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City Council

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

76 motions across 63 agenda items · 2022-2026 term

Data sourced from official City of Ottawa council and committee meeting minutes, ingested as the City publishes them. Ottawa records name-by-name votes when council divides on an item; routine items carry without a recorded vote, so some motions show outcomes only. We're working to make this as complete as possible. Full official records on the City's meeting portal ↗

10.1 · 10 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

July 1 Extreme Weather Event Update

PASSED

WHEREAS the Insurance Bureau of Canada has reported that insured losses from severe weather events have increased from an annual average of approximately $700 million between 2001 and 2010 to a record $8.5 billion in 2024; and WHEREAS the property and casualty insurance sector is actively engaged with governments and municipalities across Canada through initiatives related to flood-risk management, climate adaptation, resilience planning, risk analysis, loss prevention, and municipal...

Motion no. 2026-83-07 · moved by S. Devine

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July 1 Extreme Weather Event Update

WHEREAS the Insurance Bureau of Canada has reported that insured losses from severe weather events have increased from an annual average of approximately $700 million between 2001 and 2010 to a record $8.5 billion in 2024; and WHEREAS the property and casualty insurance sector is actively engaged with governments and municipalities across Canada through initiatives related to flood-risk management, climate adaptation, resilience planning, risk analysis, loss prevention, and municipal...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motions to provide timely direction in response to the July 1 Extreme Weather Event.

Motion 1

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July 1 Extreme Weather Event Update

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motions to provide timely direction in response to the July 1 Extreme Weather Event.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
PASSED

WHEREAS residents continue to cope with the significant emotional, physical, and financial impacts of flooding to their homes arising from the July 1, 2026 flood event; and WHEREAS some residents who have insurance have been further distressed to learn that they may not be eligible for insurance coverage for some or all of their damages; and WHEREAS the City is not in a position to provide legal advice to residents, but recognizing timely access to legal information, guidance and assistance...

Motion no. 2026-83-04 · moved by M. Sutcliffe

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July 1 Extreme Weather Event Update

WHEREAS residents continue to cope with the significant emotional, physical, and financial impacts of flooding to their homes arising from the July 1, 2026 flood event; and WHEREAS some residents who have insurance have been further distressed to learn that they may not be eligible for insurance coverage for some or all of their damages; and WHEREAS the City is not in a position to provide legal advice to residents, but recognizing timely access to legal information, guidance and assistance...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Sutcliffe

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
PASSED

WHEREAS the storm on July 1 devastated thousands of homes in the City of Ottawa by flooding, with an intensity and volume of water not before seen in the City of Ottawa; and, WHEREAS the flooding experienced was due to a combination of factors including overland flooding, sanitary and storm sewer surcharges, and others; and WHEREAS Infrastructure and Water Services has committed to a comprehensive review of this extreme weather event to ‘better understand impacts, assess system performance,...

Motion no. 2026-83-09 · moved by L. Johnson

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July 1 Extreme Weather Event Update

WHEREAS the storm on July 1 devastated thousands of homes in the City of Ottawa by flooding, with an intensity and volume of water not before seen in the City of Ottawa; and, WHEREAS the flooding experienced was due to a combination of factors including overland flooding, sanitary and storm sewer surcharges, and others; and WHEREAS Infrastructure and Water Services has committed to a comprehensive review of this extreme weather event to ‘better understand impacts, assess system performance,...

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Moved by: Councillor L. Johnson

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
PASSED

WHEREAS on July 1, 2026, an extreme weather event impacted the city of Ottawa causing extensive flooding as well as damage to trees and property; and WHEREAS repair or renovations of affected homes and buildings will be required and property owners may have to obtain demolition and/or building permits in order to repair existing buildings and structures in the areas affected by the flooding; and WHEREAS the cost of these permits would cause additional hardship to the impacted residents, who...

Motion no. 2026-83-03 · moved by M. Sutcliffe

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July 1 Extreme Weather Event Update

WHEREAS on July 1, 2026, an extreme weather event impacted the city of Ottawa causing extensive flooding as well as damage to trees and property; and WHEREAS repair or renovations of affected homes and buildings will be required and property owners may have to obtain demolition and/or building permits in order to repair existing buildings and structures in the areas affected by the flooding; and WHEREAS the cost of these permits would cause additional hardship to the impacted residents, who...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Sutcliffe

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
PASSED

WHEREAS on July 1, 2026, the City of Ottawa experienced a historic rainfall event; and WHEREAS staff have received as of July 14, 2026, approximately 6000 service requests from residents whose homes experienced basement flooding as a result of this storm event; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa offers two programs to assist residential property owners affected by flooding: the Compassionate Grant Program and the Residential Protective Plumbing Program; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa's...

Motion no. 2026-83-02 · moved by M. Sutcliffe

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July 1 Extreme Weather Event Update

WHEREAS on July 1, 2026, the City of Ottawa experienced a historic rainfall event; and WHEREAS staff have received as of July 14, 2026, approximately 6000 service requests from residents whose homes experienced basement flooding as a result of this storm event; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa offers two programs to assist residential property owners affected by flooding: the Compassionate Grant Program and the Residential Protective Plumbing Program; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa's...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Sutcliffe

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
PASSED

WHEREAS the Canadian Red Cross is a leading organization in helping communities respond to natural disasters across Canada, having helped over a million Canadians recover following disasters and weather events over the last 10 years; and WHEREAS thousands of Ottawa residents continue to cope with the significant emotional, physical, and financial impacts of flooding to their homes arising from the July 1, 2026 extreme weather and flood event; and WHEREAS recovering from these floods will take...

Motion no. 2026-83-05 · moved by M. Sutcliffe

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July 1 Extreme Weather Event Update

WHEREAS the Canadian Red Cross is a leading organization in helping communities respond to natural disasters across Canada, having helped over a million Canadians recover following disasters and weather events over the last 10 years; and WHEREAS thousands of Ottawa residents continue to cope with the significant emotional, physical, and financial impacts of flooding to their homes arising from the July 1, 2026 extreme weather and flood event; and WHEREAS recovering from these floods will take...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Sutcliffe

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
PASSED

WHEREAS the July 1, 2026, extreme rainfall event caused significant flooding impacts across the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS preliminary City data as of July 10 shows that the highest rainfall totals recorded through rain gauges were in the west end, including 167 millimetres at Britannia, 151 millimetres at Colonnade, and 144 millimetres at Nepean; and WHEREAS preliminary City data as of July 10 indicates that Wards 7, 8 and 9 accounted for approximately 83 percent of flood-related service...

