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National Anthem
Councillor R. Brockington
Councillor R. Brockington
Roll Call
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes 84 of the City Council meeting of August 26, 2026
Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings
Communications
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications
Responses to Inquiries
OCC-2026-14 - Concerns about road markings and painted lines
Petitions
A petition submitted by Atiqul Islam, Julie Hubert and Helene Hubert, containing 64 signatures, requesting urgent rectification of ineffective drainage infrastructure and sewage backups in the Covington Place of Centrepointe Community. A petition submitted by Erika DeSchiffart, containing 32 signatures, requesting safety improvements on William McEwen Drive.
A petition submitted by Atiqul Islam, Julie Hubert and Helene Hubert, containing 64 signatures, requesting urgent rectification of ineffective drainage infrastructure and sewage backups in the Covington Place of Centrepointe Community. A petition submitted by Erika DeSchiffart, containing 32 signatures, requesting safety improvements on William McEwen Drive.
Regrets
No regrets were filed.
No regrets were filed.
Motion to Introduce Reports
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 39
Zoning By-law Amendment - Zoning By-law 2026-50 Appeal Resolutions
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0064 – City-wide Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council approve amendments to Zoning By-law 2026-50 as shown in Documents 1A through 1F, and Documents 2 and 3, as amended by Motions Nos. PHC 2026 70-01 and ARAC 2026 39-01.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0064 – City-wide Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council approve amendments to Zoning By-law 2026-50 as shown in Documents 1A through 1F, and Documents 2 and 3, as amended by Motions Nos. PHC 2026 70-01 and ARAC 2026 39-01.
- Coverpage - ZBLA - Zoning By-law 2026-50 Appeal Resolutions.pdf
- Report - Zoning By-law Amendment - Zoning By-law 2026-50 Appeal Resolutions.pdf
Motion – Councillor I. Skalski – Strengthening Accountability on Rural Seasonal Maintenance Operations
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0103 – Orléans East-Cumberland (Ward 1), West Carleton-March (Ward 5), Orléans South-Navan (Ward 19), Osgoode (Ward 20), Rideau-Jock (Ward 21) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Direct staff to provide members of ARAC with a rural maintenance plan by April 1st each year for the upcoming spring, summer, and fall seasons. Approve that, for each stream of maintenance work (line-painting, road-side grass cutting, ditching, gravel road grading, shoulder maintenance) the plan include: a summary of the MQS when the work is planned to begin and end the specialized equipment needed to support the operation and the status of its availability key risks and planned mitigation measures Approve that staff provide regular updates that can be shared with the public throughout the season on the implementation of the plan; and Approve that staff meet with Members of ARAC by December 1st each year on the results of the plan, including whether the MQS was met for each stream and, where it was not met and/or where opportunities for improvement were observed, identify any changes needed to support achievement in the year ahead.
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0103 – Orléans East-Cumberland (Ward 1), West Carleton-March (Ward 5), Orléans South-Navan (Ward 19), Osgoode (Ward 20), Rideau-Jock (Ward 21) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Direct staff to provide members of ARAC with a rural maintenance plan by April 1st each year for the upcoming spring, summer, and fall seasons. Approve that, for each stream of maintenance work (line-painting, road-side grass cutting, ditching, gravel road grading, shoulder maintenance) the plan include: a summary of the MQS when the work is planned to begin and end the specialized equipment needed to support the operation and the status of its availability key risks and planned mitigation measures Approve that staff provide regular updates that can be shared with the public throughout the season on the implementation of the plan; and Approve that staff meet with Members of ARAC by December 1st each year on the results of the plan, including whether the MQS was met for each stream and, where it was not met and/or where opportunities for improvement were observed, identify any changes needed to support achievement in the year ahead.
- Coverpage - Motion – Councillor I. Skalski - Strengthening Accountability.pdf
- Report - Motion - Councillor I. Skalksi.pdf
Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 37
2026 Q2 Tax, Transit and Rate Operating and Capital Budget Status Update and Year-End Forecast
File No. ACS2026-FCS-FSP-0008 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive, for information, the 2026 Q2 Operating and Capital Status Report, including the 2026 year-end forecast, and the supporting information detailed in Documents 1 to 4.
File No. ACS2026-FCS-FSP-0008 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive, for information, the 2026 Q2 Operating and Capital Status Report, including the 2026 year-end forecast, and the supporting information detailed in Documents 1 to 4.
