre zoning and density increase
• Direct staff to review Hamilton's anti-renovictions by-law and report by Q4 2024

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee reviewed multiple applications for minor variances and consents across various wards. Decisions included granting requests for property subdivisions, building height increases, and reduced setbacks.

• 6410 Deer Valley: Granted minor variance for reduced setbacks to permit a new detached dwelling
• 7, 11 Bradley: Granted consent and minor variance to subdivide property into four parcels
• 74 Strachan: Granted minor variance for increased floor area and setback from high-water mark
• 3880 Wilhaven: Granted minor variance for increased building height for a coach house
• 5398 Mansel: Granted consent to convey a portion of the property to 5394 Mansel Crescent

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 met to hear applications regarding land subdivision and minor variances. The committee granted decisions for all four presented applications involving residential construction and property changes.

• Subdivision of 1598 Prince of Wales into four parcels for two-storey detached dwellings
• Minor variance at 1943 Fairbanks for a one-storey addition
• Minor variance at 1419 Mulligan for an accessory structure workshop
• Subdivision of 132, 134 Viewmount to create separate ownership for a semi-detached dwelling

Joint Planning and Housing and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Joint Planning and Housing and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will meet to receive the first draft of Ottawa's new Zoning By-law for public consultation. The only substantive item is a report recommending Council receive the draft and authorize future public meetings on the by-law at this joint committee. The rest of the agenda is procedural (minutes, declarations, adjournment).

• New Zoning By-law – Draft 1 (ACS2024-PRE-PS-0064): report recommending Council receive the draft for public consultation and authorize future public meetings at the joint committee
• Attachments include Land Use and Density Strategy Map, Height Strategy, Primary Zones, Parking Provisions Review, and Neighbourhood Zones and Provisions
• Reports requiring Council consideration will go to Council on Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will consider a recommendation to spend up to $250,000 from City Wide Cash in Lieu of Parkland for engineering and landscape architecture work on Mooney's Bay Park Hill, including a feasibility analysis and design for modifications. The agenda also includes responses to inquiries on housing refugees and asylum seekers, an alcohol-in-parks pilot project, and a cultural plan update, plus a status report on committee inquiries and motions. Most items are for information or recommendation to Council.

• Recommendation to approve up to $250,000 from City Wide Cash in Lieu of Parkland for Mooney's Bay Park Hill feasibility and design work
• Inquiry response OCC-2024-01 on housing refugees and asylum seekers
• Inquiry response OCC-2024-03 on alcohol in parks pilot project
• Response to inquiry CSC-2024-02 on new municipal Cultural Plan, with Renewed Action Plan status
• Status update on Community Services Committee inquiries and motions for period ending April 12, 2024

Ottawa Police Service Board

The Ottawa Police Service Board is meeting publicly only to consider a motion to adjourn into a closed in-camera session. The closed session would discuss an operational update on major events and demonstrations, plus legal, security, litigation, and labour relations matters. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda beyond the procedural motion to go in camera.

• Motion to move in camera under Section 44(2) of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
• Operational update re: Major Events and Demonstrations
• Legal matter
• Security matter
• Litigation matter

Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee

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Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 meets to hear seven applications for zoning variances and land subdivisions. The agenda includes requests to subdivide properties at 255 MacKay and 112 Queen Elizabeth, as well as variances for new apartment buildings at 398-406 Roosevelt and 370 Athlone. Two items, 370 Athlone and 304 Fairmont, were adjourned from previous meetings.

• 398, 402 and 406 Roosevelt: Minor variance for a 62-unit apartment building with reduced parking.
• 370 Athlone: Minor variance for a three-storey, 16-unit low-rise apartment building (adjourned from March 20).
• 255 MacKay: Consent and minor variance to subdivide property into two parcels with reduced rear yard.
• 112 Queen Elizabeth and 8 McLeod: Consent to subdivide into two parcels for two detached dwellings.
• 72 Armstrong: Minor variance to convert a triplex to a five-unit apartment building.

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is holding a public hearing on six applications for consents and minor variances, including proposals for new dwellings, subdivisions, and a rooming house conversion. The committee will decide on these applications, which involve requests for reduced setbacks, lot widths, and parking spaces.