Motion no. 2026-83-06 · moved by S. Devine

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July 1 Extreme Weather Event Update

WHEREAS the July 1, 2026, extreme rainfall event caused significant flooding impacts across the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS preliminary City data as of July 10 shows that the highest rainfall totals recorded through rain gauges were in the west end, including 167 millimetres at Britannia, 151 millimetres at Colonnade, and 144 millimetres at Nepean; and WHEREAS preliminary City data as of July 10 indicates that Wards 7, 8 and 9 accounted for approximately 83 percent of flood-related service...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.

DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor L. Dudas) Severe weather events are becoming more frequent and can generate significant demand on 3-1-1 services within a short period of time. During major storms, many resident reports involve important but non-life-threatening issues that require timely logging, assessment, and response by the City. Recent events, such as the July 1, 2026 storm, demonstrated that high call volumes limit residents' ability to report both urgent concerns, such as severe...

Motion 10

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July 1 Extreme Weather Event Update

DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor L. Dudas) Severe weather events are becoming more frequent and can generate significant demand on 3-1-1 services within a short period of time. During major storms, many resident reports involve important but non-life-threatening issues that require timely logging, assessment, and response by the City. Recent events, such as the July 1, 2026 storm, demonstrated that high call volumes limit residents' ability to report both urgent concerns, such as severe...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
PASSED

WHEREAS extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, requiring the City to enhance its emergency preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities; WHEREAS on July 1, 2026, the City of Ottawa experienced an unprecedented extreme weather event with Britannia recording 167 mm of rain—a volume that exceeded a 1-in-200-year event; WHEREAS the severity of the extreme weather event led to widespread flooding and significant property damage, resulting in more than 5,700...

Motion no. 2026-83-08 · moved by T. Kavanagh

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July 1 Extreme Weather Event Update

WHEREAS extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, requiring the City to enhance its emergency preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities; WHEREAS on July 1, 2026, the City of Ottawa experienced an unprecedented extreme weather event with Britannia recording 167 mm of rain—a volume that exceeded a 1-in-200-year event; WHEREAS the severity of the extreme weather event led to widespread flooding and significant property damage, resulting in more than 5,700...

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Moved by: Councillor T. Kavanagh

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
11.1 PASSED

Recommendation That Council Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 915 Merivale Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 11.

Motion 1

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Designation of 915 Merivale Road

Recommendation That Council Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 915 Merivale Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 11.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
12.1 Received

Board Recommendation(s) That the City of Ottawa Council receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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Ottawa Police Service Board Annual Report - 2025

Board Recommendation(s) That the City of Ottawa Council receive this report for information.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
13.1 · 2 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Development Charge Reduction Program

DEFEATED CLOSE VOTE

That the report be referred for consideration to a Special Meeting of Council sitting as Committee of the Whole as soon as is practicable.

Motion no. 2026-83-10 · moved by S. Menard

11 Yes 14 No
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Development Charge Reduction Program

That the report be referred for consideration to a Special Meeting of Council sitting as Committee of the Whole as soon as is practicable.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

How councillors voted

ABSENT (0)

  • None
PASSED

Report Recommendation(s) That Council : Approve the projects listed in this report under Table 1 submitted on June 19, 2026 as part of the application process for the Development Charge Reduction Program, under the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build. Approve an additional $398.0 million in budget authority, bringing the total approved budget authority to $692.2 million, subject to successful negotiations to support projects submitted to the Province for DCRP funding. This authority includes...

Motion 1

23 Yes 1 No
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Development Charge Reduction Program

Report Recommendation(s) That Council : Approve the projects listed in this report under Table 1 submitted on June 19, 2026 as part of the application process for the Development Charge Reduction Program, under the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build. Approve an additional $398.0 million in budget authority, bringing the total approved budget authority to $692.2 million, subject to successful negotiations to support projects submitted to the Province for DCRP funding. This authority includes...

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How councillors voted

NO (1)

ABSENT (0)

  • None
14.1 · 2 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Transportation and Mobility Strategy and Action Plan

PASSED

WHEREAS the Transportation and Mobility Strategy and Action Plan identifies a number of operational measures intended to improve mobility, reduce congestion, and enhance the reliability of the City's transportation network in response to increased travel demand; and WHEREAS many of these measures represent sound transportation management practices that would benefit residents beyond the current return-to-office transition period; and WHEREAS proactive traffic management, coordinated...

Motion no. 2026-83-11 · moved by S. Desroches

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Transportation and Mobility Strategy and Action Plan

WHEREAS the Transportation and Mobility Strategy and Action Plan identifies a number of operational measures intended to improve mobility, reduce congestion, and enhance the reliability of the City's transportation network in response to increased travel demand; and WHEREAS many of these measures represent sound transportation management practices that would benefit residents beyond the current return-to-office transition period; and WHEREAS proactive traffic management, coordinated...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
PASSED

Report Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Transportation and Mobility Strategy and Action Plan, including temporary transportation and mobility measures, as described in this report; Direct staff to prepare and bring forward any by-laws required to implement the measures approved through Recommendation 1, including amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law and Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law, as applicable; Direct staff to initiate any statutory planning process under the...

Motion 1

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Transportation and Mobility Strategy and Action Plan

Report Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Transportation and Mobility Strategy and Action Plan, including temporary transportation and mobility measures, as described in this report; Direct staff to prepare and bring forward any by-laws required to implement the measures approved through Recommendation 1, including amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law and Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law, as applicable; Direct staff to initiate any statutory planning process under the...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council endorse seeking an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 6158 Rideau Valley Drive North in accordance with the details of the amendment set forth in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Proposed Resolution for Zoning By-law Amendment – 6158 Rideau Valley Drive

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council endorse seeking an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 6158 Rideau Valley Drive North in accordance with the details of the amendment set forth in Document 2.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 912 David Manchester Road as shown in Document 1, to permit a place of worship, as detailed in Document 2. An amendment to Zoning By-law 2026-50 for 912 David Manchester Road, as shown in Document 3, to permit a place of worship, as de-tailed in Document 4. Carried with dissent from Councillor Kelly.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 912 David Manchester Road

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 912 David Manchester Road as shown in Document 1, to permit a place of worship, as detailed in Document 2. An amendment to Zoning By-law 2026-50 for 912 David Manchester Road, as shown in Document 3, to permit a place of worship, as de-tailed in Document 4. Carried with dissent from Councillor Kelly.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council refuse an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 and Zoning By-law 2026-50 for part of 2933 Breezy Heights Road, as shown in Document 1.

Motion 1

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Minor Zoning By-law Amendment – 2933 Breezy Heights Road

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council refuse an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 and Zoning By-law 2026-50 for part of 2933 Breezy Heights Road, as shown in Document 1.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.4 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the 2026 Amendment to the Development Charges Background Study: Village of Richmond attached as Document 1. Approve that City of Ottawa By-law 2024-218, the Development Charges By law, 2024, be amended to update the area-specific development charge rates for Village of Richmond Sanitary Sewer Service Area as in the draft by law attached as Document 2.

Motion 1

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Area Specific Sanitary Sewer Development Charges Amendment – Village of Richmond

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the 2026 Amendment to the Development Charges Background Study: Village of Richmond attached as Document 1. Approve that City of Ottawa By-law 2024-218, the Development Charges By law, 2024, be amended to update the area-specific development charge rates for Village of Richmond Sanitary Sewer Service Area as in the draft by law attached as Document 2.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.5 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The installation of an unwarranted all-way-stop control at the intersection of Dalmeny Rd. and Nixon Rd; and That following the installation of the all way control, staff assess the intersection for additional safety measures and report to the ward councillor the results of the assessment and options to fund proposed improvements.

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor I. Skalski - All-Way-Stop Control at the intersection of Dalmeny Road and Nixon Road

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The installation of an unwarranted all-way-stop control at the intersection of Dalmeny Rd. and Nixon Rd; and That following the installation of the all way control, staff assess the intersection for additional safety measures and report to the ward councillor the results of the assessment and options to fund proposed improvements.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.6 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: That the owner at 1639 Loney Crescent be eligible for the Ditch Compensation Program subject to the execution of a release and amending subdivision and covenant agreements in the form utilized for the other properties under the program. The amount of $5,989.10 be funded from the Rural Affairs Office (Account 111 212).

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor I. Skalski - Country Hill Estates (Osgoode)

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: That the owner at 1639 Loney Crescent be eligible for the Ditch Compensation Program subject to the execution of a release and amending subdivision and covenant agreements in the form utilized for the other properties under the program. The amount of $5,989.10 be funded from the Rural Affairs Office (Account 111 212).

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.7 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve reducing the posted speed limit on Manotick Main Street from Century Road to Eastman Avenue to 50 km/h; and Direct staff to complete the corresponding signage changes as soon as practicable.

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor D. Brown - Speed Reduction on Manotick Main Street

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve reducing the posted speed limit on Manotick Main Street from Century Road to Eastman Avenue to 50 km/h; and Direct staff to complete the corresponding signage changes as soon as practicable.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
16.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District Study, attached as Document 3; Approve the designation of the Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District as identified in Document 2 by by-law under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act; Adopt the proposed Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District Plan by by-law under Section 41.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as shown in Document 5; as amended at appendix B; Direct Heritage Planning...

Motion 1

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Designation of the Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District Study, attached as Document 3; Approve the designation of the Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District as identified in Document 2 by by-law under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act; Adopt the proposed Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District Plan by by-law under Section 41.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as shown in Document 5; as amended at appendix B; Direct Heritage Planning...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
16.2 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 701 Montréal Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5. Direct that the report be submitted to Council for consideration at its meeting of July 15, 2026, pursuant to Subsection 35(7) of the Procedure By-law.

Motion 1

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Designation of 701 Montréal Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 701 Montréal Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5. Direct that the report be submitted to Council for consideration at its meeting of July 15, 2026, pursuant to Subsection 35(7) of the Procedure By-law.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
16.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application to demolish the accessory structure at 66 Bradford Street; Confirm that the demolition does not constitute a change to the existing Statement of Cultural Heritage Value for the property and that no by-law amendments are required; Direct that the report be submitted to Council for consideration at its meeting of July 15, 2026, pursuant to Subsection 35(7) of the Procedure By-law.

Motion 1

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Application to demolish the accessory structure at 66 Bradford Street, a property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application to demolish the accessory structure at 66 Bradford Street; Confirm that the demolition does not constitute a change to the existing Statement of Cultural Heritage Value for the property and that no by-law amendments are required; Direct that the report be submitted to Council for consideration at its meeting of July 15, 2026, pursuant to Subsection 35(7) of the Procedure By-law.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
16.4 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Endorse the continued preservation and public accessibility of the Canadian Register of Historic Places as a bilingual, pan-Canadian register of recognized historic places; Support the National Trust for Canada's proposal to assume stewardship of the Canadian Register of Historic Places; Authorize the Chair of the Built Heritage Committee to provide a letter on behalf of Council to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, expressing...

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor R. King – Stewardship of the Canadian Register of Historic Places

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Endorse the continued preservation and public accessibility of the Canadian Register of Historic Places as a bilingual, pan-Canadian register of recognized historic places; Support the National Trust for Canada's proposal to assume stewardship of the Canadian Register of Historic Places; Authorize the Chair of the Built Heritage Committee to provide a letter on behalf of Council to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, expressing...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
17.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct the General Manager of Community and Social Services, in collaboration relevant departments, to: Develop and implement a standardized, reporting framework, integrated with the data systems being advanced through the Unsheltered Homelessness Outreach Model (UHOM), that provides timely updates: Status of service requests for reported encampments that includes response actions in a manner that maintains the privacy of residents experiencing...

