That the report be referred for consideration to a Special Meeting of Council sitting as Committee of the Whole as soon as is practicable. For (11) T. Kavanagh, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, S. Menard, L. Johnson, S. Devine, J. Bradley, S. Plante, A. Troster, and M. Carr Against (14) M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Tierney, C. Kitts, A. Hubley, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, D. Brown, S. Des
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is experiencing sustained population growth and increasing demand for aquatic facilities, with current capacity insufficient to meet community needs, competitive sport requirements, and public programming demand; and WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Facility Master Plan identifies the need for a new 50 metre aquatic facility to address both current deficiencies and futur
WHEREAS the LRT began operating at a reduced capacity in January due to the spalling issues that forced the implementation of safety measures that impacted the availability of trains; and WHEREAS operating OC Transpo’s ageing diesel bus fleet has led to issues of reliability, frequent breakdowns of buses and cancellations of trips, especially this past winter, leaving users stranded at bus stops i
WHEREAS Giveaway Weekends were introduced to the City of Ottawa in 2007 and quickly became a popular, community‑driven initiative that encourages residents to share reusable items with neighbours rather than sending them to landfill; and WHEREAS Giveaway Weekends support the City’s waste reduction and diversion objectives by promoting reuse, extending the life of household goods, and reducing the
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council waive privilege to consider the confidential legal advice on the matter in open session, held on file with the City Clerk.
WHEREAS the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, on March 30, 2026, received and approved the report titled Bank Street Active Transportation and Transit Priority Feasibility Study (Document ID 305331), which recommends the implementation of four permanent 24-hour bus-only lane segments, two bus stop relocations, a transit advance light and a pilot project for time-of-day bus-only lanes alon
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to review the implications on household projections as part of the proposed growth management strategy and the assumptions regarding intensification targets.
WHEREAS OC Transpo bus service is currently operating well below normal standards of reliability and capacity because of delays in receiving replacements for life-expired buses, mechanic shortages, and without sufficient advanced mitigation planning; and WHEREAS service on O-Train Line 1 is currently operating well below the normal level of capacity because of mechanical problems and a P3 that has
WHEREAS Draft Budget 2026 contains new investments in transit, while maintaining a fare freeze for Equipass (for low-income residents) and the Community pass (for Ontario Disability Support Program recipients); and WHEREAS offering additional benefits to Ottawa’s youth transit riders 18 and Under would incentivize their more regular and frequent use of transit, create a safer environment, assist i
WHEREAS the city is the midst of a housing and affordability crisis; and WHEREAS the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal passed by council in 2023 committed $9.75 million towards affordable housing, based on the estimation that air rights would be sold for $39 million; and WHEREAS City Council passed a motion that directed “any additional revenues through the formal Request for Offer process for the disposal o
WHEREAS the Aberdeen Pavilion will be closed for all community and public use for up to 18 months beginning in early 2026, and WHEREAS this Pavilion has been an important community amenity that supports and facilitates programming and special events in the Lansdowne Urban Park, and WHEREAS there are mitigation plans to allow many events and activities, including the Ottawa Farmers Market and 613 F
WHEREAS under the City of Ottawa’s Accessibility Policy, the City is committed to providing equal treatment to people with disabilities with respect to the use and benefit of City services, programs, goods and facilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable in relation to the broader public. This commitment extends to residents, visitors and employees with visible or non-v
WHEREAS facilities at Lansdowne Park are home to several sports team, two of which are part of the Lansdowne Partnership Plan: the Ottawa REBLACKS (stadium) and the Ottawa 67’s (arena); and WHEREAS the continued operation of those teams at Lansdowne Park is a basis for the business case supporting Lansdowne 2.0; and WHEREAS construction of the new event centre and new north side stands is not expe
