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City Council

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

47 motions across 39 agenda items · 2022-2026 term

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

10.1 · 2 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North

PASSED

WHEREAS the Owner of 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North submitted a letter to staff indicating a request to remove the monetary contributions related to affordable housing and the Laurel Street active transportation bridge as the other contributions being provided still exceed the current Com-munity Benefits By-law; and WHEREAS the Owner has indicated that removal of the two monetary contributions, in the amount of one million dollars each for a total of two million dollars...

Motion no. 2026-75-02 · moved by J. Leiper

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Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North

WHEREAS the Owner of 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North submitted a letter to staff indicating a request to remove the monetary contributions related to affordable housing and the Laurel Street active transportation bridge as the other contributions being provided still exceed the current Com-munity Benefits By-law; and WHEREAS the Owner has indicated that removal of the two monetary contributions, in the amount of one million dollars each for a total of two million dollars...

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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper

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

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

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

Ottawa Public Library Board Recommendation(s) That City Council approve: The Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) with Riocan Holdings Inc (“Landlord”) for 5,670 square feet of commercial space at 3310 McCarthy Road for the development of the Hunt Club branch of Ottawa Public Library (OPL) (“Premises”). The agreement is for a term of ten (10) years commencing December 1, 2026, and ending on November 30, 2036 (“Term”) (dates subject to change), with a total estimated consideration of $1,858,884.95...

Motion 1

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Hunt Club Branch Lease Agreement

Ottawa Public Library Board Recommendation(s) That City Council approve: The Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) with Riocan Holdings Inc (“Landlord”) for 5,670 square feet of commercial space at 3310 McCarthy Road for the development of the Hunt Club branch of Ottawa Public Library (OPL) (“Premises”). The agreement is for a term of ten (10) years commencing December 1, 2026, and ending on November 30, 2036 (“Term”) (dates subject to change), with a total estimated consideration of $1,858,884.95...

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

Report Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending February 20, 2026

Report Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Support the amendment of the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value associated with the Notice of Intention to Designate for the property at 159 Montreal Road in accordance with Document 1 Approve the Heritage Guidelines for Redevelopment for the property at 159 Montreal Road related to future redevelopment attached as Document 2.

Motion 1

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159 Montreal Road - Resolution of Appeal

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Support the amendment of the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value associated with the Notice of Intention to Designate for the property at 159 Montreal Road in accordance with Document 1 Approve the Heritage Guidelines for Redevelopment for the property at 159 Montreal Road related to future redevelopment attached as Document 2.

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Waive the condition of the heritage permit in the instance that the City undertakes the demolition of the buildings according to the Order to Remedy an Unsafe Building issued for each property on January 21, 2026; and Approve that staff be directed to ensure the interim landscaping of the property in accordance with the heritage permit.

Motion 1

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Demolition of St. Patrick Street Properties

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Waive the condition of the heritage permit in the instance that the City undertakes the demolition of the buildings according to the Order to Remedy an Unsafe Building issued for each property on January 21, 2026; and Approve that staff be directed to ensure the interim landscaping of the property in accordance with the heritage permit.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
14.1 · 2 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Motion – Councillor D. Brown – Taunton Place Sanitary Sewer Extension - Special Charge Recovery Period

PASSED

WHEREAS in 2021, the City was approached by the owners of privately serviced properties on Taunton Place to pursue the process for a local improvement to construct and connect to the City’s sanitary sewer system. In total, four properties were eligible for the Local Improvement petition process; and WHEREAS in October 2023 Council approved (ACS2023-IWS-AM-0003) the local improvement project and the associated cost-recovery apportionment and enact-ed the authorization by-law, By-law 2023-460;...

Motion no. 2026-75-03 · moved by C. Kelly

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Motion – Councillor D. Brown – Taunton Place Sanitary Sewer Extension - Special Charge Recovery Period

WHEREAS in 2021, the City was approached by the owners of privately serviced properties on Taunton Place to pursue the process for a local improvement to construct and connect to the City’s sanitary sewer system. In total, four properties were eligible for the Local Improvement petition process; and WHEREAS in October 2023 Council approved (ACS2023-IWS-AM-0003) the local improvement project and the associated cost-recovery apportionment and enact-ed the authorization by-law, By-law 2023-460;...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider the option of a 20-year special charge recovery period for the Taunton Place Sanitary Sewer Extension.