- Coverpage - 2026 Q2 Tax, Transit and Rate Operating and Capital Budget Status Update.pdf
- Report - 2026 Q2 Tax, Transit and Rate Operating and Capital Budget Status_AODA.pdf
- Document 1 – Operating Results Summary as at June 30, 2026_AODA.pdf
- Document 2 – Compensation Summary as at June 30, 2026_AODA.pdf
- Document 3 - 2026 Q2 Capital Works-in-Progress_AODA.pdf
- Document 4 – 2026 Q2 Operating Budget Adjustments and Transfers_AODA.pdf
Brownfield Grant Application – 349 Danforth Avenue
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0062 – Kitchissippi (Ward 15) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application submitted by RN Developments Inc., owner of the property at 349 Danforth Avenue, for Rehabilitation Grant under the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (2024), not to exceed a total of $146,536.38 for which the grant payment period will be phased over a maximum of twenty years of development, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement. Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services Department to execute a Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement with RN Developments Inc., establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 349 Danforth Avenue, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services Department, the City Solicitor and the Chief Financial Officer.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0062 – Kitchissippi (Ward 15) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application submitted by RN Developments Inc., owner of the property at 349 Danforth Avenue, for Rehabilitation Grant under the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (2024), not to exceed a total of $146,536.38 for which the grant payment period will be phased over a maximum of twenty years of development, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement. Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services Department to execute a Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Agreement with RN Developments Inc., establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the grant for the redevelopment of 349 Danforth Avenue, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services Department, the City Solicitor and the Chief Financial Officer.
- Coverpage - Brownfield Grant Application – 349 Danforth Avenue.pdf
- Report -Brownfield Grant Application 349 Danforth Avenue Report.pdf
Planning and Housing Committee Report 70
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment—3 Hamilton Avenue North, and 223, 229 and 233 Armstrong Street
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0036 – Kitchissippi (Ward 15) Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2A, 20 – Wellington Street West Secondary Plan for 3 Hamilton Avenue North, and 223, 229 and 233 Armstrong Street to permit an increase to the maximum building height to facilitate the construction of a high-rise mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 2. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3 Hamilton Avenue North, and 223, 229 and 233 Armstrong Street, as shown in Document 3, to permit a 32-storey high-rise, mixed-use building and a two-storey commercial use building as detailed in Documents 3, 4, and 5. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2026-50 for 3 Hamilton Avenue North, and 223, 229 and 233 Armstrong Street, as shown in Document 6, to permit a 32-storey high-rise, mixed-use building and a two-storey commercial-use building, as detailed in Documents 6, 7 and 8. Direct Staff to reconsider the parking maximums in proximity to rapid transit stations in the next term of Council.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0036 – Kitchissippi (Ward 15) Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2A, 20 – Wellington Street West Secondary Plan for 3 Hamilton Avenue North, and 223, 229 and 233 Armstrong Street to permit an increase to the maximum building height to facilitate the construction of a high-rise mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 2. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3 Hamilton Avenue North, and 223, 229 and 233 Armstrong Street, as shown in Document 3, to permit a 32-storey high-rise, mixed-use building and a two-storey commercial use building as detailed in Documents 3, 4, and 5. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2026-50 for 3 Hamilton Avenue North, and 223, 229 and 233 Armstrong Street, as shown in Document 6, to permit a 32-storey high-rise, mixed-use building and a two-storey commercial-use building, as detailed in Documents 6, 7 and 8. Direct Staff to reconsider the parking maximums in proximity to rapid transit stations in the next term of Council.
- Coverpage - OP and ZBLA - 3 Hamilton Avenue North, and 223, 229 and 233 Armstrong Street.pdf
- Report - OP and ZBLA - 3 Hamilton Avenue North and 223 229 and 233 Armstrong St.pdf
Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 28
Gladstone Avenue and Gilmour Street Cycling Improvements
File No. ACS2026-PDB-TP-0009 - Somerset (Ward 14) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the recommended cycling facilities on Gladstone Avenue and Gilmour Street as described in this report, and direct staff to finalize the functional design; and Approve the removal of Gladstone Avenue between Bronson Avenue and Rochester Street from the Urban Truck Route network.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-TP-0009 - Somerset (Ward 14) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the recommended cycling facilities on Gladstone Avenue and Gilmour Street as described in this report, and direct staff to finalize the functional design; and Approve the removal of Gladstone Avenue between Bronson Avenue and Rochester Street from the Urban Truck Route network.
