City Council, March 11, 2026 — Voting Records

10.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve an amendment to Schedule B9, Schedule C11-A and Schedule C11-B of the Official Plan, as detailed in Document 2. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 635 Jinkinson Road and part of 891 Jinkinson Road, as shown in Document 3 and detailed in Document 4, to permit a quarry expansion. Direct staff to incorporate an amendment into the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2026-50 for part of 635 Jinkinson Road and part of 891...

Motion 1

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Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 635 and 891 Jinkinson Road

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve an amendment to Schedule B9, Schedule C11-A and Schedule C11-B of the Official Plan, as detailed in Document 2. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 635 Jinkinson Road and part of 891 Jinkinson Road, as shown in Document 3 and detailed in Document 4, to permit a quarry expansion. Direct staff to incorporate an amendment into the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2026-50 for part of 635 Jinkinson Road and part of 891...

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

10.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the proposed amendments to the Official Plan as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 3; Approve the proposed amendments to Zoning By-law No. 2008-250 as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 4; Direct staff to incorporate the proposed amendments into the new Com-prehensive Zoning By-law, as detailed in Document 4 and Document 5. Carried with a dissent from Councillor G. Gower.

Motion 1

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Wetland Omnibus Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the proposed amendments to the Official Plan as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 3; Approve the proposed amendments to Zoning By-law No. 2008-250 as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 4; Direct staff to incorporate the proposed amendments into the new Com-prehensive Zoning By-law, as detailed in Document 4 and Document 5. Carried with a dissent from Councillor G. Gower.

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

11.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve The Community Funding Framework Funding Policy Statements as outlined in this report and attached as Document 2 to this report. Delegate authority to the Director of Community Safety, Well-Being, Policy and Analytics and the Program Manager of Social Development and Funding, individually, to manage and administer the Community and Social Services Department Community Funding budget as described in this report and the Policy Statements attached...

Motion 1

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Community Funding Framework Midterm Review

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve The Community Funding Framework Funding Policy Statements as outlined in this report and attached as Document 2 to this report. Delegate authority to the Director of Community Safety, Well-Being, Policy and Analytics and the Program Manager of Social Development and Funding, individually, to manage and administer the Community and Social Services Department Community Funding budget as described in this report and the Policy Statements attached...

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

11.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Adopt the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2021–2031 in accordance with s. 255(1) of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1. Direct the General Manager, Community and Social Services and Director, Community Safety and Well-Being, Policy, and Analytics to explore opportunities and the funding to expand and enhance access to alternate neighbourhood crisis response (ANCHOR) services; with a...

Motion 1

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Community Safety and Well-Being Legislated Review

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Adopt the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2021–2031 in accordance with s. 255(1) of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1. Direct the General Manager, Community and Social Services and Director, Community Safety and Well-Being, Policy, and Analytics to explore opportunities and the funding to expand and enhance access to alternate neighbourhood crisis response (ANCHOR) services; with a...

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

11.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve the outreach model outlined in the report below. Delegate authority to the General Manager, Community and Social Services to make operational adjustments to the model through evidence-based processes in the future. Direct the General Manager, Community and Social Services and Chief Financial Officer to identify sustainable funding sources for the outreach model, including in partnership with other levels of government. Receive the...

Motion 1

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Unsheltered Homelessness Outreach Model

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve the outreach model outlined in the report below. Delegate authority to the General Manager, Community and Social Services to make operational adjustments to the model through evidence-based processes in the future. Direct the General Manager, Community and Social Services and Chief Financial Officer to identify sustainable funding sources for the outreach model, including in partnership with other levels of government. Receive the...

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

12.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information and approve the path forward for Indigenous Relations for the City of Ottawa, as outlined in the report.

Motion 1

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Advancing Indigenous Relations in the City of Ottawa

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information and approve the path forward for Indigenous Relations for the City of Ottawa, as outlined in the report.

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12.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application submitted by Taggart (City Centre) Ltd., owner of the property at 299 City Centre Avenue, for Rehabilitation Grant under the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (2024), not to exceed a total of $2,642,250 million for which the grant payment period will be phased over a maximum of twenty years of development, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfield...

