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City Council

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

30 motions across 30 agenda items · 2022-2026 term

Data sourced from official City of Ottawa council and committee meeting minutes, ingested as the City publishes them. Ottawa records name-by-name votes when council divides on an item; routine items carry without a recorded vote, so some motions show outcomes only. We're working to make this as complete as possible. Full official records on the City's meeting portal ↗

10.1 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.

Motion 1

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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Investigation of the Trillium Line Training Program

Committee recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
10.2 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.

Motion 1

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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Investigation of Building Code Services

Committee recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
10.3 Received

Committee recommendation(s) That Council receive the 2024 Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline.

Motion 1

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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – 2024 Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline

Committee recommendation(s) That Council receive the 2024 Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
10.4 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Receive the 2024 Annual Report; Approve the 2025 Update to the 2024-2025 Audit Work Plan; and, Approve the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.

Motion 1

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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – 2024 Annual Report and Updated Plan and Priorities

Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Receive the 2024 Annual Report; Approve the 2025 Update to the 2024-2025 Audit Work Plan; and, Approve the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
11.1 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Tollkeeper’s House, 1121 Wellington Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4.

Motion 1

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Designation of 1121 Wellington Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Committee recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Tollkeeper’s House, 1121 Wellington Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
11.2 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council repeal the by-law designating 6295 Fourth Line Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Motion 1

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Repeal of By-Law Designating 6295 Fourth Line Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Committee recommendation(s) That Council repeal the by-law designating 6295 Fourth Line Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
12.1 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve the proposed changes to the Residential Protective Plumbing program as outlined in this report, and the associated by-law, substantially in the form attached as Document 1 (as amended by Motion ECCC 2025-15-02), to be in effect April 1, 2025; and, Approve the proposed changes to the Compassionate Grant program as outlined in this report.

Motion 1

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Residential Protective Plumbing and Compassionate Grant Program – Review and Proposed By-law and Program Updates

Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve the proposed changes to the Residential Protective Plumbing program as outlined in this report, and the associated by-law, substantially in the form attached as Document 1 (as amended by Motion ECCC 2025-15-02), to be in effect April 1, 2025; and, Approve the proposed changes to the Compassionate Grant program as outlined in this report.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
12.2 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council delegate authority to the General Manager of Public Works to negotiate, amend, finalize, and implement a 5-year extension of the Landfill Gas Utilization agreement with PowerTrail Inc. for the Trail Waste Facility Landfill.

Motion 1

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Landfill Gas Utilization Agreement Extension

Committee recommendation(s) That Council delegate authority to the General Manager of Public Works to negotiate, amend, finalize, and implement a 5-year extension of the Landfill Gas Utilization agreement with PowerTrail Inc. for the Trail Waste Facility Landfill.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
12.3 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council recommend: That the Infrastructure and Water Services Department be directed to explore opportunities for funding, collaboration, and implementation of municipal retrofits internally and with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Hydro Ottawa / Envari, and the federal and provincial governments to ensure alignment of objectives and the best opportunities to benefit the City of Ottawa; That the Infrastructure and Water Services Department be...

Motion 1

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Motion - S. Menard - Energy and GHG Reduction Program

Committee recommendation(s) That Council recommend: That the Infrastructure and Water Services Department be directed to explore opportunities for funding, collaboration, and implementation of municipal retrofits internally and with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Hydro Ottawa / Envari, and the federal and provincial governments to ensure alignment of objectives and the best opportunities to benefit the City of Ottawa; That the Infrastructure and Water Services Department be...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
13.1 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council Receive this report for information; and Approve the expansion and renovation of Station 94 (5669 Manotick Main St.) and Station 93 (6891 Parkway Rd.) to accommodate full-time on-site career firefighter staffing as outlined in this report, subject to approval through the budget process for the relevant funding year.

Motion 1

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Ottawa Fire Services 2025 Station Location Study

Committee recommendation(s) That Council Receive this report for information; and Approve the expansion and renovation of Station 94 (5669 Manotick Main St.) and Station 93 (6891 Parkway Rd.) to accommodate full-time on-site career firefighter staffing as outlined in this report, subject to approval through the budget process for the relevant funding year.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
14.1 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council refuse an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 256 Rideau Street and 211 Besserer Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a minimum total amenity area of 1,349.8 metres squared for 579 dwelling units, whereas a minimum total amenity area of 2,277.6 metres squared is required for 566 dwelling units.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 256 Rideau Street and 211 Besserer Street

Committee recommendation(s) That Council refuse an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 256 Rideau Street and 211 Besserer Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a minimum total amenity area of 1,349.8 metres squared for 579 dwelling units, whereas a minimum total amenity area of 2,277.6 metres squared is required for 566 dwelling units.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
14.2 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as amended, for 1020 and 1070 March Road, 1345 March Valley Road, and part of an unaddressed parcel abutting 1345 March Valley Road with PIN 045271025 as shown in Document 1, to permit a residential subdivision consisting of low-rise residential uses, mixed-use blocks, a public park, and a school, as detailed in Document 2. Carried with Councillor C. Kelly dissenting.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-Law Amendment – 1020 and 1070 March Road, 1345 March Valley Road, and part of an unaddressed parcel abutting 1345 March Valley Road with PIN 045271025

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as amended, for 1020 and 1070 March Road, 1345 March Valley Road, and part of an unaddressed parcel abutting 1345 March Valley Road with PIN 045271025 as shown in Document 1, to permit a residential subdivision consisting of low-rise residential uses, mixed-use blocks, a public park, and a school, as detailed in Document 2. Carried with Councillor C. Kelly dissenting.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.1.1 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the former Erskine Presbyterian Church at 343 Bronson Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4.

Motion 1

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Designation of 343 Bronson Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Committee recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the former Erskine Presbyterian Church at 343 Bronson Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.2.1 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve the updated Sewer Use By-law as described in this report, and substantially in the form attached as Document 1, to be in effect July 1, 2025.

Motion 1

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Sewer Use By-law Review

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve the updated Sewer Use By-law as described in this report, and substantially in the form attached as Document 1, to be in effect July 1, 2025.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.3.1 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 35 MacKay Street and 71 Thomas Street, as shown in Document 1, from “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone ‘UD’, Urban Exception 900 (R4UD[900])” to “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone ‘UD’, Urban Exception XXX1 (R4UD[XXX1])” and “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone ‘UD’, Urban Exception XXX2 (R4UD[XXX2])” in order to facilitate the creation of a new lot for the construction of a new single detached...

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 35 MacKay Street and 71 Thomas Street

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 35 MacKay Street and 71 Thomas Street, as shown in Document 1, from “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone ‘UD’, Urban Exception 900 (R4UD[900])” to “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone ‘UD’, Urban Exception XXX1 (R4UD[XXX1])” and “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone ‘UD’, Urban Exception XXX2 (R4UD[XXX2])” in order to facilitate the creation of a new lot for the construction of a new single detached...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.3.2 PASSED

Planning and Housing Committee and Built Heritage Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application for new construction at 35 MacKay Street according to plans by Ardington and Associates Designs dated November 7, 2024 and September 3, 2024 received on December 3, 2024, 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...

Motion 1

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Application for new construction at 35 MacKay Street, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, located in the New Edinburgh Heritage Conservation

Planning and Housing Committee and Built Heritage Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application for new construction at 35 MacKay Street according to plans by Ardington and Associates Designs dated November 7, 2024 and September 3, 2024 received on December 3, 2024, 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...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.3.3 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2040 Arrowsmith Drive, as shown in Document 1, to permit a six-storey mixed use building, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 2040 Arrowsmith Drive

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2040 Arrowsmith Drive, as shown in Document 1, to permit a six-storey mixed use building, as detailed in Document 2.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.3.4 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 250 Forestglade Crescent, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the lands from R3L to R3L[XXXX] H12 in order to add residential care facility as an additional permitted land use and increase the maximum permitted building height to 12 metres, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 250 Forestglade Crescent

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 250 Forestglade Crescent, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the lands from R3L to R3L[XXXX] H12 in order to add residential care facility as an additional permitted land use and increase the maximum permitted building height to 12 metres, as detailed in Document 2.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.4.1 PASSED

Report recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of February 12, 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 1-2.

Motion 1

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Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 12, 2025

Report recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of February 12, 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 1-2.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
16

A motion on "In Camera Items"

Motion 1

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In Camera Items

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17 PASSED

That the Audit Committee Report 10, Built Heritage Committee Report 21, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 15, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 16, Planning and Housing Committee Report 42 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 12, 2025” be received and adopted as amended.

