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, February 11, 2026 in Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 32. The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, and the deadline to register by email to speak is 9:00 am on Thursday, February 5th, 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, February 11, 2026 in Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 32. The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, and the deadline to register by email to speak is 9:00 am on Thursday, February 5th, 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 30 – 1 December 2025 (Special Meeting)
ARAC Minutes 31 – 4 December 2025
Responses to Inquiries
ARAC 2025-01 - Rural Crossing Guards
Councillor’s Item
2024 Rural Summit Update – Councillor D. Brown
Report to be issued separately. Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee receive this report for information.
Report to be issued separately. Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee receive this report for information.
Finance and Corporate Services Department
Development Charge Exemption Amendment - Rural Unserviced Storage Structures
File No. ACS2025-FCS-FIN-0002 – City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend that Council approve: Adding a discretionary exemption listed under the City-wide Development Charge By-law 2024-218 as Section 7(j.1) to read: Unserviced Storage Structures being not more than 600 sq meters in area on lands identified within Area 3 – Rural (Unserviced) as set out in Schedule A of this by-law and add (j.1) to Section 7(3). Adding the following definition under the City-wide Development Charge By-law 2024-218 in Section 1: “Unserviced Storage Structure” means a building used strictly for the storage of goods or equipment and being not more than 600 sq meters in area, on lands identified within Area 3 – Rural (Unserviced) as set out in Schedule A of this by-law that is unserviced with water and sanitary facilities and does not include a dwelling unit, retail, office, or assembly activities.
File No. ACS2025-FCS-FIN-0002 – City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend that Council approve: Adding a discretionary exemption listed under the City-wide Development Charge By-law 2024-218 as Section 7(j.1) to read: Unserviced Storage Structures being not more than 600 sq meters in area on lands identified within Area 3 – Rural (Unserviced) as set out in Schedule A of this by-law and add (j.1) to Section 7(3). Adding the following definition under the City-wide Development Charge By-law 2024-218 in Section 1: “Unserviced Storage Structure” means a building used strictly for the storage of goods or equipment and being not more than 600 sq meters in area, on lands identified within Area 3 – Rural (Unserviced) as set out in Schedule A of this by-law that is unserviced with water and sanitary facilities and does not include a dwelling unit, retail, office, or assembly activities.
Infrastructure and Water Services Department
Mud Creek Municipal Drain (Part Lot 1, Concessions 1 and 2) – Appointment of Engineer
File No. ACS2026-IWS-WL-0003 - Rideau-Jock (21) Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng., of Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses the subsequent subdivision of lands (Part Lot 1, Concessions 1 and 2) within the Mud Creek Municipal Drain for Council’s consideration prior to Council making a decision under Subsection 65(1) of the Drainage Act.
File No. ACS2026-IWS-WL-0003 - Rideau-Jock (21) Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng., of Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses the subsequent subdivision of lands (Part Lot 1, Concessions 1 and 2) within the Mud Creek Municipal Drain for Council’s consideration prior to Council making a decision under Subsection 65(1) of the Drainage Act.
Mud Creek Municipal Drain (Part Lots 4 and 5, Concession A) – Appointment of Engineer
File No. ACS2026-IWS-WL-0004 - Rideau-Jock (21) Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng., of Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses the subsequent connection of lands (Part Lots 4 and 5, Concession A) within the Mud Creek Municipal Drain for Council’s consideration prior to Council making a decision under Subsection 65(1) of the Drainage Act.
File No. ACS2026-IWS-WL-0004 - Rideau-Jock (21) Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng., of Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses the subsequent connection of lands (Part Lots 4 and 5, Concession A) within the Mud Creek Municipal Drain for Council’s consideration prior to Council making a decision under Subsection 65(1) of the Drainage Act.
