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National Anthem
Councillor M. Luloff
Councillor M. Luloff
Announcements / Ceremonial Activities
Opening Remarks
Roll Call
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes 71 of the City Council meeting of December 10, 2025
Minutes 72 of the City Council meeting of January 14, 2026
Minutes 48 of the City Council meeting of December 11, 2024
Confidential Minutes 70 of the City Council meeting of November 26, 2025
Confidential Minutes 72 of the City Council meeting of January 14, 2026
Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings
Communications
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications
- AMO Policy Update - 12 December 2025.pdf
- AMO Policy Update - 19 December 2025 (1).pdf
- AMO Policy Update - 19 December 2025 (2).pdf
- AMO Policy Update - 23 December 2025.pdf
- AMO Policy Update - 9 January 2026.pdf
- AMO Policy Update - 13 January 2026.pdf
- AMO Policy Update - 21 January 2026.pdf
Petitions
A petition submitted by Louise De Lannoy, containing 140 signatures, requesting the establishment of a bus service on Corkstown Road. A petition submitted by Jennifer Schurer, containing 564 signatures, requesting a reduction in winter salt usage on roads and sidewalks in favour of more environmentally and infrastructure friendly and human and pet friendly alternatives.
A petition submitted by Louise De Lannoy, containing 140 signatures, requesting the establishment of a bus service on Corkstown Road. A petition submitted by Jennifer Schurer, containing 564 signatures, requesting a reduction in winter salt usage on roads and sidewalks in favour of more environmentally and infrastructure friendly and human and pet friendly alternatives.
Regrets
Councillor S. Desroches advised that he would be absent from the City Council meeting of January 28, 2026.
Councillor S. Desroches advised that he would be absent from the City Council meeting of January 28, 2026.
Motion to Introduce Reports
Finance and Corporate Services Department
Appointment of Hearing Officers for the City of Ottawa’s Administrative Penalty System
File No. ACS2026-FCS-SO-0001 – City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the appointment of Olugboyega Alawode, Thomas Fagan, Ian Fine, Michaelson Fleurantin, David Lewis, and Andy Radhakant as Administrative Penalty System Hearing Officers for the remainder of this Term of Council, as further described in this report.
File No. ACS2026-FCS-SO-0001 – City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the appointment of Olugboyega Alawode, Thomas Fagan, Ian Fine, Michaelson Fleurantin, David Lewis, and Andy Radhakant as Administrative Penalty System Hearing Officers for the remainder of this Term of Council, as further described in this report.
Built Heritage Committee Report 28
Application to alter 290 Park Road, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0011 Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application for alteration at 290 Park Road according to plans by Andre Godin Design dated September 8, 2025 and received on September 9, 2025 conditional upon: The applicant providing a copy of the building permit plans to heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed changes. The applicant providing samples of all final material samples for approval by Heritage Staff prior to the issuance of the building permit. The applicant planting a new cedar hedge after construction as per the Arborist Report attached as Document 5. Delegate authority for minor design changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Real Estate, and Economic Development. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0011 Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application for alteration at 290 Park Road according to plans by Andre Godin Design dated September 8, 2025 and received on September 9, 2025 conditional upon: The applicant providing a copy of the building permit plans to heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed changes. The applicant providing samples of all final material samples for approval by Heritage Staff prior to the issuance of the building permit. The applicant planting a new cedar hedge after construction as per the Arborist Report attached as Document 5. Delegate authority for minor design changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Real Estate, and Economic Development. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
Beaverbrook Heritage Conservation District Feasibility Assessment
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0002 - Kanata North (Ward 4) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive for information the Beaverbrook Heritage Conservation District Feasibility Assessment, as directed by report ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0046 and attached as Document 2. Direct Heritage Planning staff to undertake an HCD Study and prepare an HCD Plan for Beaverbrook, in accordance with the requirements outlined by the Ontario Heritage Act.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0002 - Kanata North (Ward 4) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive for information the Beaverbrook Heritage Conservation District Feasibility Assessment, as directed by report ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0046 and attached as Document 2. Direct Heritage Planning staff to undertake an HCD Study and prepare an HCD Plan for Beaverbrook, in accordance with the requirements outlined by the Ontario Heritage Act.
Joint Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 7
Development Application Study Policy and OPA 47: Housing Acceleration Plan Update
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0074 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve amendments, as provided as Document 1, as amended by Motion No. Joint PHC-ARAC 2025-07-01, to Information and Materials for Planning Applications By-law 2023-297, to: rename the by-law to “Development Application Studies and Plans By-law”; list plans and studies that may be required as part of a complete development application, and provide greater transparency of when particular plans and studies may be required by application type. Adopt a revised OPA 47; (provided as Document 2, as amended by Motion No. Joint PHC-ARAC 2025-07-01), to better reflect the implementation details in the Development Application Studies and Plans By-law following written approval from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Declare that the proposed revised Official Plan Amendment 47: Does not conflict with any provincial plan as no provincial plan is in effect with respect to the City of Ottawa; has regard to the matters of provincial interest listed in the Planning Act, section 2; and is consistent with policy statements issued under the Planning Act, subsection 3 (1). Publicly affirm the City’s evolving policy direction to prioritize wider local street rights-of-way and the pre-construction of on-street parking bays in front of schools in the suburban transect, to avoid the unintended loss of on-street parking and roadway capacity resulting from incremental site and transit-related decisions.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0074 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve amendments, as provided as Document 1, as amended by Motion No. Joint PHC-ARAC 2025-07-01, to Information and Materials for Planning Applications By-law 2023-297, to: rename the by-law to “Development Application Studies and Plans By-law”; list plans and studies that may be required as part of a complete development application, and provide greater transparency of when particular plans and studies may be required by application type. Adopt a revised OPA 47; (provided as Document 2, as amended by Motion No. Joint PHC-ARAC 2025-07-01), to better reflect the implementation details in the Development Application Studies and Plans By-law following written approval from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Declare that the proposed revised Official Plan Amendment 47: Does not conflict with any provincial plan as no provincial plan is in effect with respect to the City of Ottawa; has regard to the matters of provincial interest listed in the Planning Act, section 2; and is consistent with policy statements issued under the Planning Act, subsection 3 (1). Publicly affirm the City’s evolving policy direction to prioritize wider local street rights-of-way and the pre-construction of on-street parking bays in front of schools in the suburban transect, to avoid the unintended loss of on-street parking and roadway capacity resulting from incremental site and transit-related decisions.
