City Council
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
47 motions across 42 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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10.1
Received
Board of Health Recommendation(s) That City Council receive Ottawa Public Health’s 2025 Annual Report, for information, in accordance with the City of Ottawa Act, 1999.
Motion 1
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Board of Health Recommendation(s) That City Council receive Ottawa Public Health’s 2025 Annual Report, for information, in accordance with the City of Ottawa Act, 1999.
Motion 1
Ottawa Public Health 2025 Annual Report
Board of Health Recommendation(s) That City Council receive Ottawa Public Health’s 2025 Annual Report, for information, in accordance with the City of Ottawa Act, 1999.
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11.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Receive the Economic Development Rural Plan, attached as Document 1; Direct staff to initiate the recommendations described in this report and summarized in Document 2; Direct staff to: Explore the economic impact of the local equine sector as part of the baseline evaluation and benchmark study of Ottawa’s rural economy (Economic Development Rural Plan Recommendation 10). Based on the economic impact, explore and consider viable...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Receive the Economic Development Rural Plan, attached as Document 1; Direct staff to initiate the recommendations described in this report and summarized in Document 2; Direct staff to: Explore the economic impact of the local equine sector as part of the baseline evaluation and benchmark study of Ottawa’s rural economy (Economic Development Rural Plan Recommendation 10). Based on the economic impact, explore and consider viable...
Motion 1
Economic Development Rural Plan
Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Receive the Economic Development Rural Plan, attached as Document 1; Direct staff to initiate the recommendations described in this report and summarized in Document 2; Direct staff to: Explore the economic impact of the local equine sector as part of the baseline evaluation and benchmark study of Ottawa’s rural economy (Economic Development Rural Plan Recommendation 10). Based on the economic impact, explore and consider viable...
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11.2
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Direct staff to include, as part of the upcoming Better Homes Ottawa program review, an assessment of opportunities to expand or adapt the program to support rural infrastructure upgrades, including private wells, septic systems, permanently installed standby generators and backup power systems; Direct staff to evaluate the feasibility of delivering such a program through: An expansion of the existing Better Homes Ottawa financing program; or A new...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Direct staff to include, as part of the upcoming Better Homes Ottawa program review, an assessment of opportunities to expand or adapt the program to support rural infrastructure upgrades, including private wells, septic systems, permanently installed standby generators and backup power systems; Direct staff to evaluate the feasibility of delivering such a program through: An expansion of the existing Better Homes Ottawa financing program; or A new...
Motion 1
Motion - Councillor I. Skalski – Rural Home Infrastructure Upgrade Financing Program
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Direct staff to include, as part of the upcoming Better Homes Ottawa program review, an assessment of opportunities to expand or adapt the program to support rural infrastructure upgrades, including private wells, septic systems, permanently installed standby generators and backup power systems; Direct staff to evaluate the feasibility of delivering such a program through: An expansion of the existing Better Homes Ottawa financing program; or A new...
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11.3
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Direct staff to install mounted flashing warning beacons on signs at the intersection of Tenth Line Road and Wall Road as an interim safety measure. Approve that funding for this work be allocated from the existing general Traffic Services Operations budget; and, Direct that staff continue to monitor collision data at this intersection and report back as part of future budget considerations for a permanent intersection control solution, in...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Direct staff to install mounted flashing warning beacons on signs at the intersection of Tenth Line Road and Wall Road as an interim safety measure. Approve that funding for this work be allocated from the existing general Traffic Services Operations budget; and, Direct that staff continue to monitor collision data at this intersection and report back as part of future budget considerations for a permanent intersection control solution, in...
Motion 1
Motion - Councillor C. Kitts – Improving Road Safety at Tenth Line Road and Wall Road
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Direct staff to install mounted flashing warning beacons on signs at the intersection of Tenth Line Road and Wall Road as an interim safety measure. Approve that funding for this work be allocated from the existing general Traffic Services Operations budget; and, Direct that staff continue to monitor collision data at this intersection and report back as part of future budget considerations for a permanent intersection control solution, in...
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11.4
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that the General Manager, Infrastructure and Water Services be delegated the authority to enter into an escrow agreement with respect to the reserve fund associated with this development, the terms and conditions of same to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that the General Manager, Infrastructure and Water Services be delegated the authority to enter into an escrow agreement with respect to the reserve fund associated with this development, the terms and conditions of same to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Motion 1
1229 Dwyer Hill Road (Ashton Pines) - Municipal Responsibility Agreement (MRA) for private communal water system and private communal wastewater system
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that the General Manager, Infrastructure and Water Services be delegated the authority to enter into an escrow agreement with respect to the reserve fund associated with this development, the terms and conditions of same to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
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11.5
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That, that once Planning Services staff have been provided with the full application package and deemed it to be satisfactory, Council delegate authority to the General Manager of Infrastructure and Water Services to sign off on the ECA application form required to be submitted to the Ministry.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That, that once Planning Services staff have been provided with the full application package and deemed it to be satisfactory, Council delegate authority to the General Manager of Infrastructure and Water Services to sign off on the ECA application form required to be submitted to the Ministry.
Motion 1
Replacement of Septic System Infrastructure at 2761 8th Line Road (Stanley Apartments) - Village of Metcalfe
Committee Recommendation(s) That, that once Planning Services staff have been provided with the full application package and deemed it to be satisfactory, Council delegate authority to the General Manager of Infrastructure and Water Services to sign off on the ECA application form required to be submitted to the Ministry.
