City Council

That the Finance and Corporate Services Department report entitled “Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets”, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment report entitled “Committee of Adjustment - Draft 2026 Operating Budget”, Ottawa Board of Health report entitled “Ottawa Board of Health - Draft 2026 Operating Budget”, Ottawa Public Library Board report entitled “Ottawa Public Library Board - Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets”, Ottawa Police Service Board report entitled “Ottawa Police Service Board - Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Reports 30 and 31, Audit Committee Report 15, Community Services Committee Report 20, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 21, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 20, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 32, Planning and Housing Committee Reports 57A and 58, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 23, Transit Committee Report 22, , Built Heritage Committee Report 27, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending December 5, 2025” be received and considered. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the reports from Built Heritage Committee Report 27 and Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 21 due to the time sensitivity of the items contained in the reports.

That City Council resolve to move into Committee of the Whole pursuant to Sections 52 and 53 of the Procedure By-law.

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 the Ottawa Public Library Board approved the 2026 OPL Draft Operating and Capital Budget on December 2, 2025; and WHEREAS the Finance and Corporate Services Committee (FCSC) approved the Non-Departmental budget on December 2, 2025; and WHEREAS the approved Operating Resource Requirement template for the Ottawa Public Library included the correct total gross and net expenditure, but the misalignment of the municipal revenue resulting in a net requirement of $66.730 million versus the correct net requirement of $69.220 million (an additional $2.490 million); and WHEREAS the approved Operating Resource Requirement template for the Finance and Corporate Services Committee Non-Departmental budget included a net requirement of ($2.343 billion) versus the correct net requirement of ($2.345 billion), (an additional ($2.490 million)); and WHEREAS the proposed updates will have no net impact on the overall 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budget; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive and consider the following updated budget templates to increase the OPL net requirement by $2.490 million and to increase the Non-Departmental net requirement by ($2.490 million) to align the funding between the two templates and ensure the approved resource requirements reflect the correct allocations, with no net financial impact to the overall Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budget: Ottawa Public Library Operating Resource Requirement Template (Revised Page 5 of the Ottawa Public Librar

WHEREAS staff were directed to explore and report back to Council with possible solutions on how the City could invest more in core infrastructure within the 2026 budget prior to final adoption; and WHEREAS staff have identified an infrastructure funding gap as per the most recent Asset Management Plans approved by Council in 2025, consistent with the experience of municipalities across Canada; and WHEREAS this gap covers essential assets such as roads, sidewalks, bridges, recreation facilities, and other municipal infrastructure and the infrastructure backlog will require new funding strategies, including debt financing, and possibly external support to close the gap; and WHEREAS staff have begun work on the Tax Long Range Financial Plan (LRFP) to provide funding strategies to address essential infrastructure needs such as roads and recreational facilities and amenities, in which debt financing is a funding strategy to be leveraged; and WHEREAS staff will bring forward the Tax LRFP to Committee and Council in the first half of 2026; and WHEREAS staff have received the final Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) roll return; and WHEREAS staff have advised that they have completed a wholesome review of the final MPAC roll return and have confirmed that the City has slightly exceeded the 2026 budget growth target of 1.6% to 1.65% or approximately $1.2 million in additional annual base funding; and WHEREAS there are significant Cash-in-lieu of parklands (CILs) funds b

WHEREAS the 2026 Draft Capital Budget for the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee was rejected at the meeting of December 4, 2025 with three dissents; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Capital Program (page 5) [individual projects listed pages 10-18], including revised page 17 of the ARAC budget book.

