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National Anthem
Concillor R. King.
Concillor R. King.
Announcements / Ceremonial Activities
Roll Call
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes 73 of the City Council meeting of January 28, 2026.
Confidential Minutes 73 of the City Council meeting of January 28, 2026
Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings
Communications
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications
Regrets
Councillor L. Dudas advised that she would be absent from the City Council meeting of February 11, 2026.
Councillor L. Dudas advised that she would be absent from the City Council meeting of February 11, 2026.
Motion to Introduce Reports
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 32
Official Plan Amendment – 1700 Richardson Side Road
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0023 – West Carleton-March (5) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council refuse an amendment to the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan for 1700 Richardson Side Road, as shown in Document 1.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0023 – West Carleton-March (5) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council refuse an amendment to the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan for 1700 Richardson Side Road, as shown in Document 1.
- Coverpage - Official Plan Amendment – 1700 Richardson Side Road.pdf
- Report - 1700 Richardson Side Road.pdf
Motion – Councillor C. Kelly (for Councillor D. Brown) - Rural Woodlands Ottawa – ARAC Partnership Tree Planting
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve a small tree planting project at 2155 Roger Stevens Drive which Rural Woodlands Ottawa will maintain for the establishment period as a demonstration of our ongoing collaboration. Direct staff to provide the necessary support and coordination to ensure that the project will proceed in spring 2026, including engagement with Rural Woodlands Ottawa and any partners of the project.
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve a small tree planting project at 2155 Roger Stevens Drive which Rural Woodlands Ottawa will maintain for the establishment period as a demonstration of our ongoing collaboration. Direct staff to provide the necessary support and coordination to ensure that the project will proceed in spring 2026, including engagement with Rural Woodlands Ottawa and any partners of the project.
- Coverpage - Motion – C Kelly Mtn for D Brown - Partnership Tree Planting.pdf
- Report - Motion - C Kelly Mtn for D Brown - Partnership Tree Planting.pdf
Motion – Councillor C. Kelly (on behalf of Conseiller D. Brown) - Extension of Municipal Concurrence for the Proposed Antenna System at 8230 Bleeks Road
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that the municipal concurrence for the proposed antenna system at 8230 Bleeks Road be extended by 24 months, lapsing on November 3, 2026.
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that the municipal concurrence for the proposed antenna system at 8230 Bleeks Road be extended by 24 months, lapsing on November 3, 2026.
- Coverpage - Motion – Ext of Mun Concurrence for Proposed Antenna System at 8230 Bleeks Rd.pdf
- Report - Motion - C Kelly for D Brown - Bleeks Road Antenna.pdf
Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 33
Ottawa Paramedic Service West Deployment Facility
File No. ACS2026-EPS-OPS-0001 - Citywide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive this report for information and approve staff to proceed with a public-private partnership procurement process as per the City of Ottawa’s P3 framework to deliver the Ottawa Paramedic Service West Deployment facility as described in this report and including as follows: Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer to authorize staff to develop a procurement strategy Approve the recommended procurement delivery model of a Design-Build-Finance-Maintain for the implementation of the new Ottawa Paramedic Service West Deployment Facility, as described in this report and including as follows: Receive the Ernst & Young Business Case, Value-For-Money Assessment and Risk Analysis Strategic Assessment, attached as Document 1 Authorize the General Manager, Emergency and Protective Services to procure additional third-party consultants required to advance to the procurement phase of the Design-Build-Finance-Maintain model.
File No. ACS2026-EPS-OPS-0001 - Citywide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive this report for information and approve staff to proceed with a public-private partnership procurement process as per the City of Ottawa’s P3 framework to deliver the Ottawa Paramedic Service West Deployment facility as described in this report and including as follows: Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer to authorize staff to develop a procurement strategy Approve the recommended procurement delivery model of a Design-Build-Finance-Maintain for the implementation of the new Ottawa Paramedic Service West Deployment Facility, as described in this report and including as follows: Receive the Ernst & Young Business Case, Value-For-Money Assessment and Risk Analysis Strategic Assessment, attached as Document 1 Authorize the General Manager, Emergency and Protective Services to procure additional third-party consultants required to advance to the procurement phase of the Design-Build-Finance-Maintain model.
