City Council
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
54 motions across 33 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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10
PASSED
That the Finance and Corporate Services Department report entitled “Appointment of Hearing Officers for the City of Ottawa’s Administrative Penalty System”, Built Heritage Committee Report 27A, Built Heritage Committee Report 28, Joint Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 7, 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...
Motion no. 2026-73-02
· moved by W. Lo
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That the Finance and Corporate Services Department report entitled “Appointment of Hearing Officers for the City of Ottawa’s Administrative Penalty System”, Built Heritage Committee Report 27A, Built Heritage Committee Report 28, Joint Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 7, 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...
Motion no. 2026-73-02 · moved by W. Lo
Motion to Introduce Reports
That the Finance and Corporate Services Department report entitled “Appointment of Hearing Officers for the City of Ottawa’s Administrative Penalty System”, Built Heritage Committee Report 27A, Built Heritage Committee Report 28, Joint Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 7, 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...
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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo
11.1
Received
Recommendation That Council publicly receive Report ACS2026-PWD-GEN-0001 previously considered by Council in closed session on January 14, 2026.
Motion 1
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Recommendation That Council publicly receive Report ACS2026-PWD-GEN-0001 previously considered by Council in closed session on January 14, 2026.
Motion 1
Acquisition Update – Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre
Recommendation That Council publicly receive Report ACS2026-PWD-GEN-0001 previously considered by Council in closed session on January 14, 2026.
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12.1
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the appointment of Olugboyega Alawode, Thomas Fagan, Ian Fine, Michaelson Fleurantin, David Lewis, and Andy Radhakant as Administrative Penalty System Hearing Officers for the remainder of this Term of Council, as further described in this report.
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the appointment of Olugboyega Alawode, Thomas Fagan, Ian Fine, Michaelson Fleurantin, David Lewis, and Andy Radhakant as Administrative Penalty System Hearing Officers for the remainder of this Term of Council, as further described in this report.
Motion 1
Appointment of Hearing Officers for the City of Ottawa’s Administrative Penalty System
Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the appointment of Olugboyega Alawode, Thomas Fagan, Ian Fine, Michaelson Fleurantin, David Lewis, and Andy Radhakant as Administrative Penalty System Hearing Officers for the remainder of this Term of Council, as further described in this report.
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13.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application for alteration at 290 Park Road according to plans by Andre Godin Design dated September 8, 2025 and received on September 9, 2025 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 changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application for alteration at 290 Park Road according to plans by Andre Godin Design dated September 8, 2025 and received on September 9, 2025 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 changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed...
Motion 1
Heritage Permit for Alterations at 290 Park Road, in the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application for alteration at 290 Park Road according to plans by Andre Godin Design dated September 8, 2025 and received on September 9, 2025 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 changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed...
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13.2
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive for information the Beaverbrook Heritage Conservation District Feasibility Assessment, as directed by report ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0046 and attached as Document 2. Direct Heritage Planning staff to undertake an HCD Study and prepare an HCD Plan for Beaverbrook, in accordance with the requirements outlined by the Ontario Heritage Act.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive for information the Beaverbrook Heritage Conservation District Feasibility Assessment, as directed by report ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0046 and attached as Document 2. Direct Heritage Planning staff to undertake an HCD Study and prepare an HCD Plan for Beaverbrook, in accordance with the requirements outlined by the Ontario Heritage Act.
Motion 1
Beaverbrook Heritage Conservation District Feasibility Assessment
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive for information the Beaverbrook Heritage Conservation District Feasibility Assessment, as directed by report ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0046 and attached as Document 2. Direct Heritage Planning staff to undertake an HCD Study and prepare an HCD Plan for Beaverbrook, in accordance with the requirements outlined by the Ontario Heritage Act.
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14.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve amendments, as provided as Document 1, as amended by Motion No. Joint PHC-ARAC 2025-07-01, to Information and Materials for Planning Applications By-law 2023-297, to: rename the by-law to “Development Application Studies and Plans By-law”; list plans and studies that may be required as part of a complete development application, and provide greater transparency of when particular plans and studies may be required by application...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve amendments, as provided as Document 1, as amended by Motion No. Joint PHC-ARAC 2025-07-01, to Information and Materials for Planning Applications By-law 2023-297, to: rename the by-law to “Development Application Studies and Plans By-law”; list plans and studies that may be required as part of a complete development application, and provide greater transparency of when particular plans and studies may be required by application...
Motion 1
Development Application Study Policy and OPA 47: Housing Acceleration Plan Update
Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve amendments, as provided as Document 1, as amended by Motion No. Joint PHC-ARAC 2025-07-01, to Information and Materials for Planning Applications By-law 2023-297, to: rename the by-law to “Development Application Studies and Plans By-law”; list plans and studies that may be required as part of a complete development application, and provide greater transparency of when particular plans and studies may be required by application...
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New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: 1. Approve the staff recommended amendments to Document 1 – Final draft of the new Zoning By-law and Zoning Map (Documents 1A through 1C, inclusive) by approving the following as amended by Motion No PHC-ARAC 2025-07-03: a. Document 2 – Staff-recommended changes to correct errors in the final draft of the Zoning By-law; b. Document 3 – Staff-recommended amendments to the Zoning Map of the draft Zoning By-law; and c. Document 4 –...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: 1. Approve the staff recommended amendments to Document 1 – Final draft of the new Zoning By-law and Zoning Map (Documents 1A through 1C, inclusive) by approving the following as amended by Motion No PHC-ARAC 2025-07-03: a. Document 2 – Staff-recommended changes to correct errors in the final draft of the Zoning By-law; b. Document 3 – Staff-recommended amendments to the Zoning Map of the draft Zoning By-law; and c. Document 4 –...
Motion 1
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: 1. Approve the staff recommended amendments to Document 1 – Final draft of the new Zoning By-law and Zoning Map (Documents 1A through 1C, inclusive) by approving the following as amended by Motion No PHC-ARAC 2025-07-03: a. Document 2 – Staff-recommended changes to correct errors in the final draft of the Zoning By-law; b. Document 3 – Staff-recommended amendments to the Zoning Map of the draft Zoning By-law; and c. Document 4 –...
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PASSED
WHEREAS the final draft new Zoning By-law and Zoning Map were released on September 28, 2025, and this version of the proposed By-law and Zoning Map are included in report ACS2025-PDB-PS-0020 released December 1, 2025; and AND WHEREAS since the release of final Draft in September, staff received comments from the public, and have prepared proposed amendments to the draft By-law and Zoning Map through Document 2, 3 and 4; and AND WHEREAS, additional supportable changes to the draft provisions...
Motion no. 2026-73-03
· moved by J. Leiper
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WHEREAS the final draft new Zoning By-law and Zoning Map were released on September 28, 2025, and this version of the proposed By-law and Zoning Map are included in report ACS2025-PDB-PS-0020 released December 1, 2025; and AND WHEREAS since the release of final Draft in September, staff received comments from the public, and have prepared proposed amendments to the draft By-law and Zoning Map through Document 2, 3 and 4; and AND WHEREAS, additional supportable changes to the draft provisions...