- Coverpage - Housing Acceleration Plan Update.pdf
- Report - Development Application Study Policy and OPA 47.pdf
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0020 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: 1. Approve the staff recommended amendments to Document 1 – Final draft of the new Zoning By-law and Zoning Map (Documents 1A through 1C, inclusive) by approving the following as amended by Motion No PHC-ARAC 2025-07-03: a. Document 2 – Staff-recommended changes to correct errors in the final draft of the Zoning By-law; b. Document 3 – Staff-recommended amendments to the Zoning Map of the draft Zoning By-law; and c. Document 4 – Staff-recommended Changes to Provisions – Changes of Intent in the final draft of the new Zoning By-law; and 2. Approve Document 1 – Final draft of the Zoning By-law and Zoning Map (Documents 1A through 1C, inclusive), as amended by Recommendation 1; and approve: a. the changes to the Zoning By-law necessary to enact the amendments made to the Official Plan and Secondary Plans only if the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approves OPA 46 prior to Council passing of the final reading of the new zoning by-law; and i. that if the Minister’s decision is not provided in time for staff to prepare the new Zoning By-law for final reading, staff be directed to replace provisions that implement OPA 46, such as but not limited to residential density increases at Trim, Orléans TC, Jeanne D’Arc, Pleasant Park, Westboro, Kichi Sibi, Sherbourne, and New Orchard MTSAs; residential building height increases in Alta Vista/Faircrest Heights/Riverview Park, Carleton Heights, Central and East Downtown Core, Old Ottawa East, Richmond Road/Westboro, Rockcliffe Park, Sherbourne and New Orchard, and Stittsville Main Street Secondary Plans. ii. with provisions that conform to the in-effect Official Plan and that Council ap-prove these changes in the new Zoning By-law during final reading and that the full extent of the changes made being provided to Council prior to the enactment of the new zoning by-law; and iii. that if provisions that implement OPA 46 are re-placed and passed after final reading, staff be directed to inform the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, including an estimated timeline of when Zoning that implements OPA 46 can be brought forward for Council consideration; and b. that Section 613 of the new Zoning By-law be amended to increase the minimum rate for bicycle parking spaces from 0.75 per unit to 1 per unit for 5 to 12 residential units; and c. that Table 612A, column (c), row (i) be amended by substituting the following text: (2025-07-06) Permitted in Area A – Downtown Transect and Area B – Inner Urban Transect provided the following: i. The parking space where the recreational vehicle or trailer is parked is located entirely on the lot in accordance with clause 601(1)(c); and, ii. The recreational vehicle or trailer is parked on the driveway or portion of driveway located in the interior side yard or rear yard and is setback a minimum of 0.6m from the lot line, or the recreational vehicle or trailer is parked in a driveway in a front yard or exterior side yard with a width equal to or greater than 5.2m in accordance with Section 606. Permitted in Area C – Outer Urban Transect and Area D – Suburban Transect provided the following: i. The recreational vehicle or trailer is parked on the driveway or portion of driveway located in the interior side yard or rear yard and is setback a minimum of 0.6m from the lot line, or the recreational vehicle or trailer is parked in a driveway in a front yard or exterior side yard with a width equal to or greater than 5.2m in accordance with Section 606; and d. that Section 208 of the draft Zoning By-law be amended to require that at least 50 per cent of the minimum required amenity area be provided as communal amenity area; and e. that subsection 708(2) be amended so that it applies “in the case of a low-rise residential use building on a lot of 360 square metres or greater” within the N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N6, and CM1 zones located in the Downtown and Inner Urban Transect; and i. that staff be directed to monitor the impact of these changes and report back to Planning and Housing Committee within the next term of Council; and f. that residential care facility be included as a permitted use in the GBF – Greenbelt Facility Zone in the new Zoning By-law; and i. That staff review other zones in the current Zoning By-law 2008-250 that permit a residential care facility as a permitted use and permit them in the new Zoning By-law if such is in conformity with the Official Plan; and g. that the principal zone code for 45 Ruskin Street be amended from REC1 – Recreation Subzone 1 to GRN – Greenspace Zone; and h. that the Centrepointe Park zone code in the new Zoning By-law be amended from REC1 – Recreation Subzone 1 to GRN – Green-space Zone; and i. that the proposed zoning for the N3B zoned areas located near Woodroffe Avenue, north of Richmond Road, be changed to N3C as detailed in the map, attached to Motion No PHC-ARAC 2025-07-18 and on file with the City Clerk; and j. that properties on the west side of Birchwood Drive and the south side of Capilano Drive, as shown on the map, attached to Motion No PHC-ARAC 2025-07-19 and on file with the City Clerk, be changed from N2E to N3D; and k. that the zoning for the lands designated Neighbourhood in the Official Plan along the Walkley rail corridor for the Southern Corridor and McCarthy Woods in the new Zoning By-law revert to the zoning in line with what was shown that was proposed in the first draft of the new Zoning By-law, except for the following changes: · lands currently zoned IL – Light Industrial in Zoning By-law 2008-250 will be zoned NMU4 – Neighbourhood Mixed-Use subzone 4 instead of GRN – Greenspace; · the lands zoned FAC-1 – Open Space Facility Subzone 1 in the first draft of the new Zoning By-law will be zoned FAC4 – Open Space Facility Subzone 4; and · exception [310] and the holding symbol -h will not be included in the zone codes, as shown on the map in Document 1, attached to Motion No PHC-ARAC 2025-07-20 and on file with the City Clerk; and i. that the zoning for the lands designated Neighbourhood in the Official Plan for the Southern corridor revert to the INZ[416]-h zone, as was shown in the first draft of the new Zoning By-law, as shown in Document 2, until such time that the Baseline-Merivale Secondary Plan has been completed and the zoning is amended to implement the secondary plan; and l. that the Zoning for the properties, as detailed in the map attached to Motion No. PHC-ARAC 2025-07-21 and on file with the City Clerk, be amended from N4B and N4C to N3B; and m. that all existing height suffixes and site-specific height caps applying to lands with frontage on, direct primary vehicular access to, or a corner or through-lot relationship with Innes Road, between Pagé Road and Trim Road, remain in force following Council adoption of the new Zoning By-law unless explicitly amended through a future planning application and Council approval; and n. that the N2F zone proposed in Rothwell Heights be amended to an N1F zone in the final draft of the new Zoning By-law; and i. that areas identified in the accompanying Document 2, attached to Motion No PHC-ARAC 2025-07-23 and on file with the City Clerk, receive an upzoning of one increment to the primary zone (e.g. N2 to N3; N3 to N4) to offset the housing potential lost in Rothwell Heights; and ii. that Heritage staff be directed to undertake a pre-liminary review to determine the heritage potential of Rothwell Heights and report back to the Built Heritage Committee by memo in Q1 2027; and iii. that Zoning staff be directed to consider amendments to the zoning by-law pending the outcome of the heritage review; and o. that the zoning designation of 341 Berkley Avenue be amended from N4B H(11) to GRN; and p. that the zoning for the woodlot portion of Coronation Park in the final draft of the new Zoning By-law be changed from REC1 – Recreation Subzone 1 to EP– Environmental Protection Zone; and 3. Direct staff to incorporate into the draft Zoning By-law for third reading all zoning by-law amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250, decisions made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and all Ontario Land Tribunal decisions approved since March 20, 2025; and 4. Approve the Work Plan for aligning exceptions, schedules and other zone code suffixes with the new Zoning By-law and Volumes 1, 2A, 2B and 2C of the Official Plan, as described in Document 8, and direct staff to begin that work following approval of the new Zoning By-law and in accordance with the review of secondary plans directed by the Housing Task Force Report and Housing Acceleration Plan; and 5. Direct staff to monitor electric vehicle car ownership and report back to Council in 2029 to determine if the rates in Section 611 – Electric Vehicle Parking Space Provisions should be modified to accommodate rates of electric vehicle ownership in Ottawa; and a. That staff report back to the Environment and Climate Change Committee with the update on electric vehicle ownership within the City of Ottawa; and b. That, should amendments be required, staff bring recommendations to the Planning and Housing Committee to amend Section 611 of the Zoning By-Law; and 6. Direct staff to monitor development under the new Zoning By-law and report to Council by Q1 2028 concerning the impact of the new Zoning By law on building permits issued for new dwelling units by designation and transect, analyze the types of development approvals under the Planning Act that have been requested under the new Zoning By-law, identify and make recommendations regarding changes that may be needed to the new Zoning By-law to maintain the intent of the Official Plan and support the construction of housing in the city; and 7. Direct staff to complete a study of the land use impacts of data centres and determine if policies in the Official Plan are needed to guide their location and report back to Council by Q2 2027; and 8. Direct staff to evaluate permissions for small-scale, neighbourhood commercial uses in the new Zoning By-law, determine if enough has been done to support those uses, and return to Council in Q2 2027 with recommendations; and 9. Receive for information Document 5 – Administrative Matters, Document 6 – Transition and Continuation provisions in Sections 109 and 110 for in process and approved development applications, and for exceptions, schedules and zone code suffixes, Document 7 – Previous Motions and Directions from Committee and Council, Document 9 – Evolving Neighbourhood Overlay, Document 10 – Minimum Parking Rates – Update, Document 11 Implementation of On-Site Stormwater Management and Adequate Water and Wastewater Service Provisions in Section 201, Document 12 – Ottawa Public Health comments on the final Draft of the Zoning By-law, Document 13 – Digital Twin Update, Document 14 – Zone code conversion details for the Final Draft of the Zoning By-law, Document 15 As We-Heard-It Reports, and Document 16 - Final draft of new Zoning By-law (Track-changes version); and 10. Direct Planning, Development and Building Services Department staff to recommend to Council amendments for the zoning of nightclubs in the ByWard Market, within six months of the adoption of the definitions for a food premises with expanded activities and for a nightclub in Schedules 5 and 7 of the Licensing By-law 2002-189 by Council; and 11. Direct staff to review the program for potential application in Heron Park and other student friendly communities in proximity to post-secondary schools for consideration as part of next Term of Council's By-law Re-view Work Plan, subject to Council approval; and 12. Direct Planning staff, in consultation with staff from Economic Development, to study the impacts of intensification on small business plazas city-wide and to report back with potential supports and tools, including but not limited to façade improvement programs, relocation assistance, tax or financial incentives, and business retention strategies, drawing on best practices from other municipalities; and a. that the report include how plazas, in particular, could benefit from a different approach that may build on the Small Business action plan and provide recommended next steps for Council’s consideration; and 13. Direct staff to amend the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law to introduce a reciprocal separation distance for mineral aggregate extraction activities such that no new or expanded mineral aggregate operation may be permitted as of right within the prescribed separation distance of an existing dwelling, sensitive land use, or lands zoned for future residential development; and a. That the reciprocal separation distance apply equally in both directions so as to provide balanced protection for both mineral aggregate resources and surrounding residents and landowners; and b. That staff be directed to report back to Council, prior to the enactment of the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law or as part of the earliest available amending report, on appropriate reciprocal separation distances consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, relevant Ontario case law, and rural land-use planning considerations; and 14. Amend Report ACS2025-PDB-PS-0020 on page 17 to update the last bullet with replacement wording as underlined below: · In the Suburban transect, limit the height of high-rise buildings to 18 storeys when they are located farther than 600 metres from an existing or planned transit station shown on Schedule A4 of the new Zoning By-law; and a. Direct staff to undertake a review of the corridors identified for higher density giving consideration to updated growth projections slated to be tabled in Q1 2026, the development charge rate structure review identified in the Housing Acceleration Plan as well as any potential funding from upper levels of government to assist in funding Transportation Master Plan priority projects; and b. Direct staff to consider the review alongside fully funded TMP projects and report back to the Planning and Housing Committee with an update to Schedule A4 to inform permitted building heights in the Zoning By-Law; and 15. Consider Motion No. PHC-ARAC 2025-07-28 regarding Building Height in Neighbourhood Zones (Section 801). 16. Approve that pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice be given.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0020 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: 1. Approve the staff recommended amendments to Document 1 – Final draft of the new Zoning By-law and Zoning Map (Documents 1A through 1C, inclusive) by approving the following as amended by Motion No PHC-ARAC 2025-07-03: a. Document 2 – Staff-recommended changes to correct errors in the final draft of the Zoning By-law; b. Document 3 – Staff-recommended amendments to the Zoning Map of the draft Zoning By-law; and c. Document 4 – Staff-recommended Changes to Provisions – Changes of Intent in the final draft of the new Zoning By-law; and 2. Approve Document 1 – Final draft of the Zoning By-law and Zoning Map (Documents 1A through 1C, inclusive), as amended by Recommendation 1; and approve: a. the changes to the Zoning By-law necessary to enact the amendments made to the Official Plan and Secondary Plans only if the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approves OPA 46 prior to Council passing of the final reading of the new zoning by-law; and i. that if the Minister’s decision is not provided in time for staff to prepare the new Zoning By-law for final reading, staff be directed to replace provisions that implement OPA 46, such as but not limited to residential density increases at Trim, Orléans TC, Jeanne D’Arc, Pleasant Park, Westboro, Kichi Sibi, Sherbourne, and New Orchard MTSAs; residential building height increases in Alta Vista/Faircrest Heights/Riverview Park, Carleton Heights, Central and East Downtown Core, Old Ottawa East, Richmond Road/Westboro, Rockcliffe Park, Sherbourne and New Orchard, and Stittsville Main Street Secondary Plans. ii. with provisions that conform to the in-effect Official Plan and that Council ap-prove these changes in the new Zoning By-law during final reading and that the full extent of the changes made being provided to Council prior to the enactment of the new zoning by-law; and iii. that if provisions that implement OPA 46 are re-placed and passed after final reading, staff be directed to inform the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, including an estimated timeline of when Zoning that implements OPA 46 can be brought forward for Council consideration; and b. that Section 613 of the new Zoning By-law be amended to increase the minimum rate for bicycle parking spaces from 0.75 per unit to 1 per unit for 5 to 12 residential units; and c. that Table 612A, column (c), row (i) be amended by substituting the following text: (2025-07-06) Permitted in Area A – Downtown Transect and Area B – Inner Urban Transect provided the following: i. The parking space where the recreational vehicle or trailer is parked is located entirely on the lot in accordance with clause 601(1)(c); and, ii. The recreational vehicle or trailer is parked on the driveway or portion of driveway located in the interior side yard or rear yard and is setback a minimum of 0.6m from the lot line, or the recreational vehicle or trailer is parked in a driveway in a front yard or exterior side yard with a width equal to or greater than 5.2m in accordance with Section 606. Permitted in Area C – Outer Urban Transect and Area D – Suburban Transect provided the following: i. The recreational vehicle or trailer is parked on the driveway or portion of driveway located in the interior side yard or rear yard and is setback a minimum of 0.6m from the lot line, or the recreational vehicle or trailer is parked in a driveway in a front yard or exterior side yard with a width equal to or greater than 5.2m in accordance with Section 606; and d. that Section 208 of the draft Zoning By-law be amended to require that at least 50 per cent of the minimum required amenity area be provided as communal amenity area; and e. that subsection 708(2) be amended so that it applies “in the case of a low-rise residential use building on a lot of 360 square metres or greater” within the N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N6, and CM1 zones located in the Downtown and Inner Urban Transect; and i. that staff be directed to monitor the impact of these changes and report back to Planning and Housing Committee within the next term of Council; and f. that residential care facility be included as a permitted use in the GBF – Greenbelt Facility Zone in the new Zoning By-law; and i. That staff review other zones in the current Zoning By-law 2008-250 that permit a residential care facility as a permitted use and permit them in the new Zoning By-law if such is in conformity with the Official Plan; and g. that the principal zone code for 45 Ruskin Street be amended from REC1 – Recreation Subzone 1 to GRN – Greenspace Zone; and h. that the Centrepointe Park zone code in the new Zoning By-law be amended from REC1 – Recreation Subzone 1 to GRN – Green-space Zone; and i. that the proposed zoning for the N3B zoned areas located near Woodroffe Avenue, north of Richmond Road, be changed to N3C as detailed in the map, attached to Motion No PHC-ARAC 2025-07-18 and on file with the City Clerk; and j. that properties on the west side of Birchwood Drive and the south side of Capilano Drive, as shown on the map, attached to Motion No PHC-ARAC 2025-07-19 and on file with the City Clerk, be changed from N2E to N3D; and k. that the zoning for the lands designated Neighbourhood in the Official Plan along the Walkley rail corridor for the Southern Corridor and McCarthy Woods in the new Zoning By-law revert to the zoning in line with what was shown that was proposed in the first draft of the new Zoning By-law, except for the following changes: · lands currently zoned IL – Light Industrial in Zoning By-law 2008-250 will be zoned NMU4 – Neighbourhood Mixed-Use subzone 4 instead of GRN – Greenspace; · the lands zoned FAC-1 – Open Space Facility Subzone 1 in the first draft of the new Zoning By-law will be zoned FAC4 – Open Space Facility Subzone 4; and · exception [310] and the holding symbol -h will not be included in the zone codes, as shown on the map in Document 1, attached to Motion No PHC-ARAC 2025-07-20 and on file with the City Clerk; and i. that the zoning for the lands designated Neighbourhood in the Official Plan for the Southern corridor revert to the INZ[416]-h zone, as was shown in the first draft of the new Zoning By-law, as shown in Document 2, until such time that the Baseline-Merivale Secondary Plan has been completed and the zoning is amended to implement the secondary plan; and l. that the Zoning for the properties, as detailed in the map attached to Motion No. PHC-ARAC 2025-07-21 and on file with the City Clerk, be amended from N4B and N4C to N3B; and m. that all existing height suffixes and site-specific height caps applying to lands with frontage on, direct primary vehicular access to, or a corner or through-lot relationship with Innes Road, between Pagé Road and Trim Road, remain in force following Council adoption of the new Zoning By-law unless explicitly amended through a future planning application and Council approval; and n. that the N2F zone proposed in Rothwell Heights be amended to an N1F zone in the final draft of the new Zoning By-law; and i. that areas identified in the accompanying Document 2, attached to Motion No PHC-ARAC 2025-07-23 and on file with the City Clerk, receive an upzoning of one increment to the primary zone (e.g. N2 to N3; N3 to N4) to offset the housing potential lost in Rothwell Heights; and ii. that Heritage staff be directed to undertake a pre-liminary review to determine the heritage potential of Rothwell Heights and report back to the Built Heritage Committee by memo in Q1 2027; and iii. that Zoning staff be directed to consider amendments to the zoning by-law pending the outcome of the heritage review; and o. that the zoning designation of 341 Berkley Avenue be amended from N4B H(11) to GRN; and p. that the zoning for the woodlot portion of Coronation Park in the final draft of the new Zoning By-law be changed from REC1 – Recreation Subzone 1 to EP– Environmental Protection Zone; and 3. Direct staff to incorporate into the draft Zoning By-law for third reading all zoning by-law amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250, decisions made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and all Ontario Land Tribunal decisions approved since March 20, 2025; and 4. Approve the Work Plan for aligning exceptions, schedules and other zone code suffixes with the new Zoning By-law and Volumes 1, 2A, 2B and 2C of the Official Plan, as described in Document 8, and direct staff to begin that work following approval of the new Zoning By-law and in accordance with the review of secondary plans directed by the Housing Task Force Report and Housing Acceleration Plan; and 5. Direct staff to monitor electric vehicle car ownership and report back to Council in 2029 to determine if the rates in Section 611 – Electric Vehicle Parking Space Provisions should be modified to accommodate rates of electric vehicle ownership in Ottawa; and a. That staff report back to the Environment and Climate Change Committee with the update on electric vehicle ownership within the City of Ottawa; and b. That, should amendments be required, staff bring recommendations to the Planning and Housing Committee to amend Section 611 of the Zoning By-Law; and 6. Direct staff to monitor development under the new Zoning By-law and report to Council by Q1 2028 concerning the impact of the new Zoning By law on building permits issued for new dwelling units by designation and transect, analyze the types of development approvals under the Planning Act that have been requested under the new Zoning By-law, identify and make recommendations regarding changes that may be needed to the new Zoning By-law to maintain the intent of the Official Plan and support the construction of housing in the city; and 7. Direct staff to complete a study of the land use impacts of data centres and determine if policies in the Official Plan are needed to guide their location and report back to Council by Q2 2027; and 8. Direct staff to evaluate permissions for small-scale, neighbourhood commercial uses in the new Zoning By-law, determine if enough has been done to support those uses, and return to Council in Q2 2027 with recommendations; and 9. Receive for information Document 5 – Administrative Matters, Document 6 – Transition and Continuation provisions in Sections 109 and 110 for in process and approved development applications, and for exceptions, schedules and zone code suffixes, Document 7 – Previous Motions and Directions from Committee and Council, Document 9 – Evolving Neighbourhood Overlay, Document 10 – Minimum Parking Rates – Update, Document 11 Implementation of On-Site Stormwater Management and Adequate Water and Wastewater Service Provisions in Section 201, Document 12 – Ottawa Public Health comments on the final Draft of the Zoning By-law, Document 13 – Digital Twin Update, Document 14 – Zone code conversion details for the Final Draft of the Zoning By-law, Document 15 As We-Heard-It Reports, and Document 16 - Final draft of new Zoning By-law (Track-changes version); and 10. Direct Planning, Development and Building Services Department staff to recommend to Council amendments for the zoning of nightclubs in the ByWard Market, within six months of the adoption of the definitions for a food premises with expanded activities and for a nightclub in Schedules 5 and 7 of the Licensing By-law 2002-189 by Council; and 11. Direct staff to review the program for potential application in Heron Park and other student friendly communities in proximity to post-secondary schools for consideration as part of next Term of Council's By-law Re-view Work Plan, subject to Council approval; and 12. Direct Planning staff, in consultation with staff from Economic Development, to study the impacts of intensification on small business plazas city-wide and to report back with potential supports and tools, including but not limited to façade improvement programs, relocation assistance, tax or financial incentives, and business retention strategies, drawing on best practices from other municipalities; and a. that the report include how plazas, in particular, could benefit from a different approach that may build on the Small Business action plan and provide recommended next steps for Council’s consideration; and 13. Direct staff to amend the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law to introduce a reciprocal separation distance for mineral aggregate extraction activities such that no new or expanded mineral aggregate operation may be permitted as of right within the prescribed separation distance of an existing dwelling, sensitive land use, or lands zoned for future residential development; and a. That the reciprocal separation distance apply equally in both directions so as to provide balanced protection for both mineral aggregate resources and surrounding residents and landowners; and b. That staff be directed to report back to Council, prior to the enactment of the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law or as part of the earliest available amending report, on appropriate reciprocal separation distances consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, relevant Ontario case law, and rural land-use planning considerations; and 14. Amend Report ACS2025-PDB-PS-0020 on page 17 to update the last bullet with replacement wording as underlined below: · In the Suburban transect, limit the height of high-rise buildings to 18 storeys when they are located farther than 600 metres from an existing or planned transit station shown on Schedule A4 of the new Zoning By-law; and a. Direct staff to undertake a review of the corridors identified for higher density giving consideration to updated growth projections slated to be tabled in Q1 2026, the development charge rate structure review identified in the Housing Acceleration Plan as well as any potential funding from upper levels of government to assist in funding Transportation Master Plan priority projects; and b. Direct staff to consider the review alongside fully funded TMP projects and report back to the Planning and Housing Committee with an update to Schedule A4 to inform permitted building heights in the Zoning By-Law; and 15. Consider Motion No. PHC-ARAC 2025-07-28 regarding Building Height in Neighbourhood Zones (Section 801). 16. Approve that pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice be given.