Planning, Development and Building Services Department
Zoning By-Law Amendment – 7628 Flewellyn Road
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0005 – Rideau-Jock (21) Report Recommendation(s) That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 7628 Flewellyn Road, as shown in Document 1, to regularize a salvage yard operation, as detailed in Document 2. That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 11, 2026,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0005 – Rideau-Jock (21) Report Recommendation(s) That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 7628 Flewellyn Road, as shown in Document 1, to regularize a salvage yard operation, as detailed in Document 2. That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 11, 2026,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 635 and 891 Jinkinson Road
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0019 – Rideau-Jock (21) Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee: Recommend Council approve an amendment to Schedule B9, Schedule C11-A and Schedule C11-B of the Official Plan, as detailed in Document 2 – Details of Recommended Official Plan Amendment. Recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 635 Jinkinson Road and part of 891 Jinkinson Road, as detailed in Document 3 – Details of Recommended Zoning, to permit a quarry expansion. Approve the Consultation Details Section of this report, included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 11, 2026 subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0019 – Rideau-Jock (21) Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee: Recommend Council approve an amendment to Schedule B9, Schedule C11-A and Schedule C11-B of the Official Plan, as detailed in Document 2 – Details of Recommended Official Plan Amendment. Recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 635 Jinkinson Road and part of 891 Jinkinson Road, as detailed in Document 3 – Details of Recommended Zoning, to permit a quarry expansion. Approve the Consultation Details Section of this report, included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 11, 2026 subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
Infrastructure Agreement and Area-Specific Development Charge for Shadow Ridge (Greely)
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0015 – City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council: Delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services department to enter into a Third-Party Infrastructure Agreement with DCR Phoenix Development Corporation Limited for the detailed design, tender and construction of the required upgrade project for the drinking water plant for the Shadow Ridge development in the Village of Greely. Approve an Area-Specific Development Charge, and enactment of an amendment to Development Charge By-law 2024-218, as amended, as described in this report, for the financing of future infrastructure for the Public Service Area in the Village of Greely. Approve the City of Ottawa 2025 Area-Specific Development Charges Background Study for Water and Wastewater Treatment Village of Greely Shadow Ridge and Lakeland Meadows.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0015 – City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council: Delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services department to enter into a Third-Party Infrastructure Agreement with DCR Phoenix Development Corporation Limited for the detailed design, tender and construction of the required upgrade project for the drinking water plant for the Shadow Ridge development in the Village of Greely. Approve an Area-Specific Development Charge, and enactment of an amendment to Development Charge By-law 2024-218, as amended, as described in this report, for the financing of future infrastructure for the Public Service Area in the Village of Greely. Approve the City of Ottawa 2025 Area-Specific Development Charges Background Study for Water and Wastewater Treatment Village of Greely Shadow Ridge and Lakeland Meadows.
Official Plan Amendment – 1700 Richardson Side Road
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0023 – West Carleton-March (5) Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council refuse an amendment to the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan for 1700 Richardson Side Road, as shown in Document 1. That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 11, 2026” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0023 – West Carleton-March (5) Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council refuse an amendment to the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan for 1700 Richardson Side Road, as shown in Document 1. That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 11, 2026” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
Office of the City Clerk
Status Update – Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Inquiries and Motions – for the Period Ending 27 January 2026
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0007 - city-wide Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee receive this report for information.
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0007 - city-wide Report Recommendation(s) That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee receive this report for information.
- 09.1 - ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0007 - ARAC Status Update to 27 Jan 26.pdf
- 09.1 - ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0007 - Docs 1 and 2.pdf
In Camera Items
Open Mic Session
Motions of Which Notice has been Previously Given
Motion - Vice-Chair C. Kelly for Chair D. Brown – Rural Woodlands Ottawa - ARAC Partnership Tree Planting
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0005 – City-wide Motion WHEREAS Rural Woodlands Ottawa has established a productive working relationship with the City of Ottawa’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) through collaboration on initiatives such as the Living Snow Fence Pilot Program; and WHEREAS Rural Woodlands Ottawa and ARAC continue to advocate for the retention and expansion of the rural tree canopy in support of climate resilience, road safety, and rural quality of life; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in partnership with the Ward 21 Councillor, the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approve a small tree planting project at 2155 Roger Stevens Drive as a demonstration of the ongoing collaboration with Rural Woodlands Ottawa; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to provide the necessary support and coordination to ensure that the planting proceeds in spring 2026, including engagement with Rural Woodlands Ottawa and any partners of the project.
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0005 – City-wide Motion WHEREAS Rural Woodlands Ottawa has established a productive working relationship with the City of Ottawa’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) through collaboration on initiatives such as the Living Snow Fence Pilot Program; and WHEREAS Rural Woodlands Ottawa and ARAC continue to advocate for the retention and expansion of the rural tree canopy in support of climate resilience, road safety, and rural quality of life; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in partnership with the Ward 21 Councillor, the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approve a small tree planting project at 2155 Roger Stevens Drive as a demonstration of the ongoing collaboration with Rural Woodlands Ottawa; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to provide the necessary support and coordination to ensure that the planting proceeds in spring 2026, including engagement with Rural Woodlands Ottawa and any partners of the project.
Motion - Vice-Chair C. Kelly - Agricultural Impact Assessments (AIA)
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0006 - City-wide WITHDRAWN
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0006 - City-wide WITHDRAWN
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
Adjournment
Next Meeting Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (Jt. meeting with Planning and Housing Committee) Tuesday, March 5, 2026 (ARAC)
Next Meeting Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (Jt. meeting with Planning and Housing Committee) Tuesday, March 5, 2026 (ARAC)
