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 remote 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 Wednesday, 8 April 2026 in Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 34. The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, and the deadline to register by email to speak is 9:00 am on Thursday, 2 April 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 remote 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 Wednesday, 8 April 2026 in Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 34. The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, and the deadline to register by email to speak is 9:00 am on Thursday, 2 April 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
ARAC Minutes 33 - Thursday, 5 March 2026
Responses to Inquiries
OCC-2025-16 - Low Water Advisory for Private Wells - I. Skalski
Strategic Initiatives Department
Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program 2021-2025 Review and Renewal
File No. ACS2026-SI-CCR-0004 - City-wide Report Recommendation(s): That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend that Council: Receive the Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program 2021-2025 Review and Renewal (Document 1); Approve the 2026-2030 Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program as outlined in this report and as described in Document 1; Direct staff to undertake further study and consultation on expanding the scope of the Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program, as outlined in this report and as described in Document 1, and to report back to Council in 2027.
File No. ACS2026-SI-CCR-0004 - City-wide Report Recommendation(s): That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend that Council: Receive the Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program 2021-2025 Review and Renewal (Document 1); Approve the 2026-2030 Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program as outlined in this report and as described in Document 1; Direct staff to undertake further study and consultation on expanding the scope of the Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program, as outlined in this report and as described in Document 1, and to report back to Council in 2027.
- 05.1 - ACS2026-SI-CCR-0004 - ORCWP Review and Renewal.pdf
- 05.1 - Document 1 (EN) - ORCWP 2021-2025 Review and Renewal-AODA.pdf
- 05.1 - Document 2 (EN) - ORCWP Review Annexes-AODA.pdf
Planning, Development and Building Services Department
Rural Community-Building Grant Program – Grant Application Review
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0030 - Osgoode (20), Rideau-Jock (21) Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approve the recommendations on the Rural Community-Building Grants Program applications as detailed in Document 1.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0030 - Osgoode (20), Rideau-Jock (21) Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approve the recommendations on the Rural Community-Building Grants Program applications as detailed in Document 1.
- 06.1 - ACS2026-PDB-PS-0030 - Rural Community-Building Grants Pgm.pdf
- 06.1 - ACS2026-PDB-PS-0030 - Document 1.pdf
Urban Design Review Panel Procedural and Reporting Updates
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0032 - City-wide This Item will be considered by Planning and Housing Committee on April 1,2026. Report Recommendation(s) That the Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council direct staff to: Request the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to amend Official Plan Amendment 47 to remove the Urban Design Review Panel Report from the list of possible requirements for an application to be deemed complete; and Exclude the Urban Design Review Panel Report from the Development Application Studies and Plans By-law.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0032 - City-wide This Item will be considered by Planning and Housing Committee on April 1,2026. Report Recommendation(s) That the Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council direct staff to: Request the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to amend Official Plan Amendment 47 to remove the Urban Design Review Panel Report from the list of possible requirements for an application to be deemed complete; and Exclude the Urban Design Review Panel Report from the Development Application Studies and Plans By-law.
Infrastructure and Water Services Department
Municipal Responsibility Agreement (MRA) for 1491 Manotick Station Road
File No. ACS2026-IWS-AM-0001 - Osgoode (20) Report Recommendation(s) That the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee and the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend Council: Authorize the City to enter into a Municipal Responsibility Agreement for 1491 Manotick Station Road. Delegate authority to the General Manager of Infrastructure and Water Services Department, in consultation with the City’s Finance and Legal Services, to execute Municipal Responsibility Agreements outside of the Development Review process, including the establishment of any required financial assurances in accordance with provincial requirements.
File No. ACS2026-IWS-AM-0001 - Osgoode (20) Report Recommendation(s) That the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee and the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend Council: Authorize the City to enter into a Municipal Responsibility Agreement for 1491 Manotick Station Road. Delegate authority to the General Manager of Infrastructure and Water Services Department, in consultation with the City’s Finance and Legal Services, to execute Municipal Responsibility Agreements outside of the Development Review process, including the establishment of any required financial assurances in accordance with provincial requirements.
Office of the City Clerk
Status Update – Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Inquiries and Motions - For the Period Ending 24 March 2026
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0034 - City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee receive this report for information.
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0034 - City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee receive this report for information.
