August 26 - 10:00

City Council

Call to order and moment of reflection
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National Anthem
Councillor A. Troster
Roll Call
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes 83 of the City Council meeting of July 15, 2026
Confidential Minutes 83 of the City Council meeting of July 15, 2026
Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings
Communications
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications
Petitions
A petition submitted by residents of Orléans, containing 137 signatures, requesting that the City of Ottawa restore direct express bus service between Orléans/Cumberland and downtown Ottawa.
Other communications received
Memo from the City Clerk re: Candidate for Municipal Election
Regrets
No regrets were filed. 
Motion to Introduce Reports
City Clerk
Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 21, 2026
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0105 - City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 38
Rural Summit Update
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0047 - Orléans East-Cumberland (Ward 1), West Carleton - March (Ward 5), Orléans South Navan (Ward 19), Osgoode (Ward 20), and Rideau-Jock (Ward 21)    Committee Recommendations as amended That Council: Receive this report for information including actions completed and underway to address principal themes and concerns identified during the 2024 Rural Summit and to deliver the next Rural Summit, as described in this report; and Direct staff to provide the first interim Rural Summit implementation update to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee in Q1 2027, as already proposed, to follow with an update in Q2 and an update in Q4 2027, with biannual updates thereafter; and Direct staff to include, as part of the Q1 2027 Rural Summit progress report, a comprehensive action tracker identifying, at a minimum: the most common concerns, up to five, within each of the six themes identified within the report; the corresponding action and intended deliverable that address these main concerns; whether the action is completed, underway, outstanding or not proceeding; the responsible department or service area; the anticipated implementation timeline and target completion date; the funding status and any potential future budget requirement; any required Committee or Council decision; and measurable outcomes or performance indicators that will be used to assess results; and Approve that each biannual update include: the updated Rural Summit action tracker; progress and deliverables completed during the reporting period; changes to timelines or implementation status; barriers, risks or delays affecting implementation; priorities and anticipated deliverables for the next reporting period; and Approve that in addition to the biannual report rising to Committee, that the Rural Affairs Office organize briefings for individual Councillors regarding works in their specific Wards every two months to share any updates that arise from city staff meetings with the individual responsible departments for the tasks identified in the report.
Built Heritage Committee Report 33A
Rideau Canal Cultural Landscape Study – Ottawa Reach
File No.  ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0017 – Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12), Somerset (Ward 14), River (Ward 16) and Capital (Ward 17) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive the Rideau Canal Cultural Landscape Study – Ottawa Reach, attached as Document 2 for information. Adopt the Statements of Significance outlined in Section four (4) and five (5) of the Rideau Canal Cultural Landscape Study – Ottawa Reach for consideration in evaluating applications under the Planning Act, Ontario Heritage Act and undertaking future Heritage Conservation District studies.
Bulk Consent Agenda
Built Heritage Committee Report 33A
Post-demolition reconsideration of Cultural Heritage Value of 5897 Fernbank Road, a property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0045 – Stittsville (Ward 6) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council determine that the property located at 5897 Fernbank Road no longer has cultural heritage value or interest as a result of the demolition and proceed with repealing By-law 2019-293 as per Ontario Regulation 385/21 and Section 34.3 (1) of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Planning and Housing Committee Report 69
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment – 1867 Alta Vista Drive
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0034 – Alta Vista (Ward 18) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 1, to create a new Site-Specific Policy as detailed in Document 3 to permit mid-rise development up to nine storeys in height within a Residential Designation. Approve a Zoning By-Law Amendment to By-Laws 2008-250 and 2026 050 to permit a nine-storey building with a maximum height of 34 metres and an exception to permit a further 4.5 metre projection for an enclosed roof-top amenity area and HVAC equipment, and to reduce the parking rate in Zoning By-Law 2008-250, in accordance with the new Zoning By law 2026-050, to remove minimum resident parking requirements and reduce the visitor rate to 0.1 spaces per dwelling unit as detailed in Documents 1, 2 and 4.
Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment for 250 Town Square Place
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0058 – Riverside South-Findlay Creek (Ward 22) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: An amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2A, Riverside South Secondary Plan, for 250 Town Square Place, as detailed in Document 2, to permit a lower minimum building height for the proposed community centre and public library fronting onto Town Square Place. An amendment to Zoning By-law 2026-50, as amended, for 250 Town Square Place, as detailed in Document 3, to remove the maximum and minimum front yard setback requirements and lower the required minimum building height for the proposed community centre and library fronting onto Town Square Place.