• 958 Woodroffe: subdivision for two semi-detached dwellings with reduced lot width and side yard setbacks
• 814 High: eight-unit stacked dwelling with reduced setbacks and parking
• 820 High: land conveyance to 814 High, eight-unit stacked dwelling, shared driveway easement
• 180 Bradford: enclose rear porch with reduced rear yard area and setback
• 512 Moodie: conversion to 12-unit rooming house (adjourned from April 2)

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee is reviewing several minor variance and consent applications in Ottawa. The items include requests for property setbacks, lot coverage increases, and land subdivision.

• 5030 MacHardy: Minor variance to permit a reduced setback to a mineral aggregate reserve zone
• 28 Manchester: Minor variance to permit an increase in lot coverage for a detached dwelling
• 2296 Reevecraig: Minor variance to permit a reduced interior side yard setback for an attached garage
• 2095 Dilworth: Consent application to subdivide the property into two separate parcels

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive presentations and provide feedback on three items: the Idling Control By-law Review, the O-Train Operations Transition to Push-Button Doors, and the 2024 City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan Update. The committee will also vote on approving its 2024-2026 workplan. The meeting includes confirmation of the March 19, 2024 minutes and standard procedural items.

• Idling Control By-law Review presentation and feedback
• O-Train Operations Transition to Push-Button Doors presentation and feedback
• 2024 City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan Update presentation and feedback
• Approval of Accessibility Advisory Committee Workplan 2024-2026
• Confirmation of minutes from March 19, 2024 meeting

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee is reviewing the 2024 Financial Plan for the renewal of the Municipal Drinking Water License. The committee is also considering making the Rain Ready Ottawa residential stormwater retrofit pilot a permanent program. Additionally, the committee will receive the 2023 summary report on municipal drinking water systems.

• Approval of the 2024 Financial Plan for Water Services required for the renewal of the Municipal Drinking Water License under Ontario Regulation 453/07
• Approval to implement Rain Ready Ottawa as a permanent residential stormwater retrofit program
• Approval of proposed changes to priority area boundaries for the Rain Ready Ottawa program
• Delegation of authority to the General Manager of Planning, Real Estate, and Economic Development to negotiate and execute agreements for the Rain Ready Ottawa program
• Receipt of the 2023 Municipal Drinking Water Systems Summary Report, including compliance and flow summaries

Board of Health

The Board of Health is reviewing updates to its Procedure By-law, Delegation of Authority By-law, and Code of Conduct. Members will also receive information regarding the 2024 Ottawa Public Health Adapted Inspection Program Approach.

• Appointment of Casey Whiticar as Board Secretary
• Updates to Board of Health Procedure By-law and Code of Conduct
• Review of 2023 Operating and Capital Budget year-end results
• Support for Vice Chair DeGiovanni's nomination to the alPHa Board of Directors

Built Heritage Committee

The Built Heritage Committee will consider two applications to alter heritage properties (315-321 Chapel Street and 253 MacKay Street), an objection to designating Bible House at 315 Lisgar Street, and 11 new heritage designations under the Ontario Heritage Act, including the Andrew W. Fleck Memorial, two Rideau Street properties, and eight Britannia Village homes. It will also review a report on removing properties from the Municipal Heritage Register under Bill 23 and receive a status update on prior inquiries and motions.

• Approve alteration of 315-321 Chapel Street (heritage-designated) with conditions including material samples, salvage of Bate Memorial Hall materials, and a protection plan for All Saints Anglican Church
• Approve alteration of 253 MacKay Street in New Edinburgh Heritage Conservation District with conditions on exterior materials and building permit plans
• Recommend Council not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate Bible House at 315 Lisgar Street, proceeding with designation
• Designate the Andrew W. Fleck Memorial at 195 George Street, 41 Rideau Street (Plaza Building), 73 Rideau Street, and eight properties in Britannia Village (119, 195, 205 Bradford St; 73 Britannia Rd; 95 Kirby Rd; 2764, 2775 Rowatt St; 2777 Cassels St)
• Remove properties from the Municipal Heritage Register as required by Bill 23 (Heritage Register Removal Report #3)

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee is meeting to review and approve recommendations for the Rural Community-Building Grant Program applications, as detailed in a staff report. They will also receive an update on the Rural Summit 2024 and a response to an inquiry about warranted traffic signals and funding. The meeting includes standard procedural items like declarations of interest, confirmation of minutes, and an open mic session.