- Cover - Gladstone Avenue and Gilmour Street Cycling Improvements.pdf
- Gladstone Avenue and Gilmour Street Cycling Improvements - Report.pdf
- Document 1A - Proposed Functional Design Plan - Gladstone Avenue - English.pdf
- Document 1B - Proposed Functional Design Plan - Gilmour Street - English.pdf
- Document 1A- Proposed Functional Design Plan - Gladstone Avenue - French.pdf
- Document 1B - Proposed Functional Design Plan - Gilmour Street - French.pdf
Bulk Consent Agenda
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 39
Zoning By-law Amendment – 4386 Rideau Valley Drive
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0069 – Rideau-Jock (Ward 21) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2026-50 for 4386 Rideau Valley Drive, as shown in Document 1, to permit a residential subdivision and associated parks and open space areas, as detailed in Document 2.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0069 – Rideau-Jock (Ward 21) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2026-50 for 4386 Rideau Valley Drive, as shown in Document 1, to permit a residential subdivision and associated parks and open space areas, as detailed in Document 2.
- Coverpage - Zoning By-law Amendment – 4386 Rideau Valley Drivedocx.pdf
- Report - ZBLA - 4386 Rideau Valley Drive - Corrected.pdf
Planning and Housing Committee Report 70
Zoning By-law Amendment - 2775 and 2785 Palladium Drive and 350 Culdaff Road
File No. ACS2026-SI-ED-0011- Stittsville (Ward 6) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2026-050 for 2775 and 2785 Palladium Drive and 350 Culdaff Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit the development of a destination oriented recreational facility consisting of an indoor water park, family entertainment centre, 236-room hotel, accessory restaurant and associated parking, as detailed in Documents 2 and 3.
File No. ACS2026-SI-ED-0011- Stittsville (Ward 6) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2026-050 for 2775 and 2785 Palladium Drive and 350 Culdaff Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit the development of a destination oriented recreational facility consisting of an indoor water park, family entertainment centre, 236-room hotel, accessory restaurant and associated parking, as detailed in Documents 2 and 3.
- Coverpage - ZBLA- 2775 and 2785 Palladium Drive and 350 Culdaff Road.pdf
- Report - 2775 and 2785 Palladium Drive.pdf
In Camera Items
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.
That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
- OCC Document 1 (FR) - Delegated Authority List.pdf
- OCC Document 1 (EN) - Delegated Authority List.pdf
Motion to Adopt Reports
Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given
Bill S-246, the Wartime Service Recognition Act
Moved by M. Luloff Seconded byD. Hill WHEREAS members of the Canadian Armed Forces have served Canada with distinction in conflicts and military operations around the world, often facing hostile and life-threatening conditions, significant personal risk, and the possibility of physical and psychological injury; WHEREAS the nature of warfare and Canadian military operations has evolved considerably since the Korean War, and the formal terminology used to describe a military operation does not necessarily reflect the conditions experienced by the Canadian Armed Forces members who served in it; WHEREAS more than 4,000 Canadian Armed Forces members served in the Persian Gulf region during the 1990–1991 Gulf War as part of the international coalition formed in response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, including Canadian personnel who served in active combat roles; WHEREAS Gulf War veterans and their advocates have long sought recognition of their service as wartime service, rather than its classification as Special Duty service, reflecting the risks, operational conditions and sacrifices experienced by those who served; WHEREAS veterans of the Gulf War, Afghanistan and other modern Canadian military operations deserve recognition that reflects the actual nature and conditions of their service and the sacrifices they and their families made on behalf of Canada; WHEREAS Bill S-246, the Wartime Service Recognition Act, would require the Government of Canada to establish a national framework and objective criteria for recognizing military service as wartime service, including consideration of the level of risk, exposure to hostile or life-threatening conditions, the nature and intensity of military operations, and exposure to conditions capable of causing physical or psychological injury; WHEREAS Bill S-246 would require the Minister of National Defence to review all Canadian Armed Forces operations conducted since July 27, 1953, against these objective criteria and recommend the designation of qualifying service as wartime service; WHEREAS Bill S-246 specifically provides that the formal label or description applied to a military operation at the time it was conducted cannot be used as a criterion in determining whether that service constitutes wartime service; WHEREAS this recognition would be symbolic and commemorative and would not, in itself, create any new entitlement to financial benefits under federal legislation; WHEREAS Ottawa is home to thousands of serving Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and military families, whose service and contributions form an important part of our city’s identity; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council express its support for Bill S-246, the Wartime Service Recognition Act, and its objective of ensuring that Canadian Armed Forces members and veterans, including veterans of the 1990–1991 Gulf War, Afghanistan and other modern military operations, receive fair, consistent and meaningful recognition based upon the actual conditions in which they served; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Ottawa City Council, write to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister of National Defence, the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Speaker of the House of Commons, and Ottawa-area Members of Parliament to communicate Council’s support for Bill S-246 and encourage its timely consideration and passage by Parliament.
