City Council

That the Built Heritage Report 9A; Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 9A; Planning and Housing Committee Report 18; Transportation Committee Report 9; Transit Commission Report 9 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of November 8, 2023” be received and considered.

WHEREAS the City established a Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) in 2007, which was amended in 2010 and 2015, and was suspended by City Council in December of 2022; and WHEREAS at the time the Brownfield Redevelopment CIP program was suspended, there were seven applications deemed complete that could be submitted to Finance and Corporate Services Committee for consideration; and WHEREAS the city of Ottawa declared a housing and homelessness emergency in January 2020; and WHEREAS these projects were submitted in good faith, and found by City staff to be compliant with the Brownfield Redevelopment CIP program criteria at the time; and WHEREAS City staff found the program to operate as designed stating “The brownfield redevelopment incentive programs have proven effective in promoting remediation and redevelopment of brownfield sites, which are often located in key downtown areas.”; and WHEREAS the report finds “the total construction value for the projects is estimated at over $5.5 billion, with the City collecting over $13 million in building permit fees and $124 million development charge revenues”; and WHEREAS the Brownfield Redevelopment CIP program “assisted with the development of 18,000 new residential units and the development of new complete communities and urban destinations such as Zibi and Greystone Village”; and WHEREAS Council committed in March of 2023 to “work with industry partners” by approving 15,000 new homes per year to help address

WHEREAS between 2016-2023 the City approved 45 projects eligible for the Brownfield Redevelopment CIP at an average of $2,862,671 per project, and the actual cost of remediation is often less than the total approved funding; and WHEREAS during the same timeframe the Brownfield Redevelopment CIP facilitated the construction of 16,168 residential units; and WHEREAS the approximate actual grant payment per year is $3,166,970 while the total tax uplift from Brownfield Redevelopment CIP projects is $61,021,769 per year; and WHEREAS the report from RCI Consulting titled “Scoped Best Practice Review of Brownfield Incentive Programs in Ontario”, found that Ottawa is the only municipality that caps the eligible cost based on 50 percent of remediation cost, whereas all other municipalities allow for 100 percent recovery; and WHEREAS an additional financial incentive would further encourage and allow developers to include more affordable units; and WHEREAS an expanded brownfield program would support several council priorities including a city that has affordable housing and is more liveable for all; a city that is green and resilient; and a city with a diversified and prosperous economy; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Recommendation 7 be revised as follows: “Approve a direction to restructure the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan program such that all new applications are only eligible for 50% of total eligible project costs, and all new applications for projects quali

WHEREAS report ACS2023-PRE-GEN-0008 recommends that the revised criteria for both the Brownfield Redevelopment CIP and the Economic Development CIP (Montreal Road and Integrated Orleans) proposes to cap the maximum cumulative grant for each project to the lessor of $5M or 50% of total eligible costs; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has an annual budget of $6,967,000 per year for Community Improvement Plan grants which includes $3,900,000 per year for Development Charge exemptions, including non-statutory Development Charge exemptions; and WHEREAS on average the City of Ottawa has approved $18,500,000 annually in Community Improvement Plan grants over the last five years (2018-2022); and WHEREAS the five-year average (2018-2022) includes approval of a Brownfield grant at 3 and 4 Booth Street (Zibi) not to exceed $60,863,014 over a phased development (each phase to be a maximum of 10 years); and WHEREAS on average the City of Ottawa has spent $3,700,000 annually in Community Improvement Plan grants over the last five years; and WHEREAS multiple members of council campaigned on either reducing the money our city commits to CIP grants, or eliminating them entirely; and WHEREAS those successful campaigns led to the review to which this report is the result; and WHEREAS this report does not recommend eliminating, or reducing the amount of money the city commits through, these programs; and WHEREAS although changes proposed to these programs in the report can be said to improve upon

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that recommendation three be revised as follows: Approve that the internal working group be made up of City staff from the relevant departments, working with the Mayor as well as the Chairs of the Transit Commission, Transportation Committee and Planning and Housing Committee to better co-ordinate the city’s efforts in regards to: a. advocacy with other levels of government b. identifying new funding and revenue sources for transit infrastructure and operations c. accelerating land-use planning near transit stations and transit priority corridors, etc.; and

WHEREAS every property in rural Ottawa does currently contribute to public transit through a property tax levy. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that recommendation 5, i. be amended and read as follows “Exploring opportunities for some contributions to transit costs from users outside of Ottawa.” For (8) M. Luloff, L. Dudas, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, D. Hill, S. Plante, D. Brown, and S. Desroches Against (14) G. Gower, T. Kavanagh, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, A. Hubley, S. Menard, C. Curry, S. Devine, J. Bradley, A. Troster, M. Carr, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe

WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0131 (the “Report”) recommends amending the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law to permit a rooming house addition to the existing building at 68 Sweetland Avenue and to consolidate the zoning across the site at 68 Sweetland Avenue and 146, 154, 156, 160 and 168 Osgoode Street with site-specific provisions; and WHEREAS the amended zoning symbol for Area A is to include a “-c” suffix and the amended zoning symbol for Area B is not to include a “-c” suffix; and WHEREAS a provision in the Details of Recommended Zoning would effectively create an unnecessary maximum permitted width of a private way; and WHEREAS the Application does not require the creation of a maximum permitted width of a private way; and WHERAS the new exception intends to require soft landscaping in the interior yard area; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council amend Planning and Housing Committee Report 18, Item 6: Zoning By-law Amendment – 68 Sweetland Avenue, 146, 154, 156, 160 and 168 Osgoode Street by: 1. Replacing the text of Document 2, Section 2.a. with the following: “a. In Column II, “Applicable Zones”, add the text “R4UD[XXXX]” and “R4UD[XXXX]-c;”” ; and 2. Replacing the text of Document 2, Section 2.b.i. with the following: “i. All lands zoned R4UD[XXXX] or R4UD[XXXX]-c are to be considered one lot for zoning purposes;” ; and 3. Replacing the text of Document 2, Section 2.b.v. with the following: “v. Despite Section 131, Table 131(1), the minimum required width of the privat

That Built Heritage Report 9A; Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 9A; Planning and Housing Committee Report 18; Transportation Committee Report 9; Transit Commission Report 9 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of November 8, 2023” be received and adopted as amended.

WHEREAS there is a housing and homelessness crisis in Ottawa resulting in hardship and affordability challenges for residents throughout the city and a need to expand the supply of housing; and WHEREAS the City’s Municipal Housing Pledge with the Province requires the City to make all efforts to achieve the goal of 151,000 new homes within 10 years; and WHEREAS upon approval of the City’s new Official Plan in October 2021, Council approved a reduction in the proposed height limit within Minor Corridors to a consistent four-storeys in all Minor Corridors; and WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved the City’s Official Plan in November 2022 with several adjustments including revising Minor Corridor permissible heights as follows: • Downtown Minor Corridors, from 4 to 9 storeys • Inner Urban Minor Corridors, from 4 to 6 storeys • Outer Urban Minor Corridors, from 4 to 6 storeys • Suburban Minor Corridors, from 4 to 7 storeys; and WHEREAS the Provincially approved height limits were generally consistent with staff recommendations at the time Council was considering the new Official Plan; and WHEREAS reverting back to the 2021 approved height limits would remove opportunity to supply housing opportunities in mid-rise forms, and impact applications which were already submitted since the Ministry approval of the Official Plan; and WHEREAS in 2022 through Bill 23 the Provincial Government required that three residential units be permitted as-of-right (a princip

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order to appoint a Member of Council prior to the next meeting of the Rideau Valley Conservation Board of Directors; WHEREAS The City of Ottawa is currently eligible to appoint five members to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) Board of Directors, in accordance with the Conservation Authorities Act ; WHEREAS there is a pending vacancy on the Board that is required to be filled by a Member of Council; and WHEREAS the outgoing Member, Councillor Brockington, has canvassed Members of Council for interest and Councillor Devine has expressed an interest in being appointed to the RVCA Board of Directors; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the appointment of Councillor Sean Devine to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors.