• Rural Community-Building Grant Program – Grant Application Review (ACS2024-PRE-EDP-0034)
• Rural Summit 2024 Update
• Response to Inquiry ARAC-2024-01 on Warranted Traffic Signals & Funding
• Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department 2023 Delegated Authority Report

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 is reviewing several applications for property subdivisions, building extensions, and minor variances. The items include proposals for new apartment buildings and detached dwellings in various wards.

• Consent application to subdivide 304 Fairmont into two parcels for residential development
• Permission application for a 3-storey rear addition at 507 Bay containing six units
• Minor variance at 469 Wilbrod to convert a three-unit dwelling into a four-unit building
• Minor variance at 212 Carruthers for a three-storey low-rise apartment building
• Minor variance at 182 Daniel to permit a front-facing attached garage

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee is reviewing various minor variance and consent applications for residential and commercial developments. Items include proposals for a rooming house conversion, new detached dwellings, and easement establishments.

• Conversion of a detached dwelling to a 12-unit rooming house at 512 Moodie
• Consent application by The Ottawa Hospital for easements and a lease exceeding 21 years at 1919, 1967 Riverside Drive
• Minor variance for a detached dwelling at 519 Elation
• Minor variance for a detached dwelling at 338 Peninsula
• Minor variance for a detached dwelling at 250 Sapling Grove

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 met on April 2, 2024, to review five applications for land subdivisions and minor variances. One application was adjourned to April 30, 2024, to allow the applicant to submit a detailed plan for the existing sewage system. The remaining applications involve creating new lots for residential or farm dwellings in Wards 5 and 21.

• Adjournment of D08-01-24/B-00026 (3047 Moodie Drive) to April 30, 2024, pending sewage system plan
• Consent application D08-01-24/B-00031 to subdivide 2808 Donald B. Munro Drive into two parcels
• Consent and Minor Variance applications D08-01-24/B-00024-00025 and D08-02-24/A-00029-00030 for 3160 Carp Road
• Consent application D08-01-24/B-00033 to subdivide 1390 Corkery Road for residential development
• Consent applications D08-01-22/B-00267-00268 to subdivide 7604 Franktown Road into three parcels

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee will consider several financial items, including the disposition of the 2023 operating surplus/deficit, the adoption of 2024 tax ratios and policies, and the approval of 2024 budgets for Business Improvement Areas. The committee will also review a procurement analysis for the Lansdowne 2.0 project and discuss amendments to the Brownfields Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan.

• Transfer $11.693M 2023 operating surplus to Tax Stabilization Reserve, with $329,000 for Safer Alternative Response Program
• Approve 2024 tax ratios, including residential at 1.00000 and commercial broad class at 1.95710
• Approve $4M advance for tender-ready design drawings for Lansdowne 2.0 Event Centre and North Side Stands
• Approve $20M line of credit for Lansdowne Master Limited Partnership, guaranteed by City
• Approve Brownfield grant up to $7,095,888 for 2 Robinson Avenue/320 Lees Avenue

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee is considering a motion to study how other Canadian cities manage weeds along concrete curbs. The motion also requests a feasibility study for a program to cut or remove weeds at street edges.

• Motion to conduct a municipal scan of weed management practices in other Canadian cities
• Request for staff to report on the feasibility and budget of a curbside weed removal pilot project by Q4 2024
• Response to inquiry regarding cost structures for traffic calming measures
• Withdrawal of motion regarding paid parking on Lynda Lane
• Review of 2023 Delegated Authority reports from the Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department

Planning and Housing Committee

The Planning and Housing Committee reviewed five zoning by-law amendments and a package of Official Plan changes. The most significant decision was approving the Housing Accelerator Fund spending plan, which directs 90% of federal funding to the Non-Profit Affordable Housing Pipeline Strategy. The committee also recommended waiving demolition controls for a vacant site at 10 Empress Avenue N. to facilitate affordable housing construction.