- Coverpage - New Zoning By-law.pdf
- Report (EN) - New Zoning By-law Final Draft.pdf
- Report (FR) New Zoning By-law Final Draft.pdf
- Document 1A (EN) - New Zoning By-law Text.pdf
- Document 1B (EN) - Exceptions.pdf
- Document 1B (FR) - Exceptions.pdf
- Document 1C - Schedules (Pages 1 - 90).pdf
- Document 1C - Schedules (Pages 91 - 182).pdf
- Document 1C - Schedules (Pages 183 - 273).pdf
- Document 1C - Schedules (Pages 274 - 363).pdf
- Document 2 (EN) - Staff-Recommended Changes to Correct Errors.pdf
- Document 2 (FR) - Staff-Recommended Changes to Correct Errors.pdf
- Document 3 (EN) - Staff-Recommended Changes to Zoning Map.pdf
- Document 3 (FR) - Staff-Recommended Changes to Zoning Map -.pdf
- Document 4 (EN) – Staff-Recommended Changes – Changes of Intent.pdf
- Document 4 (FR) – Staff-Recommended Changes – Changes of Intent.pdf
- Document 5 (FR) - Administrative Matters.pdf
- Document 5 (EN) - Administrative Matters.pdf
- Document 6 (EN) - Transition and Continuation provisions.pdf
- Document 6 (FR) - Transition and Continuation provisions.pdf
- Document 7 (EN) - Motions and Directions.pdf
- Document 7 (FR) - Motions and Directions.pdf
- Document 8 (EN) - Work Plan for aligning exceptions.pdf
- Document 8 (FR) - Work Plan for aligning exceptions.pdf
- Document 9 (EN) - Evolving Neighbourhood Overlay.pdf
- Document 9 (FR) - Evolving Neighbourhood Overlay.pdf
- Document 10 (EN) - Minimum Parking Rates.pdf
- Document 10 (FR) - Minimum Parking Rates.pdf
- Document 11 (EN) - Implementation of On-Site Stormwater Management Provisions.pdf
- Document 11 (FR) - Implementation of On-Site Stormwater Management Provisions.pdf
- Document 12 (EN) - OPH Statement.pdf
- Document 12 (FR) - OPH Statement.pdf
- Document 13 (EN) - Digital Twin Update.pdf
- Document 13 (FR) - Digital Twin Update.pdf
- Document 14 (EN) - Zone code conversion table for changes in Draft 3 of the Zoning Map.pdf
- Document 14 (FR) - Zone code conversion table for changes in Draft 3 of the Zoning Map.pdf
- Document 15 (EN) - AWHI.pdf
- Document 15 (FR) - AWHI.pdf
- Document 16 (EN) - new Zoning By-law Text.pdf
- Document 16 (FR) - new Zoning By-law Text.pdf
Bulk Consent Agenda
Built Heritage Committee Report 27A
Designation of 6019 Perth Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0059 Rideau-Jock (Ward 21) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 6019 Perth Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4 Issue a Heritage Permit under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for demolition of the cottage on the property as shown in Document 2, Photo D after the issuance of a Notice of Intention to Designate 6019 Perth Street.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0059 Rideau-Jock (Ward 21) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 6019 Perth Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4 Issue a Heritage Permit under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for demolition of the cottage on the property as shown in Document 2, Photo D after the issuance of a Notice of Intention to Designate 6019 Perth Street.
Conservation Design Guidelines - 284 King Edward Avenue
File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0049 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to consider the “284 King Edward Avenue Conservation Design Guidelines”, attached as Document 1 in evaluating any future application for redevelopment of this property under Section 33 or 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0049 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to consider the “284 King Edward Avenue Conservation Design Guidelines”, attached as Document 1 in evaluating any future application for redevelopment of this property under Section 33 or 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Designation of 300 Rochester Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0045 - Somerset (Ward 14) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 300 Rochester Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0045 - Somerset (Ward 14) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 300 Rochester Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.
Built Heritage Committee Report 28
Consideration of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate the Lauzon House at 6654 Notre-Dame Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0013 - Orléans West-Innes (Ward 2) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate the Lauzon House at 6654 Notre-Dame Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and Enact a by-law to designate the property generally in accordance with the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4, in consideration of the objection received by the City Clerk.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0013 - Orléans West-Innes (Ward 2) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate the Lauzon House at 6654 Notre-Dame Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and Enact a by-law to designate the property generally in accordance with the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4, in consideration of the objection received by the City Clerk.
Consideration of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 158 Gloucester Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0010 - Somerset (Ward 14) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 158 Gloucester Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, attached as Document 1. Receive the Revised Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, attached as Document 3.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0010 - Somerset (Ward 14) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 158 Gloucester Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, attached as Document 1. Receive the Revised Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, attached as Document 3.
Application for alterations to 231 Buena Vista Road, A property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0012 - Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application to alter 231 Buena Vista Road according to plans by 3 Farrow Partners Inc. Architect, dated November 22, 2025, conditional upon: The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials, for approval by Planning staff prior to the issuance of the building permit. The applicant providing a final landscaping plan for approval by Heritage Planning staff approval at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The applicant providing a copy of the building permit plans to heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed changes. Delegate authority for minor design and landscaping changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development, and Building Services Department. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0012 - Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application to alter 231 Buena Vista Road according to plans by 3 Farrow Partners Inc. Architect, dated November 22, 2025, conditional upon: The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials, for approval by Planning staff prior to the issuance of the building permit. The applicant providing a final landscaping plan for approval by Heritage Planning staff approval at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The applicant providing a copy of the building permit plans to heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed changes. Delegate authority for minor design and landscaping changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development, and Building Services Department. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
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 December 10, 2025
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0004 - 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 December 10, 2025, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Documents 1 to 4.