Motion no. 2026-73-03 · moved by J. Leiper
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS the final draft new Zoning By-law and Zoning Map were released on September 28, 2025, and this version of the proposed By-law and Zoning Map are included in report ACS2025-PDB-PS-0020 released December 1, 2025; and AND WHEREAS since the release of final Draft in September, staff received comments from the public, and have prepared proposed amendments to the draft By-law and Zoning Map through Document 2, 3 and 4; and AND WHEREAS, additional supportable changes to the draft provisions...
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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper
PASSED
WHEREAS the Official Plan permits drive-through facilities in certain designation and transects in the Official Plan; and WHEREAS drive-through facilities have land use impacts that need to be managed to ensure there are no undue land use impacts; and WHEREAS a study of best practices in policies, zoning provisions and design of drive-through facilities would support better management of the land use impacts of drive-through facilities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to...
Motion no. 2026-73-09
· moved by L. Johnson
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WHEREAS the Official Plan permits drive-through facilities in certain designation and transects in the Official Plan; and WHEREAS drive-through facilities have land use impacts that need to be managed to ensure there are no undue land use impacts; and WHEREAS a study of best practices in policies, zoning provisions and design of drive-through facilities would support better management of the land use impacts of drive-through facilities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to...
Motion no. 2026-73-09 · moved by L. Johnson
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS the Official Plan permits drive-through facilities in certain designation and transects in the Official Plan; and WHEREAS drive-through facilities have land use impacts that need to be managed to ensure there are no undue land use impacts; and WHEREAS a study of best practices in policies, zoning provisions and design of drive-through facilities would support better management of the land use impacts of drive-through facilities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to...
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Moved by: Councillor L. Johnson
PASSED
WHEREAS 450 Terminal Avenue is currently zoned MC7 which includes warehouse as a permitted use; and WHEREAS the Official Plan assigns the Hub designation to these lands, a designation that is intended to facilitate dense, mixed-used development while generally prohibiting automobile-oriented uses including mini-storage warehouses; and WHEREAS 450 Terminal Avenue falls under this Hub designation and is proposed to be zoned H2; which carries forward many uses from the previous MC zone but does...
Motion no. 2026-73-16
· moved by M. Carr
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WHEREAS 450 Terminal Avenue is currently zoned MC7 which includes warehouse as a permitted use; and WHEREAS the Official Plan assigns the Hub designation to these lands, a designation that is intended to facilitate dense, mixed-used development while generally prohibiting automobile-oriented uses including mini-storage warehouses; and WHEREAS 450 Terminal Avenue falls under this Hub designation and is proposed to be zoned H2; which carries forward many uses from the previous MC zone but does...
Motion no. 2026-73-16 · moved by M. Carr
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS 450 Terminal Avenue is currently zoned MC7 which includes warehouse as a permitted use; and WHEREAS the Official Plan assigns the Hub designation to these lands, a designation that is intended to facilitate dense, mixed-used development while generally prohibiting automobile-oriented uses including mini-storage warehouses; and WHEREAS 450 Terminal Avenue falls under this Hub designation and is proposed to be zoned H2; which carries forward many uses from the previous MC zone but does...
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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr
PASSED
WHEREAS the property known municipally as 115 Spencer Street is City-owned and proposed to be zoned N4B H(11) in accordance with the Neighbourhoods designation of the Official Plan; and WHEREAS 115 Spencer Street has recently been converted into a parkette, built with park and play infrastructure for the local community; and WHEREAS the parcel was previously occupied by a residential dwelling, and the parcel was only recently purchased by the city to be converted into a park; and WHEREAS the...
Motion no. 2026-73-19
· moved by J. Leiper
24 Yes
0 No
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WHEREAS the property known municipally as 115 Spencer Street is City-owned and proposed to be zoned N4B H(11) in accordance with the Neighbourhoods designation of the Official Plan; and WHEREAS 115 Spencer Street has recently been converted into a parkette, built with park and play infrastructure for the local community; and WHEREAS the parcel was previously occupied by a residential dwelling, and the parcel was only recently purchased by the city to be converted into a park; and WHEREAS the...
Motion no. 2026-73-19 · moved by J. Leiper
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS the property known municipally as 115 Spencer Street is City-owned and proposed to be zoned N4B H(11) in accordance with the Neighbourhoods designation of the Official Plan; and WHEREAS 115 Spencer Street has recently been converted into a parkette, built with park and play infrastructure for the local community; and WHEREAS the parcel was previously occupied by a residential dwelling, and the parcel was only recently purchased by the city to be converted into a park; and WHEREAS the...
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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper
How councillors voted
YES (24)
- Jessica Bradley
- Riley Brockington
- David Brown
- Marty Carr
- Cathy Curry
- Sean Devine
- Laura Dudas
- Glen Gower
- David Hill
- Allan Hubley
- Laine Johnson
- Theresa Kavanagh
- Clarke Kelly
- Rawlson King
- Catherine Kitts
- Jeff Leiper
- Wilson Lo
- Matthew Luloff
- Shawn Menard
- Stéphanie Plante
- Isabelle Skalski
- M. Sutcliffe
- Tim Tierney
- Ariel Troster
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
That with respect to motion No. PHC-ARAC2025-07-14 carried at the December 17, 2025 Joint Meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee and the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee, that the wording of the motion be deleted and substituted with the following text: WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is in the process of adopting a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law intended to implement the 2022 Official Plan; and WHEREAS mineral aggregate resources are a critical component of the Province’s and the...
Motion no. 2026-73-22
· moved by C. Kelly
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That with respect to motion No. PHC-ARAC2025-07-14 carried at the December 17, 2025 Joint Meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee and the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee, that the wording of the motion be deleted and substituted with the following text: WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is in the process of adopting a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law intended to implement the 2022 Official Plan; and WHEREAS mineral aggregate resources are a critical component of the Province’s and the...
Motion no. 2026-73-22 · moved by C. Kelly
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
That with respect to motion No. PHC-ARAC2025-07-14 carried at the December 17, 2025 Joint Meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee and the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee, that the wording of the motion be deleted and substituted with the following text: WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is in the process of adopting a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law intended to implement the 2022 Official Plan; and WHEREAS mineral aggregate resources are a critical component of the Province’s and the...
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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly
DEFEATED
CLOSE VOTE
Whereas the Official Plan says that the “Corridor designation applies to bands of land along specified streets whose planned function combines a higher density of development, a greater degree of mixed uses and a higher level of street transit service than abutting Neighbourhoods, but lower density than nearby Hubs” (Section 6.2). Whereas Somerset Street East does not meet the definition of a Minor Corridor, specifically: The street transit service is limited and does not provide service to...