• Housing Accelerator Fund: 90% of funding allocated to Non-Profit Affordable Housing Pipeline Strategy; up to $119M from first three advances delegated to Housing Services Director
• Zoning By-law Amendment: 112 and 134 Nelson Street to permit a nine-storey residential building and remove Holding Symbol
• Zoning By-law Amendment: 1806 Scott Street to permit a four-storey apartment building with 16 dwelling units
• Zoning By-law Amendment: 1274 Marygrove Circle to rezone to Residential Second Density, Subzone J, Urban Exception for semi-detached dwellings
• Waiver of Demolition Control: 10 Empress Avenue N. to allow demolition for soil testing and affordable housing construction

Community Services Committee

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Ottawa Police Service Board

The Ottawa Police Services Board is meeting to decide on several financial and policy items, including the ratification of a $8,363,015 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal and a $1,106,622.27 contract for the Axon digital evidence system. The board will also consider approving new policies required under the Community Safety and Policing Act, updates to financial procedures, and the 2024 internal audit work plan. Many items are routine reports for information, including quarterly financial, performance, and workforce updates.

• Ratify Microsoft Canada Inc. Enterprise Agreement renewal for 5 years (April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2029) at $8,363,015 net of HST
• Delegate authority to Chief of Police to sign Axon Digital Evidence Information Management System contract for $1,106,622.27 before taxes
• Approve attendance and $1,500 Silver Sponsorship for OAPSB 2024 Annual Conference (June 3-5, Blue Mountain Resort)
• Approve new board policies under Community Safety and Policing Act, including probationary period, secondary activities, and misconduct disclosure
• Approve updated Financial Accountability Procedures Manual and 2024 Internal Audit Work Plan

Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee

The committee will review an update on the Emergency Management Program and the implementation of a medical priority dispatch system for Ottawa Paramedic Service. Members will also consider a motion to explore creating a website page for reporting problematic properties.

• Update on the Emergency Management Program
• Implementation of the Medical Priority Dispatch System by Ottawa Paramedic Service
• Motion to explore a 'Problematic Properties' webpage for resident complaints
• Review of 2023 use of delegated authority by Emergency and Protective Services

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 is reviewing several applications for property variances in Ottawa. These requests include permissions for reduced setbacks, parking changes, and increased building heights for various apartment and dwelling projects.

• 370 Cambridge: variance to permit three parking spaces and zero visitor parking for a 20-unit, four-storey apartment
• 258 Montfort: variance for reduced lot width and area for an eight-unit, low-rise apartment building
• 81 Spadina: variance for a coach house with increased height, driveway width, and yard setbacks
• 370 Athlone: variance for increased units and reduced parking for a 16-unit, three-storey apartment
• 6 Oak: variance for a five-unit, three-storey stacked dwelling with various setback reductions

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is scheduled to hear three applications on March 19, 2024. The agenda includes one consent application to subdivide a property into three parcels and two minor variance applications for residential additions. The meeting will be held at 101 Centrepointe Drive and via electronic participation.

• Consent application at 7604 Franktown to subdivide the property into three separate parcels for future residential development
• Minor variance application at 5532 Lion to permit increased lot coverage for a one-storey addition and attached garage
• Minor variance application at 74 Strachan to permit increased floor area for a new two-storey rear addition

Environment and Climate Change Committee

The Environment and Climate Change Committee will receive information reports on urban flooding and the external audit of in-house solid waste collection financial statements, along with responses to previous inquiries and a status update on committee motions. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2023 Environmental Excellence Awards and confirmation of previous minutes.

• Urban Flood Information Report (ACS2024-IWS-WL-0003)
• Financial Statements for In-House Solid Waste Collection – External Audit Results (ACS2024-PWD-SWS-0001)
• Responses to inquiries on Climate Change Master Plan and Budget, Pollinators on Bus Shelters, and Landfill Capacity
• Status Update on Committee Inquiries and Motions to March 8, 2024
• Environmental Excellence Awards – 2023 presentation

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee is holding hearings for several minor variance and consent applications. These include requests for residential conversions, new construction, and land subdivisions.

