City Council

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2025-100), Subsection 13 (3) respecting education and training of Members and Subsection 13 1(h) respecting information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them, in order to receive an educational briefing session for Members of Council provided by representatives of the following organizations: Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS); Integrated Threat Assessment Centre (ITAC); Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS); Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP); and Ottawa Police Service (OPS).

That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 34, Audit Committee Report 16, Built Heritage Committee Report 30, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 22, Joint Planning and Housing and Community Services Committee Report 1, Planning and Housing Committee Report 62, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 25, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of March 11, 2026” be received and considered. That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 35 due to the time sensitivity of the items contained in the report.

BE IT RESOLVED that Committee Recommendation 1 (a, b, and c) be

BE IT RESOLVED That Committee recommendation 3 be amended to say “… that a single consolidated report be brought forward to a joint meeting of ARAC and Transit Committee to avoid duplication…”

WHEREAS Council is considering amendments to By-law 2002-189, with respect to the licensing and regulation of food premises (the Food Premises Licensing By-law); and WHEREAS the Food Premises Licensing Review otherwise proposes broadly supported measures, including the consolidation and modernization of licensing requirements for food premises offering live entertainment; and WHEREAS the proposed Food Premises Licensing By-law introduces new enforcement authorities under Schedule 7 (Relating to Food Premises), Clauses 17(b) and 17(c), also reproduced under Schedule 5 (Amusement Places), Clauses 8(b) and 8(c), which would permit the Chief License Inspector to: mandate the relocation of noise-generating equipment within licensed premises, at the licensee’s expense; and require licensees to obtain professional acoustic engineering reports and undertake associated remediation, also at the licensee’s expense; and WHEREAS multiple delegates, including the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), venue operators, and legal counsel, raised concerns that these proposed authorities are new, infrequently used, high-cost, and not accompanied by clear thresholds, definitions, escalation pathways, or procedural safeguards, creating uncertainty for operators attempting to comply in good faith; and WHEREAS multiple delegates and stakeholders at the March 23 meeting of the Emergency Prepared & Protective Services Committee expressed concern that, as drafted, the proposed language described abo

WHEREAS Official Plan policy 4.1.2, section 11 requires that, as part of road reconstruction projects, sidewalks be pursued where possible on all existing local roads in the Urban Area and Villages, and this policy is also referenced in the Transportation Master Plan; and WHEREAS the design for the Manor Park integrated infrastructure renewal project includes sidewalks on a number of local streets; and WHEREAS the original inclusion of sidewalks on all streets was advanced through the integrated project for efficiency, rather than based on a detailed, network-based prioritization of pedestrian connectivity; and WHEREAS stand-alone sidewalk projects included in the Transportation Master Plan and delivered through the Pedestrian Facilities Program were selected based on a number of criteria, including community connectivity (i.e. routes to transit, schools, commercial areas, and other community destinations); network contribution (i.e. role in addressing missing links, availability of alternative routes); improvement to safety and/or comfort relative to existing conditions; and implementation considerations; and WHEREAS prioritizing sidewalk implementation based on connectivity, network contribution, and overall benefit reflects the City’s established approach to evaluating and delivering stand-alone pedestrian infrastructure; and WHEREAS staff have advised, through application of the City’s pedestrian prioritization criteria, that sidewalks on Kilbarry north of Arundel, Arunde

WHEREAS Official Plan policy 4.1.2, section 11 requires that, as part of road reconstruction projects, sidewalks be pursued where possible on all existing local roads in the Urban Area and Villages, and this policy is also referenced in the Transportation Master Plan; and WHEREAS stand-alone sidewalk projects included in the Transportation Master Plan and delivered through the Pedestrian Facilities Program were selected based on a number of criteria, including community connectivity (i.e. routes to transit, schools, commercial areas, and other community destinations); network contribution (i.e. role in addressing missing links, availability of alternative routes); improvement to safety and/or comfort relative to existing conditions; and implementation considerations; and WHEREAS Councillors have indicated during the Manor Park process that they would like clarity around specific policy guidelines and best practices related to accessibility around street renewal projects; and WHEREAS under the Accessibility Policy, the City of Ottawa 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-visible, permanent or temporary disabilities; and WHEREAS staff have previously committed, through the City of Ottawa

