WHEREAS the City of Ottawa and the Developer (1197692 Ontario Inc.) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding establishing the framework for a proposed land exchange whereby 72 and 74 Pamilla Street (total 750.89m²) would be conveyed to the City in exchange for 80 Norman Street (372.28 m²) allowing the City to create a larger neighbourhood park to replace the existing McCann Park; and WHEREA
WHEREAS the draft bylaw proposed is an important step towards protecting tenants in Ottawa and joining other municipalities across Ontario; and if approved, the City of Ottawa has the opportunity to create strong legislation that supports tenants: and WHEREAS sections within Bills 60 and 97 providing additional protection for tenants (i.e., qualified person's report, landlord compliance with perso
WHEREAS the province has advanced Provincial Order in Council 617/2026 which will amend the Residential Tenancies Act in a manner that addresses many of the policy objectives underlying municipal “renovictions” by-laws, including enhanced tenant protections; and WHEREAS staff have indicated that a municipal licencing regime introduced alongside new provincial requirements could create overlap with
WHEREAS the staff report recommends expanding “the use of 90 per cent of HAF advanc-es to include not only capital investments in existing affordable housing pipeline projects but also affordable housing acquisition and enabling infrastructure,” WHEREAS the Bloomberg Development Feasibility Analysis discussed at the May 5 Joint Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee demo
WHEREAS Motion No. 2025-49-03 directed staff to begin work on by-law review for the development of a renovictions by-law and report back no later than Q2 2026; and WHEREAS the same motion stipulated that if Schedule 7 of Bill 97 is not proclaimed into force by Q2 2026, staff will consider the nature of the response and advise Council, and, if required, seek additional direction from Council; WHERE
WHEREAS Ottawa’s downtown neighbourhoods have seen a rapid expansion of pharmacies dispensing hydromorphone through provincially funded mechanisms, including OHIP, under policy frameworks that do not require sufficient aftercare or ongoing oversight; and WHEREAS the method of prescribing, dispensing, and managing these medications, without sufficient structure or support, is contributing to signif
WHEREAS recommendation 5 of the Implications of Bill 56 and Strategic Road Safety Action Plan Annual Report recommends that Council “Return surplus Temporary Traffic Calming city wide capital funds at the end of each term of council to the Road Safety Reserve, with final balances to be documented in the annual Capital Adjustments and Closing of Projects report”; WHEREAS the Temporary Traffic Calmi
WHEREAS the Draft By-law already defines “labour dispute” means a dispute or difference concerning terms, tenure or conditions of employment or concerning the association or representation of persons in negotiating, fixing, maintaining, changing or seeking to arrange terms or conditions of employment, regardless of whether the disputants stand in the proximate relation of employer and employ-ee.”
WHEREAS Bank Street is one of the city’s most significant transit corridors and is designated as a Transit Priority Corridor in the Transportation Master Plan, with Routes 6 and 7 being the second and third highest ridership bus routes in the City’s transit system; and, WHEREAS the Bank Street Active Transportation and Transit Priority Feasibility Study identifies the critical need for more reliab
WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; and WHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recog
WHEREAS Booth Street between Somerset Street and Albert Street is a two-lane street that descends steeply towards Lebreton Flats, with no easy access for parking or deliveries; and WHEREAS this section of Booth Street cuts through an established residential neighbourhood which is already served by commercial streets like Somerset, Preston, and Albert; and WHEREAS this section of Booth Street alrea
WHEREAS the draft zoning by-law makes use of an angular plane to manage built-form transition between low-rise areas and mid- or high-rise development, consistent with Official Plan direction; and WHEREAS built-form transition frameworks predicated on the scale of surrounding urban fabric can have impacts on the efficiency and affordability of new construction and can result in
WHEREAS the Ottawa Humane Society, a non-profit organization, is proposing to develop and operate an animal welfare hub, consisting of an animal hospital, animal care establishment, a retail store, a retail food store and a training centre, within an existing building on the property municipally known as 258 Durocher Street; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Humane Society’s proposal represents a change of u
WHEREAS the Albert (between Bay Street and Elgin Street) and Slater Street pro-ject is based on long standing transportation planning decisions; and WHEREAS the lanes that would be removed for this design are the lanes designated for the former Transitway; and WHEREAS this project intersects with many other major cycling routes; and WHEREAS previous similar pieces of provincial legislation have be
That the Integrity Commissioner’s report entitled “2025 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner”, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 31, Planning and Housing Committee Report 57 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 12, 2025
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsection 13(1)(c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for the purposes of the City; Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; Subsection 13(1)(i), a trade secret or scientific, techni
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-438 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Kelly Farm Drive on Plan 4M-1640, as being exempt from Part Lot Control. 2025-439 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189, as amended, with respect to the licensing and regulation of hardscaping contra
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of November 26, 2025.
WHEREAS the Ottawa Charge are one of Ottawa’s fastest growing sports teams; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Charge play an important role in showing what is possible for young girls in Ottawa and across Canada; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Charge is in the final year of the current lease; and WHEREAS the PWHL has yet to be shown the technical plans for the new arena, eroding their ability to propose building cap
That the Built Heritage Committee Report 26A, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 19, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 28 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending October 17, 2025” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsections 13(1)(c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for the purposes of the City; and Subsection 13(1)(j), a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-387 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2025-99 respecting a code of conduct for Members of Council. 2025-388 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of Bank Street in the City of Ottawa; 2025-389 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of Slater Street in the
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of October 22, 2025.
WHEREAS Recommendations 3a of Report ACS2025-SI-SPO-0002 was amended at joint committee by removing the recommended suspension of the Community Benefit Charge (CBC) By-Law and replacing it instead with a reduction in the applicable charge; and WHEREAS Recommendation 3b of Report ACS2025-SI-SPO-0002 proposed a refund of all fees collected under the CBC By-Law; and WHEREAS Recommendation 3b was also
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 27, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 27, Planning and Housing Committee Report 52 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 August 27, 2025” be received and considered.
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsections 13(1)(c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for the purposes of the City; and Subsection 13(1)(j), a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-343 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement. 2025-344 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of September 10, 2025.
WHEREAS in 2021 four community groups, Dalhousie Community Association, Hintonburg Community Association, Plant Pool Recreation Association and the Recreation Association of Hintonburg formed a coalition called P4X; and WHEREAS P4X was created to contribute local residents’ perspectives to the planning process; and WHEREAS P4X identified that the most critical need for the local community in the 1
WHEREAS in 2021 four community groups, Dalhousie Community Association, Hintonburg Community Association, Plant Pool Recreation Association and the Recreation Association of Hintonburg formed a coalition called P4X; and WHEREAS school bus access to the site is necessary for safe and orderly arrivals and departures for students at the school; and WHEREAS limiting access by private vehicles and ensu
on behalf of Councillor S. Menard: WHEREAS many Canadian cities, including Edmonton and Toronto, implemented pilot phases as a key step in larger reviews of policies governing alcohol consumption in public parks; and WHEREAS some Councillors have indicated a desire for a pilot to both gather more information on program implementation and park criteria suitability; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Opt
WHEREAS the City recognizes the value that restaurants and entertainment venues generate for our city and the important role they play in creating jobs for our residents; and WHEREAS the City has historically not enforced paid parking in commercial areas on Sundays or after 5:30 pm; and WHEREAS the staff report recommends substantial changes to paid-parking practices citywide, which may require so
WHEREAS Somerset Street Chinatown Business Improvement Area co-hosted with OttawazineChinatown will host the annual Ottawa Chinatown Night Market event on Somerset Street; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Chinatown Night Market hosts a three-day outdoor food festival in Chinatown that will bring a lot of fun back to the community by tasting food and offering different musical and cultural performances; and
WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; and WHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recog
That Council approve the following as a replacement to the Committee recommendations: Direct the City Clerk, on behalf of Council, to write to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing by April 1, 2025 or within a week following the conclusion of the provincial election, whichever comes first, to request that the Province: Immediately proclaim into force the tenant p
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning and Housing Committee allow discussion of the following items for consideration by the committee at today’s meeting, pursuant to subsection 89(4) of the Procedure By-law (being by-law no. 2022-410) to allow full consideration of the associated matters, including public delegations as well as presentation and questions to staff: 4.2 PHC-2024-04 – Issuance of N5, N12
WHEREAS amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 to protect tenants from renovictions received Royal Assent on June 28, 2003, through Schedule 7 of the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023 (Bill 97), but have not yet been proclaimed into force, and WHEREAS those pending amendments include, among other protec-tions, a requirement that landlords who wish to evict a tenant to mak
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct the General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services to, upon response from the Provincial Government on their implementation timelines for Schedule 7 of Bill 97, or a period of three months, whichever comes first, conduct a by-law review for the development of a reno-victions by-law, with consideration of the scope and approach taken in the cities
WHEREAS there are clear and unresolved issues with this application that are still under negotiation between the City and the Applicant; BE IT RESOLVED THAT this matter be
WHEREAS at the Built Heritage Committee meeting of November 12, 2024, the owners of the property at 152 Metcalfe Street requested that the north wing of the church be excluded from the proposed designation; and WHEREAS the exclusion of the north wing of the building does not change the overall evaluation of the property under Ontario Regulation 9/06; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve a