City Council

That the report from the Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Ottawa Public Health 2025 Annual Report”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 35, Audit Committee Report 17, Community Services Committee Report 22, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 23, Joint Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee Report 5, Planning and Housing Committee Report 64, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 26 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 April 22, 2026” be received and considered.

WHEREAS the 2026 Update to Local Priority Rules under the Housing Services Act, 2011 indicates that more than 16,000 households are currently waiting for a Rent‑Geared‑to‑Income (RGI) housing offer, and confirms that local rules governing access and ongoing eligibility must remain current, responsive, transparent, and accountable to community needs and public resources; WHEREAS in its role as Service Manager under the Housing Services Act, the City has delegated the management of the RGI Centralized Waiting List (CWL) and Affordable Housing Waiting List (AHWL) to The Social Housing Registry of Ottawa (The Registry) and the City exclusively funds the Registry as administrator of the RGI CWL and AHWL. WHEREAS the City, in partnership with The Registry and Community Housing Providers, are in the process of implementing the Integrated Housing System (IHS), to modernize and digitize The Registry’s business processes. WHEREAS the IHS system is intended to support service enhancements for Registry applications, allowing clients to both submit applications and track the status of their file online. WHEREAS the update to business practices that is underway presents an opportunity to review and improve The Registry’s operations to ensure they are best positioned to support Ottawa residents, recognizing increasing demands for affordable housing in the community; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to undertake a detailed review of The Registry to ensure that the RGI CWL and

WHEREAS Council has affirmed its intention to make Ottawa the most housing friendly city in Canada; and WHEREAS as outlined by the Development Feasibility Analysis prepared for the City of Ottawa by Bloomberg Associates, the combination of measures taken by this term of Council have made “meaningful gains” toward improving project viability; and WHEREAS these gains are reflected in the fact that housing starts in 2025 were up 38% in Ottawa while starts province-wide were down 13%; and WHEREAS despite this progress, project feasibility remains constrained largely due to broader macroeconomic trends; and WHEREAS the federal and provincial governments have announced a multi-billion dollar investment to reduce municipal development charges, with a commitment to support the reduction by up to 50 per cent of municipal DCs, which can add hundreds of thousands of dollars to the cost of new homes in Ontario municipalities; and WHEREAS municipalities do not yet have final details about how this new program will function, including the depth of the subsidy offered or whether there are eligibility requirements for municipalities to access these funds; and WHEREAS due to this uncertainty, some builders may be holding off on otherwise viable projects; and WHEREAS this could delay projects, create concurrent labour market and supply chain pressures, or otherwise harm long-term housing outcomes; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa offers a DC deferral program for residential dwellings such that t

WHEREAS there is a backlog of 51 warranted Pedestrian Crossovers termed PXO by city staff - throughout the city, WHEREAS residents in some neighbourhoods have been waiting for these approved warranted Pedestrian Crosswalks for 10 years, since 2014, WHEREAS the City endorses the concept of the 15-minute neighborhood, WHEREAS the City endorses vision zero for pedestrian deaths, WHEREAS there is a proven data driven need for these pedestrian crossovers WHEREAS the report includes a plan that identifies 30 locations of the 51 that are pending future funding for installation. WHEREAS the report outlines the additional funding required to complete the installation of these 30 locations, including an additional $4.1 million in 2027 for design work, and $2.5 million in supplemental funding annually from 2028 to 2030 to complete construction THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to consider pedestrian crossover (PXO) funding through the Road Safety Action Program (RSAP) following the development of the next Strategic Road Safety Action Plan, to ensure that funding decisions align with the plan’s vision, priorities, emphasis areas, and available funding.