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor D. Brown – Taunton Place Sanitary Sewer Extension - Special Charge Recovery Period

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider the option of a 20-year special charge recovery period for the Taunton Place Sanitary Sewer Extension.

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to include a wildlife feeding by-law, or amendments to the Animal Care and Control By-law concerning the feeding of wildlife, as an item for consideration as part of the development of next Term of Council’s By-law Review Work Plan to be approved by Council, and that other jurisdictions be considered as models as part of this work.

Motion 1

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Motion - Councillor L. Dudas - Ottawa's Animal Care and Control By-law as Concerns the Feeding of Wildlife

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to include a wildlife feeding by-law, or amendments to the Animal Care and Control By-law concerning the feeding of wildlife, as an item for consideration as part of the development of next Term of Council’s By-law Review Work Plan to be approved by Council, and that other jurisdictions be considered as models as part of this work.

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve amendments to Schedule 2 of Licensing By-law 2002-189, as amended, as detailed in the attached amending by-law, to prohibit driving instruction within the defined area adjacent to the Ministry of Transportation DriveTest facility at 1570 Walkley Road.

Motion 1

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Motion - Councillor J. Bradley - Driving School Prohibition Zone near Walkley Drive Test Centre

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve amendments to Schedule 2 of Licensing By-law 2002-189, as amended, as detailed in the attached amending by-law, to prohibit driving instruction within the defined area adjacent to the Ministry of Transportation DriveTest facility at 1570 Walkley Road.

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve a dedicated funding stream for waste avoidance, reduction, and reuse initiatives within the Community Environmental Projects Grant Program, effective for the 2026 application period, as outlined in this report.

Motion 1

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Community Environmental Projects Grant Program Expansion

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve a dedicated funding stream for waste avoidance, reduction, and reuse initiatives within the Community Environmental Projects Grant Program, effective for the 2026 application period, as outlined in this report.

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Endorse Bird Friendly Ottawa’s application to Nature Canada to have the City of Ottawa recognized as a certified Bird Friendly City; Authorize the Chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee to provide a letter of support, on behalf of Council, to accompany the application.

Motion 1

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Motion - Councillor R. King - Bird Friendly Ottawa’s application to Nature Canada

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Endorse Bird Friendly Ottawa’s application to Nature Canada to have the City of Ottawa recognized as a certified Bird Friendly City; Authorize the Chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee to provide a letter of support, on behalf of Council, to accompany the application.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
17.1 · 4 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Official Plan Update – Growth Projections

PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Adopt the population, household and employment projections, in Document 1, as the basis for the growth management strategy and future Official Plan update; and Direct staff to review and report back on the City’s internal process and criteria for assessing municipal interest in surplus school properties, taking into consideration our current needs and needs projected in the growth forecast with a report to be provided to Council in 2027;...

Motion 1

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Official Plan Update – Growth Projections

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Adopt the population, household and employment projections, in Document 1, as the basis for the growth management strategy and future Official Plan update; and Direct staff to review and report back on the City’s internal process and criteria for assessing municipal interest in surplus school properties, taking into consideration our current needs and needs projected in the growth forecast with a report to be provided to Council in 2027;...

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

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to review the implications on household projections as part of the proposed growth management strategy and the assumptions regarding intensification targets. Carried with a dissent from Councillor D. Hill.

Motion no. 2026-75-06 · moved by S. Menard

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Official Plan Update – Growth Projections

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to review the implications on household projections as part of the proposed growth management strategy and the assumptions regarding intensification targets. Carried with a dissent from Councillor D. Hill.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s projected growth out to 2051 is expected to be accommodated through a mix of housing types with a growing share attributed to apartments, row housing, duplexes and additional dwelling units; and WHEREAS the City has taken steps to encourage even greater intensification since the 60% target for intensification was approved in 2021; and WHEREAS there is a direct correlation between intensification and land needs, which impact the total amount of land required to...