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11.6
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve a settlement with AvranceCorp Developments whereby the applicable planning fee for their village expansion planning application will be $365,581 and the legal action commenced against the City and three staff members will be discontinued with prejudice. Authorize the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services and the City Solicitor to finalize and execute any documents to give effect to this settlement.
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve a settlement with AvranceCorp Developments whereby the applicable planning fee for their village expansion planning application will be $365,581 and the legal action commenced against the City and three staff members will be discontinued with prejudice. Authorize the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services and the City Solicitor to finalize and execute any documents to give effect to this settlement.
Motion 1
AvranceCorp Developments - In Camera - Solicitor Client Privilege - Settlement to resolve potential litigation matters - Reporting Out date: After resolution of the matter
Report Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve a settlement with AvranceCorp Developments whereby the applicable planning fee for their village expansion planning application will be $365,581 and the legal action commenced against the City and three staff members will be discontinued with prejudice. Authorize the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services and the City Solicitor to finalize and execute any documents to give effect to this settlement.
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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Audit of Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Funds
DEFEATED
In accordance with Section 25 of the Procedure By-law, Council voted separately on adopting Recommendation 1 of Document 1 of this report. Recommendation Lost as outlined below. The balance of the report Carried.
Motion 2
8 Yes
14 No
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In accordance with Section 25 of the Procedure By-law, Council voted separately on adopting Recommendation 1 of Document 1 of this report. Recommendation Lost as outlined below. The balance of the report Carried.
Motion 2
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Audit of Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Funds
In accordance with Section 25 of the Procedure By-law, Council voted separately on adopting Recommendation 1 of Document 1 of this report. Recommendation Lost as outlined below. The balance of the report Carried.
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How councillors voted
YES (8)
NO (14)
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
Motion 1
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Audit of Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Funds
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
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13.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive for information purposes “Pathways to Housing: Ottawa’s Family Homelessness Strategy” attached to this report as Document 1. Approve the implementation of a Housing-Focused Family Transitional Housing System including the adoption of a system mandate, diversion criteria and requirements for families to actively and meaningfully participate in a housing search and accept their first appropriate offer of housing, as outlined in this report....
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive for information purposes “Pathways to Housing: Ottawa’s Family Homelessness Strategy” attached to this report as Document 1. Approve the implementation of a Housing-Focused Family Transitional Housing System including the adoption of a system mandate, diversion criteria and requirements for families to actively and meaningfully participate in a housing search and accept their first appropriate offer of housing, as outlined in this report....
Motion 1
Pathways to Housing: Ottawa’s Family Homelessness Strategy
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive for information purposes “Pathways to Housing: Ottawa’s Family Homelessness Strategy” attached to this report as Document 1. Approve the implementation of a Housing-Focused Family Transitional Housing System including the adoption of a system mandate, diversion criteria and requirements for families to actively and meaningfully participate in a housing search and accept their first appropriate offer of housing, as outlined in this report....
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2026 Update to Local Priority Rules Under the Housing Services Act, 2011
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Local Priority Rules, as updated and set out in full in Document 1, which includes updates to the Category 3 – Local Priority Rules, as described in this report.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Local Priority Rules, as updated and set out in full in Document 1, which includes updates to the Category 3 – Local Priority Rules, as described in this report.
Motion 1
2026 Update to Local Priority Rules Under the Housing Services Act, 2011
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Local Priority Rules, as updated and set out in full in Document 1, which includes updates to the Category 3 – Local Priority Rules, as described in this report.
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PASSED
WHEREAS the 2026 Update to Local Priority Rules under the Housing Services Act, 2011 indicates that more than 16,000 households are currently waiting for a Rent‑Geared‑to‑Income (RGI) housing offer, and confirms that local rules governing access and ongoing eligibility must remain current, responsive, transparent, and accountable to community needs and public resources; WHEREAS in its role as Service Manager under the Housing Services Act, the City has delegated the management of the RGI...
Motion no. 2026-79-02
· moved by M. Carr
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WHEREAS the 2026 Update to Local Priority Rules under the Housing Services Act, 2011 indicates that more than 16,000 households are currently waiting for a Rent‑Geared‑to‑Income (RGI) housing offer, and confirms that local rules governing access and ongoing eligibility must remain current, responsive, transparent, and accountable to community needs and public resources; WHEREAS in its role as Service Manager under the Housing Services Act, the City has delegated the management of the RGI...
Motion no. 2026-79-02 · moved by M. Carr
2026 Update to Local Priority Rules Under the Housing Services Act, 2011
WHEREAS the 2026 Update to Local Priority Rules under the Housing Services Act, 2011 indicates that more than 16,000 households are currently waiting for a Rent‑Geared‑to‑Income (RGI) housing offer, and confirms that local rules governing access and ongoing eligibility must remain current, responsive, transparent, and accountable to community needs and public resources; WHEREAS in its role as Service Manager under the Housing Services Act, the City has delegated the management of the RGI...
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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr
14.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: That the City of Ottawa commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Bytown by planting one tree per Ward during the 2026 fall planting season as part of the Ottawa 200 Celebrations; and That Forestry Services use planting locations already approved through the Tree Dedication Program for the celebratory trees; and That all costs related to the commemorative plantings be funded using the existing Forestry Services’ budget.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: That the City of Ottawa commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Bytown by planting one tree per Ward during the 2026 fall planting season as part of the Ottawa 200 Celebrations; and That Forestry Services use planting locations already approved through the Tree Dedication Program for the celebratory trees; and That all costs related to the commemorative plantings be funded using the existing Forestry Services’ budget.
