Call to order and moment of reflection
Public notices and meeting information
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National Anthem
Concillor A. Hubley
Concillor A. Hubley
Roll Call
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes 68 of the Special City Council meeting of 7 November 2025
Minutes 69 of the City Council meeting of 12 November 2025
Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings
Communications
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications
Petitions
A petition submitted by Lilia Semjonov, containing 38 signatures, expressing opposition to the addition of a new sidewalk and installation of traffic calming measures for the Summit Avenue Infrastructure Renewal Project.
A petition submitted by Lilia Semjonov, containing 38 signatures, expressing opposition to the addition of a new sidewalk and installation of traffic calming measures for the Summit Avenue Infrastructure Renewal Project.
Regrets
Councillor C. Curry advised that she would be absent from the City Council meeting of 26 November 2025.
Councillor C. Curry advised that she would be absent from the City Council meeting of 26 November 2025.
Motion to Introduce Reports
Integrity Commissioner
2025 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner
File No. ACS2025-OCC-GEN-0014 - City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That Council receive the attached report for information.
File No. ACS2025-OCC-GEN-0014 - City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That Council receive the attached report for information.
- Report - 2025 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner.pdf
- Document 1 (EN) - 2025 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner.pdf
- Document 1 (FR) - Rapport annuel de la commissaire à l
Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 31
Acquisition Opportunity – Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre
File No. ACS2025-PWD-GEN-0002 - City-wide A portion of this item will be considered in closed session pursuant to subsections 13 (c), (f), (i) and (k) of the Procedure By-law 2025-100. Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Ottawa City Council: Consider the acquisition of the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre as described in this report, Direct staff to: Engage with the already-established Community Liaison Committee for the site, to confirm or update their terms of reference to include, at a minimum: Representatives from nearby communities (Carlsbad Springs, Russell Township and Vars), South Nation Conservation Authority (SNCA), local farmers, local Ward Councillors, City staff and the facility operator; and A requirement that the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) be convened on a regular basis (at least twice per year) to allow regular and timely updates on issues such as proposed changes to the site’s permits or its regulated activities, as one avenue to inform and engage the community; and Following the annual reporting as done for the Environmental Assessment (EA), which includes groundwater, surface water, leachate, landfill gas, dust, noise, biological and geotechnical monitoring, review the annual report and post it publicly, along with a summary (in plain language), for resident review and awareness and offer a technical briefing to the CLC to present the results and ensure awareness of any areas of concern that may warrant further study and/or action. Work with the SNCA to ensure that this landfill is incorporated, as appropriate, into the hazard mapping and scenario planning for the Bear Brook Watershed study. Should the City of Ottawa be successful in acquiring this site and in advance of its operation, undertake and publish a Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) to disclose the already established (via Ministry EA) baseline of contaminant and exposure data and an assessment of the risk to human health; and That the HHRA be revised if environmental monitoring reveals a new concern (e.g., exceedance of acceptable thresholds, air emission change, new contaminant of concern is identified) in accordance with normal practices and that this information be publicly available and shared with the Community Liaison Committee. Prior to site activation and regularly thereafter, assess and make recommendations to reduce the cumulative impact of trucks in the Carlsbad Springs area, both in terms of impact on the road infrastructure and quality of life for residents; and Review the rural truck route network serving the CRRRC site and surrounding area in consultations with the CLC and interested residents, including existing and potential truck routes, signage, traffic mitigation measures, and to identify and implement solutions that maximize clear wayfinding for truck operators and minimize disruption and cut-through traffic on residential streets and in rural village cores. Should the City acquire the CRRRC site, review options available to establish a community benefit mechanism for the City to provide direct positive benefit to Carlsbad Springs and surrounding communities in the form of grants for local improvements, and report back to ARAC in 2027. As part of the in-depth evaluation that staff are undertaking to develop a recommendation and finalized business case for Ottawa’s future waste management system, undertake a market sounding exercise that invites proponents to provide information to City staff related to the Council-approved scenarios outlined in Recommendation 2 of the Waste Management Technologies Feasibility Study Report (Status Quo and Private Facilities, Waste to Energy Incineration Facility, and Construct a New Landfill).
