(on behalf of Councillor G. Gower) WHEREAS Council is considering a repeal and replacement of By-law 2002-189, with respect to the licensing and regulation of businesses (the Licensing By-law); and WHEREAS the current licensing by-law requires refreshment vendors to obtain a license to vend at special events but charges the same license fee for events one-day or less in duration as multiple-day ev
WHEREAS watermain breaks and related water service disruptions can occur at any time across the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS unplanned water service interruptions have a major impact, with both residents and businesses relying on timely and accurate information to respond to and plan accordingly; and WHEREAS Members of Council frequently receive inquiries from residents regarding water disruptions,
(on behalf of R. King) Motion No. PWIC 2026-25-02 WHEREAS the City’s Transportation Master Plan, Complete Streets Policy, and Vision Zero framework support safe, accessible, and connected pedestrian networks, while allowing for context-sensitive application; and WHEREAS integrated infrastructure renewal projects present an important opportunity to improve pedestrian infrastructure, but sidewalk in
WHEREAS the City acquired 1754 St. Joseph Boulevard from the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa, which included both the former dormitory/chapel, and the surrounding greenspace, in order to operate a transitional housing facility; and WHEREAS the property holds exceptional historical significance in Orléans, as it is the final property stewarded by the Sisters of Charity founded by Élisabeth Bruyère her
WHEREAS in response to consultation, EV-ready infrastructure in midrise and highrise residential buildings assists in reducing costly retrofits and supports future access to home charging for electric vehicles; and WHEREAS Draft 3 of the new Zoning By-law establishes EV-ready parking requirements at 25% of provided spaces in new mid- and highrise developments; and WHEREAS Recommendation 5 of the r
WHEREAS staff were directed to explore and report back to Council with possible solutions on how the City could invest more in core infrastructure within the 2026 budget prior to final adoption; and WHEREAS staff have identified an infrastructure funding gap as per the most recent Asset Management Plans approved by Council in 2025, consistent with the experience of municipalities across Canada; an
WHEREAS the Ward Councillor’s comments were inadvertently omitted from the report on this item; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the “Comments by the Ward Councillor” section of the report be amended to include the following text: Comments from Councillor Laura Dudas (Ward 2): For far too long, Orléans has been held back by a lack of direct transportation connections to the central and southern parts
WHEREAS Gregory “Mayor Greg” Kazmierski was proof positive that having an intellectual disability does not need to hold you back, overcoming every challenge life threw at him with courage, humour, and heart; and WHEREAS Born with Down Syndrome and two holes in his heart, Greg defied expectations from the very beginning, fighting for his place in school, in society, and in the hearts of his communi
WHEREAS the Alto High-Speed Rail project is a transformative infrastructure project, aiming to connect Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa, Montréal, Laval, Trois-Rivières, and Québec City via nearly 1,000 km of dedicated, electrified track; and WHEREAS the project will operate trains at speeds of up to 300 km/h, dramatically reducing travel times (e.g., Ottawa–Montréal in under one hour, Ottawa–Toronto
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa (the City) and The Ottawa-Carleton Public Employees’ Union Local 503 – Aquatics and Part-time Recreation and Culture PTRC (CUPE Aquatics and PTRC), have committed to working collaboratively to resolve issues of mutual concern in the workplace; and WHEREAS the collective agreements between the City and CUPE – Aquatics and PTRC expired on December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS the
WHEREAS the active transportation networks provide vital connections between communities and increase access for residents to move around their communities; and WHEREAS the East Light Rail Transit Extension will soon bring increased connectivity and access to transit in the east end; and WHEREAS the Ottawa River Pathway in the north, Innes Road in the middle, and the future Brian Coburn Boulevard
WHEREAS Section 5 of the Official Plan contemplates transects; and WHEREAS Section 5.3 of the Official Plan pertaining to the Outer Urban Transect defines this transect as being comprised of “neighbourhoods inside the Greenbelt;” and WHEREAS Section 5.3 of the Official Plan pertaining to the Outer Urban Transect seeks to achieve recognition of a “suburban pattern of built form and site design”; an
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that under item 13.1 Municipal Support Resolution for the South March BESS Project (ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0071), recommendation 2a., be amended as follows: Approve that staff, in the event this project proceeds, be directed to request that the South March BESS project proponent fulfill its stated intent to establish a “Community Development Fund” by entering into a host municipa
WHEREAS the Transportation Services Asset Management Plan (AMP) identifies 12,758 lane-km of City-owned roads; WHEREAS the Transportation Services AMP identifies the average age of all roads in Ottawa as 45 years; WHEREAS of this, local roads represent about 40% of the length of the total road network; WHEREAS the AMPs serve as strategic tools connecting asset data, service levels, risk management
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa maintains the core values of transparency, impartiality, respect, and accountability; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa maintains a dedicated “City of Ottawa” X account, as well as departmental accounts for Traffic, OC Transpo, Paramedic and Fire Services, Bylaw and Regulatory Services; and WHEREAS the parent company X-Corp purchased the platform formerly known as Twitter i
WHEREAS the report relating to the status of inquiries and motions for the period ending February 7, 2025 omitted some of the outstanding motions and directions in document 1; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Document 1 be replaced with the version attached to this motion and on file with the City Clerk.