- Coverpage - Ottawa Paramedic Service West Deployment Facility.pdf
- Report - 2026 OPS WDF Report 1 Final (EN)-AODA.pdf
- Report - 2026 OPS WDF Report 1 Final (FR)-AODA.pdf
- Document 1 - WDF Business Case EN.pdf
- Document 1 - WDF Business Case FR.pdf
Affordable Housing Debt Funding Pilot Report
File No. ACS2026-FCS-FIN-0001 - Citywide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Affordable Housing Debenture Framework (Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Pilot) outlined in this report; Approve the expansion of permitted uses of the City’s Housing Reserve for the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Pilot to: service debt issued by the City under the Affordable Housing Debenture Framework; and assist with servicing federal financing from Build Canada Homes issued to Ottawa Community Housing Corporation for the development of City-approved affordable housing projects, if needed. Approve the pre-allocation of up to $2 million annually for up to 10 years from the City’s Housing Reserve for the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Pilot. Delegate the authority to the GM FCSD and Chief Financial Officer of the City of Ottawa to negotiate and enter into the necessary legal agreements with OCHC in support of the Affordable Housing Debenture Framework, as outlined in this report.
File No. ACS2026-FCS-FIN-0001 - Citywide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Affordable Housing Debenture Framework (Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Pilot) outlined in this report; Approve the expansion of permitted uses of the City’s Housing Reserve for the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Pilot to: service debt issued by the City under the Affordable Housing Debenture Framework; and assist with servicing federal financing from Build Canada Homes issued to Ottawa Community Housing Corporation for the development of City-approved affordable housing projects, if needed. Approve the pre-allocation of up to $2 million annually for up to 10 years from the City’s Housing Reserve for the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Pilot. Delegate the authority to the GM FCSD and Chief Financial Officer of the City of Ottawa to negotiate and enter into the necessary legal agreements with OCHC in support of the Affordable Housing Debenture Framework, as outlined in this report.
- Coverpage - Affordable Housing Debt Funding Pilot Report.pdf
- Report - Affordable Housing Debt Funding Pilot.pdf
Planning and Housing Committee Report 59
Official Plan Amendment – Preston Street Extension
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0021 - Somerset (14) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve an amendment to the Official Plan as detailed in Document 2 to replace the Preston Street Extension from the City’s Road network with an active transportation bridge; and Direct staff to remove the Preston Street Extension from the Needs Based Road Network and Ultimate Road Network in the Transportation Master Plan Capital Infrastructure Plan; and Direct the General Manager of Planning, Development and Building Services to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the National Capital Commission, attached as Document 4, immediately following the By-law coming into effect, with all appeals exhausted; and Direct staff to work with the National Capital Commission and Capital Sports Development Inc. to finalize a three-Party Memorandum of Understanding, as described in this report, and bring forward a report to Planning and Housing Committee for approval.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0021 - Somerset (14) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve an amendment to the Official Plan as detailed in Document 2 to replace the Preston Street Extension from the City’s Road network with an active transportation bridge; and Direct staff to remove the Preston Street Extension from the Needs Based Road Network and Ultimate Road Network in the Transportation Master Plan Capital Infrastructure Plan; and Direct the General Manager of Planning, Development and Building Services to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the National Capital Commission, attached as Document 4, immediately following the By-law coming into effect, with all appeals exhausted; and Direct staff to work with the National Capital Commission and Capital Sports Development Inc. to finalize a three-Party Memorandum of Understanding, as described in this report, and bring forward a report to Planning and Housing Committee for approval.
- Coverpage - Official Plan Amendment – Preston Street Extension.pdf
- Report - Official Plan Amendment Preston Street Extension.pdf
- Document 4 - National Capital Commission - City of Ottawa Memorandum of Understanding.pdf
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0010 - Kitchissippi (15) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Amendment to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan in Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown on Document 1, with regards to Schedule M - Maximum Building Height and Tower Location, to permit an increase in the maximum permitted buildings heights, from 30, 33 and 35 storeys to 34, 38 and 40 storeys respectively, as detailed in Document 2. Approve the Amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown in Document 1, to permit an increase in the maximum permitted building heights, from 30, 33 and 35 storeys to 34, 38 and 40 storeys, respectively, as detailed in Document 3. Approve an exemption from Community Benefit Charges for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown on Document 1, in that the development contemplated on the subject lands or any substantially similar development on the subject lands, shall continue to be exempt from Community Benefits Charges provided the City benefits from an enforceable obligation, such as an Agreement registered on title, for the Owner or any subsequent Owners of the subject lands to provide the community benefits.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0010 - Kitchissippi (15) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Amendment to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan in Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown on Document 1, with regards to Schedule M - Maximum Building Height and Tower Location, to permit an increase in the maximum permitted buildings heights, from 30, 33 and 35 storeys to 34, 38 and 40 storeys respectively, as detailed in Document 2. Approve the Amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown in Document 1, to permit an increase in the maximum permitted building heights, from 30, 33 and 35 storeys to 34, 38 and 40 storeys, respectively, as detailed in Document 3. Approve an exemption from Community Benefit Charges for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown on Document 1, in that the development contemplated on the subject lands or any substantially similar development on the subject lands, shall continue to be exempt from Community Benefits Charges provided the City benefits from an enforceable obligation, such as an Agreement registered on title, for the Owner or any subsequent Owners of the subject lands to provide the community benefits.
