City Council

Motion to Introduce Reports

That the following reports related to the 2024 Draft Budget Estimates be received and tabled: The report from the Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Corporate Services Department, entitled “2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets”; The report from the Committee of Adjustment entitled “Committee of Adjustment – 2024 Draft Operating Budget”; The report from the Ottawa Police Services Board entitled “Ottawa Police Services Board - 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets”; The report from the...

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Moved by: Councillor T. Kavanagh

Confirmation By-law

That the following by-law be read and passed:To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of November 8 and 9, 2023.

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:01 pm on Thursday, 9 November 2023.

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Adjournment

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

Zoning By-law Amendment – 178, 180, 182 and 200 Isabella Street

Committee recommendation: That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 178, 180, 182 and 200 Isabella Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a 19-storey high-rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 178, 180, 182 and 200 Isabella Street

WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0124 (the “Report”) recommends amending the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law to permit a 19-storey high-rise apartment building at 178, 180, 182 and 200 Isabella Street; and WHEREAS a provision in the Details of Recommended Zoning would effectively create an unnecessary maximum permitted driveway width; and WHEREAS the Application does not require the creation of a maximum permitted driveway width; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council amend Planning and Housing...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

Zoning By-law Amendment - 1500 Thomas Argue Road

Committee recommendation: That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1500 Thomas Argue Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit single-detached dwellings and townhouse units in place of the residential hangar lots as set-out in the approved Draft Plan of Subdivision, as detailed in Document 2.

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 1500 Thomas Argue Road

WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0016 (the “Report”) recommends amending the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law to permit single detached dwellings and townhouse units in place of the residential hangar lots at 1500 Thomas Argue Road; and WHEREAS an area in the Zoning Key Map in Document 1 of the Report is not identified by an area label; and WHEREAS staff intended to label the unidentified area in the Zoning Key Map as “Area A”; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council amend Agriculture and Rural...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly

Zoning By-law Amendment – 1400 Upper Canada Street

Committee recommendation: That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1400 Upper Canada Street, as shown in Document 1, revised to permit a “Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Sales, Rental and Servicing” use up to a maximum gross floor area of 1,000 square metres.

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 1400 Upper Canada Street

WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0129 (the “Report”) recommends amending the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law to permit a heavy equipment and vehicle sales, rental and servicing use at 1400 Upper Canada Street; and WHEREAS the Report requires a reference to the Details of Recommended Zoning in the recommendations to give effect to the proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law; and WHEREAS the Report’s recommendations unintentionally omit a reference to the Details of Recommended Zoning; THEREFORE...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Curry

Zoning By-law Amendment - 4338 Innes Road

WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0126 (the “Report”) recommends amending the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law to permit an internal reconfiguration of the existing commercial space, which will result in a slight reduction in total retail space on the ground floor, at 4338 Innes Road; and WHEREAS the Report requires a reference to the Details of Recommended Zoning in the recommendations to give effect to the proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law; and WHEREAS the Report’s recommendations...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts

Zoning By-law Amendment - 4338 Innes Road

Committee recommendation: That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 4338 Innes Road, as shown in Document 1, to modify the zoning provisions, to permit an internal reconfiguration of the existing commercial space, which will result in a slight reduction in total retail space on the ground floor.

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS report ACS2023-PRE-GEN-0009 Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report recommends that the revised concept plan have a maximum of 770 residential housing units within a two-tower design at a maximum of 40 storeys in height; and WHEREAS the proposed unit cap of 770 units was introduced to address public input, planning considerations, and constructability; and WHEREAS the parking rate for the residential development is...

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS the city is currently in a rental housing crisis; and WHEREAS the city continuously experiences a low vacancy rate for rental units; and WHEREAS building rental units at Lansdowne Park would assist in improving the city’s vacancy rate; and WHEREAS traffic congestion on site, along Bank Street and throughout the neighbourhoods adjacent to Lansdowne Park is a serious issue that hinders the success of Lansdowne Park; and, WHEREAS car ownership tends to encourage increased car usage and...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

How councillors voted

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS traffic congestion on site, along Bank Street and throughout the neighbourhoods adjacent to Lansdowne Park is a serious issue that hinders the success of Lansdowne Park; and, WHEREAS a reduction of overall car usage will result in better transportation options to Lansdowne Park, making the park more accessible to all residents and better facilitating the success of Lansdowne Park; and, WHEREAS car ownership tends to encourage increased car usage and increased car traffic; and, WHEREAS...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS the City, not the Lansdowne Partnership or the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG), owns Lansdowne, including the stadium, the arena and the retail space; and WHEREAS future City debts for the Lansdowne 2.0 plan will not be covered by the proposed revenues generated on the site, with staff estimating that the City will be responsible for total of $419 million; and WHEREAS the estimated total annual debt servicing requirement for the 2.0 Plan is $16.2 million in annual costs,...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS live music has a significant impact on tourism, tax funding and employment in the province of Ontario; and WHEREAS Council has made several commitments to supporting Ottawa’s existing independent concert promoters including in the Ottawa Music Strategy; and WHEREAS in May, Council passed a motion asking city staff to consider independent music promoters in any venue that received tax benefits or funding from the City; and WHEREAS independent concert promoters are defined as...

