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The Community Services Committee today approved a new membership and admissions model for City fitness and recreation activities. The proposed system would simplify memberships, set consistent prices and offer residents a range of affordable recreation options.
Under the new model, residents would be able to select the service level they want from a streamlined, three-tier system, both for drop-in admissions and memberships. Passes and memberships would be priced based on the cost of delivering the activity and would be consistent across all 58 City facilities.
The most popular activities, like public swimming and skating, would be in the most affordable tier. The next tier would include activities that require specialized spaces and equipment, such as weight rooms and squash courts. The third tier would be for activities that require a certified instructor or additional staff, space and equipment, such as group fitness classes, aqua fitness, wave swim and rock-wall climbing.
Most current members would see little change to their fees when the new model launches later in 2025. To help make the transition easier for those with existing memberships, the City would phase in the new prices, limiting increases to $5 per month for individuals and $10 per month for households. For those who visit more than four times per month, the annual membership is a cost-effective option that offers more value per visit. The City would continue to offer a 20-per-cent discount for Ottawa Public Library card holders and group memberships. The Hand in Hand fee assistance program would continue to provide up to $185 per year for qualifying low-income residents.
New by-law would allow alcohol in designated parks
The Committee approved a new Parks and Facilities By-law, which governs the range of permitted activities in parks and associated facilities and aims to protect and preserve them for safe public enjoyment. The by-law includes a new provision that would allow personal consumption of alcohol in certain areas of designated parks, as part of a pilot project from July 1 to October 31, 2025. City staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, would determine both the parks in which this would be permitted and the specific areas within those parks. Alcohol consumption would continue to be prohibited in non-designated parks and outside of indicated areas, for the safety of children and other park users. Staff would report back on the pilot results by Q2 2026.
The by-law would also simplify language to improve clarity and adopt a more permissive approach to many activities, such as fishing. It includes new provisions to align with current practices and technologies, such as electric and battery-operated motorized vehicles and devices in parks.
Service agreements to support stable social housing
The Committee approved delegating authority for staff to enter service agreements on behalf of the City with providers of Rent-Geared-to-Income housing, ensuring long-term stability for residents. The new service agreements would shift to a transparent and simplified needs-based system to protect existing tenancies and ensure financial sustainability.
The City would also retain savings from expired mortgages and redirect them for repairs or operations as needed. Re-investing these funds would help providers preserve existing units at affordable rents and ensure they are maintained in good repair. By renewing partnerships with existing housing providers, the City would help ensure deeply affordable housing remains viable and well-maintained for low-income residents.
Items approved at this meeting will rise to Council on Wednesday, June 11.
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Under the new model, residents would be able to select the service level they want from a streamlined, three-tier system, both for drop-in admissions and memberships. Passes and memberships would be priced based on the cost of delivering the activity and would be consistent across all 58 City facilities.
The most popular activities, like public swimming and skating, would be in the most affordable tier. The next tier would include activities that require specialized spaces and equipment, such as weight rooms and squash courts. The third tier would be for activities that require a certified instructor or additional staff, space and equipment, such as group fitness classes, aqua fitness, wave swim and rock-wall climbing.
Most current members would see little change to their fees when the new model launches later in 2025. To help make the transition easier for those with existing memberships, the City would phase in the new prices, limiting increases to $5 per month for individuals and $10 per month for households. For those who visit more than four times per month, the annual membership is a cost-effective option that offers more value per visit. The City would continue to offer a 20-per-cent discount for Ottawa Public Library card holders and group memberships. The Hand in Hand fee assistance program would continue to provide up to $185 per year for qualifying low-income residents.
New by-law would allow alcohol in designated parks
The Committee approved a new Parks and Facilities By-law, which governs the range of permitted activities in parks and associated facilities and aims to protect and preserve them for safe public enjoyment. The by-law includes a new provision that would allow personal consumption of alcohol in certain areas of designated parks, as part of a pilot project from July 1 to October 31, 2025. City staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, would determine both the parks in which this would be permitted and the specific areas within those parks. Alcohol consumption would continue to be prohibited in non-designated parks and outside of indicated areas, for the safety of children and other park users. Staff would report back on the pilot results by Q2 2026.
The by-law would also simplify language to improve clarity and adopt a more permissive approach to many activities, such as fishing. It includes new provisions to align with current practices and technologies, such as electric and battery-operated motorized vehicles and devices in parks.
Service agreements to support stable social housing
The Committee approved delegating authority for staff to enter service agreements on behalf of the City with providers of Rent-Geared-to-Income housing, ensuring long-term stability for residents. The new service agreements would shift to a transparent and simplified needs-based system to protect existing tenancies and ensure financial sustainability.
The City would also retain savings from expired mortgages and redirect them for repairs or operations as needed. Re-investing these funds would help providers preserve existing units at affordable rents and ensure they are maintained in good repair. By renewing partnerships with existing housing providers, the City would help ensure deeply affordable housing remains viable and well-maintained for low-income residents.
Items approved at this meeting will rise to Council on Wednesday, June 11.
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