- Coverpage - OPA - ZBLA – 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North.pdf
- Report - ZBLA - 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue.pdf
Motion – Councillor G. Gower – National Capital Commission - Framework Agreement
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to work with NCC counterparts on a framework agreement, to be submitted to Planning and Housing Committee and Council that: Help advance and expedite projects on specific parcels of land as proposed by the NCC; and Seek to establish a common approach that creates a structure for value sharing, respects Ottawa’s natural heritage and environment, and ensures robust community engagement on projects; Assume a process that will be transparent to the public and involve public consultation albeit within an expediated timeline and Provide a framework for the NCC and the City to act as partners to ensure greater alignment and to maximize co-benefits in addressing the need for affordable housing supply in the short term.
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to work with NCC counterparts on a framework agreement, to be submitted to Planning and Housing Committee and Council that: Help advance and expedite projects on specific parcels of land as proposed by the NCC; and Seek to establish a common approach that creates a structure for value sharing, respects Ottawa’s natural heritage and environment, and ensures robust community engagement on projects; Assume a process that will be transparent to the public and involve public consultation albeit within an expediated timeline and Provide a framework for the NCC and the City to act as partners to ensure greater alignment and to maximize co-benefits in addressing the need for affordable housing supply in the short term.
- Coverpage - Motion – Councillor G. Gower – National Capital Commission - Framework Agreement.pdf
- Report - ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0010 - Motion - G. Gower - NCC.pdf
Bulk Consent Agenda
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 32
Development Charge Exemption Amendment - Rural Unserviced Storage Structures
File No. ACS2025-FCS-FIN-0002 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) 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 Committee Recommendation(s) 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.
- Coverpage - Development Charge Exemption Amendment - Rural Unserviced Storage Structures.pdf
- Report - DC Exemption Amendment.pdf
Mud Creek Municipal Drain (Part Lot 1, Concessions 1 and 2) – Appointment of Engineer
File No. ACS2026-IWS-WL-0003 - Rideau-Jock (21) Committee Recommendation(s) That 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) Committee Recommendation(s) That 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.
- Coverpage - Mud Creek Municipal Drain (Part Lot 1, Concessions 1 and 2) – Appointment of Engineer.pdf
- Report - Mud Creek MD Pt Lot 1 - Apptmt of Engineer.pdf
Mud Creek Municipal Drain (Part Lots 4 and 5, Concession A) – Appointment of Engineer
File No. ACS2026-IWS-WL-0004 - Rideau-Jock (21) Committee Recommendation(s) That 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) Committee Recommendation(s) That 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.
- Coverpage - Mud Creek Municipal Drain (Part Lot 4 and 5, Concessions A) – Appointment of Engineer .pdf
- Report - Mud Creek MD Pt Lots 4 and 5 - Apptmt of Engineer.pdf
Zoning By-Law Amendment – 7628 Flewellyn Road
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0005 – Rideau-Jock (21) Committee Recommendation(s) That 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.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0005 – Rideau-Jock (21) Committee Recommendation(s) That 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.
Infrastructure Agreement and Area-Specific Development Charge for Shadow Ridge (Greely)
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0015 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That 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 Committee Recommendation(s) That 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.
- Coverpage - Infrastructure Agreement and Area-Specific Development Charge for Shadow Ridge (Greely).pdf
- Report - Infrastructure Agreement and ASDC - Shadow Ridge.pdf
Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 33
2024 Business Improvement Area and Sparks Street Mall Authority –Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements
File No. ACS2026-SI-ED-0002 - Citywide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the 2024 Business Improvement Area and Sparks Street Mall Authority Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements.