Moved by M. Luloff Seconded byD. Hill WHEREAS members of the Canadian Armed Forces have served Canada with distinction in conflicts and military operations around the world, often facing hostile and life-threatening conditions, significant personal risk, and the possibility of physical and psychological injury; WHEREAS the nature of warfare and Canadian military operations has evolved considerably since the Korean War, and the formal terminology used to describe a military operation does not necessarily reflect the conditions experienced by the Canadian Armed Forces members who served in it; WHEREAS more than 4,000 Canadian Armed Forces members served in the Persian Gulf region during the 1990–1991 Gulf War as part of the international coalition formed in response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, including Canadian personnel who served in active combat roles; WHEREAS Gulf War veterans and their advocates have long sought recognition of their service as wartime service, rather than its classification as Special Duty service, reflecting the risks, operational conditions and sacrifices experienced by those who served; WHEREAS veterans of the Gulf War, Afghanistan and other modern Canadian military operations deserve recognition that reflects the actual nature and conditions of their service and the sacrifices they and their families made on behalf of Canada; WHEREAS Bill S-246, the Wartime Service Recognition Act, would require the Government of Canada to establish a national framework and objective criteria for recognizing military service as wartime service, including consideration of the level of risk, exposure to hostile or life-threatening conditions, the nature and intensity of military operations, and exposure to conditions capable of causing physical or psychological injury; WHEREAS Bill S-246 would require the Minister of National Defence to review all Canadian Armed Forces operations conducted since July 27, 1953, against these objective criteria and recommend the designation of qualifying service as wartime service; WHEREAS Bill S-246 specifically provides that the formal label or description applied to a military operation at the time it was conducted cannot be used as a criterion in determining whether that service constitutes wartime service; WHEREAS this recognition would be symbolic and commemorative and would not, in itself, create any new entitlement to financial benefits under federal legislation; WHEREAS Ottawa is home to thousands of serving Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and military families, whose service and contributions form an important part of our city’s identity; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council express its support for Bill S-246, the Wartime Service Recognition Act, and its objective of ensuring that Canadian Armed Forces members and veterans, including veterans of the 1990–1991 Gulf War, Afghanistan and other modern military operations, receive fair, consistent and meaningful recognition based upon the actual conditions in which they served; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Ottawa City Council, write to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister of National Defence, the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Speaker of the House of Commons, and Ottawa-area Members of Parliament to communicate Council’s support for Bill S-246 and encourage its timely consideration and passage by Parliament.
Demolition Control – 344 McRae Avenue
Moved by J. Leiper Seconded byA. Troster WHEREAS the buildings on the parcel of land known as 344 McRae Avenue is owned by the City of Ottawa, and; WHEREAS the City will be demolishing the buildings as soon as approvals are in place to allow for the start of expansion of Livmore Park in 2026 and be completed in 2027; and WHEREAS the site is subject to a Demolition Control application and the normal approval process under demolition control could unduly delay the project and restrict meeting the timelines for tendering the project; and WHEREAS, by waiving demolition control approval, the City will not receive$6200.48 (includes $1274.64 Legal Fee + HST) which is the fee associated with a demolition control application; and WHEREAS the site would still be subject to a demolition permit; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council waive demolition control approval and associated demolition control fees, to allow the City to proceed directly to seeking a demolition permit for the buildings on 344 McRae Avenue.