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor R. King – Data Framework for Unsheltered Homelessness Outreach Model

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct the General Manager of Community and Social Services, in collaboration relevant departments, to: Develop and implement a standardized, reporting framework, integrated with the data systems being advanced through the Unsheltered Homelessness Outreach Model (UHOM), that provides timely updates: Status of service requests for reported encampments that includes response actions in a manner that maintains the privacy of residents experiencing...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
18.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve the proposed Rental Renovation Licence By-law as described in this report and in the general form set out in Document 1; Direct the Policy Development department to include a review of the rental renovation license bylaw on the proposed by-law review workplan for the next term of Council and, if approved as part of that workplan, that staff bring the results of that review forward in Q4 2027; and Approve that the addition of the...

Motion 1

20 Yes 5 No
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Rental Renovation Licence By-law Review

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve the proposed Rental Renovation Licence By-law as described in this report and in the general form set out in Document 1; Direct the Policy Development department to include a review of the rental renovation license bylaw on the proposed by-law review workplan for the next term of Council and, if approved as part of that workplan, that staff bring the results of that review forward in Q4 2027; and Approve that the addition of the...

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How councillors voted

ABSENT (0)

  • None
18.2 · 2 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 287, 299 Loretta Avenue South and 153, 157 Hickory Street

PASSED

WHEREAS Planning and Housing Committee recommended approval of an Official Plan Amendment for 287, 299 Loretta Avenue South and 153, 157 Hickory Street on July 8, 2026 in report ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0060; AND WHEREAS report ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0060 inadvertently did not include all details of the desired policy revision; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Recommendation 1a) to ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0060 be replaced with the following: a) Approve the Amendment to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan in Volume 2A...

Motion no. 2026-83-12 · moved by J. Leiper

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Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 287, 299 Loretta Avenue South and 153, 157 Hickory Street

WHEREAS Planning and Housing Committee recommended approval of an Official Plan Amendment for 287, 299 Loretta Avenue South and 153, 157 Hickory Street on July 8, 2026 in report ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0060; AND WHEREAS report ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0060 inadvertently did not include all details of the desired policy revision; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Recommendation 1a) to ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0060 be replaced with the following: a) Approve the Amendment to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan in Volume 2A...

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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Amendment to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan in Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 287, 299 Loretta Avenue South and 153, 157 Hickory Street, as shown on Document 1, to amend Schedule E and Policy 4.1.1.8 of the West Downtown Secondary Plan to permit a 12 storey building, as detailed in Schedule A. Approve the Amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 287, 299 Loretta Avenue South and 153, 157 Hickory Street, as shown in Document 3,...

Motion 1

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Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 287, 299 Loretta Avenue South and 153, 157 Hickory Street

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Amendment to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan in Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 287, 299 Loretta Avenue South and 153, 157 Hickory Street, as shown on Document 1, to amend Schedule E and Policy 4.1.1.8 of the West Downtown Secondary Plan to permit a 12 storey building, as detailed in Schedule A. Approve the Amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 287, 299 Loretta Avenue South and 153, 157 Hickory Street, as shown in Document 3,...

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18.3 Received

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report concerning an error in public notification regarding the planning applications for 267 O’Connor Street, as shown on Document 1, in accordance with the Planning Act and the City of Ottawa’s Notification and Public Consultation Policy, and consider repealing the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, stemming from the staff report attached in Document 3, being by-laws 2026-165, 2026-166, and 2026-171, which were enacted by...

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267 O’Connor Street – Public Notification

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report concerning an error in public notification regarding the planning applications for 267 O’Connor Street, as shown on Document 1, in accordance with the Planning Act and the City of Ottawa’s Notification and Public Consultation Policy, and consider repealing the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, stemming from the staff report attached in Document 3, being by-laws 2026-165, 2026-166, and 2026-171, which were enacted by...

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18.4 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council refuse the Official Plan Amendment to include 6437 Flewellyn Road and 6435 Fernbank Road within the urban boundary and to designate them as “Neighbourhood” under the Suburban Transect, and direct staff to defend the City’s position at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

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Official Plan Amendment – Stittsville West Urban Boundary Expansion for 6437 Flewellyn Road and 6435 Fernbank Road

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council refuse the Official Plan Amendment to include 6437 Flewellyn Road and 6435 Fernbank Road within the urban boundary and to designate them as “Neighbourhood” under the Suburban Transect, and direct staff to defend the City’s position at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

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18.5 PASSED

Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Direct staff to not initiate new secondary planning projects for Beechwood/St-Laurent, Richmond Road/Westboro, and South Keys until further direction is received from the Province regarding the use of secondary plans as a land use planning tool. Direct staff to use a concept plan process rather than a secondary planning process for lifting the Future Neighbourhood Overlay for...

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Secondary Plan Update

Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Direct staff to not initiate new secondary planning projects for Beechwood/St-Laurent, Richmond Road/Westboro, and South Keys until further direction is received from the Province regarding the use of secondary plans as a land use planning tool. Direct staff to use a concept plan process rather than a secondary planning process for lifting the Future Neighbourhood Overlay for...

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18.6 PASSED

Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve amendments to Zoning By-law No. 2008-250 as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2B. Approve amendments to Zoning By-law 2026-50, as shown in Document 1, and detailed in Document 2B. Approve amendments to Zoning By-law No. 2008-250 as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2C. Approve amendments to Zoning By-law No. 2026-50 as shown in Document 1 and...

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Omnibus Zoning By-law amendments and updates on motions and directions concerning the new Zoning By-law

Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve amendments to Zoning By-law No. 2008-250 as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2B. Approve amendments to Zoning By-law 2026-50, as shown in Document 1, and detailed in Document 2B. Approve amendments to Zoning By-law No. 2008-250 as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2C. Approve amendments to Zoning By-law No. 2026-50 as shown in Document 1 and...

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18.7 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the 2026 Amendment to the Development Charges Background Study: Millennium Park attached as Document 1. Approve that City of Ottawa By-law 2024-218, the Development Charges By law, 2024, be amended to revise the area-specific development charge rates for the Millennium Park Benefitting Area as in the draft by-law attached as Document 2.

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Area-Specific Development Charges Amendment - Millenium Park

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the 2026 Amendment to the Development Charges Background Study: Millennium Park attached as Document 1. Approve that City of Ottawa By-law 2024-218, the Development Charges By law, 2024, be amended to revise the area-specific development charge rates for the Millennium Park Benefitting Area as in the draft by-law attached as Document 2.

