City Council
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
38 motions across 35 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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10
PASSED
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 32, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 33, Planning and Housing Committee Report 59, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 28, 2026” be received and considered. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider Built Heritage...
Motion no. 2026-74-01
· moved by M. Luloff
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That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 32, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 33, Planning and Housing Committee Report 59, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 28, 2026” be received and considered. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider Built Heritage...
Motion no. 2026-74-01 · moved by M. Luloff
Motion to Introduce Reports
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 32, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 33, Planning and Housing Committee Report 59, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 28, 2026” be received and considered. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider Built Heritage...
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Moved by: Councillor M. Luloff
11.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council refuse an amendment to the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan for 1700 Richardson Side Road, as shown in Document 1.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council refuse an amendment to the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan for 1700 Richardson Side Road, as shown in Document 1.
Motion 1
Official Plan Amendment – 1700 Richardson Side Road
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council refuse an amendment to the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan for 1700 Richardson Side Road, as shown in Document 1.
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11.2
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve a small tree planting project at 2155 Roger Stevens Drive which Rural Woodlands Ottawa will maintain for the establishment period as a demonstration of our ongoing collaboration. Direct staff to provide the necessary support and coordination to ensure that the project will proceed in spring 2026, including engagement with Rural Woodlands Ottawa and any partners of the project.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve a small tree planting project at 2155 Roger Stevens Drive which Rural Woodlands Ottawa will maintain for the establishment period as a demonstration of our ongoing collaboration. Direct staff to provide the necessary support and coordination to ensure that the project will proceed in spring 2026, including engagement with Rural Woodlands Ottawa and any partners of the project.
Motion 1
Motion – Councillor C. Kelly (for Councillor D. Brown) - Rural Woodlands Ottawa – ARAC Partnership Tree Planting
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve a small tree planting project at 2155 Roger Stevens Drive which Rural Woodlands Ottawa will maintain for the establishment period as a demonstration of our ongoing collaboration. Direct staff to provide the necessary support and coordination to ensure that the project will proceed in spring 2026, including engagement with Rural Woodlands Ottawa and any partners of the project.
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11.3
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that the municipal concurrence for the proposed antenna system at 8230 Bleeks Road be extended by 24 months, lapsing on November 3, 2026.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that the municipal concurrence for the proposed antenna system at 8230 Bleeks Road be extended by 24 months, lapsing on November 3, 2026.
Motion 1
Motion – Councillor C. Kelly (on behalf of Conseiller D. Brown) - Extension of Municipal Concurrence for the Proposed Antenna System at 8230 Bleeks Road
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that the municipal concurrence for the proposed antenna system at 8230 Bleeks Road be extended by 24 months, lapsing on November 3, 2026.
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12.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council list 1500 Bronson Avenue and 933 Heron Road on the City of Ottawa’s Heritage Register, under Section 27 (3) of the Ontario Heritage Act in order to preserve Council’s ability to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate after the prescribed event has occurred.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council list 1500 Bronson Avenue and 933 Heron Road on the City of Ottawa’s Heritage Register, under Section 27 (3) of the Ontario Heritage Act in order to preserve Council’s ability to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate after the prescribed event has occurred.
Motion 1
Addition of 1500 Bronson Avenue and 933 Heron Road to the City of Ottawa Heritage Register, under section 27 (3) of the Ontario Heritage Act
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council list 1500 Bronson Avenue and 933 Heron Road on the City of Ottawa’s Heritage Register, under Section 27 (3) of the Ontario Heritage Act in order to preserve Council’s ability to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate after the prescribed event has occurred.
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13.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive this report for information and approve staff to proceed with a public-private partnership procurement process as per the City of Ottawa’s P3 framework to deliver the Ottawa Paramedic Service West Deployment facility as described in this report and including as follows: Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer to authorize staff to develop a procurement strategy Approve the...
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive this report for information and approve staff to proceed with a public-private partnership procurement process as per the City of Ottawa’s P3 framework to deliver the Ottawa Paramedic Service West Deployment facility as described in this report and including as follows: Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer to authorize staff to develop a procurement strategy Approve the...
Motion 1
Ottawa Paramedic Service West Deployment Facility
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive this report for information and approve staff to proceed with a public-private partnership procurement process as per the City of Ottawa’s P3 framework to deliver the Ottawa Paramedic Service West Deployment facility as described in this report and including as follows: Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer to authorize staff to develop a procurement strategy Approve the...
