Ottawa City Council

Agenda

Meeting #:
61
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, and by electronic participation

Mélanie Blais, Council Coordinator,

613-580-2424 ext. 27005, [email protected]


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Concillor S. Devine

No regrets were filed. 

File No. ACS2025-OPH-MOH-0004 - City-wide

  • Board of Health Recommendation(s)

    That City Council receive Ottawa Public Health’s 2024 Annual Report, for information, in accordance with the City of Ottawa Act, 1999.

File No. ACS2025-OCC-HOH-0001 - City-wide

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    That Council:

    1. Receive the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2024 as set out in the Annual Report at Document 1 (issued separately and on file with the City Clerk);
    2. Appoint KPMG LLP as the auditor for Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2025;
    3. Approve the recommendation of the Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc., specifically, that Council appoint the persons identified at Document 2 (immediately follows the report) to serve as members of the Board of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. for the corresponding terms as specified;
    4. Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa as shareholder of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. setting out the resolutions approved by City Council.

Councillors M. Carr and D. Brown – Motion to Recess to hold the Annual Meeting of the Members of ByWard Market District Authority.

File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0028 - Somerset (Ward 14)

  • Committee Recommendation(s)

    That Council approve the creation of the Centretown Heritage Façade Improvement Program as a pilot program and adopt a by-law under Sections 39 and 45 of the Ontario Heritage Act to create the grant program and establish the program requirements as outlined in Document 1.

File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0002 - Somerset (Ward 14)

  • Built Heritage Committee and Planning and Housing Committee Recommendation(s)

    That Council:

    1. Approve the application to alter 254 Argyle Avenue according to plans by Spice Design and CSV Architects dated August 29, 2024, conditional upon:
      1. Prior to the issuance of a demolition or building permit:
        1. The applicant documenting the existing building and depositing the records at the City of Ottawa Archives.
        2. The applicant providing details of the final façade reassembly process through either an addendum to the existing Conservation Plan or a separate façade reassembly plan.
        3. The applicant submitting a general dismantling and construction schedule with key project milestones in consultation with Heritage Planning staff and the applicant’s heritage consultant.
        4. The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials, for approval by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of the building permit.
        5. The applicant providing financial securities through a Letter of Credit, in an amount to be determined through consultation between the applicant and City staff, to ensure the dismantling, storage, restoration, and reconstruction of the identified brick façades and other retained exterior features at 254 Argyle Avenue.
      2. The implementation of the conservation measures as outlined in section 4.0 of the Conservation Plan attached as Document 10.
      3. 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.
    2. Delegate authority for minor design changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development, and Building Services Department.
    3. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a three-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
    4. Direct that the report be submitted to Council for consideration at its meeting of June 25, 2025, pursuant to Subsection 35(7) of the Procedure By-law.

File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0031 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

  • Committee Recommendation(s), as amended

    That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 119 Osgoode Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5 as amended by Motion No. BHC 2025-23-01 and Motion No. BHC 2025-23-02.

File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0001- Kitchissippi (Ward 15)

  • Committee Recommendation(s)

    That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Wesley Building, 1235 Wellington Street West, 120 Holland Avenue, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.

File No. ACS2025-PWD-SWS-0004 – City-wide

  • Committee Recommendation(s), as amended

    That Council:

    1. Approve the continuation of the Household Hazardous Waste collection events, the number of which will be approved through annual budget process but shall be no less than nine (9) events per year; and,
    2. Direct staff to begin the detailed planning, including locating sites and costing, for several micro–Household Hazardous Waste collection events in different areas of the City to serve as a pilot in 2026, as described in the report, and report back to Council for any incremental costs required through the 2026 budget process; and,
    3. Direct staff to continue to explore the implementation of permanent multi-use depot(s) for Household Hazardous Waste which would include options for other divertible material collection programs that are to be implemented as part of the actions outlined in the Solid Waste Master Plan (SWMP) and as described in this report and report back to Council in 2027.
    4. Direct staff in Solid Waste Services to work with Councillor Brockington and the Mayor’s Office to advocate to the Province of Ontario for:
      1. stronger support with the IPR programs, including the expansion of materials that are designated for producer-responsibility, stronger targets for designated materials more accountability for the producers to meet the requirements of the regulations and more emphasis on working with municipalities; and
      2. the funding structure for compensating municipalities be revisited to ensure shortfalls of producers do not result in deficits for municipalities in instances where municipalities collect, transport and dispose of products or packaging that fall under the IPR regulations; and
      3. That staff report back in Q4 2025 on advocacy efforts, outcomes and achievements ahead of the full transition of the Provincial Blue Box Program that will begin on January 1, 2026.