File No. ACS2025-PWD-GEN-0002 - City-wide A portion of this item will be considered in closed session pursuant to subsections 13 (c), (f), (i) and (k) of the Procedure By-law 2025-100. Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Ottawa City Council: Consider the acquisition of the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre as described in this report, Direct staff to: Engage with the already-established Community Liaison Committee for the site, to confirm or update their terms of reference to include, at a minimum: Representatives from nearby communities (Carlsbad Springs, Russell Township and Vars), South Nation Conservation Authority (SNCA), local farmers, local Ward Councillors, City staff and the facility operator; and A requirement that the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) be convened on a regular basis (at least twice per year) to allow regular and timely updates on issues such as proposed changes to the site’s permits or its regulated activities, as one avenue to inform and engage the community; and Following the annual reporting as done for the Environmental Assessment (EA), which includes groundwater, surface water, leachate, landfill gas, dust, noise, biological and geotechnical monitoring, review the annual report and post it publicly, along with a summary (in plain language), for resident review and awareness and offer a technical briefing to the CLC to present the results and ensure awareness of any areas of concern that may warrant further study and/or action. Work with the SNCA to ensure that this landfill is incorporated, as appropriate, into the hazard mapping and scenario planning for the Bear Brook Watershed study. Should the City of Ottawa be successful in acquiring this site and in advance of its operation, undertake and publish a Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) to disclose the already established (via Ministry EA) baseline of contaminant and exposure data and an assessment of the risk to human health; and That the HHRA be revised if environmental monitoring reveals a new concern (e.g., exceedance of acceptable thresholds, air emission change, new contaminant of concern is identified) in accordance with normal practices and that this information be publicly available and shared with the Community Liaison Committee. Prior to site activation and regularly thereafter, assess and make recommendations to reduce the cumulative impact of trucks in the Carlsbad Springs area, both in terms of impact on the road infrastructure and quality of life for residents; and Review the rural truck route network serving the CRRRC site and surrounding area in consultations with the CLC and interested residents, including existing and potential truck routes, signage, traffic mitigation measures, and to identify and implement solutions that maximize clear wayfinding for truck operators and minimize disruption and cut-through traffic on residential streets and in rural village cores. Should the City acquire the CRRRC site, review options available to establish a community benefit mechanism for the City to provide direct positive benefit to Carlsbad Springs and surrounding communities in the form of grants for local improvements, and report back to ARAC in 2027. As part of the in-depth evaluation that staff are undertaking to develop a recommendation and finalized business case for Ottawa’s future waste management system, undertake a market sounding exercise that invites proponents to provide information to City staff related to the Council-approved scenarios outlined in Recommendation 2 of the Waste Management Technologies Feasibility Study Report (Status Quo and Private Facilities, Waste to Energy Incineration Facility, and Construct a New Landfill).
- Coverpage - Acquisition Opportunity – Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre.pdf
- English report - Acquisition Opportunity – Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre.pdf
- French report - Acquisition Opportunity – Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre.pdf
Planning and Housing Committee Report 57
2025 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy and Update
File No. ACS2025-SI-HSI-0023 - City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Delegate authority to the Interim Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services (HSIS), to allocate 2025-2026 Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) funds, and any additional funding that becomes available in 2026, to either a contingency budget to support non-profit, affordable and supportive housing projects that require additional funding, or to cover non-exempt City fees and charges, or to projects selected from the Non-profit Affordable Housing Pipeline (Document 1), and to any other projects that receive, or will receive, pre-development funding and that may be added to the Pipeline list in accordance with the selection criteria outlined in the 2024 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy and Update report. Approve a final extension up to March 31, 2026, based on the conditions set out in the report, of the short-term interest-free repayable loan of $606,075 to the African Canadian Association of Ottawa (ACAO) that was provided through the 2021 Capital Plan for their project at 881-883 Pinecrest Road and delegate authority to the Interim Director, HSIS, to convert a portion of the short-term loan to a conditional contribution, if conditions set out in the report are satisfied.
