Climate Ready Ottawa Strategy
File No. ACS2025-SI-CCR-0011 – City-wide
Report recommendation(s)
That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council:
Approve the Climate Ready Ottawa Strategy and Five-year Plan as outlined in this report and Documents 1 and 2; and,
Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Strategic Initiatives, and the Director, Climate Change and Resiliency Service, individually, to approve, amend, execute, and extend agreements related to Climate Ready Ottawa within the Strategic Initiatives Department as further described in this report.
In Camera Items
Motions of Which Notice has been Previously Given
Motion – Councillor T. Kavanagh - Tree Dedication
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0114 - City-wide
Motion
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council approve the following:
That the Parks Maintenance and Forestry Services, Public Works Department investigate and report back on potential ways to incorporate some personalization for the Personal Dedications Program for in memoriam dedications as part of the Tree Dedication Program.
This review can include a municipal scan and updated applicant fees to reflect the cost of a plaque or larger tag, the administration of the program, ongoing maintenance, and watering
That Parks Maintenance and Forestry Services, Public Works Department, present options (including updated applicant fees) for the Personal Dedications Program to the Environment and Climate Change Committee and Ottawa City Council by the end of Q2 of 2026.
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025.