Ottawa City Council

Minutes

Meeting #:

75

Date:

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Time:

10:00 A.m. - 3:00 P.m.

Location:

Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, and by electronic participation

Present:

• Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, 
• Councillor Matt Luloff, 
• Councillor Laura Dudas, 
• Councillor David Hill, 
• Councillor Cathy Curry, 
• Councillor Clarke Kelly, 
• Councillor Glen Gower, 
• Councillor Theresa Kavanagh, 
• Councillor Sean Devine, 
• Councillor Jessica Bradley, 
• Councillor Tim Tierney, 
• Councillor Stéphanie Plante, 
• Councillor Rawlson King, 
• Councillor Ariel Troster, 
• Councillor Jeff Leiper, 
• Councillor Riley Brockington, 
• Councillor Shawn Menard, 
• Councillor Marty Carr, 
• Councillor Catherine Kitts, 
• Councillor Isabelle Skalski, 
• Councillor David Brown, 
• Councillor Steve Desroches, 
• Councillor Allan Hubley, 
• and Councillor Wilson Lo 

Absent:

• Councillor Laine Johnson 

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1.

Call to order and moment of reflection

The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Mayor, Mark Sutcliffe, presided over the meeting from Council Chambers with some Members attending in person and the remaining Members participating remotely by Zoom.

Mayor Sutcliffe led Council in a moment of reflection.

2.

Public notices and meeting information

Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

This draft Minutes document contains a summary of the disposition of items and actions taken at the meeting.  This document does not include all of the text that will be included in the final Minutes, such as the record of written submissions. Recorded votes and dissents contained in this draft Minutes document are draft until the Minutes of the meeting are confirmed by Council.  The final draft Minutes will be published with the agenda for the next regular Council meeting and, once confirmed, will replace this document.

3.

National Anthem

Councillor S. Desroches

The National Anthem was performed by the students from École élémentaire publique Michel-Dupuis

4.

Roll Call

All Members of Council were present except Councillor L. Johnson.

5.

Confirmation of Minutes

5.1

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

• Carried

5.2

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

• Carried

6.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

No Declarations of Interest were filed. 

7.

Communications

7.1

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications

The communications from AMO were received.

8.

Regrets

Councillor L. Johnson advised that she would be absent from the City Council meeting of February 25, 2026.

9.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Motion No. 2026-75-01
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by W. Lo

  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 - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending February 20, 2026” and “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” be received and considered.

  Carried

10.

Postponements and Deferrals

10.1

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

File No.  ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0010 - Kitchissippi (Ward 15)

Deferred from the City Council meeting of February 11, 2026.

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. 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.
  2. Approve the Amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown in Document 1, to permit an increase in the maximum permitted building heights, from 30, 33 and 35 storeys to 34, 38 and 40 storeys, respectively, as detailed in Document 3.
  3. Approve an exemption from Community Benefit Charges for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown on Document 1, in that the development contemplated on the subject lands or any substantially similar development on the subject lands, shall continue to be exempt from Community Benefits Charges provided the City benefits from an enforceable obligation, such as an Agreement registered on title, for the Owner or any subsequent Owners of the subject lands to provide the community benefits.
• Motion No. 2026-75-02
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by G. Gower

  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 (subject to indexing), are required to start construction of the first tower devel-opment that contains approximately 350 dwelling units; and

  WHEREAS this request may result in changes to the staff report and/or the report recommendations;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Report ACS2026-PDB-PDX-0010 be referred to a future meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee at the earliest opportunity, where feasible, for consideration; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff be permitted to include, if necessary, a revised staff report and/or supporting documentation for inclusion in the distribution of the meeting agenda with appropriate notice provided.

  Carried

11.

Ottawa Public Library Board

11.1

Hunt Club Branch Lease Agreement

• Ottawa Public Library Board Recommendation(s)

  That City Council approve:

  1. 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 plus HST for the Term; and,
  2. The delegated authority to the OPL CEO to enter into, negotiate, execute, and conclude the Agreement and final documents required to complete this transaction, including executing a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement (MCFA) for property tax exemption, in accordance with the terms and conditions detailed in the report.
  Carried

12.