Motion 1
Motion – Councillor M. Carr (on behalf of Councillor R. Brockington) – 200 Bytown Celebration – Tree Planting
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: That the City of Ottawa commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Bytown by planting one tree per Ward during the 2026 fall planting season as part of the Ottawa 200 Celebrations; and That Forestry Services use planting locations already approved through the Tree Dedication Program for the celebratory trees; and That all costs related to the commemorative plantings be funded using the existing Forestry Services’ budget.
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14.2
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council : Direct staff from the City’s Public Works and Strategic Initiatives Departments work with staff from the Planning, Development and Building Services Department, within existing resources, to complete a geotechnical review or analyses in order to determine the extent to which sensitive marine clay is present in the area of concern; and Direct the General Manager of Public Works remove, at the City’s expense, any tree on municipal property in the area...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council : Direct staff from the City’s Public Works and Strategic Initiatives Departments work with staff from the Planning, Development and Building Services Department, within existing resources, to complete a geotechnical review or analyses in order to determine the extent to which sensitive marine clay is present in the area of concern; and Direct the General Manager of Public Works remove, at the City’s expense, any tree on municipal property in the area...
Motion 1
Motion - Councillor W. Lo – Removal of Municipal Trees
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council : Direct staff from the City’s Public Works and Strategic Initiatives Departments work with staff from the Planning, Development and Building Services Department, within existing resources, to complete a geotechnical review or analyses in order to determine the extent to which sensitive marine clay is present in the area of concern; and Direct the General Manager of Public Works remove, at the City’s expense, any tree on municipal property in the area...
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Housing Acceleration Plan Progress Update
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Receive for information the progress update and measurement framework of the Housing Acceleration Plan as described in this report and attached as Documents 1 and 2; and Amend the Tree Protection By-law, 2020-340 to replace the Tree Conservation Report Guidelines outlined in Schedule “E” of the by-law with the new Tree Conservation Report Guidelines as described in this report and attached as Document 4 to enable the implementation of the...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Receive for information the progress update and measurement framework of the Housing Acceleration Plan as described in this report and attached as Documents 1 and 2; and Amend the Tree Protection By-law, 2020-340 to replace the Tree Conservation Report Guidelines outlined in Schedule “E” of the by-law with the new Tree Conservation Report Guidelines as described in this report and attached as Document 4 to enable the implementation of the...
Motion 1
Housing Acceleration Plan Progress Update
Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Receive for information the progress update and measurement framework of the Housing Acceleration Plan as described in this report and attached as Documents 1 and 2; and Amend the Tree Protection By-law, 2020-340 to replace the Tree Conservation Report Guidelines outlined in Schedule “E” of the by-law with the new Tree Conservation Report Guidelines as described in this report and attached as Document 4 to enable the implementation of the...
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PASSED
WHEREAS Council has affirmed its intention to make Ottawa the most housing friendly city in Canada; and WHEREAS as outlined by the Development Feasibility Analysis prepared for the City of Ottawa by Bloomberg Associates, the combination of measures taken by this term of Council have made “meaningful gains” toward improving project viability; and WHEREAS these gains are reflected in the fact that housing starts in 2025 were up 38% in Ottawa while starts province-wide were down 13%; and WHEREAS...
Motion no. 2026-79-03
· moved by G. Gower
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WHEREAS Council has affirmed its intention to make Ottawa the most housing friendly city in Canada; and WHEREAS as outlined by the Development Feasibility Analysis prepared for the City of Ottawa by Bloomberg Associates, the combination of measures taken by this term of Council have made “meaningful gains” toward improving project viability; and WHEREAS these gains are reflected in the fact that housing starts in 2025 were up 38% in Ottawa while starts province-wide were down 13%; and WHEREAS...
Motion no. 2026-79-03 · moved by G. Gower
Housing Acceleration Plan Progress Update
WHEREAS Council has affirmed its intention to make Ottawa the most housing friendly city in Canada; and WHEREAS as outlined by the Development Feasibility Analysis prepared for the City of Ottawa by Bloomberg Associates, the combination of measures taken by this term of Council have made “meaningful gains” toward improving project viability; and WHEREAS these gains are reflected in the fact that housing starts in 2025 were up 38% in Ottawa while starts province-wide were down 13%; and WHEREAS...
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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower
16.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the following variances to the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law (2016-326), as amended, to permit a new, north-facing wall sign at 2685 Iris Street: The installation of a digital message centre in an MC zone for a commercial use, while the By-law limits this type of sign to a theatre or cinema (Table 3B, Endnote 4). The maximum area of a wall sign to equal 37% of the wall area, while the By-law limits the size to 25% of the wall area...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the following variances to the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law (2016-326), as amended, to permit a new, north-facing wall sign at 2685 Iris Street: The installation of a digital message centre in an MC zone for a commercial use, while the By-law limits this type of sign to a theatre or cinema (Table 3B, Endnote 4). The maximum area of a wall sign to equal 37% of the wall area, while the By-law limits the size to 25% of the wall area...