File No. ACS2026-SI-ED-0002 - Citywide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the 2024 Business Improvement Area and Sparks Street Mall Authority Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements.
- Coverpage - 2024 Business Improvement Area and Sparks Street Mall Authority.pdf
- 2024 BIA and Sparks Street Mall Authority – Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements - FINAL Jan 22.pdf
- Document 1 – Barrhaven BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 2 – Bells Corners BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 3 – Carp Road Corridor BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 4 – Carp Village BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 5 – Centretown BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 6 – Downtown Rideau BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 7 – Glebe BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 8 – Heart of Orléans BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 9 – Kanata Central BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 10 – Kanata North BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 11 – Manotick BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 12 – Preston Street BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 13 – Somerset Street Chinatown BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 14 – Somerset Village BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 15 – Sparks Street BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 16 – Sparks Street Mall Authority 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 17 – Vanier BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 18 – Wellington West BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 19 – Westboro Village BIA 2024 Annual Report-AODA.pdf
- Document 20 – Barrhaven BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 21 – Bells Corners BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 22 – Carp Road Corridor BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 23 – Carp Village BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 24 – Centretown BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 25 – Downtown Rideau BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 26 – Glebe BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 27 – Heart of Orléans BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 28 – Kanata Central BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 29 - Kanata North BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 30 – Manotick BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 31 – Preston Street BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 32 – Somerset Street Chinatown BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 33 - Somerset Village BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 34 – Sparks Street BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 35 - Sparks Street Mall Authority 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 36 – Vanier BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 37 – Wellington West BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
- Document 38 – Westboro Village BIA 2024 Audited Financial Statements-AODA.pdf
City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions
Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 28, 2026
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0012 - 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 January 28, 2026, 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.
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0012 - 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 January 28, 2026, 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.
- Report - Summary of Submissions - Planning Matters approved January 28, 2026.pdf
- Doc 1_Summary_ACS2025-PDB-PS-0020 - New Zoning By-law - Final Draft.pdf
In Camera Items
Disposition of Items Approved by Committees under Delegated Authority
That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
- OCC Document 1 (EN) - Delegated Authority List.pdf
- OCC Document 1 (FR) - Delegated Authority List.pdf
Motion to Adopt Reports
Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given
President of AMO – Councillor Brockington
Moved by T. Tierney Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) will host their annual conference and AGM in Ottawa in August 2026; and WHEREAS all positions on the Board of Directors of AMO will be up for election; and WHEREAS Councillor Riley Brockington has served on the AMO Board since August 2018 and during his tenure has also served on the Executive Council as the Chair of the Regional and Single Tier Caucus (2022 to present), Chair, AMO Municipal Finance and Economic Development Task Force, Host – AMO Tariff and Trade Symposium (2025) and served four years on AMO’s Audit Committee; and WHEREAS Councillor Brockington intends to run for President of AMO and as part of his nomination is required to have a motion from City Council acknowledging his intention and endorsing his candidacy; and WHEREAS AMO provides partial reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with their Board/Executive/Volunteer Expense Reimbursement Policy, and any costs of the Member’s candidacy and participation on the executive over and above those reimbursed by AMO will be paid by the Council Administration Budget; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council acknowledge Councillor Brockington’s intention to run for President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and endorse his candidacy; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that costs associated with the Councillor's candidacy and with fulfilling the role should he be successfully elected AMO President be covered by the Council Administration Budget, in accordance with the Council Expense Policy.
Moved by T. Tierney Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) will host their annual conference and AGM in Ottawa in August 2026; and WHEREAS all positions on the Board of Directors of AMO will be up for election; and WHEREAS Councillor Riley Brockington has served on the AMO Board since August 2018 and during his tenure has also served on the Executive Council as the Chair of the Regional and Single Tier Caucus (2022 to present), Chair, AMO Municipal Finance and Economic Development Task Force, Host – AMO Tariff and Trade Symposium (2025) and served four years on AMO’s Audit Committee; and WHEREAS Councillor Brockington intends to run for President of AMO and as part of his nomination is required to have a motion from City Council acknowledging his intention and endorsing his candidacy; and WHEREAS AMO provides partial reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with their Board/Executive/Volunteer Expense Reimbursement Policy, and any costs of the Member’s candidacy and participation on the executive over and above those reimbursed by AMO will be paid by the Council Administration Budget; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council acknowledge Councillor Brockington’s intention to run for President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and endorse his candidacy; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that costs associated with the Councillor's candidacy and with fulfilling the role should he be successfully elected AMO President be covered by the Council Administration Budget, in accordance with the Council Expense Policy.