Motion no. 2026-75-05 · moved by S. Devine

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Official Plan Update – Growth Projections

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s projected growth out to 2051 is expected to be accommodated through a mix of housing types with a growing share attributed to apartments, row housing, duplexes and additional dwelling units; and WHEREAS the City has taken steps to encourage even greater intensification since the 60% target for intensification was approved in 2021; and WHEREAS there is a direct correlation between intensification and land needs, which impact the total amount of land required to...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine

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PASSED

WHEREAS Ottawa’s Official Plan seeks to achieve more growth through intensification than by greenfield development; and WHEREAS maintaining the existing urban boundary and village boundaries can help the municipality conserve resources, promote sustainable growth, and manage the efficient use of land; and THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during the consideration of the Official Plan Amendment in 2027, staff include an analysis of no settlement area expansion that outlines impacts and...

Motion no. 2026-75-04 · moved by G. Gower

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Official Plan Update – Growth Projections

WHEREAS Ottawa’s Official Plan seeks to achieve more growth through intensification than by greenfield development; and WHEREAS maintaining the existing urban boundary and village boundaries can help the municipality conserve resources, promote sustainable growth, and manage the efficient use of land; and THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during the consideration of the Official Plan Amendment in 2027, staff include an analysis of no settlement area expansion that outlines impacts and...

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

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18.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve an Amendment to the Official Plan Volume 2A Wateridge Village Secondary Plan, Section 2: Land Designation and Key Urban Design Direction specific to a portion of 550 Wanaki Road, as detailed in Document 3, by adding a new site-specific policy to allow for a school, as detailed in Document 2. Approve an Amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for a portion of 550 Wanaki Road, as shown in Document 3, to rezone the lands from Business...

Motion 1

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Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments – 550 Wanaki Road

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve an Amendment to the Official Plan Volume 2A Wateridge Village Secondary Plan, Section 2: Land Designation and Key Urban Design Direction specific to a portion of 550 Wanaki Road, as detailed in Document 3, by adding a new site-specific policy to allow for a school, as detailed in Document 2. Approve an Amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for a portion of 550 Wanaki Road, as shown in Document 3, to rezone the lands from Business...

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application to alter the property at 110-116 York Street to facilitate an expansion to the existing hotel on the site, according to plans by Neuf Architects dated November 11, 2025, and received on November 17, 2025, conditional upon the applicant: Revising the colour of the brick for the tower to be more compatible with the HCD to the satisfaction of heritage staff, prior to the issuance of a building permit; Providing samples of exterior...

Motion 1

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Heritage Permit for Alterations at 110-116 York Street

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application to alter the property at 110-116 York Street to facilitate an expansion to the existing hotel on the site, according to plans by Neuf Architects dated November 11, 2025, and received on November 17, 2025, conditional upon the applicant: Revising the colour of the brick for the tower to be more compatible with the HCD to the satisfaction of heritage staff, prior to the issuance of a building permit; Providing samples of exterior...

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1670 Tenth Line, as shown in Document 1, to permit a low-rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 1670 Tenth Line Road

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1670 Tenth Line, as shown in Document 1, to permit a low-rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to include in the new Zoning By-law 2026-50, prior to third reading, all zoning by-law amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250 approved by Council after July 6, 2022 (the date of the commencement of the new Zoning By-law project) which were inadvertently omitted through consolidation errors in the new Zoning By-law 2026-50.

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor G. Gower - Minor Corrections – New Zoning Bylaw

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to include in the new Zoning By-law 2026-50, prior to third reading, all zoning by-law amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250 approved by Council after July 6, 2022 (the date of the commencement of the new Zoning By-law project) which were inadvertently omitted through consolidation errors in the new Zoning By-law 2026-50.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
19.1 · 2 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Motion – Councillor D. Hill – Transit audit

PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Direct OC Transpo's Chief Safety Officer to conduct an audit, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Municipal Act, into the safety concerns that resulted in Line 1 Trains being removed from operation due to the Cartridge Bearing Assembly spalling issue; and the audit be presented to the Transit Committee in Q2 2026, in camera if deemed necessary; and a draft of the audit be provided to the Auditor General of Ottawa, prior to the audit...

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor D. Hill – Transit audit

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Direct OC Transpo's Chief Safety Officer to conduct an audit, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Municipal Act, into the safety concerns that resulted in Line 1 Trains being removed from operation due to the Cartridge Bearing Assembly spalling issue; and the audit be presented to the Transit Committee in Q2 2026, in camera if deemed necessary; and a draft of the audit be provided to the Auditor General of Ottawa, prior to the audit...

