Public Works and Infrastructure Committee
Thursday, March 27, 2025
14 motions across 11 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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11.1
PASSED
CLOSE VOTE
Report Recommendation(s) That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council approve that the construction of the MUP along the west side of the Airport Parkway be deferred and considered with the Airport Parkway widening.
Motion 1
7 Yes
4 No
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Report Recommendation(s) That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council approve that the construction of the MUP along the west side of the Airport Parkway be deferred and considered with the Airport Parkway widening.
Motion 1
Motion – Councillor C. Kitts – Deferral of the Multi-Use Pathway Along the Airport Parkway
Report Recommendation(s) That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council approve that the construction of the MUP along the west side of the Airport Parkway be deferred and considered with the Airport Parkway widening.
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ABSENT (0)
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12.1
WHEREAS the City is currently undertaking a feasibility study to identify opportunities to improve transit and active transportation on Bank Street between Highway 417 and the Rideau Canal as shown in Document 1 attached to this motion; andWHEREAS changes to Bank Street have the potential to generate increased traffic on side streets connecting to Queen Elizabeth Driveway, many of which are one-way; and WHEREAS residents of this area have submitted a petition concerned about Current traffic...
Motion no. pwic PWIC 2025-18-05
· moved by T. Tierney
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WHEREAS the City is currently undertaking a feasibility study to identify opportunities to improve transit and active transportation on Bank Street between Highway 417 and the Rideau Canal as shown in Document 1 attached to this motion; andWHEREAS changes to Bank Street have the potential to generate increased traffic on side streets connecting to Queen Elizabeth Driveway, many of which are one-way; and WHEREAS residents of this area have submitted a petition concerned about Current traffic...
Motion no. pwic PWIC 2025-18-05 · moved by T. Tierney
Bank Street Active Transportation and Transit Priority Feasibility Study
WHEREAS the City is currently undertaking a feasibility study to identify opportunities to improve transit and active transportation on Bank Street between Highway 417 and the Rideau Canal as shown in Document 1 attached to this motion; andWHEREAS changes to Bank Street have the potential to generate increased traffic on side streets connecting to Queen Elizabeth Driveway, many of which are one-way; and WHEREAS residents of this area have submitted a petition concerned about Current traffic...
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Moved by: Councillor T. Tierney
14.1
PASSED
That the rules of procedure be waived to consider the matter below at the March 27, 2025 meeting of Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. WHEREAS the recently approved ByWard Market and Lowertown West Heritage Conservation District Plans recognize that these neighbourhoods have been home to many diverse communities; and WHEREAS the new plans encourage the City to explore opportunities to incorporate interpretation that celebrates the many histories associated with the neighbourhood; and...
Motion no. pwic 2025-18-04
· moved by C. Kitts
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That the rules of procedure be waived to consider the matter below at the March 27, 2025 meeting of Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. WHEREAS the recently approved ByWard Market and Lowertown West Heritage Conservation District Plans recognize that these neighbourhoods have been home to many diverse communities; and WHEREAS the new plans encourage the City to explore opportunities to incorporate interpretation that celebrates the many histories associated with the neighbourhood; and...
Motion no. pwic 2025-18-04 · moved by C. Kitts
200th Anniversary of Bytown - Commemorative Blades recognizing significance of Irish Settlement in L200th Anniversary of Bytown - Commemorative Blades recognizing significance of Irish Settlement in Lowertown
That the rules of procedure be waived to consider the matter below at the March 27, 2025 meeting of Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. WHEREAS the recently approved ByWard Market and Lowertown West Heritage Conservation District Plans recognize that these neighbourhoods have been home to many diverse communities; and WHEREAS the new plans encourage the City to explore opportunities to incorporate interpretation that celebrates the many histories associated with the neighbourhood; and...
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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts
3.1
PASSED
A motion on "PWIC Minutes 17 – Thursday, February 27, 2025"
Motion 1
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A motion on "PWIC Minutes 17 – Thursday, February 27, 2025"
Motion 1
PWIC Minutes 17 – Thursday, February 27, 2025
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Motion – Councillor D. Brown – Road Safety Action Plan Funding
PASSED
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council direct staff to identify up to $10 million and direct funding in 2026 to the warranted traffic control devices program to further reduce the current backlog of warranted intersections in need of funding.
Motion no. pwic 2025-18-01
· moved by C. Kitts
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council direct staff to identify up to $10 million and direct funding in 2026 to the warranted traffic control devices program to further reduce the current backlog of warranted intersections in need of funding.
Motion no. pwic 2025-18-01 · moved by C. Kitts
Motion – Councillor D. Brown – Road Safety Action Plan Funding
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council direct staff to identify up to $10 million and direct funding in 2026 to the warranted traffic control devices program to further reduce the current backlog of warranted intersections in need of funding.
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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts
Report Recommendation(s) That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council direct staff to identify up to $10 million within the Road Safety Action Program funded through the Automated Speed Enforcement and the Red Light Camera revenue and direct this funding in 2026 to the warranted traffic control devices program to further reduce the current backlog of warranted intersections in need of funding.
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council direct staff to identify up to $10 million within the Road Safety Action Program funded through the Automated Speed Enforcement and the Red Light Camera revenue and direct this funding in 2026 to the warranted traffic control devices program to further reduce the current backlog of warranted intersections in need of funding.
Motion 1
Motion – Councillor D. Brown – Road Safety Action Plan Funding
Report Recommendation(s) That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council direct staff to identify up to $10 million within the Road Safety Action Program funded through the Automated Speed Enforcement and the Red Light Camera revenue and direct this funding in 2026 to the warranted traffic control devices program to further reduce the current backlog of warranted intersections in need of funding.
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Councillor S. Plante – To develop a plan to install the outstanding 51 warranted PXOs by 2030
Report Recommendation(s) That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council direct staff to develop a plan and timeline that includes the required additional funding within the Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP) Program - funded through the Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera revenues - to install the outstanding 51 warranted PXOs by 2030, and report back to Transportation Committee and Council by Q4 of 2025, in advance of the 2026 Budget.
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council direct staff to develop a plan and timeline that includes the required additional funding within the Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP) Program - funded through the Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera revenues - to install the outstanding 51 warranted PXOs by 2030, and report back to Transportation Committee and Council by Q4 of 2025, in advance of the 2026 Budget.
Motion 1
Councillor S. Plante – To develop a plan to install the outstanding 51 warranted PXOs by 2030
Report Recommendation(s) That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council direct staff to develop a plan and timeline that includes the required additional funding within the Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP) Program - funded through the Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera revenues - to install the outstanding 51 warranted PXOs by 2030, and report back to Transportation Committee and Council by Q4 of 2025, in advance of the 2026 Budget.
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PASSED
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council direct staff to include in the 2025 Road Safety Action Plan Annual Report a plan, including the estimated required funding, to implement the backlog of Pedestrian Crossovers at all warranted locations city-wide by 2030. Additionally, that staff be further directed to actively seek opportunities to fund the plan to eliminate the backlog by 2030.
Motion no. pwic 2025-18-02
· moved by C. Kitts
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council direct staff to include in the 2025 Road Safety Action Plan Annual Report a plan, including the estimated required funding, to implement the backlog of Pedestrian Crossovers at all warranted locations city-wide by 2030. Additionally, that staff be further directed to actively seek opportunities to fund the plan to eliminate the backlog by 2030.
Motion no. pwic 2025-18-02 · moved by C. Kitts
Councillor S. Plante – To develop a plan to install the outstanding 51 warranted PXOs by 2030
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council direct staff to include in the 2025 Road Safety Action Plan Annual Report a plan, including the estimated required funding, to implement the backlog of Pedestrian Crossovers at all warranted locations city-wide by 2030. Additionally, that staff be further directed to actively seek opportunities to fund the plan to eliminate the backlog by 2030.
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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts
6.1
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend that Council: Approve the City’s continued participation in the Provincial Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program for an additional five-years, until 2029, as extended by the province, and report back at the conclusion of the final year of the pilot; Approve amendments to the City’s E-scooters By-law No. 2020-174 substantially in the form attached as Document 3 and as outlined in this report; Approve the...
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend that Council: Approve the City’s continued participation in the Provincial Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program for an additional five-years, until 2029, as extended by the province, and report back at the conclusion of the final year of the pilot; Approve amendments to the City’s E-scooters By-law No. 2020-174 substantially in the form attached as Document 3 and as outlined in this report; Approve the...
Motion 1
2024 E-Scooter Season and Extension of the Pilot Program
Report Recommendation(s) That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend that Council: Approve the City’s continued participation in the Provincial Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program for an additional five-years, until 2029, as extended by the province, and report back at the conclusion of the final year of the pilot; Approve amendments to the City’s E-scooters By-law No. 2020-174 substantially in the form attached as Document 3 and as outlined in this report; Approve the...
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Amendments to Residential Boulevard Gardening Regulations in the Use and Care of Roads By-law
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend City Council approve the amendments to the Use and Care of Roads By-law as set out in Document 1 and as described in this report.
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend City Council approve the amendments to the Use and Care of Roads By-law as set out in Document 1 and as described in this report.
Motion 1
Amendments to Residential Boulevard Gardening Regulations in the Use and Care of Roads By-law
Report Recommendation(s) That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend City Council approve the amendments to the Use and Care of Roads By-law as set out in Document 1 and as described in this report.
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PASSED
WHEREAS the Use and Care of Roads By-law No. 2003-498 places an obligation on the owner of land zoned residential to cut the grass and weeds on the boulevard abutting the owner’s land; and, WHEREAS the by-law also prohibits the digging up and removal of grass within a boulevard; and, WHEREAS the Use and Care of Roads By-law was amended in 2023 to permit residents to replace the grass in a boulevard abutting the property with a garden, subject to parameters including setbacks from existing...
Motion no. pwic 2025-18-03
· moved by L. Johnson
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WHEREAS the Use and Care of Roads By-law No. 2003-498 places an obligation on the owner of land zoned residential to cut the grass and weeds on the boulevard abutting the owner’s land; and, WHEREAS the by-law also prohibits the digging up and removal of grass within a boulevard; and, WHEREAS the Use and Care of Roads By-law was amended in 2023 to permit residents to replace the grass in a boulevard abutting the property with a garden, subject to parameters including setbacks from existing...
Motion no. pwic 2025-18-03 · moved by L. Johnson
Amendments to Residential Boulevard Gardening Regulations in the Use and Care of Roads By-law
WHEREAS the Use and Care of Roads By-law No. 2003-498 places an obligation on the owner of land zoned residential to cut the grass and weeds on the boulevard abutting the owner’s land; and, WHEREAS the by-law also prohibits the digging up and removal of grass within a boulevard; and, WHEREAS the Use and Care of Roads By-law was amended in 2023 to permit residents to replace the grass in a boulevard abutting the property with a garden, subject to parameters including setbacks from existing...
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Moved by: Councillor L. Johnson
6.3
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend City Council approve the amendments to the following by-laws to improve administration and harmonize enforcement regulation as described in this report and set out in Documents 1 to 5: Private Approach By-law (By-law No. 2003-447) Right of Way Patio By-law (By-law No. 2023-230) Encroachments on City Highways By-law (By-law No. 2003-446) Road Activity By-law (By-law No. 2003-445) Over-dimensional Vehicles on City...
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend City Council approve the amendments to the following by-laws to improve administration and harmonize enforcement regulation as described in this report and set out in Documents 1 to 5: Private Approach By-law (By-law No. 2003-447) Right of Way Patio By-law (By-law No. 2023-230) Encroachments on City Highways By-law (By-law No. 2003-446) Road Activity By-law (By-law No. 2003-445) Over-dimensional Vehicles on City...
Motion 1
Administrative and Enforcement Amendments to Right of Way By-laws
Report Recommendation(s) That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend City Council approve the amendments to the following by-laws to improve administration and harmonize enforcement regulation as described in this report and set out in Documents 1 to 5: Private Approach By-law (By-law No. 2003-447) Right of Way Patio By-law (By-law No. 2023-230) Encroachments on City Highways By-law (By-law No. 2003-446) Road Activity By-law (By-law No. 2003-445) Over-dimensional Vehicles on City...
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7.1
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend that Council delegate the authority to the General Manager, Public Works to: Proceed with an RFP and finalize an agreement with the successful proponent for a parking payment system to replace the existing Pay Display kiosks that will be based on pay-by-license plate technology, as described in this report and funded through the Parking Reserve Fund; and Proceed with an RFP and finalize an agreement with the...
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend that Council delegate the authority to the General Manager, Public Works to: Proceed with an RFP and finalize an agreement with the successful proponent for a parking payment system to replace the existing Pay Display kiosks that will be based on pay-by-license plate technology, as described in this report and funded through the Parking Reserve Fund; and Proceed with an RFP and finalize an agreement with the...
Motion 1
Procurement of New Parking Payment System
Report Recommendation(s) That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend that Council delegate the authority to the General Manager, Public Works to: Proceed with an RFP and finalize an agreement with the successful proponent for a parking payment system to replace the existing Pay Display kiosks that will be based on pay-by-license plate technology, as described in this report and funded through the Parking Reserve Fund; and Proceed with an RFP and finalize an agreement with the...
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8.1
Received
Report Recommendation(s) That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee receive this report for information.
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee receive this report for information.
Motion 1
Status Update – Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Inquiries and Motions for the period ending March 14, 2025
Report Recommendation(s) That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee receive this report for information.
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