City Council

That the report from the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation entitled “Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC)”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 36, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 24, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 36, Planning and Housing Committee Report 66 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 May 27, 2026” be received and considered. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider Built Heritage Committee Report 32, rising from the Built Heritage Committee meeting of June 9, 2026, as the report was not included on the Draft Agenda.

WHEREAS prolonged construction inactivity and incomplete construction projects can have significant impacts on surrounding neighbourhoods, including visual blight, safety concerns, property maintenance issues, and reduced enjoyment of adjacent properties; WHEREAS residents living adjacent to long-term construction sites may experience these impacts for months or years, despite construction approvals having been granted with the expectation that work would proceed in a timely manner; WHEREAS construction fencing and site screening play an important role in protecting public safety while also contributing to the appearance and character of residential neighbourhoods, heritage districts, and mainstreets; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the recommendations contained in ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0064 be amended to include a review of measures available to address prolonged construction inactivity, incomplete construction projects, and situations commonly

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Recommendation 2. a. in the staff report be replaced with the following text: Direct staff to explore and assess other financial and non-financial strategies (including but not limited to policy or process changes and reprioritization of existing funding sources to support service enhancements as described in this report), consult with relevant advisory committees, and seek recommendations from the appropriate committees of Council before reporting back to Council with recommended strategies and changes required to implement the strategies, as part of the updated Asset Management Plans and Tax LRFP in the next term of Council.

WHEREAS the province has advanced Provincial Order in Council 617/2026 which will amend the Residential Tenancies Act in a manner that addresses many of the policy objectives underlying municipal “renovictions” by-laws, including enhanced tenant protections; and WHEREAS staff have indicated that a municipal licencing regime introduced alongside new provincial requirements could create overlap with new and concurrent provincial regulations during possibly a similar timeline potentially causing confusion that does not serve the interests of renters; and WHEREAS staff will be reviewing the implications of new provisions of the Residential Tenancies Act to identify gaps and right-size the City’s approach so that a Rental Renovation Licence By-law can be as well-designed, effective, and administratively sound at protecting tenants. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff provide Planning and Housing Committee with the original draft Rental Renovation Licence By-law on July 8, 2026, and highlight provisions that may duplicate or overlap with provincial requirements introduced through Provincial Order in Council 617/2026 and related amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rental Renovation Licence By-Law Review page on EngageOttawa be updated to include the draft by-law and any relevant supporting documentation that would have been provided had the original draft by-law been advanced; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning and Housing Commi

That the report from the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation entitled “Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC)”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 36, Built Heritage Committee Report 32, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 24, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 36, Planning and Housing Committee Report 66 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 May 27, 2026” be received and adopted as amended.

WHEREAS the LRT began operating at a reduced capacity in January due to the spalling issues that forced the implementation of safety measures that impacted the availability of trains; and WHEREAS operating OC Transpo’s ageing diesel bus fleet has led to issues of reliability, frequent breakdowns of buses and cancellations of trips, especially this past winter, leaving users stranded at bus stops in the cold; and WHEREAS a supply of additional Cartridge Bearing Assemblies (CBAs) and the deployment of a condition monitoring system on the fleet will help restore full capacity on Line 1 in the coming months, before the opening of the East Extension; and WHEREAS reliability has increased significantly on the bus fleet as a result of the arrival of Zero Emission Buses (ZEBs) in the last few months; and WHEREAS Ottawa’s transit riders deserve safe and reliable transit services on both our rail and bus networks; and WHEREAS OC Transpo staff brought forward an information report to Transit Committee on May 14, 2026, outlining what investments could be made to enhance reliability on LRT and the bus fleet, or compensation for transit riders; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to procure and deploy the following reliability measures and service enhancements as soon as possible: purchase two (2) 6-metre Para Transpo buses, at an approximate cost of $480,000; increase Para Transpo hours of service on Friday and Saturday evenings on a pilot basis, adding two hours of service

WHEREAS David and Linda Darwin have called Carlington home for almost 53 years; and WHEREAS David and Linda Darwin have significantly contributed to various community, social and religious events in the community for decades, including as Past President and other positions with the Carlington Community Association for David and various church positions at St Elizabeth Parish, Girl Guides, Scouts and St Elizabeth School for both David and Linda; and WHEREAS, since 2015, the Darwins took it upon themselves to plant, purchase, manicure, water and maintain the Merivale Triangle, a City of Ottawa greenspace bordered by Merivale, Carling and Merivale and in later years provide advice and encouragement to other community volunteers and authored a number of reports to the community association; WHEREAS in recognition of the Darwins’ contributions within the Carlington community, including at the Merivale Triangle, there is strong support to honour their efforts with a commemorative tree planting; and WHEREAS the Carlington Community Association and David and Linda Darwin support the proposed tree planting in their name; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a commemorative tree be planted in the Merivale Triangle with a small plaque acknowledging David and Linda Darwin for their community service, and that all costs associated with this initiative be covered by the local Councillor for Ward 16; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City staff work with the local Councillor to coordinate the timing of