WHEREAS the Moving Surfaces art installation by artist Jill Anholt was installed in Lansdowne 1.0 as part of an award-winning integrated artwork program. Moving Surfaces sits atop the hill in the urban park, in view of the Rideau Canal, to which it draws inspiration from the site’s history and relationship with moving water. The art installation’s design is a sweeping, undulating surface made from
WHEREAS to date, the current Lansdowne Partnership agreement for Lansdowne 1.0 has resulted in the city receiving zero dollars through the “waterfall”, and all projections now state that the city cannot expect the waterfall to ever produce any of the previously promised profits; and WHEREAS, subject to the City’s obligations as a limited partner under the Master Limited Partnership Agreement, the
WHEREAS the success of Lansdowne Park requires the use of public transit by visitors to the park; and WHEREAS transit riders who frequent Lansdowne Park have identified the need for an additional bus shelter, as the current, single shelter is insufficient for the current level of ridership at Lansdowne Park; and WHEREAS the City anticipates park attendance to increase because of Lansdowne 2.0; and
WHEREAS Lansdowne Park is a Pedestrian Priority Zone; and WHEREAS there are community concerns regarding pedestrian conditions near Aberdeen Square with expansion of the patios across Marche Way from Aberdeen Square, leading to a lack of delineation between the pedestrian-only sidewalk and the mixed-mode, Pedestrian Priority Zone; and WHEREAS through various public engagement processes, requests h
WHEREAS in surveys conducted by both the City of Ottawa and the Capital Ward Councillor’s Office, residents identified transportation to Lansdowne Park as a major concern; and WHEREAS existing shuttle service and park-and-rides used for large events at Lansdowne is a proven method of mitigating traffic impacts on the neighbourhood and increasing accessibility of the site; and WHEREAS providing gre
WHEREAS a Climate Change Council Sponsors Group was established during the 2018-2022 Term of Council and re-established for the 2022-2026 Term as approved by Council on November 8, 2023 with the appointment of the following: Councillor Shawn Menard Councillor Marty Carr Councilor David Hill Councillor Theresa Kavanagh Councillor David Brown; and WHEREAS the role of the Council Sponsors Group is to
WHEREAS as part of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review, Council considered a November 2024 report from an independent third party, MNP Business Consulting and Advisory Services LLP (MNP), which included a review of Member remuneration against comparator municipalities, among other matters; and WHEREAS the MNP Report recommended that, “To support ongoing market-aligned remuneration, consider i
WHEREAS the U-Pass agreements between the city and four post-secondary institutions —Algonquin College, Carleton University, St. Paul University and the University of Ottawa—have proven successful for more than a decade, providing students with a means of navigating our city and OC Transpo with a steady and sizable revenue stream; and WHEREAS in recent years, revenue from the U-Pass has accounted
shall be directed to: Plan a robust Community and Partner Engagement process which meaningfully engages all interested parties, including members of the former Stakeholder Sounding Board (SSB), for their input and guidance in developing the Terms of Reference for the in-depth evaluation of Scenario 1 (Status Quo and Private Facilities), Scenario 2 (Waste to Energy Incineration Facility), and Scena
legal landscape around fossil fuel advertisements in Canada is rapidly evolving. This is partly due to the ongoing legal challenge against the anti-greenwashing legislation under the Competition Act , which forms the legal basis for the City of Ottawa to refuse advertisements due to false, unverified, or misleading environmental claims. Staff shall therefore be directed to monitor the decision whi
WHEREAS the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) would like to use firework related smoke devices at Ottawa Rapid FC Games at TD Place and; WHEREAS OSEG has developed procedures to ensure the safety of staff and patrons of the events and; WHEREAS the City of Ottawa prohibits the use of smoke devices in By-law No. 2003-237, as amended, the Fireworks By-law and; WHEREAS OSEG has for years us
WHEREAS DREAM developments is proposing to build two apartment buildings at 665 Albert Street, comprising 247 affordable housing units AND WHEREAS, the Dream LeBreton Project has a target of zero net emissions of greenhouse gases to minimize its impact on the climate; AND WHEREAS, as part of its strategy to achieve its goal of ensuring the development achieves its goal of zero net greenhouse gas e
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through improved amenities and services; and WHEREAS access to clean and well-maintained public washrooms is essential for supporting vibrant, inclusive, and accessible public spaces; and WHEREAS the City’s updated hedging pricing and current economic analysis of the fuel hedging program projects has found s
