Ottawa City Council

Agenda

Meeting #:

57

Date:

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Time:

10:00 A.m. - 3:00 P.m.

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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1.

Call to order and moment of reflection

2.

Public notices and meeting information

Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

3.

National Anthem

Concillor David Hill

4.

Roll Call

5.

Confirmation of Minutes

5.1

Minutes 56 of the City Council meeting of 16 April 2025

5.2

Confidential Minutes 56 of the City Council meeting of 16 April 2025

6.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

7.

Communications

7.1

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications

8.

Regrets

No regrets were filed. 

9.

Motion to Introduce Reports

10.

Ottawa Community Housing Corporation

10.1

Approval of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) By-Law 13-2025

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

• Report Recommendation(s)

  1. That Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) By-Law No. 12 be repealed and replaced with By-Law No. 13-2025, incorporating the changes described in this report and outlined in Document 4, and that Documents 1, 2 and 3 be received; and
  2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa, as the shareholder of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC), setting forth the resolutions approved by City Council.

11.

Office of the City Clerk

11.1

2022-2026 Mid-term Appointments to Various Committees and Boards

File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0059 – Citywide

• Report Recommendation(s)

  That, further to the deliberations of the respective Selection Panels listed in this report, Council approve:

  1. The following appointments, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council, and until their successors are appointed:
     1. Ottawa Board of Health
        1. Emily Gruenwoldt
        2. Geneviève Côté (reserve)
     2. Committee of Adjustment, the following pool of unranked reserve members:
        1. Alexus Ball
        2. Colin Haskin
        3. Changhong Sun
        4. Colin White
     3. Built Heritage Committee
        1. Brian Bourns
     4. Property Standards and License Appeals Committee
        1. Nolan Hill (reserve)
     5. Rogers Centre Ottawa – Board of Directors
        1. John Swettenham
     6. Accessibility Advisory Committee
        1. Paula MacDonald
        2. Anne Matio
        3. Susan Cowin (unranked reserve)
        4. Ryan Duchoeny (unranked reserve)
     7. Community Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee
        1. Mason Flatla
        2. John Strickland
     8. French Language Services Advisory Committee
        1. Josiane Barebereho
        2. Yalowan Dossa
        3. Musset Pierre-Jerome (reserve)
     9. Planning Advisory Committee
        1. Jonathan Loschmann (Landscape Architect position)
  2. That the requirement for a public member of Built Heritage Committee to reside in a Heritage Conservation District be waived, as described in this report;
  3. That the reserve members for the Accessibility Advisory Committee are eligible to receive honoraria for meeting participation in the same manner as voting members.

12.

Community Services Committee Report 15

12.1

2025 Update to Municipal Housing Allowance Programs and the Home for Good Housing Allowance Program

File No. ACS2025-CSS-GEN-006 – City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve:

  1. The update to the housing allowance benefits framework, rules, eligibility and subsidy calculation of the municipally funded housing allowance programs under the City Homelessness Funding (CHF) program, in accordance with the framework outlined in this report;
  2. That eligible households for the municipal housing allowance benefits framework be limited to those experiencing homelessness for an interim period, pending confirmation of additional funding from upper levels of government, at which time the target population will revert back to include both low-income households or people experiencing homelessness, as was approved by council in 2021; and
  3. The update to the housing allowance framework, rules and subsidy calculation of the Home for Good program under the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP), in accordance with the framework outlined in this report.

12.2

Community-led Green Initiatives and Garden Program

File No. ACS2025-CSS-GEN-007 – City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve:

  1. Formalizing a City-wide mandate for a formal Community-led Green Initiatives and Garden Program, to be managed by the Recreation, Cultural and Facilities Services, as further described in this report; and
  2. Delegating authority to the General Manager, Recreation, Cultural and Facilities Services, to develop and implement a program that integrates both community-led green initiatives and community gardens, as further described in this report; and
  3. Expanding the existing community gardens policy statement to recognize community-led green initiatives as valuable community activities that contribute to community development, civic participation, neighborhood revitalization, environmental awareness, and community wellbeing.

12.3

Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan 2025-2029

File No. ACS2025-CSS-GEN-002 – City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Approve the Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan 2025-2029 (Document 1) that establishes eight strategic priorities for the planning, management, and delivery of early learning and licensed child care programs and services and the Funding Policy Statements (Document 2) for 2025-2029.
  2. Delegate authority to the Director, Children’s Services, to manage and administer the budget as detailed in this report and allocate all funding according to the Funding Policy Statements for 2025-2029 in Document 2, provided such allocations are in accordance with Provincial guidelines, the strategic priorities in the Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan 2025-2029, and are within approved budgets.

   

12.4

Councillors T. Kavanagh and A. Hubley – Supporting Aging in Place through Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities

File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0049 – City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Request that the Government of Canada develop a national strategy to better support Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) model in their programming to enable aging in place across the country; and
  2. Request that the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada establish long-term sustainable funding streams to support capital infrastructure and programming costs associated with Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities; and
  3. Request that the Province of Ontario explore opportunities streamline home care services in Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities in order to simplify older adults’access to services and refine the current fragmented system; and
  4. Direct staff to incorporate into the upcoming Ottawa’s Older Adult Plan the collaboration with community partners to monitor and provide up to date information on the prevalence of apartment-based (“vertical”) and neighborhood-based (“horizontal”) NORCs in Ottawa to support infrastructure and program planning; and
  5. Direct staff to incorporate into the upcoming Ottawa’s Older Adult Plan the development of a NORC collaboration network with community partners to enhance community-based aging in place services.

13.

Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 17

13.1

Public Safety Service 2024 Annual Report

File No. ACS2025-EPS-PSS-0001 – Citywide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council receive the Public Safety Service 2024 Annual Report for information.

13.2

Ottawa Fire Services 2024 Annual Report

File No.  ACS2025-EPS-OFS-0002 – Citywide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council receive the 2024 Ottawa Fire Services Annual Report for information.

14.

Bulk Consent Agenda

14.1

Community Services Committee Report 15

14.1.1

Review of City of Ottawa Gymnasium Rental Pricing Structure

File No. ACS2025-RCF-GEN-0004 – City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve the revised gymnasium rental pricing structure.

14.2

Planning and Housing Committee Report 45

14.2.1

Zoning By-law Amendment - 4175 Strandherd Drive

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0022 –  Barrhaven West (3)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 4175 Strandherd Drive as shown in Document 1, by removing the prohibited uses from the Urban Exception [2298] and to permit additional community commercial uses to align with the Mixed Industrial designation in the Official Plan, as detailed in Document 2.

14.3

City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions

14.3.1

Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of April 16, 2025

File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0060 - 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 April 16, 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 1-3.

15.

In Camera Items

15.1

Potential Property Acquisition – Negotiations

To be considered In Camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsections 13(1)(c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for the purposes of the City; and Subsection 13(1)(k), a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. As such, this matter will not be reported out.

16.

Motion to Adopt Reports

17.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

17.1

Thanking HMCS Ottawa for their service in the Indo-Pacific Region

• Moved by S. Desroches
  Seconded by M. Sutcliffe

  WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), including the crews of His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS), serve with devotion to the defense and protection of Canadian sovereignty, national interests, and international allied commitments; and

  WHEREAS the service members of the Royal Canadian Navy contribute to a wide range of roles, including peacekeeping, humanitarian aid, and security in Canada and international waters; and

  WHEREAS the service members of the Royal Canadian Navy make sacrifices while on extended deployments, including time away from their families, and face significant challenges in the execution of their duties; and

  WHEREAS HMCS Ottawa, a Halifax-class Canadian Patrol Frigate, has a crew of approximately 240 RCN sailors as well as Royal Canadian Air Force aviators who fly and support the ship’s embarked CH-148 Cyclone Maritime helicopter; and

  WHEREAS the crew of HMCS Ottawa recently returned to its home port in Esquimalt, British Columbia, having completed a five-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region under Operations HORIZON and NEON; and