Motion 1

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Brownfield Grant Application – 299 City Centre Avenue

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application submitted by Taggart (City Centre) Ltd., owner of the property at 299 City Centre Avenue, for Rehabilitation Grant under the Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (2024), not to exceed a total of $2,642,250 million for which the grant payment period will be phased over a maximum of twenty years of development, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfield...

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12.4 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the acquisition as described in the report for the purchase of the fee simple interest in lands and premises known municipally as 377 O’Connor Street, shown as Parcel 1 on Document 1 attached, from the Albert/O’Connor Properties GP Inc. for $45,000,000 plus applicable taxes and closing costs estimated at $2,000,000. Delegate authority to the General Manager, Strategic Initiatives to enter into, conclude, execute, amend, and implement on behalf...

Motion 1

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Acquisition of 377 O’Connor Street: Transitional Housing for Families

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the acquisition as described in the report for the purchase of the fee simple interest in lands and premises known municipally as 377 O’Connor Street, shown as Parcel 1 on Document 1 attached, from the Albert/O’Connor Properties GP Inc. for $45,000,000 plus applicable taxes and closing costs estimated at $2,000,000. Delegate authority to the General Manager, Strategic Initiatives to enter into, conclude, execute, amend, and implement on behalf...

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

12.5 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that: Staff be directed to conduct a comprehensive review and feasibility assessment, including operational, legal and financial implications of other procurement practices and approaches that are in place in other Canadian municipalities, which include but are not limited to, a Fair Wage Policy, a Living Wage Policy, and a Community Benefits Agreement; and Staff leverage the Ottawa Paramedic Service West Deployment Facility and the Riverside...

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor C. Kitts – Procurement Practices Pilot Projects

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that: Staff be directed to conduct a comprehensive review and feasibility assessment, including operational, legal and financial implications of other procurement practices and approaches that are in place in other Canadian municipalities, which include but are not limited to, a Fair Wage Policy, a Living Wage Policy, and a Community Benefits Agreement; and Staff leverage the Ottawa Paramedic Service West Deployment Facility and the Riverside...

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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 approve: The 2026 Amended Development Charge Background Study dated January 9, 2026, as detailed in Document 1; and The City-wide Development Charge By-law, 2024-218, be amended in accordance with Document 2; and The budget adjustments as detailed in Document 3; and That pursuant to the Development Charge Act, subsection 12(3), no further public meeting is necessary. Carried with a dissent from Councillor S. Desroches.

Motion 1

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Transportation Master Plan Development Charges Amendment

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The 2026 Amended Development Charge Background Study dated January 9, 2026, as detailed in Document 1; and The City-wide Development Charge By-law, 2024-218, be amended in accordance with Document 2; and The budget adjustments as detailed in Document 3; and That pursuant to the Development Charge Act, subsection 12(3), no further public meeting is necessary. Carried with a dissent from Councillor S. Desroches.

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14.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the repeal of the Private Approach By-law (2003-447). Enact the Access By-law as described in this report and in a form similar to the draft by-law set out in Document 1 to be in effect upon the passing of said by-law. Approve the amendments to the following by-laws in conjunction with enactment of the Access By-law as described in this report and set out in Documents 4 to 6 to be in effect upon the passing of the new Access By-law: Use and...

Motion 1

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New Private Approach By-law

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the repeal of the Private Approach By-law (2003-447). Enact the Access By-law as described in this report and in a form similar to the draft by-law set out in Document 1 to be in effect upon the passing of said by-law. Approve the amendments to the following by-laws in conjunction with enactment of the Access By-law as described in this report and set out in Documents 4 to 6 to be in effect upon the passing of the new Access By-law: Use and...

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14.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to implement a year-round parking prohibition on the same side as the existing winter parking prohibition (replacing the winter parking prohibition) on the following streets before 1 April 2026: Cicely Terrace Coralroot Avenue Gentian Heights Springbeauty Avenue Sweetflag Street Twayblade Avenue Watershield Ridge

Motion 1

14 Yes 10 No

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Motion – Councillor W. Lo - Watershield parking

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to implement a year-round parking prohibition on the same side as the existing winter parking prohibition (replacing the winter parking prohibition) on the following streets before 1 April 2026: Cicely Terrace Coralroot Avenue Gentian Heights Springbeauty Avenue Sweetflag Street Twayblade Avenue Watershield Ridge

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How councillors voted

YES (14)

NO (10)

ABSENT (0)

None

14.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the extension of delegation of authority to the Director, Right of Way, Heritage and Urban Design in consultation with the Director of Traffic Services together with the Director of Roads and Parking Services for seasonal road closures to December 2027.