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19.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Authorize the General Manager of Planning, Development and Building Services to enter into an agreement (including any amendments) with EnviroCentre to plan, coordinate, implement and operate two School Street initiatives during the fall of 2026 at the following locations: One of the three local street frontages adjacent to École élémentaire publique Francophone Francojeunesse being either Osgoode Street, Henderson Avenue, or Nelson Street;...

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School Street Pilot Agreement

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Authorize the General Manager of Planning, Development and Building Services to enter into an agreement (including any amendments) with EnviroCentre to plan, coordinate, implement and operate two School Street initiatives during the fall of 2026 at the following locations: One of the three local street frontages adjacent to École élémentaire publique Francophone Francojeunesse being either Osgoode Street, Henderson Avenue, or Nelson Street;...

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20.1.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve of an amendment to Volume 2C – Area Specific Policies of the Official Plan to permit an expansion to the Osgoode Care Centre at 7650 Snake Island Road, as detailed in Document 2.

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Official Plan Amendment for 7650 Snake Island Road

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve of an amendment to Volume 2C – Area Specific Policies of the Official Plan to permit an expansion to the Osgoode Care Centre at 7650 Snake Island Road, as detailed in Document 2.

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20.1.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the highway name change of Hughson Place to Marshall Farm Lane, as shown on Document 1.

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Highway Name Change Application – Marshall Farm Lane

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the highway name change of Hughson Place to Marshall Farm Lane, as shown on Document 1.

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20.1.3 PASSED

Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Direct staff to prepare a final report and any recommended changes to the Site Plan Control By-law, pursuant to Housing Acceleration Plan Item number two (2), and report back to Committee and Council in Q2 2027; Direct staff to explore the implementation of a Commence Work By-law to complement any recommended changes to the Site Plan Control By-law, and report back to Committee and...

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Site Plan Control By-law Update

Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Direct staff to prepare a final report and any recommended changes to the Site Plan Control By-law, pursuant to Housing Acceleration Plan Item number two (2), and report back to Committee and Council in Q2 2027; Direct staff to explore the implementation of a Commence Work By-law to complement any recommended changes to the Site Plan Control By-law, and report back to Committee and...

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20.1.4 · 2 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Amendments to Site Plan Control By-law to Coordinate with Zoning By-law 2026-50 and to Comply with Legislative Changes to the Planning Act

PASSED

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s current Site Plan Control By-law was updated to exempt residential and mixed-use buildings of up to 12 dwelling units from requiring a site plan control application pursuant to Motion No. 2025-66-05, in the context of the Housing Innovation Task Force Report; and WHEREAS Planned Unit Developments of multiple residential buildings on a lot are exempt from site plan control if they contain up to 10 units; and WHEREAS staff recommend a consistent application of the...

Motion no. 2026-83-13 · moved by G. Gower

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Amendments to Site Plan Control By-law to Coordinate with Zoning By-law 2026-50 and to Comply with Legislative Changes to the Planning Act

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s current Site Plan Control By-law was updated to exempt residential and mixed-use buildings of up to 12 dwelling units from requiring a site plan control application pursuant to Motion No. 2025-66-05, in the context of the Housing Innovation Task Force Report; and WHEREAS Planned Unit Developments of multiple residential buildings on a lot are exempt from site plan control if they contain up to 10 units; and WHEREAS staff recommend a consistent application of the...

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

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PASSED

Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council repeal and replace the Site Plan Control By-law 2014-256 as shown in Document 1.

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Amendments to Site Plan Control By-law to Coordinate with Zoning By-law 2026-50 and to Comply with Legislative Changes to the Planning Act

Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council repeal and replace the Site Plan Control By-law 2014-256 as shown in Document 1.

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20.1.5 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Urban Design Guidelines for Buildings – Low-rise Infill Housing, attached as Document 1.

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Urban Design Guidelines for Buildings – Low-rise Infill Housing

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Urban Design Guidelines for Buildings – Low-rise Infill Housing, attached as Document 1.

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20.1.6 PASSED

Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the amendments to the Building By-Law 2014-220, as detailed in Document 1.

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Amendment to Building By-law No. 2014-220

Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the amendments to the Building By-Law 2014-220, as detailed in Document 1.

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20.1.7 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the extension of the ATV trail network expansion pilot project for the period of one year, through the adoption of the by-law amendment, attached as Document 1.

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Amendment to the ATV, ORV and Snowmobile By-law to extend the Expansion Pilot Project

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the extension of the ATV trail network expansion pilot project for the period of one year, through the adoption of the by-law amendment, attached as Document 1.

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20.1.8 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng., of Robinson Consultants Inc. under Section 78 of the Drainage Act to prepare a new report to accommodate the land use changes within the existing Thomas R. Baxter Municipal Drain drainage area.

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Thomas R. Baxter Municipal Drain - Appointment of Engineer

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng., of Robinson Consultants Inc. under Section 78 of the Drainage Act to prepare a new report to accommodate the land use changes within the existing Thomas R. Baxter Municipal Drain drainage area.

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20.1.9 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The proposed amendment to the Site Alteration By-law 2024-448, attached as Document 1. That the General Manager, Strategic Initiatives, and the City Solicitor be directed to bring forward the amending by-law to Council for enactment.

Motion 1

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Site Alteration By-law Amendment

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The proposed amendment to the Site Alteration By-law 2024-448, attached as Document 1. That the General Manager, Strategic Initiatives, and the City Solicitor be directed to bring forward the amending by-law to Council for enactment.

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20.2.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve official Plan Amendment XX to remove the Future Neighbourhood Overlay; amend various schedules in the Official Plan to adjust the Industrial and Logistics boundary, extend two collector streets, and add new Urban green space; and provide new Area Specific Policies, to guide the future development of the S-1 Barrhaven South Future Neighbourhood Area, as detailed in Document 2 Approve amendments to the Barrhaven South Urban Expansion Area...

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S-1 Barrhaven South Future Neighbourhood

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve official Plan Amendment XX to remove the Future Neighbourhood Overlay; amend various schedules in the Official Plan to adjust the Industrial and Logistics boundary, extend two collector streets, and add new Urban green space; and provide new Area Specific Policies, to guide the future development of the S-1 Barrhaven South Future Neighbourhood Area, as detailed in Document 2 Approve amendments to the Barrhaven South Urban Expansion Area...