Motion 1
Motion – Councillor L. Johnson – Digital Façade Permit at IKEA
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the following variances to the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law (2016-326), as amended, to permit a new, north-facing wall sign at 2685 Iris Street: The installation of a digital message centre in an MC zone for a commercial use, while the By-law limits this type of sign to a theatre or cinema (Table 3B, Endnote 4). The maximum area of a wall sign to equal 37% of the wall area, while the By-law limits the size to 25% of the wall area...
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17.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the recommended option for a pedestrian connection between Dow’s Lake Station and the new Ottawa Hospital via the Carling Avenue underpass as described in this report; Direct staff to complete the functional design for the underpass connection and to fulfil any necessary Environmental Assessment requirements under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act; and Approve the functional design for the potential interim solutions outlined in this...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the recommended option for a pedestrian connection between Dow’s Lake Station and the new Ottawa Hospital via the Carling Avenue underpass as described in this report; Direct staff to complete the functional design for the underpass connection and to fulfil any necessary Environmental Assessment requirements under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act; and Approve the functional design for the potential interim solutions outlined in this...
Motion 1
Ottawa Hospital Connection to Dow’s Lake Station – Environmental Assessment Study Recommendations
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the recommended option for a pedestrian connection between Dow’s Lake Station and the new Ottawa Hospital via the Carling Avenue underpass as described in this report; Direct staff to complete the functional design for the underpass connection and to fulfil any necessary Environmental Assessment requirements under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act; and Approve the functional design for the potential interim solutions outlined in this...
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Implications of Bill 56 and Strategic Road Safety Action Plan Annual Report
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Receive the update on road safety and financial implications resulting from Bill56 and the discontinuation of the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program. Approve the plan to phase out ASE Program functions and transition required resources to support the delivery of essential road safety priorities funded within the existing operating and capital budget. Approve the Capital Budget adjustment reducing the Strategic Road Safety Action Plan...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Receive the update on road safety and financial implications resulting from Bill56 and the discontinuation of the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program. Approve the plan to phase out ASE Program functions and transition required resources to support the delivery of essential road safety priorities funded within the existing operating and capital budget. Approve the Capital Budget adjustment reducing the Strategic Road Safety Action Plan...
Motion 1
Implications of Bill 56 and Strategic Road Safety Action Plan Annual Report
Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Receive the update on road safety and financial implications resulting from Bill56 and the discontinuation of the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program. Approve the plan to phase out ASE Program functions and transition required resources to support the delivery of essential road safety priorities funded within the existing operating and capital budget. Approve the Capital Budget adjustment reducing the Strategic Road Safety Action Plan...
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PASSED
WHEREAS there is a backlog of 51 warranted Pedestrian Crossovers termed PXO by city staff - throughout the city, WHEREAS residents in some neighbourhoods have been waiting for these approved warranted Pedestrian Crosswalks for 10 years, since 2014, WHEREAS the City endorses the concept of the 15-minute neighborhood, WHEREAS the City endorses vision zero for pedestrian deaths, WHEREAS there is a proven data driven need for these pedestrian crossovers WHEREAS the report includes a plan that...
Motion no. 2026-79-04
· moved by S. Plante
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WHEREAS there is a backlog of 51 warranted Pedestrian Crossovers termed PXO by city staff - throughout the city, WHEREAS residents in some neighbourhoods have been waiting for these approved warranted Pedestrian Crosswalks for 10 years, since 2014, WHEREAS the City endorses the concept of the 15-minute neighborhood, WHEREAS the City endorses vision zero for pedestrian deaths, WHEREAS there is a proven data driven need for these pedestrian crossovers WHEREAS the report includes a plan that...
Motion no. 2026-79-04 · moved by S. Plante
Implications of Bill 56 and Strategic Road Safety Action Plan Annual Report
WHEREAS there is a backlog of 51 warranted Pedestrian Crossovers termed PXO by city staff - throughout the city, WHEREAS residents in some neighbourhoods have been waiting for these approved warranted Pedestrian Crosswalks for 10 years, since 2014, WHEREAS the City endorses the concept of the 15-minute neighborhood, WHEREAS the City endorses vision zero for pedestrian deaths, WHEREAS there is a proven data driven need for these pedestrian crossovers WHEREAS the report includes a plan that...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante
17.3
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to investigate financial opportunities from the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to subsize the costs to install sewers in the Cityview Ditch Rehabilitation project area. Carried with dissent from Councillor Skalski.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to investigate financial opportunities from the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to subsize the costs to install sewers in the Cityview Ditch Rehabilitation project area. Carried with dissent from Councillor Skalski.
Motion 1
Motion – Councillor L. Johnson – Cityview Ditch Rehabilitation Project Area
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to investigate financial opportunities from the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to subsize the costs to install sewers in the Cityview Ditch Rehabilitation project area. Carried with dissent from Councillor Skalski.
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17.4
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to: Pursue funding discussions with the National Capital Commission and identify possible grant opportunities, in order to reduce costs to the municipality; and Report back to Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by Q1 2027 with recommendations for implementing a bike share system in Ottawa, to enable a bike share system to be launched as early as possible in the next Term of Council, subject to Council approval.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to: Pursue funding discussions with the National Capital Commission and identify possible grant opportunities, in order to reduce costs to the municipality; and Report back to Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by Q1 2027 with recommendations for implementing a bike share system in Ottawa, to enable a bike share system to be launched as early as possible in the next Term of Council, subject to Council approval.