WHEREAS the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement, Policy 2.9 states that “Planning authorities shall plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for the impacts of a changing climate through approaches that: ... b) incorporate climate change considerations in planning for and the development of infrastructure, including stormwater management systems, and public service facilities; c) support
WHEREAS Glebe Montessori School will host the annual Glebe Montessori School September Welcome BBQ event; AND WHEREAS the Glebe Montessori School September Welcome BBQ offers games, kid's activities and a on street BBQ. Event is a beginning of the school year party. WHEREAS The Glebe Montessori School September Welcome BBQ is to occur on Friday, September 20, 2024. WHEREAS Lyon Street South betwee
WHEREAS Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group will host the annual After-School Block Party event; WHEREAS the After-School Block Party offers carnival games and a couple inflatable attractions (bounce castle). Event is an end of school year party for the after-school program; and WHEREAS The After-School Block Party is to occur on Wednesday, June 19, 2024; and WHEREAS Lyon Street between Third Ave
WHEREAS Glebe Montessori School will host the annual Glebe Montessori School End of Year BBQ 2024 event; and WHEREAS the Glebe Montessori School End of Year BBQ 2024 offers games, kids’ activities, and a on street BBQ. Event is an end of the school year party; and WHEREAS The Glebe Montessori School End of Year BBQ 2024 is to occur on Thursday, June 20, 2024; and WHEREAS Lyon Street South between
WHEREAS the Capital Adjustments and Closing of Projects – City Tax and Rate Supported report going to Finance and Corporate Service Committee on June 4th 2024 outlines that projects totaling $571.892 million in net approved budget authority have been completed and are recommended for closure, and that actual funding required is $17.598 million less than budget, which will result in $4.829 million
WHEREAS Bank Street is designated as a Traditional Mainstreet in the Official Plan (OP), and this designation is among the OP's intensification target areas and Design Priority Areas, and WHEREAS the City is undertaking a full integrated renewal of Bank Street (From Old Ottawa South, Billings Bridge, Riverside to Walkley Road), including underground infrastructure and utilities and this represents
WHEREAS the undergrounding of hydro poles continues to be an ongoing discussion for many corridors in the city; and WHEREAS full scale renewal projects provide an opportunity for the City to improve the public realm, unlock barriers for well-designed and intensified development on the main streets of our design priority areas, and undertake climate change adaptation for our infrastructure; and WHE
That the Menard / Carr Motion regarding Hydro Wire Burying on Bank Street listed under Item 20.4 - Motion of Which Notice has been Previously Given be
WHEREAS under the Clean Water Act, a Source Protection Committee representing multiple stakeholders is required for each source protection region in Ontario; and WHEREAS the Source Protection Committee (SPC) oversees the Source Protection Program, and the composition ensures that a variety of local interests are represented at the decision-making table; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is a member o
WHEREAS the City’s updated Sponsorship Policy and Advertising Using City Assets and Programs Policy maintains the practice of accepting advocacy advertising with the condition that the ads clearly indicate that they are paid ads and who paid for them; and WHEREAS the updated policy specifies that advertising must not impact the quality and integrity of the City’s properties, programs, buildings, s
WHEREAS park wading pools are an important part of the City’s strategy to keep younger children refreshed and entertained during the hot summer months; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa operates 52 wading pools during the summer season to provide Ottawa residents with a fun, park-based activity that also assists with heat relief during heat events; and WHEREAS Ottawa’s wading pools have an annual sta
That the Brockington/Bradley (Motion 2023 28-11) be
WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0041 (the “Report”) recommended the approval proposed amendments to the Site Alteration By-law No. 2018-164, and has been amended by the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Committee Recommendations 1 and 2 be replaced with the following, to approve the original staff-recommended amendments to the Site Alteration By-law: That Counci
WHEREAS report ACS2023-PRE-GEN-0008 recommends that the revised criteria for both the Brownfield Redevelopment CIP and the Economic Development CIP (Montreal Road and Integrated Orleans) proposes to cap the maximum cumulative grant for each project to the lessor of $5M or 50% of total eligible costs; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has an annual budget of $6,967,000 per year for Community Improveme