BE IT RESOLVED that the matter below be added as an additional item at the February 4, 2025 meeting of Finance and Corporate Services Committee, pursuant to Section 89(3) of the Procedure By-law, to allow consideration by Council on February 12, 2025 to expedite leaving the platform in a timely fashion. For (7) M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Tierney, J. Leiper, C. Curry, and M. Sutcliffe Agains
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through improved amenities and services; and WHEREAS food insecurity remains a pressing issue in Ottawa, and the need for enhanced park amenities continues to grow; and WHEREAS the Park Amenities Upgrade Fund is intended to fund much-needed improvements to municipal parks to better meet present and evolving
WHEREAS the Heart of Orléans BIA Board requested an expansion to the area and pursuant to section 210 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , before passing a by-law to expand the boundary of a BIA, the municipality sends notice to the board of management, current members and members in the proposed new area; AND WHEREAS on September 13, 2023, Council approved that the Notice of Intention to expand the bound
WHEREAS the federal government is the largest landowner in Ottawa, holding dozens of properties throughout the city, particularly in the downtown core; and WHEREAS the federal government does not pay property taxes but instead pays Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILTs) that are meant to represent a similar amount; and WHEREAS the federal government unilaterally determines the value and classification
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s current policy framework for voluntary donations to the City for community benefits is set out in the Donations to the City for Community Benefit Policy, which was approved by City Council in 2018 and applies only to City staff; and WHEREAS the staff report titled, “Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits – Information and Options,” describes tw
WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma has become a multicultural symbol for one of Canada’s most multicultural cities; WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma industry is a major employer and economic driver, with Ottawa home to nearly 200 Shawarma restaurants, spread out to all corners of the city; WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma is unquestionably the best in Canada; WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma is a civic institution and is objec
WHEREAS the City’s asset management practices and funding targets established in 2012 and updated in 2017 with the Long-Range Financial Plan, focus on keeping the City's critical infrastructure in a state of good repair while remaining affordable and sustainable; and WHEREAS in 2025, Council will consider all Asset Management Plans with a target level of service, along with an updated financial st
WHEREAS the proposed discontinuation of the existing Community Partners Insurance Program (CPIP) and reallocation of program funding to the Community Funding Framework will impacts hundreds of organizations across the City; and WHEREAS there are dozens of community partners, many with unique circumstances that will be impacted differently by the proposed changes found within the Report; and WHEREA
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa establish a Council Liaison for Older Adults and that the City Clerk circulate an expression of interest to fill the position of Council Liaison for Older Adults.
That the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation entitled ” Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) Annual Report and Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 4; the Joint Planning and Housing Committee and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 1; Audit Committee Report 2; the Joint Audit Committee and Transit Commission Report 1; Bui
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 14 June 2023.
WHEREAS report ACS2023-PRE-GEN-0004 recommends amendments to the Pre-Consultation By-law 2009-320 to introduce a Multi-tiered Pre-Consultation Process; and WHEREAS Pre-Consultation is a process that takes place between applicants and City staff, with other participants signing non-disclosure agreements given the commercial confidentiality of development projects in early stages; and WHEREAS member
That the report from the Community Services Committee Report 3, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 4, Planning and Housing Committee 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 May 10, 2023” be received and adopted as
WHEREAS the participation rates of Canadians engaging in healthy physical activities has declined, while inactivity and obesity continues to rise in Canada; and WHEREAS health and fitness ought to be promoted and embraced by Canadians of all ages and abilities; and WHEREAS many Canadian cities have taken up the annual challenge of encouraging and promoting physical activity, including Calgary, Sas
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2023 - 227 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189 respecting the licensing and regulation of Tow Service Operators, Tow Truck Drivers and Vehicle Storage Facility Operators. 2023 - 228 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointmen
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 24 May 2023.
That the report from the Selection Panel, Built Heritage Committee entitled “Appointments to the Built Heritage Committee”; the report from the Selection Panel, Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Appointments to the Ottawa Board of Health – 2022-2026”; the report from the Selection Panel, Committee of Adjustment entitled “Appointments to the Committee of Adjustment”; the report from the Selection Pa
That the report from the Selection Panel, Built Heritage Committee entitled “Appointments to the Built Heritage Committee”; the report from the Selection Panel, Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Appointments to the Ottawa Board of Health– 2022-2026”; the report from the Selection Panel, Committee of Adjustment entitled “Appointments to the Committee of Adjustment”; the report from the Selection Pan
WHEREAS Hydro Ottawa Limited ("Hydro Ottawa") is a local distribution company that is wholly owned by the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS Hydro Ottawa is a public service company and community asset whose purpose is to provide efficient and reliable services and help deliver on the City of Ottawa's economic and environmental ambitions; and WHEREAS Hydro Ottawa has the infrastructure, expertise, and se
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed.
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of April 12, 2023.
WHEREAS the CIP would generate an additional new estimated $4.36 million in unbudgeted and unallocated revenue for the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS a required condition of a CIP grant application is: It can be demonstrated that the project would not otherwise have proceeded in the absence of the incentive; and WHEREAS the property owners have publicly stated that without the support of this grant t
WHEREAS the Ottawa Branch of the Polish Combatants' Association (Branch No. 8) has celebrated 75th anniversary; and WHEREAS the original members of Branch No. 8 were former soldiers of the Polish Armed Forces, who fought alongside the Western Allies, including Canadians, during World War II; and WHEREAS in the last 75 years, Branch No. 8 and its members have made immeasurable contributions to the
WHEREAS On February 6, 2023, an incredibly destructive earthquakes 7.8 magnitude earthquake, followed by a series of strong tremors and aftershocks, devastated South-Eastern Türkiye; and WHEREAS the earthquake has already killed more than 41,000 people and injured more than 87,000; and WHEREAS more than a million people have been displaced, with at least 47,000 buildings destroyed or damaged; and