City Council

That the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation report entitled “Approval of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) By-Law 13-2025”, Community Services Committee Report 15, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 17, Planning and Housing Committee Report 45 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “2022-2026 Mid-term Appointments to Various Committees and Boards” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of 16 April 2025” be received and considered. That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the additional In Camera item listed on the Final Agenda regarding the City Manager’s Report titled “Bilingualism Policy Exception for a Position in the City of Ottawa’s Extended Senior Leadership Team.”

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsections 13(1)(c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for the purposes of the City; and Subsection 13(1)(j), a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Bilingualism Policy Section R.6.3.1 requires that candidates considered for Level 1 to 3 management positions be bilingual and any exceptions, after having undertaken a comprehensive recruitment effort, shall require Council approval; and WHEREAS a comprehensive recruitment effort in accordance with the Bilingualism Policy has been undertaken with respect to a Level 1 to 3 management position; and WHEREAS the candidate does not currently meet the language requirements and has agreed to enroll in language training; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve an exception pursuant to Section R.6.3.1 of the Bilingualism Policy, for the candidate selected for the position on the understanding that they will enroll in French language training to progress in this area, and that their proficiency be assessed as part of their ongoing performance reviews; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council direct the City Manager to inform Council by way of memo when the hiring process has been finalized.

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 international waters; and WHEREAS the service members of the Royal Canadian Navy make sacrifices while on extended deployments, including time away from their families, and face significant challenges in the execution of their duties; and WHEREAS HMCS Ottawa, a Halifax-class Canadian Patrol Frigate, has a crew of approximately 240 RCN sailors as well as Royal Canadian Air Force aviators who fly and support the ship’s embarked CH-148 Cyclone Maritime helicopter; and WHEREAS the crew of HMCS Ottawa recently returned to its home port in Esquimalt, British Columbia, having completed a five-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region under Operations HORIZON and NEON; and WHEREAS Operations HORIZON and NEON support Canada’s presence and mission to promote peace, stability, and security in the Indo-Pacific region; and WHEREAS HMCS Ottawa conducted multinational exercises and maneuvers with Japan, the United States, the Republic of Korea, France, Australia, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines; and WHEREAS through Operation HORIZON, HMCS Ottawa participated in di

WHEREAS Byward Market District Authority will host the annual Vegans Who Snack Night Market event at Parkdale Market; and WHEREAS the Vegans Who Snack Night Market offers a mix of fresh produce and local vegan friendly food from businesses from Ottawa and surrounding area. This market also offers live music, entertainment, and a lively atmosphere, attracting locals and visitors alike; and WHEREAS The Vegans Who Snack Night Market is to occur on Friday, May 30, 2025; and WHEREAS Armstrong Street from Hamilton Avenue North to Parkdale Avenue and Hamilton Avenue North from Spencer Street to Wellington Street West is required to be closed to accommodate the market and setup; and WHEREAS the on-street market set-up will commence at 3:00 p.m. and the event will begin operation at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets By-law (2001-260) prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Armstrong Street from Hamilton Avenue North to Parkdale Avenue and Hamilton Avenue North from Spencer Street to Wellington Street West from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025 for the Vegans Who Snack Night Market, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

WHEREAS Somerset Street Chinatown Business Improvement Area co-hosted with OttawazineChinatown will host the annual Ottawa Chinatown Night Market event on Somerset Street; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Chinatown Night Market hosts a three-day outdoor food festival in Chinatown that will bring a lot of fun back to the community by tasting food and offering different musical and cultural performances; and WHEREAS The Ottawa Chinatown Night Market is to occur on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 2:00pm through to Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 8:00pm; and WHEREAS Somerset Street from Bronson Avenue to Bell Street is required to be closed to accommodate the market and setup; and WHEREAS the on-street market set-up will commence at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday May 29, 2025, and the event will begin operation at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets By-law (2001-260) prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Somerset Street from Bronson Avenue to Bell Street from 6:00 p.m. Thursday May 29, 2025, to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, for the Ottawa Chinatown Night Market, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

WHEREAS recreation enhances the well-being of individuals, families, neighbourhoods, and communities, and the City of Ottawa is committed to offering high-quality programs and leisure opportunities that support residents in leading healthy, active lives and contribute to making our city an exceptional place to live, work, and play; and WHEREAS youth voices help shape our civic, social, and environmental future, and it is essential that we create spaces to empower young people to contribute meaningfully; and WHEREAS inclusive and equitable access to recreation fosters positive youth development, social justice, and community belonging; and WHEREAS National Youth Week celebrates the importance of recreation and parks in supporting youth growth, and highlights the meaningful contributions youth make to building stronger, more vibrant communities; and WHEREAS National Youth Week is celebrated across Canada for over a decade recognizing the first week of May as Youth Week; and WHEREAS local organizations including Youth Ottawa, the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa, YNRA, BGC, and Uniting for Children and Youth have demonstrated strong support for the recognition and celebration of National Youth Week in Ottawa; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s previous proclamation of National Youth Week led to a range of activities, events, and sports initiatives that promoted and encouraged youth participation and engagement across the city; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa, in re

WHEREAS discussions are continuing with staff with regard to implementation; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Motion of Which Notice was Previously Given regarding the re-instatement of parking pads on Longpré Street (Shakespeare Street) and Michel Circle be

WHEREAS the Vanier Business Improvement Area (BIA) and Vanier Community Service Centre, are building a Community Hub and public park, for approximately $200,000.00; and WHEREAS the Community Hub was originally created through My Main Street Federal ExtDev funding for which the Vanier BIA won an international Placemaking award; and WHEREAS these are Non-Profit organizations; and WHEREAS the Trillium Foundation has approved funding for this project, along with Carleton University and private donors; and WHEREAS the Reimbursement Program for Development-Related Fees for Charitable and Non-Profit Organizations provides for reimbursement of 50 percent of building permit fees after final inspection; and WHEREAS this project is for the public good, and in the public interest. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the building permit fee of $9,812.40 in respect of the permit application CON-2025-004835 - 267 MARIER AVE hereby be covered at 100% under the Reimbursement Program for Development-Related Fees for Charitable and Non-Profit Organizations once the program application form has been completed.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion so that a resolution of endorsement may be provided prior to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities deadline in advance of the Annual General Meeting. WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; and WHEREAS in accordance with the FCM’s By-laws, the City of Ottawa is eligible to select a representative to serve on the Board of Directors, in addition to Councillor Tierney, who is currently seeking the First Vice-President position; and WHEREAS the City will be asked to confirm its representative by resolution prior to the 2025 FCM Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting scheduled for May 29 – June 1, 2025; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council appoint Councillor Laura Dudas as the City of Ottawa’s representative to FCM’s Board of Directors for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Council term; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa continues to assume all costs associated with the Council-appointed representative attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings, to be funded from the Council Administration budget.

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-160 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal By-laws No. 2025-149 and No. 2025-150- regarding the property known municipally as 4200 March Road. 2025-161 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-498 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate the use and care of roads. 2025-162 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-447 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate the use of private approaches. 2025-163 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2023-230 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate Right of Way patios on City highways. 2025-164 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-445 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate road activity on City highways. 2025-165 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-446 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate encroachments on City highways. 2025-166 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-497 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate the movement of over-dimensional vehicles on City highways. 2025-167 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. 2025-168 A bylaw of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes. 2025-169 A

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of April 30, 2025.

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 30 April 2025, be adjourned.