Motion no. 2025 - 52-02 · moved by M. Carr

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Motion to Adopt Reports

That the Audit Committee Report 10, Built Heritage Committee Report 21, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 15, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 16, Planning and Housing Committee Report 42 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 12, 2025” be received and adopted as amended.

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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
18.1 PASSED

WHEREAS on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 viral disease a pandemic, and WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented in its far-reaching impacts, including collective trauma, on individuals, families, children and vulnerable communities, and WHEREAS the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt in overburdened and under-resourced health care systems and a range of other public services that have still not fully recovered from the pandemic, and WHEREAS...

Motion no. 2025 - 52-03 · moved by T. Kavanagh

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Covid-19 Remembrance Motion – 5th anniversary

WHEREAS on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 viral disease a pandemic, and WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented in its far-reaching impacts, including collective trauma, on individuals, families, children and vulnerable communities, and WHEREAS the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt in overburdened and under-resourced health care systems and a range of other public services that have still not fully recovered from the pandemic, and WHEREAS...

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Moved by: Councillor T. Kavanagh

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
18.2 PASSED

WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; and WHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements; and WHEREAS municipalities can...

Motion no. 2025 - 52-04 · moved by A. Troster

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International Women’s Day

WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; and WHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements; and WHEREAS municipalities can...

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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
19.1 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion to obtain endorsement from Council to hold a ‘Special Meeting’ of the Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. WHEREAS the Provincial Planning Statement came into force on October 20, 2024.WHEREAS staff made a submission to the Minister on October 4, 2024 requesting a transition period for 3 matters: A transition that the PPS 2024 policies, including Policy 2.1.1. for the incorporation...

Motion no. 2025 - 52-05 · moved by J. Leiper

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Provincial Planning Statement

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion to obtain endorsement from Council to hold a ‘Special Meeting’ of the Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. WHEREAS the Provincial Planning Statement came into force on October 20, 2024.WHEREAS staff made a submission to the Minister on October 4, 2024 requesting a transition period for 3 matters: A transition that the PPS 2024 policies, including Policy 2.1.1. for the incorporation...

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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
20.1

WHEREAS the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Parish located at 750 Ridgewood Avenue is expecting significant attendance during the Orthodox Easter period that will result in overflow parking needs that cannot be accommodated on their site; and WHEREAS the parish has requested the ability for their parishioners to use the Mooney’s Bay Park parking lot during the Easter season, in keeping with past arrangements; and WHEREAS, with 1600 families in the parish, there have been community concerns with...

Motion 1 · moved by R. Brockington

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Use of Mooney’s Bay Parking Lot

WHEREAS the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Parish located at 750 Ridgewood Avenue is expecting significant attendance during the Orthodox Easter period that will result in overflow parking needs that cannot be accommodated on their site; and WHEREAS the parish has requested the ability for their parishioners to use the Mooney’s Bay Park parking lot during the Easter season, in keeping with past arrangements; and WHEREAS, with 1600 families in the parish, there have been community concerns with...

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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington

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21.1 PASSED

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-81 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 299 Carling Avenue, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2025-82 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.2025-83 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of George Street on...

Motion no. 2025 - 52-06 · moved by M. Carr

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Three Readings

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-81 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 299 Carling Avenue, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2025-82 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.2025-83 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of George Street on...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr

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22 PASSED

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 26 February 2025.

Motion no. 2025 - 52-07 · moved by M. Carr

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Confirmation By-law

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 26 February 2025.

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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr

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24 PASSED

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 26 February 2025 be adjourned.

Motion no. 2025 - 52-08 · moved by M. Carr

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Adjournment

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 26 February 2025 be adjourned.

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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr

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5.1 PASSED

A motion on "Minutes of the Council meeting of 12 February 2025"

Motion 1

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Minutes of the Council meeting of 12 February 2025

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9 PASSED

That the Audit Committee Report 10, Built Heritage Committee Report 21, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 15, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 16, Planning and Housing Committee Report 42 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 12, 2025” be received and considered.

Motion no. 2025 - 52-01 · moved by M. Carr

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Motion to Introduce Reports

That the Audit Committee Report 10, Built Heritage Committee Report 21, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 15, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 16, Planning and Housing Committee Report 42 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 12, 2025” be received and considered.

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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.