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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 April 22, 2026 in Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 23. The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, and the deadline to register to speak by email is 8:30 am on Thursday, April 16, 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 April 22, 2026 in Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 23. The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, and the deadline to register to speak by email is 8:30 am on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
- Public Notices English - Hybrid Standing Committee 2025 (AODA).pdf
- Avis à l’intention du public et des participants concernant les délibérations des comités (AODA).pdf
Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
EPPSC Minutes 22 – March 23, 2026
Office of the City Clerk
Status Update – Motions, Directions and Inquiries
ACS File No.: ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0035 - Citywide Report Recommendation(s) That the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee receive this report for information.
ACS File No.: ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0035 - Citywide Report Recommendation(s) That the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee receive this report for information.
- 4.1 Report - EPPSC 16 Apr 26 Status Update.pdf
- 4.1 Document 1 - Mots and DTS.pdf
- 4.1 Document 2 - Inquiries.pdf
Emergency and Protective Services Department
Public Safety Service 2025 Annual Report
File No. ACS2026-EPS-PSS-0001 – Citywide Report Recommendation(s) That the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee recommend Council receive the Public Safety Service 2025 Annual Report for information.
File No. ACS2026-EPS-PSS-0001 – Citywide Report Recommendation(s) That the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee recommend Council receive the Public Safety Service 2025 Annual Report for information.
By-law and Regulatory Services 2025 Annual Report
File No. ACS2025-EPS-OFS-0001 – Citywide Report Recommendation(s) That the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee recommend Council receive the By-law and Regulatory Services 2025 Annual Report for information.
File No. ACS2025-EPS-OFS-0001 – Citywide Report Recommendation(s) That the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee recommend Council receive the By-law and Regulatory Services 2025 Annual Report for information.
In Camera Items
Motions of Which Notice has been Previously Given
Motion - Councillor S. Devine (on behalf of Councillor S. Menard) - Ottawa’s Noise By-law and Consistency with NPC-300 Environmental Noise Guideline
ACS File No.: ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0036 – Citywide WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s By-law Review Work Plan identifies regulatory by-laws for review or development in each Term of Council; and WHEREAS, pursuant to section 129 of the Municipal Act, 2001, a municipality may prohibit and regulate with respect to noise, vibration, odour and dust; and WHEREAS the City’s Noise By-law regulates noise in order to preserve, protect and promote public health, safety, welfare, and the peace and quiet enjoyment of property by residents of the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has published provincial environmental noise guidance, including Publication NPC 300 (“Environmental Noise Guideline – Stationary and Transportation Sources – Approval and Planning”), respecting the control of noise emissions from stationary sources and related land use planning considerations; and WHEREAS one stated purpose of NPC 300 is to provide sound level limits that may be incorporated into municipal noise control by-laws developed under the Municipal Act; and WHEREAS NPC 300 distinguishes between daytime and nighttime assessment periods and recognizes that nighttime conditions are particularly sensitive for residents due to lower background sound environments and sleep related impacts; and WHEREAS residents in neighbourhoods adjacent to newly built apartment buildings, including but not limited to 275 Carling Avenue (The Clemow in Ward 17) and 1354 Carling Avenue (The Talisman in Ward 16), have reported recurring seasonal rooftop mechanical and air conditioning noise that may be inconsistent with the recommendations of NPC 300, but that has not resulted in an actionable enforcement outcome under the City’s current Noise By law; and WHEREAS similar concerns have been raised in Ward 9, including situations where residents of 330 Titan Private and 120 Grant Carman Drive report late night and overnight rooftop mechanical and refrigeration noise originating from a nearby commercial property, that may also be inconsistent with the recommendations of NPC 300, but that have likewise not resulted in an actionable enforcement outcome under the City’s current Noise By law; and WHEREAS municipal noise by-laws are primarily designed as complaint driven enforcement instruments and, in practice, enforcement outcomes can depend on whether noise exceeds prescribed thresholds at the time and location of measurement, which may unintentionally create expectations among residents that by-law enforcement alone can resolve technical stationary source noise conflicts; and WHEREAS NPC 300 emphasizes a proactive approach to minimizing conflicts between noise sensitive land uses and stationary noise sources at the earliest stages of land use planning and development approvals, suggesting that planning stage controls—such as equipment siting, noise studies, and mitigation measures secured through development approvals—may in some cases be more effective than after the fact enforcement alone; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff include a review of the Noise By-law, including any disparities with the recommendations of the NPC-300 guideline, as an item for consideration as part of the development of the By-law Review Work Plan to be approved by the next term of Council.
