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 (3 motions)
3 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s By-law Review Work Plan identifies regulatory by-laws for review or development in each Term of Council; and WHEREAS, pursuant to section 129 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , a municipality may prohibit and regulate with respect to noise, vibration, odour and dust; and WHEREAS the City’s Noise By-law regulates noise in order to preserve, protect and promote public health, safety, welfare, and the peace and quiet enjoyment of property by residents of the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has published provincial environmental noise guidance, including Publication NPC 300 (“Environmental Noise Guideline – Stationary and Transportation Sources – Approval and Planning”), respecting the control of noise emissions from stationary sources and related land use planning considerations; and WHEREAS one stated purpose of NPC 300 is to provide sound level limits that may be incorporated into municipal noise control by-laws developed under the Municipal Act ; and WHEREAS NPC 300 distinguishes between daytime and nighttime assessment periods and recognizes that nighttime conditions are particularly sensitive for residents due to lower background sound environments and sleep related impacts; and WHEREAS residents in neighbourhoods adjacent to newly built apartment buildings, including but not limited to 275 Carling Avenue (The Clemow in Ward 17) and 1354 Carling Avenue (The Talisman in Ward 16), have reported
Moved by S. Devine
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion as hardscaping season is upon us and there are aspects within these amendments that will enable some of our small hardscaping companies to save money on things like vehicle wraps.
Moved by D. Hill
Carried
WHEREAS Council enacted By-law 2025-415 to amend By-law No. 2002-189, as amended, with respect to the licensing and regulation of hardscaping contractors on November 12, 2025; and WHEREAS the intent of the hardscaping licensing framework is to establish a more permissive standard for homeowners, enhance public awareness of permitted work under City by-laws, and to provide City staff with clearer tools to address non-compliance; and WHEREAS certain businesses are seeking additional clarity regarding the requirements set out in the by-law; and WHEREAS individuals perform minor repair or alteration work are not required to obtain a Hardscaping Contractor license, including individuals under the age of 18; and WHEREAS the by-law currently requires hardscaping contractors to display ensure that each vehicle used for the hardscaping business has a sign attached or painted on both sides showing the name and telephone number of the business in 15cm characters, consistent with requirements the vehicles for some other categories of licensed businesses; and WHEREAS vehicles used in the operation of a hardscaping business are mostly stationary or remain on-site for extended periods, unlike vehicles used in other categories of licensed businesses; and WHEREAS amending the by-law to avoid the uncertainty highlighted by some small business owners can avoid unnecessary burdens and costs for both businesses and homeowners; and WHEREAS Council’s priority continues to be fostering a diverse eco