City Clerk

12.1

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

File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0022 - City-wide

• Report Recommendation(s)

  That Council receive this report for information.

  Received

13.

Built Heritage Committee Report 29A

13.1

159 Montreal Road - Resolution of Appeal

File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0024    Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council: 

  1. 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
  2. Approve the Heritage Guidelines for Redevelopment for the property at 159 Montreal Road related to future redevelopment attached as Document 2.
  Carried

13.2

Demolition of St. Patrick Street Properties

File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0017 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. 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
  2. Approve that staff be directed to ensure the interim landscaping of the property in accordance with the heritage permit.
  Carried

14.

Committee of Revision Report 1

14.1

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

File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0023 - Beacon Hill-Cyrville (Ward 11)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

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

  Carried as amended
• Motion No. 2026-75-03
  Moved by C. Kelly
  Seconded by D. Brown

  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; and

  WHEREAS the authority of the Local Improvement Committee of Revision is set out in Ontario Regulation 586/06 of the Municipal Act, 2001.  The Committee of Revision must review any objections submitted by affected homeowners and de-termine whether any adjustments are required, in accordance with the Regula-tion.  Once the Committee of Revision approves the Local Improvement Assess-ment Roll, Council can pass a by-law to impose the charges on the affected properties; and

  WHEREAS a determination on the length of the special charge recovery period is within Council’s authority; and

  WHEREAS Finance and Corporate Services have no concerns with and support a longer special charge recovery period of 20 years; and

  WHEREAS the Committee of Revision met on February 20, 2026 and adjourned until March 10, 2026 to allow Council consideration of a longer special charge recovery period from 10 years to 20 years, as raised by affected property owners;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve a 20-year special charge recovery period for the Taunton Place Sanitary Sewer extension.

  Carried

15.

Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 21

15.1

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

File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0134 - City-wide

• 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.

  Carried

15.2

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

File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0135 - Gloucester-Southgate (Ward 10)

• 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.

  Carried

16.

Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 22

16.1

Community Environmental Projects Grant Program Expansion

File No. ACS2026-SI-CCR-0001 – City-wide

• 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.

  Carried

16.2

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

File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0019 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

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

17.

Joint Planning and Housing Committee and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 8

17.1

Official Plan Update – Growth Projections

File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0002 – City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s) as amended

  That Council:

  1.  Adopt the population, household and employment projections, in Document 1, as the basis for the growth management strategy and future Official Plan update; and
  2. 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; and
     1. That staff provide an updated list of schools that we know are coming up for sale and the City's position on them within the next 30 days.
  Carried as amended
• Motion No. 2026-75-04
  Moved by G. Gower
  Seconded by C. Kitts

  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 trade-offs on considerations such as servicing, transportation, financial, environmental, and compliance with Provincial policy.

  Carried
• Motion No. 2026-75-05
  Moved by S. Devine
  Seconded by S. Menard

  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 accommodate the expected growth out to 2051.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Planning staff be directed, as part of Step 2 of the growth management process strategy update, to include reasonable variations to growth management criteria in relation to land needs for the accommodation of growth.

  Carried
• Motion No. 2026-75-06
  Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by J. Leiper

  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.

  Carried

18.

Planning and Housing Committee Report 60

18.1

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

File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0026 - Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13)

• Committee Recommendation(s) as amended

  That Council:

  1. 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.
  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 Park Industrial, Subzone 14 (IP14 H(50)) to Business Park Industrial, Subzone 14, Urban Exception XXXX (IP14 [XXXX] H(50)) to permit a school, as detailed in Document 4.
  3. Affirm the importance of continued collaboration between the City and the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est, including engagement with the community, transit services, Canada Lands Company, and the Councillor’s Office, through the RMA and site plan approval process;
     1. that this collaboration be undertaken with a view to appropriately addressing traffic operations, access, and safety considerations associated with the proposed school site, including bus lay-by and pick-up and drop-off operations, with particular attention to minimizing impacts on Wanaki Road.
  Carried

18.2

Heritage Permit for Alterations at 110-116 York Street

File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0009 – Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. 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:
     1. 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;
     2. Providing samples of exterior cladding materials, including the proposed decorative ventilation screen at the northwest entrance for heritage staff’s approval, prior to the issuance of a building permit;
     3. Providing a copy of the building permit plans to heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed changes;
     4. Continuing to work with heritage and urban design staff, in consultation with the Lowertown Community Association to finalize details of the proposed art installation on the east elevation of the building, to the satisfaction of the Program Manager of Heritage Planning;
     5. Ensuring that the proposed fixtures will be oriented to minimize light pollution as far as possible; final details of lighting and associated signage to be provided to heritage staff for approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.
  2. Delegate authority for minor design changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development, and Building Services Department.
  3. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council. a 17-storey hotel addition, as detailed in Documents 3 and 4.
  Carried

18.3

Zoning By-law Amendment – 1670 Tenth Line Road

File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0020 - Orléans East-Cumberland (Ward 1)

• 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.

  Carried

18.4

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

File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0016 – City-wide

• 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.

  Carried

19.

Transit Committee Report 23

19.1

Motion – Councillor D. Hill – Transit audit

File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0018 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. 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
     1. the audit be presented to the Transit Committee in Q2 2026, in camera if deemed necessary; and
     2. a draft of the audit be provided to the Auditor General of Ottawa, prior to the audit being submitted to Committee; and
  2. Request that the Auditor General consider increasing the priority of the agile audit of the LRT on her 2026-2027 workplan so that work can begin as soon as the audit by OC Transpo has been submitted to the Auditor General’s Office, should she believe further value could be added by her Office in this area.
  Carried as amended
• Motion No. 2026-75-07
  Moved by D. Hill
  Seconded by G. Gower

  That Council:

  1. 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
     1. 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
     2. if full service is not achieved or if it is identified that full service will not likely be achieved by end of Q3 2026 that staff provide a report to the Auditor General and Council that identifies the projected full ser-vice completion timeline, all known issues - spalling and otherwise - regarding the Line 1 technical complications explaining the most current information and analysis as to the issue; and
     3. a draft of the audit be provided to the Auditor General of Ottawa, prior to the audit being submitted to Committee; and
  2. Request that the Auditor General consider increasing the priority of the agile audit of the LRT on her 2026-2027 workplan so that work can begin as soon as the audit by OC Transpo has been submitted to the Auditor General’s Office, should she believe further value could be added by her Office in this area.
  Carried

20.

Bulk Consent Agenda

20.1

Planning and Housing Committee Report 60

20.1.1

Official Plan Amendment – Leitrim East Urban Expansion Area

File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0009 - Riverside South-Findlay Creek (Ward 22)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. 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.
  2. 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 direct staff to defend the City’s position at the Ontario Land Tribunal.
  Carried

20.1.2

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

File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0033 - Gloucester-Southgate (Ward 10)

• 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.

  Carried

20.1.3

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

File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0014 – Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. 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.
  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.
  Carried

20.1.4

Zoning By-law Amendment - 1146 Snow Street

File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0012 - Beacon Hill-Cyrville (Ward 11)

• 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.

  Carried

20.2

City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions

20.2.1

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

File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0021 - City-wide

• 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.

  Carried

21.

In Camera Items

There were no in camera items.

22.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• Motion No. 2026-75-08
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by W. Lo

  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 Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending February 20, 2026” and “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”  be received and adopted as amended.

  Carried

23.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

23.1

International Women’s Day

• Motion No. 2026-75-09
  Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by L. Johnson

  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 play a profound role in promoting and advancing gender equity; and

  WHEREAS local and international activists, organizations, and affected communities have shown us more work is required to achieve gender equity; and

  WHEREAS every year thousands of events are held around the world to inspire, celebrate and honour women.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council declare March 8, 2026, to be International Women’s Day in the City of Ottawa.

  Carried

23.2

Covid-19 Remembrance Motion – 6th anniversary

• Motion No. 2026-75-10
  Moved by T. Kavanagh
  Seconded by C. Kitts

  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 as of January 2024, more than 80% of Canadians had been infected with COVID-19 and by September 2024, 60,871 Canadians had died from COVID-19, and

  WHEREAS as of January 2024, 1,302 Ottawa residents had died due to COVID-19, not taking into account the number who are impacted where family members died elsewhere nationally or internationally, and

  WHEREAS the WHO has advised that global communities transition from COVID-19 emergency approach to a longer-term disease management approach, sustaining capacity for public health responses, community education and awareness based on emerging realities and risks, and

  WHEREAS the leadership and front line workers at Ottawa Public Health, as well as health and social service agencies including hospitals across the City of Ottawa, worked tirelessly and effectively to guide the City of Ottawa through the COVID-19 pandemic, and continue to monitor and respond to a vast range of pandemic-related impacts, and

  WHEREAS in March 2021, the Government of Canada designated March 11, 2021, as a National Day of Observance to commemorate the people who lost their lives and the significant impacts we have all felt because of COVID-19, and

  WHEREAS March 11 will mark the sixth anniversary of the declaration of COVID-19 as a world-wide pandemic.

  BE IT RESOLVED that the 2026 Day of Observance of the sixth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic be marked by a flag at half-mast at City Hall on March 11, 2026.

  Carried

23.3

Black Veterans Monument

• Motion No. 2026-75-11
  Moved by R. King
  Seconded by D. Hill

  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 veteran and military community, through policies, programs and coordinated work with City staff and community partners; and

  WHEREAS the Defence Team Black Employees Network has expressed interest in exploring the establishment of a memorial in Wateridge Village - located on former CFB Rockcliffe lands - as a suitable and symbolic location; and

  WHEREAS such a memorial honouring Black veterans and Black members of the Canadian Armed Forces aligns with the City of Ottawa’s Anti-Racism Strategy, along with federal commitments to recognize Black military service, address historical inequities, and advance anti-racism initiatives; and

  WHEREAS the Defence Team Black Employees Network is exploring external funding sources;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve in principle the installation of a memorial honouring Black veterans and Black members of the Canadian Armed Forces at a suitable location within a park in Wateridge Village, subject to the following conditions:

  1. That the final monument design, materials, dimensions, and bilingual dedication plaque be submitted to the General Manager of Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services (RCFS) for approval, and that staff work with the Defence Team Black Employees Network and the Ward Councillor to confirm the installation location, installation requirements, and maintenance and liability expectations.
  2. That both the upfront capital costs and the future, long-term maintenance costs associated with the memorial be funded by the proponent, who is responsible for securing sufficient external funding for each, and that these funds be provided to the City and held in trust to ensure ongoing maintenance.
  Carried

23.4

Proposed New Regulation under the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act

• Motion No. 2026-75-12
  Moved by S. Plante
  Seconded by M. Sutcliffe

  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 until March 1st; and 

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has invested significant resources to improve public safety in the downtown core and the ByWard Market; and

  WHEREAS OC Transpo deploys on average approximately 4 special constables in the downtown daily, and 13 deployed across the city-wide transit network, who are already present in high-traffic transit environments, including stations, platforms, and bus stops throughout the downtown core and across the city; and

  WHEREAS public transit riders include workers, students, seniors, people with disabilities, youth, and low-income residents who rely on transit as their primary or only mode of transportation and require a safe environment at all times; and

  WHEREAS restoring ridership is essential to the financial sustainability of Ottawa’s public transit system, to achieving the City’s climate and transportation goals, and to ensuring equitable access to employment, education, healthcare, and community services; and

  WHEREAS enabling OCTranspo special constables to enforce the RPCISA would allow for timely, proportionate, and location-specific interventions focused on transit spaces, while reducing reliance on police response for matters that occur primarily within the transit system; and

  WHEREAS any extension of authority under the RPCISA would be accompanied by appropriate training and would operate alongside existing public health, outreach, and harm reduction services, recognizing that enforcement alone does not address substance use but that clear rules and safe public spaces remain necessary;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa endorse the proposed regulatory amendments under the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, 2025; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor write to the Solicitor General of Ontario in support of the proposal before March 1st, 2026; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk share this motion with other Municipalities in Ontario, prior to March 1st, 2026; and,

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor write the Solicitor General of Ontario to renew or extend the funding associated with the Ontario-Ottawa agreement.

  For (17)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Tierney, R. Brockington, C. Kitts, A. Hubley, D. Hill, C. Kelly, S. Devine, J. Bradley, S. Plante, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, M. Sutcliffe, and I. Skalski
  Against (7)	T. Kavanagh, R. King, J. Leiper, S. Menard, C. Curry, A. Troster, and M. Carr

  Carried (17 to 7)

24.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

24.1

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

• Motion No. 2026-75-13
  Moved by T. Tierney
  Seconded by C. Kitts

  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) on March 1, 2021, to evaluate the broader personal and commercial use of two-and three-wheeled cargo e-bikes; and,

  WHEREAS on September 8, 2021, Council approved that the City of Ottawa opt-in the provincial pilot program to allow the operation of e-cargo bikes in Ottawa (ACS2021-TSD-TRF-0003); and,

  WHEREAS the City’s E-Cargo Bike By-law (No. 2021-290) came into effect on September 22, 2021, with a repeal date aligned to the original provincial pilot project end date of March 1, 2026; and,

  WHEREAS on February 4, 2025, Transportation Committee members received a status update on the City’s E-Cargo Bike Pilot Program (ACS# ACS2025-PWD-TRF-0001); and,

  WHEREAS the status update highlighted that results from the 2024 Engage Ottawa public survey show continued support for both personal and commercial use of e-cargo bikes, with increases in ownership and use compared to the 2021 survey; and,

  WHEREAS the status update also noted that Purolator Inc. initiated a pilot in 2023 to test the integration of e-cargo bikes into operations in Ottawa as a replacement for internal combustion engine vehicles in the downtown area; and,

  WHEREAS Purolator Inc. intends to continue expanding upon its pilot in alignment with the Province’s extension; and,

  WHEREAS the Province has extended the pilot program for an additional five-year period ending on March 1, 2031; and,

  WHEREAS E-cargo bikes support active transportation, enable efficient freight and delivery, and help reduce motorized trips on Ottawa’s congested roadways;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the City’s continued participation in the provincial Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycles Pilot Program for an additional five years, until March 1, 2031, as extended by the Province, and that staff report back at the conclusion of the final year of the pilot; and,

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council delegate authority to the General Manager of Public Works, and the Director of Traffic Services, or their designate, to approve the continuation of the City’s participation in the provincial pilot program should the pilot be further extended in the future, and should the General Manager and the Director be satisfied with the operation of the pilot in Ottawa; and,

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council delegate authority to the General Manager of Public Works and the Director of Traffic Services, or their designate, in consultation with Legal Services, to amend the E-cargo Bike By-law No. 2021-290 as required to implement changes arising from any updates to or extensions of the provincial pilot.

  Carried

24.2

Kanata Lakes Golf & Country Club

• Motion No. 2026-75-14
  Moved by C. Curry
  Seconded by G. Gower

  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 Kanata Lakes (the “40% agreement”) contemplated that approximately forty per cent (40%) of lands within the broader Kanata Lakes development area would be retained as open space, including golf course lands; and 

  WHEREAS the planning framework applicable to Kanata Lakes relied in part on the retention of significant open space lands; and 

  WHEREAS recent Ontario Land Tribunal decisions respecting the subject lands have confirmed that Council must not fetter its discretion and that planning approvals, refusals, and conditions must be supported by planning evidence, statutory authority, and the public interest; and 

  WHEREAS the City has repeatedly and consistently reiterated and affirmed its intent to use the tools at its disposal to prevent these lands from being developed in a manner that contravenes the 40% agreement; and 

  WHEREAS recent activities undertaken on site by the developer have led the community to raise concerns about the permissibility, safety, and appropriateness of the activities; and 

  WHEREAS the City has a responsibility to ensure that these concerns are fully addressed, that every reasonable precaution is being exercised, and that residents are receiving timely and accurate information about the activities on-site; and

  WHEREAS residents living adjacent to the site have reported vibration impacts, including shaking of homes, emotional distress, and concern about the disturbance of contaminated soils and alteration of established drainage patterns, and without sufficient time for residents to respond to the pre-construction condition survey the proponent provided;

  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 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 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff be directed to provide these regular updates and third-party reviews to the Planning and Housing Committee as IPDs for review and discussion at Committee; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff engage with the developer on a best-efforts basis to maintain site access for inspections and third-party reviews; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff retain independent drainage experts to proactively analyze the broader context of drainage on this site prior to receiving any reports with proposed solutions from the proponent; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff report back to Council and the community on whether any construction activities should be paused, modified, or subject to additional controls pending the outcome of independent technical and legal reviews, where such activities may pose risks to public safety, environmental protection, or municipal infrastructure.

• At the request of a member and pursuant to subsection 25(1) of the Procedure By-law (2025-100), a recorded vote was requested on the third enacting clause as outlined below.

  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

  For (18)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Kavanagh, R. King, R. Brockington, C. Kitts, A. Hubley, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, A. Troster, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, M. Sutcliffe, and I. Skalski
  Against (6)	T. Tierney, J. Leiper, S. Menard, S. Devine, J. Bradley, and S. Plante

  Carried (18 to 6)

• The remaining clauses of the motion were carried, with two dissents, as outlined below.

  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 staff be directed to provide these regular up-dates and third-party reviews to the Planning and Housing Committee as IPDs for review and discussion at Committee; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff engage with the developer on a best-efforts basis to maintain site access for inspections and third-party reviews; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff retain independent drainage experts to proactively analyze the broader context of drainage on this site prior to receiving any reports with proposed solutions from the proponent; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff report back to Council and the community on whether any construction activities should be paused, modified, or subject to additional controls pending the outcome of independent technical and legal reviews, where such activities may pose risks to public safety, environmental protection, or municipal infrastructure.

  Carried with dissents from Councillors S. Devine and S. Plante.

  Carried

25.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

25.1

Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice Month

• Moved by R. King
  Seconded by A. Troster

  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 municipalities play a role in advancing population health and equity through public health programming, community partnerships, and anti-racism initiatives; and

  WHEREAS Ottawa Public Health reports that more than 10,000 babies are born annually in Ottawa, with approximately one in five new mothers reporting postpartum mental health concerns, underscoring the importance of culturally responsive, community-based supports; and

  WHEREAS research and community-based evidence demonstrate that culturally grounded, community-led approaches improve maternal health experiences and outcomes for Black families; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa proclaimed April as Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice Month in both 2024 and 2025, and continued momentum has emerged across Ontario municipalities; and

  WHEREAS establishing a municipal recognition strengthens visibility, accountability, and Council’s commitment to advancing maternal health equity;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa formally establish April as Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice Month; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council request that the Mayor issue a proclamation recognizing Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice Month, beginning in April 2026.

25.2

Commemorative Naming for John Curry and John Brummell

• Moved by G. Gower
  Seconded by D. Brown

  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 Curry was a dedicated school board trustee for over 20 years and received the provincial Award of Merit in 2018 from the Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association; and 

  WHEREAS John Curry was a founding member of the Goulbourn Museum, the first Chair of the Holy Spirit Parish Council and a member of the Knights of Columbus, as well as an honourary member of the Stittsville Rotary Club and the Stittsville District Lions Club; and

  WHEREAS John Brummell lived in Stittsville for almost 45 years and worked for decades as a writer and photographer for the Stittsville News; and

  WHEREAS John Brummell received the Mayor’s City Builder Award in 2017 for his work at the Stittsville News, as well as his involvement in the community; and

  WHEREAS John Brummell was Director of the Richmond Fair Board, a member of the Goulbourn Township Historical Society, the Stittsville District Lions Club, and the Goulbourn Horticultural Society, as well as integral in establishing the Stittsville Rotary Club where he remained an affiliate member; and

  WHEREAS John Brummell and John Curry were known throughout the community as “the two Johns” who were long-time best friends for 40 years and worked side by side at the Stittsville News and worked tirelessly to document the community and tell the stories of people living in Stittsville and Goulbourn; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the commemorative naming of Cope Park, located at 785 Cope Drive, to “Brummell-Curry Park” in honour of John Brummell and John Curry, in recognition of their outstanding service and enduring impact on the community of Stittsville and the City of Ottawa; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate stand and plaque be installed displaying the name and a brief history of the contributions of John Brummell and John Curry; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the production and installation of the stand, plaque and subsequent event be funded through the Councillor’s office; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to updating the park sign be funded through Ward 6 – Stittsville Cash-in-Lieu; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all text for signage and commemorative plaques shall be bilingual and subject to approval by the General Manager of Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services.

25.3

Use of Mooney’s Bay Parking Lot

• Moved by R. Brockington
  Seconded by T. Tierney

  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 with accommodating overflow parking on the local residential streets during the Orthodox Easter period; and

  WHEREAS parking in City parks for unrelated uses is generally not permitted if it is unrelated to use of the park; and

  WHEREAS the Parks and Facilities By-law 2025-251 provides the general hours of operation of parks is 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the issuance of a park permit to allow the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Parish to use the Mooney’s Bay Park parking lot during their Orthodox Easter events on the following dates and times:

  • Sunday April 5, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Friday April 10, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Saturday April 11, 2026 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council waive the associated park rental fee.

25.4

Honouring Ottawa’s Black History

• Moved by M. Sutcliffe
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  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 Bytown (Perry Adams and Henrietta Joyce) in 1844, followed by contributions from figures like Paul Barber in the mid-19th century and ongoing growth through immigration, resilience in the face of challenges, and trailblazing achievements in community leadership; and

  WHEREAS this legacy includes key  milestones for persons of African descent in Ottawa, such as  Hubert Waugh, Ottawa's first Black police officer (1970); June Girvan, Ottawa’s first Black Supervisory Officer for the Ontario Ministry of Education (1990), Isobel Granger, first Black female police officer (1994); and Rawlson King, first Black City Councillor (2019), highlighting contributions of persons of African descent to the city's fabric; and

  WHEREAS on March 21, 2018, the City of Ottawa marked the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with a proclamation launching local actions aligned with the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024), leading to systemic policy adoptions across the municipality to promote recognition, justice, and development for people of African descent; and

  WHEREAS the main objectives of the Decade are to 1) Adopt and strengthen national, regional and international legal frameworks according to the Durban Declaration and Program of Action and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and to ensure their full and effective implementation; 2) promote a greater knowledge of and respect for the diverse heritage, culture and contribution of people of African descent to the development of societies; and 3) promote respect, protection and fulfilment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by people of African Descent, as recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;

  WHEREAS our city has demonstrated a community-wide, systemic commitment to the objectives of The Decade through the adoption of its first Anti-Racism Strategy on June 22, 2022, a five-year plan to proactively identify and remove systemic barriers in City policies, programs and services, addressing racism and promoting equity; and

  WHEREAS the City is committed to promoting  greater knowledge and respect for the diverse heritage, culture and contribution of people of African descent to the development of Ottawa, through partnerships with Black History Ottawa for event such as Black History Month events, Black History in Ottawa Streets initiative, and other programs to celebrate and preserve the legacies of residents of African descent to Ottawa.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor proclaim the City of Ottawa as a "Human Rights Community”, recognizing our community’s commitment to uphold the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to foster an inclusive environment in which the objectives of the Decade are the cultural norm, freed from discrimination; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa, supported by Black History Ottawa, identify 40 distinguished Black Ottawa residents to be commemorated over the next decade (2026-2035) for their significant legacy contributions to the community, starting with the following people: 1. Dr Horace Alexis; 2. civil rights activist Minnijean Brown-Trickey; 3. professor Cynthia Bled; 4. child and human rights activist June Girvan; 5. Ottawa's first Black City Councillor Rawlson King; 6. diplomat and author Mairuth Sarsfield; and 7. journalist and writer Ewart Walters.

25.5

Demolition Control Exemption –139 Parkdale Avenue and 122 Forward Avenue

• Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by R. Brockington

  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 (inclusive of 131 Parkdale Avenue) that will add much needed residential units to the City’s housing stock in the form of a mid-rise and high-rise development; and

  WHEREAS the owner is amenable to providing landscaping requirements and/or potentially permitting the Mechanicsville Community Association to plant a temporary community garden plot in the interim before the future development; and 

  WHEREAS the pending development proposal is subject to Site Plan Control under the Planning Act; and 

  WHEREAS the property is subject to the Demolition Control By-law (By-law 2012-377), but did not have the benefit of the Consent application condition requiring the demolition of the existing residential buildings, which was recently amended in the Demolition Control By-law and would have had the effect of allowing the demo permits to proceed in advance of the building permit; and

  WHEREAS, by waiving demolition control approval, the City will not receive $6,200.48 (includes $1,274.64 Legal Fee + HST), which is the fee associated with a demolition control application.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council exempt 139 Parkdale Avenue and 122 Forward Avenue from demolition control, allowing the owner to proceed directly to demolition permit issuance at the discretion of Building Code Services.

26.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

26.1

Three Readings

• Motion No. 2026-75-15
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by W. Lo

  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 lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Leone Farrell Street, Linseed Road).
  2026-62    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Half Moon Bay).
  2026-63    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Caliente Street, Velox Way, and Canis Lane).
  2026-64    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Riverboat Heights).
  2026-65    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-006, a by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish stormwater service fees and to repeal By-law No. 2025-003, to correct minor typographical errors.
  2026-66    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1146 Snow Street. 
  2026-67    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 2C of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add an area-specific policy to increase maximum building heights to lands known municipally as 110 and 116 York Street and part of 137 George Street.
  2026-68    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street.
  2026-69    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Wateridge Village Secondary Plan within Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add site-specific policies to part of the lands known municipally as 550 Wanaki Road.
  2026-70    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 550 Wanaki Road.
  2026-71    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1670 Tenth Line Road.
  2026-72    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2990 and 3000 Conroy Road, 2425 Don Reid Drive, 2502 and 2510 St. Laurent Boulevard, and 1900 and 1920 Walkley Road.
  2026-73    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally 3145 Conroy Road.
  2026-74    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from part of the lands known municipally as 3478 Moodie Drive. 
  

  Carried

27.

Confirmation By-law

• Motion No. 2026-75-16
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by W. Lo

  That the following by-law be read and passed:

  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of February 25, 2026.

  Carried

28.

Inquiries

28.1

OCC-2026-05 - Frequency of panhandling and volume of panhandlers at major intersections in Ottawa

Submitted by Councillor R. Brockington

The frequency of panhandling and volume of panhandlers at major intersections in Ottawa introduces a number of safety issues for road users.

Would City staff compile data from 3-1-1 Service Requests and other relevant sources for calendar year 2025, to identify the top ten intersections and/or roads where panhandling has taken place where the public have identified safety concerns?

29.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 1:06 pm.

• Motion No. 2026-75-17
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by W. Lo

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

  Carried