City Council

That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 39, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 37, Planning and Housing Committee Report 70 and Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 28 be received and considered.

That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 39, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 37, Planning and Housing Committee Report 70 and Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 28 be received and adopted as amended.

WHEREAS members of the Canadian Armed Forces have served Canada with distinction in conflicts and military operations around the world, often facing hostile and life-threatening conditions, significant personal risk, and the possibility of physical and psychological injury; WHEREAS the nature of warfare and Canadian military operations has evolved considerably since the Korean War, and the formal terminology used to describe a military operation does not necessarily reflect the conditions experienced by the Canadian Armed Forces members who served in it; WHEREAS more than 4,000 Canadian Armed Forces members served in the Persian Gulf region during the 1990–1991 Gulf War as part of the international coalition formed in response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, including Canadian personnel who served in active combat roles; WHEREAS Gulf War veterans and their advocates have long sought recognition of their service as wartime service, rather than its classification as Special Duty service, reflecting the risks, operational conditions and sacrifices experienced by those who served; WHEREAS veterans of the Gulf War, Afghanistan and other modern Canadian military operations deserve recognition that reflects the actual nature and conditions of their service and the sacrifices they and their families made on behalf of Canada; WHEREAS Bill S-246, the Wartime Service Recognition Act, would require the Government of Canada to establish a national framework and objective criteria for recogn

WHEREAS the buildings on the parcel of land known as 344 McRae Avenue is owned by the City of Ottawa, and; WHEREAS the City will be demolishing the buildings as soon as approvals are in place to allow for the start of expansion of Livmore Park in 2026 and be completed in 2027; and WHEREAS the site is subject to a Demolition Control application and the normal approval process under demolition control could unduly delay the project and restrict meeting the timelines for tendering the project; and WHEREAS, by waiving demolition control approval, the City will not receive $6200.48 (includes $1274.64 Legal Fee + HST) which is the fee associated with a demolition control application; and WHEREAS the site would still be subject to a demolition permit; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council waive demolition control approval and associated demolition control fees, to allow the City to proceed directly to seeking a demolition permit for the buildings on 344 McRae Avenue.

WHEREAS the July 1, 2026 extreme rainfall event caused significant flooding impacts across the City of Ottawa, including in Ward 7 and the Crystal Beach community; and WHEREAS flooding may occur through a variety of pathways, including overland flow, sewer surcharge, groundwater infiltration, and private-side plumbing or drainage limitations; and WHEREAS the most appropriate flood-mitigation measures vary from property to property depending on how flooding occurred and the characteristics of the home; and WHEREAS residents may experience challenges identifying the appropriate expertise, services, and information required to assess flooding impacts and evaluate potential mitigation measures; and WHEREAS Council has previously provided direction regarding flood-event response, flood-resilience review activities, fee relief measures, and the City's Compassionate Grant Program and Residential Protective Plumbing Program; and WHEREAS Council would benefit from information regarding potential approaches to supporting residents in navigating property assessment and flood-mitigation decision-making; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct the General Manager, Infrastructure and Water Services, in consultation with relevant departments, to report back through the 2026 Rainfall Analysis on options to develop a private-property flood resilience toolkit that complements existing Council directions; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff engage relevant stakeholders and service providers

WHEREAS human trafficking is a serious crime and violation of human rights that disproportionately affects women, girls, youth, Indigenous peoples, newcomers, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and other vulnerable populations; and WHEREAS Statistics Canada data indicates that 416 police-reported human trafficking incidents were recorded in the Ottawa Census Metropolitan Area between 2014 and 2024, representing approximately 8.2 per cent of all police-reported incidents in Canada during that period, with Ottawa experiencing a rate significantly higher than the national average; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Police Service Human Trafficking Unit reviewed 266 reports for possible human trafficking between January 1, 2023, and July 24, 2026, resulting in numerous criminal charges, demonstrating the continued prevalence of trafficking in Ottawa; and WHEREAS Ontario's Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy 2025-2030 identifies prevention, early intervention, survivor supports, Indigenous-led approaches and enhanced coordination among partners as key priorities and includes a provincial investment of more than $345 million to combat human trafficking; and WHEREAS numerous organizations in Ottawa currently provide critical services, supports, prevention programs, victim assistance, law enforcement, health, housing, education and community-based interventions related to human trafficking; and WHEREAS there is an opportunity for the City of Ottawa to strengthen coordination, identify system gaps, i

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2026-379 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal By-law No. 2026-264 and to close Part of Provender Avenue and Part of Burma Road, in the City of Ottawa. 2026-380 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 property parking enforcement. 2026-381 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 701 Montréal Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest. 2026-382 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 915 Merivale Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest. 2026-383 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal the by-law designating 38-44 Clarence Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest. 2026-384 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal the by-law designating Lemieux Island Bridge to be of cultural heritage value or interest. 2026-385 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal the by-law designating 520 Queen Elizabeth Driveway to be of cultural heritage value or interest. 2026-386 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal the by-law designating 1518 Stittsville Main Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest. 2026-387 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-17 to appoint certain Inspectors, Property Standards Officers and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Building Code Services of the Department of Planning, Develo

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of September 9, 2026.

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of September 9, 2026, be adjourned.