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20.2.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 444 CitiGate Drive, as shown in Document 1, to permit a warehouse as permitted use, as well as lifting the holding provision on the subject site, as detailed in Document 2. An amendment to Zoning By-law 2026-50 for 444 CitiGate Drive, as shown in Document 3, to permit a warehouse as permitted use, as detailed in Document 4.

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 444 CitiGate Drive

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 444 CitiGate Drive, as shown in Document 1, to permit a warehouse as permitted use, as well as lifting the holding provision on the subject site, as detailed in Document 2. An amendment to Zoning By-law 2026-50 for 444 CitiGate Drive, as shown in Document 3, to permit a warehouse as permitted use, as detailed in Document 4.

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20.2.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The Urban Design Guidelines for Buildings – Low-rise Infill Housing, attached as Document 1; and. The Urban Design Guidelines for Buildings - Mid-Rise, attached as Document 2.

Motion 1

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Urban Design Guidelines for Buildings – Low-rise Infill Housing and Mid-Rise

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The Urban Design Guidelines for Buildings – Low-rise Infill Housing, attached as Document 1; and. The Urban Design Guidelines for Buildings - Mid-Rise, attached as Document 2.

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20.2.4 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the 2026 Amendment to the Stormwater Management Development Charges Background Study: Monahan Drain (SWM Area W-1) attached as Document 1. Approve that By-law 2024-224 be amended to revise the area-specific development charge stormwater management rates for Monahan Drain Stormwater Facilities (SWM Area W-1) as in the draft by-law attached as Document 2.

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Area-Specific Stormwater Development Charges Amendment – Monahan

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the 2026 Amendment to the Stormwater Management Development Charges Background Study: Monahan Drain (SWM Area W-1) attached as Document 1. Approve that By-law 2024-224 be amended to revise the area-specific development charge stormwater management rates for Monahan Drain Stormwater Facilities (SWM Area W-1) as in the draft by-law attached as Document 2.

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20.2.5 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve exemptions to the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law (2016-326), as amended, to allow: The installation of a ground sign with an electronic message centre in a TM zone, while the By-law limits this type of sign in this zone (Table 1A); To allow the electronic message centre to be installed within 36m of a residential dwelling in a residential zone, while the By-law provides for a minimum setback of 45m (Subsection 103(b)); To allow the...

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Motion – Councilor G. Gower - Signage with Message Centre at 1 Mulkins Street

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve exemptions to the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law (2016-326), as amended, to allow: The installation of a ground sign with an electronic message centre in a TM zone, while the By-law limits this type of sign in this zone (Table 1A); To allow the electronic message centre to be installed within 36m of a residential dwelling in a residential zone, while the By-law provides for a minimum setback of 45m (Subsection 103(b)); To allow the...

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20.3.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the Parking Services 2025 Annual Report.

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2025 Parking Services Annual Report

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the Parking Services 2025 Annual Report.

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20.3.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: reducing the speed limit to 40 km/h on Abbott Street East from Robert Grant Avenue to Stittsville Main Street, and on Fernbank Road from Shea Road to Cope Drive, to provide continuous speed limits on these corridors; that the speed limit on Cope Drive, from Robert Grant Avenue to Angel Heights/Goldhawk Drive and from Shea Road to Fernbank Road, be reduced from 50 km/h to 40 km/h; that the future section of Cope Drive, from Angel...

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Motion – Councillor G. Gower – Speed reductions

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: reducing the speed limit to 40 km/h on Abbott Street East from Robert Grant Avenue to Stittsville Main Street, and on Fernbank Road from Shea Road to Cope Drive, to provide continuous speed limits on these corridors; that the speed limit on Cope Drive, from Robert Grant Avenue to Angel Heights/Goldhawk Drive and from Shea Road to Fernbank Road, be reduced from 50 km/h to 40 km/h; that the future section of Cope Drive, from Angel...

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21 PASSED

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2025-100), Subsection 13(1)(d), labour relations and employee negotiations, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to “Strategic Collective Bargaining – Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5500 (CUPE 5500) – Ratification of Tentative Agreement.”

Motion no. 2026-83-14 · moved by S. Plante

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In Camera Items

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2025-100), Subsection 13(1)(d), labour relations and employee negotiations, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to “Strategic Collective Bargaining – Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5500 (CUPE 5500) – Ratification of Tentative Agreement.”

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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21.1 PASSED

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa (the City) and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5500 (CUPE 5500) have committed to working collaboratively to resolve issues of mutual concern in the workplace; and, WHEREAS the collective agreements between the City and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5500 (CUPE 5500) expired on March 31, 2026; and, WHEREAS the bargaining teams for the City and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5500 (CUPE 5500) have been in negotiations in an effort to...

Motion no. 2026-83-15 · moved by G. Gower

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Strategic Collective Bargaining – Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5500(CUPE 5500) – Ratification of Tentative Agreement

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa (the City) and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5500 (CUPE 5500) have committed to working collaboratively to resolve issues of mutual concern in the workplace; and, WHEREAS the collective agreements between the City and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5500 (CUPE 5500) expired on March 31, 2026; and, WHEREAS the bargaining teams for the City and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5500 (CUPE 5500) have been in negotiations in an effort to...

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

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22 Received

That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.

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Disposition of Items Approved by Committees under Delegated Authority

That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.

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23 PASSED

That the report from the Ottawa Police Service Board entitled “Ottawa Police Service Board Annual Report - 2025”, the report from Finance and Corporate Services Department entitled “Development Charge Reduction Program”, the report from Strategic Initiatives Department entitled “Transportation and Mobility Strategy and Action Plan”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 37, Built Heritage Committee Report 33, Community Services Committee Report 23, Planning and Housing Committee...