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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS with respect to report ACS2023-PRE-GEN-0009 Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment, the new Event Centre is being placed between the stadium and the great lawn, in the location where the sledding hill is, in part, located; and WHEREAS Council has directed that staff ensure that all opportunities to preserve active greenspace for community use be considered; andWHEREAS the hill is an important and well-used component of the public...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS the increased provision of parking has a tendency to disparately increase the demand for parking, leading to an overall reduction in the ability to locate parking; and WHEREAS there are many residents who, for accessibility reasons, rely on private automobile use and, therefore, on the availability of parking at their chosen destination; and WHEREAS the best way to ensure the availability of parking for those who, for accessibility reasons, rely on it is to provide Accessible Parking...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS the public infrastructure and activation of the public realm at Lansdowne Park has proven to be a success year-in year-out; and WHEREAS there is untapped potential within the public realm that could further support the overall success of Lansdowne Park; and WHEREAS the original Lansdowne 2.0 proposal spoke to $10 million to $20 million of upgrades to the public realm at Lansdowne Park; and WHEREAS the current Lansdowne 2.0 proposal provides zero funding for public realm improvements...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS the Lansdowne 2.0 Report provides an updated cost estimate of $419.1M that introduces $312.7M in new debt and brings the debt servicing cost up to $16.4M annually, despite already precarious debt servicing funding sources; and WHEREAS the Lansdowne 2.0 Report currently recommends that $18.6 million be approved for the construction of a maximum of 140 parking spaces beneath the North Side Stands that are intended to be released to residential tower owners for private use only; and...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS Lansdowne 2.0 incorporates a contribution of $2M to public art on site in line with the City’s Public Art Policy; and WHEREAS Lansdowne 2.0 will continue to preserve and incorporate the public art created through Lansdowne 1.0, which pre-dated the City’s Public Art Policy and reflects a $1.8 m contribution; and WHEREAS staff have made every effort to present a redevelopment plan that respects the City’s Fiscal Framework, incorporating public feedback and trying to ensure the project...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor L. Dudas) That staff be directed to explore partnership opportunities through discussions with the National Capital Commission on joint community uses and programming opportunities for the greenspace located between the great lawn and the Queen Elizabeth Driveway and report back on the outcome of these discussions.

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor R. Brockington) That staff be directed to undertake a community engagement initiative through an online public survey to identify any issues with community consultations related to Lansdowne 2.0 and seek suggestions on improving community consultations on major City projects moving forward and that staff report back to Council via memo in Q2 2024 on the results of the feedback received through the community engagement initiative.

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

Per Motion 2023 - 25-02 (above), the original staff report recommendations were put forward. The Recommendations of the staff report were divided for voting purposes, with Recommendations 3 and 4 put to Council first, followed by the remaining recommendations (1-2 and 5-8) 3. Authorize the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development to continue with the Official Plan Amendment process as described in this report. 4. Approve the recommended Zoning By-law and Official Plan...

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS Lansdowne Park is a prime destination for visitors and residents across the city with many urban attractions including courtyards, heritage buildings, green space, restaurants, retail, and sports facilities; and WHEREAS a key objective of the revised Lansdowne Partnership Plan is to attract five million visitors per year to the site; and WHEREAS creating opportunities to enhance the visitor experience that are unique to Lansdowne Park will serve to achieve that objective; and WHEREAS...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS within report ACS2023-PRE-GEN-0009 - Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report staff identify various improvements to Aberdeen Square; and WHEREAS through the public engagement process requests have come forward to review the closure of Aberdeen Square to vehicular traffic; and WHEREAS the current arrangement allows for vehicular traffic through Aberdeen Square along Marché Way, save and except during special events; and...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS Community Benefits Agreements have been negotiated in cities across Canada and beyond; and, WHEREAS this includes Community Benefit Agreements that have been negotiated as part of large scale P3 infrastructure projects, such as the Eglinton Crosstown LRT in the City of Toronto; and, WHEREAS Community Benefits Agreements have also been negotiated as part of major development applications in Ottawa, such as the Manor Park Estates and Herongate agreements; and, WHEREAS the residents of...

