WHEREAS the Central Park neighbourhood in Ottawa’s River Ward, was built in the late 1990s and early 2000s; and WHEREAS many of the streets in Central Park were named after New York City landmarks, locations and an individual; and WHEREAS one of the streets in the neighbourhood is named Trump Avenue, after Donald J. Trump, a New York City real estate mogul at the time of the naming and current Pre
WHEREAS deferral of consideration of the designation of 915 Merivale Road will allow the opportunity for church leaders to meet with the Heritage Planning staff to review a number of issues; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Recommendation 4 of the report, with respect to the issuance of a Notice of Intention to Designate for 915 Merivale Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be
WHEREAS Council Motion 2025-71-13, titled “Reinstating Saturday Service – OC Transpo Bus Route 92,” was
WHEREAS prolonged construction inactivity and incomplete construction projects can have significant impacts on surrounding neighbourhoods, including visual blight, safety concerns, property maintenance issues, and reduced enjoyment of adjacent properties; WHEREAS residents living adjacent to long-term construction sites may experience these impacts for months or years, despite construction approva
WHEREAS David and Linda Darwin have called Carlington home for almost 53 years; and WHEREAS David and Linda Darwin have significantly contributed to various community, social and religious events in the community for decades, including as Past President and other positions with the Carlington Community Association for David and various church positions at St Elizabeth Parish, Girl Guides, Scouts a
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 the late John Sankey (1939-2026), was a devoted community leader in Hunt Club and his recent passing
Whereas, Ottawa-born Anne Heggtveit (1939-) is an Olympic gold medalist (1960 Squaw Valley, USA) downhill slalom ski champion, member of the Order of Canada, member of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame, Canadian Ski Hall of Fame and Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, Whereas, in 1969, Ottawa City Council honoured Ms Heggtveit by naming the Carlington Hill in her honour, Whe
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Housing Acceleration Plan Section 4A identifies emerging policy levers for the strategic use of public lands for affordable housing development; WHEREAS housing cooperatives, both provincial and federal are an important component of the City of Ottawa’s local affordable housing ecosystem; WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has entered into land leases with housing co-operative
WHEREAS recreation enhances the well-being of individuals, families, neighbourhoods, and communities, and the City of Ottawa is committed to offering high-quality programs and leisure opportunities that support residents in leading healthy, active lives and contribute to making our city an exceptional place to live, work, and play; and WHEREAS youth voices help shape our civic, social, and environ
WHEREAS Official Plan policy 4.1.2, section 11 requires that, as part of road reconstruction projects, sidewalks be pursued where possible on all existing local roads in the Urban Area and Villages, and this policy is also referenced in the Transportation Master Plan; and WHEREAS the design for the Manor Park integrated infrastructure renewal project includes sidewalks on a number of local streets
WHEREAS African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities in Canada experience disproportionate maternal and reproductive health outcomes and ongoing barriers to accessing appropriate maternal and reproductive healthcare, reflecting persistent inequities within healthcare systems; and WHEREAS reproductive justice is a human rights framework affirming bodily autonomy, access to safe and dignified car
WHEREAS the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Parish located at 750 Ridgewood Avenue is expecting significant attendance during the Orthodox Easter period that will result in overflow parking needs that cannot be accommodated on their site; and WHEREAS the parish has requested the ability for their parishioners to use the Mooney’s Bay Park parking lot during the Easter season, in keeping with past arr
WHEREAS, the Defence Team Black Employees Network (DTBEN) supports Black civilian and military members within Canada's Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces; and WHEREAS Black Canadians have a long and distinguished history of military service, yet this service is not represented in permanent public memorials within the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS the City has a responsibility t
(on behalf of R. King) WHEREAS OC Transpo regularly provides reports, briefings, and memoranda to Transit Commission and Members of Council on system performance, service delivery targets, and planned service changes; and WHEREAS recurring reliability issues have intensified in recent months, including as a result of winter service cuts, and are being reported across multiple OC Transpo routes cit
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Committee Recommendation be replaced with the following: That staff be directed to work with NCC counterparts on a framework agreement, to be submitted to Planning and Housing Committee and Council for approval, that strives to: Establish clear criteria for identifying lands suitable for development. Establish a common approach that creates a structure for value s
WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension Fund serves over 1,000 employers and over half a million employees and retirees from diverse groups including: municipal governments, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, children’s aid societies, and electricity distribution companies; and WHEREAS the long-standing jointly-sponsored governance model with t
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report, the Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report, and the reports titled: Update on the Revised Ontario Public Health Standards, Emergency Management at Ottawa Public Health – Annual Update and 2026 Governance Review Report for the Ottawa Board of Health, be received and adopted
WHEREAS Motion PHC-ARAC 2025-07-07, as approved by Joint Committee, directed staff to report back in 2029 on electric vehicle ownership; and WHEREAS electric vehicle ownership data is publicly available and updated regularly by the Ministry of Transportation; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT recommendation 5 of Report ACS2025-PDB-0020 be amended to “Direct staff to monitor electric vehicle car owners
WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is currently seeking bids from member municipalities to host the 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031 annual Conferences; and WHEREAS the AMO annual Conference involves over 2500 participants (plus family members) from municipalities and other organizations across Ontario and results in an economic impact of approximately $4.0 million each year; and
WHEREAS the National Capital Commission (NCC) owns properties in Ward 16 along the Walkley rail corridor between the Rideau River and Airport Parkway, commonly
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa recognizes the importance of providing accessible outdoor recreation opportunities for families twelve months a year, WHEREAS, free accessible outdoor opportunities in the summer months are critical for families with children out of school and in need of cooling off; WHEREAS early opening of select wading pools in 2025, demonstrated strong community benefit and positive