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and physical activity among children and youth; and WHEREAS the Play Free program is a City initiative offering free access to recreational activities such as swimming, skating, and gym sports every Saturday throughout 2023- 2025; and WHEREAS the program encourages participation by children and youth aged 17 and under, along with accompanying adults, and includes a variety of drop-in sports such as badminton, basketball, soccer, and volleyball; and WHEREAS the Play Free program aligns with the City’s goals of fostering community engagement, accessibility, and wellness; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council allocate $550,000 of base funding to make this program a permanent program moving forward and to: Endorse and promote the Play Free program as a key initiative to encourage physical activity and family engagement across the city; Direct staff to ensure clear communication and outreach regarding program details, including eligibility, and participating locations; Encourage partnerships with community organizations and schools to maximize awareness and participation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the funding source for these allocations be the $550,000 in projected savings from the City’s fuel hedging program reflecting updated hedging pricing and current economic analysis for 2026.

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 feedback; WHEREAS staff have confirmed that for 2026, an additional $48,800 would be required to duplicate the early opening of select wading pools; WHEREAS this funding would allow both cohorts of wading pools to have five strategically selected pool sites open beginning Saturday, June 13, 2026, for weekends only, providing Cohort A two additional weekends and Cohort B three additional weekends; WHEREAS wading pool sites would be selected to ensure good geographic coverage across the service area; WHEREAS splashpads are already opened earlier in the season, recognizing warmer spring temperatures and community demand. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council: Approve the allocation of $48,800 in the 2026 operating budget to support the early opening of select wading pools as outlined; Direct staff to identify five wading pool sites per cohort that provide equitable geographic coverage and report back on site selection by Q1 2026; Report back to Council in Q4 2026 on program outcomes, including participation rates and recommendations for future seasonal adjustments. BE IT FUR

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, maintaining a strong and sustainable balance; AND WHEREAS public safety requires both responsive policing and preventative, community-based approaches addressing root causes such as mental health, addiction, poverty, and social instability; AND WHEREAS the ANCHOR program has responded to over 1,300 calls since August 2024, delivering culturally informed, non-police crisis intervention - reducing reliance on emergency services and offering outcomes aligned with the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan; AND WHEREAS ANCHOR currently receives $9 million over three years in federal-provincial funding and requires enhanced capacity to meet increasing demand; AND WHEREAS the Catherine Street Community Service Hub and 13 mobile outreach sites, provide critical access for residents facing complex needs, supported through the City’s $34 million annual Community Funding Framework; AND WHEREAS investments in crisis response, mental health supports, housing stability and poverty reduction are proven to reduce emergency calls and improve long-term community safety outcomes; AND WHEREAS using reserves

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 WHEREAS staff have completed a wholesome review of the current fuel hedging program; and WHEREAS staff are recommending a downward revision to the Draft 2026 Operating and Capital diesel budget price from $1.16/L to $1.10/L; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: That fares for riders ages 18 and under shall be free on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, effective July 1, 2026; That staff be directed to explore the technical feasibility to implement free fares after 5:00pm to riders ages 18 and under, effective July 1, 2026; That the user fee table be amended to provide that seniors aged 65+ using Para Transpo be provided a credit each month of four standard urban fares (in 2026, $3.28), for up to four urban trips at no charge or for trips to or from the rural area at a reduced cost (in 2026, $7.72). The credits would expire at the end of each month and would not carry over into subsequent months; Transfer time for weekdays between 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. shall be extended to 105 minutes. This measure would be temporary until the launch of LRT Stage 2 West to Algonquin Station and Moodie Statio

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 in getting home from after school jobs, complement the existing post secondary U-Pass and makes them more likely to become lifelong users of transit and OC Transpo; and WHEREAS staff have completed a wholesome review of Youth Pass Options as a result of the Councillor Menard motion from 2024 as well as reviewed the current fuel hedging program; and WHEREAS staff are recommending a downward revision to the Draft 2026 Operating and Capital diesel budget price from $1.16/L to $1.10/L; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in addition to establishing a youth fare product for riders aged 18 and under to travel for free on Saturdays, Sundays, evenings after 5pm, and public holidays, that fares for riders ages 18 and under also be free in the months of July and August; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the offsetting cost of this measure, estimated at $340,000 on an annualized basis, be funded from the projected savings from the City’s fuel hedging program.