Moved by J. Leiper Seconded byA. Troster WHEREAS the buildings on the parcel of land known as 344 McRae Avenue is owned by the City of Ottawa, and; WHEREAS the City will be demolishing the buildings as soon as approvals are in place to allow for the start of expansion of Livmore Park in 2026 and be completed in 2027; and WHEREAS the site is subject to a Demolition Control application and the normal approval process under demolition control could unduly delay the project and restrict meeting the timelines for tendering the project; and WHEREAS, by waiving demolition control approval, the City will not receive$6200.48 (includes $1274.64 Legal Fee + HST) which is the fee associated with a demolition control application; and WHEREAS the site would still be subject to a demolition permit; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council waive demolition control approval and associated demolition control fees, to allow the City to proceed directly to seeking a demolition permit for the buildings on 344 McRae Avenue.
Post-Flood Residential Resilience Support
Moved by T. Kavanagh Seconded byL. Johnson WHEREAS the July 1, 2026 extreme rainfall event caused significant flooding impacts across the City of Ottawa, including in Ward 7 and the Crystal Beach community; and WHEREAS flooding may occur through a variety of pathways, including overland flow, sewer surcharge, groundwater infiltration, and private-side plumbing or drainage limitations; and WHEREAS the most appropriate flood-mitigation measures vary from property to property depending on how flooding occurred and the characteristics of the home; and WHEREAS residents may experience challenges identifying the appropriate expertise, services, and information required to assess flooding impacts and evaluate potential mitigation measures; and WHEREAS Council has previously provided direction regarding flood-event response, flood-resilience review activities, fee relief measures, and the City's Compassionate Grant Program and Residential Protective Plumbing Program; and WHEREAS Council would benefit from information regarding potential approaches to supporting residents in navigating property assessment and flood-mitigation decision-making; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct the General Manager, Infrastructure and Water Services, in consultation with relevant departments, to report back through the 2026 Rainfall Analysis on options to develop a private-property flood resilience toolkit that complements existing Council directions; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff engage relevant stakeholders and service providers to identify existing supports, and potential partnership opportunities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff examine how existing residential flood-resilience programs and initiatives, including Rain Ready Ottawa and related homeowner-support measures could contribute to improving resident access to information, guidance, and support following flooding events; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff undertake a jurisdictional review of homeowner-support, technical-assistance and private-side flood-mitigation programs offered by comparable Canadian municipalities and assess their applicability to Ottawa.
Moved by T. Kavanagh Seconded byL. Johnson WHEREAS the July 1, 2026 extreme rainfall event caused significant flooding impacts across the City of Ottawa, including in Ward 7 and the Crystal Beach community; and WHEREAS flooding may occur through a variety of pathways, including overland flow, sewer surcharge, groundwater infiltration, and private-side plumbing or drainage limitations; and WHEREAS the most appropriate flood-mitigation measures vary from property to property depending on how flooding occurred and the characteristics of the home; and WHEREAS residents may experience challenges identifying the appropriate expertise, services, and information required to assess flooding impacts and evaluate potential mitigation measures; and WHEREAS Council has previously provided direction regarding flood-event response, flood-resilience review activities, fee relief measures, and the City's Compassionate Grant Program and Residential Protective Plumbing Program; and WHEREAS Council would benefit from information regarding potential approaches to supporting residents in navigating property assessment and flood-mitigation decision-making; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct the General Manager, Infrastructure and Water Services, in consultation with relevant departments, to report back through the 2026 Rainfall Analysis on options to develop a private-property flood resilience toolkit that complements existing Council directions; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff engage relevant stakeholders and service providers to identify existing supports, and potential partnership opportunities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff examine how existing residential flood-resilience programs and initiatives, including Rain Ready Ottawa and related homeowner-support measures could contribute to improving resident access to information, guidance, and support following flooding events; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff undertake a jurisdictional review of homeowner-support, technical-assistance and private-side flood-mitigation programs offered by comparable Canadian municipalities and assess their applicability to Ottawa.
Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force Framework
Moved by M. Sutcliffe Seconded byC. Curry WHEREAS human trafficking is a serious crime and violation of human rights that disproportionately affects women, girls, youth, Indigenous peoples, newcomers, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and other vulnerable populations; and WHEREAS Statistics Canada data indicates that 416 police-reported human trafficking incidents were recorded in the Ottawa Census Metropolitan Area between 2014 and 2024, representing approximately 8.2 per cent of all police-reported incidents in Canada during that period, with Ottawa experiencing a rate significantly higher than the national average; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Police Service Human Trafficking Unit reviewed 266 reports for possible human trafficking between January 1, 2023, and July 24, 2026, resulting in numerous criminal charges, demonstrating the continued prevalence of trafficking in Ottawa; and WHEREAS Ontario's Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy 2025-2030 identifies prevention, early intervention, survivor supports, Indigenous-led approaches and enhanced coordination among partners as key priorities and includes a provincial investment of more than $345 million to combat human trafficking; and WHEREAS numerous organizations in Ottawa currently provide critical services, supports, prevention programs, victim assistance, law enforcement, health, housing, education and community-based interventions related to human trafficking; and WHEREAS there is an opportunity for the City of Ottawa to strengthen coordination, identify system gaps, improve information sharing, enhance prevention efforts and develop measurable community-wide objectives without duplicating the work of existing service providers and agencies; WHEREAS in 2026, City Council approved Ottawa's refreshed 2021 to 2031 Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan, with a priority on gender based violence and violence against women. The plan sets out how the City works with community partners to improve the safety, health and well-being of Ottawa residents; WHEREAS the as part of the CSWB Plan, the City has funded local community agencies to develop a community-led three-year Gender-based and Intimate Partner Violence Reduction Action plan (GBV-VAW Action Plan), informed by extensive sector engagement. WHEREAS A New Day Youth and Adult Services, and other Ottawa-based organizations contribute outstanding efforts to supporting survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation through trauma-informed care, long-term housing, counselling, and individualized recovery programs. WHEREAS through its survivor-centered approach, A New Day empowers young people to heal, rebuild their lives, and move toward independence with dignity, hope, and community support. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Community and Social Services (CSSD) work with A New Day, and other organizations contributing to a GBV-VAW Action Plan, under the CSWB Plan, to create a Human Trafficking Task Force as a multi-sector, survivor-informed advisory body with the objective of improving community coordination, prevention, accountability and system-level responses to human trafficking in Ottawa to be announced in Q4 of 2026; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force shall not duplicate the operational mandates of existing service providers, law enforcement agencies, community tables, or provincial programs, but shall instead focus on strategic coordination, policy advice, systems planning, advocacy to all levels of government and public education and awareness; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appointed Task Force will develop the final structure, terms of reference, membership composition and governance model for the Task Force.
Moved by M. Sutcliffe Seconded byC. Curry WHEREAS human trafficking is a serious crime and violation of human rights that disproportionately affects women, girls, youth, Indigenous peoples, newcomers, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and other vulnerable populations; and WHEREAS Statistics Canada data indicates that 416 police-reported human trafficking incidents were recorded in the Ottawa Census Metropolitan Area between 2014 and 2024, representing approximately 8.2 per cent of all police-reported incidents in Canada during that period, with Ottawa experiencing a rate significantly higher than the national average; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Police Service Human Trafficking Unit reviewed 266 reports for possible human trafficking between January 1, 2023, and July 24, 2026, resulting in numerous criminal charges, demonstrating the continued prevalence of trafficking in Ottawa; and WHEREAS Ontario's Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy 2025-2030 identifies prevention, early intervention, survivor supports, Indigenous-led approaches and enhanced coordination among partners as key priorities and includes a provincial investment of more than $345 million to combat human trafficking; and WHEREAS numerous organizations in Ottawa currently provide critical services, supports, prevention programs, victim assistance, law enforcement, health, housing, education and community-based interventions related to human trafficking; and WHEREAS there is an opportunity for the City of Ottawa to strengthen coordination, identify system gaps, improve information sharing, enhance prevention efforts and develop measurable community-wide objectives without duplicating the work of existing service providers and agencies; WHEREAS in 2026, City Council approved Ottawa's refreshed 2021 to 2031 Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan, with a priority on gender based violence and violence against women. The plan sets out how the City works with community partners to improve the safety, health and well-being of Ottawa residents; WHEREAS the as part of the CSWB Plan, the City has funded local community agencies to develop a community-led three-year Gender-based and Intimate Partner Violence Reduction Action plan (GBV-VAW Action Plan), informed by extensive sector engagement. WHEREAS A New Day Youth and Adult Services, and other Ottawa-based organizations contribute outstanding efforts to supporting survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation through trauma-informed care, long-term housing, counselling, and individualized recovery programs. WHEREAS through its survivor-centered approach, A New Day empowers young people to heal, rebuild their lives, and move toward independence with dignity, hope, and community support. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Community and Social Services (CSSD) work with A New Day, and other organizations contributing to a GBV-VAW Action Plan, under the CSWB Plan, to create a Human Trafficking Task Force as a multi-sector, survivor-informed advisory body with the objective of improving community coordination, prevention, accountability and system-level responses to human trafficking in Ottawa to be announced in Q4 of 2026; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force shall not duplicate the operational mandates of existing service providers, law enforcement agencies, community tables, or provincial programs, but shall instead focus on strategic coordination, policy advice, systems planning, advocacy to all levels of government and public education and awareness; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appointed Task Force will develop the final structure, terms of reference, membership composition and governance model for the Task Force.