• Conversion of a detached dwelling to a two-story rooming house at 2335 Baseline
• Reduced parking spaces for a residential development at 400 Inlet
• Garage construction with reduced setbacks at 55 Uxbridge
• Property conveyance at 1359 Gosset to 1356 Louis Lane
• Subdivision of 839 Shefford into two parcels for future development

Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee

The Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee will meet to approve new procedural by-laws and policies regarding land, employees, and procurement. The committee will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2022-2026 term.

• Adoption of Procedure By-law and mandatory policies for land, employees, and procurement
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Confirmation of the 2024 meeting schedule
• Update on Poverty Reduction Strategy
• Update on committee priorities

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission is meeting to review an update on the Zero Emission Bus Program. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding Rail, Bus, and Para Transpo services.

• Zero Emission Bus Program Update Report
• OC Transpo Update – Rail, Bus, and Para Transpo

Police Service Board Policy and Governance Committee

The Ottawa Police Services Board's Policy and Governance Committee is reviewing nine draft policies required by the Community Safety and Policing Act. The committee will forward these drafts to the full Board for approval at the March meeting. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as confirming minutes and declarations of interest.

• Review of draft policy: Disclosure of Personal Information by the Chief of Police
• Review of draft policy: Adequate and Effective Policing
• Review of draft policy: Restriction on membership in police association
• Review of draft policy: Probationary period of police officers
• Review of draft policy: Disclosure of Misconduct and Reprisals

Planning and Housing Committee

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Ottawa Public Library Board

The Ottawa Public Library Board is scheduled to review the Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Status Report. The board is asked to approve transferring a $1,870,475 operating surplus in Library Services to the Library Reserve. Staff will then forward the report to Ottawa City Council for consideration as part of the city's 2023 tax and rate supported operating surplus/deficit disposition.

• Approval of $1,870,475 transfer from 2023 operating surplus to Library Reserve
• Receipt of Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Status Report
• In camera review of Chief Librarian/CEO 2023 performance
• Information on Service Delivery Framework Implementation Update
• Information on Canadian Urban Libraries Council report 'Overdue: The Case For Canada’s Public Libraries'

Audit Committee

The Ottawa Audit Committee met on March 8, 2024, to review several reports for information or recommendation to Council. Key items include the 2023 KPMG Financial Statement Audit Plan and an Office of the Auditor General (OAG) audit of Affordable Housing. The Committee also reviewed the OAG's 2023 Annual Report, Semi-Annual Follow-up Report, and 2023 Fraud and Waste Hotline Report. No specific dollar amounts or new ordinances were listed in the agenda text.

• 2023 KPMG Financial Statement Audit Plan (File No. ACS2024-FCS-FIN-0001)
• Office of the Auditor General (OAG) Audit of Affordable Housing (File No. ACS2024-OAG-BVG-001)
• OAG Semi-Annual Report on Follow-Up Procedures (File No. ACS2024-OAG-BVG-002)
• OAG 2023 Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline (File No. ACS2024-OAG-BVG-003)
• OAG 2023 Annual Report (File No. ACS2024-OAG-BVG-004)

Police Service Board Human Resources Committee

The Ottawa Police Services Board Human Resources Committee met to confirm the agenda and previous minutes. The committee also considered a motion to move into a private session to discuss two labour relations matters.

• Motion to move In Camera for two labour relations matters

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 is reviewing various applications for land subdivision, minor variances, and building additions. The agenda includes proposals for new dwellings, apartment buildings, and secondary units across multiple wards.

• Subdivision of 493 Highcroft into three parcels for semi-detached and detached dwellings
• Reduced lot width and area at 315 Savard for a four-unit low-rise apartment building
• Subdivision of 295 & 297 Dovercourt into two parcels with front-facing garages
• One-storey rear addition at 169 Clemow
• Two-storey rear yard addition for a secondary dwelling unit at 1756 Scott

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is reviewing multiple applications for land consents and minor variances. These include proposals to subdivide properties into separate parcels, convey portions of land to neighbors, and permit building additions.