WHEREAS Draft Budget 2026 contains historic investments in transit, supporting the launch of the LRT East Extension and the electrification of the bus fleet; and WHEREAS Ottawa’s transit riders would benefit from a notable increase in service to accompany this level of investment; and WHEREAS staff have completed a wholesome review of the current fuel hedging program; and WHEREAS staff are recommending a downward revision to the Draft 2026 Operating and Capital diesel budget price from $1.16/L to $1.10/L; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Line 1 frequency be increased to approximately 6-minute service on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Line 1 frequency be increased to approximately 7.5-minute service on weekday evenings between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT with the understanding that these changes require staffing and scheduling considerations, it is anticipated that these changes can be made during OC Transpo’s April service change; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the offsetting cost of these measures, estimated at $620,000 be funded from the projected savings from the City’s fuel hedging program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT $320,000 be allocated to the Transit Operating Reserve in 2026 from the City’s fuel hedging program to be used for the residual annualization base funding required for the 2027 Transit Operating Budget.

WHEREAS the Brockington/King motion Reinstating Saturday service – OC Transpo Bus Route 92 would direct that OC Transpo reinstate Saturday service on bus route 92, hourly, between Greenboro and Walkley Stations (via Hunt Club, Plante, McCarthy and Walkley) and that the annual cost of this service ($146,000) be funded from the transit operation reserve account for 2026; and, WHEREAS route 92 was one among dozens affected by the changes stemming from the New Ways to Bus initiative, with implications for thousands of Ottawa residents who have communicated the impacts that has had on their service; and, WHEREAS route 92 among many is unprioritized, with unknown capacity within the system to determine the importance of that route versus others; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Brockington/King motion be

WHEREAS it is best practice in transportation planning to update and refine transportation planning studies to reflect growth patterns, development activity, and infrastructure pressures across the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS the City’s most recent Greenfield Development Survey confirms that Orléans South contains over 13,600 new residential units in various stages of planning, approval, and construction within its existing community design plan areas, making it one of the fastest growing areas of the city; and WHEREAS two newly added expansion areas E1 (Wall Road) and E2 (South Innes) are expected to deliver more than 6,500 additional housing units, significantly increasing future travel demand and pressure on the area’s already constrained east-west and north-south transportation network corridors; and WHEREAS council direction in TMP Part 2 emphasizes the importance of aligning growth with supporting transportation infrastructure, and identifies the need for holistic planning to ensure infrastructure investments keep pace with development; and WHEREAS the TMP Capital Infrastructure Plan identified a new project to review opportunities to improve traffic flow along Innes Road (Blair Road to Highway 417) through intersection improvements and/or modifications to ingress/egress points to reduce friction along the corridor; and WHEREAS a comprehensive, unified transportation infrastructure study integrating existing CDP lands, new expansion areas, and actions from the Housing A

THAT the direction to staff entitled "City's anti-racism strategy" be

WHEREAS Fire Station 73 currently operates entirely on hauled potable water stored in an on-site cistern; and WHEREAS The annual operating cost for water delivery, testing, and system operation is approximately $25,000; and WHEREAS this important initiative for Station 73 benefits the station and the members of our community such as: Supports firefighter health and safety: Provides unrestricted water access for post-incident decontamination showers, allowing proper cleaning to reduce exposure to harmful contaminants and carcinogens. Provides potable water for staff: Ensures firefighters have safe drinking water during extended operations and training sessions. Eliminating re-occurring costs of bottled water. Enhances disaster preparedness for the community: Among other sites, Station 73 is a potential assembly point during disaster relief situations. A reliable potable water source is critical for supporting residents and emergency operations during these events. Enables PPE decontamination before professional cleaning: Allows staff to properly rinse and decontaminate gear on-site, reducing exposure risks and improving firefighter health and safety. Improved hose cleaning and drying efficiency: With the District 7 hose drying tower located at Station 73, staff can clean and dry all contaminated hose at once instead of being limited by the holding tank capacity. This ensures faster turnaround and equipment readiness. Facilitates on-site training and hose testing: Enables Stati