Motion no. 2026-83-16 · moved by S. Plante

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Motion to Adopt Reports

That the report from the Ottawa Police Service Board entitled “Ottawa Police Service Board Annual Report - 2025”, the report from Finance and Corporate Services Department entitled “Development Charge Reduction Program”, the report from Strategic Initiatives Department entitled “Transportation and Mobility Strategy and Action Plan”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 37, Built Heritage Committee Report 33, Community Services Committee Report 23, Planning and Housing Committee...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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24.1 PASSED

WHEREAS the Invictus Games is an international adaptive sporting event founded in 2014 to support the recovery, rehabilitation, and resilience of wounded, injured, and ill active service members and veterans through the power of sport; and WHEREAS Canada has successfully hosted the Invictus Games through separate and independently awarded host bids, including the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 and the Invictus Games Vancouver and Whistler 2025, demonstrating national capacity to deliver...

Motion no. 2026-83-17 · moved by M. Luloff

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Invictus Games Steering Committee

WHEREAS the Invictus Games is an international adaptive sporting event founded in 2014 to support the recovery, rehabilitation, and resilience of wounded, injured, and ill active service members and veterans through the power of sport; and WHEREAS Canada has successfully hosted the Invictus Games through separate and independently awarded host bids, including the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 and the Invictus Games Vancouver and Whistler 2025, demonstrating national capacity to deliver...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Luloff

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24.2 PASSED

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is experiencing sustained population growth and increasing demand for aquatic facilities, with current capacity insufficient to meet community needs, competitive sport requirements, and public programming demand; and WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Facility Master Plan identifies the need for a new 50 metre aquatic facility to address both current deficiencies and future growth pressures; and WHEREAS a 50-metre aquatic facility would increase Ottawa Tourism’s...

Motion no. 2026-83-18 · moved by S. Menard

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Joint Aquatic Sports Centre – MOU with Carleton University

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is experiencing sustained population growth and increasing demand for aquatic facilities, with current capacity insufficient to meet community needs, competitive sport requirements, and public programming demand; and WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Facility Master Plan identifies the need for a new 50 metre aquatic facility to address both current deficiencies and future growth pressures; and WHEREAS a 50-metre aquatic facility would increase Ottawa Tourism’s...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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24.3 PASSED

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 Peter Clark selflessly served the Barrhaven West community as a school crossing guard, helping countless children and families travel safely to and from school and cross the street; WHEREAS on March...

Motion no. 2026-83-19 · moved by D. Hill

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Commemorative Naming – Crossing Guard Park

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 Peter Clark selflessly served the Barrhaven West community as a school crossing guard, helping countless children and families travel safely to and from school and cross the street; WHEREAS on March...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Hill

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24.4 PASSED

WHEREAS the I ❤︎ (Heart) 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 autumn 2026 market is scheduled for Sunday 20 September 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...

Motion no. 2026-83-20 · moved by W. Lo

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I ❤︎ (Heart) Barrhaven Market, Autumn 2026

WHEREAS the I ❤︎ (Heart) 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 autumn 2026 market is scheduled for Sunday 20 September 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...

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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo

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24.5 PASSED

WHEREAS the lands municipally known as 7000 Campeau Drive – formerly the Kanata Lakes Golf and Country Club, and referred to throughout this motion as the Kanata golf lands and greenspace – comprise approximately 175 acres within the Kanata Lakes community, and were made subject to a 1981 agreement known as the 40% Agreement, requiring that 40 per cent of the area be preserved as open space; and WHEREAS when the urban boundary was extended to allow this area to be developed, the community was...

Motion no. 2026-83-21 · moved by C. Curry

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Preserving of the Kanata golf lands and greenspace

WHEREAS the lands municipally known as 7000 Campeau Drive – formerly the Kanata Lakes Golf and Country Club, and referred to throughout this motion as the Kanata golf lands and greenspace – comprise approximately 175 acres within the Kanata Lakes community, and were made subject to a 1981 agreement known as the 40% Agreement, requiring that 40 per cent of the area be preserved as open space; and WHEREAS when the urban boundary was extended to allow this area to be developed, the community was...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Curry

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25.1 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion so that the park naming event may take place prior to the ERRP Blackout Period WHEREAS in 2026 Ottawa is commemorating the 200th anniversary of Bytown’s founding (September 26,1826), followed by the 200th anniversary of the ByWard Market in 2027 (May 1, 1827); and WHEREAS as part of the anniversary, the City will be undertaking several initiatives to celebrate Ottawa's rich history and cultural diversity, boost civic...

Motion no. 2026-83-22 · moved by R. Brockington

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Commemorative Naming – Riverside Bicentennial Park

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion so that the park naming event may take place prior to the ERRP Blackout Period WHEREAS in 2026 Ottawa is commemorating the 200th anniversary of Bytown’s founding (September 26,1826), followed by the 200th anniversary of the ByWard Market in 2027 (May 1, 1827); and WHEREAS as part of the anniversary, the City will be undertaking several initiatives to celebrate Ottawa's rich history and cultural diversity, boost civic...

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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
25.2 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to transfer of ownership of 1316 Dorchester Avenue and the preference to resolve the encroachment matter expeditiously. WHEREAS the original house located at 1316 Dorchester was torn down and a modern home was built this decade which added a secondary dwelling unit and included approximately $100,000 in development charges and other fees to the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS 1316 Dorchester Avenue was recently sold and...

Motion no. 2026-83-23 · moved by R. Brockington

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1316 Dorchester Avenue Permanent Encroachment Fee Waiver

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to transfer of ownership of 1316 Dorchester Avenue and the preference to resolve the encroachment matter expeditiously. WHEREAS the original house located at 1316 Dorchester was torn down and a modern home was built this decade which added a secondary dwelling unit and included approximately $100,000 in development charges and other fees to the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS 1316 Dorchester Avenue was recently sold and...

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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
25.3 PASSED

WHEREAS the City received a complaint regarding a residence on Pintail Terrace in Orléans, who transformed their property into a popular annual Halloween haunted house attraction; and WHEREAS the City requires adequate time to work with the homeowner to ensure compliance; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit the introduction of the following motion: WHEREAS the Albert family, residing on Pintail Terrace in Orléans, has transformed their property into a...