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Moved by: Councillor R. King

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS Lansdowne Park is a prominent community asset that includes sports facilities, green spaces, and cultural amenities, WHEREAS Lansdowne Park is traditionally known for hosting sporting events and concerts, and it has the potential to offer a wide range of recreational and cultural opportunities for residents year-round, WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is committed to providing diverse and accessible recreational and cultural programs to all its residents in the Urban Park portion of the...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS Lansdowne 2.0 is a significant economic generator for the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS Lansdowne 2.0 is a significant investment by the City of Ottawa into its own assets and infrastructure; and WHEREAS on February 10, 2021, City Council unanimously approved a motion directing the Chief Procurement Officer to identify opportunities to include and encourage the City’s use of social procurement projects and social enterprises in City procurement, and the motion was accompanied by a...

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Moved by: Councillor L. Johnson

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS the city has established approaches to transportation management for events of varying sizes at Lansdowne Park; and WHEREAS there are specific approaches for transit and other transportation services for large events like REDBLACKS games; and WHEREAS transportation management for REDBLACKS games has, generally, been successful; and WHEREAS transit and transportation measures often need to be tailored to the specific event, based on attendance numbers and expected travel times and...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor M. Luloff) To ensure continuous animation of the site and to support the Ottawa Music Strategy, that all efforts be made to develop relationships with local event and live concert promoters to achieve the development of a midsize music venue at Lansdowne within the new commercial space built as part of Lansdowne 2.0.

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor Menard) That Council direct Planning Services and OC Transpo staff to review transit service along Bank Street servicing Lansdowne Park, and develop a transit strategy to improve transit service on both event and non-event days, working within current or future resource availability, with potential improvements such as, but not limited to, promotional fares and increased service along routes that service Lansdowne Park (routes 6 and 7).

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

That the Committee of the Whole rise and report to City Council.

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

That City Council: 1. Approve the recommended revised concept plan for the new Event Centre, and new North Side Stands, and mixed-use development, as described in this report and attached as Document 7, as the basis for the next steps, subject to the completion of the next steps, including future Site Plan and Procurement approvals; 2. Approve the financial funding strategy, as detailed in this report ,for the construction of a new Event Centre and North Side Stands, including increasing the...

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS traffic congestion on site, along Bank Street and throughout the neighbourhoods adjacent to Lansdowne Park is a serious issue that hinders the success of Lansdowne Park; and WHEREAS in surveys conducted by both the City of Ottawa and the Capital Ward Councillor’s Office, residents identified transportation to Lansdowne Park as a concern; and, WHEREAS existing shuttle service and park-and-rides used for large events at Lansdowne is a proven method of mitigating traffic impacts on the...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS report ACS2023-PRE-GEN-0009 Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report recommends that the requirement of the Affordable Housing Land & Funding Policy whereby 25 per cent of the net proceeds of the sale of City land be directed to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund be waived; and WHEREAS the estimated total value of the subterranean and property air rights disposal of $39 million was confirmed through a Request for Expression...

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Moved by: Councillor L. Dudas

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS the staff report “Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment” advises that there will be “no requirement to provide a Cash-lieu of Parkland development fee (in accordance with the Parkland Dedication Bylaw)” on future residential development; and, WHEREAS the applicable exemption in the By-law references “any development or redevelopment of a use undertaken in partnership with the City”; and, WHEREAS identifying the rezoning and...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS fairness and the appearance of fairness must be strictly upheld and enforced in the City of Ottawa procurement process; and WHEREAS this principle is all the more important in high-priced, high-profile procurement projects; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group has played a key role in the development of the staff report, and has provided input on amendments to it, that will establish the procurement initiatives for the implementation of Lansdowne 2.0; and WHEREAS the...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS the current north side stands have a roof that protects the majority of spectators on that side from rain and snow; and WHEREAS for the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal to be successful, it is expected that the REDBLACKS will play into October and November, when cold weather including rain and snow can be expected; and WHEREAS fan comfort is a key component of the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal and is enhanced by protection from rain and snow; WHEREAS the elimination of the roof over the north side...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS OSEG’s original concept for Lansdowne 2.0 included a green roof on top of the arena and events centre, which would replace much of the current toboggan hill; and, WHEREAS in relocating the arena, the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal would remove approximately 50,000 square feet of greenspace in what is currently a public park, in an area currently underserved by parks; and, WHEREAS Lansdowne 2.0 anticipates a greater volume of residents, and of visitors, on site through the redevelopment, which...