File No. ACS2025-PWD-SWS-0003 – City-wide

  • Committee Recommendation(s)

    That Council:

    1. Receive, for information, the Feasibility Study for waste management technologies and other proven solutions that support the long-term solid waste diversion and management needs of the City of Ottawa, and support the goals of the Council-approved Solid Waste Master Plan;
    2. Direct staff to advance an in-depth evaluation of Scenario 1 (Status Quo and Private Facilities), Scenario 2 (Waste to Energy Incineration Facility), and Scenario 5 (Construct a New Landfill), as explained in this report and within the Feasibility Study; and,
    3. Direct staff to report back with a recommendation and finalized business case for Ottawa’s future waste management system, including decision-point timelines and budget implications, as soon as practical within the next Term of Council.
  • Committee Recommendation(s)

    That Council approve the following:

    The legal landscape around fossil fuel advertisements in Canada is rapidly evolving. This is partly due to the ongoing legal challenge against the anti-greenwashing legislation under the Competition Act, which forms the legal basis for the City of Ottawa to refuse advertisements due to false, unverified, or misleading environmental claims. 

    Staff shall therefore be directed to monitor the decision which results from this ongoing legal challenge and upon delivery of a court decision, prepare and provide a report to Finance and Corporate Services Committee and the Environment and Climate Change Committee regarding the results and any further action potentially required as it pertains to the City of Ottawa advertising policy.

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0043 – City-wide

  • Committee Recommendation(s), as amended

    That Council:  

    1. Adopt Official Plan Amendment 46 as presented in Document 1 to this report, as amended by Motion Nos. PHC-ARAC 2025-06-02 – 05 and 08.
    2. Adopt Official Plan Amendment 47, as presented in Document 2 to this report, after written approval is received from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
    3. Council declare by resolution to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, as per Section 26 (7) of the Planning Act, ensures that Official Plan Amendments 46 and 47 meets the requirements of clauses (1) (a), (b) and (c).  2006, c. 23, s. 13; 2015, c. 26, s. 24 (3).
    4. Receive the Consultation Details attached as Document 3.
    5. Direct staff to undertake a review of the TMP, IMP, and AMPs after conducting a population forecast update; and
      1. that this review include a consideration for development within the established time frames for communities whose secondary plans were updated to permit a greater amount of development so as to ensure that their infrastructure needs are aligned to support development activities; and
      2. that this review takes into consideration any other zoning, land use planning, or growth management factors which may impact future or present infrastructure needs.
    6. Approve that the maximum building height of four storeys be retained within the Minor Corridors on Pleasant Park Avenue and Kilborn Avenue within the Alta Vista Secondary Plan.
    7. Approve that Document 4 to this report be amended by PHC-ARAC 2025-06-03.
    8. That staff be directed to consider the proposed new policies 4.1 (6) and (7) in the Rockcliffe Park Secondary Plan related to ensuring compatibility with the heritage values and attributes of the Rockcliffe Park HCD as part of the final draft of the New Zoning By-Law. 
    9. Approve that notwithstanding the maximum building height within the Carleton Heights Secondary Plan, 1335 Prince of Wales permit a maximum height of nine storeys; and
      1. That staff prepare the necessary amendments to the secondary plan through this Official Plan Amendment.
    10. Direct staff to amend Section 5.4 of the Official Plan to define the suburban transect in the following manner: 

    The Suburban Transect comprises neighbourhoods within the urban boundary that are either located outside the Greenbelt or are located entirely within the Greenbelt and whose outer most border is fewer than 250 meters away from the outermost edge of the Greenbelt; and

      1. That any technical amendments, changes to schedules, or updates to other sections of the Official Plan necessary to bring into force the intent of this change be made as part of this same OPA; and 
      2. That any neighbourhoods whose transect designations are altered by nature of this OPA have that change reflected in the next draft of the New Zoning By-law.   

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0041 - City-wide

  • Committee Recommendation(s)

    That Council:

    1. Direct staff to review the 2025 publication of the Ministry of Finance Population Projections for the City of Ottawa and consider modifications as appropriate;
    2. Direct staff to develop associated housing and employment projections;
    3. Direct staff to develop a growth management strategy to determine the settlement area land requirements for the updated growth projections;
    4. Direct staff to draft amendments relating to the planning matters described in this report and begin the consultation process;
    5. Receive this report on the revisions to the Official Plan that may be required and consider written and oral submissions and discussions of the public, as per Section 26 (3) and (5) of the Planning Act.

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0037– Stittsville (Ward 6)

  • Committee Recommendation(s)

    That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 5618 Hazeldean Road and 5101 Abbott Street East as shown in Document 1, to establish zoning necessary to facilitate a subdivision consisting of approximately 1400 residential units and a variety of commercial uses, as detailed in Document 2.