- 08.1 - ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0034 - ARAC Status Update to 24 Mar 26.pdf
- 08.1 - ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0034 - Docs 1 and 2.pdf
In Camera Items
Information Previously Distributed
Urban Design Brief Terms of Reference and Urban Design Guidelines Updates
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0033 - City-wide
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0033 - City-wide
Open Mic Session
Motions of Which Notice has been Previously Given
Motion - Councillor D. Brown - Review of Rural Transit Area A Funding Model and Feasibility of Private Mass Transportation Partnerships
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0033 - Orleans East-Cumberland (01), West Carleton-March (05), Orleans South-Navan (19), Osgoode (20), Rideau-Jock (21) Motion That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council : Direct City staff to review the Rural Transit Area A funding model and report back to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, including: a description of how the model allocates costs among rural areas/wards and the inputs driving those allocations; an analysis of alignment between costs paid and transit benefit/service received (including service levels, frequency, span, coverage, ridership, and commuter demand); options to improve fairness and transparency, including potential adjustments to the model, parameters or boundaries, with estimated impacts by rural ward/village and any budget implications. Direct City staff to evaluate the feasibility of engaging private mass transportation providers to supplement rural transit service for commuters and to enhance interconnectivity between villages and major hubs (e.g., Park & Ride lots, town centres and key employment areas), including: a scan of service models (including contracted fixed-route, peak-period commuter service, village-to-village shuttles, on-demand/microtransit, and feeders to rapid transit); procurement and contracting pathways, including whether existing City contracts may be leveraged or expanded, with estimated costs, risks, and timelines; minimum service standards and requirements, including accessibility (AODA), safety, reliability, customer service, data-sharing, and performance metrics; integration considerations with OC Transpo and the broader network (routing coordination, schedules, branding/wayfinding, and feasibility of fare and transfer integration including PRESTO where applicable); and opportunities for a time-limited pilot project in one or more rural corridors/villages, including recommended locations, expected outcomes, evaluation framework, and proposed funding sources. Approve that staff incorporate the work already underway in response to Councillor Brown’s amendment to Motion No. 2025-62-10 from the July 23, 2025 City Council meeting into the work and report required by this motion, and that a single consolidated report be brought forward to avoid duplication, satisfying the reporting requirements of both motions; and Approve that the staff report include a recommended path forward and, where feasible, an implementation plan identifying decisions required, budget impacts (operating and capital), and a proposed timeline for any pilot(s) and/or changes to the Rural Transit Area A funding model; and Approve that staff report back no later than Q3 2026, subject to staff capacity and procurement requirements.
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0033 - Orleans East-Cumberland (01), West Carleton-March (05), Orleans South-Navan (19), Osgoode (20), Rideau-Jock (21) Motion That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council : Direct City staff to review the Rural Transit Area A funding model and report back to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, including: a description of how the model allocates costs among rural areas/wards and the inputs driving those allocations; an analysis of alignment between costs paid and transit benefit/service received (including service levels, frequency, span, coverage, ridership, and commuter demand); options to improve fairness and transparency, including potential adjustments to the model, parameters or boundaries, with estimated impacts by rural ward/village and any budget implications. Direct City staff to evaluate the feasibility of engaging private mass transportation providers to supplement rural transit service for commuters and to enhance interconnectivity between villages and major hubs (e.g., Park & Ride lots, town centres and key employment areas), including: a scan of service models (including contracted fixed-route, peak-period commuter service, village-to-village shuttles, on-demand/microtransit, and feeders to rapid transit); procurement and contracting pathways, including whether existing City contracts may be leveraged or expanded, with estimated costs, risks, and timelines; minimum service standards and requirements, including accessibility (AODA), safety, reliability, customer service, data-sharing, and performance metrics; integration considerations with OC Transpo and the broader network (routing coordination, schedules, branding/wayfinding, and feasibility of fare and transfer integration including PRESTO where applicable); and opportunities for a time-limited pilot project in one or more rural corridors/villages, including recommended locations, expected outcomes, evaluation framework, and proposed funding sources. Approve that staff incorporate the work already underway in response to Councillor Brown’s amendment to Motion No. 2025-62-10 from the July 23, 2025 City Council meeting into the work and report required by this motion, and that a single consolidated report be brought forward to avoid duplication, satisfying the reporting requirements of both motions; and Approve that the staff report include a recommended path forward and, where feasible, an implementation plan identifying decisions required, budget impacts (operating and capital), and a proposed timeline for any pilot(s) and/or changes to the Rural Transit Area A funding model; and Approve that staff report back no later than Q3 2026, subject to staff capacity and procurement requirements.
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
