Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public
Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and hybrid participation details. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request. Except where otherwise indicated, reports requiring Council consideration will be presented to Council on March 11, 2026 in Community Services Committee Report 21. The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on February 23, 2026, and the deadline to register to speak by email is 8:30 am on February 24, 2026.
Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and hybrid participation details. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request. Except where otherwise indicated, reports requiring Council consideration will be presented to Council on March 11, 2026 in Community Services Committee Report 21. The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on February 23, 2026, and the deadline to register to speak by email is 8:30 am on February 24, 2026.
- Public Notices English - Hybrid Standing Committee 2025 (AODA).pdf
- Public Notices French - Hybrid Standing Committee 2025 (AODA).pdf
Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
CSC Minutes 20 – November 25, 2025
Responses to Inquiries
CSC-2025-06 – Stages of the Alexander Community Centre renovation and expansion
Community and Social Services Department
Community Funding Framework Midterm Review
File No. ACS2026-CSS-GEN-001 – City-wide Report recommendation(s) That the Community Services Committee recommend Council approve: The Community Funding Framework Funding Policy Statements as outlined in this report and attached as Document 2 to this report. Delegate authority to the Director of Community Safety, Well-Being, Policy and Analytics and the Program Manager of Social Development and Funding, individually, to manage and administer the Community and Social Services Department Community Funding budget as described in this report and the Policy Statements attached as Document 2 to this report.
File No. ACS2026-CSS-GEN-001 – City-wide Report recommendation(s) That the Community Services Committee recommend Council approve: The Community Funding Framework Funding Policy Statements as outlined in this report and attached as Document 2 to this report. Delegate authority to the Director of Community Safety, Well-Being, Policy and Analytics and the Program Manager of Social Development and Funding, individually, to manage and administer the Community and Social Services Department Community Funding budget as described in this report and the Policy Statements attached as Document 2 to this report.
- Report English - Community Funding Framework Midterm Review.pdf
- Report French - Community Funding Framework Midterm Review.pdf
- Document 1 English - What We Learned Report Community Funding Midterm Review.pdf
- Document 1 French - What We Learned Report Community Funding Midterm Review.pdf
- Document 2 English - 2026 CFF Policy Statements .pdf
- Document 2 French - 2026 CFF Policy Statements.pdf
- Document 3 English - Comparaison Table Policy Statements 2020 VS 2026.pdf
- Document 3 French - Comparaison Table Policy Statements 2020 VS 2026.pdf
Community Safety and Well-Being Legislated Review
File No. ACS2026-CSS-GEN-002 – City-wide Report recommendation(s) That the Community Services Committee recommend Council: Adopt the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2021–2031 in accordance with s. 255(1) of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1. Direct the General Manager, Community and Social Services and Director, Community Safety and Well-Being, Policy, and Analytics to explore opportunities and the funding to expand and enhance access to alternate neighbourhood crisis response (ANCHOR) services; with a report back to Council outlining options and recommendations by 2027, in coordination with community partners and mental health service providers. Direct staff to engage Federal and Provincial governments to advocate for continued funding and explore new funding opportunities to support initiatives under the City’s CSWB Plan in collaboration with community partners. Advocate to the Ministry of the Solicitor General and other provincial ministries for the establishment of a stable, long-term funding model available for municipalities to access in order to support the operational and project-based initiatives associated with Community Safety and Well-Being plans, recognizing the fiscal limitations faced by Ottawa and other municipalities committed to advancing proactive community well-being. Forward this report to the Ottawa Police Services Board and Ottawa Board of Health for their information and collaboration.
File No. ACS2026-CSS-GEN-002 – City-wide Report recommendation(s) That the Community Services Committee recommend Council: Adopt the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2021–2031 in accordance with s. 255(1) of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1. Direct the General Manager, Community and Social Services and Director, Community Safety and Well-Being, Policy, and Analytics to explore opportunities and the funding to expand and enhance access to alternate neighbourhood crisis response (ANCHOR) services; with a report back to Council outlining options and recommendations by 2027, in coordination with community partners and mental health service providers. Direct staff to engage Federal and Provincial governments to advocate for continued funding and explore new funding opportunities to support initiatives under the City’s CSWB Plan in collaboration with community partners. Advocate to the Ministry of the Solicitor General and other provincial ministries for the establishment of a stable, long-term funding model available for municipalities to access in order to support the operational and project-based initiatives associated with Community Safety and Well-Being plans, recognizing the fiscal limitations faced by Ottawa and other municipalities committed to advancing proactive community well-being. Forward this report to the Ottawa Police Services Board and Ottawa Board of Health for their information and collaboration.
- Report English - Community Safety and Well-Being Legislated Review.pdf
- Report French - Community Safety and Well-Being Legislated Review.pdf
- Document 1 English - CSWB Plan 2021-2031.pdf
- Document 1 French - CSWB Plan 2021-2031.pdf
- Document 2 English - Progress Table - Status of CSWB Plan Actions and Outcomes.pdf
- Document 2 French - Progress Table - Status of CSWB Plan Actions and Outcomes.pdf
- Document 3 English - CSWB Plan - Phase 2 Priority Actions.pdf
- Document 3 French - CSWB Plan - Phase 2 Priority Actions.pdf
Unsheltered Homelessness Outreach Model
File No. ACS2026-CSS-GEN-003 – City-wide Report recommendation(s) That the Community Services Committee recommend Council: Approve the outreach model outlined in the report below. Delegate authority to the General Manager, Community and Social Services to make operational adjustments to the model through evidence-based processes in the future. Direct the General Manager, Community and Social Services and Chief Financial Officer to identify sustainable funding sources for the outreach model, including in partnership with other levels of government.
File No. ACS2026-CSS-GEN-003 – City-wide Report recommendation(s) That the Community Services Committee recommend Council: Approve the outreach model outlined in the report below. Delegate authority to the General Manager, Community and Social Services to make operational adjustments to the model through evidence-based processes in the future. Direct the General Manager, Community and Social Services and Chief Financial Officer to identify sustainable funding sources for the outreach model, including in partnership with other levels of government.
Long-Term Care Accountability Agreement with Ontario Health
File No. ACS2026-CSS-GEN-004 – City-wide Report recommendation(s) That the Community Services Committee, as Committee of Management for the four City-operated long-term care homes, approve the 2025 Declarations of Compliance that are required under the 2023-26 Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement – Multi Homes and the 2023-26 Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement as detailed in this report.
File No. ACS2026-CSS-GEN-004 – City-wide Report recommendation(s) That the Community Services Committee, as Committee of Management for the four City-operated long-term care homes, approve the 2025 Declarations of Compliance that are required under the 2023-26 Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement – Multi Homes and the 2023-26 Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement as detailed in this report.
- Report English - Long-Term Care Accountability Agreements with Ontario Health.pdf
- Report French - Long-Term Care Accountability Agreements with Ontario Health.pdf
Office of the City Clerk
Status Update – Community Services Committee Inquiries and Motions for the period ending February 6, 2026
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0013 – City-wide Report recommendation(s) That the Community Services Committee receive this report for information.
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0013 – City-wide Report recommendation(s) That the Community Services Committee receive this report for information.
In Camera Items
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
Adjournment
Next Meetings Special Joint Meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee and Community Services Committee: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Community Services Committee: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Next Meetings Special Joint Meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee and Community Services Committee: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Community Services Committee: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