Motion 1
Update on Ottawa Gatineau Bike Share Feasibility Study
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to: Pursue funding discussions with the National Capital Commission and identify possible grant opportunities, in order to reduce costs to the municipality; and Report back to Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by Q1 2027 with recommendations for implementing a bike share system in Ottawa, to enable a bike share system to be launched as early as possible in the next Term of Council, subject to Council approval.
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18.1.1
PASSED
Environment and Climate Change Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Authorize the City to enter into a Municipal Responsibility Agreement for1491 Manotick Station Road. Delegate authority to the General Manager of Infrastructure and Water Services Department, in consultation with the City’s Finance and Legal Services, to execute Municipal Responsibility Agreements outside of the Development Review process, including the establishment of any...
Motion 1
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Environment and Climate Change Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Authorize the City to enter into a Municipal Responsibility Agreement for1491 Manotick Station Road. Delegate authority to the General Manager of Infrastructure and Water Services Department, in consultation with the City’s Finance and Legal Services, to execute Municipal Responsibility Agreements outside of the Development Review process, including the establishment of any...
Motion 1
Municipal Responsibility Agreement (MRA) for 1491 Manotick Station Road
Environment and Climate Change Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Authorize the City to enter into a Municipal Responsibility Agreement for1491 Manotick Station Road. Delegate authority to the General Manager of Infrastructure and Water Services Department, in consultation with the City’s Finance and Legal Services, to execute Municipal Responsibility Agreements outside of the Development Review process, including the establishment of any...
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18.2.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3296 Levrier Walk as shown in Document 1, to permit the rezoning of part of the land for future development, as shown in Document 2. An amendment to Zoning By-law 2026-050 for 3296 Levrier Walk, as shown in Document 3, to permit the rezoning of part of the land for future development, as shown in Document 4.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3296 Levrier Walk as shown in Document 1, to permit the rezoning of part of the land for future development, as shown in Document 2. An amendment to Zoning By-law 2026-050 for 3296 Levrier Walk, as shown in Document 3, to permit the rezoning of part of the land for future development, as shown in Document 4.
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment – 3296 Levrier Walk
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3296 Levrier Walk as shown in Document 1, to permit the rezoning of part of the land for future development, as shown in Document 2. An amendment to Zoning By-law 2026-050 for 3296 Levrier Walk, as shown in Document 3, to permit the rezoning of part of the land for future development, as shown in Document 4.
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18.2.2
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council : Authorize the City and delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services, to approve an additional authority of $1,660,189.67 (plus applicable taxes) to be added to capital account 910386 and to address the repayment requirements identified in the 2024 Development Charges Amendment Background Study, in relation to the 600-millimetre diameter Collector Trunk Sanitary Sewer on Goldhawk Drive from Abbott Street to...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council : Authorize the City and delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services, to approve an additional authority of $1,660,189.67 (plus applicable taxes) to be added to capital account 910386 and to address the repayment requirements identified in the 2024 Development Charges Amendment Background Study, in relation to the 600-millimetre diameter Collector Trunk Sanitary Sewer on Goldhawk Drive from Abbott Street to...
Motion 1
Front Ending Report – Cost Increase on the Fernbank Trunk Sewer Front Ending Agreement
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council : Authorize the City and delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services, to approve an additional authority of $1,660,189.67 (plus applicable taxes) to be added to capital account 910386 and to address the repayment requirements identified in the 2024 Development Charges Amendment Background Study, in relation to the 600-millimetre diameter Collector Trunk Sanitary Sewer on Goldhawk Drive from Abbott Street to...
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18.2.3
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that staff be directed to bring forward an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment to reduce the minimum building height within 20.0m of the main street and to increase the maximum front yard setback to permit the pro-posed design of the Riverside South Community Centre and Library to proceed as designed, or as modified, at the earliest opportunity.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that staff be directed to bring forward an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment to reduce the minimum building height within 20.0m of the main street and to increase the maximum front yard setback to permit the pro-posed design of the Riverside South Community Centre and Library to proceed as designed, or as modified, at the earliest opportunity.
Motion 1
Motion – Councillor G. Gower (on behalf of Councillor S. Desroches) – Riverside South Library and Community Centre Height
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that staff be directed to bring forward an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment to reduce the minimum building height within 20.0m of the main street and to increase the maximum front yard setback to permit the pro-posed design of the Riverside South Community Centre and Library to proceed as designed, or as modified, at the earliest opportunity.
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18.3.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: Increasing the parking duration where currently one-hour 7 am to 7 pm, to 2 hours on Fourth Avenue between Chrysler Street and Bank Street; and The corresponding signage changes be completed as soon as practicable.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: Increasing the parking duration where currently one-hour 7 am to 7 pm, to 2 hours on Fourth Avenue between Chrysler Street and Bank Street; and The corresponding signage changes be completed as soon as practicable.
Motion 1
Motion – Councillor L. Johnson (on behalf of S. Menard) - Fourth Avenue parking time limits
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: Increasing the parking duration where currently one-hour 7 am to 7 pm, to 2 hours on Fourth Avenue between Chrysler Street and Bank Street; and The corresponding signage changes be completed as soon as practicable.
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18.4.1
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of April 22, 2026, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and at-tached as Documents 1-2.
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Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of April 22, 2026, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and at-tached as Documents 1-2.
Motion 1
Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of April 22, 2026
Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of April 22, 2026, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and at-tached as Documents 1-2.
