April 30 - 10:00
City Council
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Concillor David Hill
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File No. ACS2025-OCC-OCH-0001 - City-wide
Report Recommendation(s)
That Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) By-Law No. 12 be repealed and replaced with By-Law No. 13-2025, incorporating the changes described in this report and outlined in Document 4, and that Documents 1, 2 and 3 be received; and
That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa, as the shareholder of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC), setting forth ... (cont)
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0059 – Citywide
Report Recommendation(s)
That, further to the deliberations of the respective Selection Panels listed in this report, Council approve:
The following appointments, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council, and until their successors are appointed:
Ottawa Board of Health
Emily Gruenwoldt
Geneviève Côté (reserve)
Committee of Adjustment, the following pool of unranked reserve me... (cont)
File No. ACS2025-CSS-GEN-006 – City-wide
Committee Recommendation(s)
That Council approve:
The update to the housing allowance benefits framework, rules, eligibility and subsidy calculation of the municipally funded housing allowance programs under the City Homelessness Funding (CHF) program, in accordance with the framework outlined in this report;
That eligible households for the municipal housing allowance benefits framework be limited to those experiencing homelessness for an interim per... (cont)
File No. ACS2025-CSS-GEN-007 – City-wide
Committee Recommendation(s)
That Council approve:
Formalizing a City-wide mandate for a formal Community-led Green Initiatives and Garden Program, to be managed by the Recreation, Cultural and Facilities Services, as further described in this report; and
Delegating authority to the General Manager, Recreation, Cultural and Facilities Services, to develop and implement a program that integrates both community-led green initiatives and community gardens... (cont)
File No. ACS2025-CSS-GEN-002 – City-wide
Committee Recommendation(s)
That Council:
Approve the Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan 2025-2029 (Document 1) that establishes eight strategic priorities for the planning, management, and delivery of early learning and licensed child care programs and services and the Funding Policy Statements (Document 2) for 2025-2029.
Delegate authority to the Director, Children’s Services, to manage and administer the budget as detailed in this report... (cont)
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0049 – City-wide
Committee Recommendation(s)
That Council:
Request that the Government of Canada develop a national strategy to better support Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) model in their programming to enable aging in place across the country; and
Request that the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada establish long-term sustainable funding streams to support capital infrastructure and programming costs associated with Naturally Occurr... (cont)
File No. ACS2025-EPS-PSS-0001 – Citywide
Committee Recommendation(s)
That Council receive the Public Safety Service 2024 Annual Report for information.
File No. ACS2025-EPS-OFS-0002 – Citywide
Committee Recommendation(s)
That Council receive the 2024 Ottawa Fire Services Annual Report for information.
File No. ACS2025-RCF-GEN-0004 – City-wide
Committee Recommendation(s)
That Council approve the revised gymnasium rental pricing structure.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0022 – Barrhaven West (3)
Committee Recommendation(s)
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 4175 Strandherd Drive as shown in Document 1, by removing the prohibited uses from the Urban Exception [2298] and to permit additional community commercial uses to align with the Mixed Industrial designation in the Official Plan, as detailed in Document 2.
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0060 - 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 April 16, 2025, 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 1-3.
To be considered In Camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsections 13(1)(c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for the purposes of the City; and Subsection 13(1)(j), a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. As such, this matter will not be reported out.
Moved by S. Desroches
Seconded byM. Sutcliffe
WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), including the crews of His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS), serve with devotion to the defense and protection of Canadian sovereignty, national interests, and international allied commitments; and
WHEREAS the service members of the Royal Canadian Navy contribute to a wide range of roles, including peacekeeping, humanitarian aid, and security in Canada and international waters; and
WHEREAS the service members ... (cont)
Moved by J. Leiper
Seconded byA. Troster
WHEREAS Byward Market District Authority will host the annual Vegans Who Snack Night Market event at Parkdale Market; and
WHEREAS the Vegans Who Snack Night Market offers a mix of fresh produce and local vegan friendly food from businesses from Ottawa and surrounding area. This market also offers live music, entertainment, and a lively atmosphere, attracting locals and visitors alike; and
WHEREAS The Vegans Who Snack Night Market is to occur on Friday,... (cont)
Moved by A. Troster
Seconded byJ. Leiper
WHEREAS Somerset Street Chinatown Business Improvement Area co-hosted with OttawazineChinatown will host the annual Ottawa Chinatown Night Market event on Somerset Street; and
WHEREAS the Ottawa Chinatown Night Market hosts a three-day outdoor food festival in Chinatown that will bring a lot of fun back to the community by tasting food and offering different musical and cultural performances; and
WHEREAS The Ottawa Chinatown Night Market is to occur on... (cont)
Moved by R. King
Seconded byL. Johnson
WHEREAS recreation enhances the well-being of individuals, families, neighbourhoods, and communities, and the City of Ottawa is committed to offering high-quality programs and leisure opportunities that support residents in leading healthy, active lives and contribute to making our city an exceptional place to live, work, and play; and
WHEREAS youth voices help shape our civic, social, and environmental future, and it is essential that we create spaces t... (cont)
Moved by S. Plante
Seconded byS. Menard
WHEREAS beginning in 2025 the City will undertake the integrated renewal of various streets municipally known as Marquette Avenue, Longpré Street, Lebrun Street, Michel Circle, des Pères Blancs Avenue, and Ste-Monique Street in Ward 12, known as the Longpré Lebrun Marquette Integrated Renewal project; and
WHEREAS through the design phase, staff have identified that some of the driveway parking pads within the project limits are not in full conformance w... (cont)
Moved by S. Plante
Seconded byR. King
WHEREAS the Vanier Business Improvement Area (BIA) and Vanier Community Service Centre, are building a Community Hub and public park, for approximately $200,000; and
WHEREAS the Community Hub was originally created through My Main Street Federal ExtDev funding for which the Vanier BIA won an international Placemaking award; and
WHEREAS these are all not-for-profit organizations; and
WHEREAS the Trillium Foundation has approved funding for this project, al... (cont)
Moved by C. Curry
Seconded byM. Carr
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-laws No. 2025-149 and No. 2025-150- regarding the property known municipally as 4200 March Road.b. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-498 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate the use and care of roads.c. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-44... (cont)
File No. ACS2025-CMO-OCM-0003 - City-wide
To be considered in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(b), “personal matters about an identifiable individual, including staff and 13(1)(d) “labour relations or employee negotiations.” Reporting Out Date: Upon Council Approval and Execution of the Employment Contract.
Agenda
