Finance and Corporate Services Committee
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
17 motions across 15 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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3.1
PASSED
A motion on "FCSC Minutes 34 – 3 March 2026"
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A motion on "FCSC Minutes 34 – 3 March 2026"
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FCSC Minutes 34 – 3 March 2026
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5.1
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council: Adopt the following optional property tax classes in 2026: Shopping Centre property class Office Building property class Large Industrial property class Professional Sports Facility property class Small Business property subclass Small-scale business on farm subclass I & II Approve second year reduction of the four-year plan to reduce the Multi-Residential tax ratio to 1.0000 Adopt the 2026...
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council: Adopt the following optional property tax classes in 2026: Shopping Centre property class Office Building property class Large Industrial property class Professional Sports Facility property class Small Business property subclass Small-scale business on farm subclass I & II Approve second year reduction of the four-year plan to reduce the Multi-Residential tax ratio to 1.0000 Adopt the 2026...
Motion 1
2026 Tax Policy and Other Revenue Matters
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council: Adopt the following optional property tax classes in 2026: Shopping Centre property class Office Building property class Large Industrial property class Professional Sports Facility property class Small Business property subclass Small-scale business on farm subclass I & II Approve second year reduction of the four-year plan to reduce the Multi-Residential tax ratio to 1.0000 Adopt the 2026...
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5.2
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council: Approve the 2026 budgets and special levies, as presented in Document 1, for the following: Barrhaven BIA Bells Corners BIA Carp BIA Carp Road Corridor BIA Centretown BIA Downtown BIA Downtown Rideau BIA Glebe BIA Heart of Orleans BIA Kanata Central BIA Kanata North BIA Manotick BIA Preston BIA Somerset Chinatown BIA Somerset Village BIA Sparks Street Mall Authority Vanier BIA Wellington West...
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council: Approve the 2026 budgets and special levies, as presented in Document 1, for the following: Barrhaven BIA Bells Corners BIA Carp BIA Carp Road Corridor BIA Centretown BIA Downtown BIA Downtown Rideau BIA Glebe BIA Heart of Orleans BIA Kanata Central BIA Kanata North BIA Manotick BIA Preston BIA Somerset Chinatown BIA Somerset Village BIA Sparks Street Mall Authority Vanier BIA Wellington West...
Motion 1
2026 Budgets and Special Levies for Business Improvement Areas (BIA) and Sparks Street Mall Authority
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council: Approve the 2026 budgets and special levies, as presented in Document 1, for the following: Barrhaven BIA Bells Corners BIA Carp BIA Carp Road Corridor BIA Centretown BIA Downtown BIA Downtown Rideau BIA Glebe BIA Heart of Orleans BIA Kanata Central BIA Kanata North BIA Manotick BIA Preston BIA Somerset Chinatown BIA Somerset Village BIA Sparks Street Mall Authority Vanier BIA Wellington West...
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5.3
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council: Approve the 2026 levies for the Rideau Valley, South Nation and Mississippi Valley Conservation Authorities as presented in Document 1, and as outlined in this report. Authorize City staff to proceed with the negotiations with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) for the potential issuance of appropriate long-term financing of up to $6,000,000 to finance capital expenditures,...
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council: Approve the 2026 levies for the Rideau Valley, South Nation and Mississippi Valley Conservation Authorities as presented in Document 1, and as outlined in this report. Authorize City staff to proceed with the negotiations with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) for the potential issuance of appropriate long-term financing of up to $6,000,000 to finance capital expenditures,...
Motion 1
Conservation Authorities 2026 Levies
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council: Approve the 2026 levies for the Rideau Valley, South Nation and Mississippi Valley Conservation Authorities as presented in Document 1, and as outlined in this report. Authorize City staff to proceed with the negotiations with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) for the potential issuance of appropriate long-term financing of up to $6,000,000 to finance capital expenditures,...
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5.4
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council: Approve the $16.763 million 2025 operating surplus in City-Wide be transferred to the Tax Stabilization Reserve; Approve the $2.006 million 2025 operating surplus in Ottawa Public Library (OPL) be transferred to the Library Reserve; Approve the Ottawa Police Services’ 2025 operating deficit of $25.133 million be funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve; Approve the $51.946 million 2025...
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council: Approve the $16.763 million 2025 operating surplus in City-Wide be transferred to the Tax Stabilization Reserve; Approve the $2.006 million 2025 operating surplus in Ottawa Public Library (OPL) be transferred to the Library Reserve; Approve the Ottawa Police Services’ 2025 operating deficit of $25.133 million be funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve; Approve the $51.946 million 2025...
Motion 1
Disposition of 2025 Tax and Rate Supported Operating Surplus/Deficit
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council: Approve the $16.763 million 2025 operating surplus in City-Wide be transferred to the Tax Stabilization Reserve; Approve the $2.006 million 2025 operating surplus in Ottawa Public Library (OPL) be transferred to the Library Reserve; Approve the Ottawa Police Services’ 2025 operating deficit of $25.133 million be funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve; Approve the $51.946 million 2025...
