WHEREAS Mayor Mark Sutcliffe is currently leading a city-wide initiative to build a more compassionate city including highlighting simple acts of kindness that can make our city a more compassionate one and individuals who continually perform these simple acts of kindness are those so often at the heart of our neighbourhoods, WHEREAS Theresa “Tess” Dent passed away on May 17, 2026 at the age of 94
WHEREAS in keeping with the City of Ottawa Accessibility Policy, City Council is committed to providing equal treatment to people with disabilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable in relation to the broader public, a commitment that extends to residents, visitors and employees with visible or non-visible, permanent or temporary disabilities; and WHEREAS in the Council
WHEREAS the 2026 Update to Local Priority Rules under the Housing Services Act, 2011 indicates that more than 16,000 households are currently waiting for a Rent‑Geared‑to‑Income (RGI) housing offer, and confirms that local rules governing access and ongoing eligibility must remain current, responsive, transparent, and accountable to community needs and public resources; WHEREAS in its role as Serv
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa does not currently have in place an embedded municipal food strategy that incorporates elements that promote a local food system; WHEREAS the majority of Canadian Cities have in place such a strategy, including Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Guelph, Halifax, Toronto, Montreal, and Winnipeg, and those strategies typically address a range of interconnected policy
WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS Claude Bennett (1936 – 2020) was a Canadian politician, civic leader and dedicated volunteer who was
behalf of Councillor R. Brockington: WHEREAS 2026 will mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of Bytown; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is celebrating the occasion across the region through festivals and community initiatives; and WHEREAS in 2025, Forestry Services was directed to explore the feasibility of planting trees across all wards as a means to leave a legacy commemorating the occasion
WHEREAS 450 Terminal Avenue is currently zoned MC7 which includes warehouse as a permitted use; and WHEREAS the Official Plan assigns the Hub designation to these lands, a designation that is intended to facilitate dense, mixed-used development while generally prohibiting automobile-oriented uses including mini-storage warehouses; and WHEREAS 450 Terminal Avenue falls under this Hub designation an
recommend that Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Environment and Climate Change Committee 2026 Tax-supported Draft Operating and Capital Budget, as follows: Infrastructure and Water Services Department operating budget, as follows: General Manager’s Office and Business and Technical Support Ser-vices Operating Resource Requirement (page 2). Infrastructure Services: User Fees
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Environment and Climate Change Committee 2026 Rate-supported Draft Operating and Capital Budget as follows: Infrastructure and Water Services Department, Drinking Water Services as follows: User Fees (pages 3-6); Operating Resource Requirement (page 2). Wastewater
WHEREAS Climate Ready Ottawa identifies extreme heat as a top climate risk and emphasizes protecting heat-vulnerable populations from heat-related illness and mortality; WHEREAS interest holders including the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA), the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and ACORN have advocated for measures to combat extreme heat, including expand
WHEREAS access to adequate, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food is a basic human right, recognized under Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and affirmed by Canada’s endorsement of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights WHEREAS a growing number of households are experiencing episodic and chronic food insecurity WHEREAS food insecurity is defi
That the report from Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Ottawa Public Health 2024 Annual Report”, the report from Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc entitled “Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. – 2024 Annual Report”, Audit Committee Report 12A, Built Heritage Committee Report 23, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 18, Joint Planning and Housing Committee and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Rep
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2025-100), Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose to receive information with respect to the Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-242 A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the permitting, regulating, and governing of outdoor special events and to repeal By-law 2013-232. 2025-243 A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the permitting, regulating, and governing of temporary closures and uses of the City’s hig
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of June 25, 2025.
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has been transitioning recycling programs to an Individual Producer Responsibility (IPR) model which is intended to make producers of products and packaging fully responsible for the cost of collection and recycling at end of life; and WHEREAS four (4) recycling programs offered in Ontario have fully transitioned to the IPR model (batteries, electronics, tires and h
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2025-100), Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose to receive information with respect to the Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 24, Audit Committee Report 11, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 24, and Planning and Housing Committee Report 46 be received and adopted as amended.