Zoning By-law Amendment - Temporary Permissions for Supplemental Parking
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0069 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: An amendment to Zoning By-law 2026-50 to permit a parking lot as a principal use for a temporary period not exceeding March 31, 2027: On lands occupied by a place of worship with an existing parking lot in the Downtown Core or within 600 metres of a rapid transit station, as identified on Schedule A4 of Zoning By-law 2026-50, and At certain municipal facilities specified in this report.
Motion – Councillor S. Desroches – Renaming of Mosquito Drive to McEvoy Drive
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0100 - Riverside South-Findlay Creek (Ward 22) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that Mosquito Drive in Ward 22 be renamed McEvoy Drive.
Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 27A
Motion – Councillor S. Desroches – All-way stop control at intersections
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0060 - Riverside South-Findlay Creek (Ward 22) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the installation of all-way stop controls at the following intersections: Solarium Avenue and Andromeda Road; Brian Good Avenue and Chorus Drive; and Kelly Farm Drive and Sora Way; Approve the implementation of all-way stop controls at Solarium Avenue and Andromeda Road, and Brian Good Avenue and Chorus Drive, be subject to completion of all required accessibility upgrades to ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA); and Direct staff to coordinate the installation of permanent all-way stop controls at the intersections of Solarium Avenue and Andromeda Road, and at Brian Good Avenue and Chorus Drive, with the applicable developer/contractor, to be partially funded through Transportation Planning’s Development Sidewalks capital account; and Direct staff to install a permanent all-way stop control at the intersection of Kelly Farm Drive and Sora Way as soon as practicable, to be funded through Traffic Services’ operating budget.
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 July 15, 2026
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0104 - 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 July 15, 2026, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Document 1 - 6.
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. 
Motion to Adopt Reports
Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given
Proclamation of 2028 as the Year of La Francophonie in Ottawa to mark the hosting of the 21st Francophonie Summit
Moved by M. Sutcliffe Seconded byS. Plante WHEREAS on July 1, 2026, the Permanent Council of La Francophonie expressed its support for Canada’s bid to host the 21st Francophonie Summit in 2028; and WHEREAS the Prime Minister has confirmed that the 2028 Francophonie Summit will take place in the National Capital Region, including Ottawa; and WHEREAS the 2028 Francophonie Summit will bring together representatives of 90 member states and governments of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, and represents a historic opportunity to showcase Ottawa as the bilingual capital of Canada and the home of one of North America’s largest French-speaking communities outside Quebec; WHEREAS Ottawa City Council had communicated its support for the efforts of the bid committee and the Government of Canada to host the Summit through a motion (Motion No. 2026-73-26) approved on January 28, 2026; and WHEREAS Motion No. 2026-73-26 noted the essential contribution of Ottawa’s Francophone and Francophile community to the city’s cultural, economic, social and institutional development, including that: Francophones are an integral part of Ottawa and have been closely linked to its history and development for more than 400 years, and there are now more than 143,000 Francophones in Ottawa; Since 1970, the City of Ottawa has had a bilingualism policy that has served as a springboard for continuous improvement in the delivery of French-language services to the city’s Francophone residents; and WHEREAS the City continues to engage with the Francophone and Francophile community and related organizations, joining the International Association of Francophone Mayors in February 2026; and WHEREAS by hosting the 2028 Francophonie Summit, Ottawa will serve as a focal point for celebrating the richness and resilience of the French language in Canada and throughout the world; and WHEREAS the Summit is an opportunity to demonstrate the vitality of Ontario’s Francophone community, highlight Ottawa’s Francophone and Francophile community, and leave a lasting legacy for the community through the strengthening of French-language services and the promotion of the French language within municipal facilities and public spaces; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council proclaim 2028 as the “Year of La Francophonie in Ottawa” in recognition of hosting the 21st Francophonie Summit, as described in this motion; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council direct City staff to collaborate with partner governments, Francophone organizations, cultural and economic institutions, educational establishments, and Ottawa’s Francophone and Francophile communities to develop a municipal program of celebration and outreach for 2028; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa work in collaboration with Ottawa Tourism and the Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la capitale nationale (RGA) to promote Ottawa in French-speaking tourism markets, in association with economic development partners, in order to increase the accessibility and visibility of French-language services throughout the city; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa encourage all community, cultural, educational and economic partners to participate in celebrating the Year of La Francophonie in Ottawa in 2028; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Mayor Sutcliffe provide a copy of this motion to the governments of Canada and Ontario, as well as to the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Moved by C. Kitts Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, one of the most important civic institutions and a source of pride for residents across our city and the region; and WHEREAS the Institute's unique and independent model—bringing together specialized patient care, research, education and innovation under a dedicated cardiac mandate—has enabled it to become a global leader in heart health, delivering discoveries that translate rapidly into better patient care while helping establish Ottawa as a centre of excellence in cardiac innovation; and WHEREAS