WHEREAS the 2026 Draft Budget proposes a $5.4 million drawdown from the Tax Stabilization Reserve to support one-time Ottawa Police Service initiatives such as body-worn cameras, district policing implementation, training facilities, technology solutions, and onboarding; AND WHEREAS the Tax Stabilization Reserve stands at $138.8 million (Dec 31, 2024) after growing by $39.9 million last year, main
WHEREAS Wateridge is a rapidly growing community, with a projected population exceeding 10,000 residents at full build-out. WHEREAS as development continues, residents have expressed strong interest in weekend transit service to support access to employment, recreation, local businesses, places of worship, and community amenities. Route 25 has been valuable in providing weekday connections; howeve
WHEREAS staff met with the property owner on October 16, 2025; and WHEREAS the property owner and their representatives have provided staff with new information about the Ellis House at 2400 Bank Street that may impact the issuance of the Notice of Intention to Designate this property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and WHEREAS staff require additional time to evaluate and consider whet
That the following be added as an additional recommendation: That a copy of the Council-approved recommendations, as well as a copy of Removing Barriers, Opening Doors (Recommendations Report of the Ottawa Housing Innovation Task Force – August 2025), be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario as well as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
WHEREAS the late Michael Mack was a life-long resident of the Carleton Heights neighbourhood of River Ward; and WHEREAS Michael Mack was passionate, loyal and dedicated to his community and served on the Board of the Directors of the Carleton Heights and Area Residents’ Association for many years, including as President; and WHEREAS Michael Mack was also a former paddler at the Rideau Canoe Club i
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT item 5.2 (2.G) be amended to add: A list of operating efficiencies to reduce the overall garbage fees.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the amendments to the Complaint Protocol for the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and the Elected Officials’ Office Manual be deemed to come into force as of January 1 st , 2025.
WHEREAS Councillor Brockington’s Information Previously Distributed memorandum (IPD) memo was issued after publication of the Agenda for today's meeting, and adding it to the September agenda instead of the next meeting would allow for timely reporting; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Committee approve the addition of Councillor Brockington’s (IPD) related to the Northwester
WHEREAS the Ottawa First Responders Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that provides support to Ottawa first responders and their families through peer-to-peer support, education, and resources that make a positive impact on the first responders community; AND WHEREAS the City recognizes the Ottawa First Responders Foundation’s contribution to support Ottawa’s Fire, Police and Paramedic c
WHEREAS By-law and Regulatory Services staff play a vital role in maintaining quality of life for residents across the City of Ottawa; AND WHEREAS By-law and Regulatory Services serves residents, businesses and visitors through education, administration and enforcement of regulations that address public health and safety, nuisance control and consumer protection; AND WHEREAS By-law and Regulatory
WHEREAS 1335 Prince of Wales Drive is currently designated for six storeys; and WHEREAS the property has sufficient lot depths to accommodate increased height; and WHEREAS the property is immediately adjacent to a Neighbourhood High-Rise designation. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that notwithstanding the maximum building height within the Carleton Heights Secondary Plan, 1335 Prince of Wales permit a m
Whereas, the ByWard Market is confronting a number of challenges, as part of its evolution back to a major City destination; and Whereas, the downtown revitalization action plan, led by the Ottawa Board of Trade, includes significant attention and investment in the ByWard Market; and Whereas, maintaining times of free parking, is a short-term strategy while the ByWard Market continues with its rev
WHEREAS recreation enhances the well-being of individuals, families, neighbourhoods, and communities, and the City of Ottawa is committed to offering high-quality programs and leisure opportunities that support residents in leading healthy, active lives and contribute to making our city an exceptional place to live, work, and play; and WHEREAS youth voices help shape our civic, social, and environ
WHEREAS Motion ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0037 - Motion - C. Kitts - MUP - Airport Parkway speaks to the deferral of the multi-use pathway (MUP) on the west side of the Airport Parkway until the Airport Parkway is widened, to avoid throw-away costs; and WHEREAS information on the anticipated timing of the Airport Parkway widening (within the short, medium, or long-term) would help inform the decision on the
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa (the City) and Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters Association (OPFFA) have committed to working collaboratively to resolve issues of mutual concern in the workplace; and WHEREAS the collective agreement between the City and OPFFA expired on December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS the bargaining teams for the City and OPFFA have been in negotiations in an effort to renew the collec
That the following motion be added for consideration as an additional item at the Council meeting of April 16, 2025, pursuant to Subsection 89(3) of the Procedure By-law to safeguard funding for affordable housing. WHEREAS 342A, 344A, 346A and 348A Queen Mary Street (Known Historically as 342, 344, 348 and 350 Queen Mary Street), located in the Overbrook neighbourhood, has applied for demolition p
WHEREAS the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Parish located at 750 Ridgewood Avenue is expecting significant attendance during the Orthodox Easter period that will result in overflow parking needs that cannot be accommodated on their site; and WHEREAS the parish has requested the ability for their parishioners to use the Mooney’s Bay Park parking lot during the Easter season, in keeping with past arr
WHEREAS road salt is widely used on roads, sidewalks, and multi-use paths in Ottawa to improve winter safety; WHEREAS excessive road salt use has been linked to environmental damage, including contamination of local waterways, groundwater, and soil, as well as negative impacts on infrastructure and ecosystems; WHEREAS organizations such as the Ottawa Riverkeeper and Ecology Ottawa have raised conc
Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council refuse an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 256 Rideau Street and 211 Besserer Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a minimum total amenity area of 2,000 metres squared for 579 dwelling units, whereas a minimum total amenity area of 2,277.6 metres squared is required for 566 dwelling units and Planning staff prepare