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor C. Kitts - Extension of Delegated Authority for Seasonal Road Closures

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the extension of delegation of authority to the Director, Right of Way, Heritage and Urban Design in consultation with the Director of Traffic Services together with the Director of Roads and Parking Services for seasonal road closures to December 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.

15.1.1 Received

Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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2025 Annual Report Pursuant to the Building Code Act

Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.

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15.2.1 Received

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

Motion 1

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2025 Statement of Remuneration, Benefits and Expenses Paid to Members of Council and Council Appointees

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

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15.2.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Adopt this report in accordance with Ontario Regulation 284/09. Approve that the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / City Treasurer be delegated the authority to adjust the accrual budget to include any budget changes approved by Council as part of the final adopted budget, and to include the accrual budget presentation within the City of Ottawa’s final adopted 2026 budget book, for information purposes.

Motion 1

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Report on 2026 Budget Expenses Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 284/09

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Adopt this report in accordance with Ontario Regulation 284/09. Approve that the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / City Treasurer be delegated the authority to adjust the accrual budget to include any budget changes approved by Council as part of the final adopted budget, and to include the accrual budget presentation within the City of Ottawa’s final adopted 2026 budget book, for information purposes.

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15.2.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The updated Project Delivery Review and Cost Estimating Guidelines, as outlined in this report and attached as Appendix A. Delegating authority to the General Manager, Infrastructure and Water Services, and the Director, Asset Management individually, to make and approve technical amendments to the Project Delivery and Cost Estimating Guidelines, as described in this report.

Motion 1

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Project Delivery and Cost Estimating Guidelines Update

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The updated Project Delivery Review and Cost Estimating Guidelines, as outlined in this report and attached as Appendix A. Delegating authority to the General Manager, Infrastructure and Water Services, and the Director, Asset Management individually, to make and approve technical amendments to the Project Delivery and Cost Estimating Guidelines, as described in this report.

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15.2.4 Received

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

Motion 1

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Comprehensive Legal Services Report for the Period July 1 to December 31, 2025

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

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15.2.5 Received

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive this update on the 2026 Municipal Elections for information; Approve and enact a By-Law to Authorize the Use of an Alternative Voting Method, attached as Document 1, to authorize the use of a special mail-in ballot that does not require electors to attend a voting place in order to vote in accordance with Section 42 of the Municipal Election Act, 1996, for the 2026 Municipal Elections and any by-elections that may occur during the 2026-2030...

Motion 1

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Update on the 2026 Municipal Elections and amendments to election-related by-laws

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive this update on the 2026 Municipal Elections for information; Approve and enact a By-Law to Authorize the Use of an Alternative Voting Method, attached as Document 1, to authorize the use of a special mail-in ballot that does not require electors to attend a voting place in order to vote in accordance with Section 42 of the Municipal Election Act, 1996, for the 2026 Municipal Elections and any by-elections that may occur during the 2026-2030...

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15.3.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The 2025 Amendment to the Stormwater Management Development Charges Background Study: Riverside – South Urban Centre (SWM Area S-1) attached as Document 1. An amendment to the area-specific development charge stormwater management rates listed within By-law 2024-228 for Riverside -South Urban Centre (Area S-1) attached as Document 2.

Motion 1

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Area-Specific Stormwater Development Charges Amendment - Riverside South

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The 2025 Amendment to the Stormwater Management Development Charges Background Study: Riverside – South Urban Centre (SWM Area S-1) attached as Document 1. An amendment to the area-specific development charge stormwater management rates listed within By-law 2024-228 for Riverside -South Urban Centre (Area S-1) attached as Document 2.

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15.4.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the updated functional design for the Kanata North Transitway Environmental Assessment (EA) Addendum (Corkstown Road to 240.0 metres north of Maxwell Bridge Road), as described in this report; Direct Transportation Planning staff to finalize the documentation for the Kanata North Transitway Environmental Assessment Addendum, submit it to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and post it on the project website; Approve the...