WHEREAS on July 10, 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 the late John Sankey (1939-2026), was a devoted community leader in Hunt Club and his recent passing has created a significant void in a number of local environmental and naturalist circles; and WHEREAS the late John Sankey first chose a career in engineering and then in physics, where his achievements continued to contribute to our understanding of the universe; and WHEREAS he was a lifelong advocate for the environment, a dedicated naturalist and an avid gardener; and WHEREAS a pollinator garden located at the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre would be an ideal commemoration to name in memory of John’s significant contributions in the community and beyond; and WHEREAS the Hunt Club Community Association and Mr. Sankey’s wife support the proposal to name the pollinator garden in John’s memory; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the pollinator garden located at the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre be named the “John Sankey Pollinator Garden”; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all costs related to the production and installation of the sign will be funded through the Councillor’s office; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all text for signage shall be bilingual and subject to

Whereas, Ottawa-born Anne Heggtveit (1939-) is an Olympic gold medalist (1960 Squaw Valley, USA) downhill slalom ski champion, member of the Order of Canada, member of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame, Canadian Ski Hall of Fame and Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, Whereas, in 1969, Ottawa City Council honoured Ms Heggtveit by naming the Carlington Hill in her honour, Whereas, there is no sign or plaque on Carlington Hill to recognize this honour, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT an appropriate sign be installed commemorating the naming of Carlington Hill in Heggtveit’s honour, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the hill and the new sign bear the name Anne Heggtveit Hill; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all costs related to the production and installation of the sign will be funded by the Recreation, Cultural and Facilities Services Department; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a plaque honouring Heggtveit be installed and all associated costs be covered by the local Councillor for Ward 16.

WHEREAS Ottawa residents continue to face a shortage of primary care providers, and a City report from October 2025 estimated that 270 new primary care providers are required to ensure all residents have local access to primary care; and WHEREAS City Council approved a Primary Care Provider Recruitment and Retention Strategy in October 2025; and WHEREAS there are several groups city-wide who want to build clinical space for multi-disciplinary primary care teams, but market factors such as land costs, construction costs, and interest rates continue to be a significant barrier; and WHEREAS Development Charges (DCs) are assessed on construction of new primary care clinical space at the same non-residential rate as retail or office space; and WHEREAS municipalities have the discretion to defer DCs under the Development Charges Act; and WHEREAS access to primary care affects Ottawa’s livability, economic growth, and the ability to sustain and support new housing growth; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Solicitor shall have the authority to conclude, approve, and execute deferral agreements entered into pursuant to Section 27 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, that would allow for deferral of payment of DC’s on the construction of new buildings or the upgrade of existing buildings for new primary care facilities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this deferral would allow for six equal payments over five years with no interest; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this discount w

WHEREAS in keeping with the City of Ottawa Accessibility Policy, City Council is committed to providing equal treatment to people with disabilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable in relation to the broader public, a commitment that extends to residents, visitors and employees with visible or non-visible, permanent or temporary disabilities; and WHEREAS in the Council-approved 2025-2029 City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan, the Corporate Accessibility Office will explore ways to increase resources and education for private businesses in Ottawa; and WHEREAS many historic streets across Ottawa feature single-step storefront entrances that present significant, preventable barriers to individuals using wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, and other mobility aids; and WHEREAS the StopGap Foundation is a registered Canadian charity that creates deployable, lightweight, brightly coloured temporary ramps to help businesses overcome single-step barriers, while simultaneously raising public awareness about accessibility; and WHEREAS such temporary ramps are already permitted as of right to be used in the City’s right of way; and WHEREAS establishing a pilot program providing temporary ramps is a cost-effective, immediate solution to improve public realm accessibility for local businesses while long-term built-environment solutions are planned and implemented; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council direct the City Clerk and the Corporate Acces

WHEREAS vehicles with modified exhausts are a common nightly phenomenon in Barrhaven and across Ottawa which disrupt residents trying to sleep, and has a significant negative impact on workers and seniors living near major streets; and WHEREAS noise detection systems are a proven technology, operating in major cities such as Paris and New York; and WHEREAS initial testing of noise detection technologies would be for data analysis purposes only and would not generate fines or capture personally identifiable information such as license plates. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to review and test new technologies that allow for the monitoring and analysis of data pertaining to modified vehicle exhausts; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the testing of this technology should incur no additional costs to the city; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff report back to council on the progress of this technology review by Q4 2027.

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2026-257 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Parent Avenue on as being exempt from Part Lot Control. 2026-258 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Montreal Road). 2026-259 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to change the name of part of Burma Road, a municipal highway in the City of Ottawa, to Wanaki Road. 2026-260 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at avenue de la Famille-Laporte Avenue on Plan 4M-1664 as being exempt from Part Lot Control. 2026-261 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. 2026-262 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-301 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa regulating traffic and parking on highways. 2026-263 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Dick Brown Street on Plan 4M-1774, as being exempt from Part Lot Control. 2026-264 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of Provender Avenue and Part of Burma Road in the City of Ottawa 2026-265 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 500 and 508 Edgeworth Avenue. 2026-266 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of June 10, 2026.

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of June 10, 2026, be adjourned.