• Consent: Subdivide 1680 Stittsville into three parcels for detached dwellings
• Consent: Subdivide 2758 Yorks Corners into two parcels
• Consent: Subdivide 6435 Fallowfield into two parcels for new dwellings
• Consent: Create a new lot for a surplus farm dwelling at 6109 Fourth Line
• Minor Variance: Permit reduced setbacks and increased floor area at 4408 Tranquility

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Ottawa Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is scheduled to hear six applications for zoning variances and land subdivisions. The agenda includes requests to subdivide properties for new housing, a mixed-use development, and a school, as well as requests to reduce setbacks and parking requirements. No decisions are recorded in the agenda text; the panel will vote on these items during the meeting.

• 2272 Lawn (Ward 7): Application to subdivide land for a semi-detached dwelling with reduced lot area and setbacks.
• 1001 Noëlla Leclair (Ward 19): Application to reduce parking spaces for a mixed-use development by Ironclad Development Vanguard.
• 2666 Tenth Line (Ward 19): Application to subdivide land for a school, involving the demolition of an existing dwelling.
• 1983 Carling (Ward 7): Application to subdivide land for a three-storey low-rise apartment building with increased height and reduced glazing.
• 533 Rowanwood (Ward 7): Application to permit a detached dwelling with a front-facing attached garage.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The committee reviews reports on the Economic Development Strategy, sponsorship policies, and legal services. It recommends Council approve land expropriations for the Earl Grey Drive Extension and Bank Street Rehabilitation projects. Additionally, it proposes continuing the Kanata North mosquito control levy and approving the transfer of a gateway feature in Barrhaven East.

• Expropriation of lands for the Earl Grey Drive Extension Project in Kanata North
• Expropriation of lands for the Bank Street Rehabilitation Project in Wards 16, 17, and 18
• Approval of the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan
• Continuation of the Kanata North Nuisance Mosquito Control Program special levy from 2024 to 2027
• Transfer of the Havenlea Gateway feature at Crestway Drive and Prince of Wales Drive for a nominal value of $1

Built Heritage Committee

The Built Heritage Committee is considering several proposals to designate properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will also review reports regarding heritage permit activity and the removal of certain properties from the Municipal Heritage Register.

• Proposed designation of Église évangélique baptiste d’Ottawa at 284 King Edward Avenue
• Proposed designation of 2 Peter Street
• Removal of specific properties from the Municipal Heritage Register due to Bill 23
• Review of 2023 heritage permits issued through delegated authority

Audit Committee

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Light Rail Sub-Committee

The Light Rail Sub-Committee is reviewing a status update on the implementation of recommendations from the Ottawa Light Rail Transit Public Inquiry. The committee will also receive an information report regarding the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project.

• Status update on the LRT Action Plan response to public inquiry recommendations
• Information report on the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project

Planning and Housing Committee

The Planning and Housing Committee is considering multiple zoning by-law amendments to permit various residential developments. The agenda also includes a motion regarding digital signage for St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church.

• Zoning amendment for 266 Park Street to permit a low-rise apartment building
• Zoning amendment for 845 Champlain Street to permit a 10-unit stacked dwelling and parking lot
• Zoning amendment for 3317 Navan Road to permit three four-storey apartment buildings
• Zoning amendment for 266 and 268 Carruthers Avenue and 171 Armstrong Street for two 3.5-storey apartment buildings
• Motion for a signage exemption at 971 Woodroffe Avenue involving a digital message centre

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is scheduled to approve 2023 Declarations of Compliance required under Long-Term Care and Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreements with Ontario Health. The committee will also direct staff to apply for full French Language Services Act designation for the Centre d’accueil Champlain long-term care home. Additionally, the body will consider a motion to explore poverty reduction initiatives for artists and culture workers within the municipal Culture Plan.

• Approval of 2023 Declarations of Compliance for Long-Term Care and Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreements
• Application for full French Language Services Act designation for Centre d’accueil Champlain
• Motion to include poverty reduction initiatives for artists and culture workers in the municipal Culture Plan
• Status update on committee inquiries and motions for the period ending February 9, 2024

Ottawa Police Service Board

The Ottawa Police Services Board is reviewing several deferred items, including a five-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal. The agenda also includes updates on the 2024 Internal Audit Work Plan and the Financial Accountability Procedures Manual.

• Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for $8,363,015 net of HST
• Approval of 2024 Internal Audit Work Plan
• Update on South Facility Project (Fourth Quarter 2023)
• Financial Accountability Procedures Manual update
• Review of Special Investigations Unit reports (23-OCD-243, 23-OCD-309, 23-OCD-375)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee is reviewing a motion to relocate an automated speed enforcement camera in Ward 16. The committee will also receive updates on the Wellington Street transportation study and responses to inquiries regarding pedestrian accessibility and guardrail options on McCarthy Road.

• Motion to relocate ASE Camera from Kitchener Avenue to Walkley Road (between McCarthy Road and Southmore Drive East)
• Wellington Street Transportation Study Update report
• Inquiry response regarding guardrail options near 3183 McCarthy Road
• Inquiry response regarding pedestrian accessibility at all-way stop intersections
• Review of 2023 Paint It Up! program results

Police Service Board Policy and Governance Committee

The Ottawa Police Services Board’s Policy and Governance Committee met on February 22, 2024, to confirm the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The only substantive item on the agenda was a motion to adjourn the public portion of the meeting to discuss a matter related to cyber security in a closed session. No other specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances were listed.

• Motion to move In Camera to discuss a matter related to cyber security

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, and to consider adopting a new procedure by-law and mandatory policies for advisory committees. They will also receive presentations on the draft 2024 work program for planning matters and an update on the 2024 New Zoning By-law. The meeting includes routine items like declarations of interest and confirmation of minutes.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Adoption of Planning Advisory Committee Procedure By-law and mandatory policies (File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0019)
• Presentation of draft 2024 Work Program for Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department planning matters
• Update on 2024 New Zoning By-law

City Council

The Council will consider converting rural firefighters to casual employees and implementing a new strategy for false fire alarms that includes new fees. Other items include updates to the Community Partners Insurance Program and transit budget adjustments.

• Proposed amendments to Fire Services By-law to include fees for false fire alarms
• Conversion of Ottawa rural firefighters to casual employees
• Budget adjustments for Transit Capital Supported Reserve of $20,232,778
• New construction application at 235 Mariposa Avenue
• Petition regarding road modifications to Merivale Road

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 1

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 1 is scheduled to hold hearings for several property applications. These include requests for minor variances, consents to subdivide land, and permissions for changes in building use.

• Minor variance for an eight-unit, low-rise apartment building at 145 Waverley
• Consent to subdivide 241 Breezehill into two separate parcels of land
• Minor variance for a one-story addition at 538 MacLaren
• Consent and minor variance to sever 263 St. Laurent for four townhouse dwellings
• Permission application for a one-storey addition at 275 MacLaren

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 2

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 is reviewing multiple applications for property subdivisions, minor variances, and construction permits. The agenda includes requests for new residential lots, a mixed-use development, and a ten-unit apartment building.

• Subdivision of 839 Shefford into two parcels for future development
• Reduced parking permit for mixed-use development at 4200 Innes
• Increased height and footprint for a new coach house at 65 Arco
• Subdivision of 1303-1313A Coldrey into eight lots for existing townhouses
• Construction of a three-storey, ten-unit low-rise apartment at 1267 Summerville

Committee of Adjustment - Panel 3

The Committee of Adjustment Panel 3 is meeting to hear six applications: four consent applications (property subdivisions or conveyances) and two minor variance applications (for a garage and a vestibule). Two consent applications for 5000 and 5050 Ferry Road were adjourned from a previous meeting and are being reconsidered. The panel will decide on each application during the hearing.