  WHEREAS Operations HORIZON and NEON support Canada’s presence and mission to promote peace, stability, and security in the Indo-Pacific region; and

  WHEREAS HMCS Ottawa conducted multinational exercises and maneuvers with Japan, the United States, the Republic of Korea, France, Australia, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines; and

  WHEREAS through Operation HORIZON, HMCS Ottawa participated in discussions on Women, Peace, and Security, coordinated a Multilateral Cooperative Activity with the Philippines, held a port visit in Cambodia offering important first aid training to Cambodian forces, and engaged in the French-led carrier strike group Exercise LA PEROUSE led by the French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle; and

  WHEREAS during Operation NEON, HMCS Ottawa’s crew identified and reported five vessels of interest, who have, or are suspected of having, engaged in activity contrary to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) imposed sanctions against North Korea; and

  WHEREAS the crew of HMCS Ottawa made a meaningful contribution to global peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region while on their deployment; and

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ottawa City Council thank the crew of HMCS Ottawa for their recent service in the Indo-Pacific region and their continued dedication to preserve Canadian sovereignty, national interests, and international allied commitments.

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ottawa City Council thank the families of HMCS Ottawa’s service members, whose support and sacrifice contribute to the strength of the Royal Canadian Navy.

17.2

Vegans Who Snack Night Market

• Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by A. Troster

  WHEREAS Byward Market District Authority will host the annual Vegans Who Snack Night Market event at Parkdale Market; and

  WHEREAS the Vegans Who Snack Night Market offers a mix of fresh produce and local vegan friendly food from businesses from Ottawa and surrounding area. This market also offers live music, entertainment, and a lively atmosphere, attracting locals and visitors alike; and

  WHEREAS The Vegans Who Snack Night Market is to occur on Friday, May 30, 2025; and

  WHEREAS Armstrong Street from Hamilton Avenue North to Parkdale Avenue and Hamilton Avenue North from Spencer Street to Wellington Street West is required to be closed to accommodate the market and setup; and

  WHEREAS the on-street market set-up will commence at 3:00 p.m. and the event will begin operation at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets By-law (2001-260) prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Armstrong Street from Hamilton Avenue North to Parkdale Avenue and Hamilton Avenue North from Spencer Street to Wellington Street West from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025 for the Vegans Who Snack Night Market, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

17.3

Ottawa Chinatown Night Market

• Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by J. Leiper

  WHEREAS Somerset Street Chinatown Business Improvement Area co-hosted with OttawazineChinatown will host the annual Ottawa Chinatown Night Market event on Somerset Street; and

  WHEREAS the Ottawa Chinatown Night Market hosts a three-day outdoor food festival in Chinatown that will bring a lot of fun back to the community by tasting food and offering different musical and cultural performances; and

  WHEREAS The Ottawa Chinatown Night Market is to occur on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 2:00pm through to Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 8:00pm; and

  WHEREAS Somerset Street from Bronson Avenue to Bell Street is required to be closed to accommodate the market and setup; and

  WHEREAS the on-street market set-up will commence at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday May 29, 2025, and the event will begin operation at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets By-law (2001-260) prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Somerset Street from Bronson Avenue to Bell Street from 6:00 p.m. Thursday May 29, 2025, to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, for the Ottawa Chinatown Night Market, providing it meets the requirements, conditions and approval of Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT).

17.4

National Youth Week

• Moved by R. King
  Seconded by L. Johnson

  WHEREAS recreation enhances the well-being of individuals, families, neighbourhoods, and communities, and the City of Ottawa is committed to offering high-quality programs and leisure opportunities that support residents in leading healthy, active lives and contribute to making our city an exceptional place to live, work, and play; and

  WHEREAS youth voices help shape our civic, social, and environmental future, and it is essential that we create spaces to empower young people to contribute meaningfully; and

  WHEREAS inclusive and equitable access to recreation fosters positive youth development, social justice, and community belonging; and