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0004 - 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 December 10, 2025, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Documents 1 to 4.
- Report - Summary of Submissions - Planning Matters approved December 10, 2025.pdf
- Doc 1 - Summary - 1500 Thos Argue Rd - Request for MSC for proposed BESS.pdf
- Doc 2 - Summary - ZBLA for Pt of 2555 Marchurst Rd and Pt of 2625 Marchurst Rd.pdf
- Doc 3_Summary_ACS2025-PDB-PS-0007 - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment – Part of 1900 and 2000 City Park Drive.pdf
- Doc 4_Summary_ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0073 - Zoning By-law Amendment - 258 Durocher Street.pdf
In Camera Items
Strategic Collective Bargaining/Mandate for Negotiations
To be considered In Camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsections 13(1)(d), labour relations and employee negotiations, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. As such, this matter will not be reported out.
To be considered In Camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsections 13(1)(d), labour relations and employee negotiations, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. As such, this matter will not be reported out.
Motion to Adopt Reports
Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given
Support for the City of Ottawa’s bid to host the 21st Francophonie Summit in 2028
Moved by S. Plante Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS Francophones are an integral part of the City of Ottawa and have been closely linked to its history and development for more than 400 years, and there are now more than 143,000 Francophones in Ottawa; WHEREAS since 1970, the City of Ottawa has had a bilingualism policy that has served as a springboard for continuous improvement in the delivery of French-language services to the city’s Francophone residents; WHEREAS Ottawa has the largest French-speaking community in North America outside Quebec; WHEREAS Canada is a founding member and active participant in the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), to which it has made significant and sustained contributions for over 50 years; WHEREAS every two years, a member country hosts the Francophonie Summit, where bodies and organizations from all sectors come together for various activities, invigorating and showcasing the Francophone world in a single city; WHEREAS the global geopolitical climate is tense, and the OIF and the Francophonie Summit provide a valuable and attractive vehicle for international collaboration and cooperation; WHEREAS the Summit is an opportunity to demonstrate the vitality of Ontario’s Francophone community and to showcase Ottawa’s Francophone and Francophile community; WHEREAS leaders of Ottawa’s Francophone community and representatives of provincial and national Francophone organizations have formed a bid committee to host the Francophonie Summit in Ottawa in 2028; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario is an observer member of the OIF and the Minister of Francophone Affairs, The Honourable Caroline Mulroney, has expressed the Province’s support for the efforts of Mayor Sutcliffe and the bid committee; WHEREAS Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed at the Mayor’s Breakfast on Monday, December 8, that the Government of Canada was interested in having Ottawa host the Francophonie Summit in 2028; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ottawa City Council supports the efforts of the bid committee and the Government of Canada to have the City of Ottawa designated as the host city for the 21st Francophonie Summit to be held in 2028; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Mayor Sutcliffe communicate this resolution of support from City Council to the Government of Canada so the latter may take the next steps toward having Ottawa host the Francophonie Summit in 2028.
Moved by S. Plante Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS Francophones are an integral part of the City of Ottawa and have been closely linked to its history and development for more than 400 years, and there are now more than 143,000 Francophones in Ottawa; WHEREAS since 1970, the City of Ottawa has had a bilingualism policy that has served as a springboard for continuous improvement in the delivery of French-language services to the city’s Francophone residents; WHEREAS Ottawa has the largest French-speaking community in North America outside Quebec; WHEREAS Canada is a founding member and active participant in the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), to which it has made significant and sustained contributions for over 50 years; WHEREAS every two years, a member country hosts the Francophonie Summit, where bodies and organizations from all sectors come together for various activities, invigorating and showcasing the Francophone world in a single city; WHEREAS the global geopolitical climate is tense, and the OIF and the Francophonie Summit provide a valuable and attractive vehicle for international collaboration and cooperation; WHEREAS the Summit is an opportunity to demonstrate the vitality of Ontario’s Francophone community and to showcase Ottawa’s Francophone and Francophile community; WHEREAS leaders of Ottawa’s Francophone community and representatives of provincial and national Francophone organizations have formed a bid committee to host the Francophonie Summit in Ottawa in 2028; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario is an observer member of the OIF and the Minister of Francophone Affairs, The Honourable Caroline Mulroney, has expressed the Province’s support for the efforts of Mayor Sutcliffe and the bid committee; WHEREAS Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed at the Mayor’s Breakfast on Monday, December 8, that the Government of Canada was interested in having Ottawa host the Francophonie Summit in 2028; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ottawa City Council supports the efforts of the bid committee and the Government of Canada to have the City of Ottawa designated as the host city for the 21st Francophonie Summit to be held in 2028; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Mayor Sutcliffe communicate this resolution of support from City Council to the Government of Canada so the latter may take the next steps toward having Ottawa host the Francophonie Summit in 2028.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference Bid (2028-2031)
Moved by R. Brockington Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is currently seeking bids from member municipalities to host the 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031 annual Conferences; and WHEREAS the AMO annual Conference involves over 2500 participants (plus family members) from municipalities and other organizations across Ontario and results in an economic impact of approximately $4.0 million each year; and WHEREAS AMO requires that its member municipalities pass a council resolution for each bid submitted to host AMO conferences, annual general meetings, and tradeshows; and WHEREAS the City will leverage Ottawa Tourism’s expertise and give the organization authority to manage the full bid submission and responsibilities for the 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031 AMO conferences; and WHEREAS hosting these events will not require any funding from the City but the City will contribute in-kind services to the 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031 AMO conferences: Civic greeting by the Mayor at the Welcome Reception Civic greeting at the Incoming Host Reception Civic greeting at the Official Welcome Remarks as scheduled in the program, and Recruitment and management of volunteers to support conference execution. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council formally supports the bid to host the 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031 AMO Conferences; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council grants authority to Ottawa Tourism to bid on the City’s behalf to host the 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031 AMO Conferences.
Moved by R. Brockington Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is currently seeking bids from member municipalities to host the 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031 annual Conferences; and WHEREAS the AMO annual Conference involves over 2500 participants (plus family members) from municipalities and other organizations across Ontario and results in an economic impact of approximately $4.0 million each year; and WHEREAS AMO requires that its member municipalities pass a council resolution for each bid submitted to host AMO conferences, annual general meetings, and tradeshows; and WHEREAS the City will leverage Ottawa Tourism’s expertise and give the organization authority to manage the full bid submission and responsibilities for the 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031 AMO conferences; and WHEREAS hosting these events will not require any funding from the City but the City will contribute in-kind services to the 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031 AMO conferences: Civic greeting by the Mayor at the Welcome Reception Civic greeting at the Incoming Host Reception Civic greeting at the Official Welcome Remarks as scheduled in the program, and Recruitment and management of volunteers to support conference execution. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council formally supports the bid to host the 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031 AMO Conferences; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council grants authority to Ottawa Tourism to bid on the City’s behalf to host the 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031 AMO Conferences.