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20
Received
That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
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That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
Motion 1
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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21
PASSED
That the report from the Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Ottawa Public Health 2025 Annual Report”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 35, Audit Committee Report 17, Community Services Committee Report 22, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 23, Joint Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee Report 5, Planning and Housing Committee Report 64, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 26 and the report from the City Clerk entitled...
Motion no. 2026-79-05
· moved by W. Lo
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That the report from the Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Ottawa Public Health 2025 Annual Report”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 35, Audit Committee Report 17, Community Services Committee Report 22, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 23, Joint Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee Report 5, Planning and Housing Committee Report 64, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 26 and the report from the City Clerk entitled...
Motion no. 2026-79-05 · moved by W. Lo
Motion to Adopt Reports
That the report from the Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Ottawa Public Health 2025 Annual Report”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 35, Audit Committee Report 17, Community Services Committee Report 22, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 23, Joint Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee Report 5, Planning and Housing Committee Report 64, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 26 and the report from the City Clerk entitled...
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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo
22.1
PASSED
WHEREAS Giveaway Weekends were introduced to the City of Ottawa in 2007 and quickly became a popular, community‑driven initiative that encourages residents to share reusable items with neighbours rather than sending them to landfill; and WHEREAS Giveaway Weekends support the City’s waste reduction and diversion objectives by promoting reuse, extending the life of household goods, and reducing the volume of bulky items disposed of at the Trail Road Landfill; and WHEREAS these events help...
Motion no. 2026-79-06
· moved by S. Menard
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WHEREAS Giveaway Weekends were introduced to the City of Ottawa in 2007 and quickly became a popular, community‑driven initiative that encourages residents to share reusable items with neighbours rather than sending them to landfill; and WHEREAS Giveaway Weekends support the City’s waste reduction and diversion objectives by promoting reuse, extending the life of household goods, and reducing the volume of bulky items disposed of at the Trail Road Landfill; and WHEREAS these events help...
Motion no. 2026-79-06 · moved by S. Menard
Giveaway Weekends in Ottawa
WHEREAS Giveaway Weekends were introduced to the City of Ottawa in 2007 and quickly became a popular, community‑driven initiative that encourages residents to share reusable items with neighbours rather than sending them to landfill; and WHEREAS Giveaway Weekends support the City’s waste reduction and diversion objectives by promoting reuse, extending the life of household goods, and reducing the volume of bulky items disposed of at the Trail Road Landfill; and WHEREAS these events help...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard
Water Service Interruption Notifications
PASSED
WHEREAS the motion of which notice has been previously given currently listed on the agenda as item 22.2 was moved by Councillor Dudas on April 22, 2026; and, WHEREAS Councillor Dudas has sent her regrets for the Council meeting of May 13, 2026, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the motion listed as item 22.2, “Water Service Interruption Notifications,” be deferred to the next regular meeting of Council, currently scheduled for May 27, 2026.
Motion no. 2026-79-07
· moved by M. Luloff
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WHEREAS the motion of which notice has been previously given currently listed on the agenda as item 22.2 was moved by Councillor Dudas on April 22, 2026; and, WHEREAS Councillor Dudas has sent her regrets for the Council meeting of May 13, 2026, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the motion listed as item 22.2, “Water Service Interruption Notifications,” be deferred to the next regular meeting of Council, currently scheduled for May 27, 2026.
Motion no. 2026-79-07 · moved by M. Luloff
Water Service Interruption Notifications
WHEREAS the motion of which notice has been previously given currently listed on the agenda as item 22.2 was moved by Councillor Dudas on April 22, 2026; and, WHEREAS Councillor Dudas has sent her regrets for the Council meeting of May 13, 2026, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the motion listed as item 22.2, “Water Service Interruption Notifications,” be deferred to the next regular meeting of Council, currently scheduled for May 27, 2026.
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Moved by: Councillor M. Luloff
WHEREAS watermain breaks and related water service disruptions can occur at any time across the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS unplanned water service interruptions have a major impact, with both residents and businesses relying on timely and accurate information to respond to and plan accordingly; and WHEREAS Members of Council frequently receive inquiries from residents regarding water disruptions, in the absence of a standardized notification process or a single, reliable source of...
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· moved by L. Dudas
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WHEREAS watermain breaks and related water service disruptions can occur at any time across the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS unplanned water service interruptions have a major impact, with both residents and businesses relying on timely and accurate information to respond to and plan accordingly; and WHEREAS Members of Council frequently receive inquiries from residents regarding water disruptions, in the absence of a standardized notification process or a single, reliable source of...
Motion 1 · moved by L. Dudas
Water Service Interruption Notifications
WHEREAS watermain breaks and related water service disruptions can occur at any time across the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS unplanned water service interruptions have a major impact, with both residents and businesses relying on timely and accurate information to respond to and plan accordingly; and WHEREAS Members of Council frequently receive inquiries from residents regarding water disruptions, in the absence of a standardized notification process or a single, reliable source of...
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Moved by: Councillor L. Dudas
23.1
PASSED
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order to meet the operational deadlines to install the park sign. WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS Diane Holmes holds special significance to the...
Motion no. 2026-79-08
· moved by A. Troster
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That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order to meet the operational deadlines to install the park sign. WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS Diane Holmes holds special significance to the...
Motion no. 2026-79-08 · moved by A. Troster
Commemorative Naming – Diane Holmes Park
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order to meet the operational deadlines to install the park sign. WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS Diane Holmes holds special significance to the...