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

That Council: Direct OC Transpo's Chief Safety Officer to conduct an audit, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Municipal Act, into the safety concerns that resulted in Line 1 Trains being removed from operation due to the Cartridge Bearing Assembly spalling issue; and the audit be initiated as soon as full service has been restored, and that it be presented to the Transit Committee no later than four months following its commencement, in camera if deemed necessary; and if full...

Motion no. 2026-75-07 · moved by D. Hill

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Motion – Councillor D. Hill – Transit audit

That Council: Direct OC Transpo's Chief Safety Officer to conduct an audit, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Municipal Act, into the safety concerns that resulted in Line 1 Trains being removed from operation due to the Cartridge Bearing Assembly spalling issue; and the audit be initiated as soon as full service has been restored, and that it be presented to the Transit Committee no later than four months following its commencement, in camera if deemed necessary; and if full...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Hill

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20.1.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Refuse the Official Plan Amendment to amend Schedule B7 to add the subject lands to the urban boundary and to designate them as 'Neighbourhood' with a 'Future Neighbourhood Overlay' and direct staff to defend the City’s position at the Ontario Land Tribunal. Refuse the Official Plan Amendment to create a new area specific policy to allow for the evaluation of land within 500.0 metres of an active quarry for future consideration of urban expansion and...

Motion 1

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Official Plan Amendment – Leitrim East Urban Expansion Area

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Refuse the Official Plan Amendment to amend Schedule B7 to add the subject lands to the urban boundary and to designate them as 'Neighbourhood' with a 'Future Neighbourhood Overlay' and direct staff to defend the City’s position at the Ontario Land Tribunal. Refuse the Official Plan Amendment to create a new area specific policy to allow for the evaluation of land within 500.0 metres of an active quarry for future consideration of urban expansion and...

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20.1.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2502 and 2510 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, 1900 and 1920 Walkley Road, 2990 and 3000 Conroy Road, and 2425 Don Reid Drive, as shown in Document 1, to facilitate a 160-unit townhouse development, park block, and block for future development, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 2510 and 2502 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, 1900 and 1920 Walkley Road, 2990 and 3000 Conroy Road, and 2425 Don Reid Drive

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2502 and 2510 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, 1900 and 1920 Walkley Road, 2990 and 3000 Conroy Road, and 2425 Don Reid Drive, as shown in Document 1, to facilitate a 160-unit townhouse development, park block, and block for future development, as detailed in Document 2.

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20.1.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2C, for 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street, as shown in Document 1, for increased building heights as detailed in Document 2. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a 17-storey hotel addition, as detailed in Documents 3 and 4.

Motion 1

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Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2C, for 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street, as shown in Document 1, for increased building heights as detailed in Document 2. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a 17-storey hotel addition, as detailed in Documents 3 and 4.

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20.1.4 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1146 Snow Street as shown in Document 1, to permit a low-rise apartment dwelling with accompanying site‑specific zoning exceptions, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 1146 Snow Street

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1146 Snow Street as shown in Document 1, to permit a low-rise apartment dwelling with accompanying site‑specific zoning exceptions, as detailed in Document 2.

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20.2.1 PASSED

Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of February 11, 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 1-4.

Motion 1

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Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 11, 2026

Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of February 11, 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 1-4.

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22 PASSED

That the Ottawa Public Library Board report entitled, “Hunt Club Branch Lease Agreement”, Built Heritage Committee Report 29A, Committee of Revision Report 1, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 21, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 22, Joint Planning and Housing Committee and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 8, Planning and Housing Committee Report 60, Transit Committee Report 23 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status...

Motion no. 2026-75-08 · moved by J. Leiper

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Motion to Adopt Reports

That the Ottawa Public Library Board report entitled, “Hunt Club Branch Lease Agreement”, Built Heritage Committee Report 29A, Committee of Revision Report 1, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 21, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 22, Joint Planning and Housing Committee and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 8, Planning and Housing Committee Report 60, Transit Committee Report 23 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status...

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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper

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23.1 PASSED

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

Motion no. 2026-75-09 · moved by A. Troster

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International Women’s Day

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

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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster

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23.2 PASSED

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

Motion no. 2026-75-10 · moved by T. Kavanagh

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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

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23.3 PASSED

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 no. 2026-75-11 · moved by R. King

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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

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23.4 PASSED

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 no. 2026-75-12 · moved by S. Plante

17 Yes 7 No
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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

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24.1 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, in order to prevent any regulatory gap resulting from the Province’s extension of the Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycles Pilot Program (O. Reg. 141/21), given that the City of Ottawa’s E-Cargo Bike By-law (No. 2021-290) is scheduled to be repealed on March 1, 2026, the original provincial pilot conclusion date. WHEREAS the Province of Ontario launched the Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycle (E-Bike) Pilot Program (O. Reg. 141/21)...

Motion no. 2026-75-13 · moved by T. Tierney

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Continued Participation in the Province’s Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycle (E-Bike) Pilot Program

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, in order to prevent any regulatory gap resulting from the Province’s extension of the Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycles Pilot Program (O. Reg. 141/21), given that the City of Ottawa’s E-Cargo Bike By-law (No. 2021-290) is scheduled to be repealed on March 1, 2026, the original provincial pilot conclusion date. WHEREAS the Province of Ontario launched the Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycle (E-Bike) Pilot Program (O. Reg. 141/21)...

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Moved by: Councillor T. Tierney

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24.2 · 3 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Kanata Lakes Golf & Country Club

PASSED

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to create a dedicated project page (Engage Ottawa) to improve public transparency respecting the 7000 Campeau Drive file, including but not limited to background files and history, ongoing record of FAQs and any future studies submitted to the City and any peer reviews completed by the City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff create an email list to send regular updates directly to the community regarding the file; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that...

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Kanata Lakes Golf & Country Club

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to create a dedicated project page (Engage Ottawa) to improve public transparency respecting the 7000 Campeau Drive file, including but not limited to background files and history, ongoing record of FAQs and any future studies submitted to the City and any peer reviews completed by the City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff create an email list to send regular updates directly to the community regarding the file; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that...

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That the rules of procedure be waived to consider this item today due to the ongoing nature of site work on the subject property and the need for immediate action from Council to ensure that the public interest is protected. 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...

Motion no. 2026-75-14 · moved by C. Curry

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Kanata Lakes Golf & Country Club

That the rules of procedure be waived to consider this item today due to the ongoing nature of site work on the subject property and the need for immediate action from Council to ensure that the public interest is protected. 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...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Curry

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PASSED

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff ensure that there is an independent technical and/or legal third-party review of every substantive report or work plan submitted by the developer to the City, in addition to staff review, with those results to be publicly available on the project page; and

Motion 2

18 Yes 6 No
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Kanata Lakes Golf & Country Club

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff ensure that there is an independent technical and/or legal third-party review of every substantive report or work plan submitted by the developer to the City, in addition to staff review, with those results to be publicly available on the project page; and

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25.1

WHEREAS African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities in Canada experience disproportionate maternal and reproductive health outcomes and ongoing barriers to accessing appropriate maternal and reproductive healthcare, reflecting persistent inequities within healthcare systems; and WHEREAS reproductive justice is a human rights framework affirming bodily autonomy, access to safe and dignified care, and the ability to parent children in safe and supported communities; and WHEREAS...

Motion 1 · moved by R. King

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Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice Month

WHEREAS African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities in Canada experience disproportionate maternal and reproductive health outcomes and ongoing barriers to accessing appropriate maternal and reproductive healthcare, reflecting persistent inequities within healthcare systems; and WHEREAS reproductive justice is a human rights framework affirming bodily autonomy, access to safe and dignified care, and the ability to parent children in safe and supported communities; and WHEREAS...

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Moved by: Councillor R. King

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25.2

WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS John Curry lived in Stittsville for over 40 years and served as the long-time editor, writer and publisher of the Stittsville News, as well as an avid local historian and author; and WHEREAS John...

Motion 1 · moved by G. Gower

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Commemorative Naming for John Curry and John Brummell

WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS John Curry lived in Stittsville for over 40 years and served as the long-time editor, writer and publisher of the Stittsville News, as well as an avid local historian and author; and WHEREAS John...

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

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25.3

WHEREAS the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Parish located at 750 Ridgewood Avenue is expecting significant attendance during the Orthodox Easter period that will result in overflow parking needs that cannot be accommodated on their site; and WHEREAS the parish has requested the ability for their parishioners to use the Mooney’s Bay Park parking lot during the Easter season, in keeping with past arrangements; and WHEREAS, with 1,700 families in the parish, there have been community concerns...