File No. ACS2025-SI-HSI-0023 - City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Delegate authority to the Interim Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services (HSIS), to allocate 2025-2026 Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) funds, and any additional funding that becomes available in 2026, to either a contingency budget to support non-profit, affordable and supportive housing projects that require additional funding, or to cover non-exempt City fees and charges, or to projects selected from the Non-profit Affordable Housing Pipeline (Document 1), and to any other projects that receive, or will receive, pre-development funding and that may be added to the Pipeline list in accordance with the selection criteria outlined in the 2024 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy and Update report. Approve a final extension up to March 31, 2026, based on the conditions set out in the report, of the short-term interest-free repayable loan of $606,075 to the African Canadian Association of Ottawa (ACAO) that was provided through the 2021 Capital Plan for their project at 881-883 Pinecrest Road and delegate authority to the Interim Director, HSIS, to convert a portion of the short-term loan to a conditional contribution, if conditions set out in the report are satisfied.
- Coverpage - 2025 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy and Update.pdf
- Report - 2025 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy.pdf
Bulk Consent Agenda
Planning and Housing Committee Report 57
Build Ottawa 2024 - Annual Report
File No. ACS2025-SI-HSI-0019 - City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the audited financial statements of Build Ottawa for the year 2024 in the Annual Report attached as Document 1.
File No. ACS2025-SI-HSI-0019 - City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the audited financial statements of Build Ottawa for the year 2024 in the Annual Report attached as Document 1.
- Coverpage - Build Ottawa 2024 - Annual Report.pdf
- Report - Build Ottawa Annual Report.pdf
- Document 1 - Build Ottawa Annual Report-AODA.pdf
City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions
Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of November 12, 2025
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0130 - City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of November 12, 2025, 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 attached as Documents 1-5.
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0130 - City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of November 12, 2025, 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 attached as Documents 1-5.
- Report_Summary of Submissions - Planning Matters approved November 12 2025.pdf
- Doc 1_Summary_ACS2025-PDB-PS-0025 - Zoning By-law Amendment – 3055 Richmond Road.pdf
- Doc 2_Summary_ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0065 - Official Plan Amendment - 4497A and 4497B O’Keefe Court.pdf
- Doc 3_Summary_ACS2025-PDB-PS-0068 - Zoning Omnibus Amendments – Q4 2025.pdf
- Doc 4_Summary_ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0030 - Zoning By-law Amendment – 6158 Rideau Valley Drive.pdf
- Doc 5_Summary_ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0051 - Official Plan Amendment – South March Urban Expansion Area.pdf
In Camera Items
Acquisition Opportunity – Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre
File No. ACS2025-PWD-GEN-0002 - City-wide To be considered In Camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsection 13(1)(c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for the purposes of the City; Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and Subsection 13(1)(i), a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; and Subsection 13(1)(k), a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.
File No. ACS2025-PWD-GEN-0002 - City-wide To be considered In Camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsection 13(1)(c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for the purposes of the City; Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and Subsection 13(1)(i), a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; and Subsection 13(1)(k), a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.