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; however, there is currently no weekend service. WHEREAS ridership projections show baseline demand, with approximately 100 customer trips on Saturdays and 70 on Sundays. Staff have previously advised that adding weekend service to Route 25 would cost approximately $236,000 annually, and no funding is currently available. WHEREAS the 2026 budget identifies $91M in new operating pressures for Transit Services, including Customer Systems and Planning. WHEREAS, given the cost, growing demand, and ongoing system pressures, the following direction is proposed: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff consult with Ward Councillors to identify high-growth and high-need neighbourhoods, including Wateridge, where there are transit access challenges; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff initiate a review of ridership trends in these areas to identify potential operational and/or service adjustments to enhance connectivity and reliability, with consideration to ridership growth, system demand, and financial planning for potential implementation in 2027.

WHEREAS Bells Corners, a vibrant community of approximately 10,000 residents in College Ward, serves as a key regional hub along Robertson Road, yet suffers from a significant lack of public realm investments, including insufficient pedestrian-friendly spaces, green amenities, safe pathways, and connectivity to the Ottawa Greenbelt, leading to underutilized community potential and inequities compared to other Ottawa neighbourhoods; and WHEREAS the Reimagining Robertson Road Study, launched in 2025 with community input through public surveys and walkshops, aims to develop a transformative vision for Robertson Road as a welcoming main street with enhanced public spaces, safer streets, and sustainable mobility solutions, supported by consultants Mobycon; and WHEREAS an upcoming consultant report on this study, anticipated in early 2026, will provide critical recommendations for revitalizing the corridor, including improvements to streets, pathways, and public gathering areas to foster a "Village in the Greenbelt"; and WHEREAS City staff have indicated that they plan to initiate a Public Realm Master Plan in 2026 to identify areas for coordinated investment in our streetscapes that will aim to improve development and economic outcomes in key areas across Ottawa's urban, suburban and rural neighborhoods; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council direct staff to: Conduct a thorough review of the upcoming Reimagining Robertson Road consultant report in the context of the future Pub

WHEREAS the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and the Red Light Cameras Pilot Projects Extension Act , 2002 authorize municipalities to use red light cameras to improve road safety by reducing aggressive driving and collisions; and WHEREAS City Council approved a pilot Red Light Camera Program in May 2000, which has since expanded to 84 cameras in operation as of 2025; and WHEREAS the Office of the Auditor General on April 29, 2025

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s road network represents one of the municipality’s largest and most expensive asset classes, requiring both capital investment and ongoing operational maintenance to preserve condition and support safe, reliable transportation; and WHEREAS understanding the operational cost profile of individual roads rather than only by service category would provide greater transparency, improve benchmarking, and better inform life-cycle planning and prioritization for annual city budgets; and WHEREAS the City’s Asset Management Plan (AMP) notes that pavement condition data for transportation assets is collected through regular cycles using Automatic Road Analyzers for paved roads and visual inspections for gravel roads, but does not currently integrate operational cost into renewal prioritization; and WHEREAS the AMP outlines inspection cycles of two years for City freeways, three years for arterials and collectors, and five years for local roads and lanes, with gravel roads inspected twice annually; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Public Works staff develop a process to incorporate available work order logs and maintenance service request records for Roads and Parking Services with the goal of calculating annual operational maintenance expenditures on a per-road and per-lane basis, rather than solely by service category, in order to support more transparent, data-driven planning and investment decisions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this information be sha

WHEREAS there are certain locations in the city that have bus-only lanes; and WHEREAS traffic impacts have a domino effect in delaying busses across the city, which has an outsized impact on transit riders; and WHEREAS routes 6, 7 and 12 are among the busiest bus routes in the city; and WHEREAS line 911956 2026 in the Transit budget has funds allocated for transit priority road and signal enhancements; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff from the Transit Department meet with staff from Traffic Services and the affected Ward Councillor’s office to discuss and plan appropriate locations to pilot priority traffic signals in locations where there are bus-only lanes and in locations that would optimize transit service where it would have the greatest impact.