Motion 1

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Kanata North Transitway Environmental Assessment Study – Recommended Plan

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the updated functional design for the Kanata North Transitway Environmental Assessment (EA) Addendum (Corkstown Road to 240.0 metres north of Maxwell Bridge Road), as described in this report; Direct Transportation Planning staff to finalize the documentation for the Kanata North Transitway Environmental Assessment Addendum, submit it to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and post it on the project website; Approve the...

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15.5.1 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 25, 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 1-2.

Motion 1

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Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 25, 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 25, 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 1-2.

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16 PASSED

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera beginning at 2 p.m. 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. 2026-76-11 · moved by W. Lo

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In Camera Items

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera beginning at 2 p.m. 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 W. Lo

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16.1 PASSED

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby authorizes and approves the proposed terms of settlement of claims with various insurers under the Builders Risk Insurance Policy No. 14602 whereby the City would recover certain costs arising from the June 2016 sinkhole event during Stage 1 LRT construction, as set out in the confidential Settlement Agreement dated February 27, 2026, and as presented to Council during the in camera briefing; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the terms of settlement shall remain...

Motion no. 2026-76-12 · moved by G. Gower

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Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby authorizes and approves the proposed terms of settlement of claims with various insurers under the Builders Risk Insurance Policy No. 14602 whereby the City would recover certain costs arising from the June 2016 sinkhole event during Stage 1 LRT construction, as set out in the confidential Settlement Agreement dated February 27, 2026, and as presented to Council during the in camera briefing; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the terms of settlement shall remain...

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

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17 Received

That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.

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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 33, Community Services Committee Report 21, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 34, Planning and Housing Committee Report 61, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 24, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 25, 2026” be received and adopted as amended.

Motion no. 2026-76-13 · moved by W. Lo

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Motion to Adopt Reports

That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 33, Community Services Committee Report 21, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 34, Planning and Housing Committee Report 61, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 24, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 25, 2026” be received and adopted as amended.

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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo

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19.1 PASSED

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 no. 2026-76-14 · 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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19.2 PASSED

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 no. 2026-76-15 · 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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19.3 PASSED

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 no. 2026-76-16 · 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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19.4 PASSED

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 no. 2026-76-17 · 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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19.5 PASSED

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 no. 2026-76-18 · 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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20.1 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion as the closure of Woodroffe Ave North is scheduled to happen by March 30, and the matter is time sensitive for Bay Ward residents and small businesses, as well as commuters in the west end of the city. WHEREAS the residents of Bay Ward have been disproportionately impacted by years of construction and detours associated with the Stage 2 West Extension, which includes the development of seven new stations within the...

Motion no. 2026-76-19 · moved by T. Kavanagh

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LRT Construction and Stage 2 West Extension

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion as the closure of Woodroffe Ave North is scheduled to happen by March 30, and the matter is time sensitive for Bay Ward residents and small businesses, as well as commuters in the west end of the city. WHEREAS the residents of Bay Ward have been disproportionately impacted by years of construction and detours associated with the Stage 2 West Extension, which includes the development of seven new stations within the...

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Moved by: Councillor T. Kavanagh

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

20.2 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to take advantage of early-bird pricing for conference registration prior to April 7, 2026. WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA); and WHEREAS CUTA is comprised of municipal elected officials from across Canada and provides a venue for discussion and the promotion of public transportation among municipal decision-makers, and serves as a forum to share knowledge,...

Motion no. 2026-76-20 · moved by D. Hill

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Councillor Lo: Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) – Board of Directors, Transit Board Members Committee (TBMC), Conferences, & Expenses

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to take advantage of early-bird pricing for conference registration prior to April 7, 2026. WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA); and WHEREAS CUTA is comprised of municipal elected officials from across Canada and provides a venue for discussion and the promotion of public transportation among municipal decision-makers, and serves as a forum to share knowledge,...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Hill

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

20.3 PASSED

WHEREAS the enacting by-law for the New Zoning By-Law is included in the Council meeting agenda for March 11, 2026 under 23.1 Three Readings. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the rules of procedure be waived to consider the following motion. WHEREAS the report for the new Zoning By-law included a recommendation that if the Minister’s approval is not provided prior to enactment of the new Zoning By-law, staff be directed to replace provisions in the new Zoning By-law that implement Official Plan...

Motion no. 2026-76-21 · moved by J. Leiper

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Enactment of New Zoning By-law

WHEREAS the enacting by-law for the New Zoning By-Law is included in the Council meeting agenda for March 11, 2026 under 23.1 Three Readings. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the rules of procedure be waived to consider the following motion. WHEREAS the report for the new Zoning By-law included a recommendation that if the Minister’s approval is not provided prior to enactment of the new Zoning By-law, staff be directed to replace provisions in the new Zoning By-law that implement Official Plan...

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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.

21.1

WHEREAS Members of Council are elected by residents to represent them at the City of Ottawa, and residents expect transparency, accessibility, and accountability from their municipal government; WHEREAS residents, community organizations, and stakeholders regularly seek to understand how the City of Ottawa is structured and which branches or officials are responsible for specific programs and services; and WHEREAS the absence of a clear, public-facing organizational chart and staff directory...

Motion 1 · moved by C. Kelly

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Public-Facing Organizational Chart and Staff Directory

WHEREAS Members of Council are elected by residents to represent them at the City of Ottawa, and residents expect transparency, accessibility, and accountability from their municipal government; WHEREAS residents, community organizations, and stakeholders regularly seek to understand how the City of Ottawa is structured and which branches or officials are responsible for specific programs and services; and WHEREAS the absence of a clear, public-facing organizational chart and staff directory...

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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.

21.2

WHEREAS Members of Council are elected by residents to represent them at the City of Ottawa, and residents expect that when they reach out to their elected officials they will receive timely and respectful responses; and WHEREAS Members of Council rely on timely, accurate, and complete information from City staff in order to respond to residents, address time-sensitive constituency matters, and make informed decisions; and WHEREAS clear and consistent internal service standards support...

Motion 1 · moved by C. Kelly

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Service Standards for Councillors’ Responses

WHEREAS Members of Council are elected by residents to represent them at the City of Ottawa, and residents expect that when they reach out to their elected officials they will receive timely and respectful responses; and WHEREAS Members of Council rely on timely, accurate, and complete information from City staff in order to respond to residents, address time-sensitive constituency matters, and make informed decisions; and WHEREAS clear and consistent internal service standards support...

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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.

21.3

WHEREAS the I ❤︎ (Love) Barrhaven Market is a semi-annual event organised by the Ottawa Farmers’ Market in partnership with Locally Crafted Markets and the Barrhaven Business Improvement Area (BIA), promoting the usual local farmers plus guest artisan and business vendors; and WHEREAS the market is scheduled for Sunday 14 June 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Nepean Woods Park and Ride; and WHEREAS vendors require two hours before and after the market for set up and tear down; and WHEREAS...

Motion 1 · moved by W. Lo

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I ❤︎ (Love) Barrhaven Market 2026

WHEREAS the I ❤︎ (Love) Barrhaven Market is a semi-annual event organised by the Ottawa Farmers’ Market in partnership with Locally Crafted Markets and the Barrhaven Business Improvement Area (BIA), promoting the usual local farmers plus guest artisan and business vendors; and WHEREAS the market is scheduled for Sunday 14 June 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Nepean Woods Park and Ride; and WHEREAS vendors require two hours before and after the market for set up and tear down; and WHEREAS...

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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo

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

23.1 PASSED

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2026-76 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2024-228, Riverside South - South Urban Centre Stormwater Development Charges By-Law, 2024.2026-77 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2024-218 in respect of Roads and Related Services, Public Transit and Land Acquisition.2026-78 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the payment of rebates to individuals who make...

Motion no. 2026-76-22 · moved by W. Lo

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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. 2026-76 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2024-228, Riverside South - South Urban Centre Stormwater Development Charges By-Law, 2024.2026-77 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2024-218 in respect of Roads and Related Services, Public Transit and Land Acquisition.2026-78 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the payment of rebates to individuals who make...

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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo

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

24 PASSED

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of March 11, 2026.

Motion no. 2026-76-23 · moved by W. Lo

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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 March 11, 2026.

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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo

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

26 PASSED

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of March 11, 2026, be adjourned.

Motion no. 2026-76-24 · moved by W. Lo

20 Yes 0 No

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Adjournment

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of March 11, 2026, be adjourned.