Motion no. 2026-73-23
· moved by S. Plante
11 Yes
13 No
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Whereas the Official Plan says that the “Corridor designation applies to bands of land along specified streets whose planned function combines a higher density of development, a greater degree of mixed uses and a higher level of street transit service than abutting Neighbourhoods, but lower density than nearby Hubs” (Section 6.2). Whereas Somerset Street East does not meet the definition of a Minor Corridor, specifically: The street transit service is limited and does not provide service to...
Motion no. 2026-73-23 · moved by S. Plante
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
Whereas the Official Plan says that the “Corridor designation applies to bands of land along specified streets whose planned function combines a higher density of development, a greater degree of mixed uses and a higher level of street transit service than abutting Neighbourhoods, but lower density than nearby Hubs” (Section 6.2). Whereas Somerset Street East does not meet the definition of a Minor Corridor, specifically: The street transit service is limited and does not provide service to...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante
How councillors voted
YES (11)
NO (13)
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
WHEREAS in March 2023, the City of Ottawa commenced the process of developing a comprehensive zoning by-law; and WHEREAS there have been 25 open houses occurring both virtually and in person throughout the city held with respect to the draft By-law; and WHEREAS over 1,800 notifications have been provided through the process of the consideration of the by-law to individuals, community associations and other stakeholders; and WHEREAS, public meetings were held in spring 2024, spring 2025 and...
Motion no. 2026-73-04
· moved by J. Leiper
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WHEREAS in March 2023, the City of Ottawa commenced the process of developing a comprehensive zoning by-law; and WHEREAS there have been 25 open houses occurring both virtually and in person throughout the city held with respect to the draft By-law; and WHEREAS over 1,800 notifications have been provided through the process of the consideration of the by-law to individuals, community associations and other stakeholders; and WHEREAS, public meetings were held in spring 2024, spring 2025 and...
Motion no. 2026-73-04 · moved by J. Leiper
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS in March 2023, the City of Ottawa commenced the process of developing a comprehensive zoning by-law; and WHEREAS there have been 25 open houses occurring both virtually and in person throughout the city held with respect to the draft By-law; and WHEREAS over 1,800 notifications have been provided through the process of the consideration of the by-law to individuals, community associations and other stakeholders; and WHEREAS, public meetings were held in spring 2024, spring 2025 and...
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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper
PASSED
WHEREAS the current Zoning By-law (2008-250) contains Section 139, titled “Low-Rise Residential Development in All Neighbourhoods within the Greenbelt (By-law 2020-289), which addresses various performance standards that apply within the Inner Greenbelt area; and WHEREAS subsection 139(5) of the current Zoning By-law addresses how to measure existing average grade for this area inside the Greenbelt, ensuring that height determinations are based on the existing grade prior to site alteration;...
Motion no. 2026-73-05
· moved by J. Leiper
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WHEREAS the current Zoning By-law (2008-250) contains Section 139, titled “Low-Rise Residential Development in All Neighbourhoods within the Greenbelt (By-law 2020-289), which addresses various performance standards that apply within the Inner Greenbelt area; and WHEREAS subsection 139(5) of the current Zoning By-law addresses how to measure existing average grade for this area inside the Greenbelt, ensuring that height determinations are based on the existing grade prior to site alteration;...
Motion no. 2026-73-05 · moved by J. Leiper
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS the current Zoning By-law (2008-250) contains Section 139, titled “Low-Rise Residential Development in All Neighbourhoods within the Greenbelt (By-law 2020-289), which addresses various performance standards that apply within the Inner Greenbelt area; and WHEREAS subsection 139(5) of the current Zoning By-law addresses how to measure existing average grade for this area inside the Greenbelt, ensuring that height determinations are based on the existing grade prior to site alteration;...
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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper
PASSED
WHEREAS the N3 zone of the draft Zoning By-law proposes to permit a maximum of 10 units per building; and WHEREAS the Housing Acceleration Plan directed that the threshold for exemption from Site Plan Control approval be increased from a maximum of 10 units to a maximum of 12 units; and WHEREAS the maximum number of units per building in the N3 zone is intended to align with the threshold for exemption from Site Plan Control; and WHEREAS the Official Plan sets out minimum targets for...
Motion no. 2026-73-06
· moved by S. Devine
24 Yes
0 No
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WHEREAS the N3 zone of the draft Zoning By-law proposes to permit a maximum of 10 units per building; and WHEREAS the Housing Acceleration Plan directed that the threshold for exemption from Site Plan Control approval be increased from a maximum of 10 units to a maximum of 12 units; and WHEREAS the maximum number of units per building in the N3 zone is intended to align with the threshold for exemption from Site Plan Control; and WHEREAS the Official Plan sets out minimum targets for...
Motion no. 2026-73-06 · moved by S. Devine
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS the N3 zone of the draft Zoning By-law proposes to permit a maximum of 10 units per building; and WHEREAS the Housing Acceleration Plan directed that the threshold for exemption from Site Plan Control approval be increased from a maximum of 10 units to a maximum of 12 units; and WHEREAS the maximum number of units per building in the N3 zone is intended to align with the threshold for exemption from Site Plan Control; and WHEREAS the Official Plan sets out minimum targets for...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine
How councillors voted
YES (24)
- Jessica Bradley
- Riley Brockington
- David Brown
- Marty Carr
- Cathy Curry
- Sean Devine
- Laura Dudas
- Glen Gower
- David Hill
- Allan Hubley
- Laine Johnson
- Theresa Kavanagh
- Clarke Kelly
- Rawlson King
- Catherine Kitts
- Jeff Leiper
- Wilson Lo
- Matthew Luloff
- Shawn Menard
- Stéphanie Plante
- Isabelle Skalski
- M. Sutcliffe
- Tim Tierney
- Ariel Troster
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan commits that “by 2046, the majority of trips in the city will be made by sustainable transportation,” such as walking, biking, and transit; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Transportation Master Plan acknowledges that “Ottawa’s minimum bike parking rates should support long-term cycling mode share targets and associated bike ownership levels”; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Transportation Master Plan also acknowledges that “the quality and...
Motion no. 2026-73-07
· moved by G. Gower
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WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan commits that “by 2046, the majority of trips in the city will be made by sustainable transportation,” such as walking, biking, and transit; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Transportation Master Plan acknowledges that “Ottawa’s minimum bike parking rates should support long-term cycling mode share targets and associated bike ownership levels”; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Transportation Master Plan also acknowledges that “the quality and...
Motion no. 2026-73-07 · moved by G. Gower
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan commits that “by 2046, the majority of trips in the city will be made by sustainable transportation,” such as walking, biking, and transit; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Transportation Master Plan acknowledges that “Ottawa’s minimum bike parking rates should support long-term cycling mode share targets and associated bike ownership levels”; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Transportation Master Plan also acknowledges that “the quality and...
