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, May 13, 2026 in Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 35. The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, and the deadline to register by email to speak is 9:00 am on Thursday, May 7th, 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, May 13, 2026 in Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 35. The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, and the deadline to register by email to speak is 9:00 am on Thursday, May 7th, 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 34 – 02 April 2026
Strategic Initiatives Department
Economic Development Rural Plan
File No. ACS2026-SI-ED-0004 – City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council: Receive the Economic Development Rural Plan, attached as Document 1. Direct staff to initiate the recommendations described in this report and summarized in Document 2.
File No. ACS2026-SI-ED-0004 – City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council: Receive the Economic Development Rural Plan, attached as Document 1. Direct staff to initiate the recommendations described in this report and summarized in Document 2.
- Report - ACS2026-SI-ED-0004 - Economic Development Rural Plan.pdf
- Doc 1 - ACS2026-SI-ED-0004 - Economic Development Rural Plan.pdf
- Doc 2 - ACS2026-SI-ED-0004 - Economic Development Rural Plan Summary.pdf
Planning, Development and Building Services Department
Rural Community-Building Grant Program – Grant Application Review
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0039 – Orléans South-Navan (19), 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 this report and Document 1.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0039 – Orléans South-Navan (19), 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 this report and Document 1.
In Camera Items
AvranceCorp Developments - In Camera – Solicitor-Client Privilege - Settlement to resolve potential litigation matters - Reporting Out date: After resolution of the matter
To be considered In Camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsections 13(1)(e), litigation or potential litigation, affecting the City, including matters before administrative tribunals, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Reporting out date: After resolution of the matter.
To be considered In Camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsections 13(1)(e), litigation or potential litigation, affecting the City, including matters before administrative tribunals, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Reporting out date: After resolution of the matter.
Information Previously Distributed
Housing Acceleration Plan Item 11 – Terms of References Update #2
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0045
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0045
Open Mic Session
Motions of Which Notice has been Previously Given
Motion - Councillor I. Skalski – Rural Home Infrastructure Upgrade Financing Program
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0053 – City-Wide Motion That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council: Direct staff to include, as part of the upcoming Better Homes Ottawa program review, an assessment of opportunities to expand or adapt the program to support rural infrastructure upgrades, including private wells, septic systems, and permanently installed standby generators; Direct staff to evaluate the feasibility of delivering such a program through: an expansion of the existing Better Homes Ottawa financing program; or a new standalone program specifically designed for rural properties and private servicing infrastructure; Approve that the staff report include options for financing using a Local Improvement Charge or similar property-based repayment model; potential funding sources, including federal and provincial climate-adaptation and resilience programs; eligibility criteria that prioritize climate resilience, water security, and protection of groundwater resources; and a proposed implementation timeline and estimated financial impact to the City; and, Direct that staff report back to the appropriate Standing Committee and Council as part of the Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program review, anticipated in Q3 2027.
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0053 – City-Wide Motion That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council: Direct staff to include, as part of the upcoming Better Homes Ottawa program review, an assessment of opportunities to expand or adapt the program to support rural infrastructure upgrades, including private wells, septic systems, and permanently installed standby generators; Direct staff to evaluate the feasibility of delivering such a program through: an expansion of the existing Better Homes Ottawa financing program; or a new standalone program specifically designed for rural properties and private servicing infrastructure; Approve that the staff report include options for financing using a Local Improvement Charge or similar property-based repayment model; potential funding sources, including federal and provincial climate-adaptation and resilience programs; eligibility criteria that prioritize climate resilience, water security, and protection of groundwater resources; and a proposed implementation timeline and estimated financial impact to the City; and, Direct that staff report back to the appropriate Standing Committee and Council as part of the Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program review, anticipated in Q3 2027.
Motion - Councillor C. Kitts – Improving Road Safety at Tenth Line Road and Wall Road
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0054 – Orleans South-Navan (19) Motion That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council: Direct staff to install mounted flashing warning beacons on signs at the intersection of Tenth Line Road and Wall Road as an interim safety measure; Approve that funding for this work be allocated from the existing general Traffic Services Operations budget; and, Direct that staff continue to monitor collision data at this intersection and report back as part of future budget considerations for a permanent intersection control solution, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0054 – Orleans South-Navan (19) Motion That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council: Direct staff to install mounted flashing warning beacons on signs at the intersection of Tenth Line Road and Wall Road as an interim safety measure; Approve that funding for this work be allocated from the existing general Traffic Services Operations budget; and, Direct that staff continue to monitor collision data at this intersection and report back as part of future budget considerations for a permanent intersection control solution, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