OMERS Act
Moved by R. Brockington Seconded byL. Johnson WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension Fund serves over 1,000 employers and over half a million employees and retirees from diverse groups including: municipal governments, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, children’s aid societies, and electricity distribution companies; and WHEREAS the long-standing jointly-sponsored governance model with two corporate boards has provided stability, accountability, and fairness for both plan members and employers for more than two decades; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has passed legislative changes to OMERS’ governance structure through Bill 68; and WHEREAS these changes would replace the current OMERS Sponsors Corporation with a new Sponsors Council that would lose its corporate status and independent resources; and WHEREAS the proposed model could allow pension decisions affecting municipal employers and employees to be made without meaningful municipal oversight, increasing financial risk for municipalities and local taxpayers; and WHEREAS municipalities are already under significant financial strain and cannot absorb additional pension costs without consequences for property taxes or local services; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa does not support the legislative changes to the OMERS Act contained in Bill 68 and requests that the Government of Ontario reconsider the advisability of proceeding with these changes; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ottawa City Council supports the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in calling on the Government of Ontario to maintain the current OMERS governance model, with two corporate Boards, as the structure that would best deliver on the long-term interests of municipalities, taxpayers, and employees. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be circulated to: The Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs; The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance; MPPs whose ridings include the City of Ottawa; and The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
Moved by R. Brockington Seconded byL. Johnson WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension Fund serves over 1,000 employers and over half a million employees and retirees from diverse groups including: municipal governments, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, children’s aid societies, and electricity distribution companies; and WHEREAS the long-standing jointly-sponsored governance model with two corporate boards has provided stability, accountability, and fairness for both plan members and employers for more than two decades; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has passed legislative changes to OMERS’ governance structure through Bill 68; and WHEREAS these changes would replace the current OMERS Sponsors Corporation with a new Sponsors Council that would lose its corporate status and independent resources; and WHEREAS the proposed model could allow pension decisions affecting municipal employers and employees to be made without meaningful municipal oversight, increasing financial risk for municipalities and local taxpayers; and WHEREAS municipalities are already under significant financial strain and cannot absorb additional pension costs without consequences for property taxes or local services; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa does not support the legislative changes to the OMERS Act contained in Bill 68 and requests that the Government of Ontario reconsider the advisability of proceeding with these changes; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ottawa City Council supports the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in calling on the Government of Ontario to maintain the current OMERS governance model, with two corporate Boards, as the structure that would best deliver on the long-term interests of municipalities, taxpayers, and employees. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be circulated to: The Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs; The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance; MPPs whose ridings include the City of Ottawa; and The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
Transit service reliability guarantee & accountability program
Note: The Devine / Bradley Motion of which Notice was previously given at the 28 January 2026 City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law. Moved by S. Devine Seconded byJ. Bradley WHEREAS Ottawa transit riders continue to face persistent reliability issues, including insufficient buses to meet expected service levels, frequent bus trip cancellations, overcrowding, longer waits, and O Train disruptions that have eroded public confidence; and WHEREAS OC Transpo customers rely on this service to get to work, school, medical appointments, and family commitments on time, but, as a result of unreliable service, are frequently and routinely late for appointments, or are required to pay for alternate transportation, or are required to add significant buffer time to their commute — all of which are burdens that should not fall on customers; and WHEREAS in September 2025 OC Transpo submitted a detailed operational plan—Improving Bus Service Reliability [Report ACS2025-TSD-TS-0003] —which aimed to reach defined reliability targets by December 2027; and WHEREAS on page 21 of the Improving Bus Service Reliability report, Council was advised that “staff do not have policy direction from Council on whether to favour reliability over service levels”; and WHEREAS transit agencies in peer jurisdictions employ a range of financial and non-financial accountability tools to strengthen trust and improve reliability (e.g., London’s quality incentive contracts and delay compensation, Singapore’s Bus Contracting Model and Bus Service Reliability Framework, Washington, D.C.’s rider facing commitments, and GO Transit’s customer focused guarantee); and WHEREAS Toronto City Council has directed the TTC to evaluate a rider-recourse compensation mechanism as part of its Ridership Growth Strategy, signaling a broader shift to customer-facing accountability frameworks in Canadian transit; and WHEREAS the concept of customer rights—including the right to clear expectations, timely information, and fair recourse when service is not delivered—is increasingly recognized as foundational to rebuilding trust in modern transit systems; and WHEREAS jurisdictions that pair investments with clear accountability frameworks often see improved performance and reliability outcomes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as part of the annual update cycle of the OC Transpo Five-Year Roadmap, and between Q4 2027 and the end of Q2 2028, staff be directed to: Evaluate and report back on the feasibility, implications, and potential models for a Transit Reliability & Accountability Framework, including a review of global best practice and including considerations related to clear service expectations, public transparency, and customer focused accountability mechanisms; and Update OC Transpo’s transit service reliability policy and target metrics, and that this update be done in parallel with the development of the Transit Reliability & Accountability Framework.