the Institute's team of physicians, nurses, researchers and frontline staff include internationally recognized leaders in cardiac care, medical science, and education, attracting talents from around the world to study, train and advance the future of heart health; andWHEREAS the Institute's internationally recognized research has led to groundbreaking advances in cardiovascular medicine, including pioneering work in STEMI care, less invasive cardiac surgery and procedures, genetic discoveries, rare cardiac diseases, advanced cardiac imaging, the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre, and other innovations that have improved patient care and the heart health for the people of Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and around the world; and WHEREAS the Institute is the sole provider of advanced cardiac care for a network of 16 hospitals in our region, serving nearly 2 million people across Eastern Ontario, ensuring patients and communities throughout the region have access to world-leading cardiac care close to home; and WHEREAS the Institute performs more cardiac procedures than any other hospital in Ontario, reflecting its commitment to innovative models of care, including Acute Cardiac Triage Unit which redirects patients from emergency departments across Eastern Ontario reducing the burden on partner hospitals; and WHEREAS the One Million Canadian Hearts initiative, which is empowering Canadians with heart health knowledge and enabling swift interventions that save lives, is building a prevention model that could change how health care is delivered. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council: Congratulates the University of Ottawa Heart Institute on its 50th anniversary and recognizes its extraordinary contribution to the health and well-being of residents of Ottawa and communities across Eastern Ontario; and Recognizes the Institute as Eastern Ontario's dedicated centre for specialized cardiac care and celebrates the Institute model that has enabled it to become a global leader in cardiac care, research, education and innovation; and Affirms its support for the Institute's unique, independent and specialized mandate, recognizing that its independence has been fundamental to its success and strengthening said independence will be crucial to guarantee continued growth and world-leading advancements in cardiac care for the people and communities in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, and world-wide for the next 50 years and beyond
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 2019-293. b.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Lawn Avenue, Borbridge Avenue, Montreal Road, Blair Road, Richmond Road, Bank Street, Alta Vista Drive, Parkway Road, Jock Trail, Old Almonte Road, Howie Road and Cedarview Road).c.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the licensing of renovations or repairs to rental properties that require the eviction of a tenant. d.    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.e.    A bylaw of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.f.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 60 Fairmont Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest.g.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 3955 Old Richmond Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest.h.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 1099 Maitland Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest.i.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 211 Cunningham Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest.j.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 20 Qualicum Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.k.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 17 Nighthawk Cres(the "benefitting property")l.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2 Blackshire Cir (the "benefitting property")m.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 600 Courtenay Ave (the "benefitting property")n.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 52 Chestnut St (the "benefitting property")o.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1044 Rick Hansen Cres (the "benefitting property")p.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 5 Spring Garden Ave (the "benefitting property")q.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to change the name of Hughson Place, a municipal highway in the City of Ottawa, to ruelle Marshall Farm Lane.r.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at croissant Ephemeral Crescent, croissant Deciduous Crescent, promenade Les Emmerson Drive and promenade Conservancy Drive on Plan 4M-1780 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.s.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District and to adopt the corresponding heritage conservation district plan.t.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Energy Street, croissant Bliss Crescent, and croissant Cobra Crescent on Plan 4M-1723, as being exempt from Part Lot Control;u.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (rue Dick Brown Street).v.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 1 of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add site specific policies to increase the maximum building height to lands known municipally as 1867 Alta Vista Drive. w.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1867 Alta Vista Drive. x.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1867 Alta Vista Drive. y.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Riverside South Secondary Plan within Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to amend the minimum building height to lands municipally known as 250 Town Square Place. z.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 250 Town Square Place. aa.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from part of the lands known municipally as 1620 Maple Grove Road. bb.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to remove the holding symbol from part of the lands known municipally as 1620 Maple Grove Road. cc.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road.  dd.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to add temporary provisions to implement parking management measures to accommodate an anticipated increase in traffic in the Fall of 2026. ee.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to change the zoning of parts of the lands known municipally as 1497 Woodroffe Avenue and 1710 Merivale Road, collectively known as the Southern Corridor.ff.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2014-220 in respect of buildings, applications, permits and fees.
Confirmation By-law
Inquiries