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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster
23.2
PASSED
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order to provide certainty and incentives for businesses who may wish to open patios this season. WHEREAS rising costs are contributing to an affordability crisis for Ottawa residents and small business owners; and WHEREAS the hospitality industry has experienced significant pressures including rising food prices; and WHEREAS Ottawa is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of Bytown in 2026 and wants to...
Motion no. 2026-79-09
· moved by M. Sutcliffe
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That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order to provide certainty and incentives for businesses who may wish to open patios this season. WHEREAS rising costs are contributing to an affordability crisis for Ottawa residents and small business owners; and WHEREAS the hospitality industry has experienced significant pressures including rising food prices; and WHEREAS Ottawa is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of Bytown in 2026 and wants to...
Motion no. 2026-79-09 · moved by M. Sutcliffe
Waiving Patio Fees
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order to provide certainty and incentives for businesses who may wish to open patios this season. WHEREAS rising costs are contributing to an affordability crisis for Ottawa residents and small business owners; and WHEREAS the hospitality industry has experienced significant pressures including rising food prices; and WHEREAS Ottawa is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of Bytown in 2026 and wants to...
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Moved by: Councillor M. Sutcliffe
23.3
PASSED
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to scheduled opening of the daycare at 1 Terence Matthews Crescent. WHEREAS Little Heroes Daycare Centre is planning to relocate to 1 Terence Matthews Crescent in September 2026; and WHEREAS Little Heroes Daycare Centre acquired the property prior to the passing of Zoning By-Law 2026-50; and WHEREAS under Zoning By-Law 2008-250, 1 Terence Matthews Crescent was zoned as IP4 (Industrial), which included day care as a...
Motion no. 2026-79-10
· moved by A. Hubley
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That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to scheduled opening of the daycare at 1 Terence Matthews Crescent. WHEREAS Little Heroes Daycare Centre is planning to relocate to 1 Terence Matthews Crescent in September 2026; and WHEREAS Little Heroes Daycare Centre acquired the property prior to the passing of Zoning By-Law 2026-50; and WHEREAS under Zoning By-Law 2008-250, 1 Terence Matthews Crescent was zoned as IP4 (Industrial), which included day care as a...
Motion no. 2026-79-10 · moved by A. Hubley
1 Terence Matthews Crescent
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to scheduled opening of the daycare at 1 Terence Matthews Crescent. WHEREAS Little Heroes Daycare Centre is planning to relocate to 1 Terence Matthews Crescent in September 2026; and WHEREAS Little Heroes Daycare Centre acquired the property prior to the passing of Zoning By-Law 2026-50; and WHEREAS under Zoning By-Law 2008-250, 1 Terence Matthews Crescent was zoned as IP4 (Industrial), which included day care as a...
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Moved by: Councillor A. Hubley
24.1
WHEREAS Ottawa’s downtown neighbourhoods have seen a rapid expansion of pharmacies dispensing hydromorphone through provincially funded mechanisms, including OHIP, under policy frameworks that do not require sufficient aftercare or ongoing oversight; and WHEREAS the method of prescribing, dispensing, and managing these medications, without sufficient structure or support, is contributing to significant social challenges in cities across Ontario; and WHEREAS the clustering of these operations...
Motion 1
· moved by A. Troster
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WHEREAS Ottawa’s downtown neighbourhoods have seen a rapid expansion of pharmacies dispensing hydromorphone through provincially funded mechanisms, including OHIP, under policy frameworks that do not require sufficient aftercare or ongoing oversight; and WHEREAS the method of prescribing, dispensing, and managing these medications, without sufficient structure or support, is contributing to significant social challenges in cities across Ontario; and WHEREAS the clustering of these operations...
Motion 1 · moved by A. Troster
Virtual care addictions treatment and safer supply pharmacies
WHEREAS Ottawa’s downtown neighbourhoods have seen a rapid expansion of pharmacies dispensing hydromorphone through provincially funded mechanisms, including OHIP, under policy frameworks that do not require sufficient aftercare or ongoing oversight; and WHEREAS the method of prescribing, dispensing, and managing these medications, without sufficient structure or support, is contributing to significant social challenges in cities across Ontario; and WHEREAS the clustering of these operations...
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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster
24.2
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 Marion Gullock lived in Stittsville for close to 68 years and played a vital role in the formation of many of the local groups and activities that have helped shape our community; WHEREAS Marion was...
Motion 1
· moved by G. Gower
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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 Marion Gullock lived in Stittsville for close to 68 years and played a vital role in the formation of many of the local groups and activities that have helped shape our community; WHEREAS Marion was...
Motion 1 · moved by G. Gower
Commemorative Naming – Marion Gullock 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 Marion Gullock lived in Stittsville for close to 68 years and played a vital role in the formation of many of the local groups and activities that have helped shape our community; WHEREAS Marion was...
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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower
24.3
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 Russ Thomas was a dedicated and generous member of the Cumberland community who gave of himself selflessly throughout his life; and WHEREAS Russ devoted countless hours to supporting local...
Motion 1
· moved by M. Luloff
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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 Russ Thomas was a dedicated and generous member of the Cumberland community who gave of himself selflessly throughout his life; and WHEREAS Russ devoted countless hours to supporting local...
