The Ottawa Record

City Council

June 24, 2026

Who was there

Present (21): Jessica Bradley, Riley Brockington, David Brown, Marty Carr, Cathy Curry, Sean Devine, Laura Dudas, Glen Gower, David Hill, Allan Hubley, Laine Johnson, Theresa Kavanagh, Rawlson King, Catherine Kitts, Jeff Leiper, Wilson Lo, Matt Luloff, Shawn Menard, Isabelle Skalski, Mark Sutcliffe, Tim Tierney

Absent (3): Steve Desroches, Clarke Kelly, Ariel Troster

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (13 motions)

11 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the communication listed as Item 8.3.2 on the agenda (Memo from the City Solicitor re: Kanata Lakes Golf Course Lands Development – Follow-up) be lifted for discussion pursuant to Subsections 1(2) and 39(3) of the Procedure By-law.
Moved by C. Curry, seconded by G. Gower
Carried
That the report from the Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc entitled “Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. – 2025 Annual Report”, Audit Committee Report 18, Built Heritage Committee Report 32A, Joint Environment and Climate Change and Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 2, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 25, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 25, Planning and Housing Committee Report 67 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending June 19, 2026” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of June 10, 2026” be received and considered.
Moved by W. Lo, seconded by M. Luloff
Carried
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
Moved by R. Brockington, seconded by R. King
Deferred
WHEREAS Dickinson House and the Carriage Shed are located at 1127 Mill Street in Manotick and have been valued community historical buildings for many decades; and WHEREAS 1127 Mill Street, along with three other nearby properties, were purchased by the City in 2008, from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority; and WHEREAS Mill Street features a historic dwelling constructed in 1868, known as Dickinson House, once occupied by the operators of Watson's Mill and the historic associated carriage shed; and WHEREAS Dickinson House is currently a museum; provides access to the public for education, historical preservation, and community events; and WHEREAS the properties are designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act through By-law 32-79; and WHEREAS the City attempted to sell the properties in 2015, however no offers were received; and WHEREAS the market value of the properties have been evaluated as vacant land in the range of $619,000 to $773,000, and WHEREAS the historical and municipal designation assigned to the property reduces its market value; and WHEREAS the properties are currently operated by Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc. (WMMI), a volunteer board of directors and is a registered not-for-profit organization, under a $245,000 (2026) annual Museum Service Agreement with the City; and WHEREAS the continued use of these properties for museum purposes under a Service Agreement with the City is believed to provide the best value and community benefit; and WHEREAS th
Moved by D. Brown, seconded by M. Sutcliffe
Carried
WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is currently seeking bids from member municipalities to host the 2029, 2030, 2031 and 2032 annual Conference and Trade Show; and WHEREAS the FCM Annual Conference and Trade Show is the premier event for municipal government in Canada attracting over 2,000 delegates and exhibitors from municipalities and other organizations across Canada and results in a significant economic impact for the Host City; and WHEREAS FCM requires that its member municipalities pass a Council resolution for each bid submitted to host the annual Conference and Trade Show; and WHEREAS the City will leverage Ottawa Tourism’s expertise relative to destination hosting capacity and give the organization the authority to manage the full bid submission and associated Host City responsibilities for the 2031 and 2032 FCM Annual Conference and Trade Show; and WHEREAS hosting the FCM Annual Conference and Trade Show will not require any direct funding from the City but should Ottawa be selected as the Host City for the 2031 or 2032 FCM Annual Conference and Trade Show, the City will be responsible to deliver a delegate study tour program highlighting innovative municipal initiatives and projects. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council formally supports the bid to host the 2031 and 2032 FCM Annual Conference and Trade Show; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council grants authority to Ottawa Tourism to bid on the City’s behalf to host the 2031 and 2032 FCM Ann
Moved by T. Tierney, seconded by M. Sutcliffe
Carried
WHEREAS in 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 Addressing By-law No. 2014-78 provides the regulatory framework for municipal addressing within the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS the By-law stipulates that no private road or highway shall be shown on City mapping or listed in the Index of Streets unless its name, street type designation, and associated generic terms have been approved by the Chief Building Official or by Council; and WHEREAS Tysen Lefebvre was a philanthropist and community hero who was born with a rare genetic disease called Pfeiffer Syndrome Type 2; and WHEREAS Tysen Lefebvre dedicated his life to helping others, raising over $1-million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation; and WHEREAS Tysen Lefebvre passed away earlier this year at the age of 25 and is remembered for his remarkable courage and determination which earned him numerous awards including Stittsville Youth Citizen of the Year, the Mayor’s City Builder Award, and the Ontario Junior Citizen Award; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the name “Tysen Lefebvre” be approved as a future commemorative street name in Ward 6, Stittsville; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the name “Tysen Lefebvre” be added to the list of available commemorative street names in designated wards on otta
Moved by G. Gower, seconded by A. Hubley
Carried
WHEREAS in 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 Addressing By-law No. 2014-78 provides the regulatory framework for municipal addressing within the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS the By-law stipulates that no private road or highway shall be shown on City mapping or listed in the Index of Streets unless its name, street type designation, and associated generic terms have been approved by the Chief Building Official or by Council; and WHEREAS Collinda Joseph is a Canadian Paralympic athlete who was a member of Canada’s wheelchair curling team that won bronze at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games and gold at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games; and WHEREAS Collinda Joseph was inducted into the Governor General’s Curling Club in 2023, awarded the Community Leader Award in Memory of Cathy Kerr in 2014, and is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013; and WHEREAS Collinda Joseph is an outstanding athlete whose dedication, perseverance, and excellence in sport has brought pride and inspiration to our community; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the name “Collinda Joseph” be approved as a future commemorative street name in Ward 6, Stittsville; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the name “Collinda Joseph” be added to the list of avai
Moved by G. Gower, seconded by M. Carr
Carried
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa (City) and the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) have, since amalgamation, established a collaborative relationship that supports the delivery of services to residents; and WHEREAS a formal agreement (such as a memorandum of understanding (MOU), memorandum of agreement (MOA), or similar) between two parties sets out the terms and conditions of a particular relationship, including articulating the expectations of the parties to the agreement, providing a mechanism for governance and issue resolution, and acting as a guide for examining overall direction and results; and WHEREAS establishing formal agreements is a sound management practice and recommended in collaborative service arrangements; and WHEREAS other municipalities across Ontario have established formal agreements with their local library boards to provide clarity, transparency, and consistency in governance and shared service delivery; and WHEREAS prior to 2015, department-level service agreements were developed between City and Ottawa Public Library (OPL) departments but in 2016 were discontinued without renewal, and no standard document outlined the ongoing nature of the relationship and services expected between the City and OPL; and WHEREAS the development of a MOU, supported by complementary service agreements, would provide a transparent framework for governance, while respecting the legislative authority of both the Board and Council; and WHEREAS advancing this work aligns with the City’s
Moved by J. Bradley, seconded by R. King
Carried
WHEREAS Mayor Mark Sutcliffe is currently leading a city-wide initiative to build a more compassionate city including highlighting simple acts of kindness that can make our city a more compassionate one and individuals who continually perform these simple acts of kindness are those so often at the heart of our neighbourhoods, WHEREAS Theresa “Tess” Dent passed away on May 17, 2026 at the age of 94, after spending the last 64 years in the same home in Alta Vista backing onto Reeves Park where she was the heart of the neighbourhood providing advice and support to neighbours, regularly greeting and welcoming all WHEREAS Reeves Park is located nestled behind Hillary and Orchard Avenues and Banbury and Reeves Crescents, behind the 19 homes on these streets BE IT RESOLVED that Reeves Park be renamed “Tess Dent” park to remember the kindness and sense of community she brought to this corner of the community for 64 years AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the costs of the sign at the single entrance and a plaque in the park be covered by the Ward 18 Cash in Lieu of Parkland budget and the Ward 18 office budget.
Moved by M. Carr, seconded by G. Gower
Carried
WHEREAS the lands municipally known as 7000 Campeau Drive – formerly the Kanata Lakes Golf and Country Club, and
Moved by C. Curry, seconded by M. Sutcliffe
Referred
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2026-280 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 8679 Bank Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest. 2026-281 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1880 Kilborn Ave (the "benefitting property") 2026-282 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 16 Brechin Cres (the "benefitting property") 2026-283 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 44 Stonepath Cres (the "benefitting property") 2026-284 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2536 Roman Ave (the "benefitting property") 2026-285 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Blanding Street and Loggerhead Heights on Plan 4M-1685 as being exempt from Part Lot Control. 2026-286 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, Development, and Building Services. 2026-287 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. 2026-288 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to adopt the Heritage Conservation District Plan for the Bank Street Herita
Moved by W. Lo, seconded by M. Luloff
Carried
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of June 24, 2026.
Moved by W. Lo, seconded by M. Luloff
Carried
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of June 24, 2026, be adjourned.
Moved by W. Lo, seconded by M. Luloff
Carried

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