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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower
PASSED
WHEREAS Motion PHC-ARAC 2025-07-07, as approved by Joint Committee, directed staff to report back in 2029 on electric vehicle ownership; and WHEREAS electric vehicle ownership data is publicly available and updated regularly by the Ministry of Transportation; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT recommendation 5 of Report ACS2025-PDB-0020 be amended to “Direct staff to monitor electric vehicle car ownership and report back to Council no later than 2029 and earlier if new information is available”;...
Motion no. 2026-73-08
· moved by R. King
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WHEREAS Motion PHC-ARAC 2025-07-07, as approved by Joint Committee, directed staff to report back in 2029 on electric vehicle ownership; and WHEREAS electric vehicle ownership data is publicly available and updated regularly by the Ministry of Transportation; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT recommendation 5 of Report ACS2025-PDB-0020 be amended to “Direct staff to monitor electric vehicle car ownership and report back to Council no later than 2029 and earlier if new information is available”;...
Motion no. 2026-73-08 · moved by R. King
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS Motion PHC-ARAC 2025-07-07, as approved by Joint Committee, directed staff to report back in 2029 on electric vehicle ownership; and WHEREAS electric vehicle ownership data is publicly available and updated regularly by the Ministry of Transportation; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT recommendation 5 of Report ACS2025-PDB-0020 be amended to “Direct staff to monitor electric vehicle car ownership and report back to Council no later than 2029 and earlier if new information is available”;...
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Moved by: Councillor R. King
PASSED
WHEREAS the owners of 1200 Baseline Road currently operate an automobile dealership and service station on the property; and WHEREAS the Official Plan assigns the Hub designation to these lands, a designation that is intended to facilitate dense, mixed-used development while generally prohibiting automobile-oriented uses including automobile dealerships and service stations; and WHEREAS the owners of 1200 Baseline Road have demonstrated their intent to redevelop the property consistent with...
Motion no. 2026-73-10
· moved by S. Devine
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WHEREAS the owners of 1200 Baseline Road currently operate an automobile dealership and service station on the property; and WHEREAS the Official Plan assigns the Hub designation to these lands, a designation that is intended to facilitate dense, mixed-used development while generally prohibiting automobile-oriented uses including automobile dealerships and service stations; and WHEREAS the owners of 1200 Baseline Road have demonstrated their intent to redevelop the property consistent with...
Motion no. 2026-73-10 · moved by S. Devine
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS the owners of 1200 Baseline Road currently operate an automobile dealership and service station on the property; and WHEREAS the Official Plan assigns the Hub designation to these lands, a designation that is intended to facilitate dense, mixed-used development while generally prohibiting automobile-oriented uses including automobile dealerships and service stations; and WHEREAS the owners of 1200 Baseline Road have demonstrated their intent to redevelop the property consistent with...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine
PASSED
WHEREAS Booth Street between Somerset Street and Albert Street is a two-lane street that descends steeply towards Lebreton Flats, with no easy access for parking or deliveries; and WHEREAS this section of Booth Street cuts through an established residential neighbourhood which is already served by commercial streets like Somerset, Preston, and Albert; and WHEREAS this section of Booth Street already experiences high levels of commuter and illegal truck traffic, as well as traffic from events...
Motion no. 2026-73-11
· moved by A. Troster
22 Yes
2 No
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WHEREAS Booth Street between Somerset Street and Albert Street is a two-lane street that descends steeply towards Lebreton Flats, with no easy access for parking or deliveries; and WHEREAS this section of Booth Street cuts through an established residential neighbourhood which is already served by commercial streets like Somerset, Preston, and Albert; and WHEREAS this section of Booth Street already experiences high levels of commuter and illegal truck traffic, as well as traffic from events...
Motion no. 2026-73-11 · moved by A. Troster
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS Booth Street between Somerset Street and Albert Street is a two-lane street that descends steeply towards Lebreton Flats, with no easy access for parking or deliveries; and WHEREAS this section of Booth Street cuts through an established residential neighbourhood which is already served by commercial streets like Somerset, Preston, and Albert; and WHEREAS this section of Booth Street already experiences high levels of commuter and illegal truck traffic, as well as traffic from events...
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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster
How councillors voted
YES (22)
NO (2)
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
WHEREAS the draft zoning by-law makes use of an angular plane to manage built-form transition between low-rise areas and mid- or high-rise development, consistent with Official Plan direction; and WHEREAS built-form transition frameworks predicated on the scale of surrounding urban fabric can have impacts on the efficiency and affordability of new construction and can result in lost opportunities to provide housing; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that as part of the review of Urban Design...
Motion no. 2026-73-14
· moved by A. Troster
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WHEREAS the draft zoning by-law makes use of an angular plane to manage built-form transition between low-rise areas and mid- or high-rise development, consistent with Official Plan direction; and WHEREAS built-form transition frameworks predicated on the scale of surrounding urban fabric can have impacts on the efficiency and affordability of new construction and can result in lost opportunities to provide housing; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that as part of the review of Urban Design...
Motion no. 2026-73-14 · moved by A. Troster
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS the draft zoning by-law makes use of an angular plane to manage built-form transition between low-rise areas and mid- or high-rise development, consistent with Official Plan direction; and WHEREAS built-form transition frameworks predicated on the scale of surrounding urban fabric can have impacts on the efficiency and affordability of new construction and can result in lost opportunities to provide housing; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that as part of the review of Urban Design...
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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster
PASSED
WHEREAS the Barrhaven Town Centre Secondary Plan directs 30-storey heights (approximately 100 metres) within a 400-metre radius of rapid transit stations; and WHEREAS the lands identified in the map on Document 1, attached to this motion, and on file with the City Clerk (1000 McGarry, 1024 McGarry, 1034 McGarry, 102 Sue Holloway, and 301 Sue Holloway), are located within 400 metres of Marketplace Station; and WHEREAS the above-noted lands did not receive zoning permission for 100-metre...
Motion no. 2026-73-12
· moved by D. Hill
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WHEREAS the Barrhaven Town Centre Secondary Plan directs 30-storey heights (approximately 100 metres) within a 400-metre radius of rapid transit stations; and WHEREAS the lands identified in the map on Document 1, attached to this motion, and on file with the City Clerk (1000 McGarry, 1024 McGarry, 1034 McGarry, 102 Sue Holloway, and 301 Sue Holloway), are located within 400 metres of Marketplace Station; and WHEREAS the above-noted lands did not receive zoning permission for 100-metre...
Motion no. 2026-73-12 · moved by D. Hill
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS the Barrhaven Town Centre Secondary Plan directs 30-storey heights (approximately 100 metres) within a 400-metre radius of rapid transit stations; and WHEREAS the lands identified in the map on Document 1, attached to this motion, and on file with the City Clerk (1000 McGarry, 1024 McGarry, 1034 McGarry, 102 Sue Holloway, and 301 Sue Holloway), are located within 400 metres of Marketplace Station; and WHEREAS the above-noted lands did not receive zoning permission for 100-metre...