Clarifying the City’s Position on Kanata Lakes Golf and Country Club Lands
Moved by C. Curry Seconded byG. Gower WHEREAS the lands commonly known as the Kanata Lakes Golf and Country Club have historically functioned as a significant green space within the Kanata Lakes community; and WHEREAS in or about 1981, agreements associated with planning approvals for the development of Kanata Lakes (the “40% agreement”) contemplated that approximately forty per cent (40%) of lands within the broader Kanata Lakes development area would be retained as open space, including golf course lands; and WHEREAS the planning framework applicable to Kanata Lakes relied in part on the retention of significant open space lands; and WHEREAS recent Ontario Land Tribunal decisions respecting the subject lands have confirmed that Council must not fetter its discretion and that planning approvals, refusals, and conditions must be supported by planning evidence, statutory authority, and the public interest; and WHEREAS Council acknowledges Ontario Land Tribunal jurisprudence respecting the imposition, scope, and enforceability of extensive conditions of approval, including the importance of clarity, relevance, and statutory authority; and WHEREAS the retention of the Kanata Lakes Golf and Country Club lands as open space formed a fundamental component of the planning rationale relied upon by the City and relied upon by residents when purchasing homes within the Kanata Lakes community; and WHEREAS residents and the municipality reasonably relied on representations and planning instruments indicating that, should the lands no longer be used as a golf course, the lands were intended to remain as open space for the benefit of the community rather than be redeveloped for urban residential purposes; and WHEREAS the removal of these lands from the community’s open space system would undermine the integrity of the original planning bargain that enabled the broader Kanata Lakes development to proceed at increased densities; and WHEREAS attempts by the current landowner to urbanize lands long held out as permanent or enduring open space raise concerns respecting fairness, good faith, and the integrity of the planning process relied upon by the City and its residents; and WHEREAS permitting residential or other urban development on the subject lands would result in the loss of irreplaceable community green space while conferring a significant private windfall that was not contemplated when the original planning approvals were granted; and WHEREAS Council is aware that portions of the subject lands are affected by documented mercury contamination and are subject to covenants, agreements, and environmental controls intended to limit soil disturbance and prevent the release or mobilization of contaminants into groundwater and the broader water table; and WHEREAS The disturbance of contaminated soils presents potential risks to groundwater, downstream ecosystems, and public health, and the application of precautionary and risk-management principles is therefore relevant to the public interest and to Council’s consideration of any proposal that would materially alter the use or physical condition of the subject lands; and WHEREAS Council has an obligation to ensure that good planning practices are employed and to consider not only technical planning conformity but also the broader public interest, including the protection of community trust in the planning system and the avoidance of outcomes that effectively deprive the municipality and its residents of lands they were led to believe would remain as open space; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council affirms, as a matter of policy, that residential or other urban development on the Kanata Lakes Golf and Country Club lands referenced in the 40% agreement would be inconsistent with the planning framework under which Kanata Lakes was developed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council directs staff, subject always to applicable legislation, Ontario Land Tribunal jurisprudence, and the requirement to consider each application on its merits, to: rigorously evaluate any application proposing residential or other urban development on the subject lands against the City’s Official Plan, applicable secondary plans, and supporting planning evidence; ensure that good planning practices are employed and the public interest (including the public interest in keeping to established agreements respecting potential urban development) is protected when providing planning recommendations to Council; where the Ontario Land Tribunal grants or imposes approvals, ensure that any conditions sought or administered by the City are authorized by statute, directly related to the development, and capable of implementation, including where conditions are numerous or complex; continue defending Council’s decisions before the Ontario Land Tribunal and any appellate courts, where directed by Council, based on planning evidence and consistent with Tribunal guidance; refuse to make any modifications to land interests held by the City to accommodate residential or other urban development on the subject lands; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council directs the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager of Planning, Development and Building Services Department, to review and advise Council on the enforceability and current legal status of the 40% agreement and any related agreements or covenants; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that enforcement or other legal remedies only be pursued where advised that such actions are lawful and have a reasonable prospect of success in light of recent Tribunal and court decisions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council directs staff to explore and report back on lawful, voluntary options to secure long-term protection of the subject lands as open space, including acquisition, application of conservation easements, or any other arrangements deemed to be in the City’s interests, subject to Council approval and budget authority; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council directs staff to report back to Council with a status update on actions taken pursuant to this motion, including how Ontario Land Tribunal decisions and conditions of approval have been addressed.
Moved by C. Curry Seconded byG. Gower WHEREAS the lands commonly known as the Kanata Lakes Golf and Country Club have historically functioned as a significant green space within the Kanata Lakes community; and WHEREAS in or about 1981, agreements associated with planning approvals for the development of Kanata Lakes (the “40% agreement”) contemplated that approximately forty per cent (40%) of lands within the broader Kanata Lakes development area would be retained as open space, including golf course lands; and WHEREAS the planning framework applicable to Kanata Lakes relied in part on the retention of significant open space lands; and WHEREAS recent Ontario Land Tribunal decisions respecting the subject lands have confirmed that Council must not fetter its discretion and that planning approvals, refusals, and conditions must be supported by planning evidence, statutory authority, and the public interest; and WHEREAS Council acknowledges Ontario Land Tribunal jurisprudence respecting the imposition, scope, and enforceability of extensive conditions of approval, including the importance of clarity, relevance, and statutory authority; and WHEREAS the retention of the Kanata Lakes Golf and Country Club lands as open space formed a fundamental component of the planning rationale relied upon by the City and relied upon by residents when purchasing homes within the Kanata Lakes community; and WHEREAS residents and the municipality reasonably relied on representations and planning instruments indicating that, should the lands no longer be used as a golf course, the lands were intended to remain as open space for the benefit of the community rather than be redeveloped for urban residential purposes; and WHEREAS the removal of these lands from the community’s open space system would undermine the integrity of the original planning bargain that enabled the broader Kanata Lakes development to proceed at increased densities; and WHEREAS attempts by the current landowner to urbanize lands long held out as permanent or enduring open space raise concerns respecting fairness, good faith, and the integrity of the planning process relied upon by the City and its residents; and WHEREAS permitting residential or other urban development on the subject lands would result in the loss of irreplaceable community green space while conferring a significant private windfall that was not contemplated when the original planning approvals were granted; and WHEREAS Council is aware that portions of the subject lands are affected by documented mercury contamination and are subject to covenants, agreements, and environmental controls intended to limit soil disturbance and prevent the release or mobilization of contaminants into groundwater and the broader water table; and WHEREAS The disturbance of contaminated soils presents potential risks to groundwater, downstream ecosystems, and public health, and the application of precautionary and risk-management principles is therefore relevant to the public interest and to Council’s consideration of any proposal that would materially alter the use or physical condition of the subject lands; and WHEREAS Council has an obligation to ensure that good planning practices are employed and to consider not only technical planning conformity but also the broader public interest, including the protection of community trust in the planning system and the avoidance of outcomes that effectively deprive the municipality and its residents of lands they were led to believe would remain as open space; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council affirms, as a matter of policy, that residential or other urban development on the Kanata Lakes Golf and Country Club lands referenced in the 40% agreement would be inconsistent with the planning framework under which Kanata Lakes was developed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council directs staff, subject always to applicable legislation, Ontario Land Tribunal jurisprudence, and the requirement to consider each application on its merits, to: rigorously evaluate any application proposing residential or other urban development on the subject lands against the City’s Official Plan, applicable secondary plans, and supporting planning evidence; ensure that good planning practices are employed and the public interest (including the public interest in keeping to established agreements respecting potential urban development) is protected when providing planning recommendations to Council; where the Ontario Land Tribunal grants or imposes approvals, ensure that any conditions sought or administered by the City are authorized by statute, directly related to the development, and capable of implementation, including where conditions are numerous or complex; continue defending Council’s decisions before the Ontario Land Tribunal and any appellate courts, where directed by Council, based on planning evidence and consistent with Tribunal guidance; refuse to make any modifications to land interests held by the City to accommodate residential or other urban development on the subject lands; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council directs the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager of Planning, Development and Building Services Department, to review and advise Council on the enforceability and current legal status of the 40% agreement and any related agreements or covenants; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that enforcement or other legal remedies only be pursued where advised that such actions are lawful and have a reasonable prospect of success in light of recent Tribunal and court decisions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council directs staff to explore and report back on lawful, voluntary options to secure long-term protection of the subject lands as open space, including acquisition, application of conservation easements, or any other arrangements deemed to be in the City’s interests, subject to Council approval and budget authority; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council directs staff to report back to Council with a status update on actions taken pursuant to this motion, including how Ontario Land Tribunal decisions and conditions of approval have been addressed.