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0046 – Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

  • Committee Recommendation(s)

    That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 73, 79, and 83 Ste-Cécile Street, as shown in Document 1, from “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UA”, to “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UA, Urban Exception XXX1 (R4UA[XXX1]) in order to permit the development of a low-rise apartment building consisting of 41 dwelling units, as detailed in Document 2.

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0028 – Somerset (Ward 14)

  • Committee Recommendation(s), as amended

    That Council approve:

    1.  An amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, West Downtown Core Secondary Plan, Chapter 3: Corso Italia Station Area for 930, 1010, and 1030 Somerset Street West, as shown in Document 1, and as detailed in Document 3 (as amended by Motion No. PHC 2025-49-01);
    2. An amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 930, 1010, and 1030 Somerset Street West, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the lands from Mixed-Use Centre Zone, Maximum Floor Space Index of 1.5 (MC F(1.5)) and General Industrial Zone, Subzone 1, Maximum Building Height of 11 metres (IG1 H(11)) to Mixed-Use Centre Zone (MC) and from Leisure Facility Zone, Subzone 1 (L1) to Leisure Facility Zone, Subzone 2, Urban Exception XXXX (L2 [XXXX] H30) to permit a recreational and cultural facility, addition to the Plant Recreation Community Centre, park, elementary school and daycare, and residential buildings, as detailed in Document 2. 

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0042 – River (Ward 16)

  • Committee Recommendation(s)

    That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3930 Riverside Drive, as shown in Document 1, to permit single detached and semi-detached dwelling units as additionally permitted uses and establish a new height schedule to facilitate the development of a total of 660 units including four mid- to high-rise apartments, as well as parkland, open space, and environmental protection dedications, as detailed in Document 2.

File No. ACS2025-TSD-TS-0002 – City-wide

  • Committee Recommendation(s)

    That Council receive:

    1. this response to the Provincial Coroner’s Inquest, including the Inquest’s recommendations attached as Document 1 to this report, for information; and
    2. the City’s Action Plan to address the Inquest recommendations directed to the City, attached as Document 2 to this report, for information. 

File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0029 – College (Ward 8)

  • Committee Recommendation(s)

    That Council:

    1. Withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 2027 Robertson Road, issued by the former City of Nepean in March, 1995.
    2. Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 2027 Robertson Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0041 – Barrhaven West (Ward 3)

  • Committee Recommendation(s)

    That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 910 Crested Lark Way, 25 Pine Warbler Way, Part of 670 Dundonald Drive, as shown in Document 1, to permit split institutional and residential zoning for two school blocks and one park block as detailed in Document 2.

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0047 – College (Ward 8)

  • Committee Recommendation(s)

    That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3990 Old Richmond Road and 572 Moodie Drive, as shown in Document 2, and 4000 Old Richmond Road, as shown in Document 3, to permit a three-storey apartment building and Planned Unit Development, as detailed in Document 4.

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0027– Orleans South-Navan (Ward 19)

  • Committee Recommendation(s)

    That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 640 Compass Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a planned unit development of six stacked dwelling buildings, as detailed in Document 2.

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0043 – Somerset (Ward 14)

  • Committee Recommendation(s)

    That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 254 Argyle Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine-storey, residential use building, as detailed in Document 2.

File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0084 - 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 June 11, 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 Document 1.

To be considered in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2025-100), Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.


As the content of the in camera update contains information pertaining to the legal aspects of the subject matter, the material falls within the exception contemplated by Subsections 13(1)(e) and (f) of City Council’s Procedure By-Law. As such, this matter will not be reported out.

  • Moved by R. Brockington
    Seconded byD. Hill

    WHEREAS the Ottawa First Responders Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that provides support to Ottawa first responders and their families through peer-to-peer support, education, and resources that make a positive impact on the first responders community;

    AND WHEREAS the City recognizes the Ottawa First Responders Foundation’s contribution to support Ottawa’s Fire, Police and Paramedic community, including retirees and veterans, and wishes to permit the Foundation to use the City’s official marks in conjunction with the scheduled events and also wishes to confirm its participation in promotional activities at the scheduled events through Ottawa Fire Services and the Ottawa Paramedic Service; and

    AND WHEREAS the Ottawa First Responders Foundation will be hosting its annual 9 Run Run event on October 18, 2025, and wishes to use the Ottawa Fire Services and Ottawa Paramedic Service logos in connection with its promotion of the event and to indicate the City’s participation at the event; and

    AND WHEREAS these logos are official marks of the City of Ottawa, and per the Visual Identity Standards, non-profit groups may use the marks solely for identification purposes, subject to entering into a five-year licensing agreement approved by resolution of Council; and

    AND WHEREAS on September 11, 2019 City Council authorized the General Manager, Emergency and Protective Services to enter into a five year licensing agreement with the Ottawa First Responders Foundation describing the terms and conditions for the use of Ottawa Fire Services and Ottawa Paramedic Service logos in connection with the 9 Run Run event; and

    AND WHEREAS the previous five-year licensing agreement expired on November 14, 2024 and the City wishes to continue to participate at the event.