ACS File No.: ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0036 – Citywide WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s By-law Review Work Plan identifies regulatory by-laws for review or development in each Term of Council; and WHEREAS, pursuant to section 129 of the Municipal Act, 2001, a municipality may prohibit and regulate with respect to noise, vibration, odour and dust; and WHEREAS the City’s Noise By-law regulates noise in order to preserve, protect and promote public health, safety, welfare, and the peace and quiet enjoyment of property by residents of the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has published provincial environmental noise guidance, including Publication NPC 300 (“Environmental Noise Guideline – Stationary and Transportation Sources – Approval and Planning”), respecting the control of noise emissions from stationary sources and related land use planning considerations; and WHEREAS one stated purpose of NPC 300 is to provide sound level limits that may be incorporated into municipal noise control by-laws developed under the Municipal Act; and WHEREAS NPC 300 distinguishes between daytime and nighttime assessment periods and recognizes that nighttime conditions are particularly sensitive for residents due to lower background sound environments and sleep related impacts; and WHEREAS residents in neighbourhoods adjacent to newly built apartment buildings, including but not limited to 275 Carling Avenue (The Clemow in Ward 17) and 1354 Carling Avenue (The Talisman in Ward 16), have reported recurring seasonal rooftop mechanical and air conditioning noise that may be inconsistent with the recommendations of NPC 300, but that has not resulted in an actionable enforcement outcome under the City’s current Noise By law; and WHEREAS similar concerns have been raised in Ward 9, including situations where residents of 330 Titan Private and 120 Grant Carman Drive report late night and overnight rooftop mechanical and refrigeration noise originating from a nearby commercial property, that may also be inconsistent with the recommendations of NPC 300, but that have likewise not resulted in an actionable enforcement outcome under the City’s current Noise By law; and WHEREAS municipal noise by-laws are primarily designed as complaint driven enforcement instruments and, in practice, enforcement outcomes can depend on whether noise exceeds prescribed thresholds at the time and location of measurement, which may unintentionally create expectations among residents that by-law enforcement alone can resolve technical stationary source noise conflicts; and WHEREAS NPC 300 emphasizes a proactive approach to minimizing conflicts between noise sensitive land uses and stationary noise sources at the earliest stages of land use planning and development approvals, suggesting that planning stage controls—such as equipment siting, noise studies, and mitigation measures secured through development approvals—may in some cases be more effective than after the fact enforcement alone; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff include a review of the Noise By-law, including any disparities with the recommendations of the NPC-300 guideline, as an item for consideration as part of the development of the By-law Review Work Plan to be approved by the next term of Council.
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion as hardscaping season is upon us and there are aspects within these amendments that will enable some of our small hardscaping companies to save money on things like vehicle wraps.
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion as hardscaping season is upon us and there are aspects within these amendments that will enable some of our small hardscaping companies to save money on things like vehicle wraps.
Adjournment
Next Meeting May 28, 2026
Next Meeting May 28, 2026
Motion - Vice-Chair D. Hill - Amendment to By-law 2002-189, as amended, with respect to licensing and regulation of hardscaping contractors
ACS File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0046 WHEREAS Council enacted By-law 2025-415 to amend By-law No. 2002-189, as amended, with respect to the licensing and regulation of hardscaping contractors on November 12, 2025; and WHEREAS the intent of the hardscaping licensing framework is to establish a more permissive standard for homeowners, enhance public awareness of permitted work under City by-laws, and to provide City staff with clearer tools to address non-compliance; and WHEREAS certain businesses are seeking additional clarity regarding the requirements set out in the by-law; and WHEREAS individuals perform minor repair or alteration work are not required to obtain a Hardscaping Contractor license, including individuals under the age of 18; and WHEREAS the by-law currently requires hardscaping contractors to display ensure that each vehicle used for the hardscaping business has a sign attached or painted on both sides showing the name and telephone number of the business in 15cm characters, consistent with requirements the vehicles for some other categories of licensed businesses; and WHEREAS vehicles used in the operation of a hardscaping business are mostly stationary or remain on-site for extended periods, unlike vehicles used in other categories of licensed businesses; and WHEREAS amending the by-law to avoid the uncertainty highlighted by some small business owners can avoid unnecessary burdens and costs for both businesses and homeowners; and WHEREAS Council’s priority continues to be fostering a diverse economy and supporting small businesses; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT By-law 2002-189, as amended by by-law 2025, is amended as follows and that the City’s website be updated to reflect this motion: 1. The definition of “hardscaping contractor” in Section 1 of the by-law shall be repealed and replaced with the following: "hardscaping contractor” means a person who is engaged in the business of (a) installing, altering or paving hard landscaping features on private property, such as driveways and parking areas, concrete pads, gravel areas, retaining walls, steps, walkways and pathways, and patios, where such landscaping features are made of asphalt, concrete, interlock, pavers, flagstone, brick or similar materials, including altering or paving any portion of the highway as part of hardscaping work occurring on adjacent private property, but does not include: (i) the sealing or re-sealing only of driveways or parking areas; (ii) the installation or alteration of pools, decks and fences;(iii) the temporary removal and reinstatement of hard landscaping features as part of another lawful construction, repair, or installation activity, provided the work is incidental to that activity and not offered as a standalone service; or(iv) performing minor repairs or minor alterations. 2. Section 4(1)c) of Schedule 36 of the by-law shall be repealed and replaced with the following: has provided the address and contact information for the applicant or an agent of the applicant a. to which the City may send a notice, documentation, or communication that may be required under this by-law, andb. at which the applicant or the applicant’s agent will accept receipt of any notice, documentation, or communication during regular business hours; 3. Section 9 of Schedule 36 of the by-law shall be repealed and replaced with the following: Every licensee shall ensure that each vehicle used for the hardscaping business has a sign attached or painted on both sides showing the name and contact information of the business in a clear and legible manner.
ACS File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0046 WHEREAS Council enacted By-law 2025-415 to amend By-law No. 2002-189, as amended, with respect to the licensing and regulation of hardscaping contractors on November 12, 2025; and WHEREAS the intent of the hardscaping licensing framework is to establish a more permissive standard for homeowners, enhance public awareness of permitted work under City by-laws, and to provide City staff with clearer tools to address non-compliance; and WHEREAS certain businesses are seeking additional clarity regarding the requirements set out in the by-law; and WHEREAS individuals perform minor repair or alteration work are not required to obtain a Hardscaping Contractor license, including individuals under the age of 18; and WHEREAS the by-law currently requires hardscaping contractors to display ensure that each vehicle used for the hardscaping business has a sign attached or painted on both sides showing the name and telephone number of the business in 15cm characters, consistent with requirements the vehicles for some other categories of licensed businesses; and WHEREAS vehicles used in the operation of a hardscaping business are mostly stationary or remain on-site for extended periods, unlike vehicles used in other categories of licensed businesses; and WHEREAS amending the by-law to avoid the uncertainty highlighted by some small business owners can avoid unnecessary burdens and costs for both businesses and homeowners; and WHEREAS Council’s priority continues to be fostering a diverse economy and supporting small businesses; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT By-law 2002-189, as amended by by-law 2025, is amended as follows and that the City’s website be updated to reflect this motion: 1. The definition of “hardscaping contractor” in Section 1 of the by-law shall be repealed and replaced with the following: "hardscaping contractor” means a person who is engaged in the business of (a) installing, altering or paving hard landscaping features on private property, such as driveways and parking areas, concrete pads, gravel areas, retaining walls, steps, walkways and pathways, and patios, where such landscaping features are made of asphalt, concrete, interlock, pavers, flagstone, brick or similar materials, including altering or paving any portion of the highway as part of hardscaping work occurring on adjacent private property, but does not include: (i) the sealing or re-sealing only of driveways or parking areas; (ii) the installation or alteration of pools, decks and fences;(iii) the temporary removal and reinstatement of hard landscaping features as part of another lawful construction, repair, or installation activity, provided the work is incidental to that activity and not offered as a standalone service; or(iv) performing minor repairs or minor alterations. 2. Section 4(1)c) of Schedule 36 of the by-law shall be repealed and replaced with the following: has provided the address and contact information for the applicant or an agent of the applicant a. to which the City may send a notice, documentation, or communication that may be required under this by-law, andb. at which the applicant or the applicant’s agent will accept receipt of any notice, documentation, or communication during regular business hours; 3. Section 9 of Schedule 36 of the by-law shall be repealed and replaced with the following: Every licensee shall ensure that each vehicle used for the hardscaping business has a sign attached or painted on both sides showing the name and contact information of the business in a clear and legible manner.