WHEREAS Giveaway Weekends were introduced to the City of Ottawa in 2007 and quickly became a popular, community‑driven initiative that encourages residents to share reusable items with neighbours rather than sending them to landfill; and WHEREAS Giveaway Weekends support the City’s waste reduction and diversion objectives by promoting reuse, extending the life of household goods, and reducing the volume of bulky items disposed of at the Trail Road Landfill; and WHEREAS these events help strengthen neighbourhood connections by focusing on sharing, sustainability, and local community engagement; and WHEREAS Giveaway Weekends have been halted since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020; and WHEREAS residents across Ottawa have continued to express interest in the return of Giveaway Weekends and have demonstrated strong support for practical reuse initiatives; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa continues to advocate for sustainability, climate action, and waste reduction activities through education, outreach, and community‑based programs. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council endorse the return of Giveaway Weekends in Ottawa as a positive, community‑focused initiative that promotes reuse, waste reduction, and neighbourhood engagement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the first 2026 Giveaway Weekend be scheduled on May 30 and 31.

WHEREAS the motion of which notice has been previously given currently listed on the agenda as item 22.2 was moved by Councillor Dudas on April 22, 2026; and, WHEREAS Councillor Dudas has sent her regrets for the Council meeting of May 13, 2026, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the motion listed as item 22.2, “Water Service Interruption Notifications,” be

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order to meet the operational deadlines to install the park sign. 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 Diane Holmes holds special significance to the community of Ward 14 as she served as the city councillor for 30 years first being elected in 1982 before retiring in 2014; and WHEREAS Diane Holmes was a champion for downtown housing programs and pedestrian and cyclist safety; and WHEREAS her legacy in Somerset Ward can be seen through the Beaver Barracks, the Corktown Bridge, and the Laurier Avenue segregated bike lane; WHEREAS in order to support construction timelines at 400 Albert St, an official park name must be finalized to complete the production and installation of the park signage prior to the end of June 2026. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the park, located at 400 Albert Street be named the “Diane Holmes Park”; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate stand and plaque be installed displaying the name and includes a brief history of Diane Holmes’ contributions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the production and installation of the stand, plaque and subsequent event will be funded through the Councillor’s off

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order to provide certainty and incentives for businesses who may wish to open patios this season. WHEREAS rising costs are contributing to an affordability crisis for Ottawa residents and small business owners; and WHEREAS the hospitality industry has experienced significant pressures including rising food prices; and WHEREAS Ottawa is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of Bytown in 2026 and wants to ensure the hospitality industry is well positioned to capitalize on the opportunity; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa, the ByWard Market District Authority (BMDA) and the Sparks Street Mall Authority collect patio fees from businesses that encroach onto the right of way with patios; and WHEREAS the fees collected by BMDA and the Sparks Street Mall Authority form part of their operating revenue as part of the Service and Asset Management Agreement between the City and the BMDA and the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Sparks Street Mall Authority, respectively; and WHEREAS all fees collected include $79 permit processing fees, a $431 first-time review fee, and a monthly charge of up to $16.49 per month per square meter of encroachment; and WHEREAS in 2025, roughly $460,000 dollars was collected in patio fees city-wide between the three organizations; and WHEREAS these fees represent costs that are ultimately passed down to customers through higher prices; and WHEREAS patio

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to scheduled opening of the daycare at 1 Terence Matthews Crescent. WHEREAS Little Heroes Daycare Centre is planning to relocate to 1 Terence Matthews Crescent in September 2026; and WHEREAS Little Heroes Daycare Centre acquired the property prior to the passing of Zoning By-Law 2026-50; and WHEREAS under Zoning By-Law 2008-250, 1 Terence Matthews Crescent was zoned as IP4 (Industrial), which included day care as a permitted use; and WHEREAS under Zoning By-Law 2026-50, 1 Terence Matthews Crescent is now zoned as IM (Mixed Industrial), which does not include day care as a permitted use; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to bring forward a Zoning By-Law Amendment to add daycare as a permitted use at 1 Terence Matthews Crescent at the earliest opportunity.

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of May 13, 2026.

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of May 13, 2026, be adjourned.