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the General Manager, Emergency and Protective Services to enter into a new five year licensing agreement with the Ottawa First Responders Foundation authorizing the use Ottawa Fire Services and Ottawa Paramedic Service logos in conjunction with the 9 Run Run event and promotional activities through Ottawa Fire Services and the Ottawa Paramedic Service at scheduled associated events.

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the General Manager, Emergency and Protective Services be delegated the authority to determine whether to extend future five-year licensing agreements with the Ottawa First Responders Foundation, and to report back to the appropriate committee on the exercise of such delegated authority.

  • Moved by L. Johnson
    Seconded byL. Dudas

    WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has a Council-approved Public Engagement Strategy that directs how the City must deliver public engagement at the City; and

    WHEREAS the City is reviewing and updating the Public Engagement Strategy supports and toolkit that ensure staff can successfully deliver the requirements of the strategy; and

    WHEREAS the City is producing internal tools and is providing training to support staff’s ability to work within the City’s Public Engagement Strategy, however the public must also have access to the City’s commitments and approach to public engagement to ensure effective engagement; and

    WHEREAS there are international best practices that define the public’s role in any public participation process, including the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum of Public Participation;

    WHEREAS City Councillors are held accountable for decisions delegated to City staff, and greater predictability for the manner and timing of public engagement on policy issues would support both the City and Councillors alike;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that as part of its review of the Public Engagement Strategy, that staff be directed to engage with residents to identify what resident-facing information and/or products could better support public participation in public engagement; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff be directed to develop a Public Engagement Guide that informs residents on how the City undertakes public engagement and provides information on how residents can provide input into the City’s decision-making process, as well as a public-facing Public Engagement Protocol that sets out the commitments, approach and guiding principles for public engagement, including but not limited to:

    1. the purpose, scope, and roles for public engagement led by the City of Ottawa, and clarity on what type of City decisions are appropriate for public consultation;
    2. what the City is required to undertake as part of the public engagement cycle, specifically preparation, design, implementation, analysis, reporting back, evaluation and shared learning; and
    3. How the city’s public engagement process reflects the levels in the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED City staff be directed to develop communications products based on the public engagement on public participation and provide such materials, along with the Public Engagement Guide, as soon as is practicable and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon completion of these resources, a communications campaign be launched to promote these materials to employees and residents alike; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a memo be provided by way of Council no later than Q2 2026, that describes the lessons learned and adaptations of the Public Engagement Strategy based on quantified feedback from City of Ottawa staff and the public, and the engagement metrics utilized described therein.

  • 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 respecting the permitting, regulating, and governing of outdoor special events and to repeal By-law 2013-232.
    b.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the permitting, regulating, and governing of temporary closures and uses of the City’s highways for highway events, notifications relating to demonstrations, and the repeal of By-law 2002-160.
    c.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No.2002-189, as amended, respecting special events.
    d.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-255, as amended, concerning the use of sound amplification at special events.
    e.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2017-255 respecting weekday noise exemptions for outdoor special events impacted by weather delays and unforeseen events.
    f.    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.
    g.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal By-law No. 2024-339.
    h.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 2583 Carling Avenue and 2599 Carling Avenue as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
    i.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint certain Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Right of Way Inspections Branch within the Planning, Development and Building Services Department and Traffic Services within the Public Works Department.
    j.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate and to promote responsible enjoyment and use of parks and facilities and to repeal By-law 2004-276.
    k.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Cope Drive as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
    l.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 254 Argyle Avenue. 
    m.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 910 Crested Lark Way, 25 Pine Warbler Way, Part of 670 Dundonald Drive. 
    n.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 73, 79, and 83 Ste-Cecile Street 
    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 3990 and 4000 Old Richmond Road, 572 Moodie Drive. 
    p.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 640 Compass Street. 
    q.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 3930 Riverside Drive. 
    r.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Official Plan, Volume 2a, West Downtown Core Secondary Plan, Chapter 3: Corso Italia Station Area to revise policies and schedules for 930, 1010, and 1030 Somerset Street West. 
    s.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 930, 1010, and 1030 Somerset Street West. 
    t.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 5618 Hazeldean Road and 5101 Abott Street.
    u.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Eileen Vollick Crescent, Ingenuity Row, Galarneau Way, Velocity Mews and Visionary Lane on Plan 4M-1760 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
    v.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend various by-laws respecting the participation of licensed vendors at special events and block parties.
    w.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1950 Scott Street and 312 and 314 Clifton Road.

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