WHEREAS Ottawa City Council is committed to delivering high-quality municipal services efficiently and affordably; and WHEREAS advances in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and digital process redesign present opportunities to streamline administrative tasks, reduce service times, and improve customer service outcomes when implemented with appropriate governance, privacy, cybersecurity, and accessibility safeguards; and WHEREAS leveraging proven, commercially available AI solutions from established vendors through pilot projects can accelerate time-to-value improvements while minimizing upfront development costs; and WHEREAS a coordinated, corporation-wide review would be beneficial to identify programs, services, and tasks that are suitable for automation, digitization, or process streamlining; and WHEREAS the Government of Canada has announced federal initiatives to support AI capacity, including a Sovereign AI fund, and there may be opportunities for the City of Ottawa to access such funding to boost operational efficiency; and WHEREAS the intended outcome of this initiative is to enhance the City’s efficiency, decrease response times, thereby improving services for Ottawa’s taxpayers and residents; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council direct the City Manager to continue to expand the opportunities for AI use based on priority use-cases of programs, services, and tasks that can be automated, digitized, or streamlined through the use of AI tools and related pr

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 Banking Payment – No fee Pre-Authorized Debit – $0.55 per transaction (administrative cost recovery) Cheque – No fee Mortgage Payments - $20 per year (administrative cost recovery) AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has a user fees policy to recover costs associated with the delivery of public-facing services where users can be identified, as per the City’s policy and Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001, which provides municipalities with the authority to establish and collect user fees and charges to recover costs associated with providing a specific service; AND WHEREAS this authority is supplemented by specific legislation, including the Building Code Act, 1992 and the Planning Act, 1990, and further supported by the City’s Fiscal Framework, which states that users of municipal services that do not benefit the community as a whole should bear some responsibility towards the costs of those services; AND WHEREAS Service Review Working Group (SRWG) have endorsed the comprehensive user fee analysis review in line with the user fee policy and fiscal framework, as part of the Revenue optimizat

WHEREAS on 16 April 2025, Ottawa City Council approved a new service fee of $0.55 for pre-authorized debit (PAD) transactions on property tax and water utility accounts; and WHEREAS many residents use PAD to improve cashflow management across the year, whether by preference or necessity; and WHEREAS PAD payments provide flexibility and convenience, making them a widely used method not only for City payments but also for recurring payments to many private companies; and WHEREAS in 2025, 114,396 property tax accounts and 96,322 water utility accounts were registered on PAD plans, representing 32 per cent of property tax accounts and 36 per cent of water utility accounts; and WHEREAS Section 326(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes a municipality to identify a special service, determine its related costs, designate the area receiving an additional benefit, calculate the portion of costs representing that benefit, and recover those costs from the benefitting users, reflecting what is commonly known as the “benefiter pays” principle; and WHEREAS, when City staff reviewed the administrative costs associated with the various payment methods offered, the disproportionate costs required for processing PAD transactions justified applying the “benefiter pays” principle; and WHEREAS a service that is adopted by the majority of Ottawa taxpayers and ratepayers would no longer be considered a specialized service, and subject to the “benefiter pays” principle; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVE

WHEREAS the Lowertown Community Association has identified numerous transportation safety and mobility issues in Lowertown, including cut-through traffic, speeding, inadequate sidewalk widths, illegal vehicular traffic movements, accessibility impediments, a deteriorating public realm, and gaps in the cycling network; and WHEREAS p the NCC is proceeding with the demolition and reconstruction of the Alexandra Bridge, which will have further traffic impacts to the ByWard Market and Lowertown area; and WHEREAS these safety issues are present over a broad area, impacting local, collector, and arterial roads such as Dalhousie Street, St. Patrick Street, Murray Street, Cumberland Street, Sussex Drive, Boteler Street, Parent Avenue, and King Edward Avenue; and WHEREAS there is an urgent need to undertake an area-wide Transportation Safety and Mobility Study for Lowertown to identify short and long-term measures to address these issues; and WHEREAS many streets within Lowertown would generally not qualify for inclusion in the Neighbourhood Traffic Calming (NTC) program based on the Council-approved NTC Study Process which focuses exclusively on local and collector roads, and does not capture some of the challenges unique to Lowertown such as the high volume of trucks and interprovincial traffic. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to consider a Transportation Safety and Mobility Study for Lowertown within the 2027 NTC Program, with the goal of identifying near-term and lo

That the Committee of the Whole rise and report to City Council.

BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole with respect the Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budget reports, including adoption of the 2026 budgets for the statutory boards, all amendments to the Draft 2026 Tax and Rate Supported Capital Budgets in accordance with PART VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 530/22, and all associated resolutions approved by Council in Committee of the Whole; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any dissents and declarations of interest recorded during the Committee of the Whole session be deemed to be recorded in the Council session. For (21) L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Kavanagh, T. Tierney, R. King, R. Brockington, C. Kitts, A. Hubley, S. Menard, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, L. Johnson, J. Bradley, S. Plante, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, M. Sutcliffe, and I. Skalski Against (4) M. Luloff, J. Leiper, S. Devine, and A. Troster

BE IT RESOLVED that the meeting time be extended past 7:00 p.m. pursuant to Subsection 8(1)(c) of Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2025-100).

WHEREAS Document 1 – Location Map / Zoning Key Map in report ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0071 inadvertently omitted labelling an area as “Area B”; BE IT RESOLVED that Document 1 be replaced with the map attached. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice be given.

WHEREAS the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee heard from a number of delegations at its meeting of December 1, 2025, and several concerns pertaining to the proposed use of the land to permit a Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) were brought to Committee’s attention; and WHEREAS Council may vote to approve the Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the BESS despite the recommendation for refusal by Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee; and WHEREAS the necessary plans and reports for Site Plan Control are preliminary, contain multiple errors and/or are incomplete; and WHEREAS such a project should proceed with caution given the potential implications to the neighbouring property owners; and WHEREAS a holding provision could ensure that all plans and reports related to Site Plan Control are completed and approved to the City’s satisfaction prior to the zoning for a BESS being in full force and effect THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED a Holding symbol be added to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for Part of 2555 Marchurst Road and Part of 2625 Marchurst Road for a Battery Energy Storage System, until an emergency response plan, noise study and environmental impact statement have been received, which meet the requirement of the City as part of a Site Plan Control application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to the Planning Act , subsection 34(17), no further notice be given. For (9) M. Luloff, R. Brockington, C. Kitts, C. Kelly, L. Johnson, S. Plante, D. Brown, W. Lo, and I. Skalski Ag

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for Part of 2555 Marchurst Road and Part of 2625 Marchurst Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit a Battery Energy Storage System, as detailed in Document 2. That pursuant to the Planning Act , subsection 34(17), no further notice be given. For (21) L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Kavanagh, T. Tierney, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, C. Kitts, A. Hubley, S. Menard, C. Curry, D. Hill, L. Johnson, S. Devine, J. Bradley, S. Plante, A. Troster, M. Carr, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe Against (4) M. Luloff, C. Kelly, D. Brown, and I. Skalski

That the following reports be received and adopted as amended, excluding those items previously adopted as part of the Budget: Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 30, Audit Committee Report 15, Community Services Committee Report 20, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 21, 0 Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 32, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 23, Transit Committee Report 22, Built Heritage Committee Report 27, Planning and Housing Committee Report 58 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending December 5, 2025” be received and adopted as amended.