Motion to Adopt Reports
Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given
Commemorative Naming for Robyn Guest
Moved by M. Sutcliffe Seconded byG. Gower WHEREAS Robyn Mary Elizabeth Guest was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and a tireless builder of a better Ottawa; and WHEREAS Robyn was raised to have a public-spirited heart and a belief that a community is something you make, not just a place you live in; and WHEREAS Robyn Guest dedicated over 30 years to public service, including 20 years of exemplary service to the City of Ottawa, serving in progressively senior roles including Coordinator of Intergovernmental Relations, Program Manager of Policy Coordination, Director of Policy in the Mayor’s Office, and most recently as Chief of Staff to the Mayor; and WHEREAS Robyn played a pivotal role in shaping major civic initiatives such as the Ottawa Central Library, the Ottawa Art Gallery, Lansdowne Park renewal, LRT Stage 2, and the groundwork for the new Civic Hospital, demonstrating unmatched leadership, collaboration, and vision; and WHEREAS Robyn was known for her grace, intelligence, tenacity, and unwavering commitment to public service, and whose dedication has undoubtably enhanced the quality of life for all residents; and WHEREAS Robyn’s legacy includes not only her professional achievements but also her personal dedication to fostering children, giving back to and building her community, and living with authenticity, compassion, and courage; and WHEREAS Arlington Park, located in a neighbourhood Robyn cherished and served, offers a fitting location to honour her memory and contributions to the City of Ottawa; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the commemorative naming of Arlington Park, located at 165 Arlington Avenue, to “Robyn Guest Park” in honour of Robyn Mary Elizabeth Guest, in recognition of her outstanding service and enduring impact on the City of Ottawa. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate stand and plaque be installed displaying the name and including a brief history of Robyn Guest’s contributions.
Moved by M. Sutcliffe Seconded byG. Gower WHEREAS Robyn Mary Elizabeth Guest was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and a tireless builder of a better Ottawa; and WHEREAS Robyn was raised to have a public-spirited heart and a belief that a community is something you make, not just a place you live in; and WHEREAS Robyn Guest dedicated over 30 years to public service, including 20 years of exemplary service to the City of Ottawa, serving in progressively senior roles including Coordinator of Intergovernmental Relations, Program Manager of Policy Coordination, Director of Policy in the Mayor’s Office, and most recently as Chief of Staff to the Mayor; and WHEREAS Robyn played a pivotal role in shaping major civic initiatives such as the Ottawa Central Library, the Ottawa Art Gallery, Lansdowne Park renewal, LRT Stage 2, and the groundwork for the new Civic Hospital, demonstrating unmatched leadership, collaboration, and vision; and WHEREAS Robyn was known for her grace, intelligence, tenacity, and unwavering commitment to public service, and whose dedication has undoubtably enhanced the quality of life for all residents; and WHEREAS Robyn’s legacy includes not only her professional achievements but also her personal dedication to fostering children, giving back to and building her community, and living with authenticity, compassion, and courage; and WHEREAS Arlington Park, located in a neighbourhood Robyn cherished and served, offers a fitting location to honour her memory and contributions to the City of Ottawa; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the commemorative naming of Arlington Park, located at 165 Arlington Avenue, to “Robyn Guest Park” in honour of Robyn Mary Elizabeth Guest, in recognition of her outstanding service and enduring impact on the City of Ottawa. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate stand and plaque be installed displaying the name and including a brief history of Robyn Guest’s contributions.