Note: The Devine / Bradley Motion of which Notice was previously given at the 28 January 2026 City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law. Moved by S. Devine Seconded byJ. Bradley WHEREAS Ottawa transit riders continue to face persistent reliability issues, including insufficient buses to meet expected service levels, frequent bus trip cancellations, overcrowding, longer waits, and O Train disruptions that have eroded public confidence; and WHEREAS OC Transpo customers rely on this service to get to work, school, medical appointments, and family commitments on time, but, as a result of unreliable service, are frequently and routinely late for appointments, or are required to pay for alternate transportation, or are required to add significant buffer time to their commute — all of which are burdens that should not fall on customers; and WHEREAS in September 2025 OC Transpo submitted a detailed operational plan—Improving Bus Service Reliability [Report ACS2025-TSD-TS-0003] —which aimed to reach defined reliability targets by December 2027; and WHEREAS on page 21 of the Improving Bus Service Reliability report, Council was advised that “staff do not have policy direction from Council on whether to favour reliability over service levels”; and WHEREAS transit agencies in peer jurisdictions employ a range of financial and non-financial accountability tools to strengthen trust and improve reliability (e.g., London’s quality incentive contracts and delay compensation, Singapore’s Bus Contracting Model and Bus Service Reliability Framework, Washington, D.C.’s rider facing commitments, and GO Transit’s customer focused guarantee); and WHEREAS Toronto City Council has directed the TTC to evaluate a rider-recourse compensation mechanism as part of its Ridership Growth Strategy, signaling a broader shift to customer-facing accountability frameworks in Canadian transit; and WHEREAS the concept of customer rights—including the right to clear expectations, timely information, and fair recourse when service is not delivered—is increasingly recognized as foundational to rebuilding trust in modern transit systems; and WHEREAS jurisdictions that pair investments with clear accountability frameworks often see improved performance and reliability outcomes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as part of the annual update cycle of the OC Transpo Five-Year Roadmap, and between Q4 2027 and the end of Q2 2028, staff be directed to: Evaluate and report back on the feasibility, implications, and potential models for a Transit Reliability & Accountability Framework, including a review of global best practice and including considerations related to clear service expectations, public transparency, and customer focused accountability mechanisms; and Update OC Transpo’s transit service reliability policy and target metrics, and that this update be done in parallel with the development of the Transit Reliability & Accountability Framework.
Compensation for Transit Riders
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byL. Johnson WHEREAS OC Transpo bus service is currently operating well below normal standards of reliability and capacity because of delays in receiving replacements for life-expired buses, mechanic shortages, and without sufficient advanced mitigation planning; and WHEREAS service on O-Train Line 1 is currently operating well below the normal level of capacity because of mechanical problems and a P3 that has meant a lack of transparency and urgency in solving root cause issues; and WHEREAS OC Transpo riders daily lives have been negatively affected by the reduced reliability and capacity of the integrated bus and train system; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to explore scenarios to compensate transit users for the latest transit disruptions, which could include refunds, capital improvements to reliability, discounted future service or another method of compensation or combination thereof, and report back to a future meeting of the Transit Committee in Q1 2026.
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byL. Johnson WHEREAS OC Transpo bus service is currently operating well below normal standards of reliability and capacity because of delays in receiving replacements for life-expired buses, mechanic shortages, and without sufficient advanced mitigation planning; and WHEREAS service on O-Train Line 1 is currently operating well below the normal level of capacity because of mechanical problems and a P3 that has meant a lack of transparency and urgency in solving root cause issues; and WHEREAS OC Transpo riders daily lives have been negatively affected by the reduced reliability and capacity of the integrated bus and train system; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to explore scenarios to compensate transit users for the latest transit disruptions, which could include refunds, capital improvements to reliability, discounted future service or another method of compensation or combination thereof, and report back to a future meeting of the Transit Committee in Q1 2026.
Naming of Multi-Use Pathway – Jane Brammer Path
Moved by T. Tierney Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS the Blair Road urbanization project includes a multi-use pathway as part of the Transportation Master Plan Priority Road Network; and WHEREAS this pathway will serve as an important connection for residents across the city and notably for residents of the Rothwell Heights community; and WHEREAS Jane Brammer has been a longstanding member of Rothwell Heights and is currently serving as Executive Chair of the Board of Directors for the Rothwell Heights Property Owners Association; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the multi-use pathway to be constructed as part of the Blair Road urbanization project be formally named Jane Brammer Path; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during construction of the path, that a temporary sign be installed to indicate the path’s formal name; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the production and installation of the temporary sign as well as the permanent stand and plaque be funded through the Ward Councillor’s office budget.
Moved by T. Tierney Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS the Blair Road urbanization project includes a multi-use pathway as part of the Transportation Master Plan Priority Road Network; and WHEREAS this pathway will serve as an important connection for residents across the city and notably for residents of the Rothwell Heights community; and WHEREAS Jane Brammer has been a longstanding member of Rothwell Heights and is currently serving as Executive Chair of the Board of Directors for the Rothwell Heights Property Owners Association; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the multi-use pathway to be constructed as part of the Blair Road urbanization project be formally named Jane Brammer Path; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during construction of the path, that a temporary sign be installed to indicate the path’s formal name; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the production and installation of the temporary sign as well as the permanent stand and plaque be funded through the Ward Councillor’s office budget.
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Motion to Introduce By-laws
Three Readings
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 amend By-law No. 2020-164 respecting various minor amendments.b. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2025-242 respecting a minor amendment.c. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2025-243 respecting various minor amendments.d. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of Booth Street in the City of Ottawa;e. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2024-218, the Development Charges By-law, 2024 to provide for Unserviced Storage Structures in the Rural Area.f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2024-218, the Development Charges By-law, 2024.g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2007-268 respecting fees and charges for public transit services.h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands and improvements thereon as municipal capital facilities.i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.j. A By-law of the City of Ottawa to designate a portion of 21 Concourse Gate as a municipal capital facility.k. A By-law of the City of Ottawa to designate a portion of 308 Legget Drive as a municipal capital facility.l. A By-law of the City of Ottawa to designate a portion of 19 Fairmont Avenue as a municipal capital facility.m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 1 of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa and the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan within Volume 2A to replace the Preston Street Extension of the City’s road network with an active transportation bridge and to add related policies.n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan within Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase maximum building heights to lands known municipally as 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North.o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 945 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North.p. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 7628 Flewellyn Road.q. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2017-255, the Noise By-law, in respect of 35 Laurel Street, 127 Loretta Avenue North, and 131 Loretta Avenue North.r. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 1296 and 1400 Old Montreal Road.
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 amend By-law No. 2020-164 respecting various minor amendments.b. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2025-242 respecting a minor amendment.c. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2025-243 respecting various minor amendments.d. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of Booth Street in the City of Ottawa;e. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2024-218, the Development Charges By-law, 2024 to provide for Unserviced Storage Structures in the Rural Area.f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2024-218, the Development Charges By-law, 2024.g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2007-268 respecting fees and charges for public transit services.h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands and improvements thereon as municipal capital facilities.i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.j. A By-law of the City of Ottawa to designate a portion of 21 Concourse Gate as a municipal capital facility.k. A By-law of the City of Ottawa to designate a portion of 308 Legget Drive as a municipal capital facility.l. A By-law of the City of Ottawa to designate a portion of 19 Fairmont Avenue as a municipal capital facility.m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 1 of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa and the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan within Volume 2A to replace the Preston Street Extension of the City’s road network with an active transportation bridge and to add related policies.n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan within Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase maximum building heights to lands known municipally as 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North.o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 945 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North.p. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 7628 Flewellyn Road.q. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2017-255, the Noise By-law, in respect of 35 Laurel Street, 127 Loretta Avenue North, and 131 Loretta Avenue North.r. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 1296 and 1400 Old Montreal Road.
Confirmation By-law
Inquiries
Adjournment