Motion 1 · moved by M. Luloff
Commemorative Naming – Russ Thomas Bandstand
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 Russ Thomas was a dedicated and generous member of the Cumberland community who gave of himself selflessly throughout his life; and WHEREAS Russ devoted countless hours to supporting local...
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Moved by: Councillor M. Luloff
24.4
WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of standing with Veterans, strengthening communities, and honouring the memory of those who served; and WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion was officially incorporated by an Act of Parliament on July 17, 1926, which is recognized as its anniversary; and WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s largest veterans’ organization, dedicated to supporting Veterans, advocating for their needs, and...
Motion 1
· moved by S. Desroches
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WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of standing with Veterans, strengthening communities, and honouring the memory of those who served; and WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion was officially incorporated by an Act of Parliament on July 17, 1926, which is recognized as its anniversary; and WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s largest veterans’ organization, dedicated to supporting Veterans, advocating for their needs, and...
Motion 1 · moved by S. Desroches
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion in 2026
WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of standing with Veterans, strengthening communities, and honouring the memory of those who served; and WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion was officially incorporated by an Act of Parliament on July 17, 1926, which is recognized as its anniversary; and WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s largest veterans’ organization, dedicated to supporting Veterans, advocating for their needs, and...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches
24.5
WHEREAS Ottawa continues to experience a toxic drug poisoning emergency, with fentanyl and other synthetic substances contributing to preventable deaths across the city; and WHEREAS the local drug supply has become increasingly unpredictable and toxic, with many poisonings involving substances that are contaminated, adulterated, or contain unknown synthetic compounds; and WHEREAS current surveillance methods, including police reporting, hospital data, and self-reporting, do not provide...
Motion 1
· moved by S. Plante
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WHEREAS Ottawa continues to experience a toxic drug poisoning emergency, with fentanyl and other synthetic substances contributing to preventable deaths across the city; and WHEREAS the local drug supply has become increasingly unpredictable and toxic, with many poisonings involving substances that are contaminated, adulterated, or contain unknown synthetic compounds; and WHEREAS current surveillance methods, including police reporting, hospital data, and self-reporting, do not provide...
Motion 1 · moved by S. Plante
Establishing a Wastewater-Based Early Warning System for Toxic Drug Supply Monitoring in Ottawa
WHEREAS Ottawa continues to experience a toxic drug poisoning emergency, with fentanyl and other synthetic substances contributing to preventable deaths across the city; and WHEREAS the local drug supply has become increasingly unpredictable and toxic, with many poisonings involving substances that are contaminated, adulterated, or contain unknown synthetic compounds; and WHEREAS current surveillance methods, including police reporting, hospital data, and self-reporting, do not provide...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante
25.1
PASSED
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed, with the exception of the duplicated by-law listed as follows: ii. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for safe access to social infrastructure. 2026-184 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish the tax ratios for the taxation year 2026.2026-185 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2026.2026-186 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year...
Motion no. 2026-79-11
· moved by W. Lo
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That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed, with the exception of the duplicated by-law listed as follows: ii. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for safe access to social infrastructure. 2026-184 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish the tax ratios for the taxation year 2026.2026-185 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2026.2026-186 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year...
Motion no. 2026-79-11 · moved by W. Lo
Three Readings
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed, with the exception of the duplicated by-law listed as follows: ii. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for safe access to social infrastructure. 2026-184 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish the tax ratios for the taxation year 2026.2026-185 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2026.2026-186 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year...
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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo
26
PASSED
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of May 13, 2026.
Motion no. 2026-79-12
· moved by W. Lo
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That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of May 13, 2026.
Motion no. 2026-79-12 · moved by W. Lo
Confirmation By-law
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of May 13, 2026.
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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo
28
PASSED
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of May 13, 2026, be adjourned.
Motion no. 2026-79-13
· moved by W. Lo
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That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of May 13, 2026, be adjourned.
Motion no. 2026-79-13 · moved by W. Lo
Adjournment
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of May 13, 2026, be adjourned.
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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo
5.1
PASSED
A motion on "Minutes 78 of the City Council meeting of April 22, 2026"
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A motion on "Minutes 78 of the City Council meeting of April 22, 2026"
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Minutes 78 of the City Council meeting of April 22, 2026
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5.2
PASSED
A motion on "Confidential Minutes 78 of the City Council meeting of April 22, 2026"
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A motion on "Confidential Minutes 78 of the City Council meeting of April 22, 2026"
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Confidential Minutes 78 of the City Council meeting of April 22, 2026
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9
PASSED
That the report from the Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Ottawa Public Health 2025 Annual Report”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 35, Audit Committee Report 17, Community Services Committee Report 22, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 23, Joint Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee Report 5, Planning and Housing Committee Report 64, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 26 and the report from the City Clerk entitled...
Motion no. 2026-79-01
· moved by W. Lo
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That the report from the Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Ottawa Public Health 2025 Annual Report”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 35, Audit Committee Report 17, Community Services Committee Report 22, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 23, Joint Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee Report 5, Planning and Housing Committee Report 64, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 26 and the report from the City Clerk entitled...
Motion no. 2026-79-01 · moved by W. Lo
Motion to Introduce Reports
That the report from the Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Ottawa Public Health 2025 Annual Report”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 35, Audit Committee Report 17, Community Services Committee Report 22, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 23, Joint Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee Report 5, Planning and Housing Committee Report 64, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 26 and the report from the City Clerk entitled...
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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo
