WHEREAS large-scale special events can contribute to Ottawa’s recreational, tourism and economic objectives, but events involving extensive road closures can also have significant impacts on residents, businesses, farms, places of worship and access to rural communities; WHEREAS a recent event required extensive road closures throughout West Carleton-March and Kanata North and resulted in signific
WHEREAS the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee directed staff to report on actions completed, actions underway, actions remaining outstanding, recommendations for future Committee consideration and implementation timelines arising from the 2024 Rural Summit; and WHEREAS the report proposes annual reporting to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, with an interim report in Q1 2027; and
WHEREAS Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, at its meeting of February 5, 2026, directed staff to provide an update on the Rural Summit, including key findings and potential action items; and WHEREAS the initial agenda release for the June 30, 2026 meeting of ARAC did not include a presentation providing the requested update to Committee. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Agriculture and Rural Af
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa held the 2024 Rural Summit to hear directly from rural residents regarding the issues most important to their communities; and WHEREAS on February 5, 2026, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee directed staff to prepare a written report outlining the key findings of the Rural Summit and potential action items addressing the top concerns raised by participants; and WHER
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s rural villages, including the Village of Carp, serve as important economic, cultural, and social hubs that support local businesses, tourism, and community identity; and WHEREAS retail and service businesses form the backbone of rural village economies and rely on accessible infrastructure, including adequate parking, to attract customers, support employment, and susta
WHEREAS Members of Council are elected by residents to represent them at the City of Ottawa, and residents expect transparency, accessibility, and accountability from their municipal government; WHEREAS residents, community organizations, and stakeholders regularly seek to understand how the City of Ottawa is structured and which branches or officials are responsible for specific programs and serv
WHEREAS Members of Council are elected by residents to represent them at the City of Ottawa, and residents expect that when they reach out to their elected officials they will receive timely and respectful responses; and WHEREAS Members of Council rely on timely, accurate, and complete information from City staff in order to respond to residents, address time-sensitive constituency matters, and ma
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee allow discussion of the following item 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 for questions to staff: 4.1 ARAC 2025-01 - Rural Crossing Guards Ms Heidi Cousineau, Manager, Traffic, Safety and Mobility, Public Works Department (PWD
Vice-Chair C. Kelly moved the following Motion to allow for this item’s consideration, as the report had not originally been circulated with the Committee meeting agenda. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee consider the addition of the following Motion and associated documentation pursuant to Subsection 89(3) of the Procedure By-law, so that it may be considered at the
WHEREAS the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee has received a Rural Summit Update, including the Rural Summit Commitment Updates provided with this item, outlining progress and remaining actions on preliminary Rural Summit commitments and priorities; WHEREAS continued public input from rural residents, producers, community associations, and rural businesses is necessary to validate progress,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee defer consideration of Report No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0019 - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 635 and 891 Jinkinson Road - to the next meeting of ARAC; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff be permitted to include, if necessary, a revised staff report and/or supporting documentation for inclusion in the distribution of th
WHEREAS Rural Woodlands Ottawa has established a productive working relationship with the City of Ottawa’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) through collaboration on initiatives such as the Living Snow Fence Pilot Program; and WHEREAS Rural Woodlands Ottawa and ARAC continue to advocate for the retention and expansion of the rural tree canopy in support of climate resilience, road saf
on behalf of Chair D. Brown WHEREAS the concurrence for the antenna system at 8230 Bleeks Road expired and the applicant wishes to proceed with the project at the earliest opportunity. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following item be added to the agenda of the meeting of Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee of February 5, 2026 pursuant to the Procedure By-law, subsection 89(3). WHEREAS the
That with respect to motion No. PHC-ARAC2025-07-14
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is in the process of adopting a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law intended to implement the 2022 Official Plan; and WHEREAS mineral aggregate resources are a critical component of the Province’s and the City’s long-term infrastructure and housing supply and are protected under the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS 2024); and WHEREAS the PPS 2024 also requires that m
WHEREAS the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee heard from a number of delegations at its meeting of December 1, 2025, and several concerns pertaining to the proposed use of the land to permit a Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) were brought to Committee’s attention; and WHEREAS Council may vote to approve the Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the BESS despite the recommendation for refus
WHEREAS the 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budget documents for the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee were circulated and published with the Committee agenda on November 25, 2025; WHEREAS after the agenda was published, a correction was required to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Draft 2026 Budget documents, specifically to the project description for capital project 911289-24-
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend that Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budget as follows: Planning, Development and Building Services, Development Review Rural and Rural Affairs Operating Budget as follows: User Fees (page 4); Operating Resource Requirement (page 3) The Agricul
WHEREAS oversight and direct service delivery in rural Ottawa, including increasing maintenance standards for rural drainage assets such as roadside ditches, is a priority for rural residents and for Council; and WHEREAS rural roadside ditch maintenance has not been performed at an acceptable standard since amalgamation and responsibility for drainage assets is currently dispersed amongst several
WHEREAS the property at 6387 Franktown Road has a subordinate address of 6387 Perth Street; and WHEREAS the property at 6387 Perth Street is subject to the Zoning By-law Amendment outlined in this report; and WHEREAS Document 1 – Location Map / Zoning Key Map in the report inadvertently omitted the property at 6387 Franktown Road / 6387 Perth Street; BE IT RESOLVED that Document 1 be replaced with
WHEREAS the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee heard from a number of delegations at its meeting of December 1, 2025, and several concerns pertaining to the proposed use of the land to permit a Battery Energy Storage System were brought to Committee’s attention; and WHEREAS the necessary studies and reports are preliminary, contain multiple errors and/or are incomplete; WHEREAS the proposed u
WHEREAS 6158 Rideau Valley Drive, commonly
WHEREAS Report ACS2025-SI-CCR-0010 was issued with the agenda on September 22, 2025; and WHEREAS staff were informed by Portage Power, the proponent of three projects proposed within Ward 21 (Rideau-Jock), that the requests for the granting of Munic-ipal Support Confirmation for the proposed solar energy generation projects know as Richmond Solar I, Richmond Solar II and Richmond Solar III are
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has previously entered into host municipality re-sponsibility agreements with third-party project proponents who provide funds related to community initiatives in recognition of the project’s effects on the local community; and WHEREAS host municipality responsibility agreements generally provide for the City to determine how to allocate and disburse funds provided by th
WHEREAS the applicant has requested additional time due to availability and con-sideration of additional details related to the application; and WHEREAS the first notice of meeting had been sent to the public prior to the re-quest to change Committee dates; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee ap-prove the following: Defer report ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0030 for further co
WHEREAS Richmond is the fastest growing village in Ottawa, representing 63.8% of the population growth experienced across all of Ottawa’s rural villages be-tween 2020 and 2024; and WHEREAS infrastructure and commercial amenities in Richmond have not always kept pace with the speed of development; and WHEREAS Richmond is expected to continue growing at a similar rate in the coming years; and WHEREA
WHEREAS the Ottawa Paramedic Service (“the Service”) has demonstrated measurable improvements in performance, supported by Council’s investments in hiring additional paramedics, purchasing new emergency vehicles, and implementing a new dispatch system; WHEREAS Ottawa’s aging and growing population, combined with persistent pressures on the healthcare system, has resulted in increasing demand for t
BE IT RESOLVED that the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee meeting time be extended past 7:00 p.m. pursuant to Subsection 8(1)(c) of Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2025-100). Following the receipt of all public delegations, questions to the presenters and to staff, and at the conclusion of Committee deliberations, the following Motions were introduced and considered as noted:
(as amended from the original, introduced earlier in the meeting) WHEREAS as part of the proposed South March battery energy storage system (BESS) project at 2555 and 2625 Marchurst Road, the proponent has publicly stated that it plans to establish a “Community Development Fund” of $250,000 per year to support local projects; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has previously entered into host municipa
WHEREAS at its meeting of May 28, 2025 Council directed that the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee provide a recommendation for the June 11, 2025 meeting of Council to either accept or deny a Municipal Support Resolution for the South March BESS project; and WHEREAS the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee heard from a number of delegations at its meeting of June 5, 2025 and considered th
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the applications for an Official Plan Amendment and zoning amendment in respect of 4200 March Road be refused. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the reasons for refusal be as follows: The 2013 Mineral Aggregate Resource Study provided that “Based on current trends and assuming 80% of the aggregate supply continues to be supplied from bedrock sources the estimated required supply for
WHEREAS the City is considering purchasing the property at 5689 Ferry Road at a cost of roughly $1.95 million plus applicable taxes; and WHEREAS the purchase of this property is supported by Policy 11.6(5) of the Official Plan, which discusses the acquisition of lands with natural heritage significance; and WHEREAS staff have identified this property as an especially valuable opportunity for the C
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the fee simple acquisition of a 223-acre parcel of land, including structures, legally described as Pt Lt B, C, D Con Gore on Chaudiere Lake Fitzroy as in N773438 except Pt 1 4R23277; West Carleton, (PIN 04559-1843) and as outlined in documents 1 & 2 of the original report to Council, from Marion Elizabeth Badham for the total consideration of $1,950,0
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff be directed to proceed with land severance applications to establish two separate lots; where the retained and primary parcel of land contains the most ecologically sensitive features intended for conservation and reforestation opportunities; and where two small secondary parcels be intended for private sale; while following all existing planning processes; and BE
WHEREAS all reports rising to Committee and Council undergo a financial implications review; WHEREAS during the financial review of 1600 and 1618 Stagecoach Road the incorrect information was added to the financial implications section of the report; WHEREAS this report is a refusal report and would lead to no financial implications; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the current wording of: In the eve
That Council direct: That the General Manager, Strategic Initiatives bring forward to City Council, no later than the end of Q2 2025, a confidential memo or internal-only circulation that includes a list of potential lands both outside and inside the urban boundary that could benefit from additional protections and conservation under the City of Ottawa’s land purchase and stewardship program/fundi
WHEREAS other partners may be interested in the purchase of the property; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council defer this matter to a future meeting of Council once staff has reviewed and provided information to Council on those opportunities to partner with another agency, no later than March 31, 2025. For (13) M. Luloff, L. Dudas, T. Tierney, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, D. Hill, C. Kel
WHEREAS in November 2024, the City of Ottawa held a Rural Summit that highlighted the need for further consultation with the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee with respect to rural matters; and WHEREAS the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Terms of Reference provide that the committee is “responsible directly to Council for those items outside of the urban boundary emanating from … [a]
WHEREAS the City held a Rural Summit highlighting the need for further consultation with the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee with respect to rural matters; and WHEREAS a land acquisition at 5689 Ferry Road was considered at the Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting of December 3, 2024; and WHEREAS the Terms of Reference for the Finance and Corporate Services Committee state that
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend that Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget as follows: Planning, Development and Building Services, Development Review Rural and Rural Affairs Operating Budget as follows: i) User Fees (page 3); ii) Operating Resource Requirement (page 2) The