That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the matter below at the November 22, 2023 meeting of Ottawa City Council in order to meet the Province's deadline to confirm the use of Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative funds. WHEREAS Council approved the 2023-2026 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy and Update report on September 13, 2023; and WHEREAS the report allocated $5,326,000 from the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) for the acquisition of 1245 Kilborn Place; and WHEREAS the report allocated $32,420,946 in City Capital funding over the next three years towards the Rochester Heights Phase 2 project (818 Gladstone Ave); and WHEREAS the OPHI program has strict timelines for approval and progression of projects which may be difficult to achieve for the Kilborn Place project; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Community Housing Project at 818 Gladstone Avenue would qualify for the OPHI funding; and WHEREAS Ottawa Community Housing is agreeable to $5,326,000 of the funding to be allocated towards their project and subject to the OPHI program guidelines; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $5,326,000 in City Capital funding be reallocated from the Rochester Heights Phase 2 project to the Kilborn Place project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $5,326,000 in OPHI funding be reallocated from the Kilborn Place project to the Rochester Heights Phase 2 project.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to the emergency nature of the situation, to advance the work being done by the Emergency Shelter Crisis Taskforce. WHEREAS On October 26, 2023, Mayor Sutcliffe and Councillor Dudas launched an Emergency Shelter Crisis Taskforce, alongside Councillors Carr, Hubley, Plante and Troster, to raise awareness and our collective commitment to address the unprecedented demand and shortage of shelter beds in Ottawa; and WHEREAS the Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy (ITHS), approved by Council on July 13, 2023 projected that by the end of 2024, there would be a need for up to 293 new shelter beds for single adults to address demands for shelter placements; and WHEREAS the year over year growth in shelter demand being experienced currently is double that which was being experienced when the ITHS was approved, and demand may surpass the projections as early as January 2024; and WHEREAS Ottawa has made the commitment that any resident in need is able to access a shelter bed; and WHEREAS over the Winter, three City-owned recreational facilities will be used as Physical Distancing- Emergency Overflow Centres and these facilities need to be returned to their intended recreational use; and WHEREAS the City has been working cross departmentally for over two years to actively pursue private market facilities that could be used to support shelter and transitional housing needs over the medium-long term, however

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to the emergency nature of the situation, to advance the work being done by the Emergency Shelter Crisis Taskforce. WHEREAS, the Single Adult Shelter System in Ottawa is operating over capacity. All community shelters, the existing Physical Distancing - Emergency Overflow Centres and overflow mechanisms are full. Unprecedented growth in demand was seen throughout the summer months, a trend continuing into the fall/winter. WHEREAS, due to a lack of affordable housing options worsened by rising living costs including rents, a significant and unprecedented increase in requests for placement is coming from single adult newcomers WHEREAS, currently, 44 per cent of all single shelter clients are newcomers, up from 16% in April 2023, and this proportion is as high as 74 per cent at the Physical Distancing-Emergency Overflow Centres; WHEREAS divert newcomers from the emergency shelter system and/or move those currently in emergency shelters into more appropriate housing placements; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, to address the unique needs and circumstances of single newcomers, staff be directed to work with newcomer- serving agencies and networks to identify supports and alternative placement options that could be made available to serve clients, and continue to request funding to fund those options from other levels of government who have jurisdiction over the provision of immigrant, refugee and other mig

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to the emergency nature of the situation, to advance the work being done by the Emergency Shelter Crisis Taskforce: WHEREAS in 2023, through the Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy, Ottawa City Council committed to working with the shelter service sector on a winter response initiative, including increasing the number of available shelter or overnight beds/spaces for people experiencing homeless and unsheltered. WHEREAS furthermore, City Council made a commitment that any resident in need is able to access a shelter bed. Ottawa is experiencing unprecedented and increasing levels of demand for shelter services as is evidenced by overflowing shelters and an estimated 260 people living rough. WHEREAS to provide the necessary capacity over the Winter 2023/2024, three City-owned recreational facilities will be used as Physical Distancing- Emergency Overflow Centres. The use of these centres has a significant impact on local residents and communities who are not able to access the intended recreational programming, and it is imperative that further impacts be mitigated. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, if needed to provide additional capacity to support the single adult shelter system, staff be directed to first increase capacity at the existing Physical Distancing- Emergency Overflow sites, to the extent that ensures safety for clients and staff, through the addition of bunk beds, and continue to sha

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to the emergency nature of the situation, to advance the work being done by the Emergency Shelter Crisis Taskforce. WHEREAS Ottawa is one of the coldest winter capitals in the world; and WHEREAS many Emergency Shelters in Ottawa are only able to provide overnight accommodations, requiring individuals to leave during the day; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has an Extreme Heat, Cold and Smog Plan, that outlines when an emergency response may be initiated; and WHEREAS there are multiple partners throughout the city who provide spaces for any individual seeking to stay warm or spend time throughout the day, including those experiencing homelessness; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is facing unprecedented numbers of residents experiencing homelessness this winter, with those new to the shelter system having increased by 167% this year alone, including many unsheltered individuals who choose not to access shelters; and WHEREAS there are many residents across Ottawa that are at risk of homelessness, who, would still benefit from access to warm spaces in the winter; and WHEREAS those that may require safe, warm spaces overnight this winter are spread geographically across the city; and providing these services is an opportunity for unsheltered individuals to move safely inside, become stabilized, and access housing supports; and, WHEREAS Section 4.2.3 the Official Plan permits shelters in all Urban Designati

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of November 22, 2023.

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of November 22, 2023 be adjourned.