Protection of Tenants’ Rights
Note: The Plante/Carr Motion of which Notice was previously given at the November 12, 2025 City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law. Moved by S. Plante Seconded byM. Carr WHEREAS City Council declared “an Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crisis and Emergency” at its meeting of January 29, 2020, and where it joined the “Solve the Crisis" campaign of the Ontario's Big City Mayors (OBCM), focused on addressing the homelessness and mental health/addictions crisis in Ontario; and WHEREAS Bill 60 – Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, received 3rd reading in the Ontario Legislatively Assembly and is being presented to the Lieutenant Governor for assent ; and WHEREAS Schedule 12 of Bill 60 amends the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 to, among other things, make changes to the Landlord Tenant Tribunal (LTB) with a focus on strengthening landlord rights, providing shorter timelines for tenant evictions, and improving the speed and effectiveness of the LTB to address the active case backlog; and WHEREAS the province decided to rescind consultation on the most contentious amendment, namely, that the government would consult on alternative options on lease agreement expiry – which is code for ending fixed term leases; and WHEREAS the rest of the amendments as per the technical brief (pgs 11-15) to Residential Tenancies Act severely curtails tenant rights at the LTB; and WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) recognizes that landlords need adequate rights to provide rental opportunities and increase housing supply, but does not endorse the amendments citing the need for a balanced approach that provides tenants with strong protection from unlawful and illegal evictions such as bad faith renovations; WHEREAS more than 130 organizations have signed an open letter asking the provincial government to repeal proposed changes to rental protections they warn will deepen the province’s housing and homelessness crisis; and WHEREAS ACORN launched an online action calling on the provincial government to drop its dangerous proposals, in which 23,000 Ontarians sent emails to Premier Ford, Housing Minister Rob Flack, Attorney General Doug Downey, and MPPs across the province demanding they do not make amendments that erode tenants’ rights at the LTB; and WHEREAS those who support the provincial government’s proposed amendments cite the possibility that this will free up many vacant units and incent landlords to rent; and WHEREAS the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives challenged the assertion by provincial Attorney General that “…..I’m convinced, if we get the right balance, we’ll unlock tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of new units.”, by combining the vacant unit reports for the 4 most populated areas of the province, adding up only to 17,800 vacant units; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has a comparatively low vacancy rate, for example, of the 6,355 units accessed as vacant, 42 per cent were exempt from the vacant unit tax due to an acceptable reason for being empty and that the amount of renters is expected to jump from around 36 per cent of Ottawa households to jump to 43 per cent by 2035, according to the city’s Housing Needs Assessment; and WHEREAS Council just passed the Housing Action Plan (HAP) on October 8, 2025 in which consolidate and strengthen capacity for affordable housing development is 1 of 5 key objectives of the plan; and WHEREAS Report ACS2025-SI-SPO-0002 of the HAP, Recommendation 6 directed staff to “report back on progress, assess the comprehensiveness of the Housing Acceleration Plan against current conditions, and propose updates as needed by May 2026;” and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has approved studying the feasibility of a rental renovation license program (Renoviction Bylaw) that would be completely undercut if the amendments were to pass. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED City Council inform the Government of Ontario of its opposition to changes to the Residential Tenancies Act in Bill 60 and the weakening of tenant rights, including contemplated changes to “security of tenure” or a further weakening of rent control, through the Mayor writing to the Premier, Attorney General, Finance and Housing Ministers of Ontario on behalf of Council; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council request of the Government of Ontario to reinstate the rent control provisions on rental homes first occupied after 2018; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff include in their ongoing reporting on Housing Acceleration Plan progress and assessment of current conditions, metrics to look at the health and affordability of rental market supply.