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 confirm proceedings of the Council of the City of Ottawa at its meeting held on January 14, 2026. b. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2010-115 to amend fees for services and activities of Housing Solutions and Investment Services.c. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-3 entitled “A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Ottawa”d. 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.e. A bylaw of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish stormwater service fees and to repeal By-law No. 2025-003.g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the fees in By-law No. 2025-227, as amended, regulating the municipal water supply.h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish fees and charges for services, activities and information provided by Revenue Services of the Finance and Corporate Services Department and to repeal By-law No. 2025-1. i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2022-56, as amended, respecting Municipal Accommodation Tax. j. A By-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2022-135, as amended, respecting Vacant Unit Tax.k. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to impose special annual drainage rates upon lands in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act, R.S.O 1990, c.T.8.l. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Tincture Place on Plan 4M-1767 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-17 to appoint certain Inspectors, Property Standards Officers and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Building Code Services of the Department of Planning, Development, and Building Services.n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1 Frederick Pl (the "benefitting property")o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 763 Ben St (the "benefitting property")p. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 857 Chapman Blvd (the "benefitting property")q. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1136 Field St (the "benefitting property")r. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1212 Tanguay Ct (the "benefitting property")s. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1834 Louisiana Ave (the "benefitting property")t. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the Lauzon House, 6654 Notre Dame Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.u. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 158 Gloucester Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.v. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Rawah Private on Plan 4M-1619, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.w. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Tailslide Private on Plan 4M-1759, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.x. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2020-340 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the protection of municipal trees and municipal natural areas in the City of Ottawa and trees on private property in the urban area of the City of Ottawa, and to repeal By-laws 2009-200 and 2006-279. y. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for modifications to the existing Wilson-Cowan Municipal Drain in Lots 1 to 12, Concession A and Lots 1 and 2 Concession 2, Rideau-Jock Ward, former Township of Rideau in the City of Ottawa.z. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2024-453 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for solid waste management and to repeal by-law No. 2012-370. aa. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2025-94 with respect to regulating the control of discharges to sewers and sewage works and to repeal By-law 2003-514. bb. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2025-227 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate the municipal water supply and to repeal by-law 2019-74. cc. A by-law to amend the Parkland Dedication By-law being By-law 2022-280dd. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 4829 Abbott Street East. ee. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from the lands known municipally as 100 Nipissing Court. ff. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Verulam Street on Plan 4M-1691 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.gg. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Oak Street).hh. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Millars Sound Way, Half Moon Bay). ii. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Monticello Avenue on Plan 4M-1701 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.jj. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law Number 204-77 of the old City of Ottawa to expand the Centretown Business Improvement Areakk. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish the Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Program Reserve Fund for the City of Ottawa ll. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish the Tourism Reserve Fund for the City of Ottawa. mm. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Kitigan Grove on Plan 4M-1570 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.”nn. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to impose fees for planning applications and to repeal By-law Nos. 2024-445, 2024-505 and 2025-016.
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 confirm proceedings of the Council of the City of Ottawa at its meeting held on January 14, 2026. b. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2010-115 to amend fees for services and activities of Housing Solutions and Investment Services.c. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-3 entitled “A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Ottawa”d. 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.e. A bylaw of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish stormwater service fees and to repeal By-law No. 2025-003.g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the fees in By-law No. 2025-227, as amended, regulating the municipal water supply.h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish fees and charges for services, activities and information provided by Revenue Services of the Finance and Corporate Services Department and to repeal By-law No. 2025-1. i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2022-56, as amended, respecting Municipal Accommodation Tax. j. A By-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2022-135, as amended, respecting Vacant Unit Tax.k. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to impose special annual drainage rates upon lands in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act, R.S.O 1990, c.T.8.l. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Tincture Place on Plan 4M-1767 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-17 to appoint certain Inspectors, Property Standards Officers and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Building Code Services of the Department of Planning, Development, and Building Services.n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1 Frederick Pl (the "benefitting property")o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 763 Ben St (the "benefitting property")p. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 857 Chapman Blvd (the "benefitting property")q. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1136 Field St (the "benefitting property")r. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1212 Tanguay Ct (the "benefitting property")s. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1834 Louisiana Ave (the "benefitting property")t. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the Lauzon House, 6654 Notre Dame Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.u. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 158 Gloucester Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.v. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Rawah Private on Plan 4M-1619, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.w. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Tailslide Private on Plan 4M-1759, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.x. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2020-340 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the protection of municipal trees and municipal natural areas in the City of Ottawa and trees on private property in the urban area of the City of Ottawa, and to repeal By-laws 2009-200 and 2006-279. y. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for modifications to the existing Wilson-Cowan Municipal Drain in Lots 1 to 12, Concession A and Lots 1 and 2 Concession 2, Rideau-Jock Ward, former Township of Rideau in the City of Ottawa.z. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2024-453 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for solid waste management and to repeal by-law No. 2012-370. aa. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2025-94 with respect to regulating the control of discharges to sewers and sewage works and to repeal By-law 2003-514. bb. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2025-227 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate the municipal water supply and to repeal by-law 2019-74. cc. A by-law to amend the Parkland Dedication By-law being By-law 2022-280dd. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 4829 Abbott Street East. ee. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from the lands known municipally as 100 Nipissing Court. ff. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Verulam Street on Plan 4M-1691 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.gg. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Oak Street).hh. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Millars Sound Way, Half Moon Bay). ii. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Monticello Avenue on Plan 4M-1701 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.jj. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law Number 204-77 of the old City of Ottawa to expand the Centretown Business Improvement Areakk. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish the Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Program Reserve Fund for the City of Ottawa ll. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish the Tourism Reserve Fund for the City of Ottawa. mm. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Kitigan Grove on Plan 4M-1570 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.”nn. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to impose fees for planning applications and to repeal By-law Nos. 2024-445, 2024-505 and 2025-016.
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