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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo

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YES (20)

NO (0)

None

ABSENT (0)

None

5.1 PASSED

A motion on "Minutes 75 of the City Council meeting of February 25, 2026"

Motion 1

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Minutes 75 of the City Council meeting of February 25, 2026

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

9 PASSED

That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 33, Community Services Committee Report 21, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 34, Planning and Housing Committee Report 61, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 24, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 25, 2026” be received and considered.

Motion no. 2026-76-01 · moved by W. Lo

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Motion to Introduce Reports

That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 33, Community Services Committee Report 21, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 34, Planning and Housing Committee Report 61, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 24, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 25, 2026” be received and considered.

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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo

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Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 635 and 891 Jinkinson Road

Wetland Omnibus Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment

Amendments to align the Transportation Master Plan with the Official Plan

Amendments to align the Transportation Master Plan with the Official Plan

Amendments to align the Transportation Master Plan with the Official Plan

Minor Zoning By-law Amendment – Part of 6659 Franktown Road

Minor Zoning By-law Amendment – Part of 6659 Franktown Road

Minor Zoning By-law Amendment – Part of 6659 Franktown Road

Motion – Councillor I. Skalski – Delegated Authority of Section 65 of the Drainage Act

Motion – Councillor I. Skalski – Delegated Authority of Section 65 of the Drainage Act

Motion – Councillor I. Skalski – Delegated Authority of Section 65 of the Drainage Act

Community Funding Framework Midterm Review

Community Safety and Well-Being Legislated Review

Unsheltered Homelessness Outreach Model

Advancing Indigenous Relations in the City of Ottawa

Brownfield Grant Application – 299 City Centre Avenue

Advancing the ByWard Market: A Revitalization Framework and Coordinated Redevelopment Program

Advancing the ByWard Market: A Revitalization Framework and Coordinated Redevelopment Program

Advancing the ByWard Market: A Revitalization Framework and Coordinated Redevelopment Program

Advancing the ByWard Market: A Revitalization Framework and Coordinated Redevelopment Program

Advancing the ByWard Market: A Revitalization Framework and Coordinated Redevelopment Program

Advancing the ByWard Market: A Revitalization Framework and Coordinated Redevelopment Program

Advancing the ByWard Market: A Revitalization Framework and Coordinated Redevelopment Program

Advancing the ByWard Market: A Revitalization Framework and Coordinated Redevelopment Program

Acquisition of 377 O’Connor Street: Transitional Housing for Families

Motion – Councillor C. Kitts – Procurement Practices Pilot Projects

Transportation Master Plan Development Charges Amendment

New Private Approach By-law

Motion – Councillor W. Lo - Watershield parking

How councillors voted

Motion – Councillor C. Kitts - Extension of Delegated Authority for Seasonal Road Closures

2025 Annual Report Pursuant to the Building Code Act

2025 Statement of Remuneration, Benefits and Expenses Paid to Members of Council and Council Appointees

Report on 2026 Budget Expenses Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 284/09

Project Delivery and Cost Estimating Guidelines Update

Comprehensive Legal Services Report for the Period July 1 to December 31, 2025

Update on the 2026 Municipal Elections and amendments to election-related by-laws

Area-Specific Stormwater Development Charges Amendment - Riverside South

Kanata North Transitway Environmental Assessment Study – Recommended Plan

Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 25, 2026

In Camera Items

Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates

Disposition of Items Approved by Committees under Delegated Authority

Motion to Adopt Reports

Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice Month

Commemorative Naming for John Curry and John Brummell

Use of Mooney’s Bay Parking Lot

Honouring Ottawa’s Black History

Demolition Control Exemption –139 Parkdale Avenue and 122 Forward Avenue

LRT Construction and Stage 2 West Extension

Councillor Lo: Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) – Board of Directors, Transit Board Members Committee (TBMC), Conferences, & Expenses

Enactment of New Zoning By-law

Public-Facing Organizational Chart and Staff Directory

Service Standards for Councillors’ Responses

I ❤︎ (Love) Barrhaven Market 2026

Three Readings

Confirmation By-law

Adjournment

How councillors voted

Minutes 75 of the City Council meeting of February 25, 2026

Motion to Introduce Reports