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 repeal By-law No. 2026-264 and to close Part of Provender Avenue and Part of Burma Road, in the City of Ottawa.b. 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.c. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 701 Montréal Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest.d. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 915 Merivale Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest.e. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal the by-law designating 38-44 Clarence Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal the by-law designating Lemieux Island Bridge to be of cultural heritage value or interest.g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal the by-law designating 520 Queen Elizabeth Driveway to be of cultural heritage value or interest.h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal the by-law designating 1518 Stittsville Main Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-17 to appoint certain Inspectors, Property Standards Officers and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Building Code Services of the Department of Planning, Development, and Building Services.j. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Wellington Street West Secondary Plan of Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to amend maximum building heights and site-specific provisions to lands known as 3 Hamilton Avenue North, and 223, 229, and 233 Armstrong Street. k. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 3 Hamilton Avenue North and 223, 229, and 233 Armstrong Street. l. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 3 Hamilton Avenue North and 223, 229, and 233 Armstrong Street. m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 4386 Rideau Valley Drive. n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2775 and 2785 Palladium Drive and 350 Culdaff Road. o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2775 and 2785 Palladium Drive and 350 Culdaff Road. p. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 6250 Hazeldean Road. q. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 6250 Hazeldean Road. r. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 for the purpose of resolving appeals to Zoning By-law 2026-50.s. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend various by-laws of the City of Ottawa and to repeal By-laws No. 2026-309 and 2026-310.t. A by-law to repeal By-law No. 2026-182 of the City of Ottawa.u. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at de la Crevasse Road, Alpenstock Avenue, Cornice Street, du Rappel Circle, Switchback Ridge, Tricam Row, du Bivouac Mews, Ascender Avenue and Crux Road on Plan 4M-1719 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.v. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Great Pond Avenue and Portobello Boulevard).w. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to change the name of Adanae Way, a municipal highway in the City of Ottawa, to Adane Way.x. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands on Plan 4M-1787 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 repeal By-law No. 2026-264 and to close Part of Provender Avenue and Part of Burma Road, in the City of Ottawa.b. 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.c. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 701 Montréal Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest.d. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 915 Merivale Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest.e. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal the by-law designating 38-44 Clarence Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal the by-law designating Lemieux Island Bridge to be of cultural heritage value or interest.g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal the by-law designating 520 Queen Elizabeth Driveway to be of cultural heritage value or interest.h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal the by-law designating 1518 Stittsville Main Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-17 to appoint certain Inspectors, Property Standards Officers and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Building Code Services of the Department of Planning, Development, and Building Services.j. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Wellington Street West Secondary Plan of Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to amend maximum building heights and site-specific provisions to lands known as 3 Hamilton Avenue North, and 223, 229, and 233 Armstrong Street. k. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 3 Hamilton Avenue North and 223, 229, and 233 Armstrong Street. l. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 3 Hamilton Avenue North and 223, 229, and 233 Armstrong Street. m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 4386 Rideau Valley Drive. n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2775 and 2785 Palladium Drive and 350 Culdaff Road. o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2775 and 2785 Palladium Drive and 350 Culdaff Road. p. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 6250 Hazeldean Road. q. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 6250 Hazeldean Road. r. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 for the purpose of resolving appeals to Zoning By-law 2026-50.s. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend various by-laws of the City of Ottawa and to repeal By-laws No. 2026-309 and 2026-310.t. A by-law to repeal By-law No. 2026-182 of the City of Ottawa.u. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at de la Crevasse Road, Alpenstock Avenue, Cornice Street, du Rappel Circle, Switchback Ridge, Tricam Row, du Bivouac Mews, Ascender Avenue and Crux Road on Plan 4M-1719 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.v. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Great Pond Avenue and Portobello Boulevard).w. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to change the name of Adanae Way, a municipal highway in the City of Ottawa, to Adane Way.x. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands on Plan 4M-1787 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
Confirmation By-law
Inquiries
Adjournment