Note: The Plante/Carr Motion of which Notice was previously given at the November 12, 2025 City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law. Moved by S. Plante Seconded byM. Carr WHEREAS City Council declared “an Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crisis and Emergency” at its meeting of January 29, 2020, and where it joined the “Solve the Crisis" campaign of the Ontario's Big City Mayors (OBCM), focused on addressing the homelessness and mental health/addictions crisis in Ontario; and WHEREAS Bill 60 – Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, received 3rd reading in the Ontario Legislatively Assembly and is being presented to the Lieutenant Governor for assent ; and WHEREAS Schedule 12 of Bill 60 amends the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 to, among other things, make changes to the Landlord Tenant Tribunal (LTB) with a focus on strengthening landlord rights, providing shorter timelines for tenant evictions, and improving the speed and effectiveness of the LTB to address the active case backlog; and WHEREAS the province decided to rescind consultation on the most contentious amendment, namely, that the government would consult on alternative options on lease agreement expiry – which is code for ending fixed term leases; and WHEREAS the rest of the amendments as per the technical brief (pgs 11-15) to Residential Tenancies Act severely curtails tenant rights at the LTB; and WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) recognizes that landlords need adequate rights to provide rental opportunities and increase housing supply, but does not endorse the amendments citing the need for a balanced approach that provides tenants with strong protection from unlawful and illegal evictions such as bad faith renovations; WHEREAS more than 130 organizations have signed an open letter asking the provincial government to repeal proposed changes to rental protections they warn will deepen the province’s housing and homelessness crisis; and WHEREAS ACORN launched an online action calling on the provincial government to drop its dangerous proposals, in which 23,000 Ontarians sent emails to Premier Ford, Housing Minister Rob Flack, Attorney General Doug Downey, and MPPs across the province demanding they do not make amendments that erode tenants’ rights at the LTB; and WHEREAS those who support the provincial government’s proposed amendments cite the possibility that this will free up many vacant units and incent landlords to rent; and WHEREAS the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives challenged the assertion by provincial Attorney General that “…..I’m convinced, if we get the right balance, we’ll unlock tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of new units.”, by combining the vacant unit reports for the 4 most populated areas of the province, adding up only to 17,800 vacant units; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has a comparatively low vacancy rate, for example, of the 6,355 units accessed as vacant, 42 per cent were exempt from the vacant unit tax due to an acceptable reason for being empty and that the amount of renters is expected to jump from around 36 per cent of Ottawa households to jump to 43 per cent by 2035, according to the city’s Housing Needs Assessment; and WHEREAS Council just passed the Housing Action Plan (HAP) on October 8, 2025 in which consolidate and strengthen capacity for affordable housing development is 1 of 5 key objectives of the plan; and WHEREAS Report ACS2025-SI-SPO-0002 of the HAP, Recommendation 6 directed staff to “report back on progress, assess the comprehensiveness of the Housing Acceleration Plan against current conditions, and propose updates as needed by May 2026;” and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has approved studying the feasibility of a rental renovation license program (Renoviction Bylaw) that would be completely undercut if the amendments were to pass. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED City Council inform the Government of Ontario of its opposition to changes to the Residential Tenancies Act in Bill 60 and the weakening of tenant rights, including contemplated changes to “security of tenure” or a further weakening of rent control, through the Mayor writing to the Premier, Attorney General, Finance and Housing Ministers of Ontario on behalf of Council; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council request of the Government of Ontario to reinstate the rent control provisions on rental homes first occupied after 2018; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff include in their ongoing reporting on Housing Acceleration Plan progress and assessment of current conditions, metrics to look at the health and affordability of rental market supply.
Commemorative Naming for Bob Easy
Moved by D. Brown Seconded byI. Skalski 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 Robert (“Bob”) Easy has contributed more than five decades to coaching and organizing minor hockey in the communities of Munster and Richmond, helping young athletes of all levels develop skills and a love of the game; and WHEREAS Mr. Easy has been instrumental in establishing and supporting local minor hockey programs in Osgoode, Munster and Richmond, strengthening youth sport and community life across rural Ottawa; and WHEREAS Mr. Easy’s exceptional dedication has been recognized by the City of Ottawa with the Mayor’s City Builder Award (February 22, 2017) and nationally with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers (March 20, 2017); and WHEREAS Mr. Easy continues to give back to the community through ongoing volunteerism and local fundraising that benefits area youth sports and local charities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the ball diamond located in Munster North Park, located at 2778 Munster Road, be named the ‘Bob Easy Ball Diamond; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate stand and plaque be installed displaying the name and including a brief history of Mr. Easy’s contributions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the production and installation of the stand and plaque be funded through fundraising and other eligible sources.
Moved by D. Brown Seconded byI. Skalski 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 Robert (“Bob”) Easy has contributed more than five decades to coaching and organizing minor hockey in the communities of Munster and Richmond, helping young athletes of all levels develop skills and a love of the game; and WHEREAS Mr. Easy has been instrumental in establishing and supporting local minor hockey programs in Osgoode, Munster and Richmond, strengthening youth sport and community life across rural Ottawa; and WHEREAS Mr. Easy’s exceptional dedication has been recognized by the City of Ottawa with the Mayor’s City Builder Award (February 22, 2017) and nationally with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers (March 20, 2017); and WHEREAS Mr. Easy continues to give back to the community through ongoing volunteerism and local fundraising that benefits area youth sports and local charities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the ball diamond located in Munster North Park, located at 2778 Munster Road, be named the ‘Bob Easy Ball Diamond; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate stand and plaque be installed displaying the name and including a brief history of Mr. Easy’s contributions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the production and installation of the stand and plaque be funded through fundraising and other eligible sources.
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Motion to Introduce By-laws
Three Readings
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. a. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2007-338, as amended, to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Special Constable Unit of the Transit Services Department.b. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Kelly Farm Drive on Plan 4M-1640, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.c. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189, as amended, with respect to the licensing and regulation of hardscaping contractors.d. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of Windmill Lane in the City of Ottawa.e. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Little Lake Lane and Shallow Pond Place on Plan 4M-1707 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 19 Selye Cres (the "benefitting property")h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 43 Norice St (the "benefitting property")i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 92 Martin St (the "benefitting property")j. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 140 Deerfox Dr (the "benefitting property")k. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 310 Statewood Dr (the "benefitting property")l. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 320 Oakcrest Way (the "benefitting property")m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 358 Oakcrest Way (the "benefitting property")n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 788 Long Point Cir (the "benefitting property")o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1546 Rumford Dr (the "benefitting property")p. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2556 River Rd (the "benefitting property")q. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 4577 Ogilvie Walk Cres (the "benefitting property")r. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to change the name of South Gower Boundary Road, a municipal highway in the City of Ottawa, to Neighbour Road.s. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 6060 First Line Road. t. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 168 and 174 Murray Street. u. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 4159 Obsidian Road. v. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1055 Klondike Road. w. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the former Vernon Schoolhouse, 8682 Bank Street, to be of cultural heritage value or interestx. A by-law to amend By-law 2014-431 respecting the OCHC Municipal Housing Project Facilities and Tax Exemption.y. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to set the instalment due dates and the interest and penalty rates applicable to the collection of property taxes for 2026.z. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of Jockvale Road in the City of Ottawa.aa. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at plateau Adstock Heights on Plan 4M-1616 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. a. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2007-338, as amended, to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Special Constable Unit of the Transit Services Department.b. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Kelly Farm Drive on Plan 4M-1640, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.c. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189, as amended, with respect to the licensing and regulation of hardscaping contractors.d. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of Windmill Lane in the City of Ottawa.e. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Little Lake Lane and Shallow Pond Place on Plan 4M-1707 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 19 Selye Cres (the "benefitting property")h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 43 Norice St (the "benefitting property")i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 92 Martin St (the "benefitting property")j. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 140 Deerfox Dr (the "benefitting property")k. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 310 Statewood Dr (the "benefitting property")l. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 320 Oakcrest Way (the "benefitting property")m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 358 Oakcrest Way (the "benefitting property")n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 788 Long Point Cir (the "benefitting property")o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1546 Rumford Dr (the "benefitting property")p. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2556 River Rd (the "benefitting property")q. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 4577 Ogilvie Walk Cres (the "benefitting property")r. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to change the name of South Gower Boundary Road, a municipal highway in the City of Ottawa, to Neighbour Road.s. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 6060 First Line Road. t. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 168 and 174 Murray Street. u. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 4159 Obsidian Road. v. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1055 Klondike Road. w. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the former Vernon Schoolhouse, 8682 Bank Street, to be of cultural heritage value or interestx. A by-law to amend By-law 2014-431 respecting the OCHC Municipal Housing Project Facilities and Tax Exemption.y. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to set the instalment due dates and the interest and penalty rates applicable to the collection of property taxes for 2026.z. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of Jockvale Road in the City of Ottawa.aa. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at plateau Adstock Heights on Plan 4M-1616 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
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