WHEREAS Riverside South Secondary School opened approximately one year ago and the City has received feedback from parents and residents regarding the existing 60 km/h speed limit on Spratt Road; WHEREAS many students cross Spratt Road while travelling to and from the school, and there is no speed camera program for schools; WHEREAS the City’s speed limit policy review is more than one year away,
WHEREAS the Transportation and Mobility Strategy and Action Plan identifies a number of operational measures intended to improve mobility, reduce congestion, and enhance the reliability of the City's transportation network in response to increased travel demand; and WHEREAS many of these measures represent sound transportation management practices that would benefit residents beyond the current re
WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of standing with Veterans, strengthening communities, and honouring the memory of those who served; and WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion was officially incorporated by an Act of Parliament on July 17, 1926, which is recognized as its anniversary; and WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s larg
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, receive and consider the Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets and the Draft 2026 Rate-Supported Operating and Capital Budget,
WHEREAS Draft Budget 2026 contains historic investments in transit, funded in part through a 2.5% fare increase and 8% tax levy increase, while maintaining a fare freeze for Equipass (for low-income residents) and the Community pass (for Ontario Disability Support Program recipients); and WHEREAS Ottawa’s transit riders would benefit from additional discounts in certain fare categories; and WHEREA
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa provides residents with multiple payment options for municipal services, such as property tax payments and water bill payments, including: Cash – No fee Debit Card – 1.50% merchant fee (paid directly to payment provider) Credit Card – 1.95% merchant fee (paid directly to payment provider) Online Banking Payment – No fee Telephone Banking Payment – No fee In-Person Bankin
WHEREAS the construction contract for Riverside South Park 11 has been awarded, and construction of this much-needed community park commenced in September 2025; and, WHEREAS the contractor has indicated that a confirmed park name is required by January 2026 in order to place the order for the park identification sign with the supplier; and WHEREAS it is important for parks to have names with stron
'Roadmap' Motion TC-2025-22-01 was subjected to a recorded vote, being 'CARRIED' with Councillor's M. Carr DISSENT on clause 1a). BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Transit Committee recommend that Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Transit Committee 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: Transit Services as follows: User fees (pages 9-10); Operating Resource Requirement (
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Fares for riders ages 18 and under shall be free on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. The cost of this measure is estimated at $240,000 per year. That staff be directed to explore the technical feasibility to implement free fares after 5:00pm to riders ages 18 and under. The cost of this measure is estimated at $190,000 per year. That staff be directed to deve
That the following reports related to the 2026 Draft Budget Estimates be received and
That the report from the Director of Fleet Services, entitled “2026 Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Plans – Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates”; and that the report from Chief Human Resources Officer, entitled “2025 FTE Analysis Report – Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 29, Community Services Committee Report 19, Environmen
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 12 November 2025.
WHEREAS there is currently a temporary all-way stop control installed at the intersection of Solarium Avenue and Andromeda Road in the Riverside South community; and WHEREAS this intersection is located immediately adjacent to St. Gianna School, where a significant number of students and families cross daily during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal periods; and WHEREAS there is a temporary s
That the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation report entitled “Appointment of Auditor – Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC)”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 28, Community Services Committee Report 18, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 19A, Joint Finance and Corporate Services Committee and Planning and Housing Committee Report 3, Planning and Housing Committee
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, with respect to the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates.
That the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation report entitled “Appointment of Auditor – Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC)”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 28, Built Heritage Committee Report 26, Community Services Committee Report 18, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 19A, Joint Finance and Corporate Services Committee and Planning and Housing Committee Repo
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-374 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Falls Drive and Cyd Street). 2025-375 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Tonic Crescent, Galanthus Walk, Catnip Crescent, Elixir Place, T
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of October 8, 2025.
Note: The Desroches/Brown motion of which notice was previously given at the City Council meeting of 27 August 2025 was
That the report from the Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Plante”, Planning and Housing Committee Report 51 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 22, 2025” be received and considered.That the report from the Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report t
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, with respect to the Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates.
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of August 27, 2025.