Motion 1 · moved by R. Brockington

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Use of Mooney’s Bay Parking Lot

WHEREAS the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Parish located at 750 Ridgewood Avenue is expecting significant attendance during the Orthodox Easter period that will result in overflow parking needs that cannot be accommodated on their site; and WHEREAS the parish has requested the ability for their parishioners to use the Mooney’s Bay Park parking lot during the Easter season, in keeping with past arrangements; and WHEREAS, with 1,700 families in the parish, there have been community concerns...

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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington

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25.4

WHEREAS Black History Ottawa (BHO) is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to advancing education by increasing the public's knowledge and appreciation of Black history, and 2026 marks its 40th anniversary, having been first formed as the Black History Month Committee in 1986; and WHEREAS the history of Ottawa's Black community dates back over two centuries, beginning with early settlers such as London Oxford in 1800 in the Ottawa-Gatineau region and the first recorded Black family in...

Motion 1 · moved by M. Sutcliffe

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Honouring Ottawa’s Black History

WHEREAS Black History Ottawa (BHO) is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to advancing education by increasing the public's knowledge and appreciation of Black history, and 2026 marks its 40th anniversary, having been first formed as the Black History Month Committee in 1986; and WHEREAS the history of Ottawa's Black community dates back over two centuries, beginning with early settlers such as London Oxford in 1800 in the Ottawa-Gatineau region and the first recorded Black family in...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Sutcliffe

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25.5

WHEREAS the owner of 139 Parkdale Avenue and 122 Forward Avenue, located in the Mechanicsville neighbourhood, has applied for demolition permits; and WHEREAS the properties currently consist of a two-storey, detached residential building (139 Parkdale Avenue) and a two-storey apartment building (122 Forward Avenue), both properties being vacant, deteriorating, in poor condition, and raising concerns around public safety; and WHEREAS the properties are part of a larger, future development...

Motion 1 · moved by J. Leiper

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Demolition Control Exemption –139 Parkdale Avenue and 122 Forward Avenue

WHEREAS the owner of 139 Parkdale Avenue and 122 Forward Avenue, located in the Mechanicsville neighbourhood, has applied for demolition permits; and WHEREAS the properties currently consist of a two-storey, detached residential building (139 Parkdale Avenue) and a two-storey apartment building (122 Forward Avenue), both properties being vacant, deteriorating, in poor condition, and raising concerns around public safety; and WHEREAS the properties are part of a larger, future development...

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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper

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26.1 PASSED

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2026-55 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 674 Chadburn Ave (the "benefitting property").2026-56 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.2026-61 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain...

Motion no. 2026-75-15 · moved by J. Leiper

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Three Readings

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2026-55 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 674 Chadburn Ave (the "benefitting property").2026-56 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.2026-61 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain...

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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper

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27 PASSED

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of February 25, 2026.

Motion no. 2026-75-16 · moved by J. Leiper

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Confirmation By-law

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of February 25, 2026.

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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper

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29 PASSED

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of February 25, 2026, be adjourned.

Motion no. 2026-75-17 · moved by J. Leiper

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Adjournment

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of February 25, 2026, be adjourned.

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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper

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5.1 PASSED

A motion on "Minutes 74 of the City Council meeting of February 11, 2026"

Motion 1

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Minutes 74 of the City Council meeting of February 11, 2026

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5.2 PASSED

A motion on "Confidential Minutes 74 of the City Council meeting of February 11, 2026"

Motion 1

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Confidential Minutes 74 of the City Council meeting of February 11, 2026

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9 PASSED

That the Ottawa Public Library Board entitled, “Hunt Club Branch Lease Agreement”, Built Heritage Committee Report 29A, Committee of Revision Report 1, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 21, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 22, Joint Planning and Housing Committee and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 8, Planning and Housing Committee Report 60, Transit Committee Report 23 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update...

Motion no. 2026-75-01 · moved by J. Leiper

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Motion to Introduce Reports

That the Ottawa Public Library Board entitled, “Hunt Club Branch Lease Agreement”, Built Heritage Committee Report 29A, Committee of Revision Report 1, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 21, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 22, Joint Planning and Housing Committee and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 8, Planning and Housing Committee Report 60, Transit Committee Report 23 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update...

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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper

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