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Moved by: Councillor D. Hill
PASSED
WHEREAS the existing printing plant located at 975 Gladstone is a long-established use at this location, and is a recognized stationary noise source; and WHEREAS the draft zoning by-law extends permissions for new sensitive land uses in the area surrounding 975 Gladstone; and WHEREAS amendments have previously been made to the Environmental Noise Control Guidelines and Noise By-law (2017-255) affecting lands at 933 Gladstone and 1030 Somerset (“Exception 24A”) and at 951 Gladstone and 1030...
Motion no. 2026-73-13
· moved by J. Leiper
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WHEREAS the existing printing plant located at 975 Gladstone is a long-established use at this location, and is a recognized stationary noise source; and WHEREAS the draft zoning by-law extends permissions for new sensitive land uses in the area surrounding 975 Gladstone; and WHEREAS amendments have previously been made to the Environmental Noise Control Guidelines and Noise By-law (2017-255) affecting lands at 933 Gladstone and 1030 Somerset (“Exception 24A”) and at 951 Gladstone and 1030...
Motion no. 2026-73-13 · moved by J. Leiper
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS the existing printing plant located at 975 Gladstone is a long-established use at this location, and is a recognized stationary noise source; and WHEREAS the draft zoning by-law extends permissions for new sensitive land uses in the area surrounding 975 Gladstone; and WHEREAS amendments have previously been made to the Environmental Noise Control Guidelines and Noise By-law (2017-255) affecting lands at 933 Gladstone and 1030 Somerset (“Exception 24A”) and at 951 Gladstone and 1030...
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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper
PASSED
WHEREAS the City has implemented updated suburban street and lot design standards, including an 18.0 metre right-of-way (ROW) for local roads to support objectives related to tree canopy, pedestrian safety, snow storage, on-street parking, and overall neighbourhood livability; and WHEREAS a residential building (front yard setback) may be as close as 3 metres to a property line according to the new 18 metre standard right-of-way cross section; and WHEREAS residents and Councillors in suburban...
Motion no. 2026-73-20
· moved by C. Kitts
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WHEREAS the City has implemented updated suburban street and lot design standards, including an 18.0 metre right-of-way (ROW) for local roads to support objectives related to tree canopy, pedestrian safety, snow storage, on-street parking, and overall neighbourhood livability; and WHEREAS a residential building (front yard setback) may be as close as 3 metres to a property line according to the new 18 metre standard right-of-way cross section; and WHEREAS residents and Councillors in suburban...
Motion no. 2026-73-20 · moved by C. Kitts
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS the City has implemented updated suburban street and lot design standards, including an 18.0 metre right-of-way (ROW) for local roads to support objectives related to tree canopy, pedestrian safety, snow storage, on-street parking, and overall neighbourhood livability; and WHEREAS a residential building (front yard setback) may be as close as 3 metres to a property line according to the new 18 metre standard right-of-way cross section; and WHEREAS residents and Councillors in suburban...
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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts
PASSED
WHEREAS Motion No. PHC-ARAC 2025-07-28 referred the following motion from the joint meeting of Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee on December 17, 2025 to Council: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Section 801 of the new Zoning By-law be amended to add the following new clause 7(e): Despite Table 801A, where a principal building contains only one dwelling unit, the maximum building height is 8.5 metres; and WHEREAS a height limitation applying to a specific...
Motion no. 2026-73-21
· moved by J. Leiper
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WHEREAS Motion No. PHC-ARAC 2025-07-28 referred the following motion from the joint meeting of Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee on December 17, 2025 to Council: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Section 801 of the new Zoning By-law be amended to add the following new clause 7(e): Despite Table 801A, where a principal building contains only one dwelling unit, the maximum building height is 8.5 metres; and WHEREAS a height limitation applying to a specific...
Motion no. 2026-73-21 · moved by J. Leiper
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS Motion No. PHC-ARAC 2025-07-28 referred the following motion from the joint meeting of Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee on December 17, 2025 to Council: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Section 801 of the new Zoning By-law be amended to add the following new clause 7(e): Despite Table 801A, where a principal building contains only one dwelling unit, the maximum building height is 8.5 metres; and WHEREAS a height limitation applying to a specific...
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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper
PASSED
WHEREAS the Riverside South Business Park is proposed to be zoned IL – Industrial and Logistics in the draft Zoning By-law; and WHEREAS the IL – Industrial and Logistics designation does not permit office as a permitted use; and WHEREAS the landowner of the Riverside South Business Park has indicated that there are landowner opportunities currently being considered that would make use of certain permitted uses that are not recommended to carry forward, namely “hotel”, “office” and “place of...
Motion no. 2026-73-15
· moved by D. Brown
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WHEREAS the Riverside South Business Park is proposed to be zoned IL – Industrial and Logistics in the draft Zoning By-law; and WHEREAS the IL – Industrial and Logistics designation does not permit office as a permitted use; and WHEREAS the landowner of the Riverside South Business Park has indicated that there are landowner opportunities currently being considered that would make use of certain permitted uses that are not recommended to carry forward, namely “hotel”, “office” and “place of...
Motion no. 2026-73-15 · moved by D. Brown
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS the Riverside South Business Park is proposed to be zoned IL – Industrial and Logistics in the draft Zoning By-law; and WHEREAS the IL – Industrial and Logistics designation does not permit office as a permitted use; and WHEREAS the landowner of the Riverside South Business Park has indicated that there are landowner opportunities currently being considered that would make use of certain permitted uses that are not recommended to carry forward, namely “hotel”, “office” and “place of...
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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown
PASSED
WHEREAS the City acquired 1754 St. Joseph Boulevard from the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa, which included both the former dormitory/chapel, and the surrounding greenspace, in order to operate a transitional housing facility; and WHEREAS the property holds exceptional historical significance in Orléans, as it is the final property stewarded by the Sisters of Charity founded by Élisabeth Bruyère here in Ottawa in 1845, and their legacy remains embedded in the area through place names such as...
Motion no. 2026-73-17
· moved by L. Dudas
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WHEREAS the City acquired 1754 St. Joseph Boulevard from the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa, which included both the former dormitory/chapel, and the surrounding greenspace, in order to operate a transitional housing facility; and WHEREAS the property holds exceptional historical significance in Orléans, as it is the final property stewarded by the Sisters of Charity founded by Élisabeth Bruyère here in Ottawa in 1845, and their legacy remains embedded in the area through place names such as...
Motion no. 2026-73-17 · moved by L. Dudas
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS the City acquired 1754 St. Joseph Boulevard from the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa, which included both the former dormitory/chapel, and the surrounding greenspace, in order to operate a transitional housing facility; and WHEREAS the property holds exceptional historical significance in Orléans, as it is the final property stewarded by the Sisters of Charity founded by Élisabeth Bruyère here in Ottawa in 1845, and their legacy remains embedded in the area through place names such as...
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Moved by: Councillor L. Dudas
PASSED
WHEREAS the draft Zoning By-law includes separate definitions for automobile service station and automobile body shop; and WHEREAS comments have been received indicating the land use impacts of an automobile body shop are similar to those of an automobile service station, and the activities related to an automobile body shop should be included in the definition of automobile service station rather than as a separate land use; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff review the impacts of...
Motion no. 2026-73-18
· moved by D. Brown
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WHEREAS the draft Zoning By-law includes separate definitions for automobile service station and automobile body shop; and WHEREAS comments have been received indicating the land use impacts of an automobile body shop are similar to those of an automobile service station, and the activities related to an automobile body shop should be included in the definition of automobile service station rather than as a separate land use; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff review the impacts of...
Motion no. 2026-73-18 · moved by D. Brown
New Zoning By-law – Final Draft
WHEREAS the draft Zoning By-law includes separate definitions for automobile service station and automobile body shop; and WHEREAS comments have been received indicating the land use impacts of an automobile body shop are similar to those of an automobile service station, and the activities related to an automobile body shop should be included in the definition of automobile service station rather than as a separate land use; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff review the impacts of...
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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown
15.1.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 6019 Perth Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4 Issue a Heritage Permit under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for demolition of the cottage on the property as shown in Document 2, Photo D after the issuance of a Notice of Intention to Designate 6019 Perth Street.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 6019 Perth Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4 Issue a Heritage Permit under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for demolition of the cottage on the property as shown in Document 2, Photo D after the issuance of a Notice of Intention to Designate 6019 Perth Street.
Motion 1
Designation of 6019 Perth Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 6019 Perth Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4 Issue a Heritage Permit under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for demolition of the cottage on the property as shown in Document 2, Photo D after the issuance of a Notice of Intention to Designate 6019 Perth Street.
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15.1.2
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to consider the “284 King Edward Avenue Conservation Design Guidelines”, attached as Document 1 in evaluating any future application for redevelopment of this property under Section 33 or 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to consider the “284 King Edward Avenue Conservation Design Guidelines”, attached as Document 1 in evaluating any future application for redevelopment of this property under Section 33 or 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Motion 1
Conservation Design Guidelines - 284 King Edward Avenue
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to consider the “284 King Edward Avenue Conservation Design Guidelines”, attached as Document 1 in evaluating any future application for redevelopment of this property under Section 33 or 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
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15.1.3
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 300 Rochester Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 300 Rochester Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.
Motion 1
Designation of 300 Rochester Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 300 Rochester Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.
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15.2.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate the Lauzon House at 6654 Notre-Dame Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and Enact a by-law to designate the property generally in accordance with the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4, in consideration of the objection received by the City Clerk.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate the Lauzon House at 6654 Notre-Dame Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and Enact a by-law to designate the property generally in accordance with the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4, in consideration of the objection received by the City Clerk.
Motion 1
Consideration of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate the Lauzon House at 6654 Notre-Dame Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate the Lauzon House at 6654 Notre-Dame Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and Enact a by-law to designate the property generally in accordance with the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4, in consideration of the objection received by the City Clerk.
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15.2.2
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 158 Gloucester Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, attached as Document 1. Receive the Revised Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, attached as Document 3.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 158 Gloucester Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, attached as Document 1. Receive the Revised Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, attached as Document 3.
Motion 1
Consideration of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 158 Gloucester Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 158 Gloucester Street and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value, attached as Document 1. Receive the Revised Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, attached as Document 3.
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15.2.3
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application to alter 231 Buena Vista Road according to plans by 3 Farrow Partners Inc. Architect, dated November 22, 2025, conditional upon: The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials, for approval by Planning staff prior to the issuance of the building permit. The applicant providing a final landscaping plan for approval by Heritage Planning staff approval at the time of the submission of the building permit...
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application to alter 231 Buena Vista Road according to plans by 3 Farrow Partners Inc. Architect, dated November 22, 2025, conditional upon: The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials, for approval by Planning staff prior to the issuance of the building permit. The applicant providing a final landscaping plan for approval by Heritage Planning staff approval at the time of the submission of the building permit...
Motion 1
Application for alterations to 231 Buena Vista Road, A property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application to alter 231 Buena Vista Road according to plans by 3 Farrow Partners Inc. Architect, dated November 22, 2025, conditional upon: The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials, for approval by Planning staff prior to the issuance of the building permit. The applicant providing a final landscaping plan for approval by Heritage Planning staff approval at the time of the submission of the building permit...
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15.3.1
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of December 10, 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 Documents 1 to 4.
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Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of December 10, 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 Documents 1 to 4.
Motion 1
Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of December 10, 2025
Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of December 10, 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 Documents 1 to 4.
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16
PASSED
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsection 13 (1)(d), labour relations and employee negotiations, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose to receive information with respect to the Strategic Collective Bargaining/Mandate for Negotiations for the Civic Institute of Professional Personnel (“CIPP”), and Canadian Union of Public Employees,...
Motion no. 2026-73-24
· moved by W. Lo
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BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsection 13 (1)(d), labour relations and employee negotiations, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose to receive information with respect to the Strategic Collective Bargaining/Mandate for Negotiations for the Civic Institute of Professional Personnel (“CIPP”), and Canadian Union of Public Employees,...
Motion no. 2026-73-24 · moved by W. Lo
In Camera Items
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsection 13 (1)(d), labour relations and employee negotiations, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose to receive information with respect to the Strategic Collective Bargaining/Mandate for Negotiations for the Civic Institute of Professional Personnel (“CIPP”), and Canadian Union of Public Employees,...
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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo
17
PASSED
That the Finance and Corporate Services Department report entitled “Appointment of Hearing Officers for the City of Ottawa’s Administrative Penalty System”, Built Heritage Committee Report 27A, Built Heritage Committee Report 28, Joint Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 7, 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...
Motion no. 2026-73-25
· moved by W. Lo
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That the Finance and Corporate Services Department report entitled “Appointment of Hearing Officers for the City of Ottawa’s Administrative Penalty System”, Built Heritage Committee Report 27A, Built Heritage Committee Report 28, Joint Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 7, 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...
Motion no. 2026-73-25 · moved by W. Lo
Motion to Adopt Reports
That the Finance and Corporate Services Department report entitled “Appointment of Hearing Officers for the City of Ottawa’s Administrative Penalty System”, Built Heritage Committee Report 27A, Built Heritage Committee Report 28, Joint Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 7, 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...
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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo
18.1
PASSED
WHEREAS Francophones are an integral part of the City of Ottawa and have been closely linked to its history and development for more than 400 years, and there are now more than 143,000 Francophones in Ottawa; WHEREAS since 1970, the City of Ottawa has had a bilingualism policy that has served as a springboard for continuous improvement in the delivery of French-language services to the city’s Francophone residents; WHEREAS Ottawa has the largest French-speaking community in North America...
Motion no. 2026-73-26
· moved by S. Plante
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WHEREAS Francophones are an integral part of the City of Ottawa and have been closely linked to its history and development for more than 400 years, and there are now more than 143,000 Francophones in Ottawa; WHEREAS since 1970, the City of Ottawa has had a bilingualism policy that has served as a springboard for continuous improvement in the delivery of French-language services to the city’s Francophone residents; WHEREAS Ottawa has the largest French-speaking community in North America...
Motion no. 2026-73-26 · moved by S. Plante
Support for the City of Ottawa’s bid to host the 21st Francophonie Summit in 2028
WHEREAS Francophones are an integral part of the City of Ottawa and have been closely linked to its history and development for more than 400 years, and there are now more than 143,000 Francophones in Ottawa; WHEREAS since 1970, the City of Ottawa has had a bilingualism policy that has served as a springboard for continuous improvement in the delivery of French-language services to the city’s Francophone residents; WHEREAS Ottawa has the largest French-speaking community in North America...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante
18.2
PASSED
WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is currently seeking bids from member municipalities to host the 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031 annual Conferences; and WHEREAS the AMO annual Conference involves over 2500 participants (plus family members) from municipalities and other organizations across Ontario and results in an economic impact of approximately $4.0 million each year; and WHEREAS AMO requires that its member municipalities pass a council resolution for each bid...
Motion no. 2026-73-27
· moved by R. Brockington
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WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is currently seeking bids from member municipalities to host the 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031 annual Conferences; and WHEREAS the AMO annual Conference involves over 2500 participants (plus family members) from municipalities and other organizations across Ontario and results in an economic impact of approximately $4.0 million each year; and WHEREAS AMO requires that its member municipalities pass a council resolution for each bid...
Motion no. 2026-73-27 · moved by R. Brockington
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference Bid (2028-2031)
WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is currently seeking bids from member municipalities to host the 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031 annual Conferences; and WHEREAS the AMO annual Conference involves over 2500 participants (plus family members) from municipalities and other organizations across Ontario and results in an economic impact of approximately $4.0 million each year; and WHEREAS AMO requires that its member municipalities pass a council resolution for each bid...
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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington
18.3
PASSED
WHEREAS the lands commonly known as the Kanata Lakes Golf and Country Club have historically functioned as a significant green space within the Kanata Lakes community; and WHEREAS in or about 1981, agreements associated with planning approvals for the development of Kanata Lakes (the “40% agreement”) contemplated that approximately forty per cent (40%) of lands within the broader Kanata Lakes development area would be retained as open space, including golf course lands; and WHEREAS the...
Motion no. 2026-73-28
· moved by C. Curry
21 Yes
3 No
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WHEREAS the lands commonly known as the Kanata Lakes Golf and Country Club have historically functioned as a significant green space within the Kanata Lakes community; and WHEREAS in or about 1981, agreements associated with planning approvals for the development of Kanata Lakes (the “40% agreement”) contemplated that approximately forty per cent (40%) of lands within the broader Kanata Lakes development area would be retained as open space, including golf course lands; and WHEREAS the...
Motion no. 2026-73-28 · moved by C. Curry
Clarifying the City’s Position on Kanata Lakes Golf and Country Club Lands
WHEREAS the lands commonly known as the Kanata Lakes Golf and Country Club have historically functioned as a significant green space within the Kanata Lakes community; and WHEREAS in or about 1981, agreements associated with planning approvals for the development of Kanata Lakes (the “40% agreement”) contemplated that approximately forty per cent (40%) of lands within the broader Kanata Lakes development area would be retained as open space, including golf course lands; and WHEREAS the...
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Moved by: Councillor C. Curry
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YES (21)
ABSENT (0)
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20.1
WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) will host their annual conference and AGM in Ottawa in August 2026; and WHEREAS all positions on the Board of Directors of AMO will be up for election; and WHEREAS Councillor Riley Brockington has served on the AMO Board since August 2018 and during his tenure has also served on the Executive Council as the Chair of the Regional and Single Tier Caucus (2022 to present), Chair, AMO Municipal Finance and Economic Development Task Force,...
Motion 1
· moved by T. Tierney
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WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) will host their annual conference and AGM in Ottawa in August 2026; and WHEREAS all positions on the Board of Directors of AMO will be up for election; and WHEREAS Councillor Riley Brockington has served on the AMO Board since August 2018 and during his tenure has also served on the Executive Council as the Chair of the Regional and Single Tier Caucus (2022 to present), Chair, AMO Municipal Finance and Economic Development Task Force,...
Motion 1 · moved by T. Tierney
President of AMO – Councillor Brockington
WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) will host their annual conference and AGM in Ottawa in August 2026; and WHEREAS all positions on the Board of Directors of AMO will be up for election; and WHEREAS Councillor Riley Brockington has served on the AMO Board since August 2018 and during his tenure has also served on the Executive Council as the Chair of the Regional and Single Tier Caucus (2022 to present), Chair, AMO Municipal Finance and Economic Development Task Force,...
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Moved by: Councillor T. Tierney
20.2
WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension Fund serves over 1,000 employers and over half a million employees and retirees from diverse groups including: municipal governments, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, children’s aid societies, and electricity distribution companies; and WHEREAS the long-standing jointly-sponsored governance model with two corporate boards has provided stability, accountability, and fairness for both plan members...
Motion 1
· moved by R. Brockington
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WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension Fund serves over 1,000 employers and over half a million employees and retirees from diverse groups including: municipal governments, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, children’s aid societies, and electricity distribution companies; and WHEREAS the long-standing jointly-sponsored governance model with two corporate boards has provided stability, accountability, and fairness for both plan members...
Motion 1 · moved by R. Brockington
OMERS Act
WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension Fund serves over 1,000 employers and over half a million employees and retirees from diverse groups including: municipal governments, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, children’s aid societies, and electricity distribution companies; and WHEREAS the long-standing jointly-sponsored governance model with two corporate boards has provided stability, accountability, and fairness for both plan members...
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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington
20.3
WHEREAS Ottawa transit riders continue to experience persistent service reliability issues, including insufficient buses to meet expected service levels, a high number of cancelled trips, often without providing notice, and the temporary elimination of 255 bus trips from service, leading to frequent overcrowding, longer waits, and longer commutes, often during extremely cold weather; and WHEREAS the O Train system continues to face mechanical issues, including a sudden stoppage on LRT Line 1...
Motion 1
· moved by S. Devine
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WHEREAS Ottawa transit riders continue to experience persistent service reliability issues, including insufficient buses to meet expected service levels, a high number of cancelled trips, often without providing notice, and the temporary elimination of 255 bus trips from service, leading to frequent overcrowding, longer waits, and longer commutes, often during extremely cold weather; and WHEREAS the O Train system continues to face mechanical issues, including a sudden stoppage on LRT Line 1...
Motion 1 · moved by S. Devine
Transit service reliability guarantee & accountability program
WHEREAS Ottawa transit riders continue to experience persistent service reliability issues, including insufficient buses to meet expected service levels, a high number of cancelled trips, often without providing notice, and the temporary elimination of 255 bus trips from service, leading to frequent overcrowding, longer waits, and longer commutes, often during extremely cold weather; and WHEREAS the O Train system continues to face mechanical issues, including a sudden stoppage on LRT Line 1...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine
20.4
WHEREAS OC Transpo bus service is currently operating well below normal standards of reliability and capacity because of delays in receiving replacements for life-expired buses, mechanic shortages, and without sufficient advanced mitigation planning; and WHEREAS service on O-Train Line 1 is currently operating well below the normal level of capacity because of mechanical problems and a P3 that has meant a lack of transparency and urgency in solving root cause issues; and WHEREAS OC Transpo...
Motion 1
· moved by S. Menard
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WHEREAS OC Transpo bus service is currently operating well below normal standards of reliability and capacity because of delays in receiving replacements for life-expired buses, mechanic shortages, and without sufficient advanced mitigation planning; and WHEREAS service on O-Train Line 1 is currently operating well below the normal level of capacity because of mechanical problems and a P3 that has meant a lack of transparency and urgency in solving root cause issues; and WHEREAS OC Transpo...
Motion 1 · moved by S. Menard
Compensation for Transit Riders
WHEREAS OC Transpo bus service is currently operating well below normal standards of reliability and capacity because of delays in receiving replacements for life-expired buses, mechanic shortages, and without sufficient advanced mitigation planning; and WHEREAS service on O-Train Line 1 is currently operating well below the normal level of capacity because of mechanical problems and a P3 that has meant a lack of transparency and urgency in solving root cause issues; and WHEREAS OC Transpo...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard
20.5
WHEREAS the Blair Road urbanization project includes a multi-use pathway as part of the Transportation Master Plan Priority Road Network; and WHEREAS this pathway will serve as an important connection for residents across the city and notably for residents of the Rothwell Heights community; and WHEREAS Jane Brammer has been a longstanding member of Rothwell Heights and is currently serving as Executive Chair of the Board of Directors for the Rothwell Heights Property Owners Association;...
Motion 1
· moved by T. Tierney
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WHEREAS the Blair Road urbanization project includes a multi-use pathway as part of the Transportation Master Plan Priority Road Network; and WHEREAS this pathway will serve as an important connection for residents across the city and notably for residents of the Rothwell Heights community; and WHEREAS Jane Brammer has been a longstanding member of Rothwell Heights and is currently serving as Executive Chair of the Board of Directors for the Rothwell Heights Property Owners Association;...
Motion 1 · moved by T. Tierney
Naming of Multi-Use Pathway – Jane Brammer Path
WHEREAS the Blair Road urbanization project includes a multi-use pathway as part of the Transportation Master Plan Priority Road Network; and WHEREAS this pathway will serve as an important connection for residents across the city and notably for residents of the Rothwell Heights community; and WHEREAS Jane Brammer has been a longstanding member of Rothwell Heights and is currently serving as Executive Chair of the Board of Directors for the Rothwell Heights Property Owners Association;...
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Moved by: Councillor T. Tierney
21.1
PASSED
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2026-2 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2010-115 to amend fees for services and activities of Housing Solutions and Investment Services.2026-3 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-3 entitled “A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Ottawa”2026-4 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No....
Motion no. 2026-73-28
· moved by W. Lo
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That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2026-2 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2010-115 to amend fees for services and activities of Housing Solutions and Investment Services.2026-3 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-3 entitled “A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Ottawa”2026-4 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No....
Motion no. 2026-73-28 · moved by W. Lo
Three Readings
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2026-2 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2010-115 to amend fees for services and activities of Housing Solutions and Investment Services.2026-3 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-3 entitled “A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Ottawa”2026-4 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No....
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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo
22
PASSED
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of January 28, 2026.
Motion no. 2026-73-29
· moved by W. Lo
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That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of January 28, 2026.
Motion no. 2026-73-29 · moved by W. Lo
Confirmation By-law
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of January 28, 2026.
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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo
24
PASSED
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of January 28, 2026, be adjourned.
Motion no. 2026-73-30
· moved by W. Lo
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That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of January 28, 2026, be adjourned.
Motion no. 2026-73-30 · moved by W. Lo
Adjournment
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of January 28, 2026, be adjourned.
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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo
6.1
PASSED
A motion on "Minutes 71 of the City Council meeting of December 10, 2025"
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A motion on "Minutes 71 of the City Council meeting of December 10, 2025"
Motion 1
Minutes 71 of the City Council meeting of December 10, 2025
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6.2
PASSED
A motion on "Minutes 72 of the City Council meeting of January 14, 2026"
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A motion on "Minutes 72 of the City Council meeting of January 14, 2026"
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Minutes 72 of the City Council meeting of January 14, 2026
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6.3
PASSED
A motion on "Minutes 48 of the City Council meeting of December 11, 2024"
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A motion on "Minutes 48 of the City Council meeting of December 11, 2024"
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Minutes 48 of the City Council meeting of December 11, 2024
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6.4
PASSED
A motion on "Confidential Minutes 70 of the City Council meeting of November 26, 2025"
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A motion on "Confidential Minutes 70 of the City Council meeting of November 26, 2025"
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Confidential Minutes 70 of the City Council meeting of November 26, 2025
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6.5
PASSED
A motion on "Confidential Minutes 72 of the City Council meeting of January 14, 2026"
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A motion on "Confidential Minutes 72 of the City Council meeting of January 14, 2026"
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Confidential Minutes 72 of the City Council meeting of January 14, 2026
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8.2
PASSED
WHEREAS two petitions were received by the Office of the City Clerk after the publishing of the Final Agenda; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the rules of procedure be waived to add the following petitions to the agenda under 8.2 as the New Zoning By-law – Final Draft will be considered at today’s meeting: Petitions submitted by George Benedek on behalf of the residents of 3580 & 3590 Rivergate Way containing a total of 243 signatures expressing opposition to the potential rezoning of lands...
Motion no. 2026-73-01
· moved by R. Brockington
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WHEREAS two petitions were received by the Office of the City Clerk after the publishing of the Final Agenda; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the rules of procedure be waived to add the following petitions to the agenda under 8.2 as the New Zoning By-law – Final Draft will be considered at today’s meeting: Petitions submitted by George Benedek on behalf of the residents of 3580 & 3590 Rivergate Way containing a total of 243 signatures expressing opposition to the potential rezoning of lands...
Motion no. 2026-73-01 · moved by R. Brockington
Petitions
WHEREAS two petitions were received by the Office of the City Clerk after the publishing of the Final Agenda; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the rules of procedure be waived to add the following petitions to the agenda under 8.2 as the New Zoning By-law – Final Draft will be considered at today’s meeting: Petitions submitted by George Benedek on behalf of the residents of 3580 & 3590 Rivergate Way containing a total of 243 signatures expressing opposition to the potential rezoning of lands...
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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington