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 strong community connections and identities, rather than names that simply reflect the street on which they are located; and WHEREAS Marcel and Linda Moncion, who are proud Franco-Ontarians, owned and operated the first retail business in Riverside South for more than a decade, becoming true pioneers of the modern Riverside South community and establishing a strong foundation for local economic and social life; and WHEREAS the Moncion family has demonstrated exceptional community leadership through their long-standing support of youth sports teams, school fundraising initiatives, and community association events such as Canada Day celebrations, spring and fall community cleanings, Santa breakfasts, and wagon rides, as well as annual participation in the OC Transpo Food Bank drive; and WHEREAS Moncion’s has provided significant employment opportunities in Riverside South, including hundreds of jobs for local youth, contributing meaningfully to early work experience, skills development, and long-term community engagement; and WHEREAS Marcel Moncion was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion at the December 10, 2025, Council meeting so that a resolution can be made in 2025. WHEREAS Bob Monette served as a councillor representing Heights Ward in the former Cumberland Township from 1985 to 1991, where he advocated for local interests, supported community associations, and helped guide neighbourhood development during a period of significant growth; and WHEREAS during his service on Cumberland Township Council, Bob Monette worked closely with residents of Queenswood Heights and surrounding communities, helping to shape the civic and recreational infrastructure that continues to support families today; and WHEREAS after municipal amalgamation, Bob Monette was elected to Ottawa City Council in a by-election in January 2006, and served continuously until November 2018 as the Councillor for Orléans, representing residents with dedication, accessibility and a strong focus on community needs; and WHEREAS through more than twelve years on Ottawa City Council, Bob Monette championed local parks, recreation facilities, arts and culture improvements, transportation infrastructure and neighbourhood revitalization across Orléans, leaving a lasting legacy of visible, tangible community improvements; and WHEREAS Bob Monette served as Deputy Mayor of Ottawa from December 2014 to December 2018, providing leadership on city-wide issues while ensuring that the priorities of the east end were heard at the highes

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to the comment period for the relevant provincial legislation regarding the proposed consolidation of Eastern Ontario Conservation Authorities closes 22 December 2025. WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has proposed a consolidation of the province’s conservation authorities into seven regional conservation authorities, including the merger of the Cataraqui, Mississippi, Raisin, Rideau, and South Nation conservation authorities into the St. Lawrence Regional Conservation Authority; and WHEREAS the St. Lawrence Regional Conservation Authority will cover more than 18,500 square kilometres and be funded by levies from 46 member municipalities, with the City of Ottawa contributing approximately 50 per cent of the total levies; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has proposed the establishment of the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency, which will provide centralised leadership and oversight of the regional conservation authorities; and WHEREAS the proposed agency will be authorised to recover its costs from the current and future regional conservation authorities; and WHEREAS the existing conservation authorities each have individual governance, municipal levy, and financial and reserve structures, ownership of assets such as dams/dykes/levies as well as plans for investment within their respective watersheds; and WHEREAS the work by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks on the con

WHEREAS an appeal has been received to the refusal by Council of the rezoning application in respect of 6158 Rideau Valley Drive; and WHEREAS any determination by Council to utilize the dispute resolution mechanisms in the Planning Act must be adopted within 15 days of the appeal being filed; Therefore Be It Resolved That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit the introduction of the following motion: WHEREAS at the Council meeting of November 12, 2025, Council refused the rezoning application for 6158 Rideau Valley Drive (Motion 2025-69-02); and WHEREAS Motion 2025-69-02 also provided that: That staff be directed to continue working constructively with the applicant to bring the property into compliance with the Zoning By-law; and WHEREAS the refusal of the zoning application has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal; and WHEREAS the Planning Act , subsection 34(11.0.0.1) and 34(11.0.0.3) provide: If an application for an amendment is refused as described in subsection (11) a notice of appeal is filed under that subsection, the council may use mediation, conciliation or other dispute resolution techniques to attempt to resolve the dispute. When the council gives a notice under clause (11.0.0.2) (a), the 15-day period mentioned in clause (23) (b) is extended to 75 days; and WHEREAS further to the decision of Council on November 12, 2025 it would be appropriate to utilize the time frame for dispute resolution provided pursuant to subsection 34(11.0.0.1); THEREFORE

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of December 10, 2025.

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 10 December 2025, be adjourned.