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5.5
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council approve the amendments to the Parking and Red Light Camera Administrative Penalty System By-laws as detailed in this report and in Documents 1 and 2.
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council approve the amendments to the Parking and Red Light Camera Administrative Penalty System By-laws as detailed in this report and in Documents 1 and 2.
Motion 1
Updates to the Administrative Penalty System By-laws
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council approve the amendments to the Parking and Red Light Camera Administrative Penalty System By-laws as detailed in this report and in Documents 1 and 2.
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6.1
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council: Receive this report; Approve amendments to the Archives’ user fees and charges as described in this report and in Document 2; Approve amendments to By-law No. 2003-21 respecting the use of languages in notices, forms, and other information provided for municipal elections in accordance with sections 9 and 9.1 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, to permit the use of additional languages...
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council: Receive this report; Approve amendments to the Archives’ user fees and charges as described in this report and in Document 2; Approve amendments to By-law No. 2003-21 respecting the use of languages in notices, forms, and other information provided for municipal elections in accordance with sections 9 and 9.1 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, to permit the use of additional languages...
Motion 1
Office of the City Clerk 2025 Annual Report
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council: Receive this report; Approve amendments to the Archives’ user fees and charges as described in this report and in Document 2; Approve amendments to By-law No. 2003-21 respecting the use of languages in notices, forms, and other information provided for municipal elections in accordance with sections 9 and 9.1 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, to permit the use of additional languages...
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6.2
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council: Receive the 2026 Update to the City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan. Approve the 2026–2029 OC Transpo Accessibility Plan. Receive information related to the non-compliance with the Information and Communication Standard, as detailed in this report. Receive information related to the non-compliance with the Design of Public Spaces Standard and deviations to the City of Ottawa Accessibility...
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council: Receive the 2026 Update to the City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan. Approve the 2026–2029 OC Transpo Accessibility Plan. Receive information related to the non-compliance with the Information and Communication Standard, as detailed in this report. Receive information related to the non-compliance with the Design of Public Spaces Standard and deviations to the City of Ottawa Accessibility...
Motion 1
2026 City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan (COMAP) Update and 2026-2029 OC Transpo Accessibility Plan
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council: Receive the 2026 Update to the City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan. Approve the 2026–2029 OC Transpo Accessibility Plan. Receive information related to the non-compliance with the Information and Communication Standard, as detailed in this report. Receive information related to the non-compliance with the Design of Public Spaces Standard and deviations to the City of Ottawa Accessibility...
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6.3
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council: Receive this report for information. Approve the 2026 Operational Plan for French-language services as described in this report and set out in Document 1.
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council: Receive this report for information. Approve the 2026 Operational Plan for French-language services as described in this report and set out in Document 1.
Motion 1
French Language Services 2025 Annual Report
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council: Receive this report for information. Approve the 2026 Operational Plan for French-language services as described in this report and set out in Document 1.
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7.1
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend Council: Receive for information the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan Implementation Update 2026. Receive the Kanata North Special Economic District Action Plan, attached as Document 1, and direct staff to proceed with the next steps outlined in this report and in Document 1.
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend Council: Receive for information the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan Implementation Update 2026. Receive the Kanata North Special Economic District Action Plan, attached as Document 1, and direct staff to proceed with the next steps outlined in this report and in Document 1.
Motion 1
Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan Implementation Update 2026
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend Council: Receive for information the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan Implementation Update 2026. Receive the Kanata North Special Economic District Action Plan, attached as Document 1, and direct staff to proceed with the next steps outlined in this report and in Document 1.
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Downtown Revitalization Framework
WHEREAS creating a public washroom facility aligns with the public realm priorities outlined in the Central and East Downtown Core Secondary Plan, the strategic priority of this term of council to create a city that is more livable for all, and is one of the key deliverables in the Centretown Street Safety and Revitalization Action Plan developed in partnership with Bloomberg Associates; WHEREAS Ottawa Public Health data shows high reported incidents of public defecation and urination...
Motion no. fcsc 2026-35-02
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WHEREAS creating a public washroom facility aligns with the public realm priorities outlined in the Central and East Downtown Core Secondary Plan, the strategic priority of this term of council to create a city that is more livable for all, and is one of the key deliverables in the Centretown Street Safety and Revitalization Action Plan developed in partnership with Bloomberg Associates; WHEREAS Ottawa Public Health data shows high reported incidents of public defecation and urination...
Motion no. fcsc 2026-35-02
Downtown Revitalization Framework
WHEREAS creating a public washroom facility aligns with the public realm priorities outlined in the Central and East Downtown Core Secondary Plan, the strategic priority of this term of council to create a city that is more livable for all, and is one of the key deliverables in the Centretown Street Safety and Revitalization Action Plan developed in partnership with Bloomberg Associates; WHEREAS Ottawa Public Health data shows high reported incidents of public defecation and urination...
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PASSED
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Committee approve the addition of the report entitled “Downtown Revitalization Framework”, dated 27 March 2026, and published after the agenda, pursuant to subsection 89(3) of the Procedure By-law (being by-law no. 2025-100) to allow for consideration of this matter.
Motion no. fcsc 2026-35-01
· moved by C. Kitts
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Committee approve the addition of the report entitled “Downtown Revitalization Framework”, dated 27 March 2026, and published after the agenda, pursuant to subsection 89(3) of the Procedure By-law (being by-law no. 2025-100) to allow for consideration of this matter.
Motion no. fcsc 2026-35-01 · moved by C. Kitts
Downtown Revitalization Framework
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Committee approve the addition of the report entitled “Downtown Revitalization Framework”, dated 27 March 2026, and published after the agenda, pursuant to subsection 89(3) of the Procedure By-law (being by-law no. 2025-100) to allow for consideration of this matter.
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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend Council: Approve the Downtown Revitalization Framework and Action Plan, as described in this report. Approve the Downtown Revitalization Toolkit, as described in this report. Direct staff to return to the relevant standing Committee with additional recommendations to inform medium- and long-term actions by Q4 2027.
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Report Recommendation(s) That Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend Council: Approve the Downtown Revitalization Framework and Action Plan, as described in this report. Approve the Downtown Revitalization Toolkit, as described in this report. Direct staff to return to the relevant standing Committee with additional recommendations to inform medium- and long-term actions by Q4 2027.
Motion 1
Downtown Revitalization Framework
Report Recommendation(s) That Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend Council: Approve the Downtown Revitalization Framework and Action Plan, as described in this report. Approve the Downtown Revitalization Toolkit, as described in this report. Direct staff to return to the relevant standing Committee with additional recommendations to inform medium- and long-term actions by Q4 2027.
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7.3
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend City Council: Designate four (4) City of Ottawa leased locations, as further described in this report, as a Municipal Capital Facility (MCF), for the purpose of various prescribed municipal purposes as permitted under Section 110(6) of the Municipal Act and as defined in Ontario Regulation 603/06, 2001 as amended, and; Delegate Authority to the Interim Director, Housing Solutions, Real Estate, and Investment...
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend City Council: Designate four (4) City of Ottawa leased locations, as further described in this report, as a Municipal Capital Facility (MCF), for the purpose of various prescribed municipal purposes as permitted under Section 110(6) of the Municipal Act and as defined in Ontario Regulation 603/06, 2001 as amended, and; Delegate Authority to the Interim Director, Housing Solutions, Real Estate, and Investment...
Motion 1
Designate leased spaces as Municipal Capital Facilities
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend City Council: Designate four (4) City of Ottawa leased locations, as further described in this report, as a Municipal Capital Facility (MCF), for the purpose of various prescribed municipal purposes as permitted under Section 110(6) of the Municipal Act and as defined in Ontario Regulation 603/06, 2001 as amended, and; Delegate Authority to the Interim Director, Housing Solutions, Real Estate, and Investment...
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7.4
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council approve a land exchange agreement (the “Agreement”) between the City of Ottawa and the National Capital Commission as follows: Declare a portion of the property legally described as part of PIN 04145 0237, containing an area of approximately 1,370.2 square metres, more particularly described and shown as Parcel 1 on Schedule C-1 and a portion of the property municipally known as 2213...
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council approve a land exchange agreement (the “Agreement”) between the City of Ottawa and the National Capital Commission as follows: Declare a portion of the property legally described as part of PIN 04145 0237, containing an area of approximately 1,370.2 square metres, more particularly described and shown as Parcel 1 on Schedule C-1 and a portion of the property municipally known as 2213...
Motion 1
Land Exchange Agreement - Bank Street Renewal Project - City of Ottawa and National Capital Commission
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council approve a land exchange agreement (the “Agreement”) between the City of Ottawa and the National Capital Commission as follows: Declare a portion of the property legally described as part of PIN 04145 0237, containing an area of approximately 1,370.2 square metres, more particularly described and shown as Parcel 1 on Schedule C-1 and a portion of the property municipally known as 2213...
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7.5
Received
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee receive this report for information.
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee receive this report for information.
Motion 1
Delegation of Authority – Acquisition and Sale of Land and Property – 1 June 2025 to 31 December 2025
Report Recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee receive this report for information.
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8.1
PASSED
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Committee resolve in camera pursuant to Subsection 13(1)(a) of the Procedure By-law, as the subject matter relates to the security of the property of the City, to receive a presentation on cyber security and the external threat landscape, which is confidential and will not be reported out.
Motion no. fcsc 2026-35-03
· moved by T. Tierney
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Committee resolve in camera pursuant to Subsection 13(1)(a) of the Procedure By-law, as the subject matter relates to the security of the property of the City, to receive a presentation on cyber security and the external threat landscape, which is confidential and will not be reported out.
Motion no. fcsc 2026-35-03 · moved by T. Tierney
Cybersecurity Update Q1 – In Camera – Report Out Date: Not to be Reported Out
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Committee resolve in camera pursuant to Subsection 13(1)(a) of the Procedure By-law, as the subject matter relates to the security of the property of the City, to receive a presentation on cyber security and the external threat landscape, which is confidential and will not be reported out.
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Moved by: Councillor T. Tierney