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13.2
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Affordable Housing Debenture Framework (Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Pilot) outlined in this report; Approve the expansion of permitted uses of the City’s Housing Reserve for the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Pilot to: service debt issued by the City under the Affordable Housing Debenture Framework; and assist with servicing federal financing from Build Canada Homes issued to Ottawa Community Housing Corporation for the...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Affordable Housing Debenture Framework (Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Pilot) outlined in this report; Approve the expansion of permitted uses of the City’s Housing Reserve for the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Pilot to: service debt issued by the City under the Affordable Housing Debenture Framework; and assist with servicing federal financing from Build Canada Homes issued to Ottawa Community Housing Corporation for the...
Motion 1
Affordable Housing Debt Funding Pilot Report
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Affordable Housing Debenture Framework (Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Pilot) outlined in this report; Approve the expansion of permitted uses of the City’s Housing Reserve for the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Pilot to: service debt issued by the City under the Affordable Housing Debenture Framework; and assist with servicing federal financing from Build Canada Homes issued to Ottawa Community Housing Corporation for the...
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Official Plan Amendment – Preston Street Extension
PASSED
WHEREAS Recommendation 4 of Report ACS2026-PDB-PS-0021, approved by Planning and Housing Committee, directs staff to finalize a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Ottawa, the NCC and Capital Sports Development Inc.; and WHEREAS the items to be included in the MOU primarily focus on infrastructure relocation, and traffic management during and after construction, which are items more in keeping with the Terms of Reference for the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. THEREFORE...
Motion no. 2026-74-02
· moved by T. Tierney
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WHEREAS Recommendation 4 of Report ACS2026-PDB-PS-0021, approved by Planning and Housing Committee, directs staff to finalize a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Ottawa, the NCC and Capital Sports Development Inc.; and WHEREAS the items to be included in the MOU primarily focus on infrastructure relocation, and traffic management during and after construction, which are items more in keeping with the Terms of Reference for the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. THEREFORE...
Motion no. 2026-74-02 · moved by T. Tierney
Official Plan Amendment – Preston Street Extension
WHEREAS Recommendation 4 of Report ACS2026-PDB-PS-0021, approved by Planning and Housing Committee, directs staff to finalize a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Ottawa, the NCC and Capital Sports Development Inc.; and WHEREAS the items to be included in the MOU primarily focus on infrastructure relocation, and traffic management during and after construction, which are items more in keeping with the Terms of Reference for the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. THEREFORE...
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Moved by: Councillor T. Tierney
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve an amendment to the Official Plan as detailed in Document 2 to replace the Preston Street Extension from the City’s Road network with an active transportation bridge; and Direct staff to remove the Preston Street Extension from the Needs Based Road Network and Ultimate Road Network in the Transportation Master Plan Capital Infrastructure Plan; and Direct the General Manager of Planning, Development and Building Services to execute the...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve an amendment to the Official Plan as detailed in Document 2 to replace the Preston Street Extension from the City’s Road network with an active transportation bridge; and Direct staff to remove the Preston Street Extension from the Needs Based Road Network and Ultimate Road Network in the Transportation Master Plan Capital Infrastructure Plan; and Direct the General Manager of Planning, Development and Building Services to execute the...
Motion 1
Official Plan Amendment – Preston Street Extension
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve an amendment to the Official Plan as detailed in Document 2 to replace the Preston Street Extension from the City’s Road network with an active transportation bridge; and Direct staff to remove the Preston Street Extension from the Needs Based Road Network and Ultimate Road Network in the Transportation Master Plan Capital Infrastructure Plan; and Direct the General Manager of Planning, Development and Building Services to execute the...
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Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Amendment to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan in Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown on Document 1, with regards to Schedule M - Maximum Building Height and Tower Location, to permit an increase in the maximum permitted buildings heights, from 30, 33 and 35 storeys to 34, 38 and 40 storeys respectively, as detailed in Document 2. Approve the Amendment to Zoning By-law...
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Amendment to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan in Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown on Document 1, with regards to Schedule M - Maximum Building Height and Tower Location, to permit an increase in the maximum permitted buildings heights, from 30, 33 and 35 storeys to 34, 38 and 40 storeys respectively, as detailed in Document 2. Approve the Amendment to Zoning By-law...
Motion 1
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Amendment to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan in Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown on Document 1, with regards to Schedule M - Maximum Building Height and Tower Location, to permit an increase in the maximum permitted buildings heights, from 30, 33 and 35 storeys to 34, 38 and 40 storeys respectively, as detailed in Document 2. Approve the Amendment to Zoning By-law...
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PASSED
WHEREAS the applicant for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North and the City of Ottawa have agreed to additional time before this matter comes to Council. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Report ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0010 be deferred to the February 25, 2026 meeting of Council.
Motion no. 2026-74-03
· moved by J. Leiper
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WHEREAS the applicant for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North and the City of Ottawa have agreed to additional time before this matter comes to Council. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Report ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0010 be deferred to the February 25, 2026 meeting of Council.
Motion no. 2026-74-03 · moved by J. Leiper
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North
WHEREAS the applicant for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North and the City of Ottawa have agreed to additional time before this matter comes to Council. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Report ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0010 be deferred to the February 25, 2026 meeting of Council.
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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper
Motion – Councillor G. Gower – National Capital Commission - Framework Agreement
PASSED
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Committee Recommendation be replaced with the following: That staff be directed to work with NCC counterparts on a framework agreement, to be submitted to Planning and Housing Committee and Council for approval, that strives to: Establish clear criteria for identifying lands suitable for development. Establish a common approach that creates a structure for value sharing, including through the development of new affordable housing. Have regard for the policies...
Motion no. 2026-74-04
· moved by R. Brockington
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Committee Recommendation be replaced with the following: That staff be directed to work with NCC counterparts on a framework agreement, to be submitted to Planning and Housing Committee and Council for approval, that strives to: Establish clear criteria for identifying lands suitable for development. Establish a common approach that creates a structure for value sharing, including through the development of new affordable housing. Have regard for the policies...
Motion no. 2026-74-04 · moved by R. Brockington
Motion – Councillor G. Gower – National Capital Commission - Framework Agreement
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Committee Recommendation be replaced with the following: That staff be directed to work with NCC counterparts on a framework agreement, to be submitted to Planning and Housing Committee and Council for approval, that strives to: Establish clear criteria for identifying lands suitable for development. Establish a common approach that creates a structure for value sharing, including through the development of new affordable housing. Have regard for the policies...
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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to work with NCC counterparts on a framework agreement, to be submitted to Planning and Housing Committee and Council that: Help advance and expedite projects on specific parcels of land as proposed by the NCC; and Seek to establish a common approach that creates a structure for value sharing, respects Ottawa’s natural heritage and environment, and ensures robust community engagement on projects; Assume a process that will be transparent...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to work with NCC counterparts on a framework agreement, to be submitted to Planning and Housing Committee and Council that: Help advance and expedite projects on specific parcels of land as proposed by the NCC; and Seek to establish a common approach that creates a structure for value sharing, respects Ottawa’s natural heritage and environment, and ensures robust community engagement on projects; Assume a process that will be transparent...
Motion 1
Motion – Councillor G. Gower – National Capital Commission - Framework Agreement
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to work with NCC counterparts on a framework agreement, to be submitted to Planning and Housing Committee and Council that: Help advance and expedite projects on specific parcels of land as proposed by the NCC; and Seek to establish a common approach that creates a structure for value sharing, respects Ottawa’s natural heritage and environment, and ensures robust community engagement on projects; Assume a process that will be transparent...
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15.1.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: Adding a discretionary exemption listed under the City-wide Development Charge By-law 2024-218 as Section 7(j.1) to read: Unserviced Storage Structures being not more than 600 sq meters in area on lands identified within Area 3 – Rural (Unserviced) as set out in Schedule A of this by-law and add (j.1) to Section 7(3). Adding the following definition under the City-wide Development Charge By law 2024-218 in Section 1: “Unserviced Storage...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: Adding a discretionary exemption listed under the City-wide Development Charge By-law 2024-218 as Section 7(j.1) to read: Unserviced Storage Structures being not more than 600 sq meters in area on lands identified within Area 3 – Rural (Unserviced) as set out in Schedule A of this by-law and add (j.1) to Section 7(3). Adding the following definition under the City-wide Development Charge By law 2024-218 in Section 1: “Unserviced Storage...
Motion 1
Development Charge Exemption Amendment - Rural Unserviced Storage Structures
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: Adding a discretionary exemption listed under the City-wide Development Charge By-law 2024-218 as Section 7(j.1) to read: Unserviced Storage Structures being not more than 600 sq meters in area on lands identified within Area 3 – Rural (Unserviced) as set out in Schedule A of this by-law and add (j.1) to Section 7(3). Adding the following definition under the City-wide Development Charge By law 2024-218 in Section 1: “Unserviced Storage...
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15.1.2
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng., of Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses the subsequent subdivision of lands (Part Lot 1, Concessions 1 and 2) within the Mud Creek Municipal Drain for Council’s consideration prior to Council making a decision under Subsection 65(1) of the Drainage Act.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng., of Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses the subsequent subdivision of lands (Part Lot 1, Concessions 1 and 2) within the Mud Creek Municipal Drain for Council’s consideration prior to Council making a decision under Subsection 65(1) of the Drainage Act.
Motion 1
Mud Creek Municipal Drain (Part Lot 1, Concessions 1 and 2) – Appointment of Engineer
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng., of Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses the subsequent subdivision of lands (Part Lot 1, Concessions 1 and 2) within the Mud Creek Municipal Drain for Council’s consideration prior to Council making a decision under Subsection 65(1) of the Drainage Act.
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15.1.3
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng., of Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses the subsequent connection of lands (Part Lots 4 and 5, Concession A) within the Mud Creek Municipal Drain for Council’s consideration prior to Council making a decision under Subsection 65(1) of the Drainage Act.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng., of Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses the subsequent connection of lands (Part Lots 4 and 5, Concession A) within the Mud Creek Municipal Drain for Council’s consideration prior to Council making a decision under Subsection 65(1) of the Drainage Act.
Motion 1
Mud Creek Municipal Drain (Part Lots 4 and 5, Concession A) – Appointment of Engineer
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng., of Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses the subsequent connection of lands (Part Lots 4 and 5, Concession A) within the Mud Creek Municipal Drain for Council’s consideration prior to Council making a decision under Subsection 65(1) of the Drainage Act.
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15.1.4
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 7628 Flewellyn Road, as shown in Document 1, to regularize a salvage yard operation, as detailed in Document 2.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 7628 Flewellyn Road, as shown in Document 1, to regularize a salvage yard operation, as detailed in Document 2.
Motion 1
Zoning By-Law Amendment – 7628 Flewellyn Road
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 7628 Flewellyn Road, as shown in Document 1, to regularize a salvage yard operation, as detailed in Document 2.
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15.1.5
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services department to enter into a Third-Party Infrastructure Agreement with DCR Phoenix Development Corporation Limited for the detailed design, tender and construction of the required upgrade project for the drinking water plant for the Shadow Ridge development in the Village of Greely. Approve an Area-Specific Development Charge, and enactment of an amendment to...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services department to enter into a Third-Party Infrastructure Agreement with DCR Phoenix Development Corporation Limited for the detailed design, tender and construction of the required upgrade project for the drinking water plant for the Shadow Ridge development in the Village of Greely. Approve an Area-Specific Development Charge, and enactment of an amendment to...
Motion 1
Infrastructure Agreement and Area-Specific Development Charge for Shadow Ridge (Greely)
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services department to enter into a Third-Party Infrastructure Agreement with DCR Phoenix Development Corporation Limited for the detailed design, tender and construction of the required upgrade project for the drinking water plant for the Shadow Ridge development in the Village of Greely. Approve an Area-Specific Development Charge, and enactment of an amendment to...
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15.2.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the 2024 Business Improvement Area and Sparks Street Mall Authority Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the 2024 Business Improvement Area and Sparks Street Mall Authority Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements.
Motion 1
2024 Business Improvement Area and Sparks Street Mall Authority –Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the 2024 Business Improvement Area and Sparks Street Mall Authority Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements.
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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 January 28, 2026, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Document 1.
Motion 1
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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 January 28, 2026, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Document 1.
Motion 1
Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 28, 2026
Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of January 28, 2026, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Document 1.
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16
PASSED
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates.
Motion no. 2026-74-05
· moved by M. Luloff
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BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates.
Motion no. 2026-74-05 · moved by M. Luloff
In Camera Items
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates.
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Moved by: Councillor M. Luloff
17
Received
That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
Motion 1
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That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
Motion 1
Disposition of Items Approved by Committees under Delegated Authority
That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
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18
PASSED
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 32, Built Heritage Committee Report 29, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 33, Planning and Housing Committee Report 59 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 28, 2026” be received and adopted as amended.
Motion no. 2026-74-06
· moved by M. Luloff
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That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 32, Built Heritage Committee Report 29, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 33, Planning and Housing Committee Report 59 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 28, 2026” be received and adopted as amended.
Motion no. 2026-74-06 · moved by M. Luloff
Motion to Adopt Reports
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 32, Built Heritage Committee Report 29, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 33, Planning and Housing Committee Report 59 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 28, 2026” be received and adopted as amended.
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Moved by: Councillor M. Luloff
19.1
PASSED
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 no. 2026-74-07
· 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 no. 2026-74-07 · 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
19.2
PASSED
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 no. 2026-74-08
· 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 no. 2026-74-08 · 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
19.3
PASSED
WHEREAS Ottawa transit riders continue to face persistent reliability issues, including insufficient buses to meet expected service levels, frequent bus trip cancellations, overcrowding, longer waits, and O Train disruptions that have eroded public confidence; and WHEREAS OC Transpo customers rely on this service to get to work, school, medical appointments, and family commitments on time, but, as a result of unreliable service, are frequently and routinely late for appointments, or are...
Motion no. 2026-74-09
· moved by S. Devine
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WHEREAS Ottawa transit riders continue to face persistent reliability issues, including insufficient buses to meet expected service levels, frequent bus trip cancellations, overcrowding, longer waits, and O Train disruptions that have eroded public confidence; and WHEREAS OC Transpo customers rely on this service to get to work, school, medical appointments, and family commitments on time, but, as a result of unreliable service, are frequently and routinely late for appointments, or are...
Motion no. 2026-74-09 · moved by S. Devine
Transit Reliability & Accountability Framework
WHEREAS Ottawa transit riders continue to face persistent reliability issues, including insufficient buses to meet expected service levels, frequent bus trip cancellations, overcrowding, longer waits, and O Train disruptions that have eroded public confidence; and WHEREAS OC Transpo customers rely on this service to get to work, school, medical appointments, and family commitments on time, but, as a result of unreliable service, are frequently and routinely late for appointments, or are...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine
19.4
PASSED
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 no. 2026-74-10
· 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 no. 2026-74-10 · 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
19.5
PASSED
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 no. 2026-74-11
· 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 no. 2026-74-11 · 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
20.1
PASSED
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion so that information may be submitted in advance of the next meeting of the Algonquin College Board of Directors. WHEREAS Ontario’s community colleges and universities, including Algonquin College and Collège La Cité, are under increasing financial pressure because of decisions to reduce the number of foreign student visas and to freeze tuition fees; and WHEREAS Algonquin College has recently announced its plans to cut...
Motion no. 2026-74-12
· moved by L. Johnson
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That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion so that information may be submitted in advance of the next meeting of the Algonquin College Board of Directors. WHEREAS Ontario’s community colleges and universities, including Algonquin College and Collège La Cité, are under increasing financial pressure because of decisions to reduce the number of foreign student visas and to freeze tuition fees; and WHEREAS Algonquin College has recently announced its plans to cut...
Motion no. 2026-74-12 · moved by L. Johnson
Algonquin College Program Cuts
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion so that information may be submitted in advance of the next meeting of the Algonquin College Board of Directors. WHEREAS Ontario’s community colleges and universities, including Algonquin College and Collège La Cité, are under increasing financial pressure because of decisions to reduce the number of foreign student visas and to freeze tuition fees; and WHEREAS Algonquin College has recently announced its plans to cut...
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Moved by: Councillor L. Johnson
21.1
WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; and WHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements; and WHEREAS municipalities can...
Motion 1
· moved by A. Troster
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WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; and WHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements; and WHEREAS municipalities can...
Motion 1 · moved by A. Troster
International Women’s Day
WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; and WHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements; and WHEREAS municipalities can...
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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster
21.2
WHEREAS on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 viral disease a pandemic, and WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented in its far-reaching impacts, including collective trauma, on individuals, families, children and vulnerable communities, and WHEREAS the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt in overburdened and under-resourced health care systems and a range of other public services that have still not fully recovered from the pandemic, and WHEREAS...
Motion 1
· moved by T. Kavanagh
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WHEREAS on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 viral disease a pandemic, and WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented in its far-reaching impacts, including collective trauma, on individuals, families, children and vulnerable communities, and WHEREAS the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt in overburdened and under-resourced health care systems and a range of other public services that have still not fully recovered from the pandemic, and WHEREAS...
Motion 1 · moved by T. Kavanagh
Covid-19 Remembrance Motion – 6th anniversary
WHEREAS on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 viral disease a pandemic, and WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented in its far-reaching impacts, including collective trauma, on individuals, families, children and vulnerable communities, and WHEREAS the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt in overburdened and under-resourced health care systems and a range of other public services that have still not fully recovered from the pandemic, and WHEREAS...
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Moved by: Councillor T. Kavanagh
21.3
WHEREAS, the Defence Team Black Employees Network (DTBEN) supports Black civilian and military members within Canada's Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces; and WHEREAS Black Canadians have a long and distinguished history of military service, yet this service is not represented in permanent public memorials within the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS the City has a responsibility to advance anti-racism and ethnocultural relations initiatives, and to support engagement with the...
Motion 1
· moved by R. King
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WHEREAS, the Defence Team Black Employees Network (DTBEN) supports Black civilian and military members within Canada's Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces; and WHEREAS Black Canadians have a long and distinguished history of military service, yet this service is not represented in permanent public memorials within the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS the City has a responsibility to advance anti-racism and ethnocultural relations initiatives, and to support engagement with the...
Motion 1 · moved by R. King
Black Veterans Monument
WHEREAS, the Defence Team Black Employees Network (DTBEN) supports Black civilian and military members within Canada's Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces; and WHEREAS Black Canadians have a long and distinguished history of military service, yet this service is not represented in permanent public memorials within the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS the City has a responsibility to advance anti-racism and ethnocultural relations initiatives, and to support engagement with the...
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Moved by: Councillor R. King
21.4
WHEREAS the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, 2025 (RPCISA) was brought into force on June 5, 2025; and WHEREAS the Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) is considering regulatory amendments to the RPCISA to prescribe special constables employed by authorized public transit agencies, including OCTranspo special constables for the purpose of the Act, thereby granting them the same enforcement powers as police officers, and is seeking public input on this proposal...
Motion 1
· moved by S. Plante
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WHEREAS the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, 2025 (RPCISA) was brought into force on June 5, 2025; and WHEREAS the Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) is considering regulatory amendments to the RPCISA to prescribe special constables employed by authorized public transit agencies, including OCTranspo special constables for the purpose of the Act, thereby granting them the same enforcement powers as police officers, and is seeking public input on this proposal...
Motion 1 · moved by S. Plante
Proposed New Regulation under the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act
WHEREAS the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, 2025 (RPCISA) was brought into force on June 5, 2025; and WHEREAS the Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) is considering regulatory amendments to the RPCISA to prescribe special constables employed by authorized public transit agencies, including OCTranspo special constables for the purpose of the Act, thereby granting them the same enforcement powers as police officers, and is seeking public input on this proposal...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante
22.1
PASSED
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed with the exception of the following by-law listed as “n” and “o” on the Agenda: n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North. o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145...
Motion no. 2026-74-13
· moved by M. Luloff
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That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed with the exception of the following by-law listed as “n” and “o” on the Agenda: n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North. o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145...
Motion no. 2026-74-13 · moved by M. Luloff
Three Readings
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed with the exception of the following by-law listed as “n” and “o” on the Agenda: n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North. o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145...
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Moved by: Councillor M. Luloff
23
PASSED
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of February 11, 2026.
Motion no. 2026-74-14
· moved by M. Luloff
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That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of February 11, 2026.
Motion no. 2026-74-14 · moved by M. Luloff
Confirmation By-law
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of February 11, 2026.
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Moved by: Councillor M. Luloff
25
PASSED
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of February 11, 2026, be adjourned.
Motion no. 2026-74-15
· moved by M. Luloff
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That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of February 11, 2026, be adjourned.
Motion no. 2026-74-15 · moved by M. Luloff
Adjournment
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of February 11, 2026, be adjourned.
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Moved by: Councillor M. Luloff
6.1
PASSED
A motion on "Minutes 73 of the City Council meeting of January 28, 2026."
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A motion on "Minutes 73 of the City Council meeting of January 28, 2026."
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Minutes 73 of the City Council meeting of January 28, 2026.
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6.2
PASSED
A motion on "Confidential Minutes 73 of the City Council meeting of January 28, 2026"
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A motion on "Confidential Minutes 73 of the City Council meeting of January 28, 2026"
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Confidential Minutes 73 of the City Council meeting of January 28, 2026
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