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 along Bank Street between Highway 417 and the Rideau Canal; and WHEREAS it is important for businesses to retain and increase client traffic and important for commuters to save time and for community to enhance quality of life with safe transportation choices; and WHEREAS enhanced data collection, ongoing consultation and a mid-pilot report are desirable to evaluate the pilot’s effects on sales, commuter travel times, foot traffic, and to incorporate lessons from the northbound lane changes previously implemented in Old Ottawa South. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to: Examine, subject to funding availability and operational resources, increasing bus frequency during peak periods, and to advise Council of any recommended adjustments through the annual budget process or a separate report as appropriate; and As part of the pilot’s data-review and monitoring plan, consult regularly with the Glebe Community Association and the Glebe Business Improvement Area (BIA) and gather quantitative and qualitative data on sales impacts, time saved for commuters, and changes in foot 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 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates.

That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 34, Audit Committee Report 16, Built Heritage Committee Report 30, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 22, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 35, Joint Planning and Housing and Community Services Committee Report 1, Planning and Housing Committee Report 62, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 25, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of March 11, 2026” be received and adopted as amended.

WHEREAS the motions of which notice has been previously given currently listed on the agenda as items 23.1 and 23.2 were moved by Councillor Kelly on March 11, 2026; and, WHEREAS Councillor Kelly has sent his regrets for the Council meeting of April 8, 2026, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the motions listed as items 23.1, “Public-Facing Organizational Chart and Staff Directory,” and 23.2, “Service Standards for Councillors’ Responses,” be

WHEREAS the I ❤︎ (Love) Barrhaven Market is a semi-annual event organised by the Ottawa Farmers’ Market in partnership with Locally Crafted Markets and the Barrhaven Business Improvement Area (BIA), promoting the usual local farmers plus guest artisan and business vendors; and WHEREAS the market is scheduled for Sunday 14 June 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Nepean Woods Park and Ride; and WHEREAS vendors require two hours before and after the market for set up and tear down; and WHEREAS the market has steadily grown in popularity, becoming one of Barrhaven’s central and most-looked-forward-to regular events and increasing pressure on parking availability at the park and ride; and WHEREAS potential additional guest vendor space was identified on the bus-only ramp connecting eastbound buses from Nepean Woods Station with eastbound Strandherd Drive, adjacent to the parking lot; and WHEREAS within the proposed closure timeframe, trips on routes 70, 74, and 99 will need to be placed on a minor detour which adds 60 to 90 seconds to trip time, with no impact to bus stops, no modifications to stop assignments at Nepean Woods Station, and no impact to the turnaround loop for route 80; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the closure of the bus-only ramp from Nepean Woods Station to Strandherd Drive on Sunday 14 June 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm for the I ❤︎ (Love) Barrhaven Market, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of pylons to demarcate the closed areas and

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion as the invoice is due April 10th. WHEREAS construction of Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) system required the removal of many mature trees within existing transportation and park corridors, including within the Byron Linear Park; and WHEREAS the tree known as Mother Elm, located in the Byron Linear Park, held significant ecological, historical, and community value for residents of the surrounding neighbourhoods; and WHEREAS portions of the Mother Elm have been preserved and made available for reclamation and reuse; and WHEREAS residents of the area would like these preserved pieces to be placed in the community to honour the legacy of the Mother Elm, support sustainable practices, and create a meaningful, shared community asset; and WHEREAS under the Council Expense Policy, purchasing and donating a material asset to a City-funded service is deemed ineligible barring a resolution from Council; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council approve payment for the piece of Mother Elm to be refinished and crafted into a functional piece of furniture using the Councillor’s Constituency Services Budget for the purpose of donating the piece; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the finished piece of furniture be donated for shared community use, in a publicly accessible location, as a means of commemorating the Mother Elm and fostering community connection.

WHEREAS porch pirate are an increasing issue throughout the city, and in Ward 12 especially, where many residents do shift work and cannot access traditional shopping during regular hours; and WHEREAS many porch pirates are following delivery trucks to steal packages shortly after they are dropped off; and WHEREAS there is a lack of delivery lockers where people can access their packages safely and in a secure location; and WHEREAS companies such as Amazon have offered to install lockers for free and cover an attendant cost; and WHEREAS private businesses approached to host delivery lockers have declined, citing concerns over

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of April 8, 2026.

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of April 8, 2026, be adjourned.