WHEREAS the Leitrim Road Realignment (Limebank Road to Bank Street) is part of the Needs-Based Network; and WHEREAS the realignment is required due to the Ottawa International Airport Authority’s plans for a new southern runway; and WHEREAS the May 2018 report to Transportation Committee and Council (ACS2018-TSD-PLN-0003) on the Environmental Assessment for this project noted that the City may see
BE IT RESOLVED that the report recommendation be amended to replace 60km/h with 70 km/h. 6. In Camera Items There were no in camera items. 7. Information Previously Distributed 7.1 Planning, Development and Building Services Department Report on the Use of Delegated Authority, 2024 - Planning, Right of Way, Heritage and Urban Design, and Building Code Service Areas 1. IPD - 2024 Delegated Authorit
WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), including the crews of His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS), serve with devotion to the defense and protection of Canadian sovereignty, national interests, and international allied commitments; and WHEREAS the service members of the Royal Canadian Navy contribute to a wide range of roles, including peacekeeping, humanitarian aid, and security in Canada and int
WHEREAS idling negatively affects air quality which can lead to health issues; and WHEREAS reducing idling offers benefits to the local environment and leads to cleaner air; and WHEREAS the current idling by-law has led to some positive behavior changes since enacted; and WHEREAS the changes as proposed might put further pressures on By-law and Regulatory Services, diverting resources from other c
WHEREAS major construction on Bank Street will commence on July 2, 2024, and continue in various forms for 3 years, with access to businesses being challenging; and WHEREAS access to businesses operating in the construction zone along Bank Street in Ward 22 between and including 4540 Bank Street to 4836 Bank Street will be negatively impacted; and WHEREAS the Temporary Sign By-law (No. 2004-239, a
WHEREAS 2024 is the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF); WHEREAS the RCAF has helped preserve the freedoms of all Canadians, contributed to global peace and security, and to helped those in need in Canada and abroad; and WHEREAS the RCAF provides air defence, maritime patrol, search and rescue, air mobility and sustainment, aerospace control, and space capabilities to support
WHEREAS the current area specific development charge for the Riverside South Stormwater Area is $8,013 for a single detached unit; and WHEREAS the area specific stormwater development charge for Riverside South in the 2 024 Stormwater Management Area-Specific Development Charges Background Study has been calculated to be $4,929 for a single detached unit; and WHEREAS submissions have been made to
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that recommendation three be revised as follows: Approve that the internal working group be made up of City staff from the relevant departments, working with the Mayor as well as the Chairs of the Transit Commission, Transportation Committee and Planning and Housing Committee to better co-ordinate the city’s efforts in regards to: a. advocacy with other levels of governmen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Light Rail Sub-Committee direct staff to inform Committee on follow up work to the peer review recommendations as part of future LRT project updates.
WHEREAS on January 31, 1923, the Government of Canada authorized the organization of a force to be called the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve (“RCNVR”); and WHEREAS the RCNVR served as the backbone of the Royal Canadian Navy recruiting sailors from across the country including the Ottawa area; and WHEREAS Ottawa’s local naval reserve unit, HMCS Carleton, was also formed in 1923; and WHEREAS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Subsection 94(2) of the Procedure By-law, the first meeting of the Nominating Committee has been scheduled for 1 PM. Tuesday, December 13, 2022, with its report rising for consideration at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the appointment of the following members of Council to serve as the Nominating Committ
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit projects are the largest infrastructure projects in the history of the City, and it is critically important that these projects receive specific, focused attention by Council to enhance public accountability and transparency on the Confederation Line and Trillium Light Rail projects; and WHEREAS the Mayor and Council believe that Ottawa’s Light Rail
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has made it a priority for the City of Ottawa to deliver 151,000 housing units by 2031; and WHEREAS residents of Ottawa and the Province of Ontario will expect the City of Ottawa to make progress on housing starts on an annual basis; and WHEREAS enhanced accountability at City Hall is a priority and key objective; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has existing resident
That the report from the City Clerk and Solicitor, entitled “ S tatus Update – Council Inquiries and Motions for the Period Ending 3 October 2014”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 45, Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 47, Planning Committee Reports 77 and 78, and Transportation Committee Report 40 be received and adopted as amended.
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa prides itself on the large number of parks and public greenspace within its jurisdiction; AND WHEREAS the Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge landscaping is complete and the north-eastern and bridge construction staging area is directly adjacent to Claudette Cain Park; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Staff investigate the amount of those lands not required for public road use
That By-law 2014-401 to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 8 October 2014 be enacted and passed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Harder/Qadri motions [Motion Nos. 65/22 and 65/23] with respect to Tartan – Employment Land with the Leitrim CDP and the Urbandale – Riverside South Employment Land Conversion be
WHEREAS 2013 marks the 60th Anniversary of the end of the Korean War Armistice and the 50th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and South Korea; and WHEREAS more than 26,000 Canadian men and woman in uniform came to the aid of South Korea resulting in the loss of 516 Canadians and 1,558 wounded and Veterans Affairs Canada has declared 2013 Year of the Korean Veteran; and WHEREAS it