• Consent application at 17 Neely Street to convey portions to abutting landowners at 2 and 8 Neely Street
• Minor variance at 311 Fireside Drive for increased floor area and height of a detached garage
• Minor variance at 122 Brae Street for reduced front yard setback for an enclosed vestibule
• Consent application at 1500 Thomas Argue Road to subdivide into two parcels for commercial development
• Consent applications at 5000 and 5050 Ferry Road to subdivide into two parcels, retaining farmland

Environment and Climate Change Committee

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Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review presentations regarding an environmental assessment for a multi-use connection between The Ottawa Hospital and Dow’s Lake LRT Station. The committee will also receive updates on the Ottawa E-Scooters Pilot and the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Environmental Assessment Study: The Ottawa Hospital to Dow’s Lake LRT Station Multi-Use Connection
• Ottawa E-Scooters Pilot presentation
• Accessibility Office Update
• Confirmation of the 2024 AAC Meeting Schedule

Police Service Board Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will receive a report regarding the Safe Workplace Program, including updates on the Rublin Thomlinson recommendations. The committee also plans to move into an in-camera session to discuss four labour relations matters.

• Safe Workplace Program update
• Status of Rublin Thomlinson Recommendations
• Review of Equitable Work Environment Policy
• Discussion of four labour relations matters in camera

Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee

The committee is reviewing reports to recommend that Council approve new fees for false fire alarms and convert rural firefighters to casual employees. It also proposes amendments to the Licensing By-law to align with provincial towing regulations. These items will be presented to Council on February 21, 2024.

• Approve conversion of Ottawa rural firefighters to casual employees
• Amend Fees and Charges for Ottawa Fire Services By-law (No. 2020-195) to include fees for false fire alarms
• Add two full-time equivalents in Ottawa Fire Services to administer the false alarm strategy
• Amend Licensing By-law (By-law 2002-189) to repeal tow service operator provisions due to provincial changes

Planning and Housing Committee

The Planning and Housing Committee is reviewing two zoning by-law amendments. The committee will consider proposals to permit a semi-detached dwelling in Alta Vista and new residential developments in Knoxdale-Merivale.

• Zoning amendment for 1346 Avenue Q to permit a semi-detached dwelling
• Zoning amendment for 56 and 58 Capilano Drive to allow a low-rise apartment and two-storey townhouse
• Addition of office use as ancillary to residential use at 56 and 58 Capilano Drive

Ottawa Public Library Board

The Board will review proposed changes to the Delegation of Authority policy. Other items for discussion include an annual report on intellectual freedom challenges and a 2023 fund development update.

• Proposed amendments to Policy 002 - OPLB Delegation of Authority
• Intellectual Freedom Annual Report: 2023 Challenges
• 2023 Fund Development Update
• Labour relations update (In Camera)

Built Heritage Committee

The Built Heritage Committee is reviewing recommendations for Council regarding the designation of the Ottawa Water Works Complex and the Église évangelique Baptiste d’Ottawa. The body will also consider approval for new construction at 235 Mariposa Avenue and the removal of properties from the Municipal Heritage Register under Bill 23. These items are scheduled for presentation to Council on February 21, 2024.

• Recommendation to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Ottawa Water Works Complex under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Recommendation to approve new construction at 235 Mariposa Avenue, conditional on heritage staff approval of exterior cladding and landscape plans
• Recommendation to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Église évangelique Baptiste d’Ottawa at 284 King Edward Avenue
• Recommendation to remove properties from the Municipal Heritage Register in accordance with Bill 23 implementation
• Planning circulation for an Official Plan Amendment at 315 Chapel Street

Board of Health

The Ottawa Board of Health is meeting to confirm Councillor Catherine Kitts as Chair and Member Tammy DeGiovanni as Vice-Chair for 2024. The body will also receive an annual update on Indigenous Health, Rights and Reconciliation efforts and approve the attendance of three members at the Association of Local Public Health Agencies’ Winter Symposium. No new ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed on the agenda.

• Confirmation of Councillor Catherine Kitts as Chair for 2024
• Confirmation of Member Tammy DeGiovanni as Vice-Chair for 2024
• Approval of participation for Chair Kitts, Vice-Chair DeGiovanni, and Member Bauer at the alPHa Winter Symposium on February 16, 2024
• Receipt of the Indigenous Health, Rights and Reconciliation: Annual Update report