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of May 14, 2025.
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose to receive information with respect to the Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates and R
That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 23 be received and adopted.
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of April 2, 2025.
That the Audit Committee Report 10, Built Heritage Committee Report 21, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 15, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 16, Planning and Housing Committee Report 42 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 Cit
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-81 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 299 Carling Avenue, as being exempt from Part Lot Control. 2025-82 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 pro
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 26 February 2025.
WHEREAS the following reference document, provided via a link within the IPD document was not formatted to be public-facing document and was therefore not accessible to members of the public with the circulation of the agenda package: Document 1 – List of all Actions within their Corresponding Action Suites THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Environment and Climate Change Committee approve the addi
That the Built Heritage Committee Report 20A, Planning and Housing Committee Reports 39A and 40, 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 December 11, 2024” be received and considered; and That the report from the City Clerk entitled “2022-2026 Mid-term Gov
That the Built Heritage Committee Report 20A, Planning and Housing Committee Reports 39A and 40, 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 December 11, 2024”be received and adopted as amended.
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 22 January 2025.
That staff be directed to complete a review and business case on the viability of an accessible online voluntary contribution program that allows residents, businesses, and other entities to provide contributions to City services and programs in a manner that aligns with the City’s approved policies respecting voluntary donations for community benefits. That staff bring this analysis back to Commi
WHEREAS the Minor and Major Capital Project programs have been in place since amalgamation without a comprehensive review WHEREAS the programs have allowed city investment not only in city facilities and on city property but also on other public lands including school boards and sports and cultural organizations, WHEREAS financing for park renewals for city facilities and on city properties is cur
WHEREAS the 2023-2026 term of council priorities Strategic objective 1 states: increase housing options including below market and deeply affordable near transit, leverage City land and seek sustainable funding; and WHEREAS Council approved the Integrated Transition to housing Strategy in 2023 that outlines short, medium and long-term initiatives to assist single adults experiencing homelessness t
WHEREAS a number of formats for community benefits agreements have been used by the City of Ottawa over the last several years in the case of voluntary donations and other community benefits, including “social contracts” developed for Heron Gate development and subsequently for Manor Park Estates development; and WHEREAS voluntary contributions have been advanced by Ward Councillors and staff for
That nominations for the position of Chair of the Ottawa Police Services Board be closed.
WHEREAS August 10, 2023 saw significant flooding throughout the city; and WHEREAS the City has an Emergency Management Plan designed to provide an enhanced and co-ordinated level of planning and readiness to better respond to the needs of the community during a major emergency; and WHEREAS the City is experiencing an increasing number of extreme weather events, and with the ongoing climate change
WHEREAS the Ottawa Police Services Board (Board) is in the process of finalizing its strategic plan for the Ottawa Police Service (Service) which will span the next three years; AND WHEREAS the Board will be considering the 2024 Budget in November, which includes further investments in policing, including a strategic staffing plan to help stabilize the Service; AND WHEREAS the Board is looking to
WHEREAS in keeping with the City's commitment to accountability and transparency, the overarching principle of the Routine Disclosure and Active Dissemination Policy is to advance the view that information held by the City of Ottawa should be made available to the public, and any exceptions to this principle should be limited and specific; and WHEREAS on December 8, 2010, City Council approved the
WHEREAS certain Standing Committee and board Chairs receive additional budget support equivalent to a full a full or half Full-time Equivalent (FTE) position in recognition of an increased workload and so that work related to their Committee/board position does not take away from the Members’ responsibilities to their ward constituents; and WHEREAS Standing Committee Vice-Chairs and Ward Councillo
WHEREAS the Advisory Body Review Report (File # 2023-OCC-GEN-0008) states that the membership of most Advisory Committees also included one Member of Council in a liaison capacity; WHEREAS the Community Safety Well Being Plan includes a complexity of issues that impact suburban and urban wards differently; WHEREAS The success of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan relies on collaboration with
WHEREAS on page 4 of the Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy Report (ACS2023-CSS-GEN-006), hereafter