  WHEREAS National Youth Week celebrates the importance of recreation and parks in supporting youth growth, and highlights the meaningful contributions youth make to building stronger, more vibrant communities; and

  WHEREAS National Youth Week is celebrated across Canada for over a decade recognizing the first week of May as Youth Week; and

  WHEREAS local organizations including Youth Ottawa, the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa, YNRA, BGC, and Uniting for Children and Youth have demonstrated strong support for the recognition and celebration of National Youth Week in Ottawa; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s previous proclamation of National Youth Week led to a range of activities, events, and sports initiatives that promoted and encouraged youth participation and engagement across the city;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa, in recognition of the vital role youth play in shaping our community and the importance of recreation in supporting youth development, hereby proclaims May 5 to May 12, 2025 as National Youth Week.

17.5

Encroachments (Parking Pads) on the Longpré Lebrun Marquette Integrated Renewal project

• Moved by S. Plante
  Seconded by S. Menard

  WHEREAS beginning in 2025 the City will undertake the integrated renewal of various streets municipally known as Marquette Avenue, Longpré Street, Lebrun Street, Michel Circle, des Pères Blancs Avenue, and Ste-Monique Street in Ward 12, known as the Longpré Lebrun Marquette Integrated Renewal project; and

  WHEREAS through the design phase, staff have identified that some of the driveway parking pads within the project limits are not in full conformance with the City’s Use and Care of Roads By-law 2003-498 and have been there for decades; and

  WHEREAS for existing properties, the Use and Care of Roads By-law are normally enforced only on a complaint-driven basis; and

  WHEREAS there have been no complaints with respect to the non-compliant parking pads in this area; and

  WHEREAS the area residents support providing relief for residents with parking pads while acknowledging that any future driveways (private approaches) and parking pads (encroachments) must be in accordance with City by- laws.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in respect of the renewal of Longpré Street (Shakespeare Street) and Michel Circle, that parking pads be reinstated as they were immediately prior to the reconstruction of these streets.

17.6

Waive the fees for a Building Permit

• Moved by S. Plante
  Seconded by R. King

  WHEREAS the Vanier Business Improvement Area (BIA) and Vanier Community Service Centre, are building a Community Hub and public park, for approximately $200,000; and

  WHEREAS the Community Hub was originally created through My Main Street Federal ExtDev funding for which the Vanier BIA won an international Placemaking award; and

  WHEREAS these are all not-for-profit organizations; and

  WHEREAS the Trillium Foundation has approved funding for this project, along with Carleton University and private donors; and

  WHEREAS this project is for the public good, and in the public interest.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the building permit fee of $9,812.40 for application CON-2025-004835 - 267 MARIER AVE, Ottawa, ON hereby be waived.

18.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

19.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

20.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

20.1

Three Readings

• Moved by C. Curry
  Seconded by M. Carr

  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 repeal By-laws No. 2025-149 and No. 2025-150- regarding the property known municipally as 4200 March Road.
  b.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-498 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate the use and care of roads.
  c.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-447 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate the use of private approaches. 
  d.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2023-230 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate Right of Way patios on City highways. 
  e.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-445 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate road activity on City highways. 
  f.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-446 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate encroachments on City highways.
  g.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-497 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate the movement of over-dimensional vehicles on City highways. 
  h.    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.
  i.    A bylaw of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.
  j.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1005 Quigley Hill Rd (the "benefitting property")
  k.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 4175 Strandherd Drive 
  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 1058, 1062, 1066 Silver Street & 1291, 1295, and 1305 Summerville 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 5940 Brophy 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 3043 Dunning Road. 
  o.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 343 Bronson Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
  p.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 1121 Wellington Street West be of cultural heritage value or interest.
  q.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal the by-law designating 6295 Fourth Line Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
  r.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands on voie Ludis Way, voie Ventus Way, voie Cerulean Way, on Plan 4M-1757 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  s.    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.
  t.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 4M-1674 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.

21.

Confirmation By-law

22.

Inquiries

23.

Adjournment