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Moved by: Councillor T. Kavanagh

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve to move into Committee of the Whole pursuant to Section 52 of Procedure By-law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, when the Committee of the Whole rises and reports to Council, any dissents and declarations of interest recorded during the Committee of the Whole session be deemed to be recorded in the Council session. Carried with Councillor M. Luloff dissenting.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS with respect to report ACS2023-PRE-GEN-0009 Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Document 2 section 2.1 b) states “Notwithstanding Section 6.6.2, 4) h), and Section 4.4.6, 2, a sports arena is permitted within the established areas of greenspace and public space as identified on Schedule B2.”; andWHEREAS staff have discovered a minor error in Document 2 Section 2.1 b) that requires revision. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Document...

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS with respect to report ACS2023-PRE-GEN-0009 Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment the Executive Summary of the staff report, on page 33, states “Staff has been advised that the City’s Auditor General will be undertaking an agile audit of the Lansdowne financial strategy…”; and WHEREAS the Auditor General has identified this statement should be broader to encompass all aspects of the Lansdowne 2.0 project; and WHEREAS the Auditor...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS in 2010, the City of Ottawa entered into the Lansdowne Park Partnership Plan (LPP | Partnership) with the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) to redevelop and revitalize Lansdowne Park; and WHEREAS the initial terms and conditions of the LPP were established in 2012, and were based on an asset revitalization plan that balanced the risks between the parties, established a fair relationship where the City and OSEG aligned their respective investments and risks so that the City...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

How councillors voted

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS with respect to report ACS2023-PRE-GEN-0009 Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment recommendation 6c. recommends to “Approve delegation of authority to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department, for the acquisition of the subterranean and property air rights for retail development, in keeping with the Council approved Acquisition of Real Property Policy.” WHEREAS after publication of the final...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS the report titled ‘Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report’ represents the fourth report, since 2014, that City Council will consider with respect to the Lansdowne Park Partnership Plan, and WHEREAS in each successive report, the city has approved amendments to the Partnership Plan with the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG), with the stated goal to ensure the Partnership's long-term sustainability; and WHEREAS just...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS at the Joint Finance and Corporate Services Committee and Planning and Housing Committee referred the report titled Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment, including the staff recommendations to Council pursuant to Subsection 83(8) of the Procedure By-law; and WHEREAS Subsection 83(8)(b) of the Procedure By-law provides that where a matter is before Council as a result of such a referral, a Motion shall be required to put the...

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

Committee Recommendations That Council: Consider the report titled Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment, including the staff recommendations and any motions introduced at the Joint Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee meeting of November 2-3, 2023. Consider resolving into the Committee of the Whole to address this item.

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

That the question be now put on the Kelly/Sutcliffe Motion.

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Moved by: Councillor T. Tierney

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS the City’s Affordable Housing Land and Funding Policy requires the sale of City land include either 25 per cent of any housing development on that land meet the definition of affordable housing or where affordable housing is not provided, ensure that 25 percent of the City’s Net Proceeds be transferred to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund to fund the development of new affordable housing elsewhere; and WHEREAS the report ACS2023-PRE-GEN-0009 Lansdowne Partnership Plan –...

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Moved by: Councillor R. King

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS traffic congestion on site, along Bank Street and throughout the neighbourhoods adjacent to Lansdowne Park is a serious issue that hinders the success of Lansdowne Park; and WHEREAS any success that will be visited upon Lansdowne Park will be predicated on transportation strategies and upgrades that do not rely upon increased car traffic; and WHEREAS a creative transportation plan that affords various transportation alternatives to residents will improve access to and exit from the...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS one of the seven negotiating principles council approved for staff in relation to the replacement of sports facilities with contemporary facilities is: “Affordable housing will be a key consideration in whatever is negotiated”; and, WHEREAS when affordable housing was initially proposed by staff for Lansdowne 2.0, it was for at least 10 per cent of units to be provided as affordable on site; and, WHEREAS this commitment was to be "embedded in the process to seek bids for air rights,...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS report ACS2023-PRE-GEN-0009 Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report recommends that the requirement of the Affordable Housing Land and Funding Policy whereby 25 per cent of the net proceeds of the sale of City land be directed to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund be waived; and WHEREAS the report recommends the allocation of 10 per cent of the value of the subterranean and property air rights disposal to the Affordable...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts

Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment Report

WHEREAS with respect to report ACS2023-PRE-GEN-0009 Lansdowne Partnership Plan - Authorization to Proceed to the Next Steps in the Redevelopment, the new Event Centre is being placed between the stadium and the great lawn; and WHEREAS Council has directed that staff ensure that all opportunities to preserve active greenspace for community use be considered; and WHEREAS how the Event Centre meets the great lawn is an important design element that requires special attention to ensure we are...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly

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