Motion no. 2026-83-24 · moved by M. Luloff

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Halloween Haunted House

WHEREAS the City received a complaint regarding a residence on Pintail Terrace in Orléans, who transformed their property into a popular annual Halloween haunted house attraction; and WHEREAS the City requires adequate time to work with the homeowner to ensure compliance; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit the introduction of the following motion: WHEREAS the Albert family, residing on Pintail Terrace in Orléans, has transformed their property into a...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Luloff

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25.4 PASSED

Be it resolved that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion as procurement for the extension of the services needs to occur prior to the end of July as part of the ongoing Realignment work. WHEREAS the City is presently undertaking road works further to the Greenbank Road Realignment and Extension; WHEREAS development in the area can benefit from extending the servicing infrastructure in conjunction with the road works project and such extension is planned to...

Motion no. 2026-83-25 · moved by D. Hill

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Greenbank Road Realignment and Extension

Be it resolved that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion as procurement for the extension of the services needs to occur prior to the end of July as part of the ongoing Realignment work. WHEREAS the City is presently undertaking road works further to the Greenbank Road Realignment and Extension; WHEREAS development in the area can benefit from extending the servicing infrastructure in conjunction with the road works project and such extension is planned to...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Hill

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25.5 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion so that arrangements can be made in time for the July 15 effective date. WHEREAS on June 24, 2026 Council passed a repeal and replacement of By-law 2002-189, with respect to the licensing and regulation of businesses (the Licensing By-law);and WHEREAS as part of the updated Licensing By-law a one-day or less license option for refreshment vendors at special events at a lower cost than the current license options was...

Motion no. 2026-83-26 · moved by G. Gower

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Licensing By-law – Fee reduction for one-day refreshment vendor and itinerant seller licenses

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion so that arrangements can be made in time for the July 15 effective date. WHEREAS on June 24, 2026 Council passed a repeal and replacement of By-law 2002-189, with respect to the licensing and regulation of businesses (the Licensing By-law);and WHEREAS as part of the updated Licensing By-law a one-day or less license option for refreshment vendors at special events at a lower cost than the current license options was...

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

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25.6 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of July 15, 2026 in order to expedite the process of demolition control. WHEREAS the building at the address of 166 Hinchey Avenue sustained significant damage due to a fire; and WHEREAS given the poor condition of the building and the risk to public safety, it would be in the public interest to demolish the building; and WHEREAS there is currently no building permit application for a replacement building;...

Motion no. 2026-83-27 · moved by J. Leiper

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Motion to exempt demolition control at 166 Hinchey Avenue

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of July 15, 2026 in order to expedite the process of demolition control. WHEREAS the building at the address of 166 Hinchey Avenue sustained significant damage due to a fire; and WHEREAS given the poor condition of the building and the risk to public safety, it would be in the public interest to demolish the building; and WHEREAS there is currently no building permit application for a replacement building;...

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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper

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26.1

WHEREAS on July 1, 2026, the Permanent Council of La Francophonie expressed its support for Canada’s bid to host the 21st Francophonie Summit in 2028; and WHEREAS the Prime Minister has confirmed that the 2028 Francophonie Summit will take place in the National Capital Region, including Ottawa; and WHEREAS the 2028 Francophonie Summit will bring together representatives of 90 member states and governments of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, and represents a historic...

Motion 1 · moved by M. Sutcliffe

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Proclamation of 2028 as the Year of La Francophonie in Ottawa to mark the hosting of the 21st Francophonie Summit

WHEREAS on July 1, 2026, the Permanent Council of La Francophonie expressed its support for Canada’s bid to host the 21st Francophonie Summit in 2028; and WHEREAS the Prime Minister has confirmed that the 2028 Francophonie Summit will take place in the National Capital Region, including Ottawa; and WHEREAS the 2028 Francophonie Summit will bring together representatives of 90 member states and governments of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, and represents a historic...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Sutcliffe

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26.2

WHEREAS 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, one of the most important civic institutions and a source of pride for residents across our city and the region; and WHEREAS the Institute's unique and independent model—bringing together specialized patient care, research, education and innovation under a dedicated cardiac mandate—has enabled it to become a global leader in heart health, delivering discoveries that translate rapidly into better patient care...

Motion 1 · moved by C. Kitts

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University of Ottawa Heart Institute

WHEREAS 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, one of the most important civic institutions and a source of pride for residents across our city and the region; and WHEREAS the Institute's unique and independent model—bringing together specialized patient care, research, education and innovation under a dedicated cardiac mandate—has enabled it to become a global leader in heart health, delivering discoveries that translate rapidly into better patient care...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts

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27.1 PASSED

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2026-299 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2024-448 respecting site alteration.2026-300 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to implement the Commercial Heritage Façade Improvement Program. 2026-301 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to implement the Heritage Property Grant Program2026-302 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2025-243 respecting fees.2026-303 A...

Motion no. 2026-83-28 · moved by S. Plante

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Three Readings

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2026-299 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2024-448 respecting site alteration.2026-300 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to implement the Commercial Heritage Façade Improvement Program. 2026-301 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to implement the Heritage Property Grant Program2026-302 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2025-243 respecting fees.2026-303 A...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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28 PASSED

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of July 15, 2026.

Motion no. 2026-83-29 · moved by S. Plante

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Confirmation By-law

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of July 15, 2026.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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30 PASSED

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of July 15, 2026, be adjourned.

Motion no. 2026-83-30 · moved by S. Plante

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Adjournment

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of July 15, 2026, be adjourned.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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5.1 PASSED

A motion on "Minutes 82 of the City Council meeting of June 24, 2026"

Motion 1

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Minutes 82 of the City Council meeting of June 24, 2026

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9 PASSED

That the report from the Ottawa Police Service Board entitled “Ottawa Police Service Board Annual Report - 2025”, the report from Finance and Corporate Services Department entitled “Development Charge Reduction Program”, the report from Strategic Initiatives Department entitled “Transportation and Mobility Strategy and Action Plan”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 37, Community Services Committee Report 23, Planning and Housing Committee Report 68 and Public Works and...

Motion no. 2026-83-01 · moved by S. Plante

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Motion to Introduce Reports

That the report from the Ottawa Police Service Board entitled “Ottawa Police Service Board Annual Report - 2025”, the report from Finance and Corporate Services Department entitled “Development Charge Reduction Program”, the report from Strategic Initiatives Department entitled “Transportation and Mobility Strategy and Action Plan”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 37, Community Services Committee Report 23